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Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!

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Bear Cub Cabin Winter View
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Bear Cub Bonfire Pit
Bear Cub Basement with Bed & Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Slade, Kentucky
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Red River Gorge
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!

This adorable cabin is for small to medium groups and has all the amenities of a big cabin. It's cutely furnished and decorated. After a day hiking and exploring, sit on the deck and enjoy the view. One, well trained pet is allowed with payment of pet fee.

Major amenities include: Two Satellite Flat Screen TV's, Game Room, Slate Pool Table, outside decks and balcony, Two Charcoal Grills, and a 5-person hot tub.

This cabin is 2 stories. The upstairs Main Living Room has Brand New Leather Sofas, Foosball table, a 46'' Flat Screen Satellite TV with inputs for Game console, computer, etc. Kitchen and dining table join the main living room. Two private bedrooms each with a Queen Bed. One bedroom has a private balcony for taking in the fresh mountain air. Both share one full bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

The downstairs is a Game Room has a Slate Pool Table, Flat screen Satellite TV, and large windows to take in the scenery while staying cozy and shooting pool. The Game Room also has a queen bed and has an adjacent full bathroom. Please be considerate of our pool table by never: setting drink glasses down on it, using it for dining or beer pong, or attempting to move it so everyone can enjoy it.

Outside is a large Deck Built around trees providing unique natural shade, two Charcoal Grills, Fire pit, and Covered Porch on the Main Level for those drizzly days.

This cabin sits in vicinity of Grizzly Cabin and the Black Bear Lodge. Great opportunities for family reunions or large group activities if more than one cabin is desired.

Phone Signal is spotty in the area Bear Cub is located so plan accordingly if coordinating with members of your group. Usually a short walk outside of the house or towards the end of the driveway is enough to get connected. Wi-Fi is not offered at Bear Cub, Black Bear Lodge, or Grizzly Cabin at this time.

FIREPLACE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF ORDER!

Property manager

606-663-0000
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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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
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside of home.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Slade

Slade is home to this cabin. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Slade, Kentucky

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Red River Gorge - 16 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Callies Lake And Campground in Red River Gorge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park! located?

Situated in Slade, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Natural Bridge State Park. Osborne Bend Trail and Fat Man's Misery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Enjoyable place

Like the location because it was near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

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

Canin

Good accommodations for our family, we were attending a wedding, very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Cabin

Very beautiful and peaceful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

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

Great times

Love the place perfect for the weekend very clean and comfortable being there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave s.

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

Something different

I'm usually a hotel kind of person but I have to say the cabin was very nice I will definitely be back. the location was awesome cabins below but far enough you can't really hear them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

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

Awesome place to stay

This cabin was great lots of space, very clean, great location close to everything, beautiful scenery. Everything was exactly as advertised. Would give more stars if I could. You will not regret renting this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Collette L.

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

Climbing trip

Great property, close to the climbing areas and restaurants. Hot tub was great for a post climb soak.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline C.

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

Great location but

Location was great, but it was clear that there was a mouse problem. The cabin didn’t seem clean at all and the kitchen was not well equipped with even the basics to cook with, the oven and burners both smelled bad when trying to use them, I found later it was bc of mouse poop
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bill W.

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

Nice family trip

I guess we expected a bit more secluded, but it still a nice quiet area. We did not notice when booking that it doesn't have wifi, which actually turned out to be nice. All in all, it was a nice property. Don't expect a 5 star hotel, but it was great for us being on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek E.

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

Awesome

For the price it was great. Easy fast check in/ easy to get to. Clean and the hot tub worked great. Only bad I seen was no chalk for the pool cues but no biggie. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Short vaca

Had a great time with family taking in nature’s beauty. Pictures don’t do the cabin justice , really beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Near Everything You Need for The Gorge!

It was great... We didn't wxpect the little things we had packed for our stay... But, they were there...😊 And, the pool table was absolutely divine to play .... 😁 Would definitely stay in the Bear Cub II again...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

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

Wonderful place!

We enjoyed our stay immensely! The cabin was clean and well equipped. Excellent location! Close to Miguel’s Pizza which was excellent! Princess Arch and Chimney Top are the easiest out and back hikes with spectacular views. Our only complaint is that the pictures showed a fooseball table in the living room (which, granted, would have made it feel quite crowded as well as being loud… still, we booked partly for that) and it was gone. There was, however, a brand new hot tub which was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

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

Love bear cub!

Love this cabin and the ease of booking and check in. Don't usually review but wanted to give a shout out to whoever built the deck AROUND the existing trees. Most would cut the trees out of the way, but they worked around the trees and cut a hole in the deck for the trees to grow through. Would highly recommend this place for anyone staying in the gorge and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

connie r.

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

Overpriced and underwhelming

Cookware in horrible shape. No flat sheet or pillow cases. Bedding worn with holes in it.Beds were uncomfortable. One bed had springs you could feel poking your body. Another bed was foam and with two people it was like sleeping in a hot bowl. We had 3 couples in our group and there were not enough towels. Only one working smoke detector in the whole place, located in an upstairs bedroom. Guess they figured it wasn't needed because the fireplace didn't work. Carpet in bad shape with exposed tack strip. Great location. Water pressure and hot tub were actually very nice. That being said, this place was not even close to worth what we paid for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mahmoud C.

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

nice place, convenient location

The property is not fancy but quite functional and clean, with more than enough room and comfortable sleeping spaces for a typical family, everything worked as it should. No laundry but we did not need it for a weekend visit. There are stores near by and a good Mexican restaurant, and the location is close to the local attractions . Cell phone reception is very poor and there is no WIFI, which I think would be a significant improvement that should be considered. The gravel driveway is fairly steep and could be a bit challenging for a front wheel drive car. Overall we are happy with our stay and we would go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sonya S., Mason

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

Needs significant upgrade

The mattresses are sagged and uncomfortable. Sheets and pillows had hairs. The carpet is damaged and has exposed tact strips. The caulk in downstairs shower has mildew stains. The counter is tiles and the grout between is not cleanable. Gaps around sink are full of gunk. The drawers for silverware have ancient, torn, disgusting liner. Gaps at walls are filled with foam. Gaps in doors have overlays with other wood. There are no lamps in the bedrooms and only one in the living room. So it’s too dark or full overhead lights. The spotlights at hot tub are out. The gas fireplace required maintenance for pilot. Although it sleeps more, kitchen table seats only 4 and must be pulled away from wall and then you can’t manage refrigerator door. All Teflon pans are horribly scratched. Very limited to cook - 1 serrated steak knife. I would not recommend to anyone. - despite location and size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by 606-663-0000

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What makes this property unique

Located less than 1 mile from Natural Bridge State Park, this quaint cabin sits heavily forested with a view looking down upon a small tributary of the Middle Fork of the Red River near Rt. 11.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests