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Adorable 2 BR - WALK to The Kentucky Derby!
Adorable, recently remodeled home only 3 blocks from Churchill Downs and only minutes from the University of Louisville and Cardinal Stadium, Kentucky Expo Center, Kentucky Kingdom and 3 miles from Downtown. It's also just an Uber away from the Bourbon distilleries! Our home has 2 comfortable Bedrooms with new mattresses, that sleeps 4. Our couch is comfortable enough to sleep a 5th guest. Private Parking in Driveway. 50% of our home's electric is sourced from eco-friendly, renewable energy .

The House with the Orange Door
Located near Churchill Downs (7mins) UofL (5mins) downtown (10mins) the Convention Center (10mins) and Fairgrounds (4mins), and a short distance to restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The home offers two bedrooms with queen beds and a pull-out couch in the living room. Enjoy coffee or a relaxing evening on the back deck. The kitchen is fully equipped and the open living space provides a great area for socializing. Locally made art and decor is on display, adding to the uniqueness of the space.

Bourbon City Loft - Free downtown parking!
If this loft is booked, please check out my other listings... https://www.airbnb.com/h/derby-city-loft https://www.airbnb.com/h/river-city-loft Spacious 950 sq. ft. loft located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and 1 block from 4th Street Live! You'll be 4 blocks from the YUM! Center, 2 blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and less than 10 minutes from Churchill Downs! Free parking in a secured parking garage!

Basement Apartment in Germantown
Come stay in our rustic studio apartment with driveway parking in Schnitzelburg/Germantown, home to Monnik Beer Company, Nachbar, the Merryweather, and the Post. We’ve brought a little of our old home in East Tennessee to our new home in Louisville. This guest space features reclaimed wood from a barn Perry took down in Seymour, TN.; a stock tank shower; a refurbished farmhouse sink; a tobacco stake star wall hanging; and some Yee-haw Industries prints, straight from Knoxville.

DerbyLoft Louisville
Enjoy the best of Louisville in our second floor loft, a studs-up renovation with modern amenities, full kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom. We're in a central location from which guests can easily tour the heart of Louisville. Private entrance Free parking on street Free Wifi 10min (0.5mi) walk to Churchill Downs 25min (1.5mi) walk to Cardinal Stadium 5min (1.8mi) drive to historic Old Louisville 6min (1.9mi) drive to KY Expo Center 12min (3.2mi) drive to Louisville Airport

Comfortable-relaxed space to find your inspiration
Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville, this peaceful efficiency apartment in a traditional "shotgun" home, built in the 1890s, is within 10 minutes of nearly all of Louisville’s airport traveler’s attractions. Guests enjoy great sleep on top bedding and attention to detail. Sit on the front porch and let time slip by or spend the evening with a relaxing drink or meal in one of the neighborhood’s hip local eateries and bars. Plan your next journey.

Perfect Nulu Getaway w/ Best Location- low fees
You can’t find a better location in the city. Welcome to Lou Lou on Washington, our Nulu condo. We are located just steps away from the best food, drinks, and events in the derby city. We are located on a quiet street, only one block away from Main St. You can walk to breweries next door or even a soccer game at Lynn Family Stadium. The Yum Center is only a few blocks away, and we have one of the few properties located walking distance from Waterfront Park.

The Cottage @ Churchill • Derby! KY Expo, UL, SDF
Don't pass this one up! Recently recognized as a top 10% AirBNB property! Within walking distance to Churchill Downs! Just a few miles from the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, University of Louisville campus and stadiums and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Our cottage is just over 4 miles to Louisville (SDF) Airport and just over 5 miles to Louisville's NULU district as well as the KFC Yum! Center and Fourth Street Live!

Germantown Carriage House w/garage
Germantown is a quaint neighborhood revitalized with restaurants, coffee shops and pubs. The carriage house has all the amenities for any length of stay, including garage parking with room for bikes. Only 2 miles from downtown Louisville, Germantown is nestled between the energetic and historic Highlands neighborhood, beautiful historic Old Louisville, and hipster NULU. Keyless entry makes for seamless check in and out.

One Room Apartment with Private Off Street Parking
Room is a stand alone efficiency with a kitchenette, blackout curtains, and reclining queen bed. It has one designated parking space and seperate entrance. Unit has private bath and walk in closet, and kitchenete. Also has refeigerator, coffee maker, work desk microwave, 42" smart tv, Ninja airfryer oven, and couch. Private porch with table and chairs. Close/secure single parking space.

HIghlands Modern Get Away
Ideal, quiet place in the highlands. You have the apartment over the garage. You'll have a place all to yourself with most the amenities of your own home. Studio apartment with a balcony if you decide to hang out and relax for the evening. There is a cook top, but no oven in the kitchen. Park in the driveway in front of the garage. Pets are welcome, plz add them when booking.

Downtown Louisville 2.5 mi to DERBY
Completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2 baths ( sleeps 6 ) in historic Old Louisville at Central Park (tennis courts and playground). DERBY ready! 2.5 miles to Churchill Downs, Yum Center, Nulu and Waterfront Park (Forecastle). 1 block to St James Court. I mi to UofL. 3.5 mi to Ky Exposition Center. Great walking and biking neighborhood !
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Churchill Downs
Apartment rentals with wifi

The Sweet Spot! - Live Like a Local

The Garret in Butchertown's Bed N Brothel

The Old Fashioned~Luxury 1BR~Stay Nulu Marketplace

★ Victorian Louisville ★ 1000 sqft Glassworks Loft

Downtown Condo | Private 1 CAR Garage & Balcony

Glassworks Loft at Louisville Skyline

Winner's Circle: Comfy Downtown King Free Parking

The Highlands Modern Condo
Family-friendly house rentals

Limerick Carriage Company

Relaxing Oasis - Churchill Downs

"Call Me Old-Fashioned" in Derby & Bourbon Country

Entire home in Heart of Germantown!

Central Location. Expo cntr, UofL, Churchill Downs

Highlands Bishop Cottage-Walkable

Quaint Highland's Bungalow

Designed for Families • Peaceful Neighborhood
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location

Walk to Bars & Restaurants | 1BR Highlands Stay!

4th Street Suites - Stunning King Bed Suite

Haus on Speed, charming 2nd floor apartment

Sun-filled Phoenix Hill Studio

Location! Corner downtown condo!

Historic Braden Suite in heart of NuLu action

NuLu 1 Block|Walk to DT|Parking|W&D|*Derby Loft*
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Delectable Delor

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Bee Cottage, A Creole Cottage in Kentucky, USA

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Last Minute Booking for 1 or 2!

Derby City Shotgun Stunner
Destinations to explore
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
- Valhalla Golf Club
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Big Four Bridge
- Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Kentucky Science Center
- Waterfront Park
- University of Louisville
- James B Beam Distilling
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Jefferson Memorial Forest
- Marengo Cave National Landmark
- Bardstown Bourbon Company
- Cherokee Park
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest




