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Stay in a historic Early 1800s Guest House!

Holiday home in Bardstown with kitchen

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stay in a historic Early 1800s Guest House!

Come stay in your own cottage on an historica property dating back to the 1830's.
Convenient located in the heart of downtown Bardstown within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, markets, events and nightlife in the most beautiful small town in America. We provide our guest with farm fresh eggs, homemade pancake mix, snacks and waters.

We are also the Bourbon Capital of the World! So don’t hesitate to visit some local distilleries to experience some truly amazing Bourbon during your stay.

We also offer Electric Bicycles. For more information contact me directly.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bardstown

Located in Bardstown, this holiday home is in the city centre. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course and Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore My Old Kentucky Home State Park and Basil's Lake. At Mary's and Shaq & Coco are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in a historic Early 1800s Guest House! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay in a historic Early 1800s Guest House!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in a historic Early 1800s Guest House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay in a historic Early 1800s Guest House! located?

Located in the heart of Bardstown, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of At Mary's, Shaq & Coco and Bardstown Civil War Museum. Fine Arts Bardstown Society and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mathew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy walk to town. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Comfortable Guest House and Great Location

We loved the guest house, and the location could not be beat! Just a block walk to the lovely downtown. The guest house had everything we needed for a comfortable, nice visit to Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Great place and location

Great place, very comfortable and clean. The location can't be beat. We highly recommend it and would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Big A.

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

As advertised

A great location and very quiet area. House was very clean and well kept. We walked to most of our destinations due to the location which was very nice. Only constructive criticism i would give is a dead bolt lock on back door, some kind of foot stool and end table in living room. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marc S.

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

Nice

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

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

Pleasant stay

Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Charming House Close to Downtown

The guest house is charming and within easy walking distance of downtown Bardstown attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V., United States

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

Very comfortable and charming

The guest house was ver comfortable and charming and we would definitely stay here again! It is within walking distance to town and we took advantage of many of the local restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H., Fort Worth

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

Very nice guest house

We enjoyed our brief stay at this property. The bed was very comfortable. Beautiful historical neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Great stay!

The place was exactly as advertised- clean, well furnished and the Hosts were welcoming and helpful. You couldn’t ask for a better location in a Bardstown! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Bardstown Best

Very cute Guest House. 1 block from Main St. close to restaurants and bars. Clean, great wifi, tv and comfi bed. Owners are responsive and there if you need them. Price was great. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenn K.

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

Cozy Great Location.

Great neighborhood and great locations. Stayed for 2 nights. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cottage! It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY H.

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

Loved it.

Located close to shops. restaurants and a couple of sites we wanted to see. Home was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived at 5pm (check in time was 3); it was not cleaned from the previous guests. We reached out to owners who were apologetic and said they’d have it cleaned right away. We walked around the cute town for a few hours to give them time to clean and when we came back, it smelled clean. A creepy house centipede was in the tub and a drain fly in the bathroom the next morning but to be expected for an older place. The lock seemed off, it was difficult to unlock initially and we never could figure out how to lock in from the outside when we left. It was just an ok experience tbh; but to be fair we only stayed one evening so maybe it would have gotten better had we stayed longer and used the house more. I think it’s a nice place, I think it was just an off day. Appreciated the offer from the owners to have a late check out at 11am since we checked in late. Bardstown is very cute and we enjoyed the one evening in that town probably more than Frankfort for our bourbon tour stays.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rod L.

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

Cute and Fun

The cottage was very clean and well maintained. It was a quiet, peaceful setting especially at night.The owners live next door and we're very friendly. The location was excellent, walking distance to all that historic Bardstown has to offer.Only issue we had was that the mattress was very very soft. It was not supportive and both of us had difficulty finding a sleeping position that did not cause back discomfort.That was the only negative. Otherwise very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

My husband and I were supposed to be on a cruise but it got cancelled so we decided to do a short kid-free getaway to Bardstown. This cottage was perfect for us! It’s so clean and it within walking distance of the downtown square! We walked everywhere and enjoyed tons of yummy bourbon! I highly recommend this cottage. The only thing that could’ve been better was if it had a king size bed instead of a queen but that’s just a small detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

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

Perfect for Kentucky Bourbon Trail

The carriage house was perfect for a couple- one bedroom and one bath. Centrally located to many bourbon distilleries and a short walk to “downtown Bardstown “, this rental was comfortable and convenient. You do hear street noise and the owners live right next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Very kool guesthouse

On our way back to Canada from our winter holiday in Florida we planned to stop in Bardstown for a few days of distillery tours. This little house was perfect for our stay as it has all the comforts of home and is walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops. We travelled with our little dog so it also checked the boxes for being pet-friendly with great places to walk the pooch. Amy and Eli were delightful hosts, excellent communicators and have a great sense of humour (private joke). Great job guys and thanks for the opportunity to enjoy your guest house! Lisa, Jim and Woodford.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect, we walked to everything. Nice little house with everything you need. Street parking only.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and nicely decorated. We found the bed too soft for us. Th location is walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. We enjoyed dinner at RickHouse and breakfast at Mammy’s. It’s an older home as noted so floors are not even and doors don’t stay closed. If that will bug you then stay elsewhere but I just considered it part of the charm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described. Everything we needed was available for our short trip to Bardstown. It is a great location allowing us to walk to everything downtown. We toured/visited 6 distilleries around Bardstown and had a great stay. I would highly recommend this house for a stay in Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect house for a weekend getaway for 2. It’s within walking distance to everything in Bardstown and sits back off the street to create a cozy get-a-way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay overnight while visiting Bardstown. Easy walking distance to the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Bardstown Overnight

This was a great place for our overnight in Bardstown. Close to the distilleries, and within walking distance to restaurants and historic places downtown. Looks just like the photos. Very comfy. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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