See all properties
Entire home

Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat!

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat!

Relax on the patio surrounded by lush greenery, with a brick wall and wooden deck providing a serene atmosphere.
Relax in a cozy living space with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and TV for leisure activities.
A dresser with a mirror above, featuring a decorative lamp and ornate drawers.
Enjoy meals in the dining area with a round table and four chairs.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View in a map
Bardstown, KY
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Bardstown

In Bardstown .You'll find Bluegrass Speedway and Blue Grass Entertainment Complex within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
View more Vacation homes in BardstownOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bardstown Civil War Museum - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Gril - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat!

This spacious 1300 square ft. home sits on 3/4 acre and is only minutes from downtown Bardstown. This home can accommodate a family or several couples. You have your own private driveway, which can fit multiple vehicles, so parking is not an issue. With its comfortable front porch rocking chairs, swing on the back deck, or table seating, there are ample opportunities for gathering, relaxing and enjoying company.

The large back yard includes a deck, cozy fire pit and grill, guaranteeing a good time. This home has lots of charm and is a win-win when it comes to safety, warmth, and comfort. You are sure to enjoy this sweet retreat.

You are a 2 minute drive from historic St. Thomas Church, established in 1812. Also, you are a 5 minute drive from downtown Bardstown, where you can enjoy a variety of shops, restaurants, and live music on weekends. Downtown has free parking, so you are able take your time to enjoy “The Most Beautiful Small Town in America". Your home away from home is centrally located to all surrounding distilleries. Come and enjoy all that Bardstown has to offer.

I hope to see you soon!

- Janie

Property manager

Janie Stanley

Languages

English

Similar properties

Stunning two-story home with a gabled roof and inviting front porch, set amidst lush greenery and a well-manicured lawn.

Explore Bardstown's bourbon heritage - Heaven Hill just 13 minutes away

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 6 reviews
Explore Bardstown's bourbon heritage - Heaven Hill just 13 minutes away

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Welcome Home Bardstowns Sweet Retreat House
Welcome Home Bardstowns Sweet Retreat
Welcome Home Bardstowns Sweet Retreat House
Welcome Home Sweet Retreat House
Welcome Home Bardstowns Sweet Retreat
Welcome Home Sweet Retreat
Private vacation home Welcome Home to Bardstowns Sweet Retreat!
Welcome Home to Bardstowns Sweet Retreat! Bardstown
Welcome Sweet Retreat House
Welcome Home to Bardstowns Sweet Retreat!
Velkommen Hjem til Bardstown Sweet Retreat!
Welcome Home to Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! Bardstown
Welcome Home to Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! Private vacation home

Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home in a great location

My friends and I do a trip to Kentucky each year to explore spots along the Bourbon trail. This home is very close to preservation distillery and many of the staples in Bardstown. We found the home to be everything we needed for our trip and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at the Sweet Retreat! The kids loved catching fireflies in the backyard :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

Nice, quiet neighborhood. Bed was comfortable. Home had everything we needed. The yard was beautiful, and we enjoyed the deck, as well as the front porch. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kodi O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed for Derby

We loved the porch and back deck! The grill worked great. The house was just the right size for what we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Home away from Home

This home was our home away from home for an entire month. It was a wonderful place to stay as repairs were being done on our own home. Our host was very kind and answered all our questions. The home was clean, very comfortable for the 3 of us and was near Bardstown with its lovely little shopping and restaurant area. We would recommend this to those from out-of-town or to those who need a stay-cation! Thank you to our host for an awesome place to stay! We loved it!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister weekend

Enjoyed our stay! It was perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Beautiful, clean, comfortable and welcoming! We stayed 3 days, enjoyed the area, and LOVED coming 'home' to our Vrbo to relax and re-energize!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

The house was great. Janie was very responsive of any issues! Would definitely stay here agaon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we needed

It was neat and clean. And it was very comfortable. Nicest place we have stayed in the past 3 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T., Carrollton,Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Bourbon

Wonderful home. Clean and in a location to day trip to points on the bourbon trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The place was easy to find and very convenient. Would recommend if anyone heading to Bardstown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golden girls vaca

Absolutely wonderful. Four ladies age 83-70, former coworkers. We do a yearly vacation. We saw all kinds of sights, did the old Kentucky Home, Makers Mark distillery, old Kentucky train, and playhouse under the stars. Those are just a few of places we visited. People were helpful, friendly and fun. Jamie’s house was perfect. Everything we needed was provided, great location to unwind after a busy day. Her response time to questions was spot on. Her house was very clean and had everything you could possibly need. The price was very reasonable, and lucky for us in our budget. I give her 5stars, and would recommend this rental to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bardstown review

Great time had by all. Wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Abbey Vacation

Nice place to stay 7 miles to the Abbey
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet retreat

The house was perfect for us. It was very cleanly. The hostess responded quickly. Nice location. Two suggestion would be tvs in all of the bedrooms and a sensor light over the back door to be able to see the code numbers to get in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

PHILLIPS BT2.0

It was a perfect location for our ventures to Paducah, Frankfort, etc. 2nd trip around so we toured smaller distilleries, i.e., Castle & Key, Limestone,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

j n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyable stay

Cute house with all the amenities you’ll need. Plenty of seating in living room, large kitchen, and outdoor deck is perfect for sunsets. Neighbors are nice and overall location is centralized for getting to bourbon distilleries and other regional highlights. Host was very responsive and offered suggestions for local dining (wish we had tried the local bakery!) Only drawback is that the main road traffic was noisy on the weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday weekend

It was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in the heart of Bourbon country

Responsive, roomy, clean, comfortable...basically perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Only little, little little problem was the washer did not work properly. But that was so small we didn't really notice it. It was still a 5 STAR !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We had a great stay. The location was close to town and very nice. The house was very clean with a homey feel. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken c., Allen

Liked: Cleanliness

great experience

Great location for downtown Bardstown, golf courses and distilleries. Clean and comfortable and owner was very easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bourbon Trail home base

My wife and I and another couple came to do the Bourbon Trail and stayed here. We were very pleased with how clean the house was and the proximity to the distilleries that we wanted to go to. The amenities were perfect and we felt very comfortable staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Cute house nestled just minutes from downtown and the BG Parkway. Everything was clean and orderly. Personal photos are a nice touch! Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Motorcycle trip

Property was perfect. Good flat drive to park on and beds slept great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023