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Muir's Retreat - Hot Tub | Pet Friendly | Private | Located Just Minutes from Nada Tunnel!

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Muir's Retreat! Enjoy a peaceful time in the great outdoors.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest, accessible by a dirt path.
In the heart of the Red River Gorge, Enjoy watching the sun go down over the KY mountains.
The main path to the front door, with access to the hot tub. Or take the path down to the outdoor fire pit! Firewood is not provided.
Private hot tub for guest access only. Open 24/7 year round.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated spa pool, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Private spa tub
    A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Private spa pool
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Stanton, KY
  • Place, Red River Gorge Geological Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Stanton

Located in Stanton, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge Geological Area. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
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Map
Stanton, KY

What's nearby

  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Osborne Bend Trail - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Hiker - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muir's Retreat - Hot Tub | Pet Friendly | Private | Located Just Minutes from Nada Tunnel! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Muir's Retreat - Hot Tub | Pet Friendly | Private | Located Just Minutes from Nada Tunnel!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Muir's Retreat - Hot Tub | Pet Friendly | Private | Located Just Minutes from Nada Tunnel!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muir's Retreat - Hot Tub | Pet Friendly | Private | Located Just Minutes from Nada Tunnel!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muir's Retreat - Hot Tub | Pet Friendly | Private | Located Just Minutes from Nada Tunnel! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kentucky Reptile Zoo and within 6 miles (10 km) of Natural Bridge State Park and Osborne Bend Trail. Fat Man's Misery and Red River Gorge Geological Area are also within 6 miles (10 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. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
The property was clean and as described. It is secluded and made for a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 29 October 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful 10/10 review, Greg! We're happy to hear you found the cabin clean, comfortable, and just as described. It's great to know you enjoyed the peaceful, secluded setting and had a relaxing getaway! We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back to the Gorge again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice and comfortable cabin, it was nice to have a hot tub after a day of hiking and sight seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2025
Thank you so much for your 10/10 rating! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back to any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. Cabin was clean and as described. Nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
Nadia, we appreciate your honest review! Thanks for staying with us. You're welcome back to any of our RRG Getaway cabins anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with the property and communication from the owner. Check in was automatic - I received an email and text with the access code for keyless entry the morning of our check in. The property was clean, everything was in working order, and it was exactly as described in the listing. It is close to everything you need and the Natural Bridge park - we didn’t have to drive more than a few miles except when we took the scenic byway but even that begins at the end of the driveway. The beds are very firm. I would call them hard. We bought a mattress pad after the first night. You may want to bring one with you but maybe we are just used to a softer mattress. We arranged for a late checkout at the last minute and had very timely and polite communications with the owner. I would absolutely stay here again!The following points are to assist others in choosing a property and they are NOT complaints. The refrigerator is dorm sized, there is no stove/oven but 2 hot plates are provided. The ladders accessing the lofts are steep but even with our back problems, my husband and I had no issues using them. The driveway is very steep and narrow but we had no problem getting in or out in a front wheel drive sedan. It may be an issue in the winter when roads get slick so take that into consideration. There is no TV or WiFi (doesn’t matter to us) but there is a cell tower at the top of the hill so we had a good signal.Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 30 October 2026
Wow, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed 10/10 review, Elizabeth! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cabin clean, well maintained, and just as described! We're also glad our team made the check-in process and last-minute late checkout easy for you. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share so many helpful details for future guests, especially about the kitchen setup, loft access, driveway, and amenities. We're sorry the mattresses were a bit firmer than you prefer, but we appreciate that feedback as well! It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the convenient location and exploring the beautiful Natural Bridge area. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We'd absolutely love to welcome you back to the Gorge someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as advertised

Great place great location to get away and really close to all the parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small and charming

This was a really cool and cozy cabin. Very functional and private. It is also close to the Nada Tunnel and Red River Gorge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin!

This cabin is a real gem, and what a great location! We enjoyed the property very much. My daughter, her friend and I were in the Gorge for hiking, so the location was perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed and we used the grill and firepit, as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Thank you for your review! We would be happy to host you again at any of our RRGGetaways properties!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary getaway

My partner and I had a great stay. We were so close to everything but still surrounded by beautiful nature. We spent our time playing board games on the great porch and in the hot tub. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend get away.

Came to hike the Red River Gorge. Cabin conveniently located. Driveway was steep but well kept. Neighborhood was peaceful. Cabin was clean and basics were stocked. Both bedrooms are lofted, so be ok to climb a ladder. Hot tub was great and nice to have adter that long hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Welcome back to any of our RRG Getaway cabins anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Wonderful cabin setup, perfect place/location to disconnect and be in nature
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Girls Getaway

The accommodations were as described, and the setting was ideal for our time spent. Navigating the walkway down was manageable, but not ideal with luggage and food items, We appreciated all the attention to detail on the interior and especially enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings. Thank-you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet simplicity

Muir Retreat was is a great getaway for a couple or small family. Deck swing and hot tub were great after a days hike. Water pressure was great. We spend 4 nights and the refrig was the right size freezer provided needed ice. Steep gravel hill could use steps at least to deck. Getting firewood to the fire pit was a challenge. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we can host on your next trip to the Gorge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Went to Muir’s Cabin to celebrate my 40th birthday! It was clean, cozy, secluded enough, and relaxing. Only 2 minor issues were the fan in the loft was not working, but AC unit was good enough that it wasn’t too bad AND the 500 piece puzzle ended up being a 499 piece puzzle! Other than that would totally recommend and would love to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We visit the RRG every year. For us, we just did not do enough research on the property. While it was clean the cabin is really small. I wish it had been advertised as a “minimalist” or “tiny” cabin. The lack of a stove, full refrigerator and no wi-fi were disappointing. Again, we should have researched further but it is also not evident by the general description of the property. My wife and I made the most of it and had a nice weekend but we will look for something else next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re glad to hear you still enjoyed a nice weekend in the Gorge. We’re sorry to hear that the cabin felt smaller than expected and that the kitchen setup and lack of Wi-Fi didn’t meet your needs. Our listing is intended to highlight the minimalist, tiny-cabin nature of the space, and we do list out the included kitchen features and note that Wi-Fi is not available. That said, feedback like yours helps us identify where we might be able to make the size and amenities stand out even more visually so guests can easily determine if it’s the right fit for their stay. We truly appreciate you visiting RRG again and hope you had a relaxing getaway together. If you return in the future, we’d love to help you find one of our larger cabins that might better suit what you’re looking for.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay

Must be able to climb up ladders to bed the kiddos loved it. Had to sweep bathroom and livingroom dirt was under rug. Wish it had a small stove but the infrared skillet worked. Hot tub was amazing so quiet just wished it didnt rain as much. No tv, did have some board games if yiu take kiddos might want to take fun games as well as no.wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2025
Hey Jessica, we appreciate your honest review. We hope the pictures on our listing can provide accurate depictions of the space for future guests as well as our amenities that we provide in our amenities section. We work hard to improve the cleanliness of this cabin, thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cabin!

My girlfriend and I had an EXCELLENT stay here. The location gives the perfect amount of privacy. However, make sure you're not taking a car to this location, because I'm not sure if we would've made it if we weren't in my truck. Also, please be aware that the stairs to the lofts with the beds are not pet friendly, so if your fur-babies plan on sleeping with you, you might want to look into other options. The stairs that lead to the beds are steep and could be an issue for some older or less able bodied guests. All in all, we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice stay

Overall, my son and I were very happy with our stay. A few things to realize are: you have to climb ladders to get to the loft bedrooms, the only bathroom is on the main floor (so if you have to get up in the middle of the night you have to negotiate the ladder), there is only a tiny refrigerator (think dorm room size), and there is no stove (but there are a couple of electric hot plate type cooking surfaces). None of those things were a detractor for us except maybe the tiny fridge. I would suggest to the owner that they put some steps from the parking to the front porch/deck area. I don’t mind the steepness of the incline but with the small gravel it was very easy to slide and almost fall. The biggest plus to me was the environment. Even though there were other cabins in the area, you couldn’t see them. You might hear people, but if you couldn’t, you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. It was beautiful! We took our dogs and they had a lot of fun playing in the woods around the area and walking around with me looking at the other beautiful cabins. It really was ideal even though there are still unfinished areas from construction. I felt like the description of the cabin mostly prepared me for the terrain. Overall, the cabin and the setting were beautiful and I would highly recommend it. Just realize what you’re getting and what you’re not and whether those things are important to you. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host you at any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you so much for your 10/10 rating! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to welcome you back to any of our RRG Getaways properties anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you!
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