Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature
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.
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We allow weddings up to 150 guests. Fees apply
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$50 pet fee
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$300 fee for smoking in the cabin.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature on 26 Apr 2026 start from £509, 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.
How much is parking at Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Springtime in Kentucky, Cabin, Sleeps 29, Visit Bourbon Trail, Ark and Nature 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 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We recently spent a long weekend in the house. The setting is very secluded and absolutely beautiful. Very convenient location for visiting the numerous distilleries in the area. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great experience.
Everything was perfect and the place was beautifully decorated for Christmastime! Thank you for again letting the Smiths have a get-together near Bagdad!
Our family has now stayed at this cabin multiple times and each time has been great. Plenty of space for our large group to spend time together, share meals, play, and rest. Well stocked kitchen for cooking and the downstairs area with games is great for the kids. Also plenty of outdoor areas to explore. We've already booked our next trip - thanks as always!
Matthew K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Thanks for the great review! We look forward to hosting your group again. :)
The cabin was super nice and clean, and the kitchen was fully stocked. I probably wouldn't stay here again with more than maybe 12 people, so everyone can have plenty of space, but I definitely WILL keep Chandler Ridge in mind for future gatherings. We paid the extra fee to use the barn and another fee to have a small wedding. It was a lovely venue and still pretty affordable. The host was very communicative and accommodating. She let us check out the property ahead of time and even get in a little early to clean/decorate the barn. Overall, it was a wonderful stay!
Fantastic location. Went on a golf trip and property was no more than 30 minutes from three golf courses. Host was fantastic at communication. Property was amazing. More than enough room for us (9 people). Property was clean and as described.
Came up to Kentucky for bourbon trail tours and the Kentucky game.Twelve guys had plenty of space, grilled out, caught and released catfish, all at a reasonable distance from Louisville, Frankfort, and Lexington. Perfect middle spot away in nature.Nice, clean house, beautiful property.
The lodge is beautiful, plenty of room for all of us, and just about everything we needed. It rained about every day, but we did some fishing and deck time in, and it was just a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Thank you, Mary!
You will be very pleased if you book this property. House was very clean, the checkin process was easy and communication with property manager was great. House has lots to do like fishing, foosball, pool and air hockey. Lots of room for all guests to sleep. Was also close to many distilleries which was a plus for us.
The location and house was great for a family get together. Offered seclusion and quiet, along with the amenities that provided a fun time for kids and adults.
Check-in was seamless; everything was clean and well maintained; the host was easy to communicate with; I highly recommend this cabin!
Laurie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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. https://www.travelzoo.com/custom/find-what-moves-you-in-kentucky/?gad_source=7
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English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests