Apartment
Castle Hill Haven Studio Suite & Cottage by KY sites/Eclipse/Glendale/caves
Rineyville, Kentucky, United States
Part of the Castle Hill Haven Estate (see our VRBO listing: Castle Hill Haven Country Estate).brbrNestled in acres of Kentucky woods and hills, Castle Hill Haven is close to civilization but worlds away from its bustle.brbrPick berries and apples when they're in season, ramble in eleven acres of private land, or take a stroll down to the barn to see the chickens. Farm fresh eggs also available for purchase. Put your feet up in your 550 square foot Studio Suite or sip coffee at your table overlooking acres of woods and fields. Play or relax in The Cottage, a heated/cooled two-story playhouse with attached play set and a sitting/sleeping room with TV/DVD player and twin lofts. The Cottage can be rented for an additional $49 per day. (see photos)brbrRelax with an evening bonfire (arrange with host beforehand) or order an outdoor movie night (see special packages).brbrThe Studio includes several small appliances: microwave, toaster oven, mini fridge, egg cooker, and instapot. No in-studio kitchen. Check with host about separate access to second kitchen in basement of main house for longer stays. brbrCastle Hill Haven sits off a country road with a handful of neighboring houses dotting a wooded valley. Sunset views from the front gate are breathtaking. Morning coffee at your studio table provides a glimpse of local wildlife and a stroll down the lane leads to Castle Hill Haven barn. Views from The Cottage windows and twin lofts look over the estate house and fields. During your stay, you can also enjoy our farm animals on site (details below).brbrTotal occupancy: brbrStudio can accommodate the following: brbrTwo adults brTwo children, possibly adults (floor mattresses or pull-out couch). brbrThe Cottage (located just behind the Studio) can accommodate these:brFour small-sized sleepers on a full-size pull-out couch and two small twin mattresses in twin playhouse lofts. The Cottage rental is $49 per night.brbrHouse rules:brbr-No smoking or alcoholic on property.brbr- Families with children welcome.brbr-Please note we are on a septic system; no items may be flushed except provided toilet paper. brbrbrThe Neighborhood:brbrCastle Hill Haven, 15 miles west of Elizabethtown, KY, is a perfect hub for exploring Central Kentucky.brbrEnjoy scenic country drives around Castle Hill Haven. Then visit nearby attractions:brbrElizabethtown (15-20 min drive. Also, 15 min drive down the road to Elizabethtown Sports Park.)brLocal history, shopping, museums, restaurantsbrbrGlendate, KY (25-30 min drive) brCharming village, antiques, restaurants, famous "Glendale Days" in mid-October.brbrHodgenville (25-30 min)brNational Historic Site of Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace. Visit well-known Lincoln Days in early October.brbrBardstown, KY (35-45 min drive)brBursting with history, boutiques, theater.brbrLouisville, KY (roughly 1 hour)brHome of the Kentucky DerbybrbrLexington, KY (1 1/2 hour)brHorse capital of the worldbrbrMammoth Cave (37 miles)brWorld-famous cave systembrbrGetting Around:brbrI-65 connects Elizabethtown to Louisville, Mammoth Cave area, and Bowling Green.brBlueGrass Parkway connects Lexington and Elizabethtown.brEasy commute to Elizabethtown (and both highways) from Castle Hill Haven (20 minute drive on scenic country roads).brbr- Special packages available:brbrOnsite photography:brCapture your Castle Hill Haven get-away with family or group photos taken onsite by local hobby photographer. $75 includes photo shoot(s) at any of our outdoor or indoor sites and hard-copy CD with full printing rights of all photos taken. Example shots from previous photo shoots available upon request. brbrOutdoor movie night: brEntertain your crowd with an outdoor movie in the orchard. Choose movies from our DVD library. Concessions, seats, and set up provided. Seasonal activity. Weather dependent. Check with host to see if this package is available during your stay. $65.00 brbrOn-site scavenger hunt:brUnravel riddles as you mix modern and medieval in an on-site digital scavenger hunt. Waiver form required for use of zip line and potato cannon. Bonfire included. $85.00. Check with host to see if this package is available during your stay.brbrStories To Inspire Kentucky Dessert Theater:brEnjoy an evening of drama in the main house dining room provided on site from Stories to Inspire Kentucky. Stories to Inspire Kentucky offers a variety of one-woman shows from the 1800s To World War II. brSpecial VRBO performance price:brDrama only: $85/group. brDessert/refreshments included: add $5 per guest.brCheck with host for availability.brbrbrbr- WiFi provided.brbr- In keeping with our country setting, cell signal is spotty or nonexistent (BlueGrass Cellular may be an exception).brbrTV/DVD player are available in both Studio and Cottage. (Cable and dish not available.)brbr- All spaces shown on photos, as well as 11 acres of grounds, are open to guests. Hosts live on property. brbr- Enjoy our farm animals on site. Please do not feed animals before arranging with hosts. Note: outdoor farm animals include cats, Great Pyrenees dog, horses, and chickens, among others. Please contact owner beforehand if you have any concerns. brbrSee other activities available by visiting Castle Hill Haven Event Venue on Facebook: search "Castle Hill Haven."
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