Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky!
About the property
- Cabin358 sqft
- Bedrooms0
- Sleeps2
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
Cozy Cabin perfect for one or two in the Daniel Boone National Forest
This studio cabin is the perfect retreat, close enough to many attractions yet far enough away to escape from it all! Whatever you do, you will treasure your visit to the beautiful and scenic Daniel Boone National Forest! This cozy cabin is 358 sq ft and has a comfy living area, 3/4 bath, modern well-equipped kitchen, memory foam queen bed; rocking chairs on the front porch, grill, picnic table, hammock and also a fire pit for S'mores in the yard, firewood supplied. The property sits adjacent to the "Thrash Rock" a geological feature of historical interest. Local legend tells us this is where the ancient natives and local townfolk threshed their grain. The area was settled early 19th century & locals say in late 19th century this area was a busy small village on the road to Sinking Creek and the Rockcastle River. Old home foundations dot the landscape. The cabin sits in the front of our 22 acres adjoining the Daniel Boone National Forest. Completed in 2016, Forest Cabin is now open for guests! Please consider a visit, you will experience nature at its finest!
Conveniently located 5 miles off White Oak Road in London, Kentucky. Exit 41, 80W. midway between Wood Creek Lake and Laurel River Lake. Maximum 2 guests, this cozy studio cabin is perfect place to escape from it all. Very little traffic noise & nice dark night sky, you won't see another house in your tiny cabin in the woods! We offer many amenities over the local hotel room. "Its less expensive and better than the Hampton Inn" per a recent guest. This is a great place to get away from it all! At 358 sq. ft. this is "tiny home" living at it's best. Relax on the porch rocking chairs, hammock for 1 or 2, grill & chill at the picnic table in the yard or roast marshmallows for S'mores at the firepit in the yard, firewood supplied. Its like camping with all your stuff!
There's so much to see and do, all within a 4 hour driving distance, you'll want to return again and again to see it all! Located off a winding, twisty road in the heart of the wild and beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky, this is a great place to watch birds and wildlife and unwind. Walk down White Oak Road or hike thru the rugged DBNF to Sinking Creek or drive along rugged forest roads to many lakes, attractions & State & National Parks: London Dragway, Cane Creek WMA, Wood Creek Lake, Laurel Lake, Rockcastle River, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Levi Jackson SP, beautiful Sinking Valley and Short Creek, Sinking Valley Winery, Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield, Wildcat Adventures Off-Road RV Park, Dogpatch Trading Post, Wildcat Harley Davidson Dealer and Wildcat Flea Market, Flealand, DBNF's Bald Rock & Bee Rock, Great Saltpetre Cave and Preserve, Cumberland Falls SP, Wolf Creek Dam & Fish Hatchery, Lake Cumberland SP, Big South Fork NP & Sterns Scenic Railway, Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge SP, Pine Mountain SP & Cumberland Gap NP. A 20 minute drive to Corbin, KY will take you to Colonel Sanders original KFC restaurant and motel where you will find an interesting museum. Renfro Valley, Kentucky's Country Music Capital & Barn Dance, The Kentucky Artisan Center and the and college town of Berea is about 45 minutes away. Take the Bourbon Tour & visit many distilleries including Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, & Wild Turkey. About a 45 min drive to Jellico Tennessee & Hazard & about 1.5 hour drive to Lexington & the beautiful horse farms that go on for miles, a 2 hr drive to Mammoth Cave NP, & 2.5 hrs to Louisville, Florence Outlets Y'all, Cincinnati & Indiana Casinos, about 3 hrs to Ashville, NC & Pisgah NF, Great Smoky Mountain NP or Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. Many more adventures await including canoeing, kayaking, wading or whitewater rafting on the wild and scenic Rockcastle River, Beaver Creek, Buck Creek, Pine Creek, Laurel River or Wood Creek Lakes, Horseback Riding & other motorized travel. Take a scenic drive on a road less traveled through some of the most beautiful countryside in the United States. You will see and hear many birds and abundant wildlife, plants and trees and have an amazing journey in this magical place that is the Daniel Boone National Forest!
Locally, London is host to the July 4th Red, White and Boom Fireworks Festival, Laurel County Homecoming in August and the World Famous Chicken Festival in September. Enjoy Thursday Night Live musical performances during the Summer. Throughout the year, London & Laurel County are host to many other fun activities, parades and festivals. Visit our World-Class Flea Markets for special treasures or local produce. Be sure to try Flower's Bakery Honey Buns on 4th Street baked fresh daily they are amazingly delicious! London is a bakery town, there are 2 bakery thrift stores within driving distance offering many fresh-baked brand names you know and love! Must visit Sara Lee Outlet 9167 S Hwy 25, Corbin & take home some great heavily discounted Sara Lee products. Flowers Bakery on 4th St, London has their delicious fresh baked Honeybuns & also assorted discounted TastyKakes & other bakery-fresh items. Find fresh local produce, great deli & meats at the IGA on 4th Street. Also be sure to visit the Dogpatch Trading Post I-75 exit 41 to take home a souvenir of your visit! We are about 1 mile from the London Dragway so you may hear the dragstrip on weekend evenings, spring-fall.
Owner
Carey & Sue Koplowitz
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 21, 2018
About Carey & Sue Koplowitz
We love living in the Daniel Boone National Forest. We have 16 acres bordering the the Forest and we love the peace and serenity here. We relocated to Laurel County in 2002 and have visited most of the US, the scenic beauty here in the DBNF is the perfect home. Its like camping with all your stuff!
Carey & Sue Koplowitz purchased this Cabin in 2014
Why Carey & Sue Koplowitz chose London
We love living in the woods! We purchased this hand-crafted cabin built in 2012 in 2015. It perfectly squares off a corner to the front of our property and we offer this cozy vacation home for your enjoyment. Our 16-acre property borders the Daniel Boone National Forest along the northwest boundary and is about five miles to Woods Creek Lake to the north, Laurel Lake to the south, City of London to the east and the Wild and Scenic Rockcastle River to the west.
What makes this Cabin unique
Our cozy cabin in the Daniel Boone National Forest is in a rural, forested area. Close enough to the modern world yet far enough away to escape daily life and traffic. Its always 10 degrees cooler here in the woods! The Daniel Boone National Forest in the Appalachian foothills is a temperate, mixed mesophytic rain forest with amazing and unique flora, fauna & biota. You'll marvel at the sandstone karst terrain and caves found in this unique area. We love our little piece of the forest and hope you will too! Conveniently located 5 miles off White Oak Road in London, Kentucky. Exit 41, 80W. midway between Wood Creek Lake and Laurel River Lake. Maximum 2 guests, this cozy studio cabin is perfect place to escape from it all. Very little traffic noise & nice dark night sky, you won't see another house in your tiny cabin in the woods! We offer many amenities over the local hotel room. "Its less expensive and better than the Hampton Inn" per a recent guest. This is a great place to get away from it all! At 358 sq. ft. this is "tiny home" living at it's best. Relax on the porch rocking chairs, hammock for 1 or 2, grill & chill at the picnic table in the yard or roast marshmallows for S'mores at the firepit in the yard, firewood supplied. Its like camping with all your stuff! There's so much to see and do, all within driving distance. Located off a winding, twisty road in the heart of the wild and beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky, this is a great place to watch birds and wildlife and unwind. Walk down White Oak Road or hike thru the rugged DBNF to Sinking Creek or drive along rugged forest roads to many lakes, attractions & State & National Parks: London Dragway, Cane Creek WMA, Wood Creek Lake, Laurel Lake, Rockcastle River, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Levi Jackson SP, beautiful Sinking Valley and Short Creek, Sinking Valley Winery, Camp Wildcat, Cumberland Falls & more!
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Parking
- TV
Bedrooms
- 0 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2
- Comfy Queen Bed1 queen, Perfect for 1 or 2 adults. The cabin is NOT childproofed.
- The cabin is a studio with a 12" Memory Foam Queen Bed & six pillows for a perfect night's sleep. Bed linens and towels provided.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Cabin Bathtoilet, shower, Modern bath with toilet, small corner shower & vessel vanity
- Tiny but modern 3/4 bath with Toilet, Travertine Vessel Sink & small corner Shower with tankless hot-water heat. The window over the sink looks out to the wooded yard.
Location Type
- Monument ViewThe "Thrash Rock" a stone formation where residents threshed their grain. Remnants of the Thrash Rock can be seen up from cabin, both sides of the gravel road. Old home foundations dot the landscape.
- Mountain ViewView/walk the rugged ridges & valleys in the Daniel Boone National Forest. You have access to the DBNF on the NW boundary of our 16 acre wooded property. Sinking Creek is 1 approx. mi downhill.
- ResortThis is a scenic cabin in Daniel Boone National Forest. .8 mi. to Sinking Creek which runs to Rockcastle River. Rugged terrain, private & wooded. A perfect escape!
- RuralAwesome Forest View. Located in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest our 22 semi-wilderness acres borders the DBNF. The wooded terrain is rugged and hilly. Amazing flora, fauna & biota here!
- VillageHistorically, a small village used to be located on this property which sat on a once busy road to the Rockcastle River. Old overgrown logging roads are present in the rugged forested landscape.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningSplit system AC/Fan and Ceiling Fan for perfect climate control. Nice cross-breeze with windows open.
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingSplit system Heat Pump with EnviroWatts clean renewable electricity.
- InternetWireless Internet service through Windstream, not high speed but is unlimited. Streaming or downloading large files may be slow.
- FireplaceRustic Firepit in yard for small tended fire in the woods. Firewood provided.
- Linens ProvidedBedding, linens and towels provided or bring your own.
- Living RoomSmall living area including loveseat & bench. DishTV & DVD Player with assorted DVDs, Bluetooth Soundbar to stream your tunes. Portable CD/AM/FM radio. Assorted books, magazines & games
- Parkingin front or side of cabin. Additional parking is available in the vacant field next to the cabin or in our front yard. Boats, horse trailers, etc. not recommended due to narrow curvy road.
- TelephoneHome phone provided. Cell service Verizon & ATT works best. Other providers may or may not have service & may require going outside to find a signal.
- Towels ProvidedBath & hand towels & washcloths. Kitchen Towels & dishcloths. We provide liquid dish & hand soaps, bodywash, shampoo & conditioner.
Kitchen
- Coffee Makerand Filters provided, also Sugar and CoffeeMate, Ground Coffee, Decaf Instant Coffee and assorted Teas and instant Cocoa or bring your own coffee/tea & supplies.
- Dishes & UtensilsHautmann Whitetail Deer service for 4 & deer flatware. Many utensils provided including spatulas, spoons, corkscrew. Glassware including juice, 16 oz, wine, champagne & shot glasses.
- KitchenFully-equipped modern kitchen with stove, refrig w/ice maker, microwave, toaster oven, coffeemaker, blender, elec can opener. Linens, cookware, dishes, utensils, paper & cleaning products supplied.
- MicrowaveFull-size turntable microwave.
- OvenFull-size oven and a full selection of bakeware is also provided. Bring your own ingredients for your own culinary adventures!
- Pantry ItemsBring your own. We provide coffee, tea, cocoa, CoffeeMate & sugar, salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder, ginger, oregano & red pepper. Paper towels & plates, plastic wrap, foil & containers w/lids.
- RefrigeratorFull size refrigerator/freezer with ice maker for your convenience. Bring your own food. We provide some condiments & spices, coffee, tea, cocoa, coffeemate & sugar, containers, plastic wrap & foil.
- StoveFull-size cooktop with a full set of SS cookware & utensils. Owners are nearby so if there is anything you need, please ask, we probably have it!
- ToasterToaster/Convection oven.
Dining
- Diningfor two in cabin or picnic table in yard. 3-Burner Gas grill provided in addition to the fully-equipped modern kitchen.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 2 people
Entertainment
- BooksAssorted titles, something for everybody. Books magazines & tourist brochures.
- DVD Playerwith assorted DVDs
- GamesBackgammon, Battleship, Checkers, Chess, Clue, Dominoes, Monopoly, Po-Ke-No & Poker Set, Scrabble & Trivial Pursuit-Baby Boomer, Original & Silver Screen editions, Uno, Yatzee
- Satellite / CableDISH TV
- StereoPortable electric CD/AM/FM in closet for use while here & Bluetooth soundbar.
- TelevisionDISH TV with DVD player and assorted DVDs. Bluetooth Sound Bar to stream your tunes.
Outside
- Deck / PatioNice covered front porch with rocking chairs. Gas Grill, Picnic table & hammock in the yard.
- Kayak / CanoeBring your own kayak or canoe. A local guide & canoe transport may be available for an additional fee, ask. Canoe rental available for extra $20.00/day includes paddles & life jackets.
- Lawn / GardenThe cabin sits in front of our 16 acres bordering the Daniel Boone National Forest boundary on NW side. 1 mile through forest down to Sinking Creek which runs to the Rockcastle River 5+- miles away.
- Outdoor Grill3-Burner CharBroil Gas Grill & Utensils, also a Picnic Table in the yard.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- not suitable for children
- smoking allowedOutside only, do not throw butts on ground.
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- marina
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- botanical garden
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- ruins
- water parks
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- rafting
- cross country skiing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- cycling
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- skiing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- spelunking
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- wind-surfing
Notes
- Its like camping but with all your stuff! Less expensive than the Hampton Inn and better! We have been VRBO renters for many years and as owners, we try provide you with everything you will need for a great visit. There's so much to see and do within driving distance. Located off a winding, twisty road in the heart of the wild and scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky, this is a great place to watch birds and wildlife and unwind. Walk down White Oak Road or hike thru the rugged DBNF to Sinking Creek or drive along rugged forest roads to many lakes, attractions & State & National Parks: London Dragway, Cane Creek WMA, Wood Creek Lake, Laurel Lake, Rockcastle River, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Levi Jackson SP, Cumberland Falls SP, Sinking Valley and Short Creek, Sinking Valley Winery, Camp Wildcat & more. Access our 16 acre wooded property & the chance to get away from it all! We hope you enjoy your visit!
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
27 Reviews
Latest reviews
Excellent getaway!
Beautiful location, perfect cabin!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We strive to provide a pleasant experience and it makes us feel good when guests enjoy their stay. We look forward to a return visit.
Great Place and owner
Great cabin, great area, great getaway! 5 out of 5 stars!
Louan: thank you for your wonderful review, we are humbled when we get praised. We try our best to give our guests everything we can think of to make their stay in our cabin relaxing and enjoyable. We appreciate how clean you left the cabin and hope to have you as our guests again in the future. Thanks again, Carey & Sue
The cabin was fantastic and the owners have supplied the cabin with everything that you would need.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are humbled when our guests have such praise for us. Our goal is to ensure that each of our guests has a great experience.
Great!!!
Thank you for your review. we always appreciate it when we find that our guests enjoyed our cabin in the woods.
Location
Conveniently located 5 miles off White Oak Road in London, Kentucky. Exit 41, 80W. midway between Wood Creek Lake and Laurel River Lake. Maximum 2 guests, this cozy studio cabin is perfect place to escape from it all. Very little traffic noise & nice dark night sky, you won't see another house in your tiny cabin in the woods! We offer many amenities over the local hotel room. "Its less expensive and better than the Hampton Inn" per a recent guest. This is a great place to get away from it all! At 358 sq. ft. this is "tiny home" living at it's best. Relax on the porch rocking chairs, hammock for 1 or 2, grill & chill at the picnic table in the yard or roast marshmallows for S'mores at the firepit in the yard, firewood supplied. Its like camping with all your stuff! There's so much to see and do, all within a 4 hour driving distance, you'll want to return to see it all! Located off a winding, twisty road in the heart of the wild and scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky, this is a great place to watch birds and wildlife and unwind. Walk down White Oak Road or hike thru the rugged DBNF to Sinking Creek or drive along rugged forest roads to many lakes, attractions & State & National Parks: London Dragway, Cane Creek WMA, Wood Creek Lake, Laurel Lake, Rockcastle River, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Levi Jackson SP, beautiful Sinking Valley and Short Creek, Sinking Valley Winery, Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield, Wildcat Adventures Off-Road RV Park, Dogpatch Trading Post, Wildcat Harley Davidson Dealer and Wildcat Flea Market, Flealand, DBNF's Bald Rock & Bee Rock, Great Saltpetre Cave and Preserve, Cumberland Falls SP, Wolf Creek Dam & Fish Hatchery, Lake Cumberland SP, Big South Fork NP & Sterns Scenic Railway, Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge SP, Pine Mountain SP & Cumberland Gap NP. Renfro Valley, Kentucky's Country Music Capital & Barn Dance, The Kentucky Artisan Center and the and college town of Berea is about 45 minutes away. Take the Bourbon Tour & visit many distilleries including Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, & Wild Turkey. About a 45 min drive to Jellico Tennessee & Hazard & about 1.5 hour drive to Lexington & the beautiful horse farms that go on for miles, a 2 hr drive to Mammoth Cave NP, & 2.5 hrs to Louisville, Florence Outlets Y'all, Cincinnati & Indiana Casinos, about 3 hrs to Ashville, NC & Pisgah NF, Great Smoky Mountain NP or Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. Many more adventures await including canoeing, kayaking, wading or whitewater rafting on the wild and scenic Rockcastle River, Beaver Creek, Buck Creek, Pine Creek, Laurel River or Wood Creek Lakes, Horseback Riding & other motorized travel. Take a scenic drive on a road less traveled through some of the most beautiful countryside in the United States. You will see and hear many birds and abundant wildlife, plants and trees and have an amazing journey in this magical place that is the Daniel Boone National Forest! Locally, London is host for the Redbud Ride, July 4th Red, White and Boom Fireworks Festival, Laurel County Homecoming in August and the World Famous Chicken Festival in September. Enjoy Thursday Night Live musical performances during the Summer. Throughout the year, London & Laurel County are host to many other fun activities, parades and festivals. Visit our World-Class Flea Markets for special treasures or local produce. Be sure to try Flower's Bakery Honey Buns on 4th Street baked fresh daily they are amazingly delicious! London is a bakery town, there are 2 bakery thrift stores within driving distance offering many fresh-baked brand names you know and love! Must visit Sara Lee Outlet 9167 S Hwy 25, Corbin & take home some great heavily discounted Sara Lee products. Flowers Bakery on 4th St, London has their delicious fresh baked Honeybuns & also assorted discounted TastyKakes & other bakery-fresh items. Find fresh local produce, great deli & meats at the IGA on 4th Street. Also be sure to visit the Dogpatch Trading Post I-75 exit 41 to take home a souvenir of your visit! We are about 1 mile from the London Dragway so you may hear the dragstrip on weekend evenings, spring-fall. Also we share a road with a neighbor, there is some traffic, wave hi, they're good people.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
*Reservation is not confirmed until payment is received and agreement returned. Rates are subject to change without notice. *Your rental is for TWO PERSONS MAXIMUM, NO PETS. *Smoking is allowed outdoors only. No smoking in the cabin. Ashtrays are under the sink. Please do not dispose of cigarette butts in the yard, use ashtrays. *There is slow rural internet service provided, however, depending on your cell phone service, you may pick up a signal. We know that VERIZON & AT&T cell phones work okay. *Please leave the cabin as you have found it with all items as found where found. *Liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, linens, towels, paper towels and toilet paper, paper plates & plastic cups, fully-equipped kitchen with coffee, tea, spices, etc provided. *All dishes, utensils, cookware must be clean & put away prior to your departure.. *Our home has a septic system. Please do not put food, grease, hygiene items or other waste down the drain. *Everything here is for your use while here. TV, DVD, CD/AM/FM Radio, Telescope, camp chairs, cooler, knapsack, hats, books, magazines, DVDs, games, etc. Please leave all items as found, where found for our next guests. We have tried to think of everything you will need while here, except food. If you need something, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope you’ll love our vacation home as much as we do! If there are any questions or concerns whatsoever, please don’t hesitate to call or text Carey at 606-312-6226 or Sue at 606-312-6070 at anytime. FIREPIT!!! Fires allowed in firepit only. Always check w/NWS to be sure there are no fire advisories. If its windy, please do not have a fire. Please attend the fire at all times. When you are done, please extinguish all burning embers with the hose. We are in the woods. This is the rugged Daniel Boone National Forest. You assume all risk for your stay