Sapphire Springs Cabin, unique, blue + water themed, above Rockcastle River KY!

Charming, cute clean blue + water themed cabin with fun unique décor, hand-built furnishings, custom tiled shower, and lots of pretty touches. Tucked away in a serene nature setting, nestled within Daniel Boone National Forest along Rockcastle River! Sleeps 1-5. Open floor plan includes Living Room space, Full Kitchen, sleeping space on main floor and loft above (3 beds total). We have 5 cabins listed here on our property. Pets/dogs aren’t allowed at this cabin since we accommodate some guests with allergies, however we do allow dogs/pets at 2 of our other cabins listed here - Ruby Ravine and Riverside Blue cabins. We keep our cabins and property clean and tidy. We don't charge a cleaning fee. We just ask for dishes done, trash bagged up, and zero littering policy. We're open year-round, and decorate for the holidays. Pretty solar lights come on at night. Keep your eyes out for fun yard art, wild turkeys crossing the river, occasional otters playing in the water, deer prancing across our rolling green pastures, bald eagles soaring above, and a variety of pretty birds.

Our Sapphire Springs cabin is newly built with pretty décor & decorative bed covers, all adding to the cabin’s ambiance with a mix of boutique/fun artsy flare ~ Blue + water & forest-themed, copper kitchen sink with brass dragon faucet, blue glass bathroom sink on live-edge wood. Hand-built furniture we made from local Kentucky barnwood & tree timber (coffee table, porch & loft rails, and interior tung & groove wall boards from local Amish-milled wood). We love eye candy! We don't do cookie cutter furnishings. See photos :) Our other cabins are Ruby Ravine (red + pretty rustic/retro themed), Riverside Blue (blue + forest themed), Tangerine Dreams (orange/citrus + Mid Century Modern themed) and Emerald Forest (green/magical forest themed – coming April 2024).

We’re conveniently located off interstate-75 and offer a nice, unique cabin stay with comfy beds & indoor amenities, along with the beauty of outdoor nature, campfire nights with crickets chirping, galaxy stars above, and misty mornings. Book a cabin stay to recharge your batteries during long road trips, precious vacation time, kayak, canoe & fishing trips, outdoor adventure & off-roading in the area, trail seekers, family gatherings, romantic getaways, and holiday celebrations. Let us know if you’re booking for a birthday or anniversary so we can put up a celebration banner! Kayak rental + shuttle available further down our road.

Our property & grounds: We’re on private land within Daniel Boone National Forest set above Rockcastle River. Sapphire Springs cabin is 1 of 4 newly built, color + nature-themed cabins located on the higher part of our land amongst a variety of tall trees, grass lawn, gravel drive & walkways. Gravel parking near your cabin, as well as parking for folks bringing trailers/ATVs.

Each cabin is elevated up a few steps leading to a wood deck, up a few more steps leading to your front porch. (Our Riverside Blue cabin has a wheel chair ramp at the back porch). Your front porch & living room window overlook a variety of shade trees, fire-pit, grassy pasture, and a large weeping willow tree. Rockcastle River is across our grounds down an embankment. At night, pretty solar lights will automatically turn on, including string lights over the front deck, lanterns over cabin porches, tiki flame lights lining walkways and drive ways, and a few fun light designs in big trees around the property. A few camping chairs surround a fire pit out front along with a moveable charcoal BBQ grill. A rechargeable flashlight is provided for night time hang outs and walks.

Animal lovers: Across our property on the other side of a ravine, we have several pasture pets. Check with us for visiting our 4 donkeys (Nova, baby Sabrina, Savannah, Leonardo!), pet chickens, and 3 cute goats (Ginger, Scottie & Sophia) .

LIVINGROOM space: Faux leather sofa seats 2-3 adults & folds out to a twin bed, 2 wooden ladder-back chairs with comfy upholstered seats, custom built coffee table from local Amish barnwood, fun games, flameless candles, Smart TV with DISH network, and a pretty decorative area rug adding to the room’s ambiance.

SLEEPING spaces: 3 beds total: 1 queen bed on main floor with a pretty bed covering, clean sheets & cuddly warm blankets and art on the walls above which create attractive ambiance, nightstand, table lamp, and fun pretty ceiling lights with color setting options. A 2nd bed is in the loft above up a ladder, more pretty decorative bed covering, window, floor lamp & fan + full access to ceiling fan & AC/Heat air. The 3rd bed is a faux-leather sofa which folds out to a twin size bed, linen & blankets are provided.

FULL BATHROOM with pretty blue glass, stone & ceramic shower tile, blue glass vessel sink on live-edge wood vanity (made from local tree) with glazed pipe legs, rustic styled wall sconce lights + mirror, tung & groove wood walls & ceiling we hand-built from local Amish-milled wood, a set of blue towels for each guest; Pretty/unique towel hardware (hammered copper towel ring, mermaid & fish wall hooks, & glazed bronze pipe towel bars); Ceiling vent fan with exterior duct ventilation, Sliding barn door.

AIR: MiniSplit AC/Heat + rustic lantern styled Ceiling Fan/Light + additional fan in loft.

Parking: Directly in front of your cabin between 2 trees. Larger vehicles with trailers can park on the adjacent grass or gravel area. We’ll email you a helpful cabin info sheet before your arrival.

What's nearby: We’re conveniently located just 3 miles off interstate-75. Kayak & canoe rental & shuttle further down our road right here on Rockcastle River. 10 miles from the city of London for a variety of dining & drinks, shopping, art, antiques & crafts, live music, a large bowling & game center, Tree Top Adventures/Zip Line, a charming active old flour mill. There's lots of outdoor recreation options in the area! Within 5-35 miles, you'll find all sorts of trails for all energy levels! Easy + beautiful waterfall hikes, bicycle trails, off-roading at Wildcat Offroad Park 3.5 miles away, 3 lakes (Woodcreek, Laurel Lake, & Lake Lynnville), Fishing, Geocaching, Rock hunting, 2 motor speedways and more. Once booked, we’ll be able to send you lists of restaurants, local attractions and trail links and more.

Check out photos here and let us know if you have any questions or would like more photos! Please feel free to reach out to us with all questions so we can help you plan your getaway and visit to this beautiful nature area!

***If this cabin is booked on your preferred dates, we also have our Riverside Blue cabin across the grounds above Rockcastle River, our beautiful Ruby Ravine cabin (red + boutique-rustic themed), and Tangerine Dreams cabin (orange/citrus + Mid Century Modern themed) which are also listed here on this Host Partner site. ***

We hope you'll enjoy our newly built cabin, fun décor, art, lighting, and nature surroundings here in Daniel Boone National Forest!