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KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville

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Our cozy living room
Beautiful natural light peeks through the historical, unique front window.
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, KY
  • Place, Shelby County Community Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Creek Tennis Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville

Meet The Blue Belle: a beautifully restored 1880s cottage on the Bourbon Trail, nestled on a peaceful block in the heart of Shelbyville. Start your day with a coffee on the back deck, make smores by the fire pit, cook dinner in the fully stocked kitchen, & cozy up in the living room for movie night after a long day of exploring & bourbon! A short drive to Louisville, Lexington, & Frankfort. Comfortably sleeps 4 adults & 1 child. Perfect for small families & couples

The home is a single level, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom historical cottage which is a perfect spot for small families, couples, and friends! Whether you're planning a full day of Kentucky exploring and bourbon tasting or unwinding in the home, the quiet, historical street provides the perfect escape for your getaway. The home is minutes away from distilleries, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and the shops of downtown Shelbyville. There is plentiful other distilleries and activities within a 30 minute drive of The Blue Belle.

The open living room features extra comfortable seating and a Smart TV. Guests will immediately notice the gorgeous window that is the focal point of the living room. There are only 4 of these breathtaking windows in the area and the rare glass pattern was sourced circa 1890-1905 from Chances Bros. in Birmingham, England.

The dining area seats up to 6 people and is located in the fully equipped kitchen that features custom countertops and a 200 year old antique light fixture. The kitchen has brand new stainless steel appliances, a keurig/drip coffee maker with all your coffee needs, a bean grinder, silverware, plates, cups, bowls, knife set, can opener, measuring cups, mixing bowls, strainer, blender, baking sheets, and ice maker.

There are two charming bedrooms which feature en suite bathrooms. The first is a king bedroom with a smart tv and cozy seating area. The second is a queen bedroom with a seating area and a bathtub. Laundry is located in the half bathroom next to the kitchen.

The Blue Belle is the perfect spot as a base for your Kentucky getaway and is central to all the amazing attractions in the area!
8 mins to Bulliet Whiskey
10 mins to Talon Winery
11 mins to Jeptha Creed Distillery
30 mins to Buffalo Trace
30 mins to Louisville
30 mins to Lawrenceburg
30 mins to Lover's Leap Winery
30 mins to Castle & Key Distillery
30 mins to Rising Sons Home Farm Winery
27 mins to Kentucky River Tours
35 mins to Four Roses
35 mins to Churchill Downs
35 mins to Angels Envy Distillery
35 mins to Louisville Airport
50 mins to Jim Beam
50 mins to Bardstown
The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized between every guest stay to the highest standards.
Guest access
A unique code will be provided the day before check in.
Other things to note
Guests will enter The Blue Belle through the back door. Please note the front door has a historical self-locking mechanism.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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

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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

About the area

Shelbyville

Shelbyville is home to this cottage. The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taylorsville Lake State Park and Beckley Creek Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Shelbyville, KY

What's nearby

  • Shelby County Community Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clear Creek Tennis Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 36 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 36 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Churchill Downs - 39 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Castle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Milano Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wings & Rings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville on 17 July 2026 start from NZ$610, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is KY Bourbon Trail Home, King Bed, FirePit, Near Louisville located?

Situated in Shelbyville, this cottage is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Jeptha Creed Distillery and 9.3 mi (15 km) from The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. Beckley Creek Park and Valhalla Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Shelbyville

Beautiful property, excellent hosts, super clean and phenomenally appointed. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay D.

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

Bourbon Trail

The perfect location for a quick stop on the bourbon trail. Ten minutes from Bulleit, down the road from Jeptha Creed, and a short hop over to Buffalo Trace and downtown Louisville!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Cute little house!

What a cute little Kentucky house. The house is spacious with a huge laundry room. We would def book this little charming house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra Y.

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

Great location between Lexington and Louisville

The host was extremely responsive. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. It was great to come back and relax after a long day exploring the Bourbon Trail! We look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Very clean house

Enjoyed the house and it’s old wood floors . Very clean and proper house .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Long weekend for bourbon

This was an excellent option as a base to organize some outings to distilleries. We focused on distilleries in Frankfort and Louisville, so Shke yvulle was a great in between stop. The only snafu of the trip was the door code didn't work on arrival, but the owner responded quickly to text to get us in. The house is charming and clean and very quiet outside of the random trains. But if you make use of the ear plugs thoughtfully sprinkled through the bedrooms, the trains aren't much of a problem. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a fantastic house, great for a couple freinds or a pair of couples. The bedrooms are large, beds comfortable, and decent baths in each. The common room is spacious and the kitchen updated and modern. Location is great to walk downtown to restaurants and other shops. The one downside is the train. Train runs through Shelbyville all/most nights and blows its horn for several minutes each time. We didn’t notice the earplugs on the table in the entryway until cleaning up at checkout. It wasn’t so bad that I’d not stay again if returning to shelbyville, my sense is anything close to downtown would have same train noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

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

Great Homebase

Came for a long weekend to do the bourbon trail with friends and stayed at The Blue Belle. House works great for 2 couples, had plenty of room plus having a 3rd bathroom was very nice. Overall very clean and well stocked except for forks but we weren’t home much so it didn’t matter. We were able to walk to nearby restaurants easily. Parking is on the street and the neighborhood is a little odd with a mix of industrial and other cute old houses. Felt safe, but was odd arriving at night and seeing a large industrial area at the end of the street.Didn’t expect that from all the pictures. The house is very close to the railroad tracks but it didn’t bother us at all.I think 1 train an hour came through and while we heard many of them, it didn’t keep us up. The owners have provided ear plugs and noise machines in the bedrooms but neither us nor our friends needed them.The owner is extremely good with communication and checked in during our trip to make sure everything was good. Very easy check in and check out process. Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Isabelle C

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A nurse and a pizza shop owner who love making your vacation with your loved ones memorable and special.

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