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

Stanton, Kentucky
$199 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Summary:

Muir’s Retreat is a pet-friendly, architecturally unique cabin tucked deep in the pines of the Red River Gorge, just minutes from the iconic Nada Tunnel and some of the Gorge’s best hiking. Designed for privacy and connection with nature, this cozy escape features two lofted queen sleeping spaces, a private hot tub, secluded fire pit, covered porch, and stunning clifflined views—perfect for recharging, relaxing, and exploring.



The Space:
>Nestled in the heart of the Red River Gorge near the iconic Nada Tunnel, Muir’s Retreat is a thoughtfully designed tiny cabin that maximizes comfort while embracing the beauty of its natural surroundings.



The cabin features two lofted sleeping areas, one on each side of the space. Each loft includes a queen bed, wall-mounted fan, and curtains for privacy. Both lofts are accessed by ship ladders, adding to the charm and adventure of the tiny-home experience.



On the main level, the layout is simple and efficient. Beneath one loft is the kitchen area, equipped with a mini fridge, two portable electric burners, microwave, toaster, and basic cookware. Please note there is no oven or dishwasher.



The living area sits at the center of the cabin and includes a cozy couch and coffee table, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the Gorge. Beneath the opposite loft is a full bathroom, offering all the essentials in a comfortable, well-designed space.



Outside, enjoy a large covered porch, an overlook swing facing the clifflines, a private hot tub, and a secluded fire pit—ideal for soaking in the views, stargazing, or unwinding in total privacy. Whether rain or shine, Muir’s Retreat offers a peaceful escape designed to help you disconnect and recharge



Guest Access:

Please ensure to enter a VALID and operational phone number into your account/ reservation as all of your information regarding your stay will be texted to your phone. Thank you!



The Neighborhood:

Muir’s Retreat is conveniently located in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky!

Within the Twin Arch neighborhood right off the 715 Loop road which goes around the scenic drive.

5 minutes to the Nada Tunnel

7 minutes to Daniel Boone Coffee Shop

8 minutes to Miguel’s Pizza

10 minutes to Martin’s Fork Trailhead Parking

11 minutes to Natural Bridge State Park

12 minutes to the Gorge Underground

20 minutes to the Red River Gorge Zipline



Other Things to Note:

•Please ensure to enter a VALID and operational phone number into your account/ reservation as all of your information regarding your stay will be texted to your phone. Thank you!

•Each cabin is unique to specific items they include, however, RRG Getaways supplies the listed items below at all cabins as a baseline for guests. A starter amount of the following: hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, dish pods, laundry pods, and basic cleaning supplies. Any additional items needed will be the guest's responsibility to supply. We do not supply anything considered perishable or consumable, this includes but is not limited to, coffee, salt, pepper, oil and the like.



•Muirs Retreat is located in the Twin Arch development! Locate just 6 minutes from Exit 33 in Slade KY. There are several other cabins up in this neighborhood. There is private parking at the cabin.

•Pets are allowed at this cabin. We charge a flat pet fee of $50 for up to two pets. Please be sure to add any pets to your reservation. If you do not see where to do so, reach out to us so we can apply our pet fee.

•Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) are provided.

•The walk from the parking area to the cabin is a little steep, use caution and understand this may be limiting for some people.

•There is a very STEEP road that takes you up to the cabin. The steepest section is paved and therefore all vehicle types can reach this cabin (4wd not required). Icy conditions will make this road challenging to navigate.





Red River Gorge Getaways is brokered by Red River Gorge Real Estate - 10579 Campton Rd., Stanton, KY 40380



Interaction with Guests:

Cabin is self check in! We are available through messaging in the app, and respond very quickly!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Private Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Cymbre

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    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!

  • Eric E.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    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.

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    It was a nice and comfortable cabin, it was nice to have a hot tub after a day of hiking and sight seeing.

  • April J.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    It was great!

  • Nadia C.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay here. Cabin was clean and as described. Nice quiet area.

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    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.

  • Carie S.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    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.

  • Brad R.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    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.

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    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.

  • Shade K.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 25, 2024

    Great place great location to get away and really close to all the parks.

  • Shelley B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    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.

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