Thirty acres of Kentucky. All of it yours.
A hillside log lodge in Shelbyville, Kentucky with a hidden Speakeasy downstairs, a hot tub under open sky and a private trail that ends at the best sunset on the property. Sleeps 20+.
20+
guests sleep here
30
private acres
4
bedrooms, 11 beds
3.5
bathrooms
5.0
from 42 reviews
Why guests rank it first
Not a cabin you stay in. A place you take over.
Large groups usually trade privacy for space. At Knobview you get both: three levels, 4 bedrooms, 11 beds, and enough land that nobody is on top of anyone.
Guest favorite
One of the most loved homes on Airbnb, based on ratings, reviews and reliability.
42 reviews
- Cleanliness
- 5.0
- Accuracy
- 5.0
- Check-in
- 5.0
- Communication
- 5.0
- Location
- 5.0
- Value
- 4.9
Real guest reviews from the Airbnb listing, shortened.
Five reasons the weekend goes long
The things guests talk about on the drive home
The trail film
Walk it before you get here.
Fifty seconds from the hardwoods to the meadow where the lodge comes into view. Filmed on the property, stabilized and sped up so you can feel the whole walk.
Look around
Tour the lodge
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A Knobview weekend
How it usually goes
- 01
Friday
Arrive after 3:00 PM. Walk the lodge, claim your rooms, fire up the kitchen. Dinner on the covered patio, then the fire pit until quiet hours.
- 02
Saturday morning
Coffee on the wraparound deck at sunrise. Look for deer and wild turkey along the tree line, then walk the private trail.
- 03
Saturday day
Bourbon Trail day trip with a designated driver, or stay in. Several guests wrote that they almost didn't want to leave.
- 04
Saturday night
Hot tub under the stars, then a tasting in the Speakeasy with the engraved glasses.
- 05
Sunday
Slow breakfast, last walk to the meadow, bags in cars by 9:30 AM, check-out before 10:00 AM.
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Everything big and small, in one guide.
Check-in, the hot tub, where the pots and pans live, what to bring, quiet hours and check-out. Search it or browse by category.
Open the Guest GuideFind us
Easy to reach, hard to leave.
Just east of downtown Shelbyville, with Louisville, Frankfort and the Bourbon Trail all within an easy drive. Exact address shared after you book.
Good questions
Before you book Knobview Lodge
The answers guests ask for most. Planning a bigger trip? See our group getaways page.
How many guests does Knobview Lodge sleep?
Knobview Lodge sleeps 20+ guests across 4 bedrooms with 11 beds and 3.5 bathrooms on three levels. Everyone staying overnight must be a registered guest on the booking.
Where is Knobview Lodge located?
The lodge sits on 30 private acres in Shelbyville, Kentucky, just east of downtown and minutes from I-64. It is about 40 minutes from Louisville, 45 minutes from Frankfort and Lawrenceburg, 55 to 60 minutes from Bardstown and about an hour from Lexington. The exact address is shared with confirmed guests through Airbnb.
Does the lodge have a hot tub?
Yes. The hot tub is on the covered lower-level patio with a view of the meadow. Quiet hours of 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM apply indoors and out.
What is the Speakeasy Lounge?
It is a hidden lower-level lounge with a custom bar, a 100-inch TV, an arcade machine and sectional seating, set up for toasts, games and movie nights.
Is there a private hiking trail?
Yes. A private trail runs through the 30 acres from the woods down to the meadow where the lodge comes into view. You can watch the trail film on the Trail page before you arrive.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is after 3:00 PM with a smart-lock self check-in. Check-out is before 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Knobview Lodge?
One pet is welcome per stay, and assistance animals are always allowed. Smoking and vaping are not allowed.
Can we host a party or event at the lodge?
No. Knobview Lodge is for quiet getaways of registered overnight guests. Parties, events and large gatherings are not allowed.
Is the kitchen big enough for a large group?
Yes. The full kitchen has a stone island with bar stools, a range, a dishwasher and a coffee maker, with a dining nook and outdoor dining nearby. The Guest Guide lists the cookware and tableware.
How do I book Knobview Lodge?
Check dates and book through the Knobview Lodge listing on Airbnb. Your exact address and arrival details arrive in your Airbnb trip messages once the stay is confirmed.
Traveling with a crowd? See how the lodge works for groups.
Your hosts
Hosted by Torrey and the Bluegrass Stays team.
An Airbnb Superhost with over 600 reviews and eleven years of hosting. Replies usually arrive within the hour, and guests say small requests like extra firewood and foil are handled before they ask twice.
- Shelbyville, Kentucky, minutes from I-64
- 30 private acres of hillside, woods and meadow
- Sleeps 20+, 4 bedrooms, 11 beds, 3.5 baths