Welcome to 'Grey Duck', a newly renovated, eco-friendly cottage that sleeps 6, nestled just outside of the Red River Gorge. Grey Duck is located in an idle climbing area sitting only three minutes from one of the largest and most popular climbing areas in the region! This cozy cottage is the perfect headquarters for adventure seekers. Less than 20 minutes down the road is the famous Miguel's Pizza and Natural Bridge State Park. Your days of adventuring are going to lead to wonderful nights of relaxation in this beautifully accommodated cottage.
-- KEY RESIDENCE FEATURES –
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, Roku Smart TV, fast WiFi, outdoor fire pit, and Washer/Dryer
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds
- Fresh linens and towels. We also include essential starter packs to make your stay easier! (Starter packs include: 2 rolls of toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towels, shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, 3 laundry pods, 3 trash bags, and 1 sponge.)
- You will also need to bring your own firewood. Please purchase firewood locally!
- Please note: while the majority of the roadway to this cottage is asphalt, the driveway is gravel. Car is recommended. Trailers prohibited.
- Prime Red River Gorge location! Anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes to prime rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, zip lines, sight-seeing, restaurants, and much more!
-- POLICIES --
- We recommend reading our Guest Rental Agreement entirely prior to booking. You can view the entire agreement at the link provided. (Please note you will have to copy/past link into your browser. Links cannot be clicked on this platform.) : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T8orfPYIG0qypE1z2XpWhoZyXTlcu1MxpJZVS5kC3_c/edit?usp=sharing
- Check-in begins at 4 pm. Check-out is 11 am. Please do not arrive early or depart late unless arranged directly with us.
- No smoking (outside only)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
-- THE COTTAGE --
Bedroom1 : Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds
Enjoy an isolated, wooded, yet completely modern escape with the added comfort of a highly-rated care team available for any concerns that might arise during your stay.
Appreciate the grandeur from the comfort of the A/C or heat, provided centrally.
The kitchen boasts seating for six and a fully equipped kitchen, including silverware, utensils, pots and pans, microwave, and a gas stove. Take your meals outside to one of the several seating spaces or the private fire pit.
This cottage is far away from the chaos, yet close enough to the greatest area attractions in Red River Gorge. You're guaranteed to find peace, quiet, and a vacation you'll never forget!
-- THE AREA --
While you'll love relaxing at Grey Duck, you'll still want to venture out and take advantage of this cabin's amazing location. The famous Nada Tunnel entrance to the Red River Gorge is just 20 minutes away from the property, so be sure to head that way for countless hiking trails, rock climbing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, sight-seeing, bird-watching and numerous opportunities for photography! Also close by is the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway - be sure to check it out!
Drive through to see the Red River, countless varieties of trees, flowers, plants, and outcroppings of rocks – or stop to hike or catch sight of deer, turkeys, and other wildlife. For a memorable experience, hike to the famous swinging bridge over the Red River, located upriver from the Jump Rock and Swimming Hole.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park features the Natural Bridge, a million-years-old sandstone arch, which is accessible by hiking up and down the huge mountain or by taking a slow and easy ride on the sky lift. For water activities, like fishing, kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddleboarding, make your way to nearby Mill Creek Lake.
See the mountains from a whole new perspective when you go ziplining over the treetops for a challenging thrill in Cliffview, or drive through the Gorge to the family-friendly zipline spot in Frenchburg, where everyone from kids to grandpa can have a ball!
If you're looking for even more thrills, visit Southeast Mountain Guides for world-famous rock climbing and rappelling! They offer guided climbs if you're new to the activity.
Kids will love the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, which offers in-person venom extractions. Stop by Thrillsville to go kayaking through the 100-year-old limestone cave and putt-putt golf that kids and even the grandparents will enjoy.
If you love horseback riding, Whispering Valley Riding Trails is just down the road, where you will see waterfalls, ponds, rock outcroppings as you ride under the canopy of trees. The views are sure to be amazing!
Great restaurants are also nearby! Be sure to check out Miguel's Pizza, a classic restaurant that has been around for 30 years, Red River Rockhouse, a newer restaurant owned by young rock climbers, and Thatcher BBQ, which offers many delicious BBQ options! Also head over to Hop's for ice cream made in house and monthly brewery and distillery takeovers.
* NOTE: These cabins, while offering deluxe accommodations, are in a heavily wooded area. Occasionally, guests may experience weather conditions or power outages that are out of the host's control. The hosts will do all they can to assist but are not responsible for issues beyond their control. Our owners make every effort to keep the hot tubs functioning perfectly, as they are the most requested amenity. However, mechanical problems may occur that cannot be resolved quickly in this remote area and no refunds are made if this occurs, per the terms of our rental agreement. Enjoy the many other amenities, beautiful surroundings and area adventures during your stay. Pets Only Allowed at Pet-Friendly Cabins. Pets brought to Pet-friendly Cabins must be paid for in advance or at time of booking. No pets are permitted in or on the Rental Unit, unless the Rental Unit is Pet-Friendly. A Minimum of $350.00 per pet will be charged to the Guest for pets brought to non-pet-friendly cabins or for pets that were not pre-approved. Please contact us as soon as possible if your plans change and you must cancel or reschedule your stay. A $50 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations, and no refunds are allowed within 14 days or less of your booked check-in date. We will work with you to re-schedule your dates if your check-in date is greater than 14 days away. No refunds are permitted due to sudden inclement winter weather – but come anyway and get snowed in with us! We will accommodate late checkouts if roads are hazardous on your departure day. Please be aware that no refunds are permitted for cancellations on holiday rates, which includes but is not limited to, New Year's, Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For a the possibility of a full refund, you will be given the option to purchase renters insurance during the booking process, or you can contact us directly to apply this.
