Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4114 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bardstown, KY

Bardstown Civil War Museum9 min walk
My Old Kentucky Home State Park13 min walk
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center4 min drive
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Pioneer Park Cottage is a cozy cottage in the heart of downtown Historic Bardstown. One block from the court square, it s close to everything! Let this cottage be your home away from home. Easy walking to shops, restaurants, historic sites, museums, bars and night life...
Sip our Bourbon Coffee in the morning on the front porch as you soak up the ambeince of our beautiful small town. Relax and unwind in the evening with your favorite Bourbon Cocktail on your own private courtyard with stone patio with twinkle lights.
The cottage is a great place to relax from the Bourbon Trail. There is a cozy living room with a flat screen, a dining room that seats 4. The Master Bedroom has a queen high 4 post bed with a pillow top mattress and luxurious linens. There is a Master bathroom off of the bedroom that features a jacuzzi whirlpool jetted tub.
The guest Bedroom has 2 twin beds.
There is a second bathroom with a tile and glass shower.
The kitchen is equipped with a full size fridge with water and ice on the door. It has a microwave, toaster and thermal 12 cup coffee pot. The kitchen is stocked with china, glassware and utensils for 4 guests. There is seating at the built in breakfast bar in the kitchen for 2 guests. We supply a small charcoal weber grill. If you would like to grill you will need to bring charcoal and lighter fluid. There is a coffee station with Regular, Decaf and Bourbon Coffee along with several teas. We also provide a Snack Basket with lots of goodies!
Sip our Bourbon Coffee on the front porch as you soak in the flavor of our small town and it's people.
Enjoy your favorite Bourbon Cocktail on the back patio. There are 4 adirondack chairs to relax in and watch the stars under the twinkle lights.
There is a driveway beside the cottage and parking on the street in front of the cottage.

Property manager

Margaret Sue Masters

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bardstown

Located in Bardstown, this cottage is in the city centre. Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center and My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shaq & Coco and At Mary's. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, golfing and swimming.

Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

Bardstown Civil War Museum - 9 min walk
My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 13 min walk
Wickland - 2 min drive
My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 2 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 2 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 2 min drive
Barton 1792 Distillery - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown located?

Located in the heart of Bardstown, this cottage is steps away from Bardstown Art Gallery and Fine Arts Bardstown Society. Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey and Spalding Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

21 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Bardstown Cottage

Great cozy place for a visit to the bourbon trail. The host was great and the location is perfect to walk around downtown. Will recommend to any friend looking for a getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

13 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and cozy home

A great location for Bardstown to be able to walk to/from downtown. The second bedroom was nice but did have twins so not ideal for two couples. The kitchen was well equipped and adjoining bar was a nice touch. Sitting down at the full dining room was a quite nice for breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

8 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, quirky

We found the property to be extremely well located. We could walk to everything in downtown Bardstown. The property is one block from a busy street, however we experienced minimal traffic noise. The building is old, so the landlord did well with its configuration. The master bedroom had a very large bathroom with a tub, the shower was off the dining room. The bed in the master bedroom was comfortable. We can't speak to the twin beds in the other bedroom, which we didn't use. If you rent here, make sure to visit the Mr. Tubs bar. Friendly, great bartender. Make sure to book distillery tours in advance, even in the off season.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

1 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage!

First time visiting the area. Perfect location. We have been using VRBO for over 10 years….wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Connie B.

17 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail Part 2

Came down to stay while continuing our bourbon trail experience in Bardstown and it didn’t disappoint! Enjoyed the house and it was perfectly located for what we were doing! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Sue Masters

Hello, I am Margaret Sue Masters and I along with my husband, Michael, "The Colonel" we bought and restored our first cottage, Pioneer Park Cottage in 1998. We have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years in Bardstown. We have restored 4 cottages for vacations rentals and In 2004 we purchased the Chapeze House, a 1787 Federalist Mansion on the court square and transformed it into The Kentucky Bourbon House, a Boutique Hotel with 2 suites; The Bourbon Loft and The Chapeze Suite. The Colonel teaches 2 classes there daily Monday-Saturday; Bourbon University and Bourbon Mixology Classes. We also host intimate wedding ceremonies and elopement packages. Couples can marry in the elegant parlor or in the formal garden that makes up the back yard.
Come experience our "Hospitality Kentucky Style"......

Why they chose this property

Pioneer Park was the first cottage my husband and I restored for a vacation property. It was a house built around 1910 by a local architect Osso Stanley. This cottage was built as a speculation house and there was an identical one built right beside it . That house was torn down in the 1990's for lack of attention.
This was the cottage that gave me the "bug" to restore old houses to date we have restored 7. It will always hold a special place in my heart!

What makes this property unique

If you are an avid Ghost Hunter, Pioneer Park is located across the street from the Pioneer Cemetery with gravestones dating back to the Revolutionary War. Located behind the cemetery is the Old County Jail where inmates were hung on the property. Many evenings you will see Patti Star's Ghost Tour coming through the cemetery and avid Ghost hunters snapping their cameras trying to catch a picture of an Orb!