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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41116 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bardstown, KY
  • Bardstown Civil War Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Millstone Cottage, 2 BR/1 BA/Patio- Downtown

Millstone Cottage is a beautifully restored 2 Bedroom -1 Bath Cottage 2 blocks from the center of Historic Bardstown. The cottage has a comfortable front porch to sit and sip morning coffee. The Living Room has comfortable seating with flat screen TV. The Master Bedroom has a Queen high four post bed with luxury linens and a flat screen TV. The Guest Bedrooms has 2 high four post twin beds with luxury linens and a flat screen TV. The bathroom is a large room remodeled to feature a shower with a Garden size soaking tub. The kitchen has seating for 4 with a refrigerator with ice and water on the door, a microwave, toaster, blender, 12 cup thermal coffee pot and coffee grinder. We supply a coffee station with 3 kinds of coffee and tea. A welcome basket is included with lots of breakfast goodies. The backyard patio is a great place to relax enjoying your favorite cocktail under twinkle lights.

Property manager

Margaret Sue Masters
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bardstown

Located in Bardstown, this cottage is in the city centre. Spalding Hall and My Old Kentucky Home State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course and Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center. At Mary's and Shaq & Coco are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Millstone Cottage, 2 BR/1 BA/Patio- Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Millstone Cottage, 2 BR/1 BA/Patio- Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Millstone Cottage, 2 BR/1 BA/Patio- Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Millstone Cottage, 2 BR/1 BA/Patio- Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Bardstown, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Bardstown Civil War Museum, At Mary's and Shaq & Coco. Fine Arts Bardstown Society and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming place. Walking distance to everything, place was immaculate and my family had such a great time touring Bardstown. Host is so gracious and easy to work with. Absolutely would stay here again. My guys loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place for couples or small family.

My wife and I came for a few days to explore the bourbon trail, and the cottage was a great place to stay. The location is close enough to walk to restaurants and shops downtown. This is an old house, but it has been renovated and transformed into a very clean and comfortable place to stay. The owners are helpful and provide recommendations for things to do and see while in town. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Cute cottage

Charming, clean comfortable cottage, walking distance to nearby restaurants and bars.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Amazing House

Beautifully appointed and extremely clean and comfortable. The cottage is very centrally located, is well looked after and a delightful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae N.

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

Anniversary trip

Great location! So close to downtown. Such a beautiful neighborhood, enjoyed walking around and managed to stumble across the oldest paved road In Kentucky! Enjoyed having coffee and drinks on the front porch. Visited many distilleries. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

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

Great place

Clean and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa R.

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

Perfect couple getaway

This house was amazing. Perfect location to all the shops, restaurants and bars. My husband and I are already talking about how we would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Great location, close to everything!

Everything was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

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

Great Place. Great location

Wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

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

Great Stay

Great location, property as advertised, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

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

Jules in Bardstown

Great place to stay, walkable to main street down town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

3 Nights in Bardstown

Very clean and comfortable! Well equipped kitchen, recently remodeled with new appliances. Great location with an easy walk to all downtown shops, restaurants and the Civil War Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristal M.

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

Vacation

Wonderful cottage in a great location. Beautifully decorated with antiques
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Charming cottage a short walk from all Bardstown has to offer!

The cottage is a short walk from downtown Bardstown. We walked to dinner every night after a day of touring distilleries. Most of the distilleries we visited were a 5-10 minute drive. There were many unique stores to shop at downtown as well. The cottage was clean, cozy, thoughtfully arranged, and beautifully decorated. We appreciated being able to adjust the thermostat, as it was in the 90s with high humidity during our stay. Although we didn’t use the kitchen except for coffee and a small breakfast, it was spacious and well stocked in terms of dishes and appliances. The queen bed was comfortable and the couch (where we both ended up napping on separate afternoons) was comfy too. There was ample dresser and closet space for our long weekend stay and the luggage racks were a welcome touch. The bathroom is very large with great water pressure in the shower and more than enough hot water to fill the soaking tub (I didn’t try the jets, but the tub does come equipped with them). The backyard was a nice space, though due to the heat/humidity we didn’t spend much time out there. The front porch was a lovely spot to have your morning coffee and watch the town wake up. Overall we were very impressed with the cottage, had a lovely stay in Bardstown, and can’t wait to plan another trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Great location, nice historic home

The property was very clean and within walking distance to downtown shoppes and the Dinner Train. The host was very helpful and had great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin A.

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

First Trip to Bardstown

Husband and I enjoyed our stay at Millstone Cottage. Very clean and nicely decorated, really nice kitchen. Enjoyed front porch and backyard. Have to go through bedrooms to get to kitchen and bath, but that was not a problem. Great location, can walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Perfect for Bardstown visit

Close to downtown Bardstown. Perfect for bourbon trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Great getaway!

The cottage was very nice and clean and was in a great location. We enjoyed being able to walk to all the downtown restaurants. Bardstown is a nice getaway location for exploring The Bourbon Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Perfect for what we needed

Great 2 day stay and Margaret Sue helped to get us checked in early and that was a blessing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Perfect!

You cant ask for anything more. Cleanliness, location, attention to detail. Thanks you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

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

Great cottage in wonderful location!

Great cottage furnished with all you need for a relaxing getaway. Walk to museums, restaurants, and shopping. Owner is very responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Perfect Location

The house was charming, walking distance to downtown, parking was easy and very clean. I enjoyed sitting on the front porch with my morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Perfect Location

Property exactly as described. Everything you could possibly need is provided. It is the perfect location for downtown access. Not too far to walk yet far enough off the main road for quiet evenings. We definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Beautiful Home in Beautiful Location

Our love for bourbon brought us to Bardstown. We enjoyed our time in your beautiful home. We would definitely stay again. Your hospitality was above and beyond and appreciated your welcome snack basket and bottled water.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Girls weekend

We truly enjoyed the property. It was quaint and so accessible to town! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Sue Masters

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Hello, I am Margaret Sue Masters and I along with my husband, Michael, known as "The Colonel" have revived and restored 4 private cottages for vacation rentals in downtown Historic Bardstown. Millstone cottage was the 2nd property we restored.
In 2004 we purchased the Chapeze House, circa 1787, downtown off the court square. In 2010 we converted the property into the Kentucky Bourbon House, a Bourtque Hotel with charming private suites. We alos conduct in the Bourbon Bar 2 Bourbon Classes; Bourbon University and Bourbon Mixology twice daily Mon-Sat. We also host intimate wedding ceremonies and elopement packages in the elegant parlor or the formal garden that makes up the back yard.
Come and experience our "Hospitality Kentucky Style"......

Why they chose this property

My husband and I bought this cottage in 2000 and spent 6 months restoring it. In the early 1900's this cottage was next door to a grist mill. There are 3 grist millstones still located on the property, hence the name "Millstone Cottage".
Millstone Cottage sits on Broadway, one of the most charming streets in Historic Bardstown. The tree lined street has some of the best examples of architecture in the town. There is a barn in the back of the property and it had horses that were boarded there in the 1950's.

What makes this property unique

Millstone Cottage has all the advantages of being located 2 blocks from downtown without all of the street and traffic noise that comes with being downtown. Millstone Cottage is on Broadway which is a very quiet residential street. Sip our Bourbon Coffee on the front porch as you watch the people of this wonderful town walk by. Relax in the evening with your favortie cocktail on the back patio under the twinkle lights

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