Looking for a cozy getaway to one of the beautiful cabins in Kentucky? You’re in the right place! The Bluegrass State has so many amazing cabins for you to choose from. Staying in a cabin is so cozy and a great way to step out of the hustle and bustle of city life and into serenity in the woods.
Wether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a solo or family escape you will love these cozy cabins! Kentucky has many outdoor adventures and natural beauty locations that you will want to explore when in the state. Once you have zip lined, hiked, chased waterfalls, and kayaked in the great outdoors, you head to your cozy Kentucky cabin to unwind.
15 Cozy Cabins In Kentucky For A Getaway
Cave Run Red River Gorge Cabin
This stunning cabin in Kentucky is in the beautiful Red River Gorge. This area of Kentucky is extremely popular, and rightfully so. The area, although lovely year-round, is a must-visit in the fall. When the mountains and rolling hills fill with bright oranges and deep reds, it is a sight for sore eyes. It is truly one of the best weekend getaways in Kentucky!
This cabin sleeps five and is built in the desirable A-frame style. Perfect for families and groups, but could also be wonderful to rent for couples and solo travelers to enjoy this wonderful cabin and its surroundings in solitude. Complete with a deck and an outdoor fire pit area, this cabin is the perfect getaway in the woods of eastern Kentucky.
Only a few minute’s drive from Cave Run Lake, the Red River Gorge popular hiking destinations, and Broke Leg Falls, you will be in the perfect location for exploring the surrounding areas. (Make sure to check out Miguel’s Pizza when you’re exploring the Red River Gorge.) You are also only about forty-five minutes from Carter Caves State Park.
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Whispering Woods
This lovely Whispering Woods cabin is one of the very best cabins in Kentucky. With 900 square feet and a one-bedroom, this cabin is better suited for couples or solo travelers. However, it can sleep four if you are traveling with friends or as a family. It is located in a gated community that sits between the Daniel Boone National Forest and Lake Cumberland.
You will find natural beauty all around you at this cabin. The Daniel Boone National Forest is home to rugged hills and mountains where you can camp, swim, hike, picnic, and search for wildlife like elk, turkey, and deer. While at Lake Cumberland you can check out the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, learn to fish, rent a boat, or just swim and lay in the sun!
You can enjoy a large stone gas fireplace, a patio, gas grill, and an outdoor hot tub when you rent this Kentucky cabin. You will find that there is a washer and dryer, internet, and everything you need to make your stay a wonderful one. Given the beautiful cabin, its surroundings, and amenities, you would think this location would be expensive, but it isn’t! This is one of the more affordable cabins in Kentucky!
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Kentucky Paradise
This cabin near Mammoth Cave has two bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. It has the most amazing front porch views! You can enjoy your coffee on the front porch in the morning overlooking the water and in the evening step down off the porch and you have your personal crying and fire pit area. Bring your hamburgers, hotdogs, marshmallows, and graham crackers to enjoy dinner and s’mores in the great outdoors!
If you enjoy being out on the water, you’re in luck! The lake has twenty-five acres for you to explore! It doesn’t get much better than this cabin for kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding. Do you have one of those giant swan floats? Bring that as well! There are also fully stocked fishing ponds near the cabin, as well as miles of hiking trails in Kentucky in the area.
This is one of the best cabins near Mammoth Cave! The Mammoth Cave National Park is the longest known cave system in the world and offers many fun activities and tour options for you to participate in. This cabin is also nearby the Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. This zoo is Australian-themed and allows you to feed kangaroos and lorries, enjoy their petting zoo, and go gem mining.
Although this cabin is wonderful, you may want to get out and adventure beyond just the popular cave system and zoo. There are many other attractions, restaurants, and bars in the area for you to check out. When booking this cabin, keep in mind that you must be at least twenty-five years old and they don’t allow pets, smoking, parties, or ATVs.
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Small Adventure Cabin
This beautiful cabin is a perfect location for a Kentucky getaway and is one of the very best Kentucky lake cabins. It has one bedroom and one bath but can sleep up to four people, is affordable, has a fully stocked kitchen, fire pit, charcoal grill, covered porches, and outdoor furniture, and more!
You will love the location of this cabin. You can check out the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway, explore creeks, waterfalls, caves, go zip lining, sightseeing, and visit the ever-popular Natural Bridge State Park. While in the park, taking the original natural bridge trail up to the bridge and taking the rock garden trail down to the parking lot is a great way to see the beauty that the area has to offer its visitors.
This cabin has a creek outback that runs from a swimming hole that is a part of the Middle Fork of the Red river. You can check out the creek out back and it also makes wonderful background noise while you are sitting out back having a picnic or sitting around the fire at night. You can also walk down to the swimming hole for a dip if you’re visiting in the summer or are brave enough to try it out in the season.
At this cabin, you will be next to the Graining Fork Nature Preserve and many other cool features within walking distance or just a short drive. There’s the North Ridge Climbing Area, a bat cave, Angel’s Falls, Grand Daddy Falls, South Ridge Climbing Area, Lower and Upper Ancient Falls, and other cool natural sites!
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Serenity Falls Cabin
This is the perfect cabin for those looking to travel with a large group or family, and for those who are traveling with their pets! The seclusion and the beauty of this cabin in eastern Kentucky is mind-blowing! The feeling of being out in the middle of nowhere, the trees and cliffs surrounding the cabin, the locations… this cabin is a dream come true!
Located near the Red River Gorge, the cabin is in the middle of a horseshoe-shaped canyon. You will find Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a charcoal grill outside for you to enjoy dinner amongst the natural beauty of the area. This is truly one of the best small towns in Kentucky!
The cabin has a hot tub, a California King bed, two queens, a loft, firewood provided, and amazing decor including a bathroom that’s walls are covered in wood from a one-hundred-year-old barn. The beauty doesn’t stop in the cabin and on the grounds outside the cabin. You can find many beautiful places to explore nearby as the cabin is located on Highway eleven. You will be just a half-mile from Torrent Falls and four miles from Nature Bridge. This is one of the most secluded and beautiful cabin rentals in the Red River Gorge.
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Log Cabin Mountain Retreat
Looking for a mountain retreat in the Bluegrass State? You can find it at this log cabin in eastern Kentucky. You will find this lovely cabin to be a cozy canopy nestled into the trees in the Red River Gorge. The cabin sleeps up to five and has everything you need to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for something a bit more relaxing.
There’s nothing like waking to a cup of coffee on a porch overlooking beautiful scenery. You can dive into serenity at this cabin by taking a dip into the outdoor hot tub or enjoying a drink on the porch while you soak up the mountain life.
You can enjoy the large flat-screen TV, WiFi, vaulted ceilings, and tons of indoor space in the rooms. There’s also an air mattress offered in the cabin if you are traveling with more than five people. They even have all of the amenities that you would expect of a hotel room, plus some. You will find paper towels, soaps, laundry pods, trash bags, and more. You can feel comfortable driving out to this cabin knowing that you won’t have to leave to buy household items.
The cabin is in a wonderful location for day trips to sights and attractions. The popular Nada Tunnel is just a five-minute drive from the cabin, you also have easy access to Natural Bridge, zip-lining rock climbing with Southeast Mountain Guides, the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, and much more. For those who love to be adventurous and try new outdoor activities, you will be in the perfect location at this Kentucky cabin!
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Luxury Cabin In The Woods
When you’re looking for the best cabins in Kentucky, make sure you don’t skip over this one. This luxury cabin in the woods has five out of five stars on VRBO and is the perfect place for those traveling as a family or with a large group. This red-roofed cabin sits on the edge of a beautiful forest pond that reflects the cabins image.
The cabin has three bedrooms and sleeps up to eight people. It sits on thirteen acres of wooded land, complete with two fishing ponds, and two fire pits. If you have been dreaming of a wonderful place to sit in the Kentucky woods, under the stars, while you listen to the sound of a crackling fire, this is arguably one of the very best places to do just that.
You will find everything you need in the cabin, including a full-size washer and dryer. Imagine yourself sitting out on the porch in a rocking chair as you look out over the water, watching the horses run in the field or the deer and turkey that wander around the pond. Bring a good book, or two, with you to this cabin, because I’m sure you won’t want to leave!
The cabin is located close to Virginia in the northeastern part of the state and as such as the beautiful wooded and hilly scenery that this area is known for. This property is one of the most popular cabins in Kentucky, so keep in mind that you will need to book your stay weeks in advance, if not a month or more during the summer and fall months.
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Shipping Container Cabin
Have you ever stayed in a shipping container before? Well, now you can! This shipping container cabin is one of the most unique cabins in Kentucky that you will find! You will find this cabin to have a unique interior and exterior design. Complete with tin ceilings, concrete countertops, a mix of metal and wood walls, and other trendy design features, this cabin is visually appealing inside and out.
You can rest easy knowing that the cabin is fully equipped with a big-screen TV, Direct TV, full-size wash and dryer, kitchen dishes and appliances, fire pit, gas grills, outdoor furniture, and more! You can enjoy views of the cliff lines out of the floor-to-ceiling windows or from outside around the fire pit.
This cabin is great for solo travelers, couples, or small groups and families. It can sleep up to four and has dining space for up to six people. If the weather isn’t great during your stay, there is a covered porch that you have access to from inside that cabin that is the perfect place to get close to nature while avoiding the rain or cold.
You can find this Kentucky cabin just east of the town of Stanton and just north of the town of Nada. This is really great news for those looking for a cabin that offers easy access to the Red River Gorge Geological Area. From the cabin, you are just under five miles from the Natural Bridge State Park, around three miles from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, and close to many other nearby restaurants and attractions.
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Off The Grid Couples Retreat
For couples, consider this Kentucky cabin as it is one of the most romantic cabins in Kentucky. This cabin is truly off the grid and offers very basic amenities. This provides you with a truly immersive experience in the Kentucky woods. You are provided with an outdoor granite countertop space, Coleman stove, and fuel storage area for outdoor cooking, an outhouse, and a screened-in wrap-around porch.
Although this cabin can sleep four, the size may be better suited for couples or just a couple of friends, as this is a small cabin. You will experience the perfect combination of modern amenities and camping at this Kentucky cabin. A queen-size bed and full-size bed are available in the cabin, as well as seating on the screened-in porch for two people. You can find a fire pit, chairs, and a table outside for you to enjoy your meals outdoors or sit around the fire while you stare up at the stars.
At this cabin, you are just a short walk from the Martins Fork trail and close to Left Flank and Military Wall, both of which are popular rock climbing spots. You can also find tons of adventures like stand-up paddleboarding opportunities, swimming holes, zip-lining, and much more near the cabin. Are you ready for the adventure!
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The Island Cabin
When looking for Kentucky cabin rentals, make sure to check out this cool cabin! This is one of the most perfect cabins for couples looking for a cabin in Kentucky. The cabin sits out on a small island in the water and has just one bedroom. You can fish from the island or take out your rental boat, which is included in the price of the cabin rental. Yes, really-you receive a free boat rental when you book a stay at this super affordable island cabin!
You can enjoy your morning coffee out on the fabulous wrap-around porch and then spend your day stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, and swimming. Or maybe you want to travel to nearby Lake Cumberland. Either way, you can count a day full of fun and relaxation! Once the day is done, get ready for delicious s’mores and dinner cooked over the open fire. Grab a drink and sit around the fire pit under the night sky to finish your perfect day at the cabin.
For people who like to fish, this is one of the best cabins in Kentucky for you to stay at! You can find huge catfish, bluegill, and other fish in the water around the cabin. (catch and release only) You will love stepping out the front door and being surrounded by beautiful water and Kentucky scenery no matter what time of year you visit. Keep in mind that you must be twenty-one to book a stay at this Kentucky cabin.
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Forest Dream Mountain Retreat
Welcome to paradise! This lovely Kentucky cabin located in Stanton, Kentucky is in the heart of the Red River Gorge. It is the perfect base location while you explore the gorge and all of the activities that you will want to do while you’re in the area. The cabin can sleep up to six people and is perfect for families or for friends traveling as a group.
You will enjoy the open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, flat-screen TV, ROKU, fireplace, rustic wooden interior, full-size washer and dryer, and of course the hot tub on the porch! When you venture out from the cabin you will have countless opportunities for fun as you hike, swim, fish, canoe, climb, and zip line your way through the easter Kentucky mountains.
You can find Mill Creek Lake nearby for water activities, Natural Bridge State Resort Park for hiking and exploring, and much more near this lovely Kentucky cabin. This cabin is in a heavily wooded area and it is recommended that you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle as the driveway to the cabin is very steep and given less than pleasant weather, you will likely need a four-wheel drive.
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Hemlock Cabin
If you are looking for some serious views during your stay in a Kentucky cabin, this is the cabin for you! The Appalachian Mountains in eastern Kentucky are one of the state’s most prized possessions and there is nothing like spending the night in them! This cabin in eastern Kentucky will have your stress melting away, making room for relaxation.
The cabin has two bedrooms, an amazing deck, internet, a hot tub, and everything you will need to feel at home during your stay. Although you will be quite secluded, you can rest assured that anything you need or left at home can be found in the nearest town, just ten minutes away. Perfect for couples, small families, or up to four friends traveling together.
You will find that this cabin and the views around it are stunning no matter what time of year you visit. Whether you’re looking for a winter retreat or a summer getaway… you will be in awe at the views this Kentucky cabin can offer you! If you are a golfer, this cabin is your ideal place to stay at the Sugar Camp Golf Course is just a five-minute drive from the cabin! (You must be twenty-one years old or older to book a stay at this cabin.)
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Sacred Winds
This cabin is perfect for large families or friends traveling together! It sleeps up to ten people and is full of everything you need to feel at home while on vacation. With two large porches with a porch swing and plenty of seating, this is one of the most perfect cabins in Kentucky for getting some fresh mountain air. Head on down the porch stairs to the fire pit for dinner over the fire or to warm up as you sit under the stars at night.
You will have access to the hot tub and outdoor TV on their new large patio beside the cabin. You’ll also have access to a full-size washer and dryer, six separate beds, internet, multiple smart TVs, a two-player arcade table with more than 400 games, and more during your stay. This cabin was the winner of the 2020 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and has been the #1 Rated Cabin Rental in Eastern Kentucky on VRBO with more than 250 five-star reviews.
During your stay at the cabin, you will probably want to step out and explore the area. For golfers, you will want to head to the nationally recognized Eagle Ridge Golf Course, there is also many hiking, fishing, and adventure opportunities nearby.
Yatesville Lake State Park is nearby for all your water activities and for hiking, including the famous 3.5 miles Mary Ingels Trails. You will be just a short drive from many ATV trails, an hour from the Hatfield and McCoy trailhead, and about an hour from Carver Caves. You are also just five miles away from a Walmart in the town of Louisa if you need anything during your stay. You must be twenty-five to rent this cabin.
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Daniel Boone National Forest Cabin
This five-out-of-five-star cabin in London, Kentucky is calling your name! This affordable and adorable cabin is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest and is the perfect forest cabin getaway. If you are looking for a place to stay while you explore everything that eastern and central Kentucky has to offer, this cabin can serve as a perfect base of operations.
During your stay at this cabin, you will be nearby the Wildcat Civil War Battlefield, Wildcat Adventures Off-Road Park, and more! Within an hour from the cabin, you will also have Jellico, Tennessee, the famous Cumberland Falls, and the thriving college town of Berea, Kentucky. Keep an eye on the Kentucky Tourism website for up-to-date information on festivals in the area, which are plentiful through every season.
This quaint cabin is most suitable for couples. No children are allowed and there is only one bed.
Lay in the hammock out back, grill out and have lunch on the picnic table, enjoy a fire in the fire pit where the firewood is provided, or watch the TV indoors on a rainy night. No matter how you spend your time at this lovely cabin, you will leave relaxed and well-rested. You may even see unique birds, deer, turkey, and more during your stay!
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Western Kentucky Log Cabin
Cabins in Kentucky are harder to come by in the western part of the state. However, this log cabin in western Kentucky will tick all your boxes for a cabin stay in this part of the state. The pool in the front of this cabin will provide hours of fun for you and your friends or family during the summer. The cabin has a unique design and was hand-built. You will find true privacy as it sits in the middle of 700 acres of land. Experience the night sky at its best at this Kentucky cabin!
You won’t find internet or smart TVs at this cabin-you get the true log cabin experience! The great thing about this lovely little cabin is that pets, children, and events are allowed! That’s right, events are allowed. Looking for a place with a pool to have your birthday party, a going-away party, or some other event? This cabin is the one for you!
The cabin can sleep up to seven people, has all comforts of home, and has friendly animal neighbors. You can expect to see the owner’s rescue dogs as well as swans, ducks, and other animals roaming the property during your stay. During your stay you will be just a short drive south from Nashville, Tennessee-giving you a great day trip option from the cabin. You must be at least twenty-one to rent this cabin.
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Cabins in Kentucky come in all shapes and sizes and offer a variety of amenities to their visitors. No matter if you are a solo traveler, couples traveler, or traveling with a large group of family and friends, you can find a cabin rental in Kentucky to fit your needs as a traveler. From lake view cabins to forest escaped and Appalachian beauty, these Kentucky cabins are unreal! Which will you book a stay at?
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