Title: Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! Vacation home in Bardstown with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29960000/29956000/29955986/w1440h1928x0y640-4d443bce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29960000/29956000/29955986/543f0bf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29960000/29956000/29955986/9a184f4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29960000/29956000/29955986/92a74f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29960000/29956000/29955986/dafc6379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies This charming 1300 sq. ft. home in Bardstown offers a warm welcome with its comfortable front porch rocking chairs, spacious back yard, and cozy fire pit perfect for gathering and relaxation. With its private driveway accommodating multiple vehicles and ample seating areas, this retreat is ideal for families or couples seeking safety, warmth, and comfort. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37210000/37209200/37209117/47ff3343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upscale 1 STORY 3 Bd 2 Ba on BOURBON TRAIL Close to Town 4 Beds/3 XL Beds + Q/S Bardstown - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 82 reviews CA $252 CA $575 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=37209117&PinnedHotelID=37209117&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101524700/101524611/976e9a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Farmwife’s Hideaway Bardstown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 37 reviews CA $261 CA $437 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=101524611&PinnedHotelID=101524611&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107889200/107889162/e8a8590f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in lovely Loretto Loretto - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=107889162&PinnedHotelID=107889162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104095000/104094936/2d7fe22c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bourbon Country Cottage - perfect for exploring the Bourbon Trail Bardstown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=104094936&PinnedHotelID=104094936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83180000/83179400/83179355/bd8366d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hillside Home Close To The Bourbon Trail Bardstown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews CA $116 CA $422 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=83179355&PinnedHotelID=83179355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104440000/104434700/104434644/acdeaf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax & Reset in Nature on 5 Acres Just Minutes from Downtown Bardstown Bardstown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=104434644&PinnedHotelID=104434644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255800/112255752/58a4051a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bourbon Oak Loft - Spacious 2 bedroom, in the heart of the Bourbon Trail. 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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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.76313%2C-85.49943&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_b4sznhIR8x6_FzcIhk9bq0GMQ8=) Bardstown, KY #### What's nearby - Blue Grass Entertainment Complex - 3 min drive - 3.7 km - Bluegrass Speedway - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 9.8 km - Bourbon Heritage Center - 7 min drive - 9.8 km - My Old Kentucky Home State Park - 7 min drive - 10.2 km #### Getting around - Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jose Y Los Tres Amigos - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mammy's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bluegrass Speedway and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Blue Grass Entertainment Complex. Basilica of St Joseph Proto-Cathedral and Bardstown Art Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to your home away from home at my Bardstown’s Sweet Retreat! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 74 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Jason N. Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jason N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie M. Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great stay at the Sweet Retreat! The kids loved catching fireflies in the backyard :) ##### Katie M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim P. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Tim P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura G. Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Laura G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kodi O. May 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Kodi O. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte K. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sister weekend Enjoyed our stay! It was perfect for what we needed! ##### Charlotte K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack K. Sep 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bardstown Trip Nice setting and location.. Worked great for our trip. Very clean & would stay there again! ##### Jack K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis S. May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Abbey Vacation Nice place to stay 7 miles to the Abbey ##### Dennis S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen C. Nov 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet retreat it is We had a lovely stay! The location is great. ##### Eileen C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeannie S. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Jeannie S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill R. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in the heart of Bourbon country Responsive, roomy, clean, comfortable...basically perfect! ##### Bill R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M. Teresa B. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### M. Teresa B. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice M. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bardstown review Great time had by all. Wonderful property. ##### Alice M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cathy g. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely The place was easy to find and very convenient. Would recommend if anyone heading to Bardstown. ##### cathy g. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin R., Gloucester, Virginia Dec 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving stay Very cozy home ##### Robin R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeff v. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday weekend It was very clean and had everything we needed. ##### jeff v. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alma R. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to stay. This place was very nice and peaceful place to stay. The back deck stayed shaded which made it nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. It was quite and beautiful. It was an easy process to check in and the host was great to work with. ##### Alma R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda M. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house The house was great. Janie was very responsive of any issues! Would definitely stay here agaon ##### Brenda M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara D. May 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for us Clean and great location! Plenty of space for our group of 6. ##### Sara D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken c., Allen Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great experience Great location for downtown Bardstown, golf courses and distilleries. Clean and comfortable and owner was very easy to work with. ##### Ken c. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia M. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we needed It was neat and clean. And it was very comfortable. Nicest place we have stayed in the past 3 years. ##### Patricia M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P. Nov 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything House was great! It was close to every distillery and downtown Bardstown. Would definitely stay again when in the area. ##### Robert P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Deon J. Apr 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip The house was close enough to destinations, but far enough away that made it a nice quite stay. The house had all that was needed for a weekend or longer stay. ##### Deon J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe S. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Joe S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian C. Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First time Bourbon Trail with friends Perfect place for a stay while visiting local sights. Home was very clean. Nice deck out back to hang out on. ##### Brian C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023