I roadtripped the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and stayed in an Airbnb that used to be a distillery. Here’s a look inside.

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James Brains/Insider I stayed in a former distillery for $235 per night while traveling the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. It’s located close to Buffalo Trace Distillery, and the spacious interior is perfect for unwinding. I enjoyed the bourbon-focused decor, which made it the perfect spot for any bourbon lover.

I recently took a trip on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. As I was looking for places to stay, I came across an Airbnb listing for a converted distillery. Buffalo Springs Distillery in tiny Stamping Ground, Kentucky operated from 1868 to 1968 and passed through the hands of big names like Seagram and George T.

Stagg.  Today, only the main office and gatehouse still stand, and that’s where my wife and I stayed. At $235 per night (with the fees included), it was more than I like to spend on accommodations, but it was also far more luxurious and spacious than what I’m used to.

After spending a night in a downtown Louisville hotel, where people didn’t realize they could go into their rooms to talk, it was nice to have a quiet place all to ourselves. Book the Buffalo Springs Distilling Company on Airbnb from $154 per nightStamping Ground has a population of under 1,000. It features a cute main street with a Dollar General, grocery store, bakeshop, diner, city hall, and a liquor store with a good bourbon selection, though nothing rare.

Erin Brains and James Brains/InsiderThe streets were lined with American flags, and the area was quiet aside from the occasional diesel truck rumbling down the road. A blackboard in the AirBnb kitchen showed the many attractions within a short drive, including four famous bourbon distilleries. (Though not listed, Castle & Key is also nearby.

)You are greeted by a welcoming, spacious living room when you enter the place. It was a nice change from the cramped urban hotel we recently left. James Brains/InsiderThe living room of the Buffalo Springs Distillery Airbnb is packed full of cozy seating and historical decor.

Every bit of decor paid homage to local history, buffalo, bourbon, or a combination of these elements. While the unit was spacious, there was only one bed, a queen. So, it might not be ideal for more than two people.

James Brains/InsiderThe Airbnb’s bedroom featured a television, fans for drowning out the occasional truck traffic, and plenty of rustic appeal. As a mattress and bedding reviewer, I found the bed comfortable and appreciated that there were plenty of pillows, including firm options. It was my best night of sleep on the trip.

I liked the simple design of the bathroom, complete with wood carvings of buffalo. Erin Brains/InsiderNotice the soap dispenser made from a repurposed bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon. The bathroom had an assortment of toiletries, including soaps that smelled like leather and pipe tobacco.

James Brains/InsiderYou can see an antique wagon holding several barrels from the bathroom window. I didn’t check to see if they were filled with bourbon. What I liked most about the Airbnb was the attention to detail.

James Brains/InsiderRepurposed bourbon bottles are used for lamps, soap dispensers, and a unique lighting display throughout the unit. This unique light display in the living room created the perfect ambiance for enjoying a nightcap. James Brains/InsiderIn addition to repurposing bourbon bottles, Kayla Jones, the innkeeper, repurposed bourbon barrels for end tables and other decor elements.

Even the handles of the refrigerator were made from stave-like pieces of wood. A large gazebo with a porch swing is situated behind the place. It was the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.

James Brains/InsiderIf you walk up the road next to the distillery office, you can find plenty of remnants from the distillery, leftover from when it was razed in 2007. I tried to figure out what the structures were used for and locate any debris with the Buffalo Springs name but came up empty. A block from the Airbnb, Buffalo Springs Park is nestled on a grass-covered hill.

It features historical markers detailing the town’s and distillery’s history. James Brains/InsiderThis is one of the remnants from the distillery found along the road running adjacent to the Airbnb. Stamping Ground got its name from buffalo that used to congregate to take advantage of the area’s spring water, which also made the spot ideal for a distillery.

You can see the flowing spring water in the park. Aside from the decor, it would be hard to tell that the Buffalo Springs Distillery Office Airbnb was part of a distillery. James Brains/InsiderStill, as someone who loves to poke around abandoned buildings and other ruins, my stay in Stamping Ground was the perfect complement to my Kentucky Bourbon Trail adventure.

 While staying in comfy, rustic accommodations, my wife and I had a chance to snoop around relics that you won’t find on any tour. The bottom lineJames Brains/InsiderIf you’re a history buff who loves bourbon, I strongly recommend booking a night in the Buffalo Springs Distillery Office. Not only is it located near the world’s best bourbon distilleries, but it also provides a relaxing change of pace from the loud, cookie-cutter hotel rooms in the area.

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