The Taoist - 5 Min to Gorge, Deck, Cliffs, Fire Pit

I first saw the cabins on Instagram and was instantly intrigued. When I discovered you needed all wheel drive to get to them, I was a little disappointed because I didn’t own an all wheel drive vehicle at the time. A couple years later, we decided to trade my car in and purchased a more capable SUV. I booked a cabin pretty soon after. We had such a great time! The cabin was beautiful, had all the amenities you would expect plus some extras, was private and quiet, and close to all the hiking and fun things to do in Red River Gorge. The host was helpful and very quick to respond. We enjoyed the view and watching the fireflies from the bedroom windows. We were traveling with a 17 year old and liked that she had her own little loft to sleep in. We ended up not bringing our two bulldogs (a little too hot for them to be hiking) but I love that they are dog friendly if we decide to bring them in the fall. One thing I will mention is the water is not great. It smells very sulfur-y. I do realize there’s not much that can be done about it since their water is most likely coming from a well…but the smell of the water was a little overwhelming. I would recommend brining or purchasing a few jugs of filtered water from the grocery store for things like coffee if you think it would bother you. Just wasn’t something we’re used to. 😊

The Taoist is such a cool place. We got away for a quick trip and we are so glad we picked this cabin. The firepit right off the deck with those giant windows was our favorite spot to start and end the day. Come stay at The Taoist - you won't be disappointed.

A couple getaway was much needed for my husband & I! This cabin was the best experience ever. It gave us the romantic spark feeling. It is as nice as the pictures. Well equipped with everything you need to stay in & relax. I was able to cook my perfect meals in that cute kitchen. We loved it!! Late night fire with some hot chocolate. Mike was very quick to respond to all of my questions & needs for the cabin. Definitely 5 Stars!! I will recommend to all of my friends & family. ❤️❤️

We had a great experience! The hosts were very responsive and we will be back for a longer stay in warmer weather. Definitely need AWD to access.

We reserved this cabin for a Valentine’s Day getaway and it did not disappoint! It is perfectly located so you are close to so many hikes, cute shops, and everything the gorge has to offer but is also intimately private. The cabin itself has so much character and warmth. All the details shows that the hosts are serious and passionate about their cabins. Any hiccups we ran into during our stay were immediately solved with a quick text to the host, Mike. This cabin truly offers a magical experience and I would highly recommend staying here to anyone looking for just that!