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Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake

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Perched on the lake's edge, Bear Lair offers a serene retreat with a 22-foot porch perfect for fishing or wildlife watching. Inside, discover beautifully crafted wood accents and enjoy high-speed fiber optic internet. With caves, cliffs, and waterfalls nearby, this cozy cabin is an idyllic escape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake

Bear Lair, our first cabin, is a cozy, intimate lakeside getaway. We built Bear Lair to feature the best of all the cabins we had visited, and we strove to add aspects that would make a stay here unique and memorable. Given the proximity to Red River Gorge and the Daniel Boone National Forest, we made every effort to showcase how beautiful wood can be. This includes the unusual ceiling, the hardwood floors, and the white pine walls, as well as the owner-crafted cedar chest, counter, and bar. Our cabin is now equipped with up to 300 Mbps fiber optic internet. A favorite of guests is the 22-foot porch overlooking the lake. From the porch, you can fish, feed the fish (with provided fish food), or just sit and watch for the wildlife that regularly visits the lake. If you are lucky, you just might see a deer bringing her new fawn down for a drink! Besides the cabin, the property has many features that you'll get to enjoy while staying here. From the caves, overhangs, and cliffs to the beautiful trees and waterfalls, it's hard to imagine ever being bored at our cabin rental. We promise you will want to return. A boat or canoe can be rented in season (April–October) for an additional fee, pending availability.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    Minimum check-in age - 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Events

    No events allowed

    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
    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
    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
    If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

    We should mention

    A car is required for transport to and from this property

    Property is also known as

    9073

    About the area

    Located in Beattyville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve and Bald Rock Fork Recreational Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lee County Recreational Center and Kentucky Reptile Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Beattyville travel guide
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    Beattyville, KY

    What's nearby

    • Bear Track Park
      3 min drive - 3.8 km
    • Bald Rock Fork Recreational Preserve
      5 min drive - 5.4 km
    • Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve
      5 min drive - 4.8 km
    • Lee County Recreational Center
      6 min drive - 7.2 km
    • Ashland Wildlife Management Area
      8 min drive - 9.5 km

    Restaurants

    • Dairy Queen
      14 min drive
    • Brenda's Bbq Smoke Shack
      13 min drive
    • Los Two Brothers
      13 min drive
    • Subway
      14 min drive
    • Billy's Place
      12 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake located?

    Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bear Track Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve and Bald Rock Fork Recreational Preserve. Lee County Recreational Center and Pendergrass Murray Recreational Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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    Bear Lair: Luxe cabin, private lake, caves, trails, fast WiFi @ Bear Track Lake Reviews

    Reviews

    Exceptional

    All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 97 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 97 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

    10

    Cleanliness

    9.8

    Location

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Michael B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Clean and comfortable

    Very relaxing and clean would definitely recommend
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Shelly K.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful peaceful stay

    Our 2 person cabin was absolutely beautiful and perfect for my husband and I. Your walking trails on your property are well kept and the scenery and caves are very awsome!! We rented your 2 person boat while there and throughly enjoyed fishing and exploring your private lake! Was truly a wonderful reconnect with one another (spouse) peaceful private stay. 10 out of 10, would stay again!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jennifer S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Bear Lair Very Nice

    The cabin was very clean inside. It sits right beside the lake. It great for fishing or just relaxing. We had friends stay at a nearby cabin and we could walk back and forth easily. There are many beautiful natural sight to see in walking distance.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Conor U.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great Place with some nice perks

    My GF and I stayed here while on a climbing trip for a few nights. we loved the vidbe of the cabin and all the perks to the location. Note the boat is $15 extra per day which we were not aware of. Deffinately reccomond renting the boat for at least a day. The lake was nice and the caves were a great bonus. Thanks Janice!
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Andrea J.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect cabin retreat

    Even better than described. The cabin was cute and supplied with everything you would need. Wifi worked great. Blackstone grill was a nice touch. The outdoor space was phenomenal -- decks on two levels and our own private fishing dock! (if anyone can get any of those HUGE fish to bite, tell me how!) We ate breakfast on the deck watching the fish and the turtles in the lake below. Just a beautiful view over the lake. Would love to book the bigger cabins and come back with more family & friends. Booking and check in was easy. 100% recommend.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Erika R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Beautiful place, we loved our stay! The property is wonderful and the cabin itself had everything we needed for a great getaway. We would definitely stay here again!
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sharon R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    The cabin was everything it was advertised to be. Beautiful decks. Very serene. Rented the boat and floated around the lake.Book it- You won't regret it!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Liz E.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect getaway

    It was a nice calm peaceful place to getaway. Janice was great and welcoming! And we loved feeding the fish and turtles.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Dianne H., Lawrenceburg

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Peaceful

    Love this place!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Steve P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Thank you!

    Loved out time spent here - peace and quiet and in close proximity to the gorge.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Terri P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Relaxing vacation!

    My husband and I stayed in this cabin over the Memorial Day weekend and holiday and it was a great, quiet area. The cabin was very clean and the kitchen was stocked well with pots, pans and seasonings for cooking. The Blackstone grill was a great amenity, too! Since the cabin is overlooking the lake, the host provided fish food and there is a boat that can be rented for your stay, also. The communcation with the host was great and was available if we had any questions. We were travelling in a Ford F150 and the parking was a bit tight so keep that in mind when choosing this cabin. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience here!
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    tom a.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Amazing KY experience

    Exactly what we needed. The place was very well kept and had everything we needed. The cabin was within a short drive to all the beautiful sights of KY. 100 percent recommend. Tom
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Rachael P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful and Relaxing

    My boyfriend and I visited for Valentine’s Day and it was absolutely wonderful. We had a relaxing time and really enjoyed hiking in the woods. It’s a beautiful property and the owners take pride in keeping it up. Very clean and has everything that is needed to setup housekeeping for a few days or however long you are there. Definitely would like to visit again, once it gets warmer outside!
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Amy H.

    Delightful, clean secluded hide away

    This is a wonderful little hideaway and just what we were looking for a weekend with our 2 daughter’s (7 and 9 yr). I loved the porch overlooking the water and my husband and girls enjoyed fishing on the dock and on the little motor boat. Wonderful little touches — fish/ turtle food that our girls loved throwing in the water, coffee, tioletries. The cabin was exceptionally clean. Thank you for the perfect spot to escape from our busy city lives! Highly recommend this property!
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    John H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A unique, amazing, fantastic place

    We loved everything about the Bear’s Lair. We’ve stayed at many VRBO and Airbnb places and this might be the cleanest one yet. But the best thing is the place itself, which sits right on a small, beautiful lake. You could literally drop a rock into the lake from the balcony. There’s also a fantastic trail around the lake that leads you to several amazing caves and limestone arches that rival the ones in Red River Gorge. The place has everything you need, including plenty of kitchen equipment and even a wide variety of spices for you to use. The place isn’t large, but it’s laid out very well, and there are a variety of options for sitting by the lake. There’s even a huge picture window in the bedroom that looks out over the lake. It’s an amazing view. Like I said, we’ve stayed at lots of other places, so we have to be pretty impressed to write a review this positive. It’s one of our very favorites ever. Fred was extremely welcoming and helpful, too, so we give this place our highest recommendation.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Keisha J.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Cute little cabin right on the lake. We didnt want to leave the cabin. They have fish and fish food and this was a routine with our morning coffee. So much to do at the cabin and property. The owner was nice. The cabin was clean.
    Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Jessica C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Everything was beautifully represented, and our stay was all we could have hoped for. The hosts were pleasant and well accommodating. I can't wait for our next adventure.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Nancy H., Shelbyville

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect

    This was an awesome place. We enjoyed the property and the cabin very much h.
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Ronald S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Quiet,relaxing an the lake was awesome

    We will be back
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Karen S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Wonderful place

    We live a very busy life, so we wanted a place to relax and regroup. This place delivered, it is a beautiful, quiet place! The cabin is awesome; it was clean and has everything you need. The view of the lake is so pretty and we enjoyed feeding the fish.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Nicole M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    PERFECT

    This property is amazing. You can vacation there and never have to leave. There is hiking, boating and fishing right on the property. It was clean and the hosts thought of all the amenities to make the stay perfect. We've stayed at a lot of cabins and this was bar far our favorite. The hosts were attentive and quick to answer any questions or concerns.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Carol W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect peaceful getaway

    This was the perfect cabin for me and my husband for the weekend. The cabin on the outside is “woodsy”. The cabin on the inside was white glove clean. The owners thought of everything. I loved feeding the fish right from the balcony with the fish food that was provided. Very well stocked. Far enough away from all the razors, side by sides and 4 wheelers that came in for the weekend but close enough to enjoy Natural Bridge. Check in and check out were a breeze. The owners promptly replied when I had questions. Wifi was pretty good. The scenery around the lake was beautiful. There were other cabins around the lake, but we felt like we were the only ones there. Very peaceful. Even though it rained we could still enjoy sitting and viewing the lake because of the covered deck with ample seating. The road and driveway were both gravel. There had been a lot of rain so it was a little muddy. The first morning we were there, the owner was out with his tractor and got the road in better shape to travel on. Lots of rain, but he was on-top of things. We will definitely rent this cabin again when we come back.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

    8/10 Good

    Kalisha B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    I really enjoyed my stay here

    Like I said I enjoyed my stay, there is just a few things that I would have liked differently. I didn’t realize when booking that this cabin was so close to other cabins. I also would have liked to bed to be more comfortable coming from some with back pains. However overall I would stay here again but just bring a mattress pad
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Jessica E.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful and peaceful

    The cabin was very clean, beautiful, and peaceful. It snowed and we didnt want to venture into the cold so we stayed inside and relaxed. The cabin had everything we needed. We wish it didn't snow, although it was beautiful, so we could have found the trails. We look forward to coming back in the summer when the weather will play nice. Very beautiful property!!
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Michael B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Fantastic experience and wonderful location!

    The cabin was beautiful and had a lot of really cool features. The owners were extremely friendly and welcoming and went out of their way to tell us about all of the unique and fun attractions that surrounded the area (caves, trails, views, etc.). The entire area is beautiful and incredibly relaxing. We will absolutely look to rent this property again in the future!
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022