Alice Rocks | Nature Preserve + Cave Run Lake

Welcome to Alice Rocks, our one-of-a-kind pet-friendly cottage on the edge of Frenchburg, Kentucky. Perfectly positioned between Red River Gorge, Cave Run Lake, and just steps from Alice Rocks Nature Preserve, this cozy stay gives you the best of both worlds: easy paved-road access, nearby town conveniences, and outdoor adventure in every direction. With room for up to 8, 2 queen bedrooms, a queen-over-queen bunk room, a full kitchen, gas grill, firepit, picnic tables, yard games, and plenty of space for your crew, Alice Rocks is a great home base for families, friends, lake lovers, hikers, and anyone looking for a relaxed Kentucky getaway. Spend your days hiking, boating, fishing, paddling, climbing, sightseeing, or exploring nearby small-town stops, then come back to grill dinner, gather around the firepit, and settle into an easy evening together. ✨ What Makes Alice Rocks Special ✨ Our place stands out because of its location. You’re close to Red River Gorge adventure, about 15 minutes from Longbow Boat Dock at Cave Run Lake. The Alice Rocks property is adjacent to Alice Rocks Nature Preserve, an approximately 250-acre protected natural area with hiking trails, scenic cliff lines, and beautiful wooded surroundings. It’s also refreshingly convenient. The cottage has easy paved-road access with no AWD or 4WD needed under normal conditions, a short walk to Family Dollar for quick supplies, gravel parking for 3–4 standard vehicles, and trailer parking available with some maneuvering. This is a great fit for travelers who want adventure nearby without giving up easy access, town conveniences, and room to spread out. 🏡Home Highlights 🏡 Pet-friendly Frenchburg cottage Sleeps up to 8 4 queen beds total 2 queen bedrooms Queen-over-queen bunk room 1 full bathroom Fully equipped kitchen Wi-Fi Smart TV Gas grill Firepit Picnic tables Easy paved-road access 🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements 🛏️ - Bedroom 1: Queen Bed - Bedroom 2: Queen Bed - Bedroom 3: Queen-over-Queen Bunk Bed That gives your group 4 queen beds total and plenty of space for a comfortable stay. 🚿 Bathroom 🚿 Alice Rocks includes 1 full bathroom stocked with starter essentials. 🍳 Kitchen + Essentials 🍳 The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare meals, snacks, and slow mornings before heading out to explore. Fresh linens and towels are provided. We also include an Essential Starter Pack to make your stay easier, including toilet paper, paper towels, laundry pods, dishwasher pods, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, trash bags, and 1 fresh sponge. Firewood is not provided. We encourage purchasing firewood locally to help prevent the spread of invasive species and protect our beautiful wooded areas. Propane is provided for the grill. 🔥 Outdoor Living 🔥 Enjoy easy evenings outside with a gas grill, firepit, picnic tables, and fun yard games for all ages. Whether you’re coming back from the lake, the trails, or a full day exploring the Gorge, the outdoor space gives your crew a simple, laid-back place to relax together. 🐾 Pet Policy 🐾 Alice Rocks is dog-friendly with a $100 pet fee covering up to 2 dogs. Please reach out to us after booking to ensure this is added on. Dogs must be added to the reservation before arrival, and pets should be crated if left unattended inside the cottage. Unauthorized or undisclosed pets may result in additional fees. 🚗 Parking + Access 🚗 Alice Rocks offers easy access with no AWD or 4WD required under normal conditions. Gravel parking is available for 3–4 standard vehicles on site. Trailer parking is available next to the cottage, but some maneuvering is required. 🗺️ What’s Nearby 🗺️ Alice Rocks is a great home base for exploring both Cave Run Lake and Red River Gorge. Nearby favorites include: Alice Rocks Nature Preserve — adjacent to the property, permit required Family Dollar — short walk for quick supplies Longbow Boat Dock at Cave Run Lake — about 15 minutes Natural Bridge State Resort Park — less than 40 minutes Nada Tunnel — less than 40 minutes The Gorge Underground — less than 40 minutes Miguel’s Pizza — less than 40 minutes Hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, SUP, fishing, zip lines, local restaurants, sightseeing, and more About Alice Rocks Nature Preserve 🌳 Please note: access to the Preserve is by permit only and must be arranged in advance through the Preserve’s website. Staying at Alice Rocks does not automatically include Preserve access, so please plan ahead if you’d like to explore. Nature preserve next door, Cave Run Lake nearby, Red River Gorge within reach, and room for the whole crew—we're ready for your next adventure! Still scrolling? Sounds like Alice Rocks already has your attention. Go ahead and make that Gorge-meets-lake getaway official. 🌿🚤 . - 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. .