Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!

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updated living room with 2 new reclining sofa's, electric fireplace, & smart tv.

kitchen is stocked with all the cookware & dishes you need.

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 293250 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Barbecue grill
Washer
Parking available
Hot Tub
Outdoor Space

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Bagdad, KY

Buffalo Trace Distillery
‪24 min drive‬
Kentucky State University
‪24 min drive‬
Woodford Reserve Distillery
‪36 min drive‬
Frankfort, KY (FFT-Capital City)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Chandler Ridge, where family and friends gather and memories are made. Spend your days discovering Kentucky backroads, bourbon and beautiful horses. Perfect base for Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. Spend your evenings grilling out on our 600sf deck overlooking the pond and woods. Relax by the firepit, walk the trails, play a game of pool or any of our 4 other table games. Spread out over 3 finished levels with sleeping, chatting and bathroom areas on each level. Smart Tv's, updated furnishings, bedding and we now have Starlink WiFi! Book now for your 2025 family adventure to the great Bluegrass State.

Game room with pool table, foosball, poker table, air hockey, board games and more. Cornhole, firepit, hiking trails, pond and 20 acres for your outdoor enjoyment. Beautiful Amish crafted outdoor seating.

20 distilleries within 30 minutes of our cabin. An hour to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Less than an hour to Churchill Downs. Downtown Shelbyville and our state capitol, Frankfort are 20 minutes away with shops, dining theater and more. Incredible horse farms dot the countryside from Lexington to Louisville and 20 minutes from Simpsonville, the Saddlebred capitol of the world.

Fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms with all linens. Multiple sleeping options, updated bedding, 3 fireplaces.

Chandler Ridge is perfect for your family getaway or large group accommodations. Beautifully decorated, the cabin will help you to create memories for years to come.
Suited for gatherings of all types, visiting the Bourbon Trail, The Ark and Creation Museum, church group retreats, weddings, girlfriend getaways, wildlife viewing and more. We offer a luxuriously appointed log cabin fitted with leather furniture, hand peeled log beds and furnishings, game/book/dvd library, trails, stocked fishing pond and much more.

Whether you want to drop in a line in our fishing pond, walk our trails filled with unique plants and wildlife, wade in our creek, sit on the large back deck and enjoy the serenity or stay busy inside playing pool, air hockey, foosball or curling up with a good book, our cabin has it all!

Chandler Ridge has a barn available for your family reunion, company picnic or wedding. See the photos for details. We have 10- 8 top tables and 80 chairs available for rent as well. Additional fees apply

During these unpredictable times, we recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance in case of an emergency or cancellation.

Keywords: Cabin, bourbon, creation museum, ark encounter, peaceful, large families, outdoor escape, natural surroundings, family friendly, beautiful furnishings, gazebo, fishing pond, wedding venue, scrapbook friendly, hiking,

Property manager

Mary Gonda-Chandler

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Pack N Play included

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

We allow weddings up to 150 guests. Fees apply

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

$50 pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$300 fee for smoking in the cabin.

Two night minimum stay on weekends.

Deposit is non--refundable. Cancellation before 90 days is refundable for balance paid. If dates are re-rented, payment is 100% refundable.

There is an exterior camera at the entrance to the cabin/front door.

Important information

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 29

Note from host: We allow weddings up to 150 guests. Fees apply

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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Bagdad

Located in Bagdad, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guist Creek Lake State Park and Cove Spring Park, while Country Place Jamboree and Shelby County Community Theatre are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bagdad, KY

What's nearby

Kentucky State Capitol - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
Buffalo Trace Distillery - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
Kentucky State University - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - 28 min drive - 32.7 km
Woodford Reserve Distillery - 36 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Farm Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
‪Aurora Farms - ‬11 min drive
‪Dutch Creek Farm - ‬15 min drive
‪Sunset Harvest Farm - ‬7 min drive
‪Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!?

As of Mar 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29! on Apr 7, 2025 start from $477.84, 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.

What time is check-in at Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gallrein Farms, Guist Creek Lake State Park, and Bulleit Distilling Co.. Country Place Jamboree and Shelby County Community Theatre are also within 12 mi (20 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Mar 9, 2025

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

Ladies Weekend

This house was perfect for a ladies getaway..

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garage G.

Mar 2, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane W.

Feb 24, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Jan 20, 2025

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

Birthday celebration on the bourbon trail

Our party of 12 came together from all across the country and this location to celebrate the big 4-0 by touring some distilleries on the bourbon trail. This home was in a prime location to be able to fit in some of our favorites in the same day. There was more than enough room for all 12 of us; the cabin is stunning, cozy, and inviting; and their customer service is on point. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of the memories that will last all of us a lifetime!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura M.

Jan 6, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Value home!

It was a good find location for our 5 adult children and 8 grandchildren traveling from different states. Overall I’m thankful I found this place to sleep all my family at the price. We had some come Friday night left Saturday night and some come Saturday and leave Sunday. There were few things I was disappointed. The fridge didn’t looked like it was cleaned I had to wipe down every shelf and drawers. Food was left in there. Countertop had to be wiped down. Some cooking item’s didn’t looked clean so I did some cleaning before use. Ceiling fan on main floor did not work. No information was given about it. I’m glad I brought a little fan. The remote to the fan looked like it has been broken for awhile. No curtains in bedrooms or throughout the house. Privacy for bedroom windows and doors could be better. Overall it was a good find for last minute booking. I would consider this place again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Dec 27, 2024

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

Great Cabin in the Country

Our family really enjoyed staying at the cabin after my mom's service. There were 13 of us and it was just right with plenty seating, lots of kitchen dishes, pans, bathroom towels and supplies. Lots of games for entire family to enjoy and had smores at the fire pit. The owners were very kind and have done a great job of upkeep on the cabin. Three of our grandkids got to see snow for the first time. Praying our family gets to return to stay in this cabin again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Dec 26, 2024

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

Christmas stay

Our family stayed here for Christmas this year and loved our experience. This was our second time staying at this cabin, but first over the holidays. Everything was as expected. Easy check-in process, plenty of space to gather, well stocked kitchen for cooking meals, and games and activities (both inside and out) for everyone. The cabin was also decorated for Christmas which was a really nice touch with this stay. We would absolutely stay here again in the future! Thanks for a wonderful experience and Christmas memories!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Dec 12, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eric L.

Dec 11, 2024

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

Perfect Getaway For Large Families

Great cabin in close proximity to several distilleries. Communication with the owner was excellent. She answered all our questions very quickly. The cabin was clean and decorated for Christmas, which our family loved. We enjoyed the trails and my son found that their pond does have 5lb largemouth bass. Know that if you go with multiple families or large groups, you'll most likely be sharing some bedrooms. We were aware of this ahead of time and didn't bother us. Only thing keeping the cabin from 5 stars is lack of grocery storage. The cabin only has 1 fridge and has no pantry, so majority of our food and drinks had to be kept on the counter tops or kitchen floor (or outside to stay cold). The cabinets were stocked with all the dishes and cookware you need, but left no room for food storage. A beverage fridge in the basement would have been a big plus. But it did not stop us from enjoying the place. We had a great Thanksgiving week with lots of laughs, walks, and pool and foosball tournaments!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Nov 18, 2024

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

Chandler Ridge was perfect for 7 best friends doing the bourbon trail

Nice Cabin, good location

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Nov 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Marlene Y.

Nov 3, 2024

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

Wonderful Getaway for Our Group

There was a group of 12 Ladies from the Class of 1967 High School. We get together every Fall and have for several years. This location was great for us. We did have a small problem with the bridge being out and had to detour to get there, but once there everything was great. Plenty of room for parking and playing games. Thanks for the stay and we will surely look to stay here again..

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianna K.

Oct 31, 2024

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

Bourbon Trail Experience

Stayed here for our annual trip to The Bourbon Trail. Had a great time. Easy check in. Great house except for all the lady bugs and extremely colder in the downstairs area. Host was easy to communicate with and very responsive. Lots vm of room. Great for large parties. There were eight older adults on this trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff G.

Oct 26, 2024

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

Bourbon Trail adventure

A group of four of us stayed at the property as our home base for visiting distilleries in the area. While the property location is isolated, we were still near enough to everyplace we wanted to visit that it was never inconvenient. As a matter of fact, the location of the property was one of its best features. The surroundings are beautiful and everything was so quiet and peaceful. The house is immaculate, well maintained, and has every amenity you could wish. We spent our evenings around the fire pit sipping bourbon and gazing at the stars. There was PLENTY of room for the four of us and then some. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Oct 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel T.

Sep 9, 2024

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

Amazing property-don’t expect to grill

Me and my friends thoroughly enjoyed our time at this cabin. It is in a very central location to a ton of distilleries. The property managers were very responsive and issues came up with booking but we were able to get it worked out. The place was very clean and had plenty of towels/supplies. The only negative thing and the reasoning for the 4 stars is that of the 8 burners between the two grills for use, only 2-3 were actually functional. We had to alter most of our meals we were planning to cook for the long weekend and consumed a lot of more time than expected.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Sep 4, 2024

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

Great stay

My friends and I have an annual retreat every year. This year we chose Kentucky and were able to visit nearby distilleries in Frankfort. The property offers privacy and great amenities. I would absolutely recommend to others!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ari W.

Aug 25, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Aug 11, 2024

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

Exactly what we needed

Everything went really well with our stay and was exactly what we expected it to be. Very happy with our stay and would definitely come back

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

kim r.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Bagdad house

Beautiful house with lots to do there. The outdoor grill needs to

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie K.

Jul 20, 2024

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

Great Stay!

We traveled to Chandler Ridge with our kids and grandkids to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We had 17 all together and had plenty of room and beds. Everything was as described. We were very pleased.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Jul 14, 2024

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

Family reunion

Exactly as advertised and then some. Beautiful private location, loads of room for everyone, plenty to keep a large multigenerational family entertained for a few days. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allofus W.

Jun 26, 2024

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

Tremendous Property

Everything was perfect about this property. Exactly what we were looking for.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Jun 24, 2024

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

Wonderful place

Very nice

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mary Gonda-Chandler

My husband and I bought the land for Chandler Ridge in 2003, we began building that fall and by Spring 2005 the lodge was open for guests. We love to travel and have been very blessed to see some of the world so far. I have always wanted a log cabin of my own, but never dreamed of building a retreat facility. I have been in the hospitality business in some form since I was 18 so hosting guests from all over the world was not a big step for me. My husband is a great do it all kinda guy and we have built several things together. By far, the cabin is our favorite and we hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful 20 acres is wonderfully located to experience all Kentucky has to offer. Halfway between Louisville and Lexington and just south of Cincinnati, we are in the ideal spot for seeing all aspectsof the Bluegrass State.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is wonderfully located for guests visiting the Bourbon Trail, The Ark and many more inviting Kentucky area activities. As well as families gathering from the North to the South, it is a great central location.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

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