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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 night

The 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.)

The 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.

The 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.

Notice the soap dispenser made from a repurposed bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon.

You can see an antique wagon holding several barrels from the bathroom window. I didn't check to see if they were filled with bourbon.

Repurposed bourbon bottles are used for lamps, soap dispensers, and a unique lighting display throughout the unit.

In 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.

If 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.

This 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.

Still, 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.

If 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.

Book the Buffalo Springs Distilling Company on Airbnb from $154 per night

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