Exclusive Bourbon retreat near Downtown Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
$386 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Book this Victorian home Germantown / Highlands duplex for the ultimate group stay. Sleeping up to 6 across two queen-bed bedrooms with private entrances, the buyout gives you 2,200 sq ft total — a 1,400 sq ft ground-floor unit with two full bathrooms (including a private ensuite with tub), plus an 800 sq ft upstairs unit with its own full bath. Two kitchens, two living rooms with Smart TVs, dual-zone climate, shared backyard, and 2 dedicated parking spots make it idealfor groups.



The Space:

NOTE: After booking confirmation, you will receive a short pre-arrival form from property management to be completed prior to arrival.



ACCESS TYPE

⊳ Guests will have access to the entire home and private backyard.



PROPERTY LAYOUT

FIRST FLOOR:

⊳ Living Room: Hisense Smart TV, seating area.

⊳ Bedroom 1: Queen bed, Samsung Smart TV, dresser, closet, attached private bathroom.

⊳ Bathroom 1: Toilet, shower, sink.

⊳ Bathroom 2 (Ensuite): Toilet, shower, bathtub, sink.

⊳ Kitchen: Stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, garbage disposal, drip coffee maker.



SECOND FLOOR:

⊳ Living Room: seating area.

⊳ Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Samsung Smart TV, dresser, closet, ceiling fan.

⊳ Kitchen: Stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, garbage disposal, drip coffee maker.

⊳ Bathroom 1: Toilet, shower, sink



HIGHLIGHTS

⊳ 2,200 sq ft of total living space across both floors.

⊳ 2 queen-bed bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms.

⊳ Two fully equipped kitchens with drip coffee and full-size appliances.

⊳ Two living rooms with Smart TVs (Hisense + Samsung).

⊳ Private backyard for outdoor relaxation.

⊳ 2 outdoor parking spots at the back plus available street parking.

⊳ Reliable WiFi throughout the property.

⊳ Self check-in via smart locks; exterior cameras for security.

⊳ Private entrances to each unit — perfect for two couples traveling together who want their own space.

⊳ Just minutes from NuLu, downtown, Bardstown Road dining, and Whiskey Row.



ACCESSIBILITY

⊳ Two-story home with bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas on both floors.



Guest Access:

PARKING:

⊳ Guest can park 2 cars in the dedicated outdoor parking at the back of the property. Street parking in front of the home.



ENTERING THE HOME:

⊳ The Home is Accessed Via Self Check-In Using a Smart Lock with a Unique Code Per Guest.



The Neighborhood:

Nearby Popular Spots (approx. drive times)

⊳ Old Forester Paristown Hall ~ 6 minute walk

⊳ Barret Ave Shopping ~ 5 minute walk

⊳ NuLu ~ 3 Minute Drive

⊳ Downtown ~ 5 Minute Drive

⊳ KFC YUM Center ~ 6 Minute Drive

⊳ Muhammad Ali Center ~ 7 Minute Drive

⊳ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory ~ 7 Minute Drive

⊳ Kentucky Science Center ~ 7 Minute Drive

⊳ Waterfront Park ~ 7 Minute Drive

⊳ Bardstown Road (Highlands) ~ 5 Minute Drive

⊳ Churchill Downs ~ 12 Minute Drive

⊳ Louisville Mega Cavern ~ 12 Minute Drive

⊳ Kentucky Expo Center ~ 15 Minute Drive

⊳ Norton Hospital ~ 5 Minute Drive

⊳ UofL Hospital ~ 5 Minute Drive



Breakfast / Coffee Spots:

⊳ Wiltshire Bakery ~ 4 minute walk

⊳ The Cafe ~ 6 minute walk

⊳ The Village Market Food Hall & Bar ~ 6 minute walk

⊳ Jeff’s Donuts ~ 3 minute drive

⊳ Cafe Beignet ~ 9 minute walk

⊳ Big Bad Breakfast ~4 minute drive



Lunch Spots:

⊳ Jay’s Burgers food truck ~ 8 minute walk

⊳ The Fish House ~ 9 minute walk

⊳ Wiltshire ~ 4 minute walk

⊳ Stevens Deli ~ 6 minute drive

⊳ The Post Pizza ~ 5 minute drive

⊳ Hauck’s ~ 5 minute drive

⊳ O’Shea’s ~ 4 minute drive

⊳ Toasty’s Tavern ~ 3 minute drive



Dinner Spots:

⊳ Jack Fry’s ~ 4 minute drive

⊳ Seviche ~ 7 minute drive

⊳ Cipollini ~ 8 minute drive

⊳ Fat Lamb ~ 10 minute drive

⊳ Hammerheads ~ 2 minute drive

⊳ Ditto’s ~ 6 minute drive

⊳ The Riverhouse ~ 13 minute drive

⊳ Ciao ~ 3 minute drive

⊳ The Eagle ~3 min drive



Bourbon Distilleries:

⊳ Uncle Boogie’s ~ 6 minute walk

⊳ Rabbit Hole ~ 3 min drive

⊳ Kentucky Peerless ~4 min drive

⊳ Angel's Envy ~5 min drive

⊳ Old Forester ~5 min drive

⊳ Evan Williams ~5 min drive

⊳ Pursuit Spirits ~ 14 min drive



Bars:

⊳ Seidenfaden’s ~ 2 minute walk

⊳ Barret Bar ~ 5 minute drive

⊳ Molly Malone’s Irish Pub ~ 4 minute drive

⊳ The Outlook Inn ~ 4 minute drive

⊳ O’Shea’s ~ 4 minute drive

⊳ Epiphany ~ 7 minute drive



Getting Around:

GETTING AROUND:

▻ We are walking distance to several restaurants, bars, and shops. We recommend Uber or Lyft. We have not had any issues with either.





EVENT OR TOUR OPTIONS:

▻ If you are looking for a tour guide or event transportation in the area, please let us know! We would be happy to help.



Other Things to Note:

We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for your stay. The home is professionally cleaned and well-maintained, though minor signs of age may be present as this is a well-loved home rather than a hotel-style property. If anything needs attention, we’ll address it promptly to ensure a stress-free visit. We kindly ask that you treat the home as your own, and guests are responsible for any damages or loss, which should be reported immediately.







HOUSE RULES:

▻ STRICTLY NO PARTIES, NO GATHERINGS, NO UNAUTHORIZED GUESTS, and a security deposit of $1000 USD applies for local guest bookings. Violations are subject to a $500 fine under city ordinance, in addition to immediate termination of the reservation without refund. All guests must agree to our rental terms and complete identity/deposit verification prior to check-in.

▻ Please observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM

▻ Strictly No Smoking. Smoking of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, or illegal substances, is prohibited anywhere in the property. Any violation may result in the immediate termination of your reservation without a refund, plus a $500 smoking violation fee to cover additional cleaning and remediation costs.

▻ Kindly keep noise and all activities neighbor-friendly, and avoid any community disturbance. Excessive noise, disruptive behavior, or any activity that disturbs the surrounding community may result in the immediate termination of your reservation without a refund plus a violation fee of $500.

▻ Please do not unplug any electronics that are currently connected. Unplugging devices may result in a $100 fee.

▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.

▻ Visitors and unauthorized guests are generally NOT allowed.







By booking this property, you agree to follow all rules and guidelines outlined in the listing. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fee, charged to the credit card used for the reservation.







POLICIES:

▻ Early Check-In – We’ll do our best to accommodate! Same-day requests depend on our cleaning team, and for future stays, the only guaranteed option is booking the prior night (if available).

▻ Luggage Drop – Luggage drop may be accommodated before check-in, but it is not guaranteed and must be approved by the host in advance. Approval depends on availability, cleaning schedule, and whether the property is ready for access.

▻ Late Check-Out – Late check-out is not guaranteed and requires host approval. Standard checkout applies unless approved. To guarantee a later stay, book the next night if available. Unauthorized late check-outs incurs violation fees.

▻ Package Delivery – We cannot guarantee safe or timely receipt of packages sent to the home. For reliability, we recommend using a local pick-up location or requesting doorstep delivery if sending items here.

▻ Pet Policy – NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.



▻ Third-Party Bookings are NOT permitted. The person making the reservation must be the primary guest staying at the property. Reservations made on behalf of someone else may be canceled or terminated without a refund if they do not comply with this policy.

▻ Mail Back Service - If you forget something, we can mail it back for a $50 fee (as long as it’s not an oversized item)

▻ Cancellation - Cancellation refunds will be based on your booking's cancellation policy

▻ There are exterior cameras installed above the front doors, overlooking the hallway to the entrance. It is on and recording 24/7 to help ensure the safety of you and the property during your stay.



Interaction with Guests:

As needed basis.

We will NEVER ask you to pay using an outside entity or third party!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Debbie W.

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 13, 2026

    We were pleasantly surprised, it was nicer then expected. The location was great, we were able to walk to the small town on Barret as well as Logan and view the beautiful Victorian houses along the way. Only a 6 hour drive from MI!

  • Jane B.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    The property was very clean and comfortable. The parking was just what we needed for our trailer.

  • Gretchen M.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2026

    Stayed Mar 31, 2026

    Excellent location to many Louisville stops. Easy parking.

  • Aimee D.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    The kitchen was well equipped, although we did not cook, we found excellent restaurants.

  • Anthony L.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Best rental experience I have ever had.

  • David D.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2026

    Stayed Feb 23, 2026

    We had wonderful stay at the Derby Dandy house!Great location in a quiet neighborhood close to immediate amenities. Karen was inviting and had great communication. Would 100% stay again.

  • Kathy M.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 16, 2026

    Home is clean and spacious. It was very close to all the activities we had planned. We didn't really take advantage of all the kitchen area had to offer(appliances, dishes, cooking utensils) but it is very well stocked. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to friends seeking to stay in the Highlands. The check in/out process was super easy. Great communication for the owner.

  • Pamela L.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    Everything was wonderful - house nicelyDecorated & very large &Well appointed. Nice location easy to get all around Louisville

  • Jessica A.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    We met my brother and his partner for a late Christmas together. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking which we appreciated so much! The process was so clear and easy and communication was great. We’d stay here again!

  • Tom S.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    The house is very nice and quite comfortable. The only issue that we had was that the front steps were slick from snow and ice after a storm. That made them a bit dangerous, especially because there was no handrail by the lower steps.

  • Debbie V.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Excellent property in Louisville. This house has everything that you need. It is spacious and clean. Perfect choice for two couple traveling together. We will definitely rent this property again. Thank you!

  • Joe K.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Great stay! House is perfect for 2 couples. Enjoyed Louisville!

  • Kristina S.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    We loved our location for the convenience to eateries, the zoo and Churchill Downs. Easy to access downtown and a really comfortable and fun layout to decompress at the end of the day.

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    This was our second stay at this VRBO. Spent lots of time grilling and sitting in the backyard. When we ran out of gas in the grill, Karen promptly had tank replaced. Thank you! Walked three blocks to Paristown for live outdoor, free music twice. Local art fair also happening. Look forward to spending time again in this VRBO. FYI, Steps required to enter VRBO.

  • Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    We are traveling with another couple and spent 3 nights in Louisville at this gem. Very well appointed, clean and exactly as advertised. Very roomy and comfortable home-away-from-home. Very easy setup and communications and parking our rental car out front was never a problem at all. Communication with the owner was prompt, even when we did something stupid and needed some assistance.

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    Family from MN and MI joined Louisville family for a fantastic four-day stay at this two-level, two full living quarters VRBO. Very quick responses by the hosts. The location is perfect for walking to Paristown Christmas Market, Wiltshire bakery, and many restaurants on Bardstown Road. Nice cooking appliances in the kitchen and gas grill in a welcoming backyard. Will happily return.

  • Paula P.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 6, 2024

    Thank you for a great place to stay while we were in Louisville. The location is close to everything, the beds are comfy and the upstairs/downstairs was perfect for 2 couples.

  • Mischeal S.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    This is a clean, comfortable house. We liked the secure parking behind the house. We would stay here again.

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