I agree.Īs dusk settled we made dinner, lit a fire, and were pleasantly surprised by the lack of mosquitos. Josh kept saying that this was a place that someone could come and write a novel. Man, I felt like I had been plopped into a scene from a Disney fairytale or into a story plot of a Nicholas Sparks book. When I first arrived at the treehouse I took a couple of minutes to soak it all in by making a hot cup of tea and putting on one of my favorite bluegrass artists Sarah Jarosz. They leave you gallons of water, cooking supplies for the fire, a small camping stove, board games, blankets, firewood, tea, and even pieces of Lindt Chocolate to welcome you at your stay. Well, they were right, and they couldn’t make it more welcoming. The owners of the Red River Gorge Cabin Company built the treehouse in 2014 because they thought it would be a fun way for visitors to experience the gorge. The hike up to the treehouse is short, but steep and not for those who have trouble hiking. There is no electricity, running water, or hot tub. The reason I loved it so much is because of its uniqueness, the fact it was a freaking treehouse, and that it was the perfect mix of roughing it and luxury. Known as the “ Flying Squirrel Treehouse”, it’s something everyone must experience on their visit to the Red River Gorge. But it’s not just a house, it’s a TREEHOUSE. There’s a babbling creek, a rope swing, and a fireplace that surround a fairytale-like house. Located up a steep hill back in the woods sits a place not quite like anything I’ve seen. The last place we were able to stay was my favorite. It’s the perfect place to bring back a carton of ice cream and eat the entire thing for both breakfast and dinner (speaking from experience). This one also comes with a hot tub, kitchen (no oven), and gas fireplace. A smaller one-bedroom luxury cabin that’s ideal for two. The neighboring cabin to the Rumford is the Butterfly Suite. I don’t think it’s possible to find a better deal.įor those climbing lovers, there’s a way to make your stay in The Red both adventurous and romantic. Get six climbing friends together, and you’re each paying $20/night for a kick-ass cabin. The starting rate for this rental is just $118/night. The best part about the cabin is the reasonable price. There’s a grill for cooking up hot dogs, and an oven that’s perfect for cooking your frozen gas station mozzarella sticks that you bought in a hangry rage. It’s located just a couple of miles from Miguel’s, and right in the heart of the Red River Gorge and all the climbing festivities. The first cabin we stayed in was known as the Rumford Cabin, a GIANT property that can sleep six and comes equipped with a full kitchen, foosball table, fireplace, and hot tub. On nights with rain, there is nothing better than coming back from a day of climbing to a cabin filled with friends. Luckily, even with the occasional shower, we were able to climb every day for a few hours. The weather gods did not help us during our visit, forecasting rain every day except one. We spent days climbing rock walls, and each night brought us tiredness and the threat of rain. Scroll below for a sneak peek in the ultra-unique Red River Gorge Treehouse. A family-owned and operated rental business with a sole focus on giving visitors unique experiences they will remember forever. This time, I had the opportunity to go beyond the tents of Miguel’s and get a taste of the luxurious, yet extremely affordable, Red River Gorge cabin life with the Red River Gorge Cabin Company. On my first visit last October, I fell in love with the area and the atmosphere around Miguel’s Pizza. Last week I returned to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky for some climbing and exploring.
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