The Mash Lou– Walk to Frankfort Ave Dining & Nightlife -Near Downtown Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
$325 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 8

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Night 1 nights

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Louisville adventure days, Frankfort Avenue nights! Soak in the electric spirit of Louisville (bourbon tour perhaps ) by day, then retreat to the charm of Clifton by night. Fire up the new charcoal grill in the private courtyard or unwind in Adirondack chairs on Frankfort Avenue—your gateway to award-winning restaurants, bourbon stops, galleries, and cafés. Whether it's race day or a relaxed getaway, this is your front-row seat to it all.

Nestled in the Historic District on Frankfort Avenue, The Mash Lou offers the perfect mix of comfort, culture, and convenience. On one of The Ville’s most iconic restaurant rows, you'll find yourself at the center of it all. With excellent access to major thoroughfares and 2.5 miles of cafes, boutiques, galleries, spas, fitness centers, and more—this is the ideal base for your Louisville adventure! 5-15 minutes from hot spots- Churchill Downs, Airport, NULU, Expo, Stadiums, Yum!, Slugger Field.

A mix of unique furnishings, local art, and décor immediately connect our guests to the rich culture and history of Derby City. This home provides a boutique stay featuring a distinctive design, intimate atmosphere, personalized service, and a wonderfully unique location. Stay with us and our friendly mascot—Fred on Frankfort!
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Convenient Location: On a tree-lined street with Victorian era architecture, our old Kentucky home is the perfect, centralized homebase experience for events, exploration, relaxation, and work (if you have to). Enjoy free street parking and walkability to a variety of local businesses / neighbors and seasonal parades and activities also!

Updated Interior: This historic shotgun with a twist is a delightful blend of old-world charm and modern amenities, featuring- keyless entry, free fiber Wi-fi, smart TVs, one-level living, high ceilings and large windows, updated & fully stocked kitchen and laundry, plenty of pantry and guest storage space, two spacious living / dining spaces, library nook, and activities for a rainy day- board games, mini golf, ping pong, books, toys, workout equipment, and more. Perfect for groups of 2 - 6, and fun for all!

Comfortable Guestrooms and Bathrooms: Our spacious guests rooms and bathrooms are outfitted similar to boutique hotel suites featuring- unique furniture, original artwork, hospitality-grade linens, reading lamps, charging stations, white noise machines, ceiling fans, roller shades, blackout curtains, ample clothing storage (and luggage racks), and Terra Pure bath and hand amenities. We want to ensure that our guests are refreshed, restored and ready to explore our Bourbon City.

Outdoors: Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Frankfort Avenue right outside your door. Start your day with a local latte or unwind in the evening with a glass of bourbon or wine while sitting on the Adirondack chairs in the front yard. The backyard (fully fenced) offers a private oasis with outdoor dining, games, cozy fire pit, and string lights- the perfect spot for alfresco dining or conversations under the stars. You may even catch the charming view of a graffiti-covered train!
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Plan your next city adventure at this charming, spacious retreat, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Louisville!


✔ Frankfort Avenue Attractions: We are located in the middle of local favorites like Quills Coffee, 2023 Mid-Century Modern Furnishings, Magnolia & Fig, Osaka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine, The Manhattan Project, Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine, Gallant Fox Brewing, Varanese, Bourbon City Barber Company, The Bluegrass Witch...The Champagnery, Volare, Please & Thank You, and countless others! Ask us for our Friend on Frankfort list!

✔ Points of Interest: We are the ideal location for your Louisville adventure. 5-15 minutes from - Louisville International Airport (SDF), Churchill Downs / the Kentucky Derby / Kentucky Derby Museum, Bourbon Distilleries and Tasting Rooms, Downton, NULU / East Market District, University of Louisville, L&N Stadium, Lynn Family Stadium, The Kentucky Fair &/ Kentucky Exposition Center, Kentucky International Convention Center, KFC Yum Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Slugger Field, Valhalla Golf Club, and more to discover!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Padel Court Pickleball Court Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Melanie G.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2026

    Stayed Feb 10, 2026

    Was a really neat, clean perfect place!! So many amazing restaurants and places close by. The host was great!

  • Sara S.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    We adored this house. Perfect location with restaurants and a brewery nearby. Yard was great for our dogs and Jamie was so so accommodating. We will definitely stay there again!

  • Roni L.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    My family friend was moving out of Louisville, Kentucky, so we decided to rent a place to have some R & R and calm environment. We were in love with this place - authentic shotgun house - which we always wanted to experience for once. The amenities being offered at the place were thoughtful and well-planned! High recommended for anyone who wants to stay at shotgun house and have some R & R by playing some games and relaxing out in backyard.

  • Dana A.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    I've stayed at many, many VRBO's across the country and world - and this hands-down was my favorite. Yes, location counts for a lot, with it being nestled within the best area of the Clifton neighborhood. But, everything inside the home was just perfect as well. I was here with my 16-year-old son and his friend - but I could see this as a perfect place for a girl's trip, couples trip or larger family. The hosts were incredibly responsive and there wasn't a single thing we were missing. There's a train that runs behind the house, but it didn't disturb any sleep with the white noise machine running. I'm trying to come up with another reason to go to Louisville to stay in this sweet house again!

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