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Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

Lakefront cabin with a water park and free breakfast

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Exterior
Dining
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Step into Captain's Cabin, a secluded log retreat nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking a serene lake. Enjoy the ambiance of period furnishings and modern comforts as you start your bourbon trail adventure or visit nearby museums. Relax by the massive stone fireplace, take in hand-crafted scrubs and soaps in the renovated bath with clawfoot tub, indulge in gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is AED 937
AED 1,467 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

Enjoy your own log cabin on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake as you start on the bourbon trail, head to the races or visit great museums. It's been the location for four movies, including Lifetime, as well as several commercials! Period furnishings and modern conveniences make this an unforgettable retreat. A massive stone fireplace creates a quiet ambiance. Tasteful antiques appoint the cabin for a step back in time.

Captain's Cabin offers a special one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by history and luxury simultaneously. You will enjoy your own full kitchen, fully equipped and stocked with spices and supplies. The bath has been lovingly renovated while retaining the clawfoot tub. Enjoy a long soak with hand-crafted scrubs and soaps. There is no shower! You are surrounded in comfort from the ultra soft sheets, luxurious robes, and Sleep Number bed to the gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning. Continental breakfast is provided on weekdays. (We promise you won't go hungry!) Join us for a Cooking With Bourbon Dinner Experience on weekends. Sip wine by the fireplace, read on the back porch swings or enjoy the wildlife visiting the lake from the front porch. Only 17 minutes from downtown Louisville, you are surrounded by 8 acres of woods and wildlife. Take a walk along the lake, hike through the woods and discover the waterfall. Take a canoe ride or go wading in the smooth limestone creek. Warm up by the firepit and roast marshmallows or use the grill to make your favorite dinner. Play golf or disc golf on the adjacent public courses. Captain's Cabin was featured in the April 2015 issue of Country's Best Cabins magazine, 2015 September issue of Style Blueprint magazine and April 2016 Home of the Week in Courier Journal.

Captain's Cabin is a great place to start your Bourbon Trail adventure, experience one of the Top Foodie Cities, visit the Ark and Creation Museum, bet on the ponies at Churchill Downs or visit Louisville's notable museums, including Slugger Baseball Museum, Ali Center and Frasier History Museum. But many people come here just to relax and get away from it all!

If you can't get enough of cabin living, Jan is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes. He can make your dream a reality!

Additional Amenities:

Kitchen
• Pots and Pans
• Baking and Cooking Utensils
• Keurig and Traditional Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Some basic pantry supplies (coffee, tea, spices, sugar, butter, syrup, popcorn)
• Bottled Water (Cabin is on City Water Supply)

Living
• Wood Fireplace (available Labor Day through May 1)
• Wood Supply
• Hi-Speed WiFi (throughout cabin)
• Games
• Chess board

Outdoor
• Fire Pit in front yard
• Rocking Chairs
• BBQ Grill and Utensils
• Porch
• Swing Chairs
• Yard Farkle Game
• Garden

Bath
• Clawfoot tub (NO shower)
• Hand-crafted Soaps and Bath Salts
• Bubble bath
• Fluffy towels
• Bath robes for your use

Bedroom
• Sleep Number Bed
• Bluetooth Stereo
• Lending Library for your stay

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties.
It's a quiet area so be respectful. Please do not alter, or remove any of the decor, or items/fixtures from their location without the permission.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number LIC-STA-25-00037

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil
Captain's Historic Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Historic Tranquil
Captain's Historic & Romantic
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Cabin
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Louisville

About the neighborhood

Map
Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Mall St. Matthews - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 24 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 25 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wine Down By The Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Recbar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance on 5 November 2025 start from $360.29, 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 Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance located?

Situated in Louisville, this golf cabin is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Chenoweth Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Skyview Park. Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Indiana Emergency Care are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey D.

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

Excellent !!

Our host were phenomenal. Made us feel right at home. I would highly recommend this place to anybody.!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Anniversary trip

We stayed a couple of days for our anniversary. The cabin was very nice and the host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mnason P.

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

Perfect Cabin Getaway

Perfect stay, loved it and hope to return. The hosts, Tammy and Jan were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Cozy historic stay

If you like history, you will enjoy this cabin. The hot breakfast delivered to the cabin on the weekend was a wonderful treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia M.

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

Loved it!

Such a cool and relaxing place to spend a few days! We don't like to overschedule our getaways so having a clean, cozy and interesting place to stay is always a priority so that we can simply relax! This was perfect for us. Close enough to bourbon tours and delightful hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, well maintained cottage. We loved it! We wished we could have stayed longer. Very close to local activities and the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marita G.

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

This was the perfect place for a fall getaway. It was peaceful and felt isolated, even though everything you need or want was a short drive. The cabin is spectacular and the hosts are outstanding. I hope we can return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

The Cabin

Our stay was amazing! Absolute unique gem!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

So very charming

Peaceful and idyllic. We so enjoyed our stay at this cottage oasis. Thank you for the truly next level hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Cozy Rustic Cabin

We had a lovely stay at this cabin in the woods! The details inside were so perfect! The hosts were lovely. It was so quiet and peaceful and we wished we had been able to stay longer to explore the property more. We will definitely try to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cabin Stay

Such a neat old cabin! It was beautifully decorated with all of the amenities you’d need today. There is a microwave in the pantry closet which I didn’t find until day 2 so that made things much easier. Breakfast was wonderful and all of the local recommendations were greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

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

Quiet Escape

Jan and Terry were wonderful hosts during our visit. Of course, the property was exceptional too. It was clean, unique, and quiet, the three things my wife and I were looking for. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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

A+++

We had the best time at Captains Cabin! Thank you so much, Tammy, you made us feel welcome, breakfast was fantastic and the whole weekend we spent there was just the best! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uriah C., Lexington, KY

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

A Night Away

My wife and I were looking for a night away from home, work, and the city. We wanted a place to disconnect. So, we were pleasantly surprised to find such a cozy retreat so close to home. The location is great, the hosts are experienced, and the property matched or exceeded our expectations. We will stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Cabin

Great place to just connect as a couple. Beautiful fireplace, wonderful breakfast. Just time to ourselves. No TV!! Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Memorable Weekend Getaway

My partner and I are super big history buffs and wanted to get away from it all so we decided to have a weekend trip up to a cabin. This cabin had everything we were looking for - an original logframe cabin with modern amenities, a giant fireplace and clawfoot bathtub, surrounded by nature, and only 15 minutes from home! Tammy's cooking was wonderful and it was so fun to pick Jan's brain about history and his historical reenactments and both were wonderful hosts. The cabin is full of beautiful architecture and decor, and feels very rustic while still being modern and feels like you are out in the woods despite being in the middle of a large city. We already have friends who are asking about it to visit after seeing photos from our trip! :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Unbelievably relaxing

The pictures on VRBO which are beautiful don’t even do this place justice. It is spotless it is authentic it is perfect for a get a way. I strongly recommend the cabin. The owners are incredible and to top it all off it’s a bed and breakfast! If there was a way to give more than 5 stars we would. We will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captain’ cabin was a great place to rest and relax on our 37th anniversary. Tammy and Jan were great and really enjoyed hearing all the history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry B.

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

Cozy getaway

Cool cabin from the 1800’s moved to this site, great conversations with owners learning the history of it. Tasty treats and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

23rd Anniversary

Had a great weekend at Captain's cabin. we immediately started a fire in the fireplace and enjoyed the quiet popping and warmth of the fire all weekend. Tammy's breakfasts are outstanding. Found some fun things to do in town when we finally pealed ourselves from the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adina U.

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

Captain's Cabin

The cabin was gorgeous with lots of amazing antiques and memorabilia. The hosts were sweet and doting, leaving us lots of treats and things. They do live RIGHT next door, almost on top of the cabin, which could be a negative if you are wanting more privacy or a more remote location. We loved having a fireplace we could actually use (many places don't let you build a fire). So relaxing! Having a Sleep Number bed was a huge plus. All in all, it was homey and comfortable. We enjoyed the beauty of the lake, creek, and fall foliage. of little treats and things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Mike

We had a great stay. The place was absolutely beautiful and we slept great for 4 nights. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Getaway

Loved the property and the cabin! Very quiet and definitely very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

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

Lovely stay in historic cabin

On arrival we were greeted by tammy who explained all about the cabin and how far it dated back, cablin is decorated in period style but with all the mod cons you would need. We were travelling around Kentucky and this was the perfect place to unwind. Enjoyed meeting captain and the fairy show at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

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

Much Needed Getaway After and Before Medical Procedures

After several months of medical treatment and with more to come, we found one weekend where we could get away. I needed a change of scenery and to feel like I was doing something normal. We didn't want to spend to much time traveling so we picked Louisville, 2 hours away and near our son and daughter-in-law. Captains Cabin provided just what we needed. It felt like we had really gone on vacation! It was perfect. In my communication with the owner I had shared my medical situation and the hosts went over and above making us feel cared for. Our son and daughter in law came over one evening and fell in love with the place and are thinking of trying to stay there for their baby moon! Thank you Captain's Cabin for the best weekend getaway we could have imagined.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024