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Railway Guest House in Charming Midway KY Horse Park,Bourbon Trail,Keeneland.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Midway, KY
- Kentucky Horse Park18 min drive
- The Kentucky Castle21 min drive
- Keeneland Racing Course26 min drive
- Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Clover Room
1 Double Bed
Poppy Room
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Little Blue
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
About this property
Railway Guest House in Charming Midway KY Horse Park,Bourbon Trail,Keeneland.
This unique, early 1800’s historic house sits 50 FEET from the railroad. The train blows by 3x during the day, tooting & whistling away & once or twice at night. It is the second oldest residence built in Midway. The plot of land where the house sits was one of the initial purchases from the railroad company which was one the first towns in KY to build a Railroad Town.
Guests will enjoy their private, bright & cozy upstairs with 2 nicely sized bedrooms with plenty of closet space. The bathroom in between the bedrooms & breakfast nook is very small, but clean & efficient. There is a mini fridge, coffee & tea station. Ice bucket @ 5:00 pm each night is available upon request. Entrance & exit is through the front door & through the one-room art gallery which is closed off from the rest of the house. 9 ORIGINAL VERY STEEP & NARROW STAIRS leads to the cheery upstairs accommodations. STAIRS ARE NOT FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES. BIG, HEAVY SUITCASES ALSO WILL POSE A PROBLEM IF YOU ARE NOT UP FOR WRANGLING THEM UP THE 9 STAIR CLIMB. GUESTS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE SEEN/READ RE. STAIRS BEFORE BOOKING IS ACCEPTED Please see pictures :)
Ample off street parking is available. If you are bicycle-touring/racing, garage arrangements in back can be be made for bicycles. Off street horse trailer parking can also be arranged.
Ellen, the host, lives in the back part of the house which is closed off from the art gallery room & upstairs. The house is located on the residential side of Main St. (aka Railroad St.) & is 1/2 block away from restaurants & shops where you will also find Ellen’s Art Gallery & Gift Shop THROW ME A CARROT. She can be reached anytime if needed on her cell phone (preferably by text) during your stay.
Guests will enjoy their private, bright & cozy upstairs with 2 nicely sized bedrooms with plenty of closet space. The bathroom in between the bedrooms & breakfast nook is very small, but clean & efficient. There is a mini fridge, coffee & tea station. Ice bucket @ 5:00 pm each night is available upon request. Entrance & exit is through the front door & through the one-room art gallery which is closed off from the rest of the house. 9 ORIGINAL VERY STEEP & NARROW STAIRS leads to the cheery upstairs accommodations. STAIRS ARE NOT FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES. BIG, HEAVY SUITCASES ALSO WILL POSE A PROBLEM IF YOU ARE NOT UP FOR WRANGLING THEM UP THE 9 STAIR CLIMB. GUESTS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE SEEN/READ RE. STAIRS BEFORE BOOKING IS ACCEPTED Please see pictures :)
Ample off street parking is available. If you are bicycle-touring/racing, garage arrangements in back can be be made for bicycles. Off street horse trailer parking can also be arranged.
Ellen, the host, lives in the back part of the house which is closed off from the art gallery room & upstairs. The house is located on the residential side of Main St. (aka Railroad St.) & is 1/2 block away from restaurants & shops where you will also find Ellen’s Art Gallery & Gift Shop THROW ME A CARROT. She can be reached anytime if needed on her cell phone (preferably by text) during your stay.
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Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Adults only
CHILDREN FROM 9 YRS IS PREFECT FOR THE PROPERTY
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave your key on the little captain’s desk next to the front door as you leave :)
Trash cans are in the back of the driveway which is easy to see. One for reg. and one for recycling.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Midway
Located in Midway, this holiday home is in the city centre. Buffalo Trace Distillery and Equus Run Vineyard & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cove Spring Park and Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audobon Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Keeneland Racing Course or Rupp Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Midway, KY
What's nearby
- Equus Run Vineyard & Winery - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
- Kentucky Horse Park - 18 min drive - 29.0 km
- Buffalo Trace Distillery - 20 min drive - 27.4 km
- The Kentucky Castle - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
- Keeneland Racing Course - 26 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Wallace Station Deli and Bakery - 4 min drive
- The Midway Bakery - 14 min walk
- Subway - 18 min walk
- Brown Barrel - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ellen Skidmore
Ellen found Midway in 2020 & loves living & working here. Her gallery/studio/gift shop is a block away on East Main St. She enjoys spending time with her dogs in the backyard & her horse which she boards at a farm nearby,
Why they chose this property
Perfect for people who appreciate historic homes. This house was built in the early 1800’s. It is located on the residential side of Main St. but Is only a short block’s walk to the Railroad Shops & restaurants of Midway.
Midway is just off interstate 64 so only15 minutes to the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Course & the infamous Bourbon Trail, horse farm tours, etc.
BEFORE RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED, GUESTS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE SEEN THE 9 STEEP/NARROW STAIRS PHOTO/DESCRIPTION,
Midway is just off interstate 64 so only15 minutes to the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Course & the infamous Bourbon Trail, horse farm tours, etc.
BEFORE RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED, GUESTS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE SEEN THE 9 STEEP/NARROW STAIRS PHOTO/DESCRIPTION,
What makes this property unique
Desk, WiFi, great beds, reading/relaxing chairs, big closets. The Cookie Nook which is in between the two bedrooms and opposite the bathroom has a Keurig coffee maker, electric water kettle, mini fridge with sugar, cream, plates etc. provided.
Ellen lives on the property works a block away in her studio/gallery/gift shop and is usually around answer any questions preferably by text. GUESTS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE SEEN/READ 9 STEEP/NARROW STAIRS DESCRIPTION BEFORE RESERVATION IS ACCEPTED.
Ellen lives on the property works a block away in her studio/gallery/gift shop and is usually around answer any questions preferably by text. GUESTS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE SEEN/READ 9 STEEP/NARROW STAIRS DESCRIPTION BEFORE RESERVATION IS ACCEPTED.
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