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The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin!

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The Founder Cabin. Surrounded by trees, and only a few steps away from one of the best dinners the RRG has to offer at The Rockhouse restaurant.
Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen
Living area
Propane grill for guests to use. Right outside the porch sliding glass doors with easy access to the kitchen.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Campton, KY
  • Place, Graining Fork Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Red River Gorge
  • Place, Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin!

Summary:

Welcome to The Founder, an iconic hand-built cabin crafted by the founder of the Rockhouse Restaurant. Tucked on private property, this cabin pairs historic character with modern touches—1800s barn beams, a chef’s kitchen, a wood-burning stove, and an expansive wraparound deck. Enjoy the hot tub, fire pit, fast Wi-Fi, and full privacy—all just minutes from the best of the Red River Gorge. PLEASE NOTE: the cabin is reached by a very steep set of steps and is not suitable for guests with mobility limitations.



The Space:

Inside, the main level features an open-concept living area with a real wood-burning stove, plush seating, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with a commercial gas range, quality cookware, luxury knives, and bar seating for four. This floor also includes a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, double vanity, bidet, and washer/dryer. Sleeping options include a queen bedroom, a king bedroom, and a cozy twin bunk room accessible only through the king room. Upstairs, a lofted lounge offers oversized couches and a smart TV for movie nights.



Outdoors, a massive covered deck wraps around the cabin, providing space to grill on the propane BBQ (propane supplied), relax on the outdoor seating, or take in the forest views. The uncovered hot tub sits just off the deck, while the firepit—perfect for stargazing evenings—awaits below (guests provide firewood). This cabin blends history, comfort, and seclusion for an unforgettable Gorge stay.



Guest Access:

Please ensure to enter a VALID and operational phone number into your account/ reservation as all of your information regarding your stay will be texted to your phone. Thank you!



The Neighborhood:

This cabin is very centrally located to many attractions in the RRG and walking distance to the Rockhouse Restaurant!



Other Things to Note:

RRG Getaways supplies a starter amount of the following: hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, dish pods, laundry pods, and basic cleaning supplies. Any additional items needed will be the guest's responsibility to supply. We do not supply anything considered perishable or consumable, this includes but is not limited to, coffee, salt, pepper, oil and the like.



- This beautiful cabin has a short but VERY steep gravel pathway and steps going up to the home.

- There is a Keurig coffee maker and guests are asked to provide their own K-Cups.

- Pets are allowed at this cabin. We charge a flat pet fee of $50 for up to two pets. Please be sure to add any pets to your reservation. If you do not see where to do so, reach out to us so we can apply our pet fee.



Red River Gorge Getaways is brokered by Red River Gorge Real Estate - 10579 Campton Rd., Stanton, KY 40380
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin!?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin! on 31 May 2026 start from £152, 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.

How much is parking at The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Founder - Iconic Rockhouse Cabin! located?

Situated in Rogers, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Graining Fork Nature Preserve and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Natural Bridge State Park. Hoedown Island and Cliffview Recreational Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in The Red. Cabin had everything we needed as a home base for our family climbing trip. Awesome location 15 minutes from most south crags (next to Rock House is a huge plus), incredible views, clean and easy check in/check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and great property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your 10/10 rating! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back to any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was awesome! It is private and away from the other cabins nearby which I like. This is the easiest cabin to get to. The climb up the stairs isn’t great but it isn’t terrible either. Nothing to complain about it. I loved this place and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your 10/10 rating! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back to any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Makayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a really lovely low key honey moon here. We absolutely loved the chefs kitchen and the wood burning stove. It has large beautiful windows, the only downside is there is no curtains in the bedrooms. I'm bit of a scaredy cat so that gave me anxiety thinking someone could be watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for choosing to spend your honeymoon with us — we’re honored to have been part of such a special getaway, and we’re thrilled to hear you loved the chefs kitchen, wood-burning stove, and those big, beautiful windows. It sounds like you created a wonderfully cozy, memorable stay together. We appreciate your note about the lack of curtains in the bedrooms. Some guests enjoy the natural light and forest views, but we understand how privacy concerns can affect comfort. We’ll be reviewing window covering options to ensure the space feels relaxing for everyone. Congratulations again on your marriage, and thank you for sharing your experience. We’d love to welcome you back for an anniversary trip in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We were there to rock climb, and this is central to most of the locations. The house does have a musty smell, but it is a cabin in the woods. The house was clean. The beds were comfortable. The TV in the sitting area is huge. Loved the porch, sat out there most of the time when we were at the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your 10/10 rating! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back to any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

CHEYENNE C.

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

Wonderful cabin

This is a serene and quiet place to stay. Wonderful cabin. However, note that there is no microwave and the treck up the hill is excruciating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Hey Cheyenne, Thanks for the honest review! There is gravel steps leading up to the cabin, that take about 30 seconds. hopefully our pictures in the listing can help future guests know what to expect. Welcome back to any of our RRG Getaway cabins anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

kellie p.

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

Weekend at the Founder

We enjoyed our stay at the Founder! I loved sitting on the wrap around deck up in the trees. The inside of the cabin was clean, but the cushions, hammocks and grill were pretty dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Hey Kellie, so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to get those items checked out. Please check out RRGGetaways for your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Red river gorge

We had a great time. The cabin was beautiful! Had a great kichen area and the wrap around porch was wonderful. The steep path to the cabin was hard for us to get back and forth but doable. The location was perfect for all the attractions! Overall we had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Short Vacation

Great property, awesome kitchen. Be ready for the steps to the top. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we can host you again on your next trip to the Gorge!
Verified

8/10 Good

Evan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very cool cabin perched on a nice piece of land. Has quite an impressive vaulted ceiling and loft showcasing some of the old timber framing. With a day or two of maintenance, it could be a five star place. There are no strike plates on any interior doors, so they can't be latched. Missing covers on a couple electrical boxes. And a broken window that's been taped back together. None of these things were prohibitive from enjoying our stay, but definitely should be addressed promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

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

Beautiful lodge

Wonderful stay for our family of six. Close to all the attractions in red river gorge. Mold issue was fixed by our stay but stove pilot is strong and wouldn’t recommend if you have sensitivity to gas smell. Also, steps to cabin are no joke so pack light and no microwave or toaster so plan meals accordingly! Kitchen otherwise beautiful and has everything you could need to feed 12.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we can host you again on your next trip to the Gorge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great cabin near Red River Gorge.

Great cabin, convenient location for RRG. Do be aware that accessing the cabin will be difficult for some. The walk up to the cabin is very long, steep and dark. No issues for most people drawn to have for hiking anyway… but people with any kind of mobility issues will not make it up that hill/steps. The hot tub was “ok”… would prefer one that could get above 99 degrees though. Overall, we would return though.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
Hey Scott, thank you for your honest review! We made sure the hot tub can be adjusted normally now. Hope we can host you at RRGGetaways again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lee M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Out of breath

The walk up to the property was very strenuous and dangerous . Two windows were cracked. Shower water pressure was very low. Mold was in one of the bathroom drawers. The house was nice otherwise but would not stay again due to the walk up to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2025
Thank you for letting us know about these issues so we can fix them for the next guests.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marina M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A beautiful place with multiple issues

We were very excited to stay here when we saw the pictures and made our booking. It looked like one of nicest places in the area and looked very sleek with new appliances and updated decor. However, when we arrived it reeked of mold! This was probably our biggest issue with the place next to the main AC/fan not working when we arrived. The bedroom air conditioner leaked water. My husband had to troubleshoot everything. Someone flipped the fuse on the outside a/c unit. Someone had turned the gas off because the pilot lights we’re completely off. The whole shower smelled like sewage. Beautiful cabin but the mold issue was very concerning. This is a health issue and should be addressed. Also for the safety of tenants, I would recommend putting in lights on the walkway to the house. It is very steep and hard to see in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2025
Thank you for letting us know about this issues so we can fix them for future guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia B.

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

Beautiful Mountainside Home

Enjoyed our stay despite barely getting to the cabin walking up the path. Its alot steeper than it looks in the pics. Maybe do a zigzag path to make it easier to get up....with luggage. The cabin needs curtains, rugs, a hair dryer and definitely a microwave. The endless hot water ended.....n trickled down to nothing...then came back on cold.....n then warmed up and didnt smell good. There was no rug to step out of the shower on n I actually slipped. Im usually not too critical on my reviews, but I think that your use of "Luxury" made me anticipate more. I'd also recommend a sheet, like the one that is there, that explains how to use the fan/heater and also that the light switch to outside is behind the fridge. On the sheet you coukd recommend what to do, where to eat, how far it is to get to those places. The beds were comfy and the cabin was beautiful. Enjoyed the fire pit but was too cold to hang out on the wrap around porch. You do not have to share this review, but I feel like you'd have happier renters with just a few added things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chelsea B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Some tlc

The property has so much much beauty to it, but is lacking the attention it once had+deserves. This cabin is marked as the “founders” cabin. The owner of the restaurant below Or old owner. Upon arriving the smell of moisture and mold was powerful but, the beauty of the place was there. arriving we noticed a broken window that had electrical tape holding it together and a broken window in the cooking area. There was water standing in the drawers of the fridge as well. In the child’s room there is a decent hole next to the electrical outlet which is right in the bed area of the bottom bunk… shocking? The child’s room was the room with the most overwhelming smell. I didn’t let my kids sleep in there because I didn’t want to risk them getting sick from mold. Tuesday rolls around and we had some spraying done while hiking. Wednesday the ac in the main area stopped working. Thankfully I brought a fan on vacation and used it to blow out the cold air from the downstairs room so that the kitchen and upstairs wasn’t to hot to handle because that’s the main living area+where my kiddos were sleeping. Informed the property management of the issue and kept things as dry as I could but no one ever showed up. Each sleep was filled with moist bedding. Outside furniture had to be cleaned before it was able to be used and had to sweep after spray. Filled with expensive items that are nice to use. This place has so much potential I hope it gets the tlc it deserves!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Hey Chelsea, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback at the Founder Cabin. So sorry no one was able to make it out to your cabin during your stay. I believe the smell you were experiencing was from the commercial stove, it has a pilot light that stays on and can generate a strong oder. We Have REMOVED the stove from the cabin! (As of the last week in August here). And replaced it with a brand new electric stove. As well have new windows ordered and will be replacing the two cracked windows. As well we have just installed a new deck for a Hot Tub that is coming in next week! We Love the Founder cabin and want to make sure it gets the love it deserves. Thank you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!

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