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The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Shepherdsville, KY
  • Place, Bullitt County History Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kart Kountry
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Paroquet Springs Conference Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly

Enjoy this newly-renovated home situated between Louisville, Bardstown and Elizabethtown. The Dark Horse Inn is located only 1 mile from I-65 and less than 5 minutes from stores and restaurants. Escape the busy city in this quiet neighborhood. Our home has ample parking, comfy beds, a peaceful patio, and a large dining table for your crew to spread out and relax!
*13 mins from James Beam Distillery, 20 mins from KY Expo Center, 25 mins from Churchill Down, 30 mins from E-town Sports Park.

The space:
Living room with sleeper sofa, dining room with space for 8 plus three at the bar leading to the kitchen, two bedrooms with king beds on main floor, as well as two full bathrooms, and a laundry room with washer and dryer available for guests, upstairs loft has two twin bunkbeds, a queen bed, and a full bathroom.

Guest access:
Guests have access to the whole house, except for the basement, supply closet and garage. The driveway and parking area behind the house can easily fit 4-5 vehicles.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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

Shepherdsville

Located in Shepherdsville, this holiday home is near theme parks. Heritage Hill Golf Course and Maplehurst Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Awesome Flea Market and Silver Heights Plaza Shopping Center. Kart Kountry and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Shepherdsville, KY

What's nearby

  • Bullitt County History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kart Kountry - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Paroquet Springs Conference Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 19 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Churchill Downs - 22 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salt River Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly on 10 Jan, 2026 start from S$347, 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 The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dark Horse Inn -Churchill Downs, Bourbon Trail, Pet friendly located?

Situated in Shepherdsville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bullitt County History Museum, Paroquet Springs Conference Center and Kart Kountry. Awesome Flea Market is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Convenient Location

Perfect location for our bourbon tours. House is very roomy and feels like home at the end of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Club volleyball

Perfect location for volleyball tournament at the Expo Center. Nicely updated and everything needed for stay is provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Wonderful stay!!!!

Our stay was so nice! We loved the location and easy drive south to Etown for our baseball tournament and north to Louisville for more fun! Beautiful, updated, clean and spacious! Upstairs was perfect for our teens. Thank you for such a nice stay! Coffee bar was a nice touch too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful updated home close to so many things to do. We were in town for a baseball tournament with the grandkids. They loved the spacious upstairs and big yard. Jodi accommodated us last minute. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Out of town workers Lap of Luxury

Crew rates it high! Had an issue with another place we booked, Host was able to get us accepted and crew resting. Place was very clean and nice. Check in easy and smooth. Host was available if ever needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Bourbon Tour Home Base

Three buddies and I stayed at the house for a few days of bourbon distillery tours. The house was very comfortable and clean. Felt like coming home every day after doing our tours. Shopping and restaurants were nearby as is the interstate for our day trips. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick I.

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

Dark Horse

Property was great. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Bourbon Adventures

The home and hosts are incredible, and the location was perfect for our bourbon trail weekend. I highly recommend booking this exact house if you are coming to Kentucky for the bourbon trail. We had 4 men in our group, but the house could work for up to 12. All the details throughout the house are 5 star quality at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend the Dark Horse Inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie H.

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

Friends Bourbon Weekend

The house was beautiful and perfect for us 3 couples. In the right spot for hitting the distilleries in the Louisville/Bardstown area. The house contained everything we needed. Very comfortable. Spent a lot of the time in the kitchen/dining room area which was very accommodating. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jodi

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We are Ohio-natives turned Kentuckians. We love living in this area and love participating in making it a great place for people to live and visit. We went from a social worker and a teacher to being realtors and property investors. We enjoy watching properties be transformed from neglected and unusable to enjoyable, beautiful homes. We chose to become hosts because we love to travel and find VRBOs that feel like a home away from home. We wanted the opportunity to do that for others in our area. We spend all our free time with our twin girls; watching movies, hiking, swimming, playing basketball, Mario Party, and doing their laundry. :) We also spend lots of time spoiling our Golden Retriever, Ted.

Why they chose this property

We live here! We love the neighborhood and like to invest in the community we live in.

What makes this property unique

We've added on quite a bit of space to this house to make it large enough for a big group. It is also in a convenient location, between Louisville, Bardstown, and Elizabethtown, which makes it a group spot for doing everything in the area (Wineries, bourbon distilleries, Etown sports complex, KY Expo center, Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, Waterfront Park, Music Festivals, Bernheim Forest, etc)
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