John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown - Bardstown

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 276 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Bardstown, KY

Bardstown Civil War Museum7 min walk
My Old Kentucky Home State Park8 min walk
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center4 min drive
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spa

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown

John Fitch is a cozy cottage that has everything you to need to feel at home while enjoying the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Located two blocks from the court square downtown Historic Bardstown the 1890's Salt Box style cottage has been fully restored. An open floor plan design concept features a living room/dining room combination. The cottage has it's original red oak hardwood flooring.
The Master Bedroom has a High Four Post Queen Bed with a pillowtop mattress, luxurious linens and a flat screen TV on the wall.
The Bathroom features a shower and off the bathroom is a Garden size jacuzzi tub in a spa-like setting.
We have a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge with ice/water on the door, toaster and coffee maker. We provide several types of coffee and tea. Also we leave a snack basket with lots of goodies!
Sip on our famous Bourbon Coffee in the morning or enjoy your favorite Bourbon Cocktail in adirondack chairs on the back patio under the twinkle lights....Cheers!

Property manager

Margaret Sue Masters

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bardstown

Located in Bardstown, this cottage is in the city centre. Fine Arts Bardstown Society and Bardstown Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course and Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center. Shaq & Coco and At Mary's are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

Bardstown Civil War Museum - 7 min walk
My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 8 min walk
Wickland - 17 min walk
My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 2 min drive
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 17 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 2 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 2 min drive
Barton 1792 Distillery - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Bardstown, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Fine Arts Bardstown Society, Shaq & Coco and At Mary's. Bardstown Civil War Museum and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kamelia F.

2 December 2023

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

Perfect stay once again

This is the second time we have stayed here and it will not be the last. If we could give a rating of 10 we would. We highly recommend you stay here when visiting the area. It truly is like coming home every night!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

12 November 2023

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

Collins House

The most perfect cottage! Having the kitchen was nice. Steps to Main Street. Beautifully decorated! Will stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Connie B.

10 November 2023

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

Bourbon Trail

Stayed T-R and enjoyed every bit of it! House was centrally located to everything we wanted to see and do! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

16 October 2023

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

Perfect Bardstown Getaway!

This little historical property was perfect for our getaway to Bardstown. Enjoyed the short walks to everyplace we wanted to go downtown and the historic neighborhood. Less than 10-minute drive to each of the three distilleries we toured while visiting. The property is full of charm and host made everything a breeze. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C., Saint Louis

30 September 2023

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

Bourbon Festival

Great place to stay for festival. Was a close walk to the location. Fun trip!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Sue Masters

Hello, I am Margaret Sue Masters and along with my husband, Michael Masters known as "The Colonel", we bought and restored the John Fitch Cottage in 2006. We have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years in Bardstown. We have revived and restored 4 cottages for vacation rentals in the Historic district of downtown Bardstown.
In 2004 we purchased the Chapeze House, circa 1787, downtown off the court square. In 2010 we converted that property into the Kentucky Bourbon House, a Boutique Hotel with charming private suites. Inside the Kentucky Bourbon House Bourbon Bar we conduct 2 classes: Bourbon University and Bourbon Mixology twice daily Mon-Sat. We also host intimate wedding ceremonies and elopement packages. Couple can choose to marry inside in the elegant parlor or the formal garden outside that makes up the back yard.
Come and Experience our "Hospitality Kentucky Style"...….

Why they chose this property

We bought the John Fitch Cottage because of its charm and its close proximity to downtown Bardstown. The large back lot attached to the cottage was very appealing because of the privacy it provided. This cottage was built in 1850 and it a wonderful example of a 2 room cabin. It has the original hardwood floors and the board and batten ceiling. Originally it was heated with a coal stove and in 1960 it was converted to gas heaters. We bought the cottage in 2006 and made an open concept design so the cottage would have a great room with a combination of living and dining spaces. We put in a new central heat and air unit.

What makes this property unique

The John Fitch Cottage is named after the street that it resides on. John Fitch is a very famous though Robert Fulton was given credit as the inventor of the Steamboat, years later it was determined that John Fitch was the TRUE inventor. There is a wonderful monument right off the court square!