Louisville's Historic Shantyboathouse

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum Center20 min walk
Kentucky International Convention Center3 min drive
Fourth Street Live!3 min drive
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

In this historic Butchertown neighborhood you'll find many hip restaurants and bars and unique local shops and boutiques. Right around the corner from the Shantyboathouse is Flying Axes, Quills Coffee, and Butchertown Grocery Bakery. Walk to the Louisville City Football Club stadium and the Big Four pedestrian bridge for a stroll over the river to Indiana. It's just six miles from Churchill Downs and a short ride to downtown and some of Louisville and Kentucky’s greatest distilleries.

Property manager

Colin Clark

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gorgeous large private sky terrace. The only one like it in Louisville.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Waterfront Park and Louisville Mega Cavern, while KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

Louisville Waterfront Park - 9 min walk
KFC Yum Center - 20 min walk
Kentucky International Convention Center - 3 min drive
Fourth Street Live! - 3 min drive
Louisville Slugger Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Angel's Envy Distillery - 9 min walk
Play - 8 min walk
Against The Grain Brewery & Smokehouse - 9 min walk
Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse - 3 min walk
La Bodeguita de Mima - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Louisville's Historic Shantyboathouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Louisville's Historic Shantyboathouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Louisville's Historic Shantyboathouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Louisville's Historic Shantyboathouse located?

Located in the centre of Louisville, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Edison House and Louisville Waterfront Park. KFC Yum Center is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

11 November 2023

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

Wonderful place!

Outstanding spot for our weekend with friends. 2 couples and it worked out perfectly. Excellent communication with Colin prior to our arrival and throughout the trip. Highly recommend this spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

8 August 2023

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

Great Times in Louisville

Excellent property for a trip to Louisville. Good location, great outdoor space, and even better property managers. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

9 June 2023

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

Great house. Fun location

Very interesting historic house that was perfect for our small group. Great outdoor space for hanging out. Good location for walking around Butchertown. Colin, the host, was very helpful and communicated well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

14 May 2023

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

Great House and Location

House was great for our girls trip - clean, comfortable and just as listed. Location was very good, close to restaurants and easy to Uber if needed. Wish we had more time and better weather to enjoy the nice backyard. Host was very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

1 April 2023

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

10 out of 10 Rental

This beautiful rental did not disappoint and learning about it's history was so fun. As a family we have stayed at over 10 different properties over the years and Colin by far was the best host we've had. This property is exacting as portrayed online. Walkable to many restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. Also anywhere we drove to was less than 10 minutes away. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colin Clark

Growing up in Louisville has given me a strong passion for sharing the best parts of my hometown. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know and hosting people from all over the world! I hope to help you see why I’ve enjoyed living here most of my life!

Why they chose this property

The history of this property is what drew me towards revitalizing it from what it used to be! When I discovered this property people told me it was a tear down but I instantly had a vision to bring it back to life. I've always wanted to share this story with people that want to visit Louisville so they can enjoy Louisville with a unique twist. I hope you enjoy reading the original story of the newspaper article that I found laying in the middle of the dilapidated structure.

What makes this property unique

Louisville is home to many shotgun houses but none of them are designed the way that the Shantyboathouse was designed. Usually they build them out and up and this house was built down and out - a fun, unique twist to an already cool story!