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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4114.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bardstown, KY
  • Bardstown Civil War Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bardstown, KY (BRY-Samuels Field)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown

Pioneer Park Cottage is a cozy cottage in the heart of downtown Historic Bardstown. One block from the court square, it s close to everything! Let this cottage be your home away from home. Easy walking to shops, restaurants, historic sites, museums, bars and night life...
Sip our Bourbon Coffee in the morning on the front porch as you soak up the ambeince of our beautiful small town. Relax and unwind in the evening with your favorite Bourbon Cocktail on your own private courtyard with stone patio with twinkle lights.
The cottage is a great place to relax from the Bourbon Trail. There is a cozy living room with a flat screen, a dining room that seats 4. The Master Bedroom has a queen high 4 post bed with a pillow top mattress and luxurious linens. There is a Master bathroom off of the bedroom that features a jacuzzi whirlpool jetted tub.
The guest Bedroom has 2 twin beds.
There is a second bathroom with a tile and glass shower.
The kitchen is equipped with a full size fridge with water and ice on the door. It has a microwave, toaster and thermal 12 cup coffee pot. The kitchen is stocked with china, glassware and utensils for 4 guests. There is seating at the built in breakfast bar in the kitchen for 2 guests. We supply a small charcoal weber grill. If you would like to grill you will need to bring charcoal and lighter fluid. There is a coffee station with Regular, Decaf and Bourbon Coffee along with several teas. We also provide a Snack Basket with lots of goodies!
Sip our Bourbon Coffee on the front porch as you soak in the flavor of our small town and it's people.
Enjoy your favorite Bourbon Cocktail on the back patio. There are 4 adirondack chairs to relax in and watch the stars under the twinkle lights.
There is a driveway beside the cottage and parking on the street in front of the cottage.


Property manager

Margaret Sue Masters

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Located in Bardstown, this cottage is in the city centre. Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center and My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shaq & Coco and At Mary's. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, swimming and golfing.
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Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pioneer Park Cottage, 2 BR/2 BA Downtown Historic Bardstown located?

Located in the heart of Bardstown, this cottage is steps away from Bardstown Art Gallery and Fine Arts Bardstown Society. Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey and Spalding Hall are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Center of it All

Great location for walking to restaurants and shops downtown. Easy to maneuver in and out of town to distilleries around Bardstown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

Convenient and very cute!

Stayed for a couple days at Pioneer Place on the first stop of our spring break trip, Very cute! Comfortable and well appointed, it was the perfect spot to relax, play cards and cook a light dinner. Great host, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny R.

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

BR

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

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

Great location

We were able to comfortably walk to everything in the downtown area. The house was clean and just what we needed for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Lovely!

It was cold, but the house was cozy. Great location for walking around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Charming house and great location

Charming house, perfect location to main street shops and restaurants and distilleries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

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

Bardstown Wedding

The property was lovely. Within walking distance of downtown Bardstown. A real gem. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

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

Awesome in Every Way!

Pioneer Park Cottage is walking distance to shopping, restaurants, churches and other interesting places to visit. The cottage is super clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hostess was wonderful! She quickly responded to my texts and she provided snacks, coffees and teas for us. The beds were very comfy with several pillows, there were plenty of linens and a washer and dryer for our use, nice dishes and several utensils for our cooking needs. The cottage is very old, but nicely renovated and has a real southern charm. I will keep this in mind as a place to visit again. We had reservations for the weekend and we all hated to leave as we were enjoying our stay so much! Thank you Margaret Sue all you did to make our weekend so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

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

A real jewel

This cottage is very nicely decorated with large bedrooms. So clean and comfortable. Close to the main downtown area. Having a side driveway is great! The backyard patio is quiet and peaceful. Plenty of room for two couples to enjoy their visit. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

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

Beautiful cottage in a perfect location

Exceptionally clean and well appointed. So close to historic downtown. Perfect size for 2 couples. Lovely outdoor areas. Just the best experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Bardstown

Nice clean house conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY B.

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

Repeat Visit

We enjoyed our stay so much last year we decided to return. The cottage is spacious, spotlessly clean and well stocked with amenities. Best of all is the location - a short walk to all of the best restaurants, bars and stores in Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Perfect

Very comfortable accommodations. Easy checkin and out. Location is great for exploring Bardstown & surrounding area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Sister's Weekend

Stayed at the Pioneer Park Cottage for our trip to Bardstown to take the Dinner Train. The cottage was a perfect location. Not far from downtown and within walking distance to Hadorns Bakery, Mammy's and Scout & Scholar restaurants. The cottage was clean and well stocked. Highly recommend if you're traveling to Bardstown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

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

Great cottage with a great location

Spent 2 days on the Bourbon Trail and this was an awesome choice for our stay. House was clean, well equipped and the location couldn’t be beat. Within walking distance of so much in Bardstown. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great location.

Location to downtown is excellent. Street can be very noisy with loud motorcycles and cars at night. I know why the host supplies ear plugs in the bedrooms, but we really didn’t use them in the main bedroom. The bedroom nearest to the street would need them for sure. Off street parking was great, which made unloading and loading the truck very convenient. There were some big spider webs in the family room up by the ceiling or I would have given 5 stars for cleanliness. I am not a big fan of spiders. 😉 Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rexanna T.

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

Anniversary trip

We went for anniversary weekend. Perfect distance from downtown shops to walk and enjoy the day! The home was very clean and just as advertised. Highly recommend and could see us staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Nice stay

Really cute house walking distance to downtown. House was clean and great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Old Bardstown Vibe

My husband, teen son and I stayed a weekend in Historic Bardstown and enjoyed this charming period home in a great location. I loved the front porch which faced across from the park with a log cabin and an old Cemetary (including Revolutionary War graves!) Tons of history all around, and we enjoyed being able to leave our car at the house and walking thorough the historic area, eating dinner/drinking Bourbon at Talbott Tavern one night. My Old Kentucky Home Estate was down the road and a quick 2 min drive, we took the tour and it was very informative and my son enjoyed it as well. The home itself was cozy with period furnishings taking you back in time but had all modern amenities and 2 bathrooms and washer/dryer. Nice lighted backyard area as well but the porch was my favorite. I recommend this home for its location, charm and true to the historic nature of Bardstown, so much better than a standard hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

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

Bourbon getaway

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Cozy and comfy!

Adorably decorated; clean; comfortable; all we needed! Close to town. Very well stocked. Comfortable bed with great amenities. Would stay here again. Bardstown is safe, so fun and entertaining!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Pioneer Village

Fantastic location! Beautiful, well appointed cottage! Everything within walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Great cottage

Warm and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Awesome Location

Great little cottage for a getaway to Bardstown. We found it to be very clean and comfortable in a great neighborhood. Everything was nicely updated and in working order. We absolutely loved it and it is an easy walk to shops, restaurants and bars. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal M.

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

Bourbon Trail Visit Home Base

Cute home, exceptionally clean and comfortable. Easy check in, easy communication with owner. Great location for both walking through downtown Bardstown and short drives to numerous distilleries. Would highly recommend this property and owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Sue Masters

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Hello, I am Margaret Sue Masters and I along with my husband, Michael, "The Colonel" we bought and restored our first cottage, Pioneer Park Cottage in 1998. We have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years in Bardstown. We have restored 4 cottages for vacations rentals and In 2004 we purchased the Chapeze House, a 1787 Federalist Mansion on the court square and transformed it into The Kentucky Bourbon House, a Boutique Hotel with 2 suites; The Bourbon Loft and The Chapeze Suite. The Colonel teaches 2 classes there daily Monday-Saturday; Bourbon University and Bourbon Mixology Classes. We also host intimate wedding ceremonies and elopement packages. Couples can marry in the elegant parlor or in the formal garden that makes up the back yard.
Come experience our "Hospitality Kentucky Style"......

Why they chose this property

Pioneer Park was the first cottage my husband and I restored for a vacation property. It was a house built around 1910 by a local architect Osso Stanley. This cottage was built as a speculation house and there was an identical one built right beside it . That house was torn down in the 1990's for lack of attention.
This was the cottage that gave me the "bug" to restore old houses to date we have restored 7. It will always hold a special place in my heart!

What makes this property unique

If you are an avid Ghost Hunter, Pioneer Park is located across the street from the Pioneer Cemetery with gravestones dating back to the Revolutionary War. Located behind the cemetery is the Old County Jail where inmates were hung on the property. Many evenings you will see Patti Star's Ghost Tour coming through the cemetery and avid Ghost hunters snapping their cameras trying to catch a picture of an Orb!

Languages:

English