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Historic home freshly renovated on the Bourbon Trail

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Everything about the Washington Belle has been restored to her former glory.
The Washington Belle has a grand entrance and lovely character.
Living area
It also has a smart tv and lots of natural sunlight streaming in.
She is a stately house with a rich history.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7212.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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629 Washington St, Shelbyville, KY, 40065
  • Shelby County Community Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Jeptha Creed Distillery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Frankfort, KY (FFT-Capital City)
    ‪26 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.

Property manager

Elizabeth Bayless
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, horse riding and hiking.
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Shelbyville, KY

What's nearby

  • Shelby County Community Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jeptha Creed Distillery - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Valhalla Golf Club - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 31 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wings and Rings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Castle - ‬5 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.

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 8.7 mi (14 km) from The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass and within 16 miles (25 km) of Beckley Creek Park and Valhalla Golf Club. Taylorsville Lake State Park and LaGrange Main Street Visitor Center are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Washington Belle

Hosts made stay very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene R.

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

Charming house in downtown Shelbyville

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. Very clean, walkable to Shelbyville Main Street shops and restaurants, and beautiful floral and landscape artwork by the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Perfect house for family gathering

This house was perfect for my family and we hosted thanksgiving there as well. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Great location and lots of room

We enjoyed our stay at this quaint house. It was a good location and had plenty of room inside as well as plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glendon C., Paducah, KY

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

Great stay!!!

Great stay at this home, love the master shower and the beds were homey and comfortable. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect choice!

We stayed in this property during a recent girls trip for a bridal shower. The accommodations were just perfect! Such a beautiful home in a great location. And, Elizabeth was a wonderful host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Hurricane relief trip

We didn't spend much time in the VRBO but it was clean. We did appreciate that they had coffee stocked and sugar. We drove 17 hrs there and didn't have time to go shopping for breakfast foods.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Love the historical home

If you are looking for a home with lots of room and close to many different distilleries, this is a great home. The communication was quick and pleasant. We did have to contact the property manager during the stay and the issue was resolved quickly for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Bourbon Trail Headquarters

We spent a long weekend visiting several distilleries each day. This location was perfect for that. It is a neat old home and a nice location walking distance from small downtown area. Lots of other stuff close by
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venugopal G.

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

Responsive host

Liz was very helpful through out the entire process starting when the reservation was made and all the way through check out. She responded to all the communications promptly. The house itself was clean and maintained well with new appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests