Historic Bland-Overall home on 508 private acres. Blue Oval/Etown Sports Complex

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Glendale, KY
  • Popular LocationElizabethtown Community & Technical College18 min drive
  • Popular LocationElizabethtown Sports Park19 min drive
  • Popular LocationFreeman Lake Park20 min drive
  • AirportLouisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)50 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Brown Room

Green Room

White Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Bland-Overall home on 508 private acres. Blue Oval/Etown Sports Complex

The Bland-Overall House was built circa 1850 and is on the National Historic List. It is on the Nolin River, and also part of Camp Nevin, which was a Union Army Camp. Enjoy long walks, canoeing, kayaking, exploring our river cabin, the parlor, etc. You get to enjoy a ultra private location that is only 3 miles from the Blue Oval SK site and 7 miles from the Elizabethtown Sports Complex!

This pet-friendly home is close to Louisville, Bowling Green and the Bourbon Trail as well. It is a sister home to our house, where Nolin River Wildlife is located as well. Identical homes, actually built for two sisters over 160 years ago!

This is a very private setting in a historical home. There are 3 bedrooms, 1 with a king and 2 full beds. We have also just added a bedroom air conditioner for each of the three bedrooms to ensure you can control your own temperature when you go to bed!
However, the house does have central/heat and air, the individual air conditioners just for preference of temperature in each bedroom!

Great outdoor space with a fire pit, grill, table and chairs. We also put up string lights for you to enjoy the space after dark. Fire starters, matches, seasoned/split firewood and extra propane is included.

Also has a great game room with a poker table, bar and practice craps table! Also have many board games, jenga and backgammon as well. We also just added a basketball goal and a kayak for your enjoyment! Kayak in detached garage where basketball goal is.

Could also enjoy dinner at Tony York’s or The Whistle Stop in town, both wonderful!

Also enjoy the fully stocked kitchen to prepare your meals. Dishwasher in kitchen island.

There is a record player/cd/radio in the parlor. Also have a wireless/Bluetooth portable speaker in same room to use while at fire pit or down at the river! Also a Bose radio/cd player upstairs in the king bed room.

Our farm is home to Nolin River Wildlife as well. Let us know if you would like to visit the animals and even perhaps help feed some of them as well!

Guest access
You will be able to access the entire house as well as the outbuildings. There is an original summer kitchen as well as a child playhouse.

You and your guests are also welcome to use our two car garage while you are @ the farm as well.

My wife also runs Nolin River Wildlife on the farm. Guests will be gladly given a VIP tour and you might even have a chance to feed a few baby animals! If you have a chance, check out “Boone the Raccoon” on YouTube!!! You will get a chance to meet him too!

Other things to note
Absolutely private setting and no worry about traffic, etc. The driveway is a private drive almost a mile long that dead ends @ the house! In season you will have your own pumpkin patch in the backyard. Feel free to pick your favorite and take it home! Also fresh mint just outside the laundry room door in season as well.

Just in case you want to make your visit even more special, we have two very cool options to explore...................

London's Bridge Photography is owned by my niece, Ashlee Tomes. She is a full-time award-winning photographer. I know she is my niece, so just take a look for yourself! She has done many sessions @ the Bland-Overall House. Take a look @ londonsbridgephotography.com

We also have a very special chef in the area! Chef Brandi was on the MasterChef show, season 7 and was the runner up. She has been featured on the MasterChef Cruise and is returning to the new edition of the FOX show, Titled "MasterChef: Back to Win" and is going to be tougher than ever as 20 former contestants are returning for another shot at winning the coveted title.

Brandi does private chef functions as well and will be glad to discuss menu, prices, etc. Just let me know. Brandi has done some things @ our house and is such a pleasure to work with. You may view her full menu and contact her @ southern-flair.com. Also can email her @ southernflairwithchefbrandi@g mail.com

Property manager

Jeff Key
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Elizabethtown

Located in Elizabethtown, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Brown Pusey House and Hardin County History Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Towne Mall and The Town Mall Shopping Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Glendale, KY

What's nearby

  • Brown Pusey House - 15 min drive
  • Elizabethtown Country Club - 17 min drive
  • Elizabethtown Community & Technical College - 18 min drive
  • Elizabethtown Sports Park - 19 min drive
  • Freeman Lake Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iron Skillet - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Laker Drive In - 16 min drive
  • Subway - 14 min drive
  • The Whistle Stop - 6 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anthony j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING Stay!!
Wow, where do I even start! We had an amazing time! We were in town for a baseball tourney and enjoy creating experiences for our children! The wildlife rescue was so beautiful - the work this team does is simply amazing! Even had the team over for a cookout and enjoyed a family wiffleball game in the front yard! Loved every second of our time! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and historical home!!
So wonderful to stay on this peaceful property out in the country. It feels so special to stay in a home with such rich history. The old trees and birds chirping in the morning was the best thing. One of my favorite places! Thanks so much Jeff for opening your home and this special land to us :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cool experience
Very unique property. Very well kept. Jeff was a great host. Left us a detailed list of places to see and go to. It’s a great quite get away. Highly recommend if your looking to unplug and get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

obe f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect pick
Mary and Jeff Key were wonderful! The house is better than pictured. We chose this property due to the proximity of our sons Elizabethtown Ripken baseball tournament. All six of us enjoyed every bit of Glendale and the house! We slept remarkably well. Our son’s teammates visited, we grilled and kids played wiffleball. We had a fantastic opportunity to visit Mary and the Nolan wildlife rescue several times during the week. The Rescue was actually a highlight of our trip. We highly recommend staying here and having the opportunity to meet Mary and Jeff. If we have an opportunity to return to Glendale, we will circle back and meet up with the Key family. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful secluded retreat
Our family came into E-town for a baseball tournament for our oldest son and stayed at the Bland-Overall house. Jeff and Mary were incredibly accommodating and thought of all the details for our stay to make us feel welcome. The house and property were amazing! Our family’s favorite thing was the Nolin River Wildlife. It is a must see while staying on the property. The seclusion and quietness were such a treat for our family. The boys played lots of whiffle ball in the front yard and did a lot of fishing. I definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Key

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My name is Jeff and my wife is Mary. We have lived on this farm for 26 years now. We live in an identical house in the next field over as they were built for sisters in the 1860s. We are excited to begin sharing such a unique setting with others. Thank you for looking and we look forward to meeting you and your guests.

Why they chose this property

I give my guests space but am available when needed
We live on the same farm, I will respect your privacy, but just let me know if you need anything and I am glad to help. Also let me know if you want a tour of the farm and Nolin River Wildlife.

What makes this property unique

Historic and very quiet. In the middle of our farm, so you will have complete privacy and peace. Also enjoy going to the river or taking long walks on the farm if you choose.

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