Tin Cantina - Cozy Tiny Cabin Near Red River Gorge - Stargazing & Seclusion

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A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, a kitchen area, and a sign indicating 'Factory Parking'.
A cabin with a wooden deck, a small porch, and a metal roof.
A sign with illuminated letters spelling "TIN CANITA" against a metal gate, with a snowy ground in the foreground.
A rustic bar area with a television displaying a nature scene, a 'No Contractor Parking' sign, and a Pac-Man arcade machine.
A cozy cabin interior with a living area featuring a couch and a kitchen equipped with a stove, microwave, and various appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Irvine, KY
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Kentucky University
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Red River Gorge Geological Area
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Space

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

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About the area

Irvine

Located in Irvine, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Natural Bridge State Park and Southwind Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Paradise Cove Aquatic Center. Richmond Area Arts Center and EKU Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Irvine, KY

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Lake Reba - 32 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Eastern Kentucky University - 36 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 45 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 45 min drive - 67.9 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Ranchito - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Barn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Twin - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tin Cantina - Cozy Tiny Cabin Near Red River Gorge - Stargazing & Seclusion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tin Cantina - Cozy Tiny Cabin Near Red River Gorge - Stargazing & Seclusion?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tin Cantina - Cozy Tiny Cabin Near Red River Gorge - Stargazing & Seclusion?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tin Cantina - Cozy Tiny Cabin Near Red River Gorge - Stargazing & Seclusion?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tin Cantina - Cozy Tiny Cabin Near Red River Gorge - Stargazing & Seclusion located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Veterans Memorial Park. Bear Track Park and Lake Reba are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I enjoyed a relaxing stay at this property & loved the outdoor bar and TV. This well-designed property was as-advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cabin was in such a beautiful location will definitely stay there again….
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin off the beaten path. Great for a couples getaway or as a hang out space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was perfect for the weekend we spent in the Red River Gorge. The inside kitchen area is limited as described by the host, but there is a Blackstone type griddle and a BBQ grill in the outside kitchen area. We were only there one night so we picked up donuts and so forth in the nearby town of Slade. The house does use rainwater for showers and so forth. The host supplied drinking water in gallon jugs to use for coffee and drinking. My suggestion would be to follow the driving directions provided by the host instead of using a GPS. You really cannot get lost because the road ends if you go the wrong way. We enjoyed playing cards on the outside deck at night here. It was peaceful and only the sound of birds, frogs, etc. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay the communication from host was good and the cabin was very cute had what we needed. We thought there were beds for 4 but it is really for 3. No big deal for us our little guy slept on loveseat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little get away for our anniversary! We had a great time exploring Red River Gorge and it was nice having a place like this to come back to. We cooked breakfast every morning on the griddle and the tutorial video for the pellet stove was much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. We loved the tiny home and the outdoor area. We spent most of the time out there. It was just a little further away from the gorge than we liked however it was an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect reset

We love our vacations simple and this place made just that happen! Close enough to get to places to see yet far enough away for perfect privacy! We really enjoyed our stay!
As satisfying as our s’mores!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the outdoor kitchen/ fun area. Spent most all of our time there. Highly recommend this little get away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and cabin! The outdoor kitchen is the perfect space to cook and relax. The cabin isn't far from popular attractions like Red River Gorge. We have already booked again for a second longer trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I surprised my wife and brought her here for our wedding anniversary. We love the seclusion and the wooded atmosphere. The cabin was perfect for us and the outside bar area gave this place a special touch. We played dominos while we watched football. We would recommend this place 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is amazing! Exactly as listed…tiny & beautiful! We spent a lot of time in the outdoor kitchen watching football & movies as well as hanging out & reading. The weather was perfect to be out there - and it was so quiet & tranquil. We will definitely book again. The perfect weekend getaway for my husband & I! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adorable, well made, uniquely decorated cabin. My 5 yr old loved the bunk bed and the pac-man game! The outdoor kitchen added a lot of space to the little cabin. It was an added bonus to be able to watch the cabin being built in a YouTube video at Build Life on YouTube. The hiking in the area was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, cozy, tiny cabin.

We were looking for a peaceful weekend getaway and got exactly that. It's small , but has everything you need. We really enjoyed the outdoor kitchen. Used the gas griddle for breakfast and dinner while watching the Masters and drinking a Coors. Luckily had great weather to get some hiking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at the Tin Cantina!! The place was exactly what you see in the pictures. Everything was extremely clean & although they warn about bugs (seeing as you’re in the middle of the woods) we never saw ANY inside! We arrived to check in late (around 10:45pm) and had some trouble checking in but Erica was SO responsive & ended up driving all the way out to help us get in safe & sound!! Also the next day her husband brought over TONS of firewood She was so incredibly sweet and communicative the whole weekend with any questions we had. The bed was so so comfortable with great quality bedding. The towels were great as well as the shower water heater/pressure! The drive is gravel & a bit steep but my minivan with pretty bald tires made it fine. I cannot say enough good things about this place!! Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
Thank you Rebecca for your kind words! It was so nice meeting you sweet girls! We welcome you back again anytime!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
No hot water. Directions for hot water extremely vague. We tried everything and called everyone we knew to figure it out never did. Certainly had to make several trips to Dollar general in Walmart for blankets cleaning supplies washcloths to clean, rugs, something to keep the food cooking on the grill cuz it was just open and no charcoal. All of the wood was soaked. If the motion lights worked they would stand for 15 seconds and shut off. There were constants people writing motorcycles dirt bikes four wheelers walking around the cabin we could hear him talking at all hours of the night. It was not peaceful and quiet for sure in fact it was unnerving the amount of loudness and people that were around, not necessarily in your face but within earshot. There was definitely enough bedding to sleep several people but the blankets were thin and extremely scratchy. We didn't know that the electric fireplace had a broken leg so when we position that it fell on my dog. And they put a camera pointing at the gravel patio area where you would spend most of your time outside that was very uncomfortable. The Porta-Potty hadn't been changed in a very long time and smelled constantly inside and outside of the cabin. I would say the worst part was the constant people all around the cabin it was loud,i not peaceful. Felt like we were being watched the whole time. Cabin was cute. Enough for a two-day adventure, but I would not go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2026
Hi Heather, So you cancelled your reservation with us because of an "EMERGENCY" clearly you booked somewhere else and it didn't go well. We have on demand hot water, No charcoal grills, no cameras, no motion lights. We are very private and remote so none of these things would be a problem with us. We do not have an electric fireplace and we do not allow pets (I hope your dog is ok) we also have flush toilets and no porta-potty. Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay but it was not at our property. Not sure how you can leave a review after you canceled on us but I guess you can. Please remove your review and next time you need to cancel for an "EMERGENCY" don't get your bookings confused.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect peaceful and private getaway. Easy to get to, easy to get in, easy to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I found the Tin Catina to be absolutely perfect!! I enjoyed the cleanliness of the property, the functionality of all the amenities and truly enjoyed the peace and tranquility it brought. The outside area was fantastic for relaxing, playing games and for looking at the stars at night. I would definitely recommend this little peace of heaven for anyone wanting to decompress and truly enjoy nature and all it brings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great nature getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the Tin Cantina!! It was so a peaceful. The outdoor kitchen was so fun to use and it had everything we needed! We did get a little lost at first since the map will only take you so far but once we found it was the best experience! The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The AC, fan and standing fan was great to beat the summer heat! We loved watching Steve's Build Life on youtube! Everything on the listing was accurate and matched the pictures. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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