Adventure by day. Relaxation by night.
🛏 Sleeps up to 14 with 3 bedrooms, a queen Murphy bed in the wellness room, and a queen sleeper sofa.
Spend the day hiking, climbing, ziplining, or exploring Red River Gorge. Return to soak in the hot tub, unwind in the barrel sauna, enjoy the game room, and gather around the fire beneath the stars.
Wake up to misty mountain sunrises from the covered deck, play lawn games in the spacious backyard, or recharge in the wellness studio.
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Welcome to First Frontier Lodge, your modern-rustic escape — a spacious, thoughtfully designed retreat created for families, friends, and groups to relax, reconnect, and have fun together.
The home comfortably accommodates groups with 3 bedrooms plus a flexible sleeping space, multiple gathering areas, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of thoughtful touches for adults, kids, and four-legged family members.
INDOOR AMENITIES
Kitchen & Dining:
- Fully stocked kitchen with cookware, utensils, and bakeware
- Keurig Duo with K-Cups and ground coffee provided
- Dishwasher, microwave, stove
- Small appliances including Instant Pot, toaster, electric kettle, and blender
- 20 spices and seasonings
Entertainment:
- 2 arcade machines
- Ping pong
- Board games
- Smart TVs in every bedroom and living room
- Fast fiber-optic Wi-Fi
Wellness & Comfort:
- Wellness space for yoga, stretching, or a quiet reset
- Blackout curtains
- Full-length mirrors
- Luggage racks
- Nightstands and reading lamps in every bedroom
Family & Pet-Friendly:
- Kids' corner with children's books and toys
- Pack 'n Play with sheets and high chair
- Kid-friendly dishware
- Cozy pet nook with a dog bed, bowls, waste bags, and dog towels
- Dog-friendly for up to 2 dogs (pet fee applies)
Bathroom Essentials:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Hair dryer
- Complimentary toiletries
Laundry:
- Washer and dryer
- Laundry pods and dryer sheets
- Iron and ironing board
- Clothes steamer
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
Relax & Recharge:
- Barrel sauna
- Jetted hot tub under the covered patio
- Outdoor dining table
Gather Around the Fire:
- Cozy fire pit area with string lights
- Marshmallow roasting sticks
Cook Outside:
- Propane grill
- Charcoal grill
- Grill utensils
(Planning to fire things up? Propane is provided; guests should bring firewood and charcoal as needed.)
Play:
- Spacious backyard with room to run and play
- Giant Connect 4
- Cornhole
- Tic-tac-toe
IDEAL LOCATION
A quick drive from some of Red River Gorge’s most popular attractions:
- 12 min to the Red River Gorge Visitor Center at Slade
- 13 min to Nada Tunnel
- 14 min to Natural Bridge State Resort Park
- 18 min to The Gorge Underground
🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
The home is designed to give groups a combination of shared and private sleeping spaces.
- Bedroom 1 — Queen-over-queen bunk + ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 2 — King bed
- Bedroom 3 — 2 Full beds
- Flex/Wellness Room — Queen Murphy bed, available when additional sleeping space is needed
- Living Room — Queen sleeper sofa
- Bathroom 2 — Conveniently located beside Bedrooms 2 & 3
See the floor plan in the listing photos for the full layout and room locations.
CELEBRATING SOMETHING?
Birthday? Family reunion? Milestone trip?
Let us know! We'd love to help make your stay a little more memorable. Simple celebration setups may be available for an additional fee with advance notice.
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ADDITIONAL NOTES
Guests have private access to the home and outdoor areas. The garage and a few locked supply closets are reserved for host use; everything else is yours to enjoy.
Self check-in is available through a smart lock, so you can arrive on your own schedule within the designated check-in period.
Please note that our lawn care provider may occasionally access outdoor areas of the property during your stay to perform scheduled maintenance.
Cell Service: Cellular reception may be limited depending on your carrier. Fast fiber-optic Wi-Fi is provided, and we recommend enabling Wi-Fi calling.
Nature & Insects: Bugs, insects, and wildlife are a normal part of a rural environment. The property receives routine professional pest-control service, but encounters are still possible.
Winter Weather: During winter and snowy or icy conditions, roads, driveways, walkways and outdoor surfaces may become slippery or more difficult to navigate. Please monitor weather conditions, plan your transportation accordingly, and exercise additional caution.
Fire Pits & Grills: Propane is provided for the propane grill. Firewood and charcoal are not provided, so please plan to bring or purchase them locally if you'd like to use the fire pit or charcoal grill.
