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OPEN FOR DERBY! Spacious home middle of bourbon country. Sleeps 8, firepit!

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Exterior
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Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Shelbyville, KY
  • Gallrein Farms
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Guist Creek Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Frankfort, KY (FFT-Capital City)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

OPEN FOR DERBY! Spacious home middle of bourbon country. Sleeps 8, firepit!

You'll feel right at home in our Old Kentucky Home at The Knob! Tucked away in the middle of horse and bourbon country and minutes from historical downtown Shelbyville. This 3 bed/2 bath spacious home is the ideal location for everything Kentucky has to offer.

Enter the driveway to ample parking for up to 5 cars and basketball goal. Once inside you are greeted with an open floor plan and steps to a chef’s dream kitchen with large island, new Whirlpool refrigerator, Keurig coffee station, teapot, toaster, blender, and lots of pots and pans. The dining table seats 6 and additional seating at the bar for 3 more. The buffet provides a place to mix perfect cocktails or enjoy a glass from the complementary bottle of Knob Creek 9 yr Bourbon.

The living room has a cozy gas fireplace, 2 couches, including 1 couch with pull-out full size bed, large coffee table full of puzzles and games. Two leather swivel chairs provide the perfect place to watch tv or read a book next to bookcase.

Just off the dining room and kitchen, step outside to the large new deck with comfortable seating, overhead string lights, and propane fire pit. Cook up some steaks on the new grill or play some corn hole in the large backyard.

Down the hallway, you’ll find a laundry closet with washer and dryer and a closet with iron and ironing board. The first bedroom has a queen memory foam bed, nightstand, large closet, dresser, and 40” flat screen smart tv. The second bedroom has 2 matching memory foam twin beds with attached reading lamps, a 40” flat screen smart tv, a tall dresser with PlayStation 3 for those wanting to play video games and and a desk for those needing a space to do some work. Across the hall, you’ll find a bathroom with shower/tub combo and linen closet stocked with plenty of towels.

And last but not least, feel like a king or queen in the memory foam king bed in the Kentucky Derby-themed Primary suite which comes with its own steps and en-suite bath with tiled shower, large walk-in closet, 55” flat screen smart tv, plenty of storage in the dresser and more room in the matching nightstands.

Sleeps 8 in total.

BOURBON!! Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Bulleit, Jeptha Creed, Heaven Hill, Angel's Envy, Evan Williams, and many others are 5 to 45 minutes away.

SHOPPING:
Downtown Shelbyville Antique and Boutique shops – 5 min
Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass – HUGE Outlet Mall is only 15 min away
Downtown Simpsonville, Midway, and Frankfort shops are less than 45 min

Less than 45 min to Louisville:
Downtown attractions, restaurants, etc.
Louisville (SDF) Airport
University of Louisville - Cardinal Stadium and KFC Yum Center

Less than 45 min to Horse Racing:
Churchill Downs or Keeneland

Experience your ideal extended weekend with horse racing at Churchill Downs or Keeneland, tour Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses or other famous distilleries, take in a concert or game at the KFC Yum Center, eat at the historical Bell House and Claudia Sanders Dinner House, then relax at the end of the day with a fire on the deck, an adult beverage, and fellowship with friends and family.

If your passion is outdoors, look no further than Guist Creek Lake. This hidden gem is packed with wildlife and a nice marina to launch your fishing or ski boat and it’s right around the corner. We have plenty of room for the boat in the large driveway.

Experience it all then come back often!

Property manager

Mark and Kim Farley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Shelbyville

Shelbyville is home to this holiday home. Kentucky Governor's Mansion and Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jeptha Creed Distillery and Valhalla Golf Club. La Grange Railroad Museum & Learning Center and Yew Dell Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Shelbyville, KY

What's nearby

  • Gallrein Farms - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Guist Creek Lake State Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jeptha Creed Distillery - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass - 14 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 30 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wings and Rings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Castle - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OPEN FOR DERBY! Spacious home middle of bourbon country. Sleeps 8, firepit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OPEN FOR DERBY! Spacious home middle of bourbon country. Sleeps 8, firepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OPEN FOR DERBY! Spacious home middle of bourbon country. Sleeps 8, firepit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OPEN FOR DERBY! Spacious home middle of bourbon country. Sleeps 8, firepit! located?

Situated in Shelbyville, this holiday home is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Gallrein Farms and within 12 miles (20 km) of Jeptha Creed Distillery and The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. Salato Wildlife Education Center and Berry Hill Mansion are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kierstin H.

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

K.H.

Excellent location, very clean, and the back deck made for the perfect spot to relax. The owners were fantastic to communicate with and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina P.

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

The Knob

Great property and amenities! Very comfortable beds! Recliners in the living room would have made absolutely perfect! One thing of note: It would have been real helpful for us folks in our senior years to have access to the house thru the garage. A couple of us had a little trouble navigating the front steps (especially after it snowed).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin Z.

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

Shelbyville, KY

House was as advertised and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Great house in Bourbon Trail country!

We wanted to hit spots on the bourbon trail in Louisville, Lexington, and between. This house was the perfect home base for our bourbon trail experience. The house was clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we could ask for to make breakfasts in a spacious kitchen prior to heading out for the day. Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TandJ F.

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

Great location

Beautifully maintained home and a great location for bourbon and visiting local sites. Hosts are very responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Perfect place to stay

Beautiful home. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Perfect!

This property was a perfect home base for our trip to Kentucky. It was an easy drive from the home to Frankfort and Louisville. It is in a very nice, quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and provided all the supplies you could need. Beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed playing games at the large dining room table and visiting around the fire pit in the evenings. The fireplace in the living room made it a cozy place to watch tv. Communication with the owner was great. Would recommend this home to anyone coming to the Shelbyville area. We traveled with my parents who are in their mid-70s and they had no issues at all navigating the wide concrete steps up to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Tournament Getaway

I was very pleased with the property overall. The host were very responsive to my questions and extremely helpful. Thanks again for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Beautiful Home

The house was clean, beautiful and had everything that we needed. The deck was also a great place to relax. I would highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Wonderful!

Property is wonderful! Clean, well stocked, and comfortable bedding and furniture. Great open plan for family and friends to gather both inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Denise H.

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

Girlfriend Shopping Trip

Been using Vrbo for several years. This is by far the best rental I've stayed at. Beautiful property, very clean, comfortable, well stocked and a feeling of home. Close and easy to get to outlet mall, distilleries, and restaurants. Responses from hosts were very prompt. Only complaint was entry into property. Outside picture does not show only way into property is up hill concrete steps from driveway to front door with no hand rail. It is not handicap accessible. Would not recommend for elderly. Would highly, highly recommend for all others and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Family fun on the Bourbon Trail

The house was beautiful. Very comfortable and they thought of everything you need when you are home away from home and provided it just bring food and drinks and you are good to go. I was there with my 3 adult their wives and my one year old grandson. We had plenty of room and loved the location of the house. Plenty of grocery stores and restaurants nearby and a beautiful drive to the Bourbon Trail. We all loved the decor in the house and that the lights were labeled. Low lights at night were a nice touch. Beds were comfortable and beautifully decorated. Everything is clean and new. We liked that we had a code to get into the house and my son who is very tech savy ran his blue tooth off the stereo so we had nice music playing and we played the games provided. We had a blast. We wished we could have stayed longer. The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing. We watched some movies and made breakfast and one night ordered food delivered. Plenty of pans and dishes to cook and even some fun cookbooks to read which I enjoyed. My kids enjoyed reading the Bourbon books on the coffee table as well. Thank you for the baggies provided!. You always end up needing them for leftovers and packing. When I say they thought of everything I mean everything. Laundry soap, dish soap, Hand soap, Even body wash, shampoo and conditioner in each shower. Those little things that other places may leave but usually do not provide. We noticed and thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by Mark and Kim Farley

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