Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky!

This studio cabin is the perfect retreat, close enough to many attractions yet far enough away to escape from it all! Whatever you do, you will treasure your visit to the beautiful and scenic Daniel Boone National Forest! This cozy cabin is 358 sq ft and has a comfy living area, 3/4 bath, modern well-equipped kitchen, memory foam queen bed; rocking chairs on the front porch, grill, picnic table, hammock and also a fire pit for S’mores in the yard, firewood supplied. The property sits adjacent to the “Thrash Rock” a geological feature of historical interest. Local legend tells us this is where the ancient natives and local townfolk threshed their grain. The area was settled early 19th century & locals say in late 19th century this area was a busy small village on the road to Sinking Creek and the Rockcastle River. Old home foundations dot the landscape. The cabin sits in the front of our 22 acres adjoining the Daniel Boone National Forest. Completed in 2016, Forest Cabin is now open for guests! Please consider a visit, you will experience nature at its finest!
Conveniently located 5 miles down White Oak Road in London, Kentucky. Exit 41, 80W. midway between Wood Creek Lake and Laurel River Lake. Maximum 2 guests, this cozy studio cabin is perfect place to escape from it all. Very little traffic noise & nice dark night sky, you won’t see another house in your tiny cabin in the woods! We offer many amenities over the local hotel room. “Its less expensive and better than the Hampton Inn,” said a guest. This is a great place to get away from it all! At 358 sq. ft. this is “tiny home” living at it’s best. Relax on the porch rocking chairs, hammock for 1 or 2, grill & chill at the picnic table in the yard or roast marshmallows for S’mores at the firepit in the yard, firewood supplied. Its like camping with all your stuff!
There’s so much to see and do, all within a 4 hour driving distance. Located off a winding, twisty road in the heart of the wild and beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky, this is a great place to watch birds and wildlife and unwind. Walk down White Oak Road or hike thru the rugged DBNF to Sinking Creek or drive along rugged forest roads to many lakes, attractions & State & National Parks: London Dragway, Cane Creek WMA, Wood Creek Lake, Laurel Lake, Rockcastle River, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Levi Jackson SP, beautiful Sinking Valley and Short Creek, Sinking Valley Winery, Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield, Wildcat Adventures Off-Road RV Park, Dogpatch Trading Post, Wildcat Harley Davidson Dealer and Wildcat Flea Market, Flealand, DBNF’s Bald Rock & Bee Rock, Great Saltpetre Cave and Preserve, Cumberland Falls SP, Wolf Creek Dam & Fish Hatchery, Lake Cumberland SP, Big South Fork NP & Sterns Scenic Railway, Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge SP, Pine Mountain SP & Cumberland Gap NP. A 20 minute drive to Corbin, KY will take you to Colonel Sanders original KFC restaurant and motel where you will find an interesting museum. Renfro Valley, Kentucky’s Country Music Capital & Barn Dance, The Kentucky Artisan Center and the and college town of Berea is about 45 minutes away. Take the Bourbon Tour & visit many distilleries including Buffalo Trace, Maker’s Mark, & Wild Turkey. About a 45 min drive to Jellico Tennessee & Hazard & about 1.5 hour drive to Lexington & the beautiful horse farms that go on for miles, a 2 hr drive to Mammoth Cave NP, & 2.5 hrs to Louisville, Florence Outlets Y’all, Cincinnati & Indiana Casinos, about 3 hrs to Ashville, NC & Pisgah NF, Great Smoky Mountain NP or Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. Many more adventures await including canoeing, kayaking, wading or whitewater rafting on the wild and scenic Rockcastle River, Beaver Creek, Buck Creek, Pine Creek, Laurel River or Wood Creek Lakes, Horseback Riding & other motorized travel. Take a scenic drive on a road less traveled through some of the most beautiful countryside in the United States. You will see and hear many birds and abundant wildlife, plants and trees and have an amazing journey in this magical place that is the Daniel Boone National Forest!
Locally, London is host to the July 4th Red, White and Boom Fireworks Festival, Laurel County Homecoming in August and the World Famous Chicken Festival in September. Enjoy Thursday Night Live musical performances during the Summer & a professional disc-golf course in Veteran’s Park. Many great local restaurants in London & Corbin & the KFC Museum. Throughout the year, London & Laurel County are host to many other fun activities, parades and festivals. Visit our World-Class Flea Markets for special treasures or local produce. Be sure to try Flower’s Bakery Honey Buns on 4th Street baked fresh daily they are amazingly delicious! London is a bakery town, there are 2 bakery thrift stores within driving distance offering many fresh-baked brand names you know and love! Must visit Sara Lee Outlet 9167 S Hwy 25, Corbin & take home some great heavily discounted Sara Lee products. Flowers Bakery on 4th St, London has their delicious fresh baked Honeybuns & also assorted discounted Tastykakes, Mrs. Freshleys & other bakery-fresh items. Find fresh local produce, great deli & meats at the IGA on 4th Street, & we LOVE Rock Bottom Soap Company. Also be sure to visit the Dogpatch Trading Post I-75 exit 41 to take home a souvenir of your visit! We are about 1 mile from the London Dragway so you may hear the dragstrip on weekend evenings, spring-fall.