The Thoroughbred Estate
About this house rental
Nestled amidst the pristine horse farms, rolling hills, & storied bourbon distilleries of Lexington-Fayette County, The Thoroughbred Estate is 40 acres of Kentucky paradise. Your manor home unfolds amidst 11,500 square foot of welcoming luxury with nine designer bedrooms on three levels and full digital elevator service. You'll discover eight full bathrooms, two half baths, multiple living and dining areas, private digital theater, three professionally equipped full kitchens, office areas, staff quarters, & a recreational room with full-sized pool & regulation ping pong tables. One of the nine bedrooms is a 600 square foot family-style suite featuring two queen beds, two twin over full sized bunk beds, and a family friendly entertainment area with gaming center featuring Xbox Series X . Other Estate bedrooms include five king suites, two suites with two queen beds in each room, and one suite with one queen bed and two twin beds. Your estate furnishings invite supplemental bedding features with three discrete pullout queen-sized sectional beds and four twin rollaway beds. Beyond the doors of your estate home, you are greeted by pure Kentucky. Your aquatic oasis is anchored by a 20X40 architect-designed, heated inground pool with depths ranging from three to six feet & enhanced pool lighting. Relax with friends and family poolside on your ten chaise loungers and patio tables or watch the Bluegrass sunset from the comfort of your plush porch seating. Later, gather friends and family around the enhanced firepit for s'mores & a nightcap. Your pool is OPEN year round and is heated for maximum seasonal comfort. You'll also enjoy daily complimentary pool refresh and cleaning by your personal, trained pool attendant who typically visits your Estate pool area early each morning. Prior to your arrival, our planning concierge will reach out to you to assist you in selecting any of our optional catering and transportation amenities for your group's private estate rental. You'll also have a chance to book any optional housekeeping or security service amenities and to make reservations for our exclusive VIP tours of Bourbon Country in our four 14 passenger excursion vans. Welcome to a place that invites you and yours to make the most treasured of memories amidst a scenescape of Kentucky's friendly beauty & comfortable splendor. Welcome to The Thoroughbred Estate.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lexington, KY
House in Lexington, KY
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
5.0
We had an amazing trip. Loved the property. Comfortable, clean, welcoming! This will likely become a regular event for us. Thank you for your hospitality.
4.0
This is a beautiful property. With a little more attention to maintenance and cleaning this would have been a fantastic experience. We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner on Friday night of our stay and the setting was beautiful.
4.0
The privacy was great and the view of the airplanes was one of the highlights overall a great place
Beth was great to communicate with and very professional
3.0
The location is lovely. The photos in the listing are outdated and/or photoshopped. The pool and pool area are very nice. The property needs maintenance. The WI-FI is poor. The manager is very responsive and accommodating. The catering service and the tour service are excellent!
5.0
My family (all 22, ages 85 - 8 months) loved The Thoroughbred Estate. The multiple living spaces is ideal for a loud game playing family! The large pool and pool deck was perfect for playing and relaxing.
There were some minor maintenance issues and John (the outstanding property manager) took care of them very quickly!
We are already planning to go back!
5.0
This was a great spot for our family of 34, approximately half of whom were 3-14 years of age. Surrounded by open fields of bluegrass, we didn't feel the need to be quiet, and we had plenty of space to play yard games and enjoy the outdoors.
The pool was a hit, though a bit misleading in that I never saw anyone coming to clean the pool each morning as advertised. However, John was very attentive to our requests otherwise.
We did have to ask for enough towels for each person in our group.
The facility was well-stocked in the kitchen; there was plenty of space to gather as a large group (including the 3-car garage), and also plenty of space to spend some alone time when our group got to be too much.
The "pre"-process was a bit confusing at times, with instructions to pay resulting in mixed messages (due dates of 60 days ahead of time, 30 days, upon arrival, etc.) However, when I had questions, The Farm was great about answering them!
Overall, a great experience; our family had a blast!
3.0
More than enough room for 9 adults and 5 children to gather or spread out, if needed. Enjoyed the large kitchen and dining room. The theater room was a tremendous disappointment. The overhead projector needed a bulb, the internet was to weak to stream. There were movies but no blue ray, etc. The pool was a big hit, but extremely cold for most of us. The outside of the house and the landscaping needed some TLC.
4.0
Our stay was amazing from the moment we stepped in the property until we left. John was our house manager and was incredible. He was so accommodating and went above and beyond for our group of 18. Joe, our cook, made a delish breakfast and dinner for us. He was very personable and the cake he made for my husbands birthday, amazing!! The property is absolutely stunning from sunrise to sundown!
4.0
The house is in a good location - very close to Keeneland with easy access to distilleries and wineries.There is lots of room and John the caretaker was there every day to clean the pool and help in any way he could.
Unfortunately the wi-fi/internet was unreliable most of the time. There were quite a few irritating little things like clocks not working, not enough comfortable chairs, lack of closet space, an elevator that didn't work correctly all the time and a broken ice maker.
5.0
I stayed with 12 friends and we had a blast. The house is so close to the airport and Keeneland which made our trip perfect for the event. Amazing sunsets, heated pool, lots of different areas to hang out.
The catering packages were absolutely worth it. Chef Corey’s breakfasts were amazing and we had a great dinner for my birthday one night as well. Definitely look into the catering for your group for a great experience and convenience.
Only great things to say on our end about the whole thing.
5.0
My family greatly enjoyed this chance to gather, cook, eat, share stories, make memories, swim in a heated pool, retreat to our own rooms, walk the estate grounds, pet the horses, relax, repeat. I highly recommend this property.
4.0
We rented this property for our annual Ladies weekend and it served our purpose well. There were some small inconveniences, but overall was great for a bunch of ladies who aren't getting younger as the years go by. Having an elevator in the house made moving people and luggage easier. It was easy to get around Lexington. We used their concierge service for a small bourbon trail tour day and it was easy to arrange. Our driver Carla was awesome to qork with and Chef Cody made us some very good food that day. I would highly recommend them if you need to arrange any tours in the area. The pool was lovely, though only the younger, heartier members of our group used it on this chilly January weekend. Jacob, Kayla and Candace were awesome to work with.
5.0
Great location and plenty of room for everyone!
5.0
Our family stayed here for a week for our family reunion. The house was great! It was hard to tell what the layout of the house was from the listing but it was larger than I would have thought. We had 17 people and it never felt crowded at all. The master bed suite was amazing with a huge closet, washer/dryer, and sauna/shower. We spent a lot of time at the pool and there were a couple of horse farms next door. Our kids loved watching the horses trotting around the track.
The staff was amazing at the house. They gave us a tour of the house when we arrived, contacted us through the week to see how things were going and were attentive when we had any issues. We would stay here again!
5.0
This is a lovely property and Candace was a great host! The pool is amazing and the property was private and very pretty. Some of the VRBO photos should be updated and we did find evidence here and there of the large young group there before us (chips in chair cushions, cigarette butts around the pool) but honestly these were minor and Candace quickly addressed any issues. We are coming back next summer!!
4.0
The house and property were beautiful. The kids loved the pool. The AC went out in the pool house, where two of the bedrooms are located. Management couldn’t see their way clear to get someone out to fix it. My brother discovered that the filter was so clogged with dirt that the unit couldn’t operate. He removed the filter and the AC worked and the funky smell also disappeared. We were also disappointed that the listing suggested that there are 5 king suites with private bathrooms. There are only three. Our contact people were great, but the owner/managers need to invest a little more attention to maintenance and provisioning the main kitchen, utensils and coffee mugs. The caterers that were recommended were terrific.
4.0
There were 34 of us ages 0-46. Plenty of room for everyone. Pool size and area was wonderful. Easy and quick communication with the managers.
5.0
We had a blast hanging out with friends and enjoying the pool.
5.0
Great Multi-Generational Family Vacation
The Thoroughbred Estate was a great space for our family reunion of 15 people. With multiple generations staying together, there was plenty of room. The outdoor pool and patio were the perfect place to gather and the inside dining table was large enough for all of us. We also took advantage of the concierge service and asked them to coordinate a private bourbon tour for us to visit a few local distilleries. It was nice to be driven to each in their passenger van and we enjoyed a catered lunch and special tour at Buffalo Trace. It was a great experience they pulled together for us! The estate is in a great location, easy to get to and close to a lot. Just be aware it's in the flight path of the nearby airport. The property description was slightly different from the actual room layouts. The local estate managers were very helpful and attentive, answering all of our questions and responding to any issues. The pool was cleaned daily. They provided many supplies for convenience, like paper towels, hand soap, dish liquid, dishwasher and laundry detergent. The check out process was simple, too. Overall, the perfect spot for a comfortable family gathering.
5.0
The property is beautiful and the hosts very responsive to questions and even the smallest request. Check in was seamless and the house was very clean and well stocked with paper products. There were only two things that need attention. The WiFi was not robust enough for all of our needs but without support from providers this would be difficult to address. We had to resort to phone hot spots to accomplish our internet needs. The second issue is that the listing needs updating and corrections. There is some confusion in regard to pictures of the property and reality.. The picture of the pool of the property we rented did not match reality and some of the interior pictures were not correct. It appears that two or more properties have their pictures conflated. This is not to say that we were unhappy with what was really there, but only that it did cause some confusion. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Very quiet and peaceful area. Highly recommended !
5.0
Wonderful stay but listing needs updating
The property is beautiful and the hosts very responsive to questions and even the smallest request. Check in was seamless and the house was very clean and well stocked with paper products. There were only two things that need attention. The WiFi was not robust enough for all of our needs but without support from providers this would be difficult to address. We had to resort to phone hot spots to accomplish our internet needs. The second issue is that the listing needs updating and corrections. There is some confusion in regard to pictures of the property and reality.. The picture of the pool of the property we rented did not match reality and some of the interior pictures were not correct. It appears that two or more properties have their pictures conflated. This is not to say that we were unhappy with what was really there, but only that it did cause some confusion. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Very quiet and peaceful area. Highly recommended !
5.0
Exceeded Expectations
As good as the description and pictures are in the posting, the property is even better in person. Beautiful house in a great location. The owner was excellent. We will look for a reason to come back.
5.0
We had a big family gathering there at the end of January, 22 people in total! House is awesome and the property is beautiful! Enjoyed the heated pool especially the kids. Property manager was on top of things and always replied right away to answer questions! Highly recommend!
5.0
Awesome place!
We had a big family gathering there at the end of January, 22 people in total! House is awesome and the property is beautiful! Enjoyed the heated pool especially the kids. Property manager was on top of things and always replied right away to answer questions! Highly recommend!
4.0
First, I’ll start with the fact that the concierge team, The Farm, was by far the best thing of our rental. Jacob, Angie and Larkin were terrific! Ten stars there!
Now, for the property… this listing is out of date from the previous owners. Still a nice place, but a few things were left to be desired.
1) Dusty and could have been vacuumed much better. Lots of space- so I get not everything will be spic and span upon arrival. But, nightstands and lamps had layers of dust. Lots of crumbs in the kitchen and pantry. No signs of mice.
2) Pool chairs: listing says 10 loungers, there was one. We had 15 ppl staying. There were multiple patio chairs and two gravity loungers.
3) Broken things all about (door knob into back porch), lights out in room, main overhead pool lights and lights insode the pool not useable- an extension cord was missing that probably lit them up. Anyone’s guess.
3) Movie room: seating was different from photos and no cable- we had to go out and buy a Roku stick. There was cable in the main family room, no cable in the kids room. The kids room did not have bunk nests, but 4 twins and a full bed. Video games worked in the upstairs family room. There is no piano, but now has a pool table which was fun!
4) The back porches: where the lower and upper fireplaces were in the photos, they are both now all closed in. The upstairs porch was a waste of space with no furniture. The screened in patio of the downstairs master bedroom was closed in and basically a glorified, non-air conditioned closet.
5) Great parking! We were able to park in the garage which was quite clean.
6) Dish and cook wear: old used pot set, lots of baking sheets and no serving dishes or bowls (only ones were cheap plastic).
7) Linen and towels nice, clean and plentiful. It was also nice having two sets of washer dryer, but both dryers lint trays were jammed full of lint. #firehazzard
8) Not pictures but there is now a pool house next to the covered patio, very nice. Also, there is pavement around the whole pool which was nice as well. Also had a propane fire table and a gas grill (not a big green egg as shown in the photos).
9) All in all we would absolutely go back. The Farm team helped with anything we need (delivered snacks and corn hole boards). We had two catered meals and they were DELICIOUS!!
5.0
We booked this property for a ministry retreat for adults and teens. It ended up being better than we could have imagined. The pool was great, the space was huge, and the property was beautiful. The owner sent our group cookies, and our students loved them! I highly recommend this property! Thanks again for a great week!
5.0
Excellent!!
We booked this property for a ministry retreat for adults and teens. It ended up being better than we could have imagined. The pool was great, the space was huge, and the property was beautiful. The owner sent our group cookies, and our students loved them! I highly recommend this property! Thanks again for a great week!
4.0
This was the first vacation that I took with my siblings and we had lots of fun. The property was large enough for us to enjoy time together but not feel overcrowded. Property owner was very responsive.
4.0
Latrice
This was the first vacation that I took with my siblings and we had lots of fun. The property was large enough for us to enjoy time together but not feel overcrowded. Property owner was very responsive.
5.0
Absolutely no words!
Amazing stay! Owners were nice, did everything to make us feel comfortable. This was a work trip foR us and everyone felt like they were at home. From the house keeping lady to The pool guy. We will be back.
Thank you Jacob!
5.0
Spring Break in Lexington
The "Thoroughbred" property served as a perfect short spring break for our family. The property had all the amenities, and more, for spending time with the extended family on-site (lounging areas, pool, entertainment rooms, etc.). The bedrooms and kitchen were well appointed. We enjoyed hanging out in the neighborhood with working horse farms as neighbors. In addition, the property is a very short distance to downtown Lexington and Keeneland Race track, both which we enjoyed. Overall, Jacob and team supported our stay in all dimensions. We look forward to returning in the future.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lexington?
The average price for a rental in Lexington is $142 per night. This rental is $334 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Thoroughbred Estate. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Thoroughbred Estate. Enjoy the water!
Is The Thoroughbred Estate pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Thoroughbred Estate?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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