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Relax in our living room after a day of sightseeing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bardstown, KY
  • Bardstown Civil War Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Bardstown Cottage

Stay with us in Bardstown, named one of "the most beautiful small towns in America." Our cottage is located just three blocks from downtown restaurants, shops, family activities and nightlife. Located on the Bourbon Trail, you are steps from Barton's Distillery and a short drive from several other popular distilleries. Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Mammoth Cave National Park and other popular attractions are within an hours drive making this cottage the perfect base for exploring Kentucky.

This fully renovated home sleeps up to 4 people in two queen beds. The first floor features the master bedroom, living room, kitchen, office area and bathroom with a walk in shower and washer and dryer. The second floor is devoted to the second bedroom and a private sitting area. Local cable TV and wifi (for streaming from your accounts) are provided. You can enjoy the outdoors on our front porch or deck with a dining area and grill. Enjoy your morning coffee or a nightcap from our drink station.
Our home is located on a busy street. This causes some street noise which is a trade-off for the great location right in town. We do provide sound machines in the bedrooms to help with this noise.

Property manager

Nicole Wheatley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bardstown

Bardstown is home to this holiday home. Spalding Hall and My Old Kentucky Home State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Shaq & Coco and At Mary's. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 13 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 - 2.8 km
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Bardstown Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Bardstown Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Bardstown Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Bardstown Cottage located?

Situated in Bardstown, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and Bardstown Art Gallery. Fine Arts Bardstown Society and Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Bourbon Tour

The location of the cottage is perfect for a visit to many distilleries as well as things for a non-bourbon drinking wife to enjoy. Bardstown itself is a lovely town.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

Great host and a great stay!

Awesome communication from the host and very prompt! Perfect size for me and my husband. We did not use the upstairs bedroom; best for a teenager to use (in my opinion). The outdoor gas grill was a bonus! The road does get busy but it did not interfere with sleeping. There is a white noise machine for those who may need it. Bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is great and walking distance to downtown. Perfect for a much needed weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Bardstown festival

The house is beautiful! My nieces had a craft booth at the festival and was perfect for our stay!!! Nicole is a wonderful host!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shela C.

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

This was a great place to stay for 4 adults!!

Cute place to stay while visiting the bourbon trail, and some historical landmarks. Landlord very responsive, and just an all around nice place
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great location!

The house was perfect for the long weekend we stayed. The distillery were close by and downtown is just minutes away. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great Location!

We’ve stayed here before and rental is just as described. Clean, well stocked and comfortable! Short walk to town and short drives to many distilleries. When coming back, we will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Bourbon heaven

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

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

Sister Trip

We had a wonderful time exploring the Bardstown area and the cottage was so convenient to walk downtown, enjoy local fair, and close proximity to distilleries in the area. Owner was wonderful about communicating and making sure we were enjoy our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayla C.

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

Enjoyed Bardstown

Perfect location, historic charm, cottage decor. Would definitely attempt to stay in again if I were able to come back to Kentucky and the Bourbon Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Christmas stay

In town visiting family and stayed over Christmas. The house and location was perfect! Very cute and convenient to everything. Will definitely stay again when we come back to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca C.

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

Great hosts!

Great house, great location, great communication from the hosts! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Peaceful cottage

This was a lovely cottage, peaceful and relaxing and convenient to downtown. Walkable to many places.Truly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean! It is also very close to the distilleries. It had all the amenities we needed. The only issue was the one bathroom and the lack of a hallway resulting in going through the bedroom if the bathroom was being used. Needless to sssy we figured it out and would stay there afsin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine S.

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

Cute and Comfortable

We enjoyed our short visit to visit family and explore Bardstown. The house is very comfortable and we easily found everything we needed during our stay. It was a short walk to Third Street and all the restaurants and shops there, and a quick drive to the distilleries and other places we wanted to go. The host provided clear communication and great advice to back into the driveway. The street can be busy when driving out but we didn’t have issues with noise in the house. This a was a great base for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

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

Charming Property

We enjoyed our time in Bradstown. The property was charming and very clean. I will say the traffic noise the floor creaking made it hard to sleep at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

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

Fun on the Bourbon Trail

My husband and I stayed in the Bardstown Cottage after dropping our youngest daughter off at college. We were needing a distraction and had the best time on the Bourbon Trail! The location of the Cottage was perfect to many distilleries. The town has a ton of charm too. The cottage itself was comfortable, clean, and well stocked. We didn't cook much, but the kitchen was stocked if we wanted to. The property was clean and was just as listed. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry G.

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

two day stay

Pleasant little cottage. Hard to get in and out of the driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Holiday stay in Bardstown

We loved our stay in Bardstown at the cottage. It was clean, fresh and inviting. The Christmas tree was a nice added touch. Nicole’s communication was great - even checking in with us a few times during our stay. The location was perfect - an easy walk to town - which we did often and it was close to many, many distilleries. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

What a great town

We were in town for the PGA Championship. We loved Bardstown. The town is very beautiful and such a well kept historic town. We look forward to going back in the future. There are many great restaurants and distilleries in the area. The location was very convenient to all the small towns where the distilleries were located. The house we rented had great accommodations. It was very clean and well kept. Keurig for making coffee with good variety of K-cups. We would recommend staying here again. The owner did a great job responding to messages.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Perfect weekend!

We enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and thoughtfully furnished. The bed was comfortable. Directions were clear for check-in and check-out. We’ll be back! Next time, we will bring our kids. They would have loved staying in the adorable upstairs. The place was also within easy walking distance of everything, and the hosts left great recommendations for eating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth B.

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

Excellent house

We had a great stay at this property! Everything was as it was described and was clean and beautifully decorated! Check in and checkout was so easy. The beds were so comfortable! The house is in a great location and close to downtown. Bardstown is a nice town and the location is so convenient to the Bourbon Distilleries. Noelle is an excellent communicator. This house is a little treasure! So much better than staying at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

More than bourbon

My wife did Geneology. We did the Civil War museum and women’s museum. Good restaurants. Bernheim Forest was very interesting and good hiking. Great restaurants from Drugstore counter to historic places. Lots of distilleries but a good museum covers a lot for those not into $$$ for bourbon. Very nice home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

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

Long-awaited Bourbon Trail Trip

My husband has been working working working and the stress was really getting to him so he up and said, "Let's go on a mini-vacay and explore the Bourbon Trail." AWESOME IDEA, he's full of them. This property was super clean and best of all wonderfully comfortable after a day of exploring all the incredibly nearby distilleries. Communication was wonderfully easy and owner very responsive. We're already planning our next trip for 2022.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeree B.

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

Lovely Bardstown Stay

The communication with the host was top notch both via the app and in printed instructions posted on the fridge. The home was a great place for a base for visiting the distilleries. Yet the two best experiences were in the list of recommendations from the hosts: the Oscar Getz museum was very interesting and well worth the free price of admission; And plan on obtaining reservations for the Rickhouse because both the ambience and quality of food are excellent. Another recommendation for drinks and buying alcohol is the Evergreen. A lovely bar located in a liquor store for one stop drinking and buying. As for the house it is located on main road so the traffic can be heard going by but it quiets down at night and we didn’t have any trouble sleeping. It had everything we needed for our stay. Thanks Nicole
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Wheatley

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We are Bardstown natives and have long been involved in our local tourism industry. We also love to travel and are close to completing our travel goal of visiting all 50 states with our kids.

Why they chose this property

We had searched for the perfect property to provide a modern short-term rental for local visitors. We are passionate about our local history and attractions and are excited to host and welcome visitors.

Languages:

English

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