'Alice Rocks' is ideally situated between the Red River Gorge and Cave Run Lake which facilitates a vast array of recreational opportunities. Longbow Marina is less than 10 miles away and the Gladie Visitors Center is about 15 miles away. For our rock climbing guests, the location means quick access to the Northern, Lower and Middle gorge areas - including many of the best 'trad' climbing areas such as Fortress Wall and Indian Creek. We won't leave out the sport climbers of course, with Phantasia wall being under 12 miles away, and just a little further to areas like Military Wall/Left Flank.
The 'Alice Rocks Nature Preserve' can be accessed directly from the cottage yard. The Preserve is 235 acres of natural beauty carved out of the sandstone and limestone/shale with abundant cliffs, hardwood forests, meadows and ponds. Wildlife flourishes here. Miles of old logging roads and primitive trails allow access. You will need repeated visits to explore the entire amazing area. Entry to the 'Preserve' is free, but it is not included as part of the cabin rental, and it requires a separate permission. A permit can be obtained by visiting by visiting their website - alicerocksnaturepreserve.. Please be sure to arrange your access to the 'Preserve' ahead of your visit.
The proximity to Frenchburg makes a quick weekend getaway - or an extended family/group stay - so much simpler and more enjoyable. You won't need to worry about packing and bringing every last item you may need. The Family Dollar Store is just a few hundred yards away. Within 1-2 miles there is an IGA grocery store and a gas station. Even closer are the Cornbread Cafe Restaurant, Subway sandwiches and even a Frosty Freeze ice cream stand. Menifee County does not allow alcohol sales, so be sure to bring any liquor or beer with you. You can also stop in Mt. Sterling on the way down. Mt. Sterling has a Kroger with liquor store, a Wal-Mart and a Lowe's for anything you may need.
Bordering the front of the property is Beaver Creek. There is a pedestrian bridge across the creek making a short walk to the Frenchburg City Park with its' playground. Directly adjacent to the property is the covered City Picnic Pavilion with a basketball goal.
There is something for everyone all year-round at 'Alice Rocks'. Each season can be a unique time to visit and provides a different experience. Fall brings cooler and drier weather and the changing of the leaves with its peak in October. Winter is the best time to view the amazing cliff formations all over the Gorge area once the leaves are down. Winter is an underrated time to visit when cool temperatures make hiking enjoyable and climbing is still on the menu with no bugs! Spring brings the flowers and you will want to see the dogwoods and redbuds bloom in April. Summer is the time for the lake and watersports.
The cottage is an actual antique farmhouse and portions of it are around 100 years old. The cabin has been remodeled with the addition of many modern conveniences. Please understand that old structures like this require a bit of TLC - and they just won't be the same as a new construction.
Our goal is to establish a clientele of visitors who love the 'Alice Rocks' cabin and the 'Alice Rocks Nature Preserve' as much as we do! We hope that you will want to come back on a regular basis to experience everything the area has to offer in all seasons. We plan to continue to improve the property and make your stays unique and memorable.
-- KEY RESIDENCE FEATURES --
- Amenities include: fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fast WiFi, smart TV, gas grill, fire pit, picnic tables, and more!
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bunk Bed (2 beds) - 4 queen beds total
- Bathroom 1: Full bathroom
- Fresh linens and towels. We also include essential starter packs to make your stay easier! (Starter packs include: 2 rolls of toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towels, 3 dishwasher pods, 3 laundry pods, shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, 3 trash bags, and 1 sponge.) You will also need to bring your own firewood. Please purchase firewood locally!
- Easy access to cabin and no AWD/4WD necessary.
- Trailer parking is available next to the cottage but does require some maneuvering.
- Gravel parking for 3-4 standard vehicles on site
- Short walk to Family Dollar store for anything you might need during your stay
- Direct access to the 235 acres of the 'Alice Rocks Nature Preserve' by separate permission only from their website.
- Perfect location for exploring both Cave Run Lake and Red River Gorge! Rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, SUP, fishing, zip lines, restaurants, sight-seeing, and much more can be found nearby.
- Popular attractions in Red River Gorge such as Natural Bridge State Park, Nada Tunnel, The Gorge Underground, Miguel's Pizza and more are less than a 40-minute drive away! The popular Long Bow Boat Dock in Cave Run Lake is only a 15-minute drive away!
-- POLICIES --
- We recommend reading our Guest Rental Agreement entirely prior to booking. This will need to be signed after booking. You can view the entire agreement at the link provided. (Please note you will have to copy/past link into your browser. Links cannot be clicked on this platform.): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T8orfPYIG0qypE1z2XpWhoZyXTlcu1MxpJZVS5kC3_c/edit?usp=sharing
- Check-in begins at 4 pm. Check-out is 11 am. Please note that arriving early or departing late will result in additional charges
- Dogs permitted with additional $100 fee. (Dogs only; maximum 2 allowed. Dogs need to be crated if left at the property alone.) Please check that you are bringing a pet during booking process for fee to be applied.
- No smoking (outside only)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-Guests can access the land in front of the cabin spanning from the bottom of the N hillside behind the cabin down to Beaver Creek on the S. On the W guests can go from the small creek to the front of the Barn on the E. Access up the hillside road to the N is not allowed for guests unless they have obtained a permit to enter the Alice Rocks Nature Preserve from their website.
- The cellar, pump house, and barn are not accessible to cabin guests
- The firepit may be used in accordance with the Menifee County Fire Protection District. No other smoking, burning or fires are allowed. They typically regulate fires between 2/15-4/30 and 10/1-12/15 with fires being allowed from 6PM to 6AM. Fires must be attended until extinguished and put completely out.
* NOTE: These cabins, while offering deluxe accommodations, are in a rural wooded area. Occasionally, guests may experience weather conditions or power outages that are out of the host's control. The hosts will do all they can to assist but are not responsible for issues beyond their control. Pets Only Allowed at Pet-Friendly Cabins. Pets brought to Pet-friendly Cabins must be paid for in advance or at time of booking. No pets are permitted in or on the Rental Unit, unless the Rental Unit is Pet-Friendly. A Minimum of $350.00 per pet will be charged to the Guest for pets brought to non-pet-friendly cabins or for pets that were not pre-approved. Please contact us as soon as possible if your plans change and you must cancel or reschedule your stay. A $50 cancellation fee applies to all cancellations, and no refunds are allowed within 14 days or less of your booked check-in date. We will work with you to reschedule your dates if your check-in date is greater than 14 days away. No refunds are permitted due to sudden inclement winter weather – but come anyway and get snowed in with us! We will accommodate late checkouts if roads are hazardous on your departure day. 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. For a possibility of a full refund, you will be given the option to purchase renters/trip insurance during the booking process, or you can contact us directly to add renters/trip insurance.
