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Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible sofa Bed in LR

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY

Beautifully restored apartment overlooking beautiful downtown Bardstown, KY. Experience all that Bardstown has to offer with shopping, great food and a vibrant nightlife. Spend a relaxing night in your completely private 1200 sq. ft. apartment above our quaint Soap & Candle Shop (Making Good Scentz). Enjoy a brand new spa-like bathroom and newly designed layout featuring private bedrooms with queen beds as well as a pull out convertible couch that creates a full-size bed. Each room has Televisions with Cable TV. Complimentary wifi is also available. Designated parking in back. Coffee, tea, water and light snacks provided. Living room also includes a work desk for our business travelers.

Just a short walk to many amenities including food, bars, nightlife, drug stores, groceries as well as many local historical and Kentucky Bourbon Trail activities.

The apartment is located on the second floor above our soap and candle shop. Each booking will receive a guest sample pack of items (soaps/lotions/lip balms, sugar scrubs and lotion bars) as part of your nights stay as a complimentary gift. Amenities include: Soap/shampoo, coffee, tea, water and light snacks. Keyless entry alleviates the need to get "checked in".

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
Unless preapproved by property owner
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must get pets approved prior to arrival
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Unless preapproved by property owner
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bardstown

In the city centre, this apartment is in a walkable area with good shopping. Spalding Hall and My Old Kentucky Home State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basil's Lake and Highway Lake. At Mary's and Shaq & Coco are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bardstown Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spalding Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Decorated Apartment located in the heart of Downtown Bardstown, KY located?

Located in the heart of Bardstown, this apartment building is steps away from At Mary's, Shaq & Coco and Fine Arts Bardstown Society. Bardstown Civil War Museum and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 234 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent and very close to shopping, bars, food and of course lots of bourbon. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our go to when visiting the bourbon trail. It’s right on the main street so walking distance to bakeries, coffee shops, and restaurants. Super comfortable living room sofa and beds. The kitchen and bathroom is stocked with necessities. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped apartment. Location great for shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Distilleries are generally within ten minutes. Beds are comfortable. Parking is easy. Strong recommendation for anyone thinking of staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a beautifully done getaway smack dab in the middle of it all. Clean charming, and great communication! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're visiting for the Bourbon Trail, this location is great for the more southern distilleries on the trail.Also a great place to stay for convenience and eating. Shares parking lot with Evergreen where you can try some impossible to find bourbons. Half price Wednesday pours.Jim beam 30 minutesMakers mark 30Lux Row, Bardstown Preservation, Heaven Hill and Willett are all less than 10 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little apartment uptown. Very clean and location friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and decorated so cute!! Recommend checking out the soap and lotion shop below the unit. Talbots is a great place to eat and drink. Steve - thanks for being such a great host!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great place

Everything was great can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband enjoyed our first trip to Bardstown. The place was the absolute perfect location within walking distance to everything. We will be back and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic place! Very clean, all the kitchen amenities you could ask for, modern yet comfy (hard to pull off but they did it) and centrally located in downtown so everything is easy access. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect location close to all the restaurants/shopping. The host was super communicative and even got us in early. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute, cozy place. Very clean and quiet. Perfect location to walk to town and tour the distilleries. Loved the people of Bardstown too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

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

Great location

This was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steven is very prompt in responses and goes out of his way to make the stay enjoyable. Apartment is amazing. This is my second time staying and both times it has been extremely clean and inviting. Hands down best place to stay in Bardstown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing apartment! Loved how the 2nd floor and 3rd floor bedrooms were separate both with their own bathrooms! Location is also 5-start - so much to do and walk to... you can even walk to the downtown distilleries if you don't mind a 30' walk! Bed was comfortable and bathrooms were modern and luxurious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Great location

Great property, great location, great value, and appreciated the parking as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the location in being on the main attraction street. The facilities were clean and provided everything we needed. Communication with the owner was excellent. The stairs going to the apartment could be better. Everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laureen A.

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

Great location

This property was perfectly located for our trip. It was well stocked and clean. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars – Perfect Stay in the Heart of Bardstown!We absolutely loved our stay at this adorable VRBO! The location couldn’t be better—right in downtown Bardstown and within easy walking distance to everything: restaurants, shops, and historic sites. The home itself was beautifully decorated, cozy, and full of charm. It had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. We can’t recommend this place enough and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Great Place!!

Looking for a downtown Bardstown location? This is the place!! Check in was easy and the owner Steve was quick to respond when contacted. I would definitely stay here again. The apartment was clean and well maintained. Thank you for the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

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

Weekend Getaway

Property was clean and well stocked. It is walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

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

The Bourbon Capital

The stay was wonderful. I loved the apartment. It was absolutely beautiful. Wish we could have stayed longer. The apartment had everything we needed and more. A wonderful place for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna b.

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

Perfect

Perfect location. Apartment was clean and comfortable. So glad i found this I will be back. Bardstown is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Steven Stivers

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We opened our Soap and Candle shop in 2015 after spending several years doing local arts & craft festivals. In 2015 we purchased our brick and mortar store which included the upstairs apartment. Steve is also a Pediatric Registered Nurse and enjoys continuing in that field on occasions.

Why they chose this property

In 2018 the upstairs apartment underwent an extensive restoration to create what we believe is one of the nicest places in Bardstown. Everything was either replaced or beautified and made better. We want you to be comfortable just as you would at home. Bardstown was voted as Rand McNally's Most Beautiful Towns in America in 2015 and when you visit our town you will see why. Come check out what Bardstown has to offer: Distillery Tours; History; Dramas; Night Life; Delicious Food; Great Shopping.... and of course BOURBON!!!

What makes this property unique

We do allow pets that are well behaved. While there is not a green space directly outside the apartment there are plenty of green areas within the city block. We do charge a $20 pet fee so that we can pay our cleaner to do extra cleaning after pets. While most pets are great visitors and we can't tell that they have been there we have had a few instances where we have had to do a lot of extra work to clean up and sanitize. It is your responsibility to clean up after your pet if there are any accidents. And under no circumstances should dogs be allowed on the beds.

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