Part of the Castle Hill Haven Estate (see our VRBO listing: Castle Hill Haven Country Estate).
Nestled in acres of Kentucky woods and hills, Castle Hill Haven is close to civilization but worlds away from its bustle.
Pick berries and apples when they're in season, ramble in eleven acres of private land, or take a stroll down to the barn to see the chickens. Farm fresh eggs also available for purchase. Put your feet up in your 550 square foot Studio Suite or sip coffee at your table overlooking acres of woods and fields. Play or relax in The Cottage, a heated/cooled two-story playhouse with attached play set and a sitting/sleeping room with TV/DVD player and twin lofts. The Cottage can be rented for an additional $49 per day. (see photos)
Relax with an evening bonfire (arrange with host beforehand) or order an outdoor movie night (see special packages).
The Studio includes several small appliances: microwave, toaster oven, mini fridge, egg cooker, and instapot. No in-studio kitchen. Check with host about separate access to second kitchen in basement of main house for longer stays.
Castle Hill Haven sits off a country road with a handful of neighboring houses dotting a wooded valley. Sunset views from the front gate are breathtaking. Morning coffee at your studio table provides a glimpse of local wildlife and a stroll down the lane leads to Castle Hill Haven barn. Views from The Cottage windows and twin lofts look over the estate house and fields. During your stay, you can also enjoy our farm animals on site (details below).
Total occupancy:
Studio can accommodate the following:
Two adults
Two children, possibly adults (floor mattresses or pull-out couch).
The Cottage (located just behind the Studio) can accommodate these:
Four small-sized sleepers on a full-size pull-out couch and two small twin mattresses in twin playhouse lofts. The Cottage rental is $49 per night.
House rules:
-No smoking or alcoholic on property.
- Families with children welcome.
-Please note we are on a septic system; no items may be flushed except provided toilet paper.
The Neighborhood:
Castle Hill Haven, 15 miles west of Elizabethtown, KY, is a perfect hub for exploring Central Kentucky.
Enjoy scenic country drives around Castle Hill Haven. Then visit nearby attractions:
Elizabethtown (15-20 min drive. Also, 15 min drive down the road to Elizabethtown Sports Park.)
Local history, shopping, museums, restaurants
Glendate, KY (25-30 min drive)
Charming village, antiques, restaurants, famous "Glendale Days" in mid-October.
Hodgenville (25-30 min)
National Historic Site of Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace. Visit well-known Lincoln Days in early October.
Bardstown, KY (35-45 min drive)
Bursting with history, boutiques, theater.
Louisville, KY (roughly 1 hour)
Home of the Kentucky Derby
Lexington, KY (1 1/2 hour)
Horse capital of the world
Mammoth Cave (37 miles)
World-famous cave system
Getting Around:
I-65 connects Elizabethtown to Louisville, Mammoth Cave area, and Bowling Green.
BlueGrass Parkway connects Lexington and Elizabethtown.
Easy commute to Elizabethtown (and both highways) from Castle Hill Haven (20 minute drive on scenic country roads).
- Special packages available:
Onsite photography:
Capture your Castle Hill Haven get-away with family or group photos taken onsite by local hobby photographer. $75 includes photo shoot(s) at any of our outdoor or indoor sites and hard-copy CD with full printing rights of all photos taken. Example shots from previous photo shoots available upon request.
Outdoor movie night:
Entertain your crowd with an outdoor movie in the orchard. Choose movies from our DVD library. Concessions, seats, and set up provided. Seasonal activity. Weather dependent. Check with host to see if this package is available during your stay. $65.00
On-site scavenger hunt:
Unravel riddles as you mix modern and medieval in an on-site digital scavenger hunt. Waiver form required for use of zip line and potato cannon. Bonfire included. $85.00. Check with host to see if this package is available during your stay.
Stories To Inspire Kentucky Dessert Theater:
Enjoy an evening of drama in the main house dining room provided on site from Stories to Inspire Kentucky. Stories to Inspire Kentucky offers a variety of one-woman shows from the 1800s To World War II.
Special VRBO performance price:
Drama only: $85/group.
Dessert/refreshments included: add $5 per guest.
Check with host for availability.
- WiFi provided.
- In keeping with our country setting, cell signal is spotty or nonexistent (BlueGrass Cellular may be an exception).
TV/DVD player are available in both Studio and Cottage. (Cable and dish not available.)
- All spaces shown on photos, as well as 11 acres of grounds, are open to guests. Hosts live on property.
- Enjoy our farm animals on site. Please do not feed animals before arranging with hosts. Note: outdoor farm animals include cats, Great Pyrenees dog, horses, and chickens, among others. Please contact owner beforehand if you have any concerns.
See other activities available by visiting Castle Hill Haven Event Venue on Facebook: search "Castle Hill Haven."