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Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout

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A fire pit with two Adirondack chairs facing it, surrounded by stone tiles and string lights.
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A modern fireplace with a glass front, wooden mantel, and a built-in seating area.
A bar area with a sign reading "Bleggrass & Bourbon," a wooden bar cart with glasses and bottles, and hanging plants.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bardstown, KY
  • Place, Bardstown Civil War Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bardstown Art Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout

Retreat to your peaceful hangout after a day of exploring all that Bardstown and Kentucky has to offer! Relax by the fireplace and stream a movie on the 75" TV, cook a full meal in the well-stocked kitchen, create a unique cocktail with all the tools you could wish for, breathe fresh air on the screened-in porch that borders greenspace, challenge friends to poker in the game room, grill dinner on our charcoal grill, or roast hot dogs and marshmallows on the firepit area. This must be the place.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
If you used the firepit or grill, I would really appreciate it if you could clean it out.
Travel safely!
Come back! Bardstown will miss you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests acknowledge that they will keep their noise level to a minimum after 10:00 pm; this is the city rule, and we love our neighbors!
Guests must report to us within 2 hours of arrival if anything in regards to cleanliness does not meet their standards so we can address the situation
The property is equipped with exterior cameras for security.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3534468vb
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bardstown

Bardstown is home to this holiday home. Cedar-Fil Golf Course and Lux Row Distillers are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shaq & Coco and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bardstown Art Gallery - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Spalding Hall - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Get Fired Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bardstown Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Barbecue - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout?

As of 11 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout on 9 Dec 2026 start from £302, 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 Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluegrass & Bourbon - a Peaceful Retreat & Hangout located?

Situated in Bardstown, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bardstown Civil War Museum, Shaq & Coco and Fine Arts Bardstown Society. My Old Kentucky Home State Park and Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful property, very clean and comfortable. Communication with the host was great. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wondefully appointed property, very well maintained, and really nailed the theme of the area and our trip. Every need seemed taken care of, even down to having a coffee maker in the main suite. Will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was centrally located for our trips to distilleries and the horse racing track. It is in a safe quiet neighborhood. The home itself was awesome: decorated with style and appointed with any and everything you might need. The back porch and sitting areas are extremely serene and peaceful. Communications with Melissa were timely and helpful. We had such a good time and didn’t want to leave. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
Oh I’m so glad this was the perfect place for your stay! Hope you can come back soon ♥️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, love the screened in back porch. Hosts are wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
Thanks for staying with us again, Cathy! Until next time ♥️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every detail was top notch. Loved the decor, sweet little art, and the game room. It was a hit trip so the garage was a bit steamy, but still had lots of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
THANK YOU! Yes the garage can get toasty in the summer. Glad you were still able to enjoy your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home, great location, looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thanks so much! Excited to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Awesome - thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing few days and this house and host were wonderful. Wanted to celebrate by 60th birthday with my siblings, and Bardstwon was the best location for us. House is very well decorated, compfortable, and fully equipped, We really appreciated some of the "extras" you provided It made the stay so much more enjoyable (coffee filters, cream & sugar, hair dryer, "in case you forget it bin" , bourbon ice, and much more). Hope to come back to Bardstown soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very desirable place to stay. It was beautifully refurbished, very clean and met all our needs. The owner was extremely responsive to our communication. Thanks for making our vacation to Bourbon County and Kentucky Derby memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Awesome! SO happy you enjoyed your Derby stay! Hope we have you back next year :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Easy check in and amazing amenities. Great location for a bourbon trail trip. We will definitely be staying here again if we are ever in Bardstown!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
THANK YOU so much! Please come back soon ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay that had the little things in mind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention to detail is one of many things the owner is great at. The property is in a great location, is very clean, very well decorated. I highly recommend it, this is a great value for 4-6 people
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you so much!! I love it that you were impressed by the attention to detail. My cleaning team and I really strive for that. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great for us. 2 couples on the bourbon trail. Very clean and exactly as advertised. We enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch after a long day on the trail. Too warm for the fire pit but that would be great in the spring or fall. Great backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2026
Thanks so much! Glad you all had a great time on your bourbon trail trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Thanks so much! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable quiet home in a lovely neighborhood with open space behind the house made for a lovely stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just spot on; clean; welcoming; host was super accommodating; great aesthetic.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home, everything you need, and close to so many distilleries. I would definitely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot recommend this property, and this host, enough! The home is beautiful, perfectly located for a bourbon trail trip, so comfortable, and so thoughtfully stocked with everything you need for a great stay. Melissa is so friendly and communicative. This was a five star experience in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Our stay was excellent. The only issue we had was that the door codes provided did not work and we had to call the number posted in the window to gain access with a different code. Not a huge deal. The house was in perfect condition, well equipped and clean. The location was GREAT and allowed us very easy access to all the distilleries. The neighborhood was very nice and we felt safe and comfortable going on a walk each evening through the area. It is a quiet neighborhood with quiet roads, and convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. We would absolutely stay here again and would recommend it to friends/family with zero hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback and so glad you enjoyed your stay! Our doorknob had disconnected from the internet unexpectedly. However, we have since resolved the issue. Thank you for your patience and for your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was better than advertised! No problems with checking in, very clean property, and very quiet location. We had 4 adults staying for 3 nights. The property had new appliances, large & comfortable beds, equipped kitchen and plenty of seating options - inside and out. The location was perfect for visiting Louisville, Bardstown and Frankfort area distilleries. The people we encountered in Bardstown could not be nicer. We were visiting from Cape Coral, FL and the other couple arrived from Durango, CO. I highly recommend this property and would book here again if/when we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Thanks so much for the lovely review! Hope to have you back <3
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our Kentucky visit. The house was clean, beds comfortable, well stocked, game room was used more than anticipated. The host was very responsive and helpful. Special little details in the home did not go unnoticed. Would def recommend this home again and stay again if needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Oh I’m so glad you appreciated the details! Thanks so much for the lovely review and hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was absolutely wonderful and exceeded our expectations. It was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect, making it easy to explore Kentucky while still enjoying a peaceful home base to relax! Melissa was fantastic, providing clear communication before and during our trip and making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We especially appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the home that made it feel inviting.Everything was exactly as described, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable, relaxing, and hassle-free getaway. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and helping make our trip so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Thank you so much! What a wonderful review! You made my day ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attended the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and stayed at this wonderful home away from home. First, the photos online do not do it justice. This home looked brand new and is very well taken care of. It is in a super quiet location so you can get away from everything and enjoy your own quiet oasis. We were only party of 4 adults but there would have been room for more. The attention to detail was amazing and the host thought of everything you may have needed/wanted in a vacation home. Nice bonus is the game room. We have fun playing cards and with some of the games hanging on the wall to pass a little time and relax. Craft ice maker in a bourbon town is another nice touch! The second thing I want to emphasize about this house is the cleanliness. I am extremely picky whether it is a hotel or a VRBO and this was one of the few places I have ever stayed that I felt comfortable just coming in and setting my stuff down. Kudos to your cleaning crew! Thanks for an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive host and house had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying, Doyle! ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a fabulous stay! Property had everything we needed and more. Communicate was great. One of my favorite vrbos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thanks Michelle! Would love to have you back again 😊

About the host

Hosted by Melissa

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We live in Florida, but Melissa was born and grew up in Kentucky. We still have family here and we love to stay in Bardstown! Distillery tours are a hobby for us, but we also love to immerse ourselves in the peaceful country while we are here. In particular, we like to visit some of the local restaurants and shops. The people here are just so nice!

Why they chose this property

Bardstown is such a cute little town with a good amount of history. It gives us that small town feel getaway that we all crave.

What makes this property unique

Away from the busy downtown area, but close enough to feel like you're in the middle of it all. We offer a peaceful place to truly chill and hang out with your friends/loved ones.

Languages:

English

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