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Big house lodge is a castle like house, central to RRG

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
9 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 30371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Slade, KY
  • Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fat Man's Misery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Red River Gorge
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Bedroom 10

3 Double Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Big house lodge is a castle like house, central to RRG

This scenic and unique big house is 2 separate rentals in one rental with 3 floors that can sleep 30 people.Good for large groups regular rentals . Centrally located across the street from Natural Bridge State Park and 1.8 miles to the Red River Gorge.
With 9 bedrooms, 2 kitchens,2 living rooms and 15 beds makes for a good large group rental as well plenty of comfortable living space inside and out.
Dsl internet service and 2 dish satelite TV's in 2 seperate living rooms.
One 8 person hot tub on lower deck that also has a large propane grill and a 10 person outdoor dining set on a wooden deck.
Outdoor firepit area.
Room layout:
First floor : ( sleeps 2 ) /
One full kitchen with commercial range and bar table /
One dining area with a 10 person slab table and chairs. /
One living room with large TV and 3 couches. /
One patio room off of living room with one queen futon that can be used as a bedroom = sleeps 2 ( good for the snoring guest!) /
One half bathroom /
One deck with a 10 person dining set , a large grill and a 8 person hot tub. //
One set of inside stairways to go to the 2nd floor
One set of outside stairway that go from the wood deck to the 3rd floor as it is a seperate rental.
Note there is no stairs that goes from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor indoors.

Second floor : ( 2nd floor of the big house) sleeps 18 /
One queen bedroom= sleeps 2 /
One 2 queens bedroom = sleeps 4 /
One queen bedroom = sleeps 2 /
One queen bedroom = sleeps 2 /
One 2 Queens bedroom plus a full futon bed = sleeps 6 /
One King bedroom = sleeps 2 /
One Laundry room /
Two Full bathrooms /

Penthouse : (3rd top floor of the big house) sleeps 10 //
One Scenic great room with full kitchen , dining room and living room /
One full bathroom /
One King bedroom = sleeps 2 /
One king bedroom= sleeps 2 /
Three Queen sofa beds in living room = sleeps 6 /
One small deck with chairs and grill /
One large back deck /
One outdoor bonfire spot /
See our
The cozy cabin is also another rental we have that is next door
that sleeps 6.
The big house and cozy cabin are located within walking distance to Natural bridge state park and Miguels Pizza Restaurant is onsite.

Property manager

Susan Ventura

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Any events/parties require approval before booking
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time of 11pm every day. There is no refund if occasional spiders or bugs show up in the house.
Gravel driveway with one large hill to entrance of the house.House isn’t good for the handicapped /guest with mobility issues as there are many steps

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Any events/parties require approval before booking
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Slade

Located in Slade, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Slade, KY

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridge State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Red River Gorge - 19 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandstone Arches Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big house lodge is a castle like house, central to RRG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big house lodge is a castle like house, central to RRG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big house lodge is a castle like house, central to RRG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big house lodge is a castle like house, central to RRG located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Natural Bridge State Park and Fat Man's Misery. Hoedown Island and Osborne Bend Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

matt1otto O.

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

Better than expected

The pictures were decent on the listing but we were all amazed at the unique construction of the property and the amazing views from the penthouse. We loved every minute and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Perfect place for us & friends!

There were 16 of us and each couple got their own room! Definitely not a good place for people with mobility issues, but we all welcomed the extra exercise from all of the stairs! Our friends could not get over how perfect this place was. There were plenty of bathrooms and plenty of places to sit and play cards and have fun! The location could not have been more perfect. we are glad we all had SUVs because the rain made the driveways a little muddy. Everyone really enjoyed their stay. It was so close to the reptile zoo and the kayaking and we love the little goats next door.. our bed was very comfortable. The host was very responsive and answered all of our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Thoughts

Superior location, views, and the most convenient of all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

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

Nice place

This is our 2 year in this house, it’s a good place to spend Christmas with the family is has alot of space. They only need to fix the locks on the restroom because if you have a big family or go with friends they going to open the door when you’re doing your business because they don’t work. But we really enjoy staying there. (There are wolves around we can heard them at night)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josiah O.

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

Great Getaway!

We loved it for what we were wanting to accomplish on our trip! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Quirky castle

We really enjoyed all the bedrooms! Each one was different and had great views! We loved gathering on the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Levi G.

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

Amazing!

Thank you so much for the nice stay, place was clean and the owners were helpful. Cannot recommend enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James F.

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

Beautiful and spacious

Great location with lots of fun opportunities nearby. Beautiful scenery to explore. We were able to accommodate our whole family, kids and grandkids easily and spent many hours outdoors on the decks. The owners were quick to respond with any of the issues we had. Overall, a great place to stay - and we enjoyed the unusual rooms, spectacular views, and tower of bathrooms!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BK K.

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

A fun place

Third floor is private. Two rooms where the grandparents stayed. Has a bathroom and kitchen and lovely views. First and second floors are fun and quirky. Center winding staircase around a rock wall. Plenty of bathrooms. Nice and plentiful linens. Kitchen held all 18 of us for meals. To get from third floor is an outside staircase. Nice sauna and hot tub. Enough parking for four vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin L.

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

40th birthday surprise

Kitchen furnishings need to accommodate the number of sleepers. We had 22 people and barely adequate for our large group, even with renting the upper unit. A few burned out light bulbs, jiggly handles, loose steps, ants in the kitchen and bedrooms, no lock on the main bathroom door, upstairs cable didn't work, and stairway railing broke. But, very fun location, the layout of the house was neat, the beds were comfy and the hot tub and sauna were a big hit. We had a great time with lots of laughs. Thanks for opening up your house to us. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Long weekend with family

We booked the Big House to accommodate our large group. The house was clean, safe and had great views. Can’t get any closer to the hiking and climbing in the area! The large kitchens made for great family dinners each night. And the hot tub and sauna rounded out the fun. Note there are a number of stairs to navigate outside and in. We visited during the devastating Helene Hurricane and lost WiFi and TV. No issues with gas, electricity and had plenty of hot water. The hosts were available as we managed the storm. Will definitely return and recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry A.

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

Very unique house

The house was a very unusual construction, fun, quiet and comfortable. We had 14 adults and 4 children occupying the house. Most of the family rode the sky lift to the natural bridge and some went twice. Thanks for sharing your home with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammy H.

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

Family Reunion

We rented both the top & bottom cabins for our large family of 23. - Cabin design is quirky but makes it very cool - NOT handicap friendly even the bathroom has stairs - Water stopped working in both cabins however the property manager sent someone over to fix ASAP - 2 bedrooms do not have vents & guests were hot at nt - Location made up for all the issues - Place could use a good cleaning especially the window sills. There were thick layers of dust and dead bugs. - Supposed to have 3 full bathrooms but top floor shower does not work at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaila A.

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

Beautiful, great location large group stay

My group was family and friends combined. We had an infant, and kids ranging from 2-9 and a couple teenagers, parents, aunts, and grandmas. It is a lot of stairs, but the grandmas made it! Great location close to so many activities. The driving and parking situation were a little sketch, but it was fine. The only complaints would be no outlet in some rooms that needed sleep ap machine making some of the rooming situation more difficult to figure out. Also the extra room downstairs perfect for the snoring family member was wayyy too hot in the day and freezing at night its more of a sunroom green house. Plan on staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Perfect location and very spacious

The Big House had enough sleeping and gathering space for our group of 24 adults. Had everything we needed to cook our meals. Susan was very responsive when we were having gateway/internet/ tv issues. Great location. Towels, dish soap, hand soap, toilet paper all provided. Brought our own paper towels, napkins, dishwasher detergent etc. Some seasonings are there. Close to Natural Bridge, kayaking and climbing. Please be aware the directions to get to house are a little out of date. The entrance to road going back to house is through Miguel's climbing store parking lot. Next door to Miguel's pizza. Once in parking lot go to far end and turn left on road. From there follow signs and directions. Cannot turn in on drive with the tree in the island it is blocked off with chain. Was a great rental experience and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

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

Excelente

Nos gusto mucho, esta muy grande, solo que fuimos en tiempo de frio y el calenton no estaba funcionando en la parte de abajo y nos proporcionaron unos pequeños solo que no calentaba mucho, y el agua estaba fria nose si seria porque eramos una familia grande y se terminaba la caliente. Pero de ahi en mas todo estuvo excelente, la verdad que si nos gusto mucho y claro que volveremos a rentar de nuevo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur N.

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

Wonderful

The property was just as expected. Was a wonderful fun place to visit. Will definitely recommend it to others and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

Big Crowd, Big Fun

The house was great for a multi generational group (as long as stairs are not an issue). Close by there were hikes that all ages, and parents with infants in backpacks, could enjoy. The house was welcoming and beautifully lit at night. Beds were comfortable and plenty of gathering space.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwight E.

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

Big Ol' Place

About a dozen friends of mine get together every year to catch up. This year we landed at this house. Everyone was able to get their own bedroom, there were rooms broad enough to have everyone in them but also some spaces that allowed for some privacy. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbey M.

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

Perfect for a Family Reunion

We stayed here with 29 family members (19 kids under the age of 12) for a rustic family reunion. It accommodated our large group very well. It was nice having some separation of space between the first and second levels. Our kids absolutely loved swimming in the hottub and scavenging for nature treasures on the property. The large deck with beautiful lighting created such a pleasant atmosphere for our meals. The large living room spaces had ample seating for our gathering times. The home design itself is a bit eclectic, but it had all that we needed and we were thankful for the opportunity to stay there. Would recommend to other large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Karen L.

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

Driveway

For anyone on motorcycles this is a rough driveway to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend family get together

Unique fun house, needs work in a lot of areas, good for laid back fun crowd not concerned about details. Lots of space, great location for doing anything in the Gorge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Better than I expected

I thought the property was quirky in the best way. Weird, but cool. We had everything we needed, except wine glasses. If you're drinking wine, might wanna bring glasses. I would rent here again. The house had so much character.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

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

Friends Weekend

We had a great time! Building is quirky but extremely clean and ready for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Diana F.

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

Castle property

Was perfect for our girls trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Susan Ventura

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We are a husband and wife team who have several houses we have renovated and rent out.

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