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"Cottage In The Rye" in the Bourbon Capital of the World

Holiday home in Bardstown with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Spacious, unfenced backyard with grill
Gas grill and seating area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6189.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, My Old Kentucky Home State Park
  • Place, Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
  • Place, Bourbon Heritage Center
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Floor Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Peddler's Room

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Rose Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

"Cottage In The Rye" in the Bourbon Capital of the World

Our Cottage In The Rye is your home away from home while you explore the bourbon trail. With room to sleep 6 guests, 2 1/2 baths, a large living room w gas fireplace, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a dining room to seat 8, there is plenty of space to spread out comfortably. If you're tired from your travels, we're walking distance to a hot meal, a drink at the speak easy or a soda pop at the local drug store. If you're staying in, enjoy the backyard grill and quiet neighborhood! We can't wait to have you stay with us in this cozy country home!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There will be a 35 dollar charge per person, per night over 4 guests.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 holiday home is in the city centre. Bardstown Art Gallery and Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shaq & Coco and At Mary's.
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Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cottage In The Rye" in the Bourbon Capital of the World pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Cottage In The Rye" in the Bourbon Capital of the World?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Cottage In The Rye" in the Bourbon Capital of the World?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Cottage In The Rye" in the Bourbon Capital of the World located?

Located in the heart of Bardstown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bardstown Art Gallery, Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and Fine Arts Bardstown Society. Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey and Spalding Hall are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay. It is a very comfortable, quiet and clean home. It has a great backyard and the location is perfect to walk into town and the driving distances to many distilleries is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing place to stay

Close to food, drinks and shopping. Great place to chill after a busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This sweet home was perfect! It was clean, charming, in very close to all that Bardstown has to offer. The beds were super comfortable, the house was well stocked, and the hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

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

Bourbon Trail

Overall our stay was great. Cozy little cottage, close to the bourbon trials. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kipp K.

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

Great little place to stay!

Close to everything and great AC! Clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Excellent in every aspect!!

Wonderful stay and host Ashley is fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

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

Great place to stay in Bardstown

House clean, and very cute. Close to everything we wanted to do. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Perfect Cottage

The house was perfect for 3 friends touring the distilleries and enjoying the evenings staying in and catching up with each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Great Base of Operations

Lovely comfortable cottage. Perfect for our travels throughout the area. Walking distance to many eateries. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

great getaway for bourbon trail

perfect location in bardstown, close to downtown, nearby restaurants and distilleries. quaint house, with 3 bedrooms. no shower up stairs, but owner in process of renovating basement, and has 2nd shower downstairs. comfortable beds, good size living room and kitchen. gazebo in back, ...definitely need bug spray.some minor maintenance needed, and prevous guest right before us unfortunately smoked in the house, but otherwise would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbs N.

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

Perfect location

Great house just as described on listing! Owner welcomed us with basket of treats. Easy walk to all downtown attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Great time at Cottage in the Rye, Bardstown

The Cottage in the Rye was all that it was advertised to be. Quaint, great location, lovely back yard patio, a fun place to stay. We were there for a family reunion (Hurst, Brown and Bryant families) and the cottage met our needs fully.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Charming home!

My wife absolutely loved this house. It's a beautiful older house and very well furnished with a lot of bourbon décor. We were 6 and had plenty of space. Great location just a few blocks from downtown Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Comfy, cozy, and easy walking distance to downtown!

My sister and I stayed a few days with our adult sons on a Mom/Son trip. This location was perfect; and easily walkable to downtown. The large living room and kitchen provided comfortable spaces for just hanging out together. The separate dining room is great for breakfast in or playing cards. The house is well stocked with the essentials. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet w.

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

Marathon Bourbon Tours

Place was roomy, clean, and neat. It was a pleasant surprise to see the basement bathroom refinished with a stand-up shower! Woohoo! The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Loved the roominess of the place and feel of a great older house. Great location for most of the tours. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

Great house in a great location

House was very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to Bardstown square (4 1/2 blocks). Beds were very comfortable and has everything you might need. It is a very old house..so be prepared for some small bathrooms. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect Place for 4 & for Bourbon Trail

I would definitely recommend this cottage if looking for a place to stay in Bardstown. Great location, walking distance to food and square. Great location to drive to distilleries around Bardstown. We had 4 adults, my husband and I and my mom and dad. Plenty of home for 4 adults, 2 couples. Two good full bathrooms, one on main floor and one in basement. We were able to have each shower run at same time as we all tried to get ready in morning with no problems, we had space to get ready without being in each others way. Good living room and kitchen to hangout with each other. Ashley, the host, was great. We had a question or two and she was quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Terri H., Cincinnati, OH

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

Girls trip to Bardstown

Had a great time at this cottage. Older home but very cute on the inside. Lots of room. Nice new bathroom in basement. Great location. Can walk into town easily. Be aware that one bedroom upstairs does not have air conditioning. It does have a ceiling fan which helped in extreme heat. Outside of the home could really use some sprucing up, e.g., pressure wash, paint, weeding. There is a nice size back yard which would be wonderful to use except it was very overgrown and not inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, very clean house in a great location. We were able to walk to town easily.. everything was perfect! We would definitely stay here again if we are ever in the area. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house in the heart of all that is bourbon. Literally a 7 minute walk to downtown Bardstown and right in the area of all the distilleries. Fully stocked with everything we needed. Basement will be a nice addition once its finished.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus G.

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

Great location

Great value and location to downtown Bardstown
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

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

Friends from PA

We just fell in love with this cottage. It was perfect for our stay and the location was amazing. Ashley was extremely easy to work and communicate with. It was a great place to come home to after a day on the Bourbon trail. Everyone in our party would highly recommend staying at this cottage when you visit Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Cottage in the Rye

Perfect location. I entered the wrong email on the app and had to contact the owner who was very accommodating with providing me check in information via email instead of the app. We also misplaced an item and she was very kind and understanding. Amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Bardstown

Very much enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable and marched listing to a T
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

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

Fabulous

Very charming home with everything we needed to have a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ashley

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My family has lived in Bardstown for over 25 years and I finally decided to buy a home of my own in 2018. My work requires me to travel, so when I'm not in town, I rent the home out to visitors :)

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