5 Kid-Friendly Vacation Cabins

If you’re determined to keep the adventures coming then you’re probably looking for new ways to create unforgettable family memories with your kids. Whether you have little ones running around your ankles or teenagers hanging out, it can be a real challenge to find good family-friendly vacation options.

Thankfully, we’ve got you covered!

At Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat, we offer a wide variety of kid-friendly activities along with deluxe cabin rentals so your whole family can enjoy a memorable vacation together. While all of our cabins are family-friendly, we’ve put together our customer’s top 5 favorites to get you started!

1. A Family That Hikes Together...

Misty Morning

Be sure and bring your hiking boots! Misty Morning has its very own private trail that starts behind the cabin and takes you down below a cliff leading you to Misty Cave and Misty Creek. Once at the cave you can enjoy a warm campfire while roasting marshmallows with your family or even play in the small creek at the entrance to the cave. Back at the cabin you will find tons of fun activities for the kids to enjoy.

  • Air Hockey

  • Private Hiking Trail

  • Smart Flat Screen TV

  • Board Games

  • Movies

  • Hot Tub

  • Wi-Fi

  • Horseshoe Pit

  • Outdoor Fire Pit

  • Family Pets are Welcome


2. Got Teens?

Second Nest

This cabin is perfect for parents of teens! Second Nest has a master suit on the main level and upstairs you will find two bedrooms with their very own bathrooms. This means no fighting over the bathroom when getting ready for your day's adventure in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area! (And yes, there's WiFi!)

  • Hot Tub

  • Outdoor Fire Pit

  • Horseshoe Pits

  • Foosball Table

  • Board Games

  • Movies

  • Wi-Fi

  • Family Pets are Welcome


3. Best of Both Worlds

Laurel Cove

Small families love Laurel Cove for its cozy feel, rustic style, and accessibility to the Big South Fork. With internet access, nearby hiking trails, and pet-friendly option, you can get the family out of town and still stay on top of things at home. Laurel Cove is truly the best of both worlds. Come relax in the wilderness!

  • Wi-Fi

  • Screened Porch

  • Hiking

  • Cable TV

  • Hot Tub

  • Fire Pit

  • Family Pets are Welcome


4. A Treehouse, What?!

Pointe View Lodge

If you have a large family or are looking for an awesome place to host your next family reunion, then Pointe View Lodge is just for you! The privacy at Pointe View Lodge is like no other. While not a true "log" cabin, this beautiful brick home provides a unique opportunity for large families and groups to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests to the lodge enjoy the well-known Black House Mountain ATV Trails, providing riders the ability to ride directly to the trails from the lodge! Once outside, you will find a huge yard with breathtaking views and a tree house for the kids.

  • Pool Table

  • Foosball Table

  • Tree House

  • Outdoor Fire Pit

  • Breathtaking Views


5. Parents Just Want To Have Fun Too!

Laurel Place

Families who stay at Laurel Place love the easy access to multiple outdoor activities, as well as the ability to comfortably sleep up to 8 people. From a hot tub and outdoor campfire pit to high-speed wi-fi and flat-screen TVs (with cable & DVD players!), it is easy to lounge around and relax, while keeping the whole family together in one place. No family vacation is complete without bringing the family pet along, even if they are horses!

  • Access to Multiple Outdoor Activities

  • Hot Tub

  • Outdoor Campfire Pit

  • 2 Flatscreen TVs

  • High-Speed Wi-Fi

  • Family Pets are Welcome