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Historic Bardstown Cottage

Holiday home in Bardstown with kitchen and patio

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Relax in our living room after a day of sightseeing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4101.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basil's Lake and Highway Lake. Shaq & Coco and At Mary's are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

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

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Bourbon walk

The house worked perfectly for us. Just 4 blocks to downtown Bardstown. Enjoy your bourbon, with no need to drive. House is old, but well kept. The house was ideal for our father & son bourbon experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Brian R.

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

Bourbon heaven

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice modernized cottage. Everything was as listed and very easy check-in with keypad on door. Walking distance to downtown Bardstown. No issues and plenty of amenities in the kitchen. Would sleep 4 comfortably, and possibly another person in the living room if you had to. Very nice. Only criticism would be the road is VERY busy with VERY fast-moving vehicles. Back into the driveway and watch the kiddos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

C

Well accutrimented. Recently remodeled home. 2nd bedroom stairs in attic and steps to yard were dangerous. Very clean, but weird smell in living room. Not a fan of foam mattresses. Great communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

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

Great Location, Great Communication

This is an older home right in the heart of Bardstown. The place is so close to distilleries you can smell the sweet mash outside in the yard! It was a perfect base for our short adventure. When we arrived there was an issue with the HVAC. I messaged the owner through the app and they were at the house in minutes. This was on the evening before a holiday. They got everything up and running. They also offered to move us to another property if there were any more problems (there were not any more problems). The owner messaged us a few times during the stay to check on the HVAC. She also sent us a list of some local events we might like to do while in town - very helpful. This is a great place for 2 to 4 people to stay for a Bardstown trip. Highly recommend. And I would gladly stay at any property from this owner again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Had all the necessities. Came down for anniversary trip and bourban tours. Close to eveything. Walked to dinner and breakfast. Cute house just what we needed. Host was in touch making sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely come back for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home looks just like it does in the photos. Owners gave specific and accurate check-in instructions and were very responsive. Kitchen was very functional and had all the basic requirements and then some! Very nice place and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to so many things! Amazing hosts, quick and excellent communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great Little House Close to Town

This was a great little house within a few blocks of downtown Bardstown. House was clean, beds were nice and overall very accommodating. Having laundry was a huge perk as well. Host communicated well, check in/check out was easy. I would 10/10 recommend this property for anyone traveling to Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

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

Great Location

We found ourselves in a nice smaller home that was ideal for our short visit. Its great location made exploring the area incredibly convenient, allowing easy access to the town's historic sites, restaurants/bars, and distilleries. They have a great front porch that you can sip your bourbon and smell the mash cooking off by the nearby distillery. The cozy atmosphere of the home added to the overall comfort of the trip, making it a memorable experience in the heart of the "Bourbon Capital of the World."
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

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

Perfect choice for downtown Bardstown!!

House was cute and comfortable! Clean and just as described! We walked down the street to restaurants/bars every night! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

Nichole A.

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

Cute home

Great location within easy walking distance to downtown Bardstown. Great communication with property manager. The house has been completely renovated and is spotless. We hope to return again for another visit in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

Mike T.

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

Beautiful Cottage

This property was just as pictured and described, but was better in person. Great location to everything that was planned in and around Bardstown. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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 love to stay in short term rentals. We have visited all 50 states and several countries in Europe!

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.

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