Scenic Working Farm & Barn Retreat. ELM House EAST

Room in Springfield, Kentucky

  1. 1 queen bed
  2. Private attached bathroom
Stay with Kris
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Room in a farm stay

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
The ELM House is a unique modern Barn dominion sitting on scenic 200 acres of cattle working farm. You'll enjoy a peaceful stay viewing the beautiful countryside from your room or hike on the farm. Breakfast is available if desired. A spacious interior with antique poplar rafters, doors, and a beautiful 1880 staircase create a rustic, high-quality experience. A historic horse barn and a tobacco barn can be explored. Horses can be greeted at the barn. The host's Artisan woodwork is available.

The space
ELM House EAST is an apartment-like room. You'll view the rolling countryside from all windows. The EAST room faces the south/east side of the farm.
The room has a large, attractive bathroom (with a view), a glass dining table, and a large queen-size Amish-made Cherry bed. The room is furnished with Red ELM furniture from the farm.

A farm map will guide guests on their farm walks or hiking to the creek. The farm is nestled in a gently rolling landscape with a stream at the southern border. Hiking through the half-mile-long creek is good exercise. Handsome beef cattle are scattered in the fields.

Your room has a refrigerator with a small freezer, a coffee maker, and Wi-Fi. Your room can be locked from the inside but not from the outside! A kitchenette with a microwave, toaster oven, tea kettle, and sink is available on the catwalk.
Guests will use the main entrance and enter a large lounge. The 1880 staircase takes guests to the second floor, which is entirely for guests. From the catwalk, there's a unique view over the great room.

Guest access
You can park on the large cement pad close to the entrance when you arrive and unload. Park as you prefer, on the cement pad or along the garage side/gravel road. (Kindly keep the area in front of the garage door free)
We'll park your bike in a barn for guests traveling on bicycles or motorbikes.

Guests will use the step-free main entrance and enter a large lounge. The 1880 staircase takes guests to the second floor, which is entirely for guests.
The Host occupies the first floor with her dog Lady.

You'll walk to the barns using the gravel road going south to the barns.
You'll use the farm map in your room to guide your walking on the farm - for practical reasons; the host generally prefers to give a brief introduction before hiking.
In the summer, guests are welcome to sit on the corner porch and enjoy the sunset...

During your stay
The host likes to be present at check-in, but self-check-in is available using a lockbox. The host does need to meet the guests before their hiking on the farm to confirm specifics and if guests like to greet the horses. Breakfast available if desired.

Other things to note
The ELM House address is 647 Beechland Road, also Highway 438 WEST. It is less than half a mile off the Triple five Highway!

The ELM House is 10 minutes south of Bluegrass Parkway exit 42. That's a 45-minute drive to Lexington, 60 minutes to Louisville, and 25 minutes to Bardstown. Therefore, easy to reach the majority of the Bourbon Distilleries.
Springfield downtown has several restaurants and is 6 minutes away.

Some GPS systems take people to The Lincoln Homestead State Park, 4 miles west of this destination. If so, drive EAST on Hwy. 438/Beechland Road and go approximately 4 miles; the ELM House sits on the top of your right hand after you cross a creek. Other drops you at a cabin at Pleasant Loop Road 300 yards away. If so, continue going straight to Hwy 438 West, and you'll see the Barnhouse on your left hand.

The guests are welcome to hike, following an introduction to farm rules. Proper shoes are needed depending on the weather.
Horses are not available for riding but can be greeted at the barn (not fed) if they are up.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Park view
Resort view
Lake access
Kitchen
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

Accessibility features

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1 night in Springfield

Jun 20, 2022 - Jun 21, 2022

Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 121 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Springfield, Kentucky, United States

Neighborhood highlights

The ELM House is situated on 200 acres of a Beef cattle farm, including a horse facility. The guests will enjoy a spacious, beautiful setting with optional hiking on the farm. Guests might enjoy birdwatching at a large pond which is not suitable for fishing! or hiking along a creek at the bottom of the farm.
This is also "Bourbon" country with a 20-30 minutes drive to several distilleries.
The Bluegrass Parkway is conveniently 10 minutes away with fast access to Lexington, Louisville, or Bardstown.
Abraham Lincoln's parents were married 1 mile down the road at the Little Beech, and the Lincoln Homestead State Park is a pretty place about 5 miles away.
Pleasant Grove Loop has an exciting graveyard dating back to the beginning of settlers in this area, the 1780ties.

Meet your host

Superhost
299 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
My work: Farmer, woodworker
Fun fact: I'm a whistler
What makes my home unique: Quality, space and an authentic feel.
For guests, I always: Make my guests feel at peace on the farm
I was born in Denmark and traveled to Europe and the Far East - as a Dairy Scientist. I moved to the US in 1996 and became a farmer. Our farm raises beef cattle. The Barn House a solar home I built in 2016 with my Amish friends. It contains rafters, doors, and a staircase I renovated from our 1860 Farmhouse. The house is named after a 200-year-old Red Elm tree that died. The wood is expressive and, inside now, used for cabinetry and woodwork.

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
2 guests maximum

Safety & property

Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Climbing or play structure
Carbon monoxide detector not required

Cancellation policy