Cabin driveway backing up to National Parks: Big South Fork & Dan Boone N. Par
Location: Stearns, Big South Fork River & Rec Area, Kentucky, USA (20 minutes from Oneida, TN/30 minutes from Somerset, KY)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-11)
Keywords: Cabin, Big South fork, South Fork, Mountain, Forest, Mountain view, Secluded, Comfortable, Daniel Boone National Forest, Blue Heron, History, Coal Mining, Beuatiful, Large cabin, King Bed
This cabin is a unique place. The setting is so that it backs up to two National Forest properties: The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and The Daniel Boone National Forest. The 1200 square foot cabin is the last property before entering Big South Fork Park . The cabin is available for rental SEASONALLY from April to November.
The view from the large,covered back porch is mountains and hills as far as the eye can see. The cabin is nicely equipped for 7 persons to stay in beds very comfortably. There is floor space for 4 more with 2 additional airbeds. The cabin has a covered front porch with a swing and a huge back deck overlooking the gorgeous view with lots of patio furniture and a grill for your enjoyment. Half of the back deck is covered.
There are 2 bedrooms. The one downstairs has a queen bed and the other is a huge lofted room with a memory foam king, a double bed and a twin bed in it, as well as lots of additional floor space in the lofted area for sleeping space (2 air mattresses are available for use). Full bathroom is upstairs off the lofted room. Downstairs in the large vaulted ceiling great room there is a sofa and love seat as well as other comfy seating.
There is a table for eating on the back deck. There are 2 kitchen tables inside - one in the dining area between kitchen and great room and one in the great room for seating a total of 10-12 persons for a meal indoors. CD player, TV and DVD player, with cable hookup, washer and dryer make this cabin very comfortable and accommodating.
Nearby in front of the cabin is a 4 plank oak with gates near the cabin and also directly off the road. There is accessibility off the road and also via a gravel driveway that comes right up to the side of the cabin. This is a wonderful place to come and be right in the face of thousands of acres of some of nature's finest playground.
The South Fork Branch of the Cumberland River is about 1.25 mile hike away boasting white water seasonally. Cabin is about 1/2 mile before Big South Fork Park Entrance on Hwy 742 (aka, Mine 18 Road) Historic Blue Heron Mining Camp Park boundary is 1 mile away and Blue Heron Campground is close by. This cabin is well loved and we enjoy sharing it with people.
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To talk on the phone if you wish, please email us via the "email owner" section and we will call you back. Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : high thread count linens for your comfort
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Basic cable TV service
- DVD
- Video Library : DVD library
- CD Player
- Music Library : Several CD's in library. Mostly classical musci
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Gorgeous view from large back deck overlooking the forest and mountains
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Property backs up to National Forest Land. Big South Fork is 125,000 acres!!!!!!!!! Fishing/hiking/Horseback Riding Galore
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$99/night for up to 4 persons OR $500 per week
$ 5 additional per night per person if more that 4 ppl
10% Ky tax added to fees
$50.00 cleaing fee at departure
Payment by Check or Paypal
$200.00 refundable deposit
after departure inspection
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
Jamie and Lisa bought the property originally as a base for horseback riding but health problems have ended that activity. The cabin is a great getaway and we enjoy sharing with others. Nothing fancy but very comfortable and in such a unique setting where you can be a few miles from a grocery but feel like you are hundreds of miles away
Why the Owner Chose Stearns
Proximity to the forest and hiking, wildlife, peaceful setting, perfect getaway .
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Quiet, safe, comfortable, beautiful surroundings
Property Photos
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- Cabin driveway backing up to National Parks: Big South Fork & Dan Boone N. Par - Kentucky Vacation Cabins
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- Looking down into Great Room from lofted bedroom area. Spacious area w fireplace - Kentucky Vacation Cabins
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- Upstairs large lofted bedroom. In this lofted area are a king, full and twin bed - Kentucky Vacation Cabins
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- Kitchen
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- View from back deck in summertime
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- Great room
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- View from back deck in summertime
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- Photo taken from kitchen into great room
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- Great room
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- Looking down into great room from upstairs loft
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- Kitchen showing sacked washer and dryer and antique decor
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- Front of cabin view in winter shown so you can see through the trees
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- Fenced driveway leading from road to cabin shown in wintertime
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- Lofted area
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- Double bed. Our beds are VERY comfortable as that is something important to us!
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- Front foyer leading into kitchen and great room area
Traveler Reviews (17)
Great Cabin
Guest: Jeri
(Monroe, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11
Review Submitted: 07/13/11
If you're looking to get away from it all, this is the place. Our family of four had a great time. The surrounding area is beautiful. We even had deer come up into the side yard. Be sure to go hiking in the national parks nearby.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Excellent property.
Guest: bella
(Mexia, Tx)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
The cabin was a great choice for our family. It was clean, rustic and exactly what we needed for our trip. We would recommend it for anyone who needs lodging in that area.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Loved it
Guest: wildman
(Louisville Ky)
Date of Stay: 04/07/11
Review Submitted: 04/15/11
My family had one of the most wonderfull times
Owner response:We are so happy to share the cabin. It truly is a uniquely wonderful place!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Get-away!
Guest: Diane and John
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
"Thank you, Lisa, for allowing others to experience your wonderful cabin! Our lives tend to be a little on the hectic side, therefore my husband and I were looking to just get away and do nothing for a week. We were fortunate to find that in your out-of-the-way, spacious, comfortable, charming and more than affordable cabin in the woods. The house is so big that we almost felt guilty for not sharing it with other family members or friends -- but, we WERE looking for solitude so we didn't feel too guilty. :-) We slept in the large bed upstairs and were amazed at how comfortable it was - better than any old hotel bed we've slept in. In the morning I would sit on the front porch swing and read and watch the rather large hawk that never failed to appear. After lunch on the deck we'd drive around, exploring the small towns, buying fresh vegetables, taking in a movie or visiting a museum or library. Every evening we discovered a new restaurant to eat supper and then we'd head back to the cabin to watch one of the many DVDs you have available. What a great, laid-back time we had! And, again, so easy on the old wallet. Oh, and for those of you reading this who might be thinking of renting this cabin, I just wanted to let you know that it comes equipped with EVERYTHING you might need - and it's all very nice, too! Thank you again, Lisa!"
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great family vacation!
Guest: Ann
(Nicholasville, KY)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/14/10
Had a great time! The cabin was clean and peaceful. Owners were super friendly and helpful as well. We enjoyed the many books and games at the cabin. We brought the dogs and it worked out great. The park allows pets on the trails (as long as they're leashed) Plus the cabin is back off the road so I wasn't worried about one running out and getting hit. Went hiking in the park and had a great time. There are some great overlook hikes right down the road from the cabin. I would definetly recommend this cabin to a friend!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Enjoyed the cabin
Guest: Jo
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/11/10
Spent a week in the cabin with 4 children under 12. We explored the backyard and found caves that our children enjoyed climbing up into. It was a convenient location when driving to the Big South Fork Recreation Area. We found some great spots to pull off and let the kids swim and play in the sand. A must see is Yahoo Falls. A couple mile or so hike through creeks and cliffs to a secluded 113ft waterfall that our kids got to stand and swim in, (Also a staircase for those less adventuress) The only down fall was no central air when staying in August with consecutive 90+ days. The window units did help but felt bad running them almost constantly.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Big South Fork cabin
Guest: Andrew & Lorna
(Hollywood, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/07/10
Being from flat as a rock Florida, just being in Kentucky was beautiful enough. Staying in this cabin made the trip even more enjoyable. Tucked in the woods, it was like being with nature. It was quiet and the cabin has everything you need to feel at home. Definitely a very enjoyable week's stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Scott Culiver
(Newburgh, IN)
Date of Stay: 09/08/09
Review Submitted: 09/08/09
Wow - what a great place to relax and enjoy nature. Lots to do in the area, hope to return there again in the future. Thanks for making this very easy and enjoyable to stay at. I would highly recommend this place.
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Guest: Mindy Schoeberlein
(Howell, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09
Review Submitted: 07/21/09
We loved our time here! My husband and I wanted to meet some dear friends of ours who had moved south, so I hunted down this little cabin as a bit of a half way point. It was fabulous. The location is astounding, everything is quaint and clean. We enjoyed our stay so much we're going to book again for this fall! This little cabin was worth every penny! Thanks for the great stay!
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Guest: The Nealys
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Date of Stay: 07/14/09
Review Submitted: 07/14/09
My family and I spent two nights in this Great cabin in the woods it was better then the Smokies. The cabin was everything we were looking for. Perfect for a nature loving family. We all loved it. From my Five year-old who didn't want to leave to my Dad who loved the history of the area. It reminded my husband of his first trip to the Smokies, with his Grandfather, before all of the Condos got built.
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