Stay in a historic Early 1800s Guest House!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bardstown, KY

Bardstown Civil War Museum
‪2 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Eli Wimsett

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

No yard access/ please confirm Breed

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. Bardstown Civil War Museum and Fine Arts Bardstown Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Spalding Hall and My Old Kentucky Home State Park. At Mary's and Shaq & Coco are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

Bardstown Civil War Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪BJ's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 steps away from Bardstown Civil War Museum and At Mary's. Shaq & Coco and Fine Arts Bardstown Society are also within 5 minutes.

Exceptional

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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

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andi W.

20 March 2025

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

Perfect spot for a couple's getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Guest House. The hosts' dog Doobie was an excellent greeter! The 1 bedroom Guest House was the perfect size and in a great location for our distillery tour vacation. Just blocks off the main streets in Bardstown, we were close to all our favorite spots but avoided the noise. The kitchen with full sized appliances was great for an extended weekend trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

23 February 2025

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

Cozy little house!!

This property was very charming, warm and well equipped for our stay. We would highly recommend this property over a hotel room. Would definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Holmes S.

1 January 2025

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

Peaceful and Warming

It was a really precious place in the heart of Downtown Bardstown!!! It was very clean and the owners were helpful!!! The bed was comfortable and the kitchen spacious. We enjoyed the walkability of the location immensely. The water presure was spectaclar and tons of hot water for a deep soak in a cast iron tub!!! Only issues were the internet was slower than we we are accustomed too and the kitchen needed a few more accessories for a week long stay. I would definitely stay there again. It was a great experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick h.

21 December 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

19 December 2024

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

Excellent stay!

Loved this little cottage in Bardstown. Clean, lots of room and great location. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva Z.

16 December 2024

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

Perfect Place to Stay in Bardstown

This was a superb location to stay for a couple of days in Bardstown, with great quiet and privacy within easy walking distance to everything in town. The unit is well furnished and having a kitchen was a nice bonus.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

23 November 2024

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

Bourbon getaway

All excellent and to our liking and wants and needs except bed mattress way too soft for our liking. Both of us just more partial to firmer mattess. Otherwise very comfortable for 2 people.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

1 November 2024

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

Dawn J.

6 October 2024

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

Perfect stay in Bardstown

The property was in walking distance to town, which was perfect. Walked to restaurants, shops, bars. We love old houses. This one was well maintained and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriane M.

16 September 2024

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

Cozy Cottage

Wonderful cottage within walking distance to everything Bardstown. Hosts were awesome, property was beautiful, ten out of ten recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marc S.

5 September 2024

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

Nice

We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady S.

2 September 2024

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

Terrific location

This was the perfect size place for my wife and I, and we loved the proximity to all the walkable spots downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

29 August 2024

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

Amazing, but…

This is actually a guest house, it was so much bigger than expected. Clean & Comfy. PERFECT Location!! We walked everywhere. However, something not super clear in the listing is that the shared yard is actually the owner’s yard (so ur sharing a yard with the owners kids & dog. Definitely didn’t feel comfortable sitting outside at the table. Also, u might want to bring ur own toilet paper (the toilet paper was literally the worst I’ve ever seen) and you’ll need to grab some milk to make pancakes, the pancake mix is a nice bonus but u will need milk

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

19 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful neighborhood

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

10 August 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

10 August 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

29 July 2024

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

Best sleep of my life

The bed was amazing! Cute house, comfy house. Plenty of toiletries provided in the bathroom. I will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

26 July 2024

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

Bourbon Trail

Love this town and this was the perfect location. Host were very friendly! Loved saying hello and goodbye to the sweet dog as I was missing my own 💜 Historic so not perfect but was an overall great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa & Chuck H.

12 July 2024

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

Bardstown central location for bourbon trail

Great location in a quaint small town. Convenient as a home base and we did day trips to bourbon distilleries, mammoth caves and corvette museum. Explored Louisville and lexington too! Guest house was clean and had easy access and parking. Great space for 2 people.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

3 July 2024

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

Excellent stay on the Bourbon Trail

Fabulous location and tons of space for your stay while exploring the Bourbon Trail! We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

1 July 2024

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

TAMMY H.

23 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

19 June 2024

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

Jeffery R.

25 May 2024

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

Bardstown cottage

Great location to downtown Bardstown. Easy to get to. Positioned on quiet street. Clean, plenty of room inside. Future enhancement may be to put a small privacy fence, small patio and a couple chairs at back door.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property