Gather your crew for an unforgettable bourbon-country escape. This restored historic manor in downtown Shelbyville sleeps 10, with a private speakeasy, covered hot tub, fire pit, and pool-table game room — everything you need to celebrate under one roof. Just 3 min to downtown, ~12 to Jeptha Creed & Bulleit, 35 to Louisville. Superhost-hosted Guest Favorite, stocked to the last detail. Whether you're here for a bourbon tour, a weekend getaway with friends, or a family trip, the home is set up to make your stay effortless and memorable.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE:
★ Private speakeasy lounge — bourbon tastings, poker nights, easy evenings in
★ Covered hot tub — soak rain or shine, day or night
★ Cozy fire pit area with Adirondack chairs and string lights—ideal for evening drinks and conversation
★ Game room with pool table and shuffleboard for friendly competition and group fun
★ Spacious living areas designed for gathering, dining, and making memories
★ Fully stocked kitchen for cooking at home or hosting group meals
★ 2 King Beds
★ 2 Queen Beds
★ 1 Queen sofa bed in the basement
★ Free parking on the driveway
★ SLEEP THE WHOLE GROUP
Two king suites, two queen rooms, and a queen sofa bed downstairs give you real room for family or friends — everyone gets a bed, nobody draws the short straw. Guests keep telling us the same thing: it's even bigger in person than the photos show.
★ LOCATION:
You’ll be just 3 minutes from downtown Shelbyville, with easy access to local restaurants, shops, and essentials. Perfectly situated for exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, this home makes an ideal home base for distillery tours, weekend escapes, and special celebrations.
★ THE EXPERIENCE:
Start your mornings slow with coffee on the porch, spend your afternoons exploring bourbon country, and end your nights soaking in the hot tub or sharing stories around the fire. Whether you're here to celebrate, relax, or explore, this home delivers a stay that feels both elevated and effortless.
★ PETS: You may bring two dogs. Each dog costs $75 each***
★ LOCATION INFORMATION ★
• 0.7 (3 minutes) to Shelby County Fairgrounds
• 0.9 mile (3 minutes) to downtown historic Shelbyville
• 1.1 mile (4 minutes) to The Lot, Food Truck Park
• 1.8 miles (7 minutes) to Kroger
• 2.7 miles (9 minutes) to Walmart
• 4.7 miles (11 minutes) to Jeptha Creed Distillery
• 5.2 miles (12 minutes) to Bulleit Distilling Company
• 8.3 miles (16 minutes) to The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
• 9.5 miles (16 minutes) to Mulberry Orchard
• 23.6 miles (34 minutes) to Buffalo Trace Distillery
• 26.8 (38 minutes) to Wild Turkey Distillery
• 29.4 miles (39 minutes) to Four Roses Distillery
• 32.2 miles (36 minutes) to Woodford Reserve Distillery
• 31.0 miles (35 minutes) to Louisville International Airport
• 30.0 miles (35 minutes) to Kentucky Expo Center
• 32.2 miles (38 minutes) to Louisville Downtown
• 33.4 miles (40 minutes) to Churchill Downs
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
★ SECURITY PURPOSES ★
There are home exterior cameras on the property, one on top of the garage facing the driveway and a Ring doorbell on the front door. All of these cameras record audio and visual. There are no cameras inside.
★ NATURE★
This is Kentucky, there are insects, bugs, snakes and other critters in the area. We do have a regular service of pest control, but if you do see insects and bugs in the house, this is the nature of being in the south. When outside, please be mindful of snakes and critters.
★ TRAVEL INSURANCE ★
Please obtain travel insurance for your trip as I do not offer refunds for any reason. Unfortunately, things can happen that are out of your control, such as flight cancellations, illnesses or unforeseen circumstances. You will be happy you have coverage if something unexpected interrupts your trip.
★ FIREWOOD ★
Make sure to stop at Kroger, Walmart or another local place to pick up some firewood before heading to the home.
★ CANCELLATIONS ★
Please note, VRBO cancellations are eligible for a refund of 97%, issued to the original form of payment.
Magnolia Bourbon Manor is in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Please be mindful of our neighbors and keep the noise to a minimum.
• The house is professionally cleaned and disinfected in between every guest stay.
• Minimum rental age 25
In order to gain access to the directions and door code, please acknowledge the below. The address and door code WILL NOT be given out until these are accepted.
- NO parties or large events
- NO smoking in the house (cigarettes, cigar, weed, vape, candles, etc)
- NO loud noise after 10pm
- Rental agreement is signed
Guests will have access to the whole house, the backyard and front yard.
Guests can reach me through the app