HOLIDAY HOUSE - Kentucky Bluegrass Home on Champion Thoroughbred Farm
House in Lexington, KY
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
Holiday House of Midway, Kentucky is a neoclassical southern estate home perched majestically atop a hill overlooking Elkhorn Creek and bordered on the remaining three sides by an esteemed thoroughbred farm.
Notable features of the 2.5-acre property include the 5-bedroom home with two screened porches, wood burning fireplace, wine cellar, dry sauna, steam shower, and home gym; brick paved terrace; stone tiled pool deck with gas-heated swimming pool, in-ground brick fire-pit with seating; grassy lawns and mature trees, including the prized 300+ year old Cinquapin Oak that pre-dates the founding of Lexington. The property is bordered by an impressive Kentucky stone fence and from every window, porch and terrace, you’ll be greeted with views of Margaux Farm’s horse paddocks, where thoroughbreds in training or rehab spend their days grazing and playing. The cheerful sound of whinnying and neighing horses outside makes one want to shut off the phone and music and just enjoy authentic country living!
HOUSE DETAILS: From the front entry, steps lead up to the main floor and down to the lower level. The main floor includes at the front, our “Sunset Room”, a sitting room with west views down to the creek, and at the back of the house, the modern open kitchen, family room and dining room with sliding doors to a screened porch and french doors out to the pool area. In between is a home office, enclosed by french doors and open to the sunset room. Down the hall, there are three bedrooms - a king suite (king bed, ensuite bath with dual vanities, large soaking tub and steam shower), queen suite (queen bed, ensuite bath with tub/shower combo), and a large guest bedroom (two twin beds plus a day bed and trundle, sleeps up to 4). In addition to the two ensuite bathrooms, there is a full bath off the hallway that serves the guest bedroom and as a powder room. Downstairs, two additional guest bedrooms, one with a king and one with a queen bed, share a common bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Also downstairs is the TV room with a leather power recliner sectional, 65” TV, and Bourbon tasting setup; a small home gym with Cybex Arc trainer, free weights, bands and mats; wine cellar and dry sauna; and a laundry room with large washer and dryer.
LOCATION: The property is set in the perfect location for enjoying all the best of the inner-Bluegrass region. Downtown Lexington is a straight shot down Leestown Road, about 20 minutes, and notable attractions such as Keeneland Race Track, the Kentucky Horse Park, Buffalo Trace Distillery and Woodford Reserve Distillery are within a 20-30 minute drive down the breathtakingly beautiful Kentucky scenic byways. Historic and charming downtown Midway is a 5-minute drive and Equus Run Vineyards is just a mile down Moore’s Mill Road - a horse farm and winery, how’s that for neighbors? Elkhorn Creek, which forms the west border of the property, is a popular local destination for small mouth bass fishing, fly fishing and whitewater rafting and you will see people park at the end of the driveway to launch their rafts.
Holiday House is truly a special place and we look forward to welcoming groups of couples and mature families, for whom the property is ideally setup to accommodate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The pool is open seasonally from Memorial Day-Labor Day. If you want to heat the pool, gas usage for the pool heater will be charged separately from your booking costs.
- There is a security camera that surveils the driveway/parking area that picks up audio. There are no cameras inside the residence or outdoor living areas.
Notable features of the 2.5-acre property include the 5-bedroom home with two screened porches, wood burning fireplace, wine cellar, dry sauna, steam shower, and home gym; brick paved terrace; stone tiled pool deck with gas-heated swimming pool, in-ground brick fire-pit with seating; grassy lawns and mature trees, including the prized 300+ year old Cinquapin Oak that pre-dates the founding of Lexington. The property is bordered by an impressive Kentucky stone fence and from every window, porch and terrace, you’ll be greeted with views of Margaux Farm’s horse paddocks, where thoroughbreds in training or rehab spend their days grazing and playing. The cheerful sound of whinnying and neighing horses outside makes one want to shut off the phone and music and just enjoy authentic country living!
HOUSE DETAILS: From the front entry, steps lead up to the main floor and down to the lower level. The main floor includes at the front, our “Sunset Room”, a sitting room with west views down to the creek, and at the back of the house, the modern open kitchen, family room and dining room with sliding doors to a screened porch and french doors out to the pool area. In between is a home office, enclosed by french doors and open to the sunset room. Down the hall, there are three bedrooms - a king suite (king bed, ensuite bath with dual vanities, large soaking tub and steam shower), queen suite (queen bed, ensuite bath with tub/shower combo), and a large guest bedroom (two twin beds plus a day bed and trundle, sleeps up to 4). In addition to the two ensuite bathrooms, there is a full bath off the hallway that serves the guest bedroom and as a powder room. Downstairs, two additional guest bedrooms, one with a king and one with a queen bed, share a common bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Also downstairs is the TV room with a leather power recliner sectional, 65” TV, and Bourbon tasting setup; a small home gym with Cybex Arc trainer, free weights, bands and mats; wine cellar and dry sauna; and a laundry room with large washer and dryer.
LOCATION: The property is set in the perfect location for enjoying all the best of the inner-Bluegrass region. Downtown Lexington is a straight shot down Leestown Road, about 20 minutes, and notable attractions such as Keeneland Race Track, the Kentucky Horse Park, Buffalo Trace Distillery and Woodford Reserve Distillery are within a 20-30 minute drive down the breathtakingly beautiful Kentucky scenic byways. Historic and charming downtown Midway is a 5-minute drive and Equus Run Vineyards is just a mile down Moore’s Mill Road - a horse farm and winery, how’s that for neighbors? Elkhorn Creek, which forms the west border of the property, is a popular local destination for small mouth bass fishing, fly fishing and whitewater rafting and you will see people park at the end of the driveway to launch their rafts.
Holiday House is truly a special place and we look forward to welcoming groups of couples and mature families, for whom the property is ideally setup to accommodate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The pool is open seasonally from Memorial Day-Labor Day. If you want to heat the pool, gas usage for the pool heater will be charged separately from your booking costs.
- There is a security camera that surveils the driveway/parking area that picks up audio. There are no cameras inside the residence or outdoor living areas.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Lexington, KY
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Reviews
10.0
Impeccable property and home. All the amenities. Host is exceptional. This home was the highlight of our week in Kentucky. No regrets choosing this property.
10.0
I do not have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe the beauty of this home.
The home itself and its surroundings are the perfect Kentucky getaway, especially with the horses galloping in the field right outside your window!
The house was the cleanest VBRO location that I have ever stayed in and it is decorated with the perfect touches!
The only negative things I can think of to say is the water pressure problem when the horses are being water. The owner told us but we were still caught off guard when we could not even get enough water to run the shower, but honestly, just shower around those times and soak up the beauty of this place!
We hope to return one day soon, when the pool and hot tub are open and we don’t have so much planned and just hang out and soak up the beauty of this home and surroundings!
10.0
Every two years we love to bring the family together to experience a new environment and share quality time. Our family consists of us (retired parents), two adult children and their families, and great grandmother. We’ve enjoyed lake houses, ocean front houses, and now a thoroughbred farm and private Holiday House. This property is exactly as pictured on the website and more. It is well theme decorated, very clean, very comfortable in every aspect, and well laid out. The kitchen and great room allowed everyone to be together. We all cook, and the kitchen did not lack any appliances; love the Bosch oven. The backyard pool area is fenced in and beautiful with the farmland all around for endless outdoor views. Early mornings the horses would be in the small pastures out the kitchen window. We toured Ark Encounters, Red Mile Harness Racetrack, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace. We had one dinner catered by Gibson's Midway and the food was delicious. This property is extraordinary and our thanks to the property managers for great communications and availability.
10.0
Easy from start to finish. Great property in wonderful setting perfect for our visit to horse country. Will be looking for excuse for return visit soon!
10.0
Fantastic setting to immerse yourself in horse racing, bourbon history and tasting. The property is surrounded by Marguax Farm, so you can always see horses out in grass paddocks and the Elkhart Creek runs across the front of the property. There is a winery less than a mile down the rode, could walk there in less than 20 min. There were 8 adults and everyone had plenty of space, we were able to gather for meals, games, and watching tv. Easy access to large hot tub. The house was spotless and beautifully appointed. Chefs kitchen had everything you needed to prepare and serve meals. The 2 upstairs bedrooms had on suite bathrooms, the 2 downstairs bedrooms could share a full bath or there was another full bath on 1st floor in hallway so everyone had there own bathroom. Wonderful screened in porch which we used multiple times. We had a fire each night in the family room fireplace, there was also another large family room with TV downstairs.
The home is conveniently located - 20 min to keeneland (south), golf courses nearby, - 20 min to buffalo trace, castle and key, Woodford(west). Town branch and James Pepper distilleries are about 20 min south in Lexington. After touring distilleries in Lexington we went to dinner in town - Giuseppe's (Italian) and Merrick Inn (about 15 min farther). Ate at Heirloom in Midway (6 min away from house). Loved all our dinning choices.
Going to and from most places our guidance took us on the most beautiful back roads, lined with trees and got to see so many horse farms.
Property manager was very helpful and kept in touch throughout the stay. Asked if we needed anything before our arrival.
Truely a memorable getaway!
slight drawback for some might be the front steps and entering home you have to go up about 5 to go to first floor or same to go to basement. We did not have any trouble with suitcases or packages but you should know in case someone in your party has trouble navigating stairs.
10.0
5 stars
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Peaceful weekend away from the kiddos.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything about the house was perfect. Its is thoughtfully appointed for comfort making it an easy transition to the Holiday Life.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed at Holiday House for a quick winter trip and it was such a comfortable and special experience! The house has gorgeous views in every direction and a great layout. You can tell it’s been furnished with love and care. It was super clean and the beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed having a fire and cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. The gym room, steam shower, and sauna were fun to use since it was cold outside! What a unique experience to have complete privacy amidst a gorgeous thoroughbred farm setting. We will definitely stay again if our travels bring us back to the Lexington area!
10.0
We had a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving at the Holiday House. The house was perfect for our 2 families. Wonderful space, beautiful inside and out! Lisa was a joy to work with and we are looking forward to coming back in warmer weather to enjoy the pool and hot tub :)
10.0
The pros-This is a nice, large property with a lot of bedrooms. If you have a large group then this property may work for you. The bedding was very comfortable and the rooms were large. There are a lot of accoutrements such as fancy shampoo and conditioners, Q-tips, cotton balls etc which was lovely.
They keep lots of wood at the location which comes in handy during the colder months.
The cons-The property is cut up a bit with many rooms rather than a large great room. If you want to visit with family and y'all want to be in one living room area, it may be a little tight.
Stairs-if you have people with disabilities or aren't very mobile, this location may not work. To get into then house, you must travel up some steep steps to get inside of the house. Once inside the house, you must either go up or down another flight of steps.
If you plan on staying at this location and NOT getting out much than being far from everything will not bother you. Or if you are looking for a lovely get away far from the city, than this may be ideal. There is only a McDonalds & Starbucks within a reasonable distance. Also, there are not that many nice restaurants which are close. So plan on traveling if you want a nice restaurant, movies or other things to do.
Overall-we enjoyed the property and would return.
10.0
This property is nestled into one of the most picturesque landscapes in central Kentucky. Absolutely stunning location surrounded by idyllic horse farms. This property is a peaceful hideaway, spacious and well-appointed with all of the comforts of home, including Aveda products in all the bathrooms and plenty of cooking utensils and pantry supplies to make help meals when you stay in.
Check-in was easy, and the owners were in constant contact when we had questions or requests for recommendations. This is an ideal location for a family getaway or a couples retreat for a long weekend. With Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, and the bourbon trail close by, there’s plenty to do and enjoy. Lovely spot.
10.0
Beautiful property, well maintained, spacious. Great for couples and/or large family fun.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were in town for the American Eventing Championships, we could not have had a better place to stay!The house was beautiful, comfortable, peaceful with fantastic views!We hope to stay there again next year.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The experience was wonderful. Except for the ages of our group, the home would be a 10. The steps, even though just a few, were impediments to some of us, whether talking about the steps into the front of the house or the steps internally since the house is a tri-level. The host was gracious and always available quickly by phone. I have no problem recommending the house to anyone and we are considering it for next summer depending on which of us stay healthy.
5.0
Big beautiful house and property, perfect for exploring Lexington area. House is incredibly well equipped and decorated. We loved it.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
the house is beautiful, comfortable, and well-designed for extended families like ours. great pool and we were able to see horses every day!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lexington?
The average price for a rental in Lexington is R 2,949 per night. This rental is R 15,134 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at HOLIDAY HOUSE - Kentucky Bluegrass Home on Champion Thoroughbred Farm. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at HOLIDAY HOUSE - Kentucky Bluegrass Home on Champion Thoroughbred Farm. Enjoy the water!
Is HOLIDAY HOUSE - Kentucky Bluegrass Home on Champion Thoroughbred Farm pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at HOLIDAY HOUSE - Kentucky Bluegrass Home on Champion Thoroughbred Farm?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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