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10/10 Excellent
David G.
20 March 2025
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David G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Shepherdsville, KY
- Bullitt County History MuseumPlace, Bullitt County History Museum5 min walk
- Kart KountryPlace, Kart Kountry17 min walk
- Paroquet Springs Conference CenterPlace, Paroquet Springs Conference Center19 min walk
- Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly
Enjoy this newly-renovated home situated between Louisville, Bardstown and Elizabethtown. The Dark Horse Inn is located only 1 mile from I-65 and less than 5 minutes from stores and restaurants. Escape the busy city in this quiet neighborhood. Our home has ample parking, comfy beds, a peaceful patio, and a large dining table for your crew to spread out and relax!
*13 mins from James Beam Distillery, 20 mins from KY Expo Center, 25 mins from Churchill Down, 30 mins from E-town Sports Park.
The space:
Living room with sleeper sofa, dining room with space for 8 plus three at the bar leading to the kitchen, two bedrooms with king beds on main floor, as well as two full bathrooms, and a laundry room with washer and dryer available for guests, upstairs loft has two twin bunkbeds, a queen bed, and a full bathroom.
Guest access:
Guests have access to the whole house, except for the basement, supply closet and garage. The driveway and parking area behind the house can easily fit 4-5 vehicles.
*13 mins from James Beam Distillery, 20 mins from KY Expo Center, 25 mins from Churchill Down, 30 mins from E-town Sports Park.
The space:
Living room with sleeper sofa, dining room with space for 8 plus three at the bar leading to the kitchen, two bedrooms with king beds on main floor, as well as two full bathrooms, and a laundry room with washer and dryer available for guests, upstairs loft has two twin bunkbeds, a queen bed, and a full bathroom.
Guest access:
Guests have access to the whole house, except for the basement, supply closet and garage. The driveway and parking area behind the house can easily fit 4-5 vehicles.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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
Shepherdsville
Located in Shepherdsville, this holiday home is near theme parks. Heritage Hill Golf Course and Maplehurst Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Awesome Flea Market and Silver Heights Plaza Shopping Center. Kart Kountry and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Shepherdsville, KY
What's nearby
- Bullitt County History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Kart Kountry - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Paroquet Springs Conference Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Kentucky Exposition Center - 19 min drive - 32.5 km
- Churchill Downs - 22 min drive - 36.7 km
Getting around
- Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
- Circle K - 3 min drive
- Love's Travel Stop - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- Salt River Brewing Company - 7 min walk
- Taco Bell - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly located?
Situated in Shepherdsville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bullitt County History Museum, Paroquet Springs Conference Center and Kart Kountry. Awesome Flea Market is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
16 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Club volleyball
Perfect location for volleyball tournament at the Expo Center. Nicely updated and everything needed for stay is provided.
Tim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelly R.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!!!
Our stay was so nice! We loved the location and easy drive south to Etown for our baseball tournament and north to Louisville for more fun!
Beautiful, updated, clean and spacious! Upstairs was perfect for our teens. Thank you for such a nice stay!
Coffee bar was a nice touch too!
Shelly R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Becky H.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful updated home close to so many things to do. We were in town for a baseball tournament with the grandkids. They loved the spacious upstairs and big yard. Jodi accommodated us last minute. We will be back!
Becky H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew D.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out of town workers Lap of Luxury
Crew rates it high! Had an issue with another place we booked, Host was able to get us accepted and crew resting. Place was very clean and nice. Check in easy and smooth. Host was available if ever needed anything.
Matthew D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David G.
4 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bourbon Tour Home Base
Three buddies and I stayed at the house for a few days of bourbon distillery tours. The house was very comfortable and clean. Felt like coming home every day after doing our tours. Shopping and restaurants were nearby as is the interstate for our day trips. I would highly recommend.
David G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rick I.
18 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dark Horse
Property was great. Owner was very responsive.
Rick I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jon S.
21 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bourbon Adventures
The home and hosts are incredible, and the location was perfect for our bourbon trail weekend. I highly recommend booking this exact house if you are coming to Kentucky for the bourbon trail. We had 4 men in our group, but the house could work for up to 12. All the details throughout the house are 5 star quality at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend the Dark Horse Inn!
Jon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie H.
5 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Bourbon Weekend
The house was beautiful and perfect for us 3 couples. In the right spot for hitting the distilleries in the Louisville/Bardstown area. The house contained everything we needed. Very comfortable. Spent a lot of the time in the kitchen/dining room area which was very accommodating. I would highly recommend this home.
Bobbie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jodi
We are Ohio-natives turned Kentuckians. We love living in this area and love participating in making it a great place for people to live and visit. We went from a social worker and a teacher to being realtors and property investors. We enjoy watching properties be transformed from neglected and unusable to enjoyable, beautiful homes.
We chose to become hosts because we love to travel and find VRBOs that feel like a home away from home. We wanted the opportunity to do that for others in our area.
We spend all our free time with our twin girls; watching movies, hiking, swimming, playing basketball, Mario Party, and doing their laundry. :) We also spend lots of time spoiling our Golden Retriever, Ted.
Why they chose this property
We live here! We love the neighborhood and like to invest in the community we live in.
What makes this property unique
We've added on quite a bit of space to this house to make it large enough for a big group. It is also in a convenient location, between Louisville, Bardstown, and Elizabethtown, which makes it a group spot for doing everything in the area (Wineries, bourbon distilleries, Etown sports complex, KY Expo center, Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, Waterfront Park, Music Festivals, Bernheim Forest, etc)
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