Cottage vacation rentals in Shelbyville

Tyler Park Cottage in the Highlands

Adorable, light-filled cottage in the beloved Highlands neighborhood. An easy ten minute walk in one direction will put you on Bardstown Road, full of dining and bars, while a 15 minute walk in the other will land you in the hip Germantown-Schnitzelburg neighborhood. A short (6 minute) drive to downtown, 11 minutes to Churchill Downs. You'll find wireless internet, clean towels and sheets, basic kitchen and bathroom amenities, coffee maker, a flat screen TV with Apple TV, and keyless entry.

Location · Family · Breakfast

River House - Cottage with KY River View & Access

Come relax at the peaceful river house. It feels like a retreat right on the Kentucky River with a party-sized dock for easy river access. It’s a cozy cottage on stilts with a breakfast bar on the porch and swing on the patio. Be surrounded by nature and beautiful views of the river and palisades. Tuck away in seclusion just minutes away from downtown Wilmore, Asbury University & Seminary. 35 minutes or less from LEX Bluegrass Airport, Keeneland and Shaker Village. See guidebook for more info.

Location · Family · Hospitality

Luxury Retreat with Hot Tub

Welcome to Four Seasons Cottage on the Bourbon Trail! This charming property is located in a peaceful vacation community, just a short walk from the seasonal pool. Featuring 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and cozy living room with a fireplace, this cottage is perfect for a family getaway or a couples retreat. Enjoy the large deck with a hot tub and BBQ, as well as access to nearby hiking trails and attractions. Cottage 37 sits on a ridge that overlooks the 3,050-acre Taylorsville Lake.

Family · Value · Outdoor spaces

Cottage on the Bourbon Trail

Cottage located in the country. Enjoy amazing views from a covered front porch as you rock in comfortable rocking chairs. Fully furnished and beautifully decorated to make your stay comfortable and delightful. Memory foam mattresses for wonderful sleep and a kitchen for cooking if desired. Pool is behind owners residence and is shared with owners family and possibly 2 additional people June-Sept. We have recently also installed a Tesla High Powered Wall Charger w/60amps. We’d love to have you!

Value · Location · Sleep quality

ArTisTs CoTTaGe

Enjoy peaceful privacy with center city convenience! Bright, open ambiance. Art and music supplies, books, toys, games, CD's, movies. Two decks and a covered patio. Found art gardens and galleries. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counters. Large windows in downstairs bedroom with queen bed and gas fireplace. Ladder access to queen bed in skylit loft. A perfect getaway for artists/writers on retreat, solo adventurers, couples, business travelers and small families with well behaved kids.

Location · Family · Accuracy

Bourbon Barrel Cottages 3 Ky Bourbon Trail HOT TUB

Leave the Cleaning to Us – Your Bourbon Country Escape Awaits! Kick back, relax, and unwind in a stylish, serene retreat nestled in the heart of Kentucky’s Bourbon Country. Welcome to Bourbon Barrel Cottages, where nature, comfort, and convenience come together. Each of our five private two-bedroom cottages sits on its own two-acre lot, surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty—perfect for couples, friends traveling together, or anyone seeking peace and privacy. You'll Love Staying with Us!

Value · Location · Parks

The Cottage Circa 1898 Downtown Location

Charming 1800's cottage listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bardstown. Voted Most Beautiful Small Town in America. Walking distance from downtown shopping, nightlife, dining, and local attractions. Located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. I love Bardstown and wanted my cottage to look and feel like what is best about the town- historical charm mixed with modern amenities. Clean, cozy and comfortable; it is a space that I hope you find enjoyable while visiting Bardstown.

Value · Location · EV charging

Lake Livin' & Bourbon Sippin'

Edgewater Resort, 20 minutes from Louisville, is Taylorsville Lake's premier vacation spot, tucked away in a gated community with over 163 acres that overlooks the marina. Within walking distance you'll find a community pool (seasonal) with a sand volleyball court and a fire pit. This two-story cottage sleeps up to 10 guests and showcases a master suite with two private balconies and a jetted soaking tub. You can also hang out on the private deck out back equipped with a 4-person hot tub.

Family · Value · Hospitality

The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place is the perfect place to get away and gather with family and friends. The resort is located conveniently between Bardstown, Louisville, and Frankfort on the Bourbon Trail. Offseason hiking, fireplace, and hot tub make a great peaceful getaway or work from "home" experience. Enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, bird/deer watching and relaxing. The owners have been Resort guests for years and now own a cottage to enjoy and share with family, friends, and guests.

Family · Value · Comfort

Lakeside Cottage -upgraded hot tub- Bourbon Trail!

Welcome KY visitors, horse lovers, Bourbon Trail guests, or anyone looking for a getaway! This is a somewhat rustic, homey, comfortable 20 year old cottage. It's not perfect, but our guests find it charming and sufficient. You'll find the home exactly as described with the offerings and expectations. Rest, relax, and recharge in a gated community overlooking Taylorsville Lake. Don’t be another hotel's customer when you can stay in a spacious home with a Jacuzzi J-235 hot tub.

Value · Family · Hot tub

Bourbon Way Cottage

Unique cottage nestled in the woods located along the Bourbon Trail. Centrally located near miles of nature trails in Bernheim Forest & many of the distillery tours. Yet lots of privacy on 10 wooded acers. 8 minutes to Jim Beam Distillery, 8 min to Bernheim Forest, 4 min to Four Roses Bourbon Warehouse & Bottling Tour, 12 min to the City of Bardstown, 30 min to Churchill Downs, 26 min to Louisville International Airport (SDF) NO SMOKING NO PETS

Family · Value · View

Charming South Frankfort Cottage!

Great private guest house in the heart of South Frankfort! Only a 5-10 minute walk to all the Historic Downtown Frankfort and the Kentucky Capitol. Great location for the Bouron Trail (especially Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve) and the KY River. We are also close to Keeneland and the Horse Park. Come enjoy what our community has to offer! We pride ourselves in hosting families and friends who want an affordable place to stay!

Value · Family · Accuracy