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BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG

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A rustic building with a stone pillar, wooden beams, and a large circular window.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden-framed window with a view of a stone patio and outdoor furniture.
A spacious living area with a stone wall, wooden staircase, leather recliner, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located on the lake, this vacation home accommodates 30 guests with 9 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It features 1 hot tub and outdoor areas including a patio, balcony, and porch. Enjoy mountain views while engaging in nearby activities like rock climbing, fishing, and mountain climbing, with attractions such as Natural Bridge State Park and Fat Man's Misery close by. Please note that there are amenities located nearby, not on the property.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Natural Bridge State Park
9 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 30

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Spa pool on site
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Slade, KY
  • Place, Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fat Man's Misery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedown Island
    ‪5 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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, across from Ky State Park & 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 and sauna on lower deck w/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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Property # 1263288vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Slade

Located in Slade, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Graining Fork Nature Preserve. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Map
Slade, KY

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridge State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hoedown Island - 5 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cliffview Pies & Pints - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Hiker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG on 20 September 2026 start from NZ$2,220, including 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.

How much is parking at BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BIG HOUSE lodge is a castle like house, across from Ky State Park & RRG located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Natural Bridge State Park, Fat Man's Misery and Hoedown Island. Osborne Bend Trail and Kentucky Reptile Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treasure! This house was perfect for our family reunion. Great location for short drives to key attractions in the RRG area, plenty of space to relax and connect, and the house itself is soooo unique. Hot tub and sauna helped us relax after a long day. Host was great to work with - would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing and I will definitely come back at some point!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful amount of room. Everything was as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Celebration

This worked perfectly for our group of 18 ranging in age from 3-73.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big house for big fun

Big house with lots of room, beds, and fun. Can fit a big group comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Huge beautiful house in the heart of the Red River Gorge

This is a huge beautiful house in the heart of glue RRG. Perfect for a huge group. Clean hot tub and sauna, comfortable beds.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2025 Family Vacation

The house seved our needs for 6 couples and 15 children.It is very secluded. It does have a lot of steps.All was very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoughts

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had fun kids loved it Eli didnt want to leave he wanted to move lol kids was all good could of been cleaner most not of been used for a min was little busty and lots of dead flys in windows but other then that was great we had so much fun thank you for letting us stay at your home
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

Large property with plenty of space for our group of 20. Lots of bedrooms and outdoor space. Easy check in. Had an issue upon arrival but it was resolved very quickly. Rented both sections of house just wish there was an internal staircase connected them. So close to Natural Bridge and other grst hiking locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

June trip

Love quirkiness of the house . Plenty of room for our family reunion.The landscaping could use a lot of help. Too many weeds and vines closed to the house, steps and patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Thanks for your review. I am glad you liked the house. There are electric plugs in each bedroom but maybe they were out of view behind the furniture. We will work on temperature control in that sunroom bedroom for the snoring guest. thanks
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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