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John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown

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Location
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Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2820 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bardstown, KY

My Old Kentucky Home State Park
‪1 min drive‬
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
‪4 min drive‬
Bourbon Heritage Center
‪4 min drive‬
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spa

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown

John Fitch is a cozy cottage that has everything you to need to feel at home while enjoying the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Located two blocks from the court square downtown Historic Bardstown the 1890's Salt Box style cottage has been fully restored. An open floor plan design concept features a living room/dining room combination. The cottage has it's original red oak hardwood flooring.
The Master Bedroom has a High Four Post Queen Bed with a pillowtop mattress, luxurious linens and a flat screen TV on the wall.
The Bathroom features a shower and off the bathroom is a Garden size jacuzzi tub in a spa-like setting.
We have a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge with ice/water on the door, toaster and coffee maker. We provide several types of coffee and tea. Also we leave a snack basket with lots of goodies!
Sip on our famous Bourbon Coffee in the morning or enjoy your favorite Bourbon Cocktail in adirondack chairs on the back patio under the twinkle lights....Cheers!

Property manager

Margaret Sue Masters

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bardstown

Located in Bardstown, this cottage is in the city centre. Fine Arts Bardstown Society and Bardstown Art Gallery are cultural highlights, 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. Shaq & Coco and At Mary's 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.

Bardstown, KY

What's nearby

Bardstown Civil War Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪Huddle House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is John Fitch Cottage, 1BR - Patio - Downtown located?

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

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

26 Jun, 2025

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

Very nice place to stay

The property was a perfect place to stay for two. The living room was very comfortable, as was the bed! The kitchen and bathrooms were perfect! The little patio out back was a great place to sit and watch the rabbits in the evening. The street was quiet, which was nice. We had a beautiful black cat that hung out with us each day - literally begged to come into the house with us! Of course, we didn't let him come in!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe B.

24 Jun, 2025

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

John Fitch Cottage

love the old charm. Always very clean. Convenient walking distance to everything. There is a basket of snacks which is a nice touch. Coffee is also supplied. We have also stayed at the Bourbon Cottage. Both very nice. Thanks, The Baileys

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Was a great experience

Great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful stay

Loved everything about this place: the location, the amenities, the easy communication with the owner. Would definitely recommend this vrbo!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Lovely stay

We had a great time! The house is cute and has great proximity to the local attractions. We walked to restaurants and bars.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa S.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Cozy Cottage

This was our second time staying at the John Fitch Cottage. Great location and perfect for a get-a-way. Bardstown is an amazing town. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma F.

4 Oct, 2024

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

Anniversary Trip

We did a variety of things in the area from The Arc Creation museum and the Louisville Slugger Museum Also a guided tour of the Kentucky Derby There are also multiple distillerys in the area

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

16 Feb, 2025

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

Amazing time!!

My husband and I had an amazing time in this adorable house. The giant bath tub was the best thing to sit in after walking the Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. The only down fall is there are no long mirrors to do a fit check before walking out the door. Amazing time will be back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

15 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect location to explore the Bourbon Trail

We were with a group of folks exploring the Bourbon Trail and Bardstown was our base of operations for two nights. We have visited Bardstown several times over the years and this was an excellent location to take advantage of all the town offers. The Cottage was clean, spacious and located in a nice quiet neighborhood. The host made checking in a breeze and there were lots of resources made available to help us find restaurants, shops and activities in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Fantastic

Wonderful experience! Great location to walk to town but very quiet!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

1 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful

Loved the house, the town, location and everyone was so nice! The house was great! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C., Saint Louis

30 Sept, 2023

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

Bourbon Festival

Great place to stay for festival. Was a close walk to the location. Fun trip!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Awesome place in great location

Very neat and clean. Everything provided. Very close to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

20 May, 2023

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

Great close walking distance to shops & restaurants

House was perfect for a couple. Very clean and "homey". We loved the fact we could walk to restaurants and shops in town.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn T.

17 Oct, 2024

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

Bourbon trail

Charming place to stay. Conveniently located near downtown. Wish the bed and furniture were a little more comfortable. We also had a visitor greet us every time we came back to the cabin. A neighborhood cat was always there to greet us. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Cottage

Very nice! Great location. We enjoyed the restaurants and distilleries!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon N.

13 Sept, 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay in Bardstown

Cute & charming cottage. Great location - a short & easy walk into town without being on a main thoroughfare. Appreciated all the host’s thoughtful recommendations on where to go and what to order - the fried green tomatoes, burgoo, yumyums and grilled Caesar salad were delicious just to name a few :)

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte B.

20 May, 2024

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

Cute cottage

This was our second stay here. We chose this place because it is centrally located to all the places we were visting. The only down side were small ants in the kitchen and no Keurig coffeepot (one decaf drinker and one regular)...

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

8 Jun, 2024

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

Bourbon trail 2024

Great location! Quaint older cottage in downtown Barsstown. Walk to restaurants and bars! Centrally located to the Bourbon Trail! Margaret was a great host! Property is historic and worked well for my wife and I.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich J.

10 May, 2024

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

Charming cottage!

Excellent central location to all that Bardtown has to offer. Restaurants all very walkable; distilleries are an easy drive. Host had excellent suggestions in a binder to peruse through for restaurants and activities. Cottage was immaculate and felt very homey. Would definitely love to stay again. Thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

12 Nov, 2023

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

Collins House

The most perfect cottage! Having the kitchen was nice. Steps to Main Street. Beautifully decorated! Will stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gabriel B.

25 Sept, 2024

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

Bourbon & Beyond Festival Retreat

We had a wonderful weekend away from the grind at this quaint cottage in Bardstown. It was the perfect place to come home to each night after long days at the music festival. Nice sized for a couple away from their kids. Very easy to find and we loved the friendly neighborhood cat that befriended us as well. He was there to greet us several nights when we got home and when we left in the morning.well.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamelia F.

2 Dec, 2023

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

Perfect stay once again

This is the second time we have stayed here and it will not be the last. If we could give a rating of 10 we would. We highly recommend you stay here when visiting the area. It truly is like coming home every night!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Connie B.

10 Nov, 2023

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

Bourbon Trail

Stayed T-R and enjoyed every bit of it! House was centrally located to everything we wanted to see and do! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

16 Oct, 2023

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

Perfect Bardstown Getaway!

This little historical property was perfect for our getaway to Bardstown. Enjoyed the short walks to everyplace we wanted to go downtown and the historic neighborhood. Less than 10-minute drive to each of the three distilleries we toured while visiting. The property is full of charm and host made everything a breeze. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Sue Masters

Hello, I am Margaret Sue Masters and along with my husband, Michael Masters known as "The Colonel", we bought and restored the John Fitch Cottage in 2006. We have been in the hospitality business for over 20 years in Bardstown. We have revived and restored 4 cottages for vacation rentals in the Historic district of downtown Bardstown.
In 2004 we purchased the Chapeze House, circa 1787, downtown off the court square. In 2010 we converted that property into the Kentucky Bourbon House, a Boutique Hotel with charming private suites. Inside the Kentucky Bourbon House Bourbon Bar we conduct 2 classes: Bourbon University and Bourbon Mixology twice daily Mon-Sat. We also host intimate wedding ceremonies and elopement packages. Couple can choose to marry inside in the elegant parlor or the formal garden outside that makes up the back yard.
Come and Experience our "Hospitality Kentucky Style"...….

Why they chose this property

We bought the John Fitch Cottage because of its charm and its close proximity to downtown Bardstown. The large back lot attached to the cottage was very appealing because of the privacy it provided. This cottage was built in 1850 and it a wonderful example of a 2 room cabin. It has the original hardwood floors and the board and batten ceiling. Originally it was heated with a coal stove and in 1960 it was converted to gas heaters. We bought the cottage in 2006 and made an open concept design so the cottage would have a great room with a combination of living and dining spaces. We put in a new central heat and air unit.

What makes this property unique

The John Fitch Cottage is named after the street that it resides on. John Fitch is a very famous though Robert Fulton was given credit as the inventor of the Steamboat, years later it was determined that John Fitch was the TRUE inventor. There is a wonderful monument right off the court square!