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Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront home in ❤️ of Bourbon Country in Shelbyville, KY

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.
A kitchen with teal cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A covered patio with wicker furniture and a view of a lake.
A wooden house with a red door, a porch, and a sign that reads "hello".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, KY
  • Place, Guist Creek Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo Trace Distillery
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Lakeview Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Lakeview King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Floor Street View Twin Bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

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

Main Floor Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront home in ❤️ of Bourbon Country in Shelbyville, KY

Peaceful, Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house sitting on Guist Creek Lake in Shelbyville, KY located very close to the Bulleit Bourbon Distillery. Lake view from two of the four bedrooms. Perfect for bird watching. Guist Creek Lake is a great kayaking and fishing lake. Patio off the main living room with patio table and chairs. Two comfortable living room spaces with smart TVs, games, and books. Beautiful sunroom overlooking the lake. Nice patio space. Lake access with boat dock.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 3630493vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shelbyville

Shelbyville is home to this holiday home. Liberty Hall and Kentucky Governor's Mansion are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buffalo Trace Distillery and Weissinger Hills Golf Course. Gallrein Farms and La Grange Railroad Museum & Learning Center are also worth visiting.
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Shelbyville, KY

What's nearby

  • Guist Creek Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 33 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 38 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 39 min drive - 66.2 km
  • The Kentucky Castle - 50 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Milano Italian Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wings & Rings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Castle - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront home in ❤️ of Bourbon Country in Shelbyville, KY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront home in ❤️ of Bourbon Country in Shelbyville, KY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront home in ❤️ of Bourbon Country in Shelbyville, KY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront home in ❤️ of Bourbon Country in Shelbyville, KY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Peaceful Lakefront home in ❤️ of Bourbon Country in Shelbyville, KY located?

Situated in Shelbyville, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Guist Creek Lake State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gallrein Farms and Weissinger Hills Golf Course. Talon Winery and Jeptha Creed Distillery are also within 12 miles (20 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with great views and access to the lake. Good central location to Distilleries on bourbon trail. The host was excellent and took good care of our needs as well as communicated well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at this location for a Bourbon tasting trip with friends. It was a lovely setting and conveniently located to both Frankfort area distilleries and those in Louisville. One plumbing issue was quickly addressed by the owner / property manager. It was a very comfortable lake-side home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and comfortable for 4 adults on a sibling trip needing separate bedrooms. View of the water was peaceful and beautiful! Very close to Main Street Shelbyville and Bulleit for tours! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor G.

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

Very clean and fun place to stay

The house is perfect for visiting the bourbon trail. The house is centrally located to many of the big name distilleries. It was incredibly fun to do distillery tours during the day and fish in the afternoon. Emily is a great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
Thank you so much, Connor. You all were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is a described and clean. Quiet neighborhood. We had a very nice weekend with our college age kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Perfect place to stay for two days with family coming from 3 different stats. House was home base and we enjoyed the nearby farm and distillery, horse racing in Lexington, kayaking on the creek and just enjoying the house and property. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thanks for coming! So glad it was a good home base for your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

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

Perfect location

We stayed here with my family, we were able to visit the bourbon trial and Louisville! I would definitely recommend this place! The house was easy to get to, plenty of parking, and the house was clean and had everything we needed and more!! Thank you for an amazing home to spend the weekend in!! We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Great House, Great Location!

Some buddies and I used this as our home base for a bit of bourbon trail exploration and couldn’t have been happier. It’s secluded and quiet but also close to various distilleries and restaurants. The house was spacious and clean with plenty of room for us to hang out and get a good night’s rest. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. 4 brothers visiting the bourbon trail. We loved Shelbyville as center point of our visit. Lake and kayak’s were well used during the heat of July. For Bulleit fans, l you can see their property from deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherri M.

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

Love the water view

The clean two story house offered a very nice layout for a getaway weekend with friends. The kitchen is wonderfully equipped and the water view was very peaceful. This would be a great place to rent if you like kayaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thank you! And thanks for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Stay in Shelbyville

Our stay at this home was wonderful and the perfect spot for our weekend traveling around the area to different distilleries on the bourbon trail! It was the perfect location in the middle of Lexington and Louisville which is where we went for all of our tastings. The home had all of our basic essentials that we needed for our stay and was very clean and well kept. The views were amazing and we really enjoyed having our coffee in the mornings in the sunroom with a full lake view! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you, Kyle! I’m glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Nice!

Hostess provided great communications. Well cared for property. Nice lake view. Close to marina to rent boats. Having a dock was especially helpful. Two Kayaks were also available for us at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Great stay for bourbon trail!

The home is situated on a small lake in a nice neighborhood only 30-40mins from Louisville and 60mins to Bardstown. We found the location a nice place to base our Bourbon Trail trip from and retire to in the evening. The home was spotless upon check-in, had comfortable beds, and great water pressure; it matched the listing perfectly. We did not use much of the kitchen but it appeared to have everything you would need to prepare coffee, a meal, etc. There is also a grill onsite with a small area for a bonfire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Perfect Stay on the Bourbon Trail!

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful home along the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky! The location couldn’t be better—super central to all the major distilleries and attractions we wanted to visit. The house was spotless and well-maintained, with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay.What truly stood out was the view of the lake off the back porch. Waking up to the calm, shimmering water every morning was such a treat. The peaceful setting made it feel like a true getaway while still being conveniently close to everything.Highly recommend this property for anyone exploring the Bourbon Trail or just looking for a relaxing, scenic retreat. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

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