Bear Creek Getaway- Mammoth Cave & Nature Lovers Retreat!

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A stone pathway leading to a wooden deck with a fire pit in the center.
A fireplace with a mirror above it, a welcome sign, and a small owl decoration.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, patterned cushions, and a vase with flowers. A kitchen area is visible in the background with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a wooden floor, and a window with dark curtains.
A white mobile home with red shutters, a wooden deck, and a small outdoor area with grass and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Brownsville, KY
  • Place, Green River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Edmonson County Public Library
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Brownsville

Brownsville is home to Bear Creek Getaway- Mammoth Cave & Nature Lovers Retreat! . Riverview at Hobson Grove and Eloise B Houchens Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Beech Bend Park and Historic Railpark and Train Station. Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and Capitol Arts Center are also worth visiting.
Map
Brownsville, KY

What's nearby

  • Green River - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Edmonson County Public Library - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Nolin River Lake - 19 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Nolin Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 34.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ’s Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mis Amigos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunfish-ish - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wimpey Complex - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Getaway- Mammoth Cave & Nature Lovers Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Creek Getaway- Mammoth Cave & Nature Lovers Retreat! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Getaway- Mammoth Cave & Nature Lovers Retreat! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Getaway- Mammoth Cave & Nature Lovers Retreat! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family had great stay for visits to Mammoth Cave and surrounding areas. Loved fire pit, wooded views and privacy! House very comfortable with everything we needed. Stephanie was great with instructions and communication. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy. We liked to proximity to Mammoth Cave. It was a nice place to come home and relax after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Time

Had a wonderful stay with me and my three teenage sons.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

Group of men up for a hunting lease work weekend. Private location with plenty of parking for trucks and trailers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed at this amazing cabin for our 20th anniversary. If you are looking for a peaceful location to relax in the woods look no further. The owners were very kind, helpful and respond promptly. Beautiful property that is secluded, lots of scenery and a lovely drive to get to. The house was very clean and welcoming, TV, Fireplace, games, fire pit outside, and a great deck to sit on and talk. We plan to book again in the future and bring out family with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

awesome little place near Mammoth Cave

Only one complaint: AppleTV isn't friendly for Android users Everything else was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mammoth Caves Family Vacation

We had a great stay at the cabin. We were traveling with our 4 teenage sons and it was nice that they each had their own bed and that we had two bathrooms. It was also great to cook some meals at home to save some money! The option of a campfire at night was a nice addition and we even got the teenagers to play some games as a family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to nearby Mammoth Cave

The scenery was beautiful and the house felt secluded. There was plenty of room for our family. Unexpectedly, there was everything needed for S’Mores which the kids loved! The fire pit was lovely. The house had many extras that are not always included with VRBO rentals, such as bottled water and K-cups, which is greatly appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The property was remote and away from everything. My only suggestion is be prepared for lots of bugs :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2020
Thanks so much for the 5 star review. We Appreciate your comment and are going to set up the Outdoor motion light to only come on for a minute or so in an effort to decrease the nighttime bugs. Thanks again- hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Creak Cabin

The property was very nice, as described. It was within 30 minutes of everything we wanted to do. We had a great time. The only thing I didn’t like were the cameras and motion sensor flood lights. Renting a property like this is normally for seclusion, but it doesn’t feel very secluded when there’s bright cameras with audio feed. However, this did not damper our time at all, and I do understand the owners wanting to keep an eye on their Property. We just would have preferred total seclusion and the feeling of being alone in the woods. The home was clean and very comfortable. Very well stocked with anything you may have forgotten. The small touches, like the welcome book, s’more stuff, walking sticks, map of where all the guests came from, towels, board games, and map of the property really gave it a little something extra. Overall it was a great Trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks so much for your review. We understand your feelings concerning the floodlights and security system. You did fail to mention that when you asked us to turn off the flood lights that we did so immediately. The security system is in place as this is a very remote property and can be quite dark in the evenings and the auto triggered flood lights are installed so guests can safely find their way to the door. The home is very secluded and the security system is necessary to alert us if anything goes awry. Thanks again for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy place with fire pit

Very clean and comfy house, even provided coffee and small snacks. Best part is the fire pit and outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

Great place to stay, plenty of room, and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax.

We stayed at this little "cabin" Memorial Day weekend and had a really great time. If you're looking for a luxury, this cabin is not, but if you want to get away and relax, do not hesitate and book this property. It is fully stocked with everything you may need and more. The fire pit was great, the host even left the marshmallows, chocolate and crackers to make s'mores. It took us around 30 minutes to get to the Mammoth Cave. Loved the peace and quiet. Would definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation in This Comfy Little Cabin

We had a wonderful family vacation in this comfy little cabin in the woods! The check-in instructions sent to us in advance and the binder of info on the dining table were both very helpful for our visit! The weather spoiled our plans for a campfire and a few other outdoor activities but we still managed to squeeze in a session of zip lining, a cave tour, a couple trails at Mammoth Cave National Park, and a couple hours of on-site exploring between the April showers. And my daughter didn't let the rain and wet firewood hamper her ability to make and enjoy her s'mores, lol. We would love to come back again sometime to make up some of the experiences we missed on this trip. Especially since we finally figured out the right timing for showers for the 6 of us so the water heater could keep up and no one had to take a cold shower. (It's a pretty common struggle when you have as many kids as we do!)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We came to Kentucky to visit the Mammoth Caves. Bear Creek was such a wonderful find. The house was inviting and made your feel at home. Definitely would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This place was absolutely amazing!! The kids loved being near the woods and a short drive to everywhere we wanted to go!! We will be back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location

Quiet location surrounded by trees.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

We chose this place because it was close to Mammoth Caves. It is about a 30 minute drive to the visitor center at the park. Other than the time at the park we spent most of our time in the cool AC at the “cabin” because it was just too hot for us Yankees 😄 The place was just as described, not fancy but clean and met or needs. We did enjoy a couple walks down the roads in the morning or evening when it wasn’t so hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Property

The host made us feel welcome. The property was very clean. The fire pit was the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the sounds from the woods. The host thought of it all to make our trip great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Very remote and private. The owner was helpful. My family had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation in Nature

We absolutely loved our time at Bearcreek. So peaceful and beautiful. We hiked all day followed with a beautiful fire. The house had everything we needed. Loved the selection of tabletop games once we headed inside for the night. Perfect family fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Wonderful property, the family had a great time exploring the woods around the house, no shortage of places to discover. House was exactly as advertised, clean, well stocked and maintained, would love to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Get Away

The place was well documented in the photos, so it was spot on to what I expected. We did a motorcycle trip from Cleveland, OH to Mammoth Cave and to tour a couple distilleries...and just ride. It was a great home base, Especially to relax after a long day of riding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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