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Peaceful, lakefront house on Guist Creek Lake/ Shelbyville-Bourbon Trail

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Property grounds
Lake
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, KY
  • Guist Creek Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, lakefront house on Guist Creek Lake/ Shelbyville-Bourbon Trail

House on Guist Creek Lake near the Bulleit Distilling Co. This 3 bedroom/2 bath house has all the benefits of enjoying the lake, traveling KY’s Bourbon Trail, or relaxing at a peaceful getaway. Three furnished bedrooms- a king, a queen, and two twin beds. The kitchen is fully furnished. Den offers a beautiful picture window for you to enjoy lake view. Patio w/table + chairs on a lighted porch. 2 Kayaks available in season (May - Sept). Must let me know two weeks prior to check in if you plan on using the kayaks.

Property manager

Emily
Premier Host

Languages

English, Indonesian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Shelbyville

Located in Shelbyville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Guist Creek Lake State Park and Taylorsville Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and American Legion Post 34 Fairgrounds. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Shelbyville, KY

What's nearby

  • Guist Creek Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Gallrein Farms - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Weissinger Hills Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - 21 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 39 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wings and Rings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, lakefront house on Guist Creek Lake/ Shelbyville-Bourbon Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, lakefront house on Guist Creek Lake/ Shelbyville-Bourbon Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, lakefront house on Guist Creek Lake/ Shelbyville-Bourbon Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, lakefront house on Guist Creek Lake/ Shelbyville-Bourbon Trail located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Guist Creek Lake State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Weissinger Hills Golf Course and Talon Winery. Jeptha Creed Distillery is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie J.

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

Bass Lane Delight

Home was clean and in good shape. We had 4 adults and 1 child and had plenty of room. We loved the private dock for fishing and the fire pit for s’mores. The beautiful view from the living room was a highlight of the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

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

Relaxing, quiet, fishing

House provided for the basic essentials. Near grocery, near marina, near dining. Fishing was nice and we spent 2 whole days just relaxing on the partially shaded dock, drowning worms. Caught a few nice bluegill and 2 young bass. Neighborhood was quiet and we were comfortable. Elderly likely not cut out for trips to and from the dock as there are lots of steps down. Great place on the lake! Even enjoyed some stargazing while fishing one night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dora Kubiak

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

Cute place central location to attractions

We came to tour distillery’s
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great for visiting both Louisville & Lexington

Few informative and enjoyable Bourbon Tours with the family. So glad we came! Kentucky is very beautiful! Your home was perfect for us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Family getaway

We loved our stay! Great location near the distilleries and my family loved being able to fish from the back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

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

Great Bourbon Trail House!

We enjoyed our stay at the house very much. The location was perfectly centralized to all the distilleries we visited, and you can’t beat the view of the creek! The house has everything you could need and Emily was super responsive when our very few questions arose. The outdoor space was beautiful and the fire pit was an awesome feature. Highly recommend booking this house for your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winfield H.

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

A great place to stay!

The house was well maintained with lots of nice amenities and in a gorgeous location with great access to the water. I Highly recommend stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W., Medina, OH, USA

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

Fun house with a nice location

It was a fun place to stay, convenient location to bulleit and jeptha creed among other distilleries and weissinger hills golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

In the middle of it all!!!

We came to Kentucky for a music festival in Louisville, but spent as much time doing that as touring the parks and distilleries in the area. The house was very well furnished and clean, with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Bourbon Trail Stay

Perfect house for guys bourbon trail stay! Owners good to work with. House was as advertised. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George R., Cincinnati

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

Excellent Stay

Best stay we had at VRBO. Clean beyond belief and large amount of supplies such as garbage bags was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Awesome stay

Comfortable clean spacious home with great ammenities, lakeview and wildlife. Excellent communication with Emily the host. Convenient to distilleries and Louisville. Would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac G.

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

Great friends weekend

The place was big, clean, great yard and lake access. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great place to stay

The beautiful view of the lake from the living room made this a very pleasant place to stay while on the bourbon trail. Located almost exactly between Louisville and Frankfort made this an ideal home base. Nice clean place, with comfortable beds and a quiet neighborhood. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Trip for KY Ren Faire

Wonderful home and property, with a beautiful view and close to the KY Renaissance Faire. The home was very clean and well stocked and had a great layout. The owner was very responsive and communicative with us, which was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this property and owner and we look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

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

Central to the Bourbon Trail

We loved the location of this property. Within an hour’s drive of almost everywhere we went on the Bourbon Trail. The house was super clean and the host was very responsive. The Lake behind the house was beautiful, very peaceful. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Peaceful backyard

We enjoyed our stay at the Bass and Bourbon house. There was plenty of room for our group of 6. The backyard space was our favorite. Even though the home is in a neighborhood, the backyard was secluded. We enjoyed watching the boats on the lake. The house was very clean. Amenities such as soap, shampoo, charging stations were appreciated. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Excellent choice for the Bourbon Trail!!

Really no true negatives here! The host was excellent at communicating when we had very minor concerns. She truly thought of every little detail for amenities. The house is well stocked. The weather and bright street lights were certainly not in her control! Bring an eye mask if you're drmsitivrcontrol!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Relaxed visit

My sister and I had a relaxed visit here. The only problem was the master bedroom. There was a scent on the sheets that was a little overwhelming. It kept my sister awake the first night, so we switched rooms and I was awake the second night. We both ended up in the bedroom that had twin beds. Other than that, the place was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the view of the lake from the family room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Shelbyville

This is the cutest house. So cozy and warm. Lots of space and have the back deck to sit outside and look at the lake is very very nice. But the best part of this house is the beds. The mattresses were so incredibly comfortable. We would come back just to sleep in those beds. Emily was extremely responsive and very helpful. I will share this listing with family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlton B., Sarasota, Fl. USA

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

Rural Bliss

Initially, we didn’t realize how far the property was from downtown Louisville, but this became a non-issue as we discovered the charms of Shelbyville. In addition to two nearby distilleries, the town offered great dining options. The Farm for breakfast is a MUST. The property lived up to its advertisement and was very comfortable. We wish that we had more time to enjoy the yard and the lake. The host was very responsive to issues that we raised, which were very few. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Get together with some friends.

Great place for a peaceful get together woth friends. Not far from many different things and experiences. The only issue we ran into was that the AC was not cooling the house. It was cooler than outside but 78 degrees is warmer than we would have liked. The host was very prompt with their responses and did a nice job taking care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

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

Perfect House between located between Louisville and Bourbon trail

Perfect house for a family of 7 for a week (young and old). Super clean and great communication. We brought our bass boat and parked it on their dock for the week. We were catching largemouth bass all week. This house had everything you would need and it was a perfect location. We spent some time visiting the attractions in Louisville and visited 2 bourbon distilleries (Bulleit Bourbon is literally located 3 minutes away). Kentucky Kingdom was also a huge hit for the family. We always ended our nights out on the deck looking at the stars. My only recommendation would be more towel hooks in the bathrooms. This is only because we were a large group that stayed for a week so it's really a non issue if you only stay for 3 or 4 days. Other than that we couldn't have asked for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Zeeland, mi

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

Great place to stay and view

Absolutely a great place to stay. Close to a lot. Centrally located for the bourbon trail. Only 30-40 mins from all the good ones. Owner answered all the questions and the area was nice. The view of the lake/river was very beautiful. Plenty of room for everyone. The deck allowed for great views and comfortable chairs. Grill worked good but could use a cleaning. Beds we’re comfortable and clean. One minor thing prob not in the owners control was the street light was very bright and shined directly into our rooms. Would recommend some other hanging curtains that would help block that out. Kitchen was stocked well with Plates, pots, pans and lots of cups. Spices, sugar, salt, oil, olive oil spray and even some flour. We left some syrup. Lots of magazines with info on the local area. Smart TV worked good and we hooked up to our Netflix. Wi-Fi worked great. Would stay here again with out hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Fun Family Weekend

We had a great stay with our extended family for a long weekend. The house was neat and clean and had everything we needed and more. We especially enjoyed kayaking and fishing in the evenings. The location was convenient for getting to area distilleries and the city of Frankfurt. Communication with the owners wasn’t necessary during our stay but was very quick and easy prior to our trip. We will definitely recommend this location to friends and family! Thanks for having us we had a great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Emily

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Why they chose this property

We love the Lakeview from this house. The large picture window showcasing the Lakeview is so calming and beautiful. It is one of my favorite characteristics of this house. Morning coffee on the leather couches while enjoying the view is my favorite thing to do when we stay here.

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English, Indonesian

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