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8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem

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Louisville Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,502 Sq Ft | Stairs Required to Access
Sunroom | Dining Area | 1st Floor
Living Room | Fireplace | Free WiFi | Central A/C & Heating | 1st Floor
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Cherokee Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Farmington Historic Home
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem

2,502 Sq Ft | WFH Friendly | Sun Porch

Discover the best of the Bluegrass State from this 4-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental situated just 6 miles from downtown Louisville. This thoughtfully updated bungalow offers an open living room filled with sunlight, vintage touches throughout the home, a beautiful yard, and a sun porch. With countless nearby attractions, including Louisville Mega Cavern, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and the Louisville Slugger Museum, you'll never run out of things to do!

-- THE PROPERTY --

LIC-STL-25-00871

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private yard
- Garden, koi pond

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TVs, wood-burning fireplace
- Laptop-friendly workspace, 6-person dining table, high chair
- 1930s features w/ modern decor, books, board games

KITCHEN
- Gas stove, oven, dishwasher, toaster
- Drip coffee maker, spices, dishes & flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi, central heating & A/C, complimentary toiletries
- Washer & dryer, towels, linens, hair dryer

FAQ
- 2 external security cameras (facing out)
- No parties, events, or gatherings
- Strict maximum occupancy, no large groups

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, stairs required to enter
- 2 Bedrooms & 1 bathroom on 1st floor

PARKING
-Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walk to restaurants
- Less than a mile to Sullivan University
- 2 miles to Louisville Zoo & Bellarmine University
- 6 miles to downtown Louisville & Thunder Over Louisville: Bourbon Trail, shops, restaurants, sightseeing
- 6 miles to Louisville Int'l Airport, 68 miles to Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- This home has a STR permit, and in accordance with that permit, as well as out of respect for the neighbors, events, parties, and large gatherings are not allowed (including holiday gatherings)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings (including holiday gatherings)
- While the property is spacious, the STR permit from the city does not allow for any type of gathering, party, event, or large groups. Please adhere to the 6-guest max occupancy at all times
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires stairs to enter and interior stairs are necessary to access the 2nd-floor bedrooms
- Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera located next to the back door and a camera located next to the front door. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed
- This property may not be suitable for young children as there is a pond in the back and the home is on a busy street

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem on 13 June 2026 start from NZ$466, 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.

How much is parking at 8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 8 Mi to Kentucky Derby: Charming Louisville Gem located?

This family-friendly Louisville holiday home is located in Strathmoor Village, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cherokee Park and Seneca Park. Louisville Zoo and Bardstown Square Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this property and it was a great experience. Beautiful home with great amenities creating a very comfortable stay. We would both stay again and recommend to others. We were in town for a swim meet at Lakeside Swim Club which was an easy walk to the venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home is charming and impeccably kept. The owner responds quickly to any questions and is very accommodating. Check-in/Check-out process is easy. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Great place!

Amazing pre war house in a great part of Louisville!Home owner was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
From The Owner: "Thank you Justin! We appreciate your kind words and choosing to stay with us."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Charming home

We loved our stay. The home was very comfortable and so had many lovely design touches! The location was very convenient to many great restaurants although the street noise is a little loud. I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julee

wonderful home!

The house is warm and welcoming. Decorated with flair! Room for 4 guests. we love to stay here every time we visit Louisville!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Absolutely Delightful!

We came with 2 other couples to enjoy 5 days in Louisville in the fall. We were there to do some bourbon tours as well as Churchhill Downs tour and hopefully to see some colorful leaves. The weather was much better than at home, but not quite as cool as we had hoped! The home was lovely. it was a good set up for us. The 2 bedrooms on the main floor share a bathroom for that floor. There are 2 rooms upstairs (one was a full size bed) and they share a bathroom as well. There is a half bath down in the basement too. The stairs can be a bit tricky so just be careful, if you are unsteady, be sure to nab one of the main floor bedrooms. The house has tons of space to hang out either together or separately. The water pressure in the showers is unbelievable! The home was sparkling clean and felt safe in a great area. Lots of great places to eat nearby, including La Suerte and Noche as well as a pie and ice cream place. YUM! It was centrally located so not far from the tours we were going to.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Comfortable stay

Property was as described, puplr bathroom and all. Beds were comfortable, had a nice home feeling. We didn't cook on this stay, but kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and cookware. Plenty of shower towels for a long stay. Easy off street parking. Also a great host. We have a Tesla, and the super charging station is less than a mile down the road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Just perfect!

Welcoming, cozy, & very nostalgic! My husband & I felt totally at home and very comfortable with my mother & our 5 children. There is plenty of room & a very functional kitchen so we are most meals at the house. We just went out to ice skate, get ice cream at Graeter's, go antiquing, & visit the beautiful old churches. It was a wonderful Louisville Christmas!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Bradford

Threatened with Eviction Over Family Visit

The home is spacious, historic, and conveniently located. However, we are very unsatisfied with this stay for many reasons.The "neighbor" who frequently helped himself to the poorly maintained property during our visit also clearly monitored our every move (in addition to the cameras).During our stay, family visited briefly in the early afternoon to see our three-year-old daughter. There was no disturbance, and we were very respectful of the property. Yet, the owner’s brother—who lives next door—apparently reported us for exceeding the six-person occupancy limit, which we understood to apply only to overnight guests (although the guest book clearly states that more than 6 people have stayed on multiple occasions). We received several emails, calls, and texts from both Evolve and the owner stating our violation, including a threat of eviction. It would have been far more reasonable to contact us first to give the opportunity to clarify, but the owner and sibling-surveillance chose otherwise. Evolve could also have inquired more gently and confirmed the situation instead of immediately jumping to threats against a very respectful family.We are experienced travelers with numerous positive stays across the country (and internationally) and have never received a negative review on any rental. Unfortunately, this was the most disappointing experience we have had. We are insulted, and all could have been easily avoided with better communication.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2025
From the owner: To all potential guests, the limit on overnight guests is 6-8, and the maximum number of people in the home at any time, per city permit, is 10.    To maintain compliance, short-term rental hosts must adhere strictly to the requirements set out by local law. Louisville has established penalties for non-compliance, which include fines and revocation of permits. Though Louisville is welcoming, it is committed to preserving the well-being of its residential communities and upholding the respect we have for our neighbors.   We have an excellent reputation, and when a guest reaches out to us, we are happy to assist in any way. We have had numerous guests who have enjoyed our home and have left raving 5-star reviews. We are certain our future guests will enjoy what we have to offer.  
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

What a Great Experience!

The character, location, and amenities of this house made it the perfect spot for our gathering of high school friends visiting Bourbon Country. The four large bedrooms allowed us to each have our own room with bathrooms conveniently located. There are so many sitting and gathering places that impromptu conversations happened all over the house, all weekend. The house has a great vibe, with the limestone porches, great wood floors and trim, and funky bathrooms. But the updated kitchen made drink and snack preparation very easy. We also made use of the washer and dryer and ironing board in the basement. The house has a great location, with easy access to the airport, downtown, and Highway 264 to head to distillery visits. In the immediate neighborhood, it was so convenient to head to Kroger’s or Walgreens and very easy to walk to First Watch for breakfast. Maybe best of all, the owner was incredibly easy to work with an accommodating. The house is definitely on our list for a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

Excellent historic house in impeccable condition!

We first arrived to a binder that gave a history about the house which was really great and interesting. The house has a great koi pond in the back yard and there is a large driveway available behind the house and in front of the external garage (which is not a part of the rental). Note that access to the 3-car driveway is actually from the parallel street behind the house which was confusing at first. The only downside is that the side of the house sits about 15-20 feet away from a very busy 4-lane road with heavy traffic that pretty much runs hot 24/7. The loud trucks, motorcycles and cars with noisy mufflers took a bit to get used to at first, especially with the thin walls and windows which are expected in a historic house. We turned on the HVAC fan mode to on to help with some white noise. One bedroom upstairs faces the busy street. Also, it appears that a locked master bedroom is not a part of the rental, so the two bathrooms downstairs share a jack-and-jill bathroom, and the two bedrooms upstairs share another full bathroom at the top of the stairs. We were expecting to have at least one bedroom with an attached bathroom which was more important when traveling with co-workers versus family members. The location being close to everything was fantastic which was helpful in walking to a few restaurants and being near a ton of stores. The main living room was a huge hit with tons of space for a big group, and nicely decorated including a giant TV with DirectTV. The big kitchen table was fantastic as well for our business chats. The wifi worked great. And, the laundry room downstairs was great to not have to pack as many clothes.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Great location!

This house worked perfectly for our group of four while we were in town to visit the Expo center. The house was clean and in a convenient location to get downtown quickly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kimmi

Nice Home

We needed a place to crash for a couple of days for a Family wedding and this home was perfect clean and homey We did some laundry we ate in we played cards watch tv great place to chill Sleeping everyone said they slept good I know my bed was comfy Thank you for a great stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Above and beyond

Our stay was top notch. The owner, Karla and her brother, John were very accomodating. We had some vehicle troubles and John not only guided us on where to get parts but drove the guys to the parts store, (a couple of them actually) and helped replace the radiator so we were good to continue our trip and get back home safely to Wisconsin. The house has a lot of charachter and is located in a charming neighborhood, even though it is on a busy street. We had a great time with friends! Thanks Karla and John!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely home

This is a lovely and spacious home. It is right next to a busy street so there is quite a bit of traffic noise. There were no towels laid out so we had to look around for them and the bathroom rugs were really dirty. The beds are very soft and lumpy. Check in and out was a breeze and we had no major issues. Just expected it to be a little cleaner and better beds for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff J.

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

Good rental

Could use a few updates but overall was good for what we needed over the holidays. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane j.

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

It was a lovely home

Everything was lovely. Great communication with the owner. Property was close to restaurants and grocery stores
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Cute House

Good location for driving in to Louisville. Plenty of space for spreading out. Karla was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa V.

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

Cute house in good location

The house is full of charm and character. Nicely redone kitchen. Good location. The road it’s off of is a bit loud but not too bad. Quick and easy communication with the property manager. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

Great, charming house in Louisville!

This house was awesome. Tons of charm, updated kitchen, right in the center of Louisville. With restaurants, bars, groceries nearby, it was a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Lots of Laughs

Great guys trip. Connecting with family & friends filled the beautiful home with love & laughter!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great little cottage in Louisville

We stayed in this delightful home the first week of June to attend the Ohio Valley Conference Swim Meet at Lakeside Swim Club. It was a perfect fit for our family of five. We were just a short walk to the facility and the house was charming and extremely clean. I especially loved the vintage purple bathroom. All instructions were very clear and we truly enjoyed our stay. Comfortable beds, great kitchen, and enjoyable space to rest after a long day at the swim meet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry C.

Home Away from Home

Before we travel we look to see if any homes are available to rent and found this one. Even with our large group it still felt spacious, and it had everything we needed. It is also conveniently located to shops and restaurants. We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Great House!

We stayed here for an extended weekend for a wedding and could not be happier about the stay. Everything went as well as expected and the house was huge and had more than enough room for the 6 of us.

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