At Downtown, Luxury Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, Historic Home, indoor sauna, 3 kings, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Built in the 1780's by a member of the Bard family (see name of town), the home was remodeled and updated over the last 2.5 years. The result has been nothing short of stunning to those who have toured or stayed.
"5-Star luxury and charm abound in this historic home within walking distance to town center. Spacious and stunning with so many unique features inside and out - especially the music room, which was out of this world! The Bard House is THE house to experience bourbon country! H. H.
Welcome to The Bard House and Historic Downtown Bardstown. This luxury home draws its "Wow" inspiration from upscale boutique hotels, all things bourbon and classic Rock-N-Roll. Enjoy the themed lounge rooms, a well-appointed kitchen/dining hall, premium mattresses/linens, walk-in showers, infrared sauna, shuffleboard table, darts, and games. Play guitars and spin classic vinyl. Only a 4 block walk to shops/restaurants and central to many nearby distilleries. Come...Relax...Create lifetime memories..& Rock On! The space
THE OUTSIDE: A very cozy covered porch greets you with seating for 8 and a couple of tables. It overlooks the inner yard and firepit - which has 6 Adirondack chairs surrounding it and is shaded by a couple of massive magnolia trees. There is a very nice propane grill to fire up and enjoy. The house sits on 1/2 acre with a nice back yard. Wood and some fire-starting items are supplied. There is a corn-hole set to enjoy. The garage is owner/housekeeping use only.
LIVING SPACES:
"They have spared no expense when it comes to amenities and personal touches" H. Y.
Upon entering this newly renovated home, you will realize every area has been professionally decorated.
THE RICKHOUSE LOUNGE - where you enter the home.
Relax in the 4 gorgeous aviator chairs while sipping on your pour of choice. There is a 65” Roku TV and professional dart board (made from Bourbon Barrel slats) to entertain you…as you sit among large scale photos of the inside of bourbon rickhouses. There is a beautiful ventless gas log brick fireplace (seasonal) to warm you with just the click of a remote control.
The KITCHEN Beautiful, spacious and well-appointed for easy meal preparation. Large fridge/freezer, gas stove/oven, large microwave, dishwasher, coffee station (Drip+Keurig+French press), Bullet blender, blender, slow cooker, hand mixer, instant kettle, chef quality pots and pans, spice rack.
THE DINING HALL Two eight-foot live-edge red oak slab tables greet you and hint “Gather here everyone.” One for all guests to dine at and another to spread out the games. BE SURE and take a group photo under the house brand logo and post it to social media as desired. There is a 40” TV in the hall allowing you to keep up with a sporting event of interest while enjoying meals/games.
THE MUSIC LOUNGE
Good times with good people and good bourbon are only further enhanced by good music. Spacious sectionals to relax on, a 75” Roku TV, a shuffleboard table, a ventless gas fireplace (seasonal) and mini-fridge that looks like a guitar amp….all the above set the stage for 4 guitars (you are welcome to play if you know what you are doing) and a collection of classic rock vinyl that you can spin as you share memories and create new ones. These massively deep sectionals also serve as comfy sleeping beds.
THE DOWNSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM
Themed to the beautiful horse farms that Kentucky is famous for, this spacious room has a premium king bed, sitting area, bench cushion couch (that doubles as a bed), 65” Roku TV and cedar-lined closet.
THE DOWNSTAIRS MASTER BATH (attached)
This spacious bathroom features a vanity sink, a free-standing soaking/bubble-bath tub, enclosed toilet area and large walk-in shower. Just off the bathroom is the room that houses the two person infrared sauna with a premium Kenwood sound system.
UPSTAIRS - There are 19 steps to reach the second floor.
THE UPSTAIRS OFFICE/READING NOOK
Located right at the top of the stairs is a dedicated desk with desk light, ring light for video calls, office supplies and black ink only printer/scanner. There is also a reading library with a comfy chair.
THE UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM
Featuring a premium king bed, a premium full bed, 2 velvet barrel chairs, bedside tables with touch lights, storage cubes/shelves, a luggage rack, hangers/hanging posts, a 40” Roku TV, portable fan and a split unit for AC/Heating.
THE UPSTAIRS MASTER BATHROOM (attached)
This room includes a vanity sink, walk-in shower, curtained-off toilet area, and a split unit for AC/Heating. The housekeeping storage closet is located just beyond the shower area.
THE UN-PURPOSED ROOM
There is a room beyond the upstairs bath that is NOT formally integrated into the guest experience at this time. CAUTION: It is not climate controlled. That said, there are a couple of yoga mats in there if anyone wants to exercise and the room temperature is to your liking. Note that you are trapped on the other side of the bathroom so communication is key with your housemates!
THE 2nd UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Featuring a premium king bed, 2 premium full beds, bedside tables with touch lights and extra outlets/USB, storage cubes/shelves, a luggage rack, hangers/hanging posts, a 40” Roku TV, a portable fan and a split unit for AC/Heating. NOTE: Whoever uses this bedroom will have to use the very charming half-bath/water closet located under the stairs during the night for potty breaks. Guest access The entire home is available to guests. We desire for guests to ONLY USE THE BACK DOOR for all in/out use of the home. This is the door closest to the parking area, just beyond the garage. The front and side door should only be used for emergency exits.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
*Please do not smoke inside the house or even on the back porch. There will be a $500 fine if this rule is broken. Around the fire pit area is fine.
*Please no pets of any kind. There will be a $250 fee if there is evidence of a pet entering the home.
*Entering and exiting the house should be through the back door only. The side and front doors are to be used if emergency egress is needed.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed at this property
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property
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
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
About the area
Located in Bardstown, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bardstown Civil War Museum and Fine Arts Bardstown Society 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. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Bardstown travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at Downtown, Luxury Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, Historic Home, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown, Luxury Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, Historic Home, indoor sauna, 3 kings on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$863, 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 Downtown, Luxury Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, Historic Home, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown, Luxury Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, Historic Home, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown, Luxury Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, Historic Home, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Downtown, Luxury Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, Historic Home, indoor sauna, 3 kings located?
Located in the heart of Bardstown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bardstown Civil War Museum, Shaq & Coco and Fine Arts Bardstown Society. Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey and Spalding Hall are also within 10 minutes.
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