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Consider a stay at Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 293250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter

  • Gather your family, friends, church group, wedding guests, or reunion crew at Chandler Ridge—a private Kentucky retreat designed for making memories together. Situated on 20 peaceful acres between Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort, this spacious log cabin comfortably accommodates groups of up to 29 guests while offering the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, entertainment, and relaxation.

    Whether you're planning a family reunion, visiting the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, hosting a church retreat, celebrating a special occasion, or simply bringing everyone together under one roof, Chandler Ridge provides the space and amenities to make it unforgettable.

    The Property

    Spread across three finished levels, the cabin offers multiple gathering areas, sleeping spaces, bathrooms, and private corners for guests to relax and recharge. The fully equipped kitchen makes group meals easy, while the large dining and living areas provide plenty of room to gather.

    Step outside onto the expansive 600-square-foot deck overlooking the pond and surrounding woods. Enjoy morning coffee while watching wildlife, spend the afternoon exploring the property, and end the day around the fire pit under Kentucky's star-filled skies.

    Entertainment & Outdoor Fun

    You'll never run out of things to do at Chandler Ridge:

    • Pool Table
    • Air Hockey
    • Foosball
    • Poker Table
    • Board Games
    • Smart TVs
    • Fire Pit
    • Fishing Pond
    • Hiking Trails
    • Cornhole
    • Creek Access
    • 20 Private Acres to Explore

    The property is perfect for both active groups and guests looking to unplug and enjoy nature.

    Explore Kentucky

    Located in the heart of Kentucky, Chandler Ridge is ideally situated for some of the state's most popular attractions:

    • 20+ Bourbon Distilleries within 30 minutes
    • Ark Encounter (approximately 1 hour)
    • Creation Museum (approximately 1 hour)
    • Churchill Downs
    • Louisville & Lexington attractions
    • Frankfort's historic downtown
    • Kentucky Horse Country
    • Shelbyville shopping and dining
    • Simpsonville Outlet Mall

    Whether you're touring distilleries, visiting horse farms, exploring Kentucky history, or attending local events, Chandler Ridge makes the perfect home base.

    Weddings & Special Events

    Planning a reunion, company picnic, or wedding celebration? The property also features an event barn available for rent, along with tables and chairs available for larger gatherings (additional fees apply).

    Perfect For

    • Family Reunions
    • Large Group Getaways
    • Church Retreats
    • Wedding Guests
    • Bourbon Trail Tours
    • Ark Encounter Trips
    • Corporate Retreats
    • Multi-Family Vacations
    • Friends' Weekends
    • Outdoor Adventures

    From fishing by the pond and hiking the trails to late-night games and fireside conversations, Chandler Ridge is the kind of place where lifelong memories are made.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $300 fee for smoking in the cabin.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: $50 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack N Play included

Events

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$300 fee for smoking in the cabin.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Gallrein Farms, or check out an event or a game at Clear Creek Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bagdad travel guide
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Bagdad, KY

What's nearby

  • A bench, a window with green shutters, and a planter with flowers.
    Buffalo Trace Distillery
    25 min drive - 32.7 km
  • A large brick building with a central tower, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is part of Kentucky State University.
    Kentucky State University
    26 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Gallrein Farms
    11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Guist Creek Lake State Park
    14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Salato Wildlife Education Center
    21 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Farm Kitchen
    12 min drive
  • Channel Cat Fish House
    15 min drive
  • bop
    16 min drive
  • Dutch Creek Farm
    16 min drive
  • Lake U S 60
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter 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).

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Bourbon Trail Cabin Game Room, Pond, Fire Pit & Ark Encounter Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 254 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Shaina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and privacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently spent a long weekend in the house. The setting is very secluded and absolutely beautiful. Very convenient location for visiting the numerous distilleries in the area. We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Roxanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge is beautiful, plenty of room for all of us, and just about everything we needed. It rained about every day, but we did some fishing and deck time in, and it was just a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Thank you, Mary!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was super nice and clean, and the kitchen was fully stocked. I probably wouldn't stay here again with more than maybe 12 people, so everyone can have plenty of space, but I definitely WILL keep Chandler Ridge in mind for future gatherings. We paid the extra fee to use the barn and another fee to have a small wedding. It was a lovely venue and still pretty affordable. The host was very communicative and accommodating. She let us check out the property ahead of time and even get in a little early to clean/decorate the barn. Overall, it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOE M.

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

Great Place to Stay

You will be very pleased if you book this property. House was very clean, the checkin process was easy and communication with property manager was great. House has lots to do like fishing, foosball, pool and air hockey. Lots of room for all guests to sleep. Was also close to many distilleries which was a plus for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Quiet Bourbon Trail Getaway

Beautiful home that sits and an even better piece of property. It was perfect for a getaway on the bourbon trail. Great for gathering, grilling out and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bourbon Trail Getaway

Our time at Chandler’s Ridge was great. The home was extremely accommodating. Located within a 30-45min drive to most distilleries we wanted to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter V.

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

Great Property for a Group

This location was exactly as advertised, if not better. Great location off the road to give you privacy. We had 10 people staying for the bourbon trail and our tour company had no issues getting to the property. Overall great stay! Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Peaceful retreat - great place to get together

Wonderful large cabin - plenty of seating for dining, space to move around, indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy, and activities for the family. 3 bedrooms with doors that close, pull-out beds and futons in every nook and cranny, and tons of room for roll-away beds. Not a lot of privacy, but I stayed with close family, so it wasn't a problem for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Great Location and Clean

The house was clean and centrally located for all of our planned activities. There was plenty of space and beds got a group of 9. There were tons of activities to do at the house. The one downside was the loft area was a little hot for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kierstyn B.

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

Dream wedding

We looked for months for a place we could have our wedding, the reception, and stay a few nights and this location was perfect!!! Its got PLENTY of room, tons of board games, lots of tvs for kids, No wifi, but eberything else was close to perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Great home!

This was our second time staying at this home. We had a great time together with our family. The kids LOVED fishing in the pond, playing foosball, pool, air hockey. The home has everything you would need to make your stay comfortable and has been well-maintained. Hopefully, we will return again to make more fun memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great experience. 5 stars on cleanliness, presentation, safety, and seclusion. Also, the grills were full of propane. I didn’t leave 5 stars because the mattresses on the bunk beds were very thin and you could feel the base of the bunk beds, the pool table rack was broke, the foosball and air hockey table had definitely seen better day, and the gas fireplace was finicky and took a long time to get it to work. Last it’s about 15 minutes from any store. All that said, the master sweet was amazing. I loved it. I would stay again and I would recommend. My criticisms are only constructive for why it wasn’t a 5 star rating. Beautiful place and responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

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

Bourbon country stay

Great property and had a wonderful time. Only problem we had was the large gas grill needed cleaning. When we used it, it caught fire because of all the grease buildup below grate. We had to shut it down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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