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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms6000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Bardstown, KY
  • Place, My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bourbon Heritage Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bardstown

Located in Bardstown, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of My Old Kentucky Home State Park Golf Course and Fine Arts Bardstown Society. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Wickland and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bardstown Civil War Museum.

What's nearby

  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lux Row Distillers - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bourbon Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Elizabethtown Sports Park - 31 min drive - 37.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬6 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.

Luxury 5 Acre Bourbon Estate with Private Pond, Theater and Game Room

Welcome to Barrel & Brook Estate — a private five-acre luxury retreat in the heart of Bourbon Country, just minutes from downtown Bardstown and the Bourbon Trail. This 6,000 sq ft estate offers 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a 0.75-acre private pond, immersive surround-sound theater, full game room, hot tub, and sport court. Thoughtfully designed for couples’ retreats, executive escapes, and elevated family gatherings.

✦ The Estate

6,000 square feet of refined living space set on five secluded acres in the heart of Bourbon Country.

Designed for connection, comfort, and privacy.

• 6 spacious bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms
• Multiple gathering spaces ideal for entertaining and conversation
• High-end finishes and thoughtfully curated décor
• Perfect for couples’ retreats, executive escapes, and elevated family gatherings

✦ Signature Amenities

• 0.75-acre private pond for swimming, paddleboarding & catch-and-release fishing
• Private hot tub beneath open Kentucky skies
• Immersive home theater with surround sound (a consistent guest favorite)
• Full game room with billiards, poker table, shuffleboard, arcade & speakeasy-style bar
• Private sport court with pickleball & basketball
• Expansive indoor and outdoor spaces designed for group comfort
• Complete seclusion with no close neighbors

✦ Outdoor Experience

Coffee at sunrise from the sun porch.
Afternoons on the water.
Evenings with bourbon by the pond or a film in the theater.

Unhurried. Private. Entirely yours.

✦ Location

Just minutes from downtown Bardstown and some of the most iconic distilleries on the Bourbon Trail. Spend your days touring and tasting — then return each evening to quiet luxury and total seclusion.

✦ Guest Access

You’ll receive a unique electronic door code prior to check-in for easy, secure self-entry. Guests have full private access to the home, grounds, and all on-site amenities during their stay.

Pickleball paddles/balls and basketballs are typically available for guest use; however, availability cannot be guaranteed, so you’re welcome to bring your own equipment if you prefer.

We do not provide fishing equipment, so guests planning to fish in the pond should bring their own gear.

For paddleboarding, life jackets are available, but we recommend bringing properly fitted jackets for maximum comfort and safety.

Ample on-site parking is available in the driveway and front lot. No street parking is required.



-- Important Information --

✦HOT TUB – No glass, food, bubbles, bath salts, or oils in or near the hot tub. Shower before use and wear proper swim attire (no street clothes). Professionally serviced after every stay. Misuse requiring draining, additional cleaning, or repair may result in additional charges.

✦POND SAFETY – The pond is unfenced. Children must be supervised at all times near the water.

✦AMENITIES – Amenities may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, weather, or seasonal conditions. If something isn’t working as expected, notify us right away. We are highly responsive and will make every reasonable effort to resolve issues promptly.

✦ AGE – Primary booking guest must be 25+. Children welcome with parents or legal guardians.

✦OCCUPANCY – Maximum 12 guests. All guests must be included on the reservation.

✦ SECURITY CAMERAS – Exterior cameras are in place for guest and property safety. No interior cameras.

✦QUIET HOURS – 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

✦NO PARTIES OR EVENTS – Gatherings exceeding the registered guest count are not permitted.

✦NO SMOKING OR VAPING – Not permitted inside the home.

✦ UNCONTROLLABLE EVENTS – We are not responsible for weather, power outages, or other events beyond our control. Travel insurance is recommended.

✦PETS – Not permitted due to severe allergies.

✦RURAL SETTING – This is a rural property. Despite regular pest control, occasional insects or wildlife may be present. Please store food properly and dispose of trash securely.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and an outdoor pickleball court. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room, barbecue grills, and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Luxury 5 Acre Bourbon Estate with Private Pond, Theater and Game Room Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house, host, location and amenities were all first rate. I would definitely stay here again. One of the best vacation rentals I have ever found.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not sure where to start. From the outside to the inside, it was one of the nicest houses I’ve ever been to. The major standouts were the back sun porch, the bar and game room, and most importantly the theater room! The surround sound and bass makes any movie one of the best experiences you’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026