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Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!

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Bear Cub Cabin Winter View
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Bear Cub Bonfire Pit
Bear Cub Basement with Bed & Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Slade, KY
  • Place, Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Red River Gorge Geological Area
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!

This adorable cabin is for small to medium groups and has all the amenities of a big cabin. It's cutely furnished and decorated. After a day hiking and exploring, sit on the deck and enjoy the view. One, well trained pet is allowed with payment of pet fee.

Major amenities include: Two Satellite Flat Screen TV's, Game Room, Slate Pool Table, outside decks and balcony, Two Charcoal Grills, and a 5-person hot tub.

This cabin is 2 stories. The upstairs Main Living Room has Brand New Leather Sofas, a 46'' Flat Screen Satellite TV with inputs for Game console, computer, etc. Kitchen and dining table join the main living room. Two private bedrooms each with a Queen Bed. One bedroom has a private balcony for taking in the fresh mountain air. Both share one full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

The downstairs is a Game Room has a Slate Pool Table, Flat screen Satellite TV, and large windows to take in the scenery while staying cozy and shooting pool. The Game Room also has a queen bed and has an adjacent full bathroom. Please be considerate of our pool table by never: setting drink glasses down on it, using it for dining or beer pong, or attempting to move it so everyone can enjoy it.

Outside is a large Deck Built around trees providing unique natural shade, two Charcoal Grills, Fire pit, and Covered Porch on the Main Level for those drizzly days.

This cabin sits in vicinity of Grizzly Cabin and the Black Bear Lodge. Great opportunities for family reunions or large group activities if more than one cabin is desired.

Phone Signal is spotty in the area Bear Cub is located so plan accordingly if coordinating with members of your group. Usually a short walk outside of the house or towards the end of the driveway is enough to get connected. Wi-Fi is not offered at Bear Cub, Black Bear Lodge, or Grizzly Cabin at this time.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside of home.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2891033
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Slade

Slade is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge. Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Lee County Recreational Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, hiking, and mountain climbing.
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Slade, KY

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 3 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cave Run Lake - 42 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toad's Barn & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Redpoint Bbq - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Drizzle And Glaze Donuts - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park! on May 13, 2026 start from $250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park! located?

Situated in Slade, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Natural Bridge State Park. Osborne Bend Trail and Fat Man's Misery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
There’s a mouse in the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very welcoming and the cabin was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a lil family getaway before the school year starts and Bear Cub cabin was absolutely perfect for our family of five!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again. Thank you for the feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds. Responsive host. Extra large extremely clean and warm hot tub. Secluded cabin with close proximity to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable place

Like the location because it was near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for hiking!

We enjoyed The Bear Cub Cabin! Perfect location, clean, and comfortable! It was great relaxing in the hot tub after hiking all day. My teenage boys loved the pool table.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climbing trip

Great house and very convenient to a lot of the climbing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2025
Thank you for the feedback! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great times

Love the place perfect for the weekend very clean and comfortable being there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We are happy that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Very beautiful and peaceful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2024
Thank You for staying with us. So glad you enjoyed our beautiful area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canin

Good accommodations for our family, we were attending a wedding, very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2024
Thank you for the feedback. We're happy that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Climbing trip

Great property, close to the climbing areas and restaurants. Hot tub was great for a post climb soak.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 24, 2023
We are so pleased to know you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cub especially its location and the hot tub! We hope that if you return to the RRG for a future trip, you keep us in mind! Thanks for the feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay

This cabin was great lots of space, very clean, great location close to everything, beautiful scenery. Everything was exactly as advertised. Would give more stars if I could. You will not regret renting this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review. It pleases us to hear that our guests have enjoyed themselves. Please come back and see us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vaca

Had a great time with family taking in nature’s beauty. Pictures don’t do the cabin justice , really beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the feedback we hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something different

I'm usually a hotel kind of person but I have to say the cabin was very nice I will definitely be back. the location was awesome cabins below but far enough you can't really hear them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family trip

I guess we expected a bit more secluded, but it still a nice quiet area. We did not notice when booking that it doesn't have wifi, which actually turned out to be nice. All in all, it was a nice property. Don't expect a 5 star hotel, but it was great for us being on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

For the price it was great. Easy fast check in/ easy to get to. Clean and the hot tub worked great. Only bad I seen was no chalk for the pool cues but no biggie. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 12, 2024
Thank you for the feedback, we hope to see you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location of property was great. Close to attractions & hiking trails in the area. If you are planning to cook meals onsite may want to bring your own pots & pans. There were 2 12 inch fry pans & 1 sauce pan, & 1 glass cake pan. Not really enough to cook a full meal. Oven was dirty. Owner was notified of oven condition upon check out. If not going to be cooking won't be a problem. Did not use hot tub so cannot speak to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the feedback! We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near Everything You Need for The Gorge!

It was great... We didn't wxpect the little things we had packed for our stay... But, they were there...😊 And, the pool table was absolutely divine to play .... 😁 Would definitely stay in the Bear Cub II again...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 8, 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

We enjoyed our stay immensely! The cabin was clean and well equipped. Excellent location! Close to Miguel’s Pizza which was excellent! Princess Arch and Chimney Top are the easiest out and back hikes with spectacular views. Our only complaint is that the pictures showed a fooseball table in the living room (which, granted, would have made it feel quite crowded as well as being loud… still, we booked partly for that) and it was gone. There was, however, a brand new hot tub which was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2023
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay...Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We apologize for the absence of the fooseball table. That was a recent decision without time to contact you. Glad you were able to take in some of the beautiful hiking trails in the area. Hope you'll consider a stay with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love bear cub!

Love this cabin and the ease of booking and check in. Don't usually review but wanted to give a shout out to whoever built the deck AROUND the existing trees. Most would cut the trees out of the way, but they worked around the trees and cut a hole in the deck for the trees to grow through. Would highly recommend this place for anyone staying in the gorge and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2023
Thank You for your kind words. We try to make our guest's check-in an easy procedure so your adventure can begin as quick as possible. Also, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the 'uniqueness' of the deck.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lack of reliable Internet/wireless / Cabin mildew smells

Check in was supposed to be open to 8 pm but they were closed by 5 pm and poor Internet/cell made it difficult to call them or learn how to pick up the key. There was Wi-Fi in the cabin but it was VERY intermittent. Have all of your information printed out in advance. The cabin had a strong mildew smell, especially in the lower level.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I would like to clarify a few points mentioned in your review for accuracy. Internet: Service had only just been installed at this cabin prior to your stay and had not yet been listed as an amenity. We were still testing it to ensure reliability before advertising it. While it may have been intermittent during your visit, the Wi-Fi is now fully stable and functioning as intended. Check-In: Our office is scheduled to be open until 8 p.m., but it closed early that day. We do text afterhours procedures to guests if we close early or the guest has not arrived by close. That said, we strongly recommend guests always print or save their arrival information in advance, as both cell service and Wi-Fi can be limited in this rural area. Cabin Condition: Regarding the comment about mildew, the cabin is cleaned and inspected regularly, and this is not a recurring issue. We have had our housekeeping supervisor and maintenance team review the lower level again to ensure there are no underlying concerns. Your stay coincided with some timing challenges as we were finalizing updates, but the cabin remains a well-maintained and highly rated property. Feedback like yours is always reviewed, but it is important for future guests to know the full context.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but

Location was great, but it was clear that there was a mouse problem. The cabin didn’t seem clean at all and the kitchen was not well equipped with even the basics to cook with, the oven and burners both smelled bad when trying to use them, I found later it was bc of mouse poop
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2024
We apologize for your bad experience. Hope we can make it right on your next trip.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mahmoud C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place, convenient location

The property is not fancy but quite functional and clean, with more than enough room and comfortable sleeping spaces for a typical family, everything worked as it should. No laundry but we did not need it for a weekend visit. There are stores near by and a good Mexican restaurant, and the location is close to the local attractions . Cell phone reception is very poor and there is no WIFI, which I think would be a significant improvement that should be considered. The gravel driveway is fairly steep and could be a bit challenging for a front wheel drive car. Overall we are happy with our stay and we would go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again.

About the host

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What makes this property unique

Located less than 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park, this quaint cabin sits heavily forested with a view looking down upon a small tributary of the Middle Fork of the Red River near Rt. 11.
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