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Big South Fork! Peaceful, Relaxing, On the Trails…Six Decks ~ Nature’s Paradise!

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Miscellaneous
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
Balcony
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Strunk, KY
  • Daniel Boone National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Split Bow Arch Overlook
    6 min drive
  • Split Bow Arch
    10 min drive
  • Somerset, KY (SME-Lake Cumberland Regional)
    57 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big South Fork! Peaceful, Relaxing, On the Trails…Six Decks ~ Nature’s Paradise!

Tucked away in Bear Creek Resort, the Bear Lodge is located in the heart of it all! Private, quiet and surrounded by acres of wooded area and trails leading into Big South Fork. Whether it’s hiking, riding, climbing or paddling Bear Lodge is the perfect getaway! SIX decks overlooking the serenity of the woods and backing up to the National Park! Also, close to many area attractions. *Added bonus ~ enjoy the company of two resident horses on the property during your stay!
Cabin is fully equipped with all the comforts of home including...six decks, a cozy fireplace, and lots of outdoor living space. High Speed Internet is available for Streaming and for those working vacations. Enjoy the park hiking trails directly from the cabin...Bear Creek Scenic Area 1.5 miles away...just a short 5 mile drive to Blue Heron Mine / Access South Fork River - Kayaking/Tubing!!
AND....Bring your pup along for the adventure, we are Pet Friendly!

Cabin Details:

The Bear Lodge is truly a Craftsman's Masterpiece - all wood and professionally decorated!
- Accommodations for up to 6 guests
- 3 Bedrooms - 1 King and 2 Queen,
- Two Full Baths - Shower / Tub Combo in each
- Private and Secluded/Adjoining the National Park
- 5 Smart TVs for Streaming
- Fully Furnished, All Linens Provided
- Private deck off each Bedroom
- Gas Grill
- Outdoor Fire Pit with Wood Provided
- Washer and Dryer
- Great Room / Kitchen Combo
- Fireplace / Gas Logs

Comfortable, Quiet, and Peaceful...Also, Close to Lots of Outdoor Fun:
- Lake Cumberland
- Cumberland Falls
- Many Overlooks and Waterfalls
- Take a Ride on the Stearns Open Air Train Through the Gorge
- Kayaking, Tubing, Canoeing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Sightseeing, ATV/UTV Trails

Over 400 miles of horse, mountain bike, and hiking trails weaving through remote former homesteads, coal camps, bluff lines, overlooks, waterfalls and arches. Come to come to play or just relax. The Bear Lodge is the perfect place in nature's playground for outdoor enthusiasts!

Relax on any one of the six decks at this property! Private, covered deck off of each upstairs bedroom. Plenty of room to unwind on the covered front deck. Or, fire up the gas grill for cookouts on the covered main level back deck. Enjoy an oversized picnic table, seating area, and Big Screen Smart TV for streaming games/favorite shows in the Great Outdoors! Walk downstairs for additional covered deck with a beautiful porch swing and seating areas to enjoy the horses! Lower level also boasts an open shaded deck for gathering, dining, and enjoying the serenity of the woods.

For those that love the outdoors, enjoy walking trails right off the property. Catch an amazing huge waterfall, just a short hike from the cabin. For the more adventurous hikers, there are trails that connect into the park right from the cabin. Many trail heads, scenic areas and overlooks are just a short (less than 5 miles) away.

For more outdoor fun, enjoy the ginormous outdoor rock Fire Pit with firewood provided!

Inside the Cabin, you will experience a cozy comfortable atmosphere with a gas log fireplace (push a button on the wall) and Smart TVs in every room! Kitchen is fully equipped, including a gas grill just outside the back door. If you don't feel like cooking, there are many great restaurants close by (within 8-12 miles).

Fun on the Trails, at the Waterfalls, in the River, or on the Lake - Bear Creek, Big South Fork is truly spectacular! Explore, Enjoy, Relax, and Unwind in one of the most stress free, Nature Wonderlands you will find!!

Two resident horses on the property will make your stay Extra Special!

Check out McCreary Tourism on Facebook for amazing scenery and things to do while visiting this property....

** We do have 4 stalls and a turn out lot - 4 board fencing with automatic waterer for horses. This is a separate rental. Please contact owner to reserve this area. Horses are the regular pet fee of $50 each per stay. Thank you!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Daniel Boone National Forest. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Daniel Boone National Forest and 6 minutes by car from Split Bow Arch Overlook
Big South Fork! Peaceful, Relaxing, On the Trails…Six Decks ~ Nature’s Paradise! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Strunk cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Kim

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We welcome your pets! Fee is $50 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Big South Fork! Peaceful, Relaxing, On the Trails…Six Decks ~ Nature’s Paradise! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dickie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoor fun
Love the location. Not too far from any outdoor adventures. Loved the quiet evenings at the cabin the 6 balcony's were amazing. The horses on the property were grate We had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K., Dayton Tx suburb of Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky is beautiful
Beautiful cabin with everything you need. Great location, very peaceful. We actually saw and videoed a black bear on our first day driving just a couple of minutes to the cabin. We visited the Cumberland Falls, went on a train ride and visited the Louisville Slugger Factory, plus a lot of hiking through the mountains. Absolutely beautiful landscapes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
Wonderful place. Just as advertised. Easy rental process. Stayed 2023 now 2024 hope to stay again 2025. Love the cabin, the resident horses and the proximity to cumberland falls and other sites
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Relaxing
Lovely location that felt like home. Enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Loved the horses to feed. Quiet. Good place to enjoy family time. Needed more pillows and blankets and towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude an Rest
Was a very nice place. Ranch/Cabin style with the amenities. Very secluded and quiet. There are two horses that are nice to visit. Was a very good location to go to different sites for hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
One of the best cabins I’ve ever stayed at. It was clean cozy comfortable and just amazing. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay fir a peaceful relaxing trip.
The cabin was very nice, our only disappointment was when we were searching for a place on vrbo, we were searching for places in Cumberland and, this said it was. so we based all our adventures and sight seeing on that fact. It wasn't until after after we paid for it we got the address and found it was actually an hour south of Cumberland, witch add to our travels making most of the thing we wanted to do over a 2 hour drive. Vrbo would do better to give a distance from where you are actually searching so that one could plan there trip accordingly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway in the woods
The cabin was a nice cabin for the woods -- the porches were pretty dusty, but it was a very hot weekend so we didn't use them much; the living room was very small - -was fine for two people but would have been very crowded for more than two -- and the cabin was very clean inside, kitchen well stocked, etc. My only real complaint was the king bed (we did not use the other beds) - it was very uncomfortable and I have a chronic back condition (and am used to a tempurpedic mattress) so we only stayed one of the 3 nights due to not sleeping well and waking up stiff. I would suggest a better mattress. Overall, we would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth every penny
Hosts go above and beyond! They even had the fire pit loaded and ready to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

william m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The cabin had all the amenities we needed, was clean, beds were comfortable,and the surrounding area was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday trip
10/10. Everything was GREAT down to the tips in the guest guide! This is a GEM. Great property with superb communication. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific!
Great place to escape! The cabin was well equipped and clean. It was very comfortable. Lots of info was provided for things to do in the area, including hiking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous and Perfect
Absolutely gorgeous property. Great amenities. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., Sandy Springs, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great remote cabin
In the woods but lots of horses nearby. Cute cabin with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property!!
We had a fantastic time relaxing in the cabin. The house was spotless when we arrived and the host provided everything one would need for our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short weekend getaway
The cabin was just as described. We were the only people around. Very quiet and peaceful stay to get away from a busy life for awhile. Plenty of room and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
The place is exactly as portrayed. Exactly what we needs for the week. All accommodations are there to make you feel at home. Decor is absolutely beautiful. The owners are amazing. I have been staying at VRBO's for the last 5 years and this one was the best yet. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Girls’ Weekend!
Absolutely beautiful property in a gorgeous setting. We had a wonderful time relaxing by the fireplace, walking the trails, and visiting the horses. Thank you so much. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W., Wilmington, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Feels like your in a tree house. Def stay here again. We spent all our time on the decks!! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER S.

Fun Family Weekend
The property owner(s) were super nice and replied back immediately. The house and location was beautiful and lots of fun. We enjoyed that they had local information in the cabin. We love the nearby trails, felt safe to run, the horses were awesome to visit/brush/give treats and the outside bonfire area was so cool! Wish we had more time just to enjoy the cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lorrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
My family and I stayed at this clean and beautiful cabin for a few nights. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and hiking the trail behind the cabin. Cumberland Falls is a short drive away. We had everything we needed in the cabin (linens, dishes, etc.). Staying here was a peaceful retreat for our busy family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin
The cabin was clean and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed hiking the local trails and returning to the cabin to cook lunch and relax on the beautiful decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Macdonald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing stay
Beautiful quiet wonderful hiking. Friendly horses. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
Cabin was Very clean and beautifully decorated. Had a peaceful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023