🐴 ManeStay | Horse-Themed Cabin with Hot Tub, Fireplace + Private Trails
Welcome to ManeStay, your cozy home away from home in Red River Gorge! This spacious 1,350 sq. ft. cabin is tucked inside the Cabins of Birch Hollow community, deep in the Daniel Boone National Forest, and thoughtfully decorated with horse lovers in mind. With a private hot tub, gas fireplace, steam shower, wraparound deck, firepit, and access to 300+ acres of private property with developed hiking trails, ManeStay is made for families, friends, couples, and anyone in need of a mountain getaway.
Located just about 10 minutes from the iconic Nada Tunnel, this cabin gives you the quiet wooded escape guests love while keeping Red River Gorge adventures within easy reach.
✨ What Makes ManeStay Special ✨
ManeStay blends classic cabin comfort with a peaceful forest setting and a fun horse-inspired personality. Spend slow mornings sipping coffee in the sun-filled great room, afternoons exploring private trails, and evenings soaking in the hot tub or gathering around the firepit under the stars.
The cabin is roomy enough to spread out, cozy enough to feel like a true retreat, and close enough to the Gorge to make every adventure easy. Whether you’re here to hike, climb, relax, or bring the dogs along for a mountain escape, ManeStay is ready for it!
🏠 The Space 🏠
Inside, the open living area features warm wood interiors, comfortable seating, a gas fireplace, and a flat-screen TV with Roku. It’s the perfect spot for movie night, board games, or a well-earned nap after a day on the trails.The fully equipped kitchen and breakfast bar make meals easy, while the large wraparound deck gives you plenty of space to enjoy the fresh mountain air.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements 🛏️
• Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
• Upstairs Loft: Day Bed
ManeStay comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests.
🚿 Bathrooms 🚿
• Two full bathrooms
• Steam shower
✨ Cabin Highlights ✨
• Private 4-person hot tub ♨️
• Gas fireplace 🔥
• Steam shower 🚿
• Horse-themed decor 🐴
• Large wraparound deck 🌲
• Outdoor dining and patio furniture 🍽️
• Firepit 🪵
• Charcoal grill 🍔
• Fully equipped kitchen 🍳
• Free Wi-Fi 📶
• Two flat-screen TVs with Roku 📺
• DVD player 🎬
• Washer and dryer 🧺
• Iron and ironing board
• Access to 300+ acres with developed hiking trails 🥾
• Dog-friendly with fee 🐾
🍳 Kitchen + Amenities 🍳
The fully equipped kitchen includes a standard coffee maker, blender, microwave, toaster, oven, dishwasher, 4-burner electric cooktop, cookware, dinnerware, and everyday kitchen essentials.
Fresh linens and towels are provided, along with starter essentials to help you get settled in. Starter supplies include toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, trash bags, and a sponge.
Firewood and charcoal are not provided. We recommend purchasing both locally for convenience and to help prevent the spread of invasive species.
🌲 Outdoor Living 🌲
Step outside and enjoy the peaceful wooded setting that makes ManeStay feel like a true mountain retreat. Relax on the large wraparound deck, enjoy dinner outside, soak in the private hot tub, or gather around the firepit for s’mores and stories after dark.
Guests also have access to 300+ acres of private property with developed hiking trails within the Birch Hollow community.
🐾 Pet Policy 🐾
ManeStay is dog-friendly, so your adventure buddies can come along! Dogs are permitted with a $100 pet fee. Dogs only, maximum of 2 allowed. Dogs must be crated whenever left unattended inside the cabin. Please disclose pets during booking so the pet fee can be added. Failure to disclose a dog may result in an unauthorized pet fee.
🚗 Parking + Access 🚗
ManeStay is located in a remote, wooded mountain area and is accessed by a gravel mountain road. 4WD or AWD is strongly recommended.
Parking is limited to 6 vehicles maximum. Additional vehicles must park at a nearby park-and-ride, and guests will need to carpool to the cabin. Trailers are prohibited.
📍Location, Location, Location! 📍
ManeStay is located in the Cabins of Birch Hollow community, surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest and close to some of Red River Gorge’s most loved adventures.
Nearby highlights include:
• Nada Tunnel—approx. 10 minutes 🚗
• Cloud Splitter Trailhead—approx. 20-minute walk 🥾
• Red River Gorge Scenic Byway 🌄
• Hiking and rock climbing 🧗
• Zip-lining 🌲
• Fishing 🎣
• Kayaking and paddling 🛶
• Horseback riding 🐴
• Local restaurants and cafés 🍽️
• Natural Bridge, sky lift, suspension bridges, and more within a short drive
Dining favorites nearby include Sandstone Arches Restaurant, Red River Rockhouse, and other local Gorge staples.
📷 Camera Disclosure 📷
Camera surveillance is present within the Birch Hollow community for safety and property security.
Camera locations include:
• Brookside: two cameras on a yard pole monitoring incoming/outgoing traffic and one camera on the porch
• Sundance: one camera mounted on the left side of the porch facing the driveway/barn
Cameras do not monitor private interior spaces.
📝 Additional Policies + Important Information 📝
Minimum booking age: 18.
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM.
Early check-in or late check-out must be approved and may result in additional fees.
No smoking inside the cabin. Smoking is permitted outside only.
No events, parties, or large gatherings.
Additional fees and taxes may apply.
🚫 Cancellations 🚫
Cancellations made 30 or more days before arrival are eligible for a full refund.
Cancellations made 15–29 days before arrival are eligible for a 50% refund of the total reservation amount.
Cancellations made 14 days or fewer before arrival are non-refundable.
Holiday bookings are non-refundable.
No refunds are provided due to inclement weather.
Trip insurance is available during booking for added protection.
For cancellations that qualify for a full or 50% refund, guests may choose to reschedule to alternative available dates instead of receiving a monetary refund. Rescheduled reservations are subject to availability and current rates.
⚠️ Please note: This is a remote, wooded mountain location. Weather conditions, power outages, wildlife, insects, and other nature-related conditions may occur and are outside of host control. While every effort is made to assist guests, refunds are not provided for issues beyond management’s control.
✨ Peaceful, roomy, horse-inspired, and surrounded by forest; ManeStay is ready for your next Red River Gorge escape.
- Please contact us as soon as possible if you must cancel or reschedule your stay. No refunds or date modifications within 14 days or less of your arrival.
- No refunds are permitted due to weather. No exceptions. Winter weather (snow/ice) and flooding can occur in the area. You should be given the option to add Trip Insurance at booking check-out.
- Please be aware that no refunds are permitted for cancellations on holiday rates, which includes but is not limited to, New Year's, Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
