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Historic Old Louisville Derby House

Vacation home in Louisville, near KFC Yum Center

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Private kitchen
4 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining
Exterior
Living area
In the heart of Old Louisville, this 1890 Gothic Victorian home offers a unique retreat. Approximately 2.2 miles from Churchill Downs and walking distance to top-rated restaurants like Buck’s Restaurant and Edward Lee at 610 Magnolia, its proximity is just as charming as its racing memorabilia decor. The eat-in kitchen invites you to cook with coffee maker and grilling utensils at hand while the huge privacy-fenced backyard beckons relaxation.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Old Louisville Derby House

Distinctive 1890 Gothic Victorian home in Old Louisville adorned with racing memorabilia. Approximately 2.2 miles to Churchill Downs in one direction and 1.4 miles from Fourth Street Live in the other direction. Walking distance to two of the best restaurants in Louisville: Buck’s Restaurant has one of the best piano players in town and Edward Lee at 610 Magnolia is a nationally recognized chef. Amici Cafe is also in walking distance and offers more casual Italian dining.

The 1st floor eat-in kitchen is complete with all you need to cook with; coffee maker; complimentary coffee & tea; and grilling utensils. It opens up to a huge, privacy fenced back yard.
The first floor entryway opens into the living room area, as well as the formal dining room. Accessible via 2 separate staircases, the 2nd floor has the master bedroom (1 Queen; 1 Full; 1 twin pull-out); 2nd bedroom (1 Queen; 1 twin); 2 bathrooms; and a walk in closet.
The 3rd floor has the third (2 Fulls) and fourth (twin bunk with a full futon below) bedrooms.

Rear of house has a covered deck with a grill, a large patio, and a table with plenty of seating.

Come a day or two early to enjoy the Bourbon Trail !

You will enjoy this house!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 18CUP1081

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Historic Old Louisville Derby
Historic Old Louisville Derby Home Louisville
Historic Old Louisville Derby Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Louisville Palace - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fourth Street Live! - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The House Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noble Funk Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dizzy Whizz Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Renshoku Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Service Station - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Old Louisville Derby House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Old Louisville Derby House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Old Louisville Derby House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Old Louisville Derby House located?

Located in Old Louisville, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shelby Park and University of Louisville. KFC Yum Center is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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