10/10 Excellent
David G.
20 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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David G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shepherdsville, KY
- Paroquet Springs Conference Center20 min walk
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest11 min drive
- Jim Beam American Outpost11 min drive
- Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly
Enjoy this newly-renovated home situated between Louisville, Bardstown and Elizabethtown. The Dark Horse Inn is located only 1 mile from I-65 and less than 5 minutes from stores and restaurants. Escape the busy city in this quiet neighborhood. Our home has ample parking, comfy beds, a peaceful patio, and a large dining table for your crew to spread out and relax!
*13 mins from James Beam Distillery, 20 mins from KY Expo Center, 25 mins from Churchill Down, 30 mins from E-town Sports Park.
The space:
Living room with sleeper sofa, dining room with space for 8 plus three at the bar leading to the kitchen, two bedrooms with king beds on main floor, as well as two full bathrooms, and a laundry room with washer and dryer available for guests, upstairs loft has two twin bunkbeds, a queen bed, and a full bathroom.
Guest access:
Guests have access to the whole house, except for the basement, supply closet and garage. The driveway and parking area behind the house can easily fit 4-5 vehicles.
*13 mins from James Beam Distillery, 20 mins from KY Expo Center, 25 mins from Churchill Down, 30 mins from E-town Sports Park.
The space:
Living room with sleeper sofa, dining room with space for 8 plus three at the bar leading to the kitchen, two bedrooms with king beds on main floor, as well as two full bathrooms, and a laundry room with washer and dryer available for guests, upstairs loft has two twin bunkbeds, a queen bed, and a full bathroom.
Guest access:
Guests have access to the whole house, except for the basement, supply closet and garage. The driveway and parking area behind the house can easily fit 4-5 vehicles.
Property manager
Jodi
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Shepherdsville
Located in Shepherdsville, this holiday home is near theme parks. Heritage Hill Golf Course and Maplehurst Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Awesome Flea Market and Silver Heights Plaza Shopping Center. Kart Kountry and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Shepherdsville, KY
What's nearby
- Paroquet Springs Conference Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Awesome Flea Market - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
- Jim Beam American Outpost - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
- Kentucky Exposition Center - 19 min drive - 27.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- Zaxby's - 3 min drive
- Cracker Barrel - 9 min drive
- Panda Express - 19 min walk
- Taco Bell - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
16 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Club volleyball
Tim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly R.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!!!
Shelly R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
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18 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Rick I.
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Bobbie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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21 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Jon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jodi
We are Ohio-natives turned Kentuckians. We love living in this area and love participating in making it a great place for people to live and visit. We went from a social worker and a teacher to being realtors and property investors. We enjoy watching properties be transformed from neglected and unusable to enjoyable, beautiful homes.
We chose to become hosts because we love to travel and find VRBOs that feel like a home away from home. We wanted the opportunity to do that for others in our area.
We spend all our free time with our twin girls; watching movies, hiking, swimming, playing basketball, Mario Party, and doing their laundry. :) We also spend lots of time spoiling our Golden Retriever, Ted.
Why they chose this property
We live here! We love the neighborhood and like to invest in the community we live in.
What makes this property unique
We've added on quite a bit of space to this house to make it large enough for a big group. It is also in a convenient location, between Louisville, Bardstown, and Elizabethtown, which makes it a group spot for doing everything in the area (Wineries, bourbon distilleries, Etown sports complex, KY Expo center, Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, Waterfront Park, Music Festivals, Bernheim Forest, etc)
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