Captain's Annex; close to Derby, far from ordinary

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 228 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Explore the area

Louisville, KY

Mall St. Matthews19 min drive
Louisville Zoo22 min drive
Louisville Mega Cavern22 min drive
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Annex

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy staying in a private bedroom on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake just 18 minutes from Churchill Downs. Private entrance to your bedroom and private bath. Experience a taste of Kentucky with a hot gourmet breakfast on weekends served on the wide front porch or eat in the log living room decorated with antiques and a massive fireplace. Continental breakfast is served on weekdays. Take a quiet break after a hectic day at the track with a walk along the lake or the creek. Finish a perfect day with homemade bourbon balls.

Property manager

Tammy Donelson

Premier Host

Amenities

Breakfast included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Chat with friends and family on the outdoor patio.

Pool

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number STR930950

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Mega Cavern and Louisville Waterfront Park, while Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider IceLand Sports Complex and Vernon Club & Lanes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 18 min drive
Mall St. Matthews - 19 min drive
Louisville Zoo - 22 min drive
Louisville Mega Cavern - 22 min drive
Kentucky Exposition Center - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
J-Town Beach - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Hometown Pizza - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Annex; close to Derby, far from ordinary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Annex; close to Derby, far from ordinary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Annex; close to Derby, far from ordinary?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Captain's Annex; close to Derby, far from ordinary located?

This family-friendly Louisville holiday home is located on a lake, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Skyview Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Hunnington Place Shopping Center. Eastland Shopping Center and Breckenridge Plaza Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

17 September 2023

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

Long, lovely weekend.

Peaceful. Absolutely peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cari H.

14 July 2023

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

Road Trip

This place was like a home away from home. The couple are wonderful beautiful people. Took a walk on their property and sat on the swing. Very serene and peaceful. Tammy had continual breakfast for us. This was more than 5 stars for us. Thank you Tammy & Jan for a very memorable stay while we visited our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z., Rhinelander, USA

6 June 2023

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

Fantastic host and relaxing location

Tammy was a delightful host and we enjoyed our conversation with her during our stay. Breakfast was outstanding and we were able to sit on the front porch and listen to nature while we ate. Located in a secluded neighborhood having a nice view of a pond with herons, ducks, geese and turtles, etc. We would absolutely stay here again in the future!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherra B.

3 November 2022

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

Incredible host and hostess

My girlfriend and I had an incredible stay at this VRBO. We were treated like royalty. We had a bottle of wine, fresh cheese, crackers and home made peanut chocolate balls for starters. We had unbelievable home made breakfasts and our overall experience was a ten plus. Cannot say enough nice things about their residence, sweet dog and them. We were simply treated like royalty. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS VRBO to anyone visiting Louisville or the surrounding area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

23 September 2022

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

Great Hosts!

Wonderful hosts and beautiful property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Donelson

We love hosting people from all over the world in our Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast. We opened Captain's Annex in our home for Derby and special events. My husband, Jan, is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes so when we found this property featuring TWO log cabin homes, we had to live here. I, Tammy, am a marketing consultant for healthcare companies and home sharing host. I love to cook and spoil my guests with gourmet breakfasts and lots of goodies. We are history buffs, especially the Lewis & Clark period. The cabins are full of artifacts and historic replicas from Jan's 2004-2006 bicentennial trip to the Pacific Ocean in a keelboat to commemorate the Lewis & Clark journey of 1804-1806.

Why they chose this property

This property has a peace and tranquility that is hard to find. Wildlife abounds. The front porch provides a great view of the lake. The creek is just a few steps away where you can go wading or explore the waterfall.

What makes this property unique

Everybody loves our breakfasts (available on weekends)! So will you! Walking around the property to see the creek, lake and wildlife like deer, fox, ducks, geese, herons and turtles is worth the visit. The window seat offers a great place to read or rest.