READY for 150th KY DERBY! Great Location!Close to Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping!

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum Center5 min drive
Fourth Street Live!6 min drive
Kentucky Exposition Center9 min drive
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Bourbon Belle is a newly renovated historic shotgun home in the heart of Louisville's Germantown neighborhood. We are ready to host short term, mid-term, and long term rental guests. Digital nomads, nurses and healthcare professionals welcome!
Lots of natural light and tall ceilings make your stay feel comfy and warm just like home. Sleeps 4 comfortably and has 1.5 bathrooms. W/D. 2 Smart 55" TVs. High speed internet. EV Charging Station @ Full Stop Cafe across the street.
Centrally located, close to Downtown, U of Louisville, KY Fair &Expo Center, Louisville Airport, and only 3.2 miles away from Churchill Downs.
The space
The Bourbon Belle is one of Louisville's original shotgun homes. Louisville is known for it's preservation of these unique homes that "you could fire a shotgun from one end of the home out the other". They were built in the early 1890’s by German immigrants working in small farms and butcher shops.
We worked to restore this historic property with modern conveniences and comforts while keeping the rich tradition alive.
This home is 900 square feet and has 1 master bedroom and full bath, 1 queen sized sofa bed with half bath, large cozy papasan chair, fully stocked kitchen with all new appliances, 2 Smart TVs, high speed internet, back yard with patio and gas grill. Sleeps 4 comfortably, premium linens and towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner supplied.
Location! Location! Our neighborhood is known for walkability, local small business, and it’s vibrance!
Guest access-
Free street parking in the front. Lock box next to front door will release key inside for easy check in. No Pets, No Parties/Events please.
Other things to note-
Louisville is best known for it’s Bourbon tradition, Bluegrass music, and thoroughbred horse racing- the Kentucky Derby! We hope you have a chance to experience some of those traditions and also our great neighborhood bars and restaurants.

Property manager

Karen Sumner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Children must be supervised 24/7.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Third Party bookings. No Local bookings unless approved by the owners. Must have previous positive reviews & zero negative reviews to book.

Additional fees may apply for lost keys, smoking indoors, presence of pets, stains or extra guests.

No parties/events! We will NEVER ask you to pay using an outside entity or third party.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Louisville

This vacation home is located in Germantown, a neighborhood in Louisville, and is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Waterfront Park and Louisville Mega Cavern, while Louisville Slugger Museum and Louisville Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at KFC Yum Center, and consider making time for Kentucky Kingdom, a top attraction not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

University of Louisville - 5 min drive
KFC Yum Center - 5 min drive
Kentucky International Convention Center - 6 min drive
Fourth Street Live! - 6 min drive
Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

O'Shea's Irish Pub - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Canary Club - 15 min walk
Atrium Brewing - 11 min walk
Wild Hops Brewery - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is READY for 150th KY DERBY! Great Location!Close to Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at READY for 150th KY DERBY! Great Location!Close to Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping!?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at READY for 150th KY DERBY! Great Location!Close to Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! on Apr 22, 2024 start from $228.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at READY for 150th KY DERBY! Great Location!Close to Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at READY for 150th KY DERBY! Great Location!Close to Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is READY for 150th KY DERBY! Great Location!Close to Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! located?

Located in Germantown, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Shelby Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from KFC Yum Center. Cave Hill Cemetery and Cherokee Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine L.

Feb 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean & cute home!

The home was very clean and cute, well put together. It is located in a safe neighborhood with people everywhere running or walking their dogs. Lots of local eating establishments within a close distance. Host was very punctual and quick to respond! Overall a good stay :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Jan 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Home was perfect for what we needed. Karen was great to communicate with and very friendly. House was exactly as described.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Dec 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet house!

This place has great vibes! The house was so comfortable and relaxing. The only surprise was the takedown reno of the house next door (the same owner as this house) without notification prior to my booking. The noise was disruptive for a couple days while working from home. If that wasn’t the case this place would’ve been a solid 10/10.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Dec 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun times

Wonderful visit with my daughter

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Nov 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Germantown

This property is just as advertised. We would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Sumner

Hi there,
My husband Ken and I have lived in the Highlands/Germantown area since 1997. I am a nurse and real estate agent and he runs our real estate investment company. I am originally from Louisville and met my California man while studying at the University of Kentucky. However, we both graduated from the University of Louisville!
We love Louisville, know the history and all the cool things to see and do. We love being centrally located and close to everything cool! Just let us know what your interests are and if you need some tips we'd be happy to help!

Why they chose this property

Eclectic vibe, walkability, local restaurants, bars, and shops with a neighborhood feel.
Owners are also the operators. We have a vested interest in maintaining quality and ease of communication to make your stay the best it can be!

What makes this property unique

Coffee shop and local market with EV Charging station across the street at the Full Stop Station Cafe.
Location close to Airport, University of Louisville, Churchill Downs, Downtown, restaurants, shops, and parks.
One full bathroom and one half bathroom to quickly get ready and go to your event or evening out.