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Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the mountains, this 1-bedroom apartment accommodates 2 guests. It welcomes pets and offers adventure activities like mountain biking, game walks, and hiking. Explore local attractions such as the Schmidt Museum of Coca Cola Memorabilia and Elizabethtown City Park.

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Elizabethtown, KY
  • Place, Schmidt Museum of Coca Cola Memorabilia
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown Pusey House
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Elizabethtown Sports Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

The bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY

The Bunkhouse at Lazy 4T Ranch | 1BR · 1BA | Elizabethtown, KY

Wake up on a real working ranch.

The Bunkhouse at Lazy 4T Ranch is a beautifully appointed 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest house nestled on our working horse and cattle ranch in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It's the kind of place that feels both elevated and completely at ease — rustic charm with the comfort of a boutique stay.

Step inside and you'll find a premium memory foam mattress dressed in luxury high-thread-count linens, spa-quality 100% Turkish Cotton towels, and Kangen alkaline water — because the details matter. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook a quiet dinner or just brew your morning coffee. The cozy living room comes with a flat-screen TV with streaming, a DVD player, and board games for a laid-back evening in. Washer and dryer are available for guest use.

Outside, the private patio with seating and a BBQ grill (wood burning) is where mornings and evenings come alive. Sit back, watch the horses graze in the pasture, and let the Kentucky sky do the rest.
While you'll feel completely tucked away, you're just minutes from Elizabethtown — full grocery, dining, and shopping all close by.

Make Your Stay Unforgettable
The ranch is yours to explore during your stay. Fish the pond stocked with bass and catfish, walk the scenic trails, and meet the horses. Want to go deeper? Add on a private trail ride ($175/person), the Ranch Life Experience — a hands-on half-day working cattle on horseback ($350/person) — or a guided farm tour with Tate ($30/person). These aren't tourist attractions. This is the real thing.
Visit lazy4tranch.com to learn more about the ranch and everything we offer.

Horse Boarding Available
Bring your own horse! Stall and pasture accommodations available at $45/night per horse. Please request at booking to confirm availability.

Pet Policy
Dogs welcome on a case-by-case basis — must be disclosed at booking. $35/night per pet ($300 monthly cap). Dogs must remain leashed outdoors. Not permitted in the barn, pastures, or on furniture. Guests are responsible for any damages. All animals must be approved prior to arrival.
Please note: Emotional support animals are not classified as service animals under the ADA and do not override our pet policy.

Long-Term Stays & Returning Guests
We welcome and reward long-term stays and returning guests with special discounts. Reach out through lazy4tranch.com to inquire.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
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.
Pet Policy - We are Dog friendly on a case by case basis (must be disclosed upon booking by messaging host $35/night per pet w/$300 monthly cap.
Reservation Agreement/Rental Agreement - signature required within 48 hrs of confirmed reservation. Upon booking, you agree you have read all terms.
Violation of any house rule may result fines or, immediate cancellation of stay without refund.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4416463vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Elizabethtown

Located in Elizabethtown, this apartment is in a rural area. Boundary Oak Distillery and Freeman Lake Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kentucky Railway Museum and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Schmidt Museum of Coca Cola Memorabilia - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Brown Pusey House - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Hardin County History Museum - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Elizabethtown Community & Technical College - 18 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Elizabethtown Sports Park - 21 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY?

As of 1 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY on 18 Sept 2026 start from £431, 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 Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wake Up on a Real Ranch - The Bunkhouse - Elizabethtown KY located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 12 miles (20 km) of Schmidt Museum of Coca Cola Memorabilia, Elizabethtown City Park and Elizabethtown Nature Park. Hardin County History Museum and Brown Pusey House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Thompson

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Our Story

Lazy 4T Ranch is a real, working horse and cattle ranch in Elizabethtown, Kentucky — and it's the life we've always dreamed of building.
Michelle and Tracy Thompson have been building a life together for over 32 years, shaped by wide-open land, hard work, and a deep love for horses and cattle. Tracy is a fifth-generation cattleman, born and raised in West Texas, who has been riding and training horses his entire life. He competes in the National Reined Cow Horse Association and the American Ranch Horse Association, and has trained horses and students at every level for decades. His philosophy is simple: build the horse right, and the results will follow.

Michelle is the heart of the ranch — co-owner, manager, licensed realtor, mom, and creator. She handles the day-to-day operations, manages the guest accommodations, and brings the kind of warmth and attention to detail that makes every guest feel like family from the moment they arrive.

Then there's Tate — their 11-year-old son who has been in the saddle his entire life, already competing and winning buckles, and who loves nothing more than giving farm tours and introducing guests to his favorite horses.
In 2023, we brought our life to Kentucky — turning a piece of rolling bluegrass country into the kind of place we always envisioned. A working ranch where the old ways still matter, where horses are treated like family, and where the door is always open to people who share that same love for the land.

The name Lazy 4T comes from our family brand. The "4T" represents our family of four. The "Lazy" speaks to the unhurried pace of real ranch life. It's not about doing things fast — it's about doing them right.

We'd love to share this life with you. Visit us at lazy4tranch.com.

Why they chose this property

Why We Chose This Place

When we found this piece of land outside Elizabethtown, we knew it was home before we ever signed the papers.

Rolling Kentucky hills, lush green pastures, and winding trails stretch out in every direction — the kind of landscape that makes you slow down and breathe differently the moment you step out of the car. The sound of birds at dawn, horses moving through the pasture, and the rustle of the trees in a warm Kentucky breeze — it's a world away from everything, and yet just minutes from town.

What we love most about this place is the quiet. Real quiet. The kind you can only find when you're surrounded by open land and good neighbors. The people out here are genuine — the kind who wave when they pass and show up when it matters. We've built real friendships here, and that sense of community is something we felt from the very first day.

We love watching the sun set behind the hills, seeing the stars come out over the pasture at night, and waking up to the sound of the ranch coming alive in the morning. There's nowhere else we'd rather be — and we mean that.
We chose this neighborhood because it felt like the life we always wanted to live. We hope it feels that way for you too.

What makes this property unique

What Makes Us Unique

Most vacation rentals give you a place to sleep. We give you a place to live — even if just for a few days.

Lazy 4T Ranch is a real, working Quarter Horse and Angus cattle ranch. When you stay here, you're not looking at a painting of ranch life — you're in the middle of it. Horses in the pasture outside your window. Cattle on the property. A family that has lived and worked this land every single day.

What sets us apart:
A fifth-generation horseman as your host. Tracy Thompson has been training horses and working cattle since childhood. He competes in the National Reined Cow Horse Association and the American Ranch Horse Association. When he talks about horses, he's not reciting a script — he's sharing a lifetime.

Experiences you can't get anywhere else. Private trail rides through breathtaking wooded trails and open pastures. A hands-on Ranch Life Experience where you'll saddle up and work real cattle on horseback. Farm tours led by Tate, our 11-year-old ranch hand who knows every animal by name. These aren't tourist attractions — they're the real thing.

Boutique-level comfort on a working ranch. Luxury linens, a premium memory foam mattress, spa-quality towels, Kangen water, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private patio with a BBQ — because there's no reason ranch life can't be comfortable.

Horse-friendly. Bring your own horse. We have stall and pasture accommodations available — because some guests wouldn't have it any other way.

A family operation. Michelle, Tracy, and Tate are here. This isn't a property management company. It's our home, and we treat every guest like they're part of it.

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