The location is great. Easy walking all round the downtown area. Across the street from a good bakery. The house was clean and the hostess was very easy to deal with. We live in a very rural area that is extremely quiet so the positive of being in a very walkable area also means it is an area with more activity and noise. It was an issue for us at night but the other couple we traveled with who are used to a busier area it didn’t bother at all. The 2 single bed mattresses are comfortable but the bed frames were very creaky and that isn’t the reply from us being used to a more quiet area they are just noisy beds. At 6’1” the headboard and footboard makes the singles pretty hard to sleep on comfortably but if your a bit shorter that wouldn’t be a problem. I was told by the couple with us the queen mattress is a bit worn with a dip in the middle. The bathroom is very large and well equipped. The shower is nice and with on demand hot water we didn’t run into any issues with 4 people. The kitchen is large enough and in very good condition. The main living room, the one just off the kitchen could use 2 better chairs. There is a small sofa that is comfortable and 2 chairs that are not the best comfort wise. We didn’t spend anytime in the from sitting room but there is additional seating in that room. Overall a positive stay. Some travelers wouldn’t have any issues with the few things that bothered us.

The Bourbon cottage is absolute perfection! In fact, it was so comfy and cozy, we didn't want to leave the house. We parked our cars, walked everywhere. Wonderful food, shopping, and friendly folks at every turn made the cottage even more enjoyable. The down side? The weekend went too fast! Thank you Margaret Sue!

Excellent location! The home is clean, cozy and charming. Margaret Sue was very easy to communicate with. This was exactly what you expect when renting.

We loved the Bourbon cottage. The house itself was very quaint, extremely clean and comfortable. Location was wonderful. We walked to most places we wanted to go. I read a previous review commenting on the noise but I always sleep with white noise and it was totally enough to block out street traffic. But if ear plugs or an eye mask were needed, they were provided. Would highly recommend this rental!

Just a wonderful few days at this home. This property had everything we needed to enjoy the time there. It has a ton of period charm. Clean and well furnished. So close to everything we wanted to do after visiting distilleries. Cafe Primo for delicious pizza! Bardstown Burgers were fabulous. (Double Spicy for me) Volstead Bourbon Bar was a great time! The bakery next door is a must! But go early!!

The home was perfect! Great location and a gorgeous house with beautiful furnishings. My dear friend and I had a great time reminiscing and enjoying the house and nearby shops and restaurants.

Great cozy home for sure . Close to everything, lots of wonderful people in this town 😊.

The cottage was great. It was very clean and met our needs. The location was perfect for our bourbon trail activities. Host was easy to work with.

Great. Location and home. Spot on a great place to stay

Excellent communication with the host - Even let us know when we could check in early if needed. She took only a minute or two to answer each time we had a question. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom was huge with a double sink, which was nice since I went with three other ladies. The rooms were large, with adequate seating for all of us. We were within walking distance of many wonderful shops and restaurants, with a donut shop just across the street. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.

This is a charming property! The house is well kept and thoughtfully decorated. It's conveniently located right next to a bakery and a short walk to downtown! We sat on the side porch and listed to the live music that was coming from the local brewery that is a few doors down. It was a little loud on Saturday night with traffic and people until the wee hours of the morning but luckily my teenagers aren't bothered by much. We thoroughly enjoyed freshly made pastries on Sunday morning from the bakery. The house was clean and beds were comfortable. I appreciated the little details like coffee and snacks that were left for us. We would definitely stay here again!

We chose this house for its character and awesome location. My daughter and I went on nice walks around the town which is easy because it’s right by the Main Street. The neighbor was very friendly and offered ideas on places to go. Overall very comfortable. I’m too short for the bed but I used the footrest that goes with the chair next to the bed to step up. Can’t wait to come back sometime and see more of Bardstown.

as advertised, great location and stay.

Our stay was top notch! The cottage was charming & sparkling clean! The decor was warm & inviting and the beds were all very comfortable! Walking distance to everything! We especially loved our fresh pastries each morning from Hadorn's Bakery next door! The special touches of bottled waters in the fridge & snack basket that were provided made us feel right at home. We plan to return soon!! Than you for a wonderful weekend!!

Check in process was very smooth. Home was very clean, actively cared for. Comfortable beds. Plenty of room in the kitchen, check out that sink.... nice touch! Oh, and the bakery across the street let us indulge our sweet tooth with delicious doughnuts and pastries. Walk to restaurants and shops in downtown is just 1 block away!

Very good rental and communication by the owner. Great location and very clean and quaint.

We enjoyed our stay very much! Perfect location to visit the sites of Bardstown. Owner was great at communicating. Would definitely stay again should we return to Bardstown.

We enjoyed our stay very much! Perfect location to visit the sites of Bardstown. Owner was great at communicating. Would definitely stay again should we return to Bardstown.

Very good rental and communication by the owner. Great location and very clean and quaint.

Very good rental and communication by the owner. Great location and very clean and quaint.

Had a very nice stay, great location, house was very clean and very nicely decorated inside. We would stay again!

Had a very nice stay, great location, house was very clean and very nicely decorated inside. We would stay again!

The property was extremely clean and as advertised. The location was amazing, you're literally a block from all of the shops and restaurants. We will definitely rent again.

Excellent location with easy walk to the downtown area. The place is larger in person than it's pictures illustrate. Clean, comfortable with nice updates to the home. Would stay here again for sure.

Excellent location with easy walk to the downtown area. The place is larger in person than it's pictures illustrate. Clean, comfortable with nice updates to the home. Would stay here again for sure.

This is exactly as described. Location is just a stone throw away from restaurants, shops and all. Super clean and so welcoming. Check in and out was a breeze. Owner is super responsive to needs. Highly recommended. We will return on our next Bourbon trail visit.

This is exactly as described. Location is just a stone throw away from restaurants, shops and all. Super clean and so welcoming. Check in and out was a breeze. Owner is super responsive to needs. Highly recommended. We will return on our next Bourbon trail visit.

The process was seamless when renting the property and everything was exactly as the owner said it would be. The location of the property allowed us to walk to probably 90% of the things we wanted to do and the bakery across the street was a nice bonus in the mornings. The house is clean and well appointed complete with a snack basket and water in the fridge. I should mention if you are sensitive to road noise this may not be the best choice for you as there is constantly traffic coming and going but it did not keep us from sleeping comfortably. Also if you drive a low profile vehicle you may want to park on the street as the drive has a good dip. But overall we really enjoyed our stay and would rent again for sure!!

We stayed here for 4 days over Thanksgiving 2021 and it was such a great location! The cottage is immaculate from top to bottom, not so much as a speck of dust anywhere. The decor is lovely and fits the cottage well. The bed linens were beautiful and very comfortable. The bathroom is huge, modern, and the shower had plenty of hot water and pressure. The kitchen is very spacious and has plenty of room to prepare meals if you’d like. The location can’t be beat, just one block to the main street in Bardstown with all the shops. There is a very popular bakery across the street, and we really enjoyed our meal at Scout & Scholar, which is just half a block away. They have a huge outdoor patio with plenty of seating for nice weather days. The location is perfect for walking around the town, and walking to shopping and meals. We spent two days hiking in Bernheim Forest, which is an easy 20 minute drive. We would highly recommend and we would gladly stay here again!

Owner has great attention to detail. Location is great, very convenient. Love the cottage.

Very accommodating! Perfect downtown location. Lovely in every way!

I really struggled as to how to rate this stay. On the one hand, it has many wonderful qualities, but on the other hand, it lacks coziness and live-ability. It is a very clean house , and is decorated to stay with the Victorian era theme of the house. ( I cannot emphasize enough how clean the house was and how much we appreciated this) The house looks very nice, and is close to many attractions in the town. The check in was very easy. Upon entering the house you are in a living room, but really your eyes are drawn to the left which is the bedroom. It is a queen four poster bed. This is described in the listing, but not described, is you need a javelin stick to hoist yourself in the bed. ( A small Victorian sturdy foot stool would come in very handy here) The bay window, which is where the bedroom is located, has blinds, these do not adequately cover the windows from outside views or lights. The lights from outside keep the bedroom lit quite bright. If you need any amount of darkness to sleep it is not happening. Pull down shades with tassels(keeping with Victorian theme) would have been extremely beneficial for a good night sleep. The blankets and many pillows look beautiful, they are not very warm and most are for decoration. The furniture throughout the house is very similar, looks to try to keep in with the time period, but not the most comfortable. The bathroom is very spacious and has a wonderful walk in shower. The kitchen has modern conveniences, but has limited pots and pans or cooking supplies. In fairness, this is mentioned in the listing, but why have the appliances but not have the supplies, most people traveling do not pack their kitchen essentials. I sincerely believe this could be a chance to make the guests feel more at home and ease the burden of having to pack so many things. I truly feel the owner has gone to great details in the decorating and it looks wonderful, if you were taking a house tour. I just believe as a vacation rental listing, it might be more “vacation “ functional. I believe there is a missed opportunity to combine the beauty with the warmth and feel of a place to relax.