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Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail

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A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a sofa set.
A two-story house with a red front door, white trim, and a small front porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A cozy room with a dark blue armchair, a round patterned rug, and a white fireplace with shelves.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the front door.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
Sleeps 7•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, KY
  • Place, Shelby County Community Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Creek Tennis Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Beach Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Floral Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Pink Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master En Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail

The Washington Belle is an historic home, freshly renovated with all the modern conveniences, centrally located in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She's the perfect base from which to explore the distilleries of the Bourbon Trail, with easy access to Louisville and Lexington. There are restaurants, cafes, bourbon bars and antique stores in easy walking distance. Boasting two large living areas, three large bedrooms (including a master with ensuite), 2.5 baths, and private off street parking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please read and agree you accept our pet policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet Policy 1. If you leave the house we ask that you crate your pet. 2. We ask that you don’t allow pets on the beds.
Pet Policy (con’t) 3. You agree you are responsible for any cost regarding damage caused by your pet. 4 Please dispose of pet waste in bin outside.
Any guests beyond the maximum 7 or not approved by the owner will incur a charge of $100 per person.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3401478vb
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

Shelbyville

Located in Shelbyville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Buffalo Trace Distillery and Kentucky Governor's Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center. Gallrein Farms and Yew Dell Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, horse riding and cycling.
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Shelbyville, KY

What's nearby

  • Shelby County Community Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clear Creek Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 31 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 35 min drive - 60.8 km
  • Churchill Downs - 39 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wings & Rings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail on 8 Dec 2026 start from AU$893, 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 home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail located?

Located in the heart of Shelbyville, this holiday home is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Gallrein Farms and within 12 miles (20 km) of Jeptha Creed Distillery and The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. Beckley Creek Park and Valhalla Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Bayless

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I grew up in rural Ohio and enjoy art, adventure, and meaningful conversations. I know what it's like to be far from home and long for a comfy refuge. My husband and I enjoy a good challenge and exploring together with our two lovely teen boys.

Why they chose this property

Shelbyville is convenient to the larger surrounding cities, but is quaint and has so much character in the historic downtown.

The Shelbyville Convention Center is located just behind the Washington Belle, so if you have an event to attend, we are a very convenient place to stay. Our master bedroom includes a seating area, vanity table, and a full length mirror. A perfect space for a bride and her wedding party to prepare.

We are located half a mile from the Clear Creek Family Activity Center. For a small fee you can swim, workout, have access to basketball courts, or have an easy location for all the baseball fields, tennis courts etc.

Whether you are wanting to sample some
bourbon on the trail, have a family relaxed get together, stroll the town on foot, or just have a comfortable place to stay in a historic home, the Washington Belle is your best choice.

What makes this property unique

This gorgeous home has two living rooms, one with a comfy oversized sectional for movies and snuggling and the second more formal with multiple sitting areas for reading, chatting, or playing games.

The brand new kitchen has a dining table that can easily seat 6 and 2 chairs that pull up to the island. There is a large fridge/freezer, generous gas oven, and fully stocked cabinets for all your cooking/baking needs.

Under the chandelier and up the glamorous wooden staircase to the right is a comfortable seating area under the tall windows for reading or relaxing. On either side of this upstairs entry room are two beautifully decorated bedrooms. The beach room has a plush queen sized bed with closet and a dresser for making yourself at home. The floral room has a double bed and twin bed for flexibility of sleeping arrangements.

These two bedrooms share a full bath with antique claw foot tub with shower. It also includes a washer/dryer available to guests.

The crown of the Belle is the spacious master bedroom with en suite. The calming and rich color palette and fabrics in this room encourage luxurious relaxation. The newly renovated attached bathroom has a large refreshing shower and lots of space to spread out.
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