The Naturalist - Kentucky's Best Hot Tub Feature | Sleeps 4 | Dogs

This was such a magical experience the views were breathtaking. The morning fog was ethereal and the way down there was definitely an experience. I can’t wait to go back.

If you're looking for the perfect place for a romantic getaway, this is the place for you! We absolutely loved the views, the cozy cabin, and the cliffside hot tub. We were able to bring our pups along for the trip which was a huge plus for us too. The cabin location is secluded in the woods, but is still super close to many restaurants and main attractions in Red River Gorge. Mike was an excellent host and communicator, and shared very detailed instructions to get to the cabin. We highly recommend this perfect mountain hideaway!!

This house has a very homey feeling; from the books to the wall decor. We loved the outdoor space, especially the fire pit up against a huge rock face. It would be great to develop the rock for private sport climbing! The only thing we didn't realize when booking was that there was no oven. Fortunately, we used the grill instead! We would stay here again.

We stayed at the naturalist October 3-5 2025 and we had the best weekend ever! As Louisville residents, and myself as a medical student, we were dying to have a nature filled relaxing escape and this fulfilled our expectations. The hot tub was perfect for a soak after a day filled with beautiful hiking and we especially enjoyed sitting by the fire roasting s’more’s at the end of the night! Mike was very accommodating and helpful to us the entire process and we thoroughly loved our stay. We highly recommend staying at the naturalist to anyone and everyone:)

Mike is the best host I've ever dealt with. Crazy responsive and helpful. Great little cabin with awesome amenities. Believe them when they say four wheel/AWD is a must. The road in and out is rugged.