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Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge

Vacation home near Red River Gorge in Stanton

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stanton, KY
  • Red River Gorge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Stanton

In Stanton .Stay at this Stanton vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Natural Bridge State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Osborne Bend Trail and Fat Man's Misery.
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What's nearby

  • Red River Gorge - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Osborne Bend Trail - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Toads Barn Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Callie's Lake and Campground In Red River Gorge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge

 
Ursa Major Cabin is named for the constellation "Big Bear", which is also the Big Dipper. This is our newest cabin on Star Gap road, set on a private 5 acre lot in the heart of the Red River Gorge.  It is about 1/2 mile from the Red River and 10 minutes from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge Geological Area and the Daniel Boone National Forest hiking trails.  Explore trails by day and sit back and relax around the fire circle and view stars at night. Or sit and view stars from the hot tub out back.  This modern cabin  has concrete counters, big windows with views, a large ktichen, two bedrooms rooms with queen size beds, a large bathroom with a full bath tub.  In the winter, enjoy the wood burning fireplace for a cozy enviroment. There is a grill, patio, firepit and plenty of outdoor space to hang out in the warmer weather.   We reguarly see dear crossing the yard or standing to graze on the spacious grassy area out front.  Be aware of chiggers in the yard if you sit and have a picnic on the grass!

 

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Renters who reserve property to be responsible adults and at least 25 years of age unless an exception is expressly made in writing.
Check-in time is 5:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM.
NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN ANY PROPERTY.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $75 fee. Please keep off pets furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

99019

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge to the airport?

This vacation home is 67.2 mi (71-min drive) away from the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge on Sep 10, 2025 start from $138.02, excluding 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.

Does Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge to downtown Stanton?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi away from Stanton.

Reviews

Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It was clean and had well-furnished kitchen. The hot tub is a nice addition to soothe sore muscles after hiking. We saw an indigo bunting, deer and fawn, and group of turkeys with young.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness

This place is not at all, but it appears to be

My family booked the cabin for 3 nights, it was nicely decorated as the pictures shown, however the functionality, details, cleanliness and the team's response regarding the washer being moldy and microwave not working sounds very unprofessional and disappointing. The test the washer and dryer are advertised in the website, there is no way the mold and dirtiness is acceptable, there was also mouse dropping on the floor next to the washer, the microwave and TV to be honest is a basic thing I don't think anyone really look for in an ad, just assume there would be a working one. We were informed on our way to the cabin the air conditioning unit broke, and they installed window air conditioners. They were installed but cheap 1/8 inch foam was taped on the windows. Because of how terrible the job was installing We had bees, wasps and all kind of bugs inside of cabin due to the poor insulation around the window air, we had to put paper towels to fill in the gaps, the musty smell in the bedroom due to the dirty AC filter and mold inside the air conditioner unit in the bedroom.the area where hot tub is in appears to be a garbage dump with broken fences, metal laying around, stuff thrown over there and unpleasant to look at. List goes on. We took pictures of all the things listed above. The only reason we stayed was because it was only going to be 3 nights, we would've left if it was a week.
Mold in washer
Mouse dropping next to washer in closet in bathroom
Insulation around window unit
Garbage area with broken fences behind hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Health Risk

We were very disappointed about this cabin. The pictures on line looked picturesque perfect, but were deceiving. The cabin was dirty, full of dead and live bugs throughout. There was mice dropping in the kitchen drawers and bedroom dressers, mold thru out the bathroom and washer. The yard was not inviting at all and looked like a hayfield. There was sheets of tin and boards laying around, a tree by the cabin had partially blown down and was still laying there. The hot tub was sitting in the grass with unkept trees and shrubs closing it in, not sure why it wasn’t on the cement patio. The grill had no propane. Management kept trying to nickel and dime us by offering 35 more to check in early, bring firewood and a 25% discount to stay another night. If it wasn’t for hiking all day and the cost we would have found another place to stay. All of us did have severe congestion after a few days of staying there, which I’m guess came from all the mold. This cabin should not be rentable without major modifications.
Mold on doors
Mold in washer
Mold on bathroom floor
Mold on bathroom floor
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in RRG

My wife and I had an excellent time at Ursa Major! Very comfortable property, excellent views, plenty of accessibility to nearby attractions. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mikekolson1

Liked: Cleanliness

Red River Gorge, KY

Ursa Major cabin was the perfect place to relax and recharge after hiking the Red River Gorge!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Great cabin in Red River Gorge area. Host very responsive. Huge area around cabin which is great if you have a pet. Nice fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet cabin

Ursa Major was very nice and matched our expectations. The two bedrooms have cute decor. We enjoyed the porch, fire ring, and hot tub. Plenty of room outside. Kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing connecting with nature

We enjoyed the simplicity, artfulness and easy connection with the beautiful nature surrounding the cabin this stay offered.Close to hiking/ cozy to stay inside, fun games offered and engaging book collection.The home made soap was a
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern but rustic!

Loved the style of this place! Kitchen and living area especially - and the high ceilings make it feel bigger than it is. Bed was comfortable and the sofa was nice to relax in as well. Perfect location for where we wanted to hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

The cabin was lovely - a nice mix of rustic and modern. Clean and a good location for activities. The host was readily available and easy to work with. The hot tub was wonderful on cool nights . The only thing I would say otherwise is the couch is a bit small- 2 adults really couldn’t lay on it comfortably. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACK W N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cabin in a Quiet Area

Very clean and nice cabin. The hot tub was super nice after a long day of hiking even if it was outside in the chill air. Very quiet area. High quality kitchenware. Loved that you can control the temp in each bedroom and living room separately. Beware that the area is very dark at night. Pay attention to their directions. There is no TV -- seen some kind of small TV in the closet. The wifi signal is not too strong. There is no microwave or toaster which we believe is needed. You do not need 4-wheel drive to get to the cabin -- just make sure you park on the gravel and not get stuck in the mud like we did. We love the area and will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect autumn experience

We loved our stay at Ursa Major. The cabin is in a great location and a lovely setting, especially for autumn colors. The design and decor are thoughtful and the cabin is well-appointed for guest comfort and convenience. The large side patio with sliding door access to both bedrooms is a nice design. The large outdoor table even expands for large groups. We made use of the barbecue grill, fire pit, and hot tub. We slept like babies in the peaceful setting and comfortable bed. We enjoyed ourselves so much on this recharge/R&R trip that we plan a repeat next October!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and peaceful --and stylish too!

In an area of country-themed, wood-walled cabins, finding an updated, pet-friendly home with nice views plus privacy is a find. We enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend

It was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY H.

Liked: Cleanliness

RRG

Amazing property very well kept great communication we had such a good time thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

samantha k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red River Gorge Retreat

My husband, myself, and our dog stayed here for a weekend of hiking in Red River Gorge. The location is pretty close to all of the trails we hiked and the house itself was perfect for coming back at night to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy & peaceful but not too remote to adventure!

I've stayed in RRG a lot over the last two years and this was one of my favorite rentals. The location put me in a great place for accessing all of my favorite hiking spots in 35 minutes or less and right to town for dinners after a long day while at the same time delivering on all of my cabin needs- true dark, crickets, peace, and a good fire pit! The cabin is really well decorated, beds are comfy, and the cozy level was high. Heads up to parents with little kids: my toddler found a mouse trap in a cabinet I thought I'd checked and came SO close to catching her finger in it. Check spaces before little hands explore because ouch! That would've been a terrible start to the trip. I would absolutely rent here again. We loved it. PS hot tub was super clean and the bath was a welcome gift after big hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Boyer Bait Company

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay near Red River Gorge

Perfect, clean and comfortable spot near Red River Gorge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Artistic Feast

The cottage was beautifully appointed and perfect for a group of 3 or 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and quiet experience

What a cute small home located at the top of a hill and with great privacy! Hope they decide to get a TV for one of the bedrooms in the future but that’s my only complaint!! Would stay here again in a heartbeat - the hot tub was super fun and lights up at night which was a great perk. Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

We had a great 1 night stay at Ursa Major. The stars were incredible! The teenagers loved the hot tub and everything appeared clean. Unfortunately there were lots of ants in the shower and we saw a very brave mouse several times. This made sleeping difficult. 😔
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful

Enjoyed the location and the cabin. Excellent. I small item, the gas grill needs new burners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome cabin close to climbing!

Perfect place to stay for a week long climbing trip to the Red! Kitchen had everything for cooking meals and beds were comfy enough. Plenty of shared common space for 2 couples. Hot tub was clean and was nice to have after a long day of climbing. Good communication with property manager. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodes B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable!

The cabin was clean, comfortable, and felt updated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023