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Hangover House, a cool spot above a cool bar
HangOver at our House! This spacious apartment located directly above theMerryWeather bar in Schnitzelburg can sleep up to 4. Large bedroom features a queen bed, DVD/TV, tons of natural light, and French doors for privacy. Living room has sofa bed and flat screen smart TV. Eat-in kitchen also has laundry. Throw some darts in the front lounge! And you're just a short walk to a variety of bars, restaurants, retail, and grocery. FOR NIGHT OWLS ONLY! YOU'LL BE SLEEPING ABOVE A BUSY, NOISY BAR.

Vintage yet Modern Highlands home! Walk to venues!
Welcome to this spacious 1-bedroom, 2-bath ground-floor apartment in Louisville's Phoenix Hill. With an open-concept layout, the home offers a smart TV living room, a fully equipped kitchen with drip coffee, and a peaceful queen bedroom featuring an ensuite bathroom with a tub. A second hall bath adds convenience. Enjoy the shared backyard for outdoor relaxation, plus 1 dedicated outdoor parking spot. With reliable WiFi and central HVAC, it's a comfortable base for couples or solo travelers.

Apartment Near Churchill Downs & U of L Football
WALKABLE LOCATION: 🔸15 min walk to Churchill Downs 🔸10 min walk to U of L Football Stadium 🔸3 min walk to Jim Patterson Baseball Stadium 🔸3 min drive to Expo Center 🔸7 min drive to downtown bourbon distilleries 🔸5 min drive from airport RENOVATED 2024: 🔸Fully equipped kitchen 🔸Original hardwood floors and crystal door knobs 🔸Restored clawfoot tub w/ shower extension 🔸Free off-street parking 🔸High-speed internet 🔸Onsite washer + dryer (available for longer stays) 🔸Spectrum TV

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.

Charming 3BR home near Louisville attractions!
Discover the perfect stay in Old Louisville South. Ideal for business travelers, digital nomads, and Derby visitors, this charming 3-BR, 2-BA home offers Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, full kitchen, and laundry—great for extended stays. Relax on the front porch or unwind in the spacious backyard after a day at the races. Enjoy easy access to UofL, medical centers, dining, and bourbon hotspots. Very close to Churchill Downs, perfect location to celebrate with Derby festivities!

The Writer’s Den
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil cabin getaway. Nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking the Louisville skyline, The Writer’s Den is a great place to call home. Located just off interstate 64 and 10 minutes from downtown Louisville, the cabin gives peaceful seclusion and location convenience for those looking to explore the area. With a screened in porch, back deck lounge, loft space and all the comfort amenities, you’ll be on your way to writing the next great novel!

Huge Corner Loft in Historic Whiskey Row Lofts
Immerse yourself in the heart of Louisville's celebrated bourbon culture with a stay at our beautifully restored historic loft located on the iconic Whiskey Row. Perfectly positioned on West Main Street, this spot is an ideal base for both relaxation and adventure. Just steps from Louisville's major event centers and distilleries, blocks from Museum Row, and less than a mile from the trendy NuLu Arts District, there's no shortage of entertainment for any traveler.

Lofty Landings - Churchill Downs
Fantastic Location! This home offers a 5-minute walk to Churchill Downs and the University of Louisville, 5-minute drives to the airport and Fairgrounds/Exposition Center, and 10-minute drives to trendy NuLu, Highlands, and Germantown neighborhoods. This space will offer the best of what Louisville has to offer. THIS AIRBNB PROPERTY HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR PARTIES OF ANY KIND. THE POLICE WILL BE CALLED AND THERE IS A $500 FEE LEVIED ON GUESTS FOR HOSTING PARTIES

Spacious family-friendly stay with arcade fun!
Welcome to your stylish and spacious Louisville retreat! This beautifully designed first-floor apartment offers comfort, entertainment, and modern convenience, perfect for families, groups, or business travelers looking to stay near everything Louisville has to offer. Whether you're visiting for the Kentucky Derby, a weekend getaway, business travel, or family time, this spacious and modern apartment provides the perfect home base for your Louisville stay.

An Unhurried Stay in Butchertown · Steps from NuLu
Some places just make you feel held. This is one of them. A Jaclyn Journey Hospitality stay - set inside a 19th-century building on the edge of Louisville's Butchertown & NuLu neighborhoods. This apartment has been designed with the kind of care that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to miss. Every detail - from the original fireplaces to the lime-washed bedroom walls - has been chosen to make you feel genuinely at ease, not just comfortable.

Luxury 1BR Apt w King Bed near Louisville KY
Stylish 1BR apartment in the heart of Downtown New Albany Indiana. This apartment is centrally located to great shops and fantastic dining in downtown New Albany all within walking distance, 10 minutes to Downtown Louisville and the KFC Yum Center, and a short drive to Caesar's Casino. With a beautiful view of the downtown area from the living room, this apartment comes fully stocked with every amenity for your short or long-term stay.

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.
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Kentucky Derby Museum
Apartment rentals with wifi

The Derby City Loft, luxury, walk to museum row

Walk to Bourbon Trail | NULU Gem | Gated Parking

Cherokee Park Hideaway

Hidden GEM, newly furnished in a safe, great area

The Garret in Butchertown's Bed N Brothel

Perfect Nulu Getaway w/ Best Location- low fees

City Loft Escape with River Views! By Hollyhock

★ Victorian Louisville ★ 1000 sqft Glassworks Loft
Family-friendly house rentals

Colonel Lou Lou's

2BR Home Near Zoo & Fairgrounds – Family-Friendly!

Elegant Oasis w/ Modern Hot Tub and Fire Pit

Walk to Bars & Restaurants! | Budget Friendly!

Lil Blue-Cheerful, fully renovated & updated home

DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE ⭐ Expo Center⭐ 3 BR, 2 BT

Louisville's Central "Lilly Pad"

*Walk to Churchill Downs!*Close to Expo, UL, YUM!
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Cozy Retreat • King Bed & Coffee Bar by Downtown

The Nest

Chic studio close to Louisville's Med District

Ruby's Retreat- In Historic Downtown Corydon, IN

Falls City Loft - Free parking!

Sun-filled Phoenix Hill Studio

4th Street Suites - Opulent King Bed Suite

Location! Corner downtown condo!
Other great holiday rentals near Kentucky Derby Museum

Germantown Backyard Tiny Home

DerbyLoft Louisville

2BR Getaway - Close to Expo, Churchill and Airport

Derby City Bourbon Bungalow - by Germantown & UofL

Historic Cabin by Bourbon Trail

The Mashbill | Boutique Bourbon Retreat | Walkable

Woodland Retreat | Near Salem & Louisville

Derby City Charm & Tranquility
Destinations to explore
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Churchill Downs
- Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- Hoosier National Forest
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Falls of the Ohio State Park
- University of Louisville
- Waterfront Park
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Jefferson Memorial Forest
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Big Four Bridge
- Against The Grain Brewery & Smokehouse
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
- James B Beam Distilling
- Kentucky Science Center
- Frazier History Museum
- Marengo Cave National Landmark
- Cherokee Park
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Bardstown Bourbon Company





