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Relax in our living room after a day of sightseeing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bardstown, KY
  • Place, Spalding Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bardstown Art Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪47 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.

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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

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

  • Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Spalding Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bardstown Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bardstown Burger - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Bardstown Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Bardstown Cottage?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Bardstown Cottage on 7 June 2026 start from AU$208, 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 Historic Bardstown Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host and a fantastic location to enjoy Bardstown and surrounding areas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage that has been beautifully restored and well maintained. Had everything we needed for a weekend stay. Easy check in process, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chriss B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. Location was great! Wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, good communication. Close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The home was clean inside and as pictures shown. The outside was not. One of the reasons I chose this house was to grill out and enjoy the back seating area. It was unuseable sadly. Needs to be cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was sweet! Very close to the quaint downtown. We didn’t drive anywhere all weekend. Had everything we needed! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Bourbon heaven

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great Location

This was a great little cottage for my husband and I. We walked to the downtown area several times. Many other locations within easy driving distance. Would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

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

Great cottage home!

I had a great stay at this house! It's central to everything you might need while in Bardstown. The host was great and very responsive when I had questions. Very clean and well kept property. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

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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English

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