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

Escape to a lakeside haven where nature's beauty shines through the wooden craftsmanship of your home away from home.

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Interior
Pool
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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 cabins that 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 manager

Janice Austin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (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 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

9073

About the neighborhood

Map
Beattyville, KY

What's nearby

  • Lee County Recreational Center - 9 min drive
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 27 min drive
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 28 min drive
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 39 min drive
  • Red River Gorge - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Los Two Brothers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lee County Recreational Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 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.

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?

Check-out 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 steps from Daniel Boone National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bear Track Park. Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve and Bald Rock Fork Recreational Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jr S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
False advertising
First, the owner never came by to show the property or answer any questions or offer any suggestions until we were loading up to leave. Then he shows up and mentions there's a cave 150 ft or so down the path. That would have been nice to know yesterday or when we got there. We rented this property because of the mention of the boat with a motor. But when we got there, the boat was on its side and tied to a tree. I messaged the owner about it and several hours later he replied with "Boats are available only from April until the end of November". This was not mentioned anywhere in the description nor did he mention it until I asked. All that said, it is a nice cabin and we did enjoy our time there and sitting on the porch and looking out over the lake. Maybe mention in the add that "Boats are available only from April until the end of November" and come by and say Hello and maybe give some advice or answer questions in person.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away!
Very cozy cabin - clean and well stocked! We were there in November so we didn't use the boat, but what a nice option to have. We were close enough to all the hikes and destinations in Red River Gourge, but we enjoyed the privacy and quiet at the bear cottage. Definetely would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Just the idyllic getaway we were looking for. The walk around the lake was beautiful. The caves and rocky cliffs were awesome! Highly recommend to anyone needing some peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Great little cabin on an awesome piece of land. Super clean and it had everything we needed to cook a great meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on the Lake
This cabin was absolutely beautiful. There were multiple decks overlooking a gorgeous lake, a boat house, a fishing hut, a fire pit.. the list goes on. I could tell immediately the cabin owners took pride in their property by keeping it well stocked, the cute bear-themed decorations throughout, and the cleanliness of the property. The owners even provided us with some firewood and a container of fish food for the lake. We spent hours lounging on the dock just feeding the fish and watching the lake. I would definitely recommend this cabin for any couple wanting a quiet and relaxing cabin vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jim p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Everything was as advertised. My wife and I stayed in Bears Lair, and we felt like we were the only ones on the property, very relaxing and peaceful. Short drive to the park. Fishing was fun, caught a few catfish and bluegill. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Currey family
My family absolutely loved the cabin and the lake behind it. My husband and two boys spent every evening fishing and catching catfish. The location to the areas main attractions is perfect. The cabin was very clean and had all the supplies needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021