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Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!

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Welcome to Chandler Ridge
updated living room with 2 new reclining sofa's, electric fireplace, & smart tv.
kitchen is stocked with all the cookware & dishes you need.
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 29301.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Bagdad, KY
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Kentucky State University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Woodford Reserve Distillery
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Frankfort, KY (FFT-Capital City)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

+2
3 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!

Welcome to Chandler Ridge, where family and friends gather and memories are made. Spend your days discovering Kentucky backroads, bourbon and beautiful horses. Perfect base for Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. Spend your evenings grilling out on our 600sf deck overlooking the pond and woods. Relax by the firepit, walk the trails, play a game of pool or any of our 4 other table games. Spread out over 3 finished levels with sleeping, chatting and bathroom areas on each level. Smart Tv's, updated furnishings, bedding and we now have Starlink WiFi! Book now for your 2025 family adventure to the great Bluegrass State.

Game room with pool table, foosball, poker table, air hockey, board games and more. Cornhole, firepit, hiking trails, pond and 20 acres for your outdoor enjoyment. Beautiful Amish crafted outdoor seating.

20 distilleries within 30 minutes of our cabin. An hour to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Less than an hour to Churchill Downs. Downtown Shelbyville and our state capitol, Frankfort are 20 minutes away with shops, dining theater and more. Incredible horse farms dot the countryside from Lexington to Louisville and 20 minutes from Simpsonville, the Saddlebred capitol of the world.

Fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms with all linens. Multiple sleeping options, updated bedding, 3 fireplaces.



Chandler Ridge is perfect for your family getaway or large group accommodations. Beautifully decorated, the cabin will help you to create memories for years to come.
Suited for gatherings of all types, visiting the Bourbon Trail, The Ark and Creation Museum, church group retreats, weddings, girlfriend getaways, wildlife viewing and more. We offer a luxuriously appointed log cabin fitted with leather furniture, hand peeled log beds and furnishings, game/book/dvd library, trails, stocked fishing pond and much more.

Whether you want to drop in a line in our fishing pond, walk our trails filled with unique plants and wildlife, wade in our creek, sit on the large back deck and enjoy the serenity or stay busy inside playing pool, air hockey, foosball or curling up with a good book, our cabin has it all!

Chandler Ridge has a barn available for your family reunion, company picnic or wedding. See the photos for details. We have 10- 8 top tables and 80 chairs available for rent as well. Additional fees apply

During these unpredictable times, we recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance in case of an emergency or cancellation.

Keywords: Cabin, bourbon, creation museum, ark encounter, peaceful, large families, outdoor escape, natural surroundings, family friendly, beautiful furnishings, gazebo, fishing pond, wedding venue, scrapbook friendly, hiking,

Property manager

Mary Gonda-Chandler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack N Play included
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We allow weddings up to 150 guests. Fees apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$50 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$300 fee for smoking in the cabin.
Two night minimum stay on weekends.
Deposit is non--refundable. Cancellation before 90 days is refundable for balance paid. If dates are re-rented, payment is 100% refundable.
There is an exterior camera at the entrance to the cabin/front door.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 29
Note from host: We allow weddings up to 150 guests. Fees apply
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bagdad

Located in Bagdad, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guist Creek Lake State Park and Cove Spring Park, while Country Place Jamboree and Shelby County Community Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bagdad, KY

What's nearby

  • Kentucky State Capitol - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 24 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Kentucky State University - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
  • The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - 28 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Woodford Reserve Distillery - 36 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farm Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Farms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Creek Farm - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Harvest Farm - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bourbon Trail, Ark Encounter, Family Gatherings, WiFi, Cabin, Sleeps 29! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gallrein Farms, Guist Creek Lake State Park and Bulleit Distilling Co.. Country Place Jamboree and Shelby County Community Theatre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies Weekend

This house was perfect for a ladies getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful family getaway!

We just finished up our annual week-long family reunion at Chandler Ridge. The family comes and goes as they need, and we are able to kick back, relax, and enjoy each other and the wonderful, peaceful quiet. Mary responded immediately when we had an issue, and was extremely respectful of our privacy and time together. Absolutely fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for A Bourbon Trail tour

We had 10 people and for 10 there was plenty of room. Property met with our expectations completely!! It advertises up to 29…not sure how comfortable it would be for a group larger than 12. Nice outdoor firepit area and the kitchen facilities enabled us to have group meals nightly. Rate was quite reasonable for the entire home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chandler Ridge was perfect for 7 best friends doing the bourbon trail

Nice Cabin, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration on the bourbon trail

Our party of 12 came together from all across the country and this location to celebrate the big 4-0 by touring some distilleries on the bourbon trail. This home was in a prime location to be able to fit in some of our favorites in the same day. There was more than enough room for all 12 of us; the cabin is stunning, cozy, and inviting; and their customer service is on point. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of the memories that will last all of us a lifetime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

Our family stayed here for Christmas this year and loved our experience. This was our second time staying at this cabin, but first over the holidays. Everything was as expected. Easy check-in process, plenty of space to gather, well stocked kitchen for cooking meals, and games and activities (both inside and out) for everyone. The cabin was also decorated for Christmas which was a really nice touch with this stay. We would absolutely stay here again in the future! Thanks for a wonderful experience and Christmas memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin in the Country

Our family really enjoyed staying at the cabin after my mom's service. There were 13 of us and it was just right with plenty seating, lots of kitchen dishes, pans, bathroom towels and supplies. Lots of games for entire family to enjoy and had smores at the fire pit. The owners were very kind and have done a great job of upkeep on the cabin. Three of our grandkids got to see snow for the first time. Praying our family gets to return to stay in this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

Everything went really well with our stay and was exactly what we expected it to be. Very happy with our stay and would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again.

We had the best family Christmas there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The property was beautiful and well kept up! Highly recommend if you’re in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

My friends and I have an annual retreat every year. This year we chose Kentucky and were able to visit nearby distilleries in Frankfort. The property offers privacy and great amenities. I would absolutely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron and Marlene Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway for Our Group

There was a group of 12 Ladies from the Class of 1967 High School. We get together every Fall and have for several years. This location was great for us. We did have a small problem with the bridge being out and had to detour to get there, but once there everything was great. Plenty of room for parking and playing games. Thanks for the stay and we will surely look to stay here again..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

Check-in was seamless; everything was clean and well maintained; the host was easy to communicate with; I highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allofus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tremendous Property

Everything was perfect about this property. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dianna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail Experience

Stayed here for our annual trip to The Bourbon Trail. Had a great time. Easy check in. Great house except for all the lady bugs and extremely colder in the downstairs area. Host was easy to communicate with and very responsive. Lots vm of room. Great for large parties. There were eight older adults on this trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail Rental

We had a great time during our stay. I would recommend this VRBO property and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kim r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bagdad house

Beautiful house with lots to do there. The outdoor grill needs to
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Exactly as advertised and then some. Beautiful private location, loads of room for everyone, plenty to keep a large multigenerational family entertained for a few days. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We traveled to Chandler Ridge with our kids and grandkids to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We had 17 all together and had plenty of room and beds. Everything was as described. We were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Randall W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house for family get together

The location and house was great for a family get together. Offered seclusion and quiet, along with the amenities that provided a fun time for kids and adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

leanna s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation 2024 celebration!!

Absolutely beautiful and very peaceful! Lots of room to accommodate family and friends! Could not have been a more perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cory N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location for Distillery tours

4 days of us stayed for 4 nights and used the “Cabin” as a home base for a 50th birthday Kentucky tour. Visited Whiskey Thief, Buffalo Trace, Regeneration, Barrel House and Southern Kentucky all within driving distance. Typical guys needed to day trip to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green…worth the trip. There are a few things that could be replaced but overall as expected. the trip and e
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail adventure

A group of four of us stayed at the property as our home base for visiting distilleries in the area. While the property location is isolated, we were still near enough to everyplace we wanted to visit that it was never inconvenient. As a matter of fact, the location of the property was one of its best features. The surroundings are beautiful and everything was so quiet and peaceful. The house is immaculate, well maintained, and has every amenity you could wish. We spent our evenings around the fire pit sipping bourbon and gazing at the stars. There was PLENTY of room for the four of us and then some. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mary Gonda-Chandler

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My husband and I bought the land for Chandler Ridge in 2003, we began building that fall and by Spring 2005 the lodge was open for guests. We love to travel and have been very blessed to see some of the world so far. I have always wanted a log cabin of my own, but never dreamed of building a retreat facility. I have been in the hospitality business in some form since I was 18 so hosting guests from all over the world was not a big step for me. My husband is a great do it all kinda guy and we have built several things together. By far, the cabin is our favorite and we hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful 20 acres is wonderfully located to experience all Kentucky has to offer. Halfway between Louisville and Lexington and just south of Cincinnati, we are in the ideal spot for seeing all aspectsof the Bluegrass State.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is wonderfully located for guests visiting the Bourbon Trail, The Ark and many more inviting Kentucky area activities. As well as families gathering from the North to the South, it is a great central location. https://www.travelzoo.com/custom/find-what-moves-you-in-kentucky/?gad_source=7

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests