This is How We Derby in Historic St. Matthews

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Louisville, KY

Mall St. Matthews5 min drive
Louisville Waterfront Park8 min drive
Louisville Mega Cavern11 min drive
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Murphy Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Whether you are in town for the Derby or touring the numerous distilleries, we have it all!

This historic house has all the modern amenities that will make your trip to Louisville extra special! We are walking distance to a local natural foods market and all the best cocktails and culinary options that Kentucky has to offer.

The space:
SLEEPS SEVEN GUEST COMFORTABLY + AN AIR MATTRESS FOR AN ADDITIONAL GUEST.

King in the Master Suite + Private Bathroom

Queen in the Guest Bedroom.

Double in the Second Guest Bedroom.

Pull-out Twin Sofa Bed in Living Room

King sized air mattress

Enjoy a bottle of Kentucky Bourbon on us, included with every stay.

If you love Bourbon, we have two additional packages you can choose from:

The Pappy Package:
- A bottle of 23 year PVW
- Additional Engraved Bottle of Bourbon
- Bottle of Red or White Wine
- 3 Night Minimum Stay for $10,000. $400/night after (excludes Derby)
- One time offer

The Sazerac Package:
- A bottle of the Sazerac Rye 18 year
- Additional Engraved Bottle of Bourbon
- Bottle of Red or White Wine
- 3 Night Minimum Stay for $5,000. $400/night after (excludes Derby)
- One time offer

Message for booking and additional details on the Bourbon packages!

Guest access
All closets will be locked but each room has Garment Rack.

Part of the basement will be blocked off by a security gate. Please do not try to enter

ST MATTHEWS NEIGHBORHOOD:
*** YOU CAN WALK TO EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW ***

PARKS
Seneca Park is .8 miles away and a wonderful morning walk or jog

RESTAURANTS
COFFEE: STARBUCKS, SUNERGOES, HEINE, ABOL

BBQ: MOMMAS

MEXICAN: TACO CHOZA, TACO LUCHADOR

THAI: SIMPLY THAI, great bar as well

BREAKFAST: BISCUIT BELLY, HIGHLAND MORNING, BRUEGGERS BAGELS

PUB: THE RAVEN

SEAFOOD: FISHERY

PIZZA: DIORIO’S, COALS, SPINELLIS, SAINTS

VIETNAMESE/PHO/SUSHI/CUBAN: NAM NAM CAFÉ, DISTRICT 6 , ASAHI, MOJITO IN HAVANA, SENORA AREPA

SALAD: GREEN DISTRICT

OPEN FOR LUNCH: DISTRICT 6, TACO LUCHADOR, DRAKES

BARS
SPORTS BARS/OPEN LATE
DRAKES – great food, plenty of TVs

SAINTS – our favorite sports bar with pizza + drinks + great service

TIN ROOF – open until 4am and plenty of dancing and live music. Great if you are looking for a late night party spot

GERSTLES – open until 4am and a popular late night casual scene with live music.

THE FOX DEN BILLIARDS – open until 4am and has a lot of billiards tables, we don’t go there a lot but it usually has a crowd late at night

MOJITO IN HAVANA – live Cuban music some nights, delicious specials
COCKTAIL

NEVER SAY DIE BAR – our go to place for a unique experience and tasty cocktail

SPEAKEASY: BLACK RABBIT – a little over a mile away. Must make reservation. Found on the left side of Eqqus Jack, look for thebook shelf and knock hard

GROCERY
RAINBOW BLOSSOM: – our local grocery with everything you may need + many organic options and fresh juices

PAUL’S– .4 miles away but not as close at Rainbow Blossom but another great option for local + smoothies +sandwiches

CVS
WALGREENS

SHOPPING
BLUSH BOUTIQUE for the ladies

LIQUOR STORE
Top Hat and State Liquor are walking distance

Property manager

Dustin Bohac

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Do not have a crib available

Events

No events allowed

Close to bars for a bachelor or bachelorette party

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please let us know if you plan on having more than 7 people stay overnight

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

Note from host: Close to bars for a bachelor or bachelorette party

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

Property Registration Number 22-01019

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this holiday home is in the city centre. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Churchill Downs or Lynn Family Stadium. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

Mall St. Matthews - 5 min drive
Louisville Waterfront Park - 8 min drive
KFC Yum Center - 9 min drive
Louisville Zoo - 10 min drive
Louisville Mega Cavern - 11 min drive

Getting around

Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

Drake's - 9 min walk
Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ - 4 min walk
Tin Roof Louisville in St.Matthews - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Sky Bar At Saints - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is This is How We Derby in Historic St. Matthews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This is How We Derby in Historic St. Matthews?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at This is How We Derby in Historic St. Matthews?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is This is How We Derby in Historic St. Matthews located?

Located in Rockcreek Lexington Road, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Saint Matthews Station Shopping Center and Seneca Park. Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center and Historic Frankfort Avenue are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TIm S.

10 May 2023

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

Nice Home, Great Location

The home was great for Derby weekend. St Matthews had everything to offer within a short walk. Dustin was very responsive and check in and out was simple. I would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023