Emerald Forest ~ Magical forest themed cabin in Daniel Boone Forest along river!

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10.0Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"What an amazing place! I highly recommend staying here. Susan was the kindest host I’ve ever encountered, she really made us feel so welcome. It’s a magical experience, both inside the cabin and outsi..."
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

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5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cabin rental

Our Emerald Forest cabin is green + magical forest themed, with pretty décor, beautifully stained local-sourced wood, boutique/rustic hand-built furnishings, and lots of delightful touches throughout the cabin. Emerald Forest has an open floor plan with 3 beds and sleeps up to 5 people: Includes a Queen bed on the main floor + a faux leather sofa which seats 2 - 3 adults and folds out to a twin bed, plus a 3rd bed in the loft above. The living room area also has a coffee table and 2 chairs. Please See Photos. **When booking, please let us know how many guests and beds needed.**

We're on private property nestled within Daniel Boone Nat’l Forest, conveniently located 4 easy miles off Intestate-75 along a pretty forested state road. Rockcastle River runs along the entire lower part of our property down an embankment.

We have 5 pretty, color + nature themed cabins listed here on our same property, all within walking distance of each other. We don’t allow pets in Emerald Forest, Sapphire Springs & Tangerine Dreams cabins (in order to accommodate guests who may have severe allergies/asthma), however we do allow pets in 2 of our 5 cabins which you can find listed here: Ruby Ravine and Riverside Blue cabins.

We're open year round and for all holidays and offer a fun, relaxing cabin stay for birthday celebrations, anniversaries, romantic getaways, Christmas, Valentine's Day, family reunions, retirement celebrations, honeymoons, a warm comfy clean place to stay when off-roading, hiking or kayaking in the area, and a restful stop during a long road trip! We enjoy decorating for the holidays and for special occasions so let us know if you're celebrating anything!

Once your cabin is booked, we'll send you our helpful cabin info sheet and our website with lots of info & links for all sorts of things to do in the area for all energy levels! Dining, drinks, live music, beautiful hikes, waterfalls & walking trails, historic sites, antiquing, rock hunting, zip lining, bowling, paint ball, car races, beautiful Fall colors, fishing, and kayak rental & shuttle further down our road.

AMENITIES:
>Full bathroom, shower/tub. Set of towels provided for each guest.
>Full kitchen with real hammered-copper sink, brass dragon faucet, retro style refrigerator/freezer, retro style microwave, 4 burner stove/oven, toaster, pots & pans, dishes, utensils, tea kettle.
> Liquid hand soap in bathroom & kitchen.
> Pantry items: Popcorn, hot cocoa, spices, cooking spray.
> Coffee & tea-variety bar with flavored syrups & cream options.
> Fun board games, Jenga, deck of cards, camping-themed game, etc.
> AC/heater: Mini Split heats and cools your cabin quickly! We also provide a space heater for your bathroom, a floor fan in the loft sleeping space above, and a central ceiling fan.
> Coffee table, 2 dining chairs, sofa
> Pretty lighting ambiance – Indoor lights with color options and remote control.

> Not included: Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel
> No Smoking allowed in cabin.
> We don't charge a cleaning fee. We just ask for dishes cleaned upon departure, trash bagged up, and absolutely no littering, including no cigarette butts or bottle caps tossed in the fire pit or driveway.

> Pasture pets: On the other side of our property across a ravine/creek are our pasture pets who you're welcome to visit! - 4 cute donkeys, 3 goats and pretty chickens.

>We often have farm fresh eggs from our free range chickens, so if you'd like some eggs, check with us for availability! We can leave some in your fridge when available :)

OUTDOORS:
> Front porch overlooks trees, gravel parking area, grass field, and your fire pit below.
> Your cabin has its own coal BBQ stand on wheels, a few camping chairs, and portable metal fire pit.
> Pretty outdoor solar lights automatically come on at night to help light the driveway, walking paths, decks and cabin steps.
> If you enjoy playing bean-bag toss/corn-hole game, let us know so we can leave it out for you! It's a wood board so we leave it in storage until someone asks for it :)

PARKING: Parking space on gravel in front of your cabin between trees. Additional parking for another car and/or ATV trailers also available on a nearby gravel area or larger gravel area further down our driveway.

****If our Emerald Forest cabin is booked on your preferred dates, or if you have friends joining you who also need a cabin, check out our 4 other pretty cabins listed here, all on our same property within walking distance, and each with full kitchen & bathroom. Each are color themed with fun, unique decor and hand-built furnishings:
~ Ruby Ravine cabin (red + rustic/boutique themed). Same layout & size as Emerald Forest.
~ Sapphire Springs (blue + water themed). Same layout & size.
~ Tangerine Dreams (orange + citrus & Mid Century Modern themed). Same layout & size.
~ Riverside Blue (blue + forest themed). Sleeps up to 7. Located across the grounds above Rockcastle River

Group Bookings: You can book your group stay here for family & friend reunions, wedding guest stay, writer group retreats, church youth group retreats, work team building functions, hiking, cycling and off-roading groups, yoga retreats, etc. Check with us to see how many of our 5 cabins are available during the dates you’re interested in and let us know how many people in your group and number of beds needed. We’re happy to discuss options.

What’s Nearby:
> KAYAK RENTAL & SHUTTLE SERVICE 2 miles further down our road along on Rockcastle River. There are 2 river beaches along our road.
> 10 miles from the city of London for shopping, dining, drinks, live music, and recreation including Tree Top Adventures + Zip Lining, a large bowling alley
> All sorts of trails within a 5-30 min drive! Sheltowee Trace hiking trail, beautiful waterfall hikes, bicycling trails
> Off-roading at Wildcat Offroad Park 4 miles away, and further down our road across a creek into Daniel Boone National Forest
> 3 lakes - Woodcreek, Laurel & Lake Linville for fishing and water fun
> Rock Hunting, Paint Ball, two motor speedways, and more.

Please feel free to contact us with as many questions as you may have! We’re happy to help with your trip planning and visit to the area!

Amenities at Emerald Forest ~ Magical forest themed cabin in Daniel Boone Forest along river!

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Microwave
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Towels

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
What an amazing place! I highly recommend staying here. Susan was the kindest host I’ve ever encountered, she really made us feel so welcome. It’s a magical experience, both inside the cabin and outside on the property of the campgrounds. Interacting with the animals on the property, utilizing the shared garden pavilion for morning yoga, and experiencing the incredible details of the themed cabin all made this trip unique and unforgettable. So grateful we got the opportunity to stay here!!!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
This was the most comfortable cabin I've ever stayed in! I felt like I was a fairy in the emerald forest. Everything we needed was provided except shower essentials. I prefer to bring my own anyways, so that was a non existent problem. Susan was amazing! She even shared some eggs from chickens. Listening to the donkeys bray and the roosters and peacocks crowing while having my coffee on the front porch in the morning was truly magical! Thank you Susan for being a fantastic host.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Super cute cabin. Everything went well. Susan was super nice. Highly recommend checking it out!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
Neat cabin

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Emerald Forest ~ Magical forest themed cabin in Daniel Boone Forest along river!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Emerald Forest ~ Magical forest themed cabin in Daniel Boone Forest along river! pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Emerald Forest ~ Magical forest themed cabin in Daniel Boone Forest along river!?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, pets allowed, coffee/tea maker, and refridgerator.


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