Stay! Highlands Home for Ky Derby! Bourbon & Beyond! Louder than Life 2025!

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Parking available

Explore the area

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum Center
‪5 min drive‬
Kentucky International Convention Center
‪5 min drive‬
University of Louisville
‪5 min drive‬
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Victorian home in the heart of the Highlands/Germantown has modern amenities and comfort mixed with vintage style. We are ready to host short term, mid-term, and long term rental guests. Digital nomads, nurses and healthcare professionals welcome!
This well equipped 1st floor apartment features 1200 sq ft, large, eat in kitchen, 2 full baths, 1 large master bedroom with full closet, a living room with a queen size sofa bed and armoire. High speed internet, 2 smart TVs. Washer and dryer on 1st floor. Premium mattress, bedding, linens, and towels.
Louisville is home to the Kentucky Derby, Forecastle Festival, and don’t forget about the Bourbon Distillery tours! We are the Napa Valley of Bourbon!!!
Because of our close proximity to Louisville’s vibrant nightlife, the eclectic dining scene & shopping it’s no wonder visitors flock here to get a taste of something amazing! Walk to the hottest music venue- Old Forester Paristown Hall.
Quick cab ride or car sharing service to and from the Airport ( 5.9 miles), to Churchill Downs (4.8 miles), KY Expo Center (4.7 miles), KY International Convention Center (2.4 miles), KFC Yum Center (2.5 miles), University of Louisville (3 miles) and to Downtown Louisville (2 miles).
Sleeps 4 comfortably, has a beautiful large back yard with a patio furniture and private parking in the back. Also has free on street parking in the front. Space for RV parking. No Pets, No Parties/Events please.
*Can be rented as a single unit or entire home if available under Kentucky Derby Dandy. Please inquire for more information on rates and availability.

Property manager

Karen Sumner

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised by adult at all times

Events

No events allowed

Not a party/event venue

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please use ashtray outside

Additional fees may apply for lost keys, damage, stains, smoke noted indoors, presence of pet, extra guests or late check out.

No Third Party bookings, No local bookings, must have previous positive reviews and zero negative reviews to be considered.

We will NEVER ask you to pay using an outside entity or third party!

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: Not a party/event venue

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number LIC-STL-23-01242

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Louisville

Located in Germantown, a neighbourhood in Louisville, this holiday home is near theme parks. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Thomas Edison House and Muhammad Ali Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

KFC Yum Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Fourth Street Live! - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Kentucky International Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
University of Louisville - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Louisville Slugger Museum - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬10 min walk
‪PG&J's Dog Park Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪The Village Market Food Hall - ‬7 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪Flanagan's Ale House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay! Highlands Home for Ky Derby! Bourbon & Beyond! Louder than Life 2025! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay! Highlands Home for Ky Derby! Bourbon & Beyond! Louder than Life 2025!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Stay! Highlands Home for Ky Derby! Bourbon & Beyond! Louder than Life 2025!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay! Highlands Home for Ky Derby! Bourbon & Beyond! Louder than Life 2025!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay! Highlands Home for Ky Derby! Bourbon & Beyond! Louder than Life 2025! located?

Located in Germantown, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Broadway Theatre and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from KFC Yum Center. Norton Healthcare Pavilion and University Of Louisville Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

12 Apr 2025

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

Very nice stay

Highly recommend and will be back when we return to Louisville.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincenjackie L.

6 Mar 2025

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

Great Location

In town to attend our nephews' graduation. The location was close to downtown. Ubered everywhere. We had a quick turnaround, but have this place earmarked for my next visit to Louisville.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole C.

8 Nov 2024

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

Great House!

It was exactly what we needed! Plenty of room for the 2 of us, clean, great location. Will be looking at this house again for future stays.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

14 Oct 2024

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

Nice Place

Very comfy, nice place.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

3 Sept 2024

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

Paristown weekend

Stayed here for a music event at the Paristown venue. Quick walk from our well equipped. Had everything you would need and the owner was very helpful when our travel plans changed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

2 July 2024

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

7 Day Birthday Staycation

I can say without a doubt that I would definitely book this property again, as short-lived as it may have felt, i thoroughly enjoyed my stay. From the beautiful and homely interior to the ideal location for finding interesting things to do, it was perfect. As a native from louisville kentucky, I can say this property is ideal for anyone looking to explore and experience louisville seeing as there are many great places to go with some of them close by and most being not too far out. Personally I enjoyed most of my stay within the property cooking and relaxing. Although I did have a number of reservations made prior and a list of places I planned to visit, which made the location of this property all the more perfect seeing as all of which were within a 10-15 minute range. All in all I will definitely be recommending this place to family and acquaintances.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

9 June 2024

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

Great house for couple in quiet but vibrant neighborhood

Great property, convenient to downtown and nightlife a block away. Worked well for my husband and i. But it could easily work for two couples or a family of four with the pull-out sofa in living room. Nice to have two full bathrooms. Beautiful backyard. Comfortable beds. Kitchen was well equipped.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

24 Apr 2024

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

Short visit in Louisville for Eclipse

We had a great stay at this property. The location was great. We could easily walk to a lot of neat restaurants and shops. The procedures for check in and check out were easy. Having the off street parking spot in the rear of the property was very convenient. We would stay here again if we are in the area for another visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa M.

20 Apr 2024

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

Terrible

I never received check in information for the stay, now the host and VRBO are both giving me a run around for a refund. I’ve stayed with VRBO several times and this has never happened.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

28 Mar 2024

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

Louisville Germantown

Wow! Location is excellent, close to many restaurants and downtown. Great little "Cheers" bar just down the street, and a wonderful bakery just a block away! Karen and Ken are super landlords and live next door. They are a wealth of knowledge about the area. We were having a problem connecting one of the TV's they came over immediately and got it fixed. We would definitely stay there again. this was our 8th year spending a month at an VRBO and this was the best!!!

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

20 Feb 2024

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

Great house, hosts, and location

The accommodations were exactly as indicated, very clean and within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Check-in went smoothly. We were able to park 2 cars in front of the house. We'll definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

16 Jan 2024

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

Great stay!

This is such a roomy, comfy apartment. Close to everything and very walkable. Also surprisingly quiet for being so close to things. The code to the lockbox was incorrect in the VRBO platform so we got stuck in the cold for a little bit, but the agent was quick to return my call with the correct code.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

7 Jan 2024

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

Cute Home

The property was cute. Very comfortable and clean. It was located in a great area, conveniently located close to several bars, coffee shops, and restaurants. Host was friendly and super responsive. Overall, very pleased with my stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

28 Dec 2023

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

Post Christmas Getaway

My family and I enjoyed two nights at this property. We walked down to the outdoor ice skating rink and visited many of the vintage/thrift shops that were within walking distance. We drove to Lights under Louisville and were impressed by the beautiful display of Christmas lights. One minor critique of the area is that some people may feel a bit unsafe in the seedier parts of the neighborhood that were littered with trash, clothes, and abandoned buildings, especially if they are not used to or familiar with the area.The area seemed to be in a transition between what used to be and what is to come. Everyone that we interacted with was kind and helpful and the property that we stayed in was clean and matched the description.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ericka J.

31 Oct 2023

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

Perfect girls getaway

This was the perfect place to stay for a girl’s weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., TN

25 Sept 2023

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

Great place

Had everything we needed. Very quiet neighborhood. Within walking distance of a couple nice bars.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

24 Sept 2023

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

Weekend getaway

We spent a quick weekend in Louisville, meeting my brother and fiancé, watching our high school friend and band play at Seiderfadens and enjoying Germantown/Highlands area. Thank you for sharing your well kept home with us. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed your property and its location to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

20 Sept 2023

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

Comfortable place to stay near town

Would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

17 Sept 2023

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

Comfortable and Happy Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The space was clean, comfy, conveniently located and a real joy to experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great Spot

This was perfect for the little amount of time downtime that we had.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnne S.

30 Aug 2023

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

Louisville Layover

Property was very clean & as advertised. Enjoyed the stay. Decorated nicely and great amenities.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Regina A.

16 Aug 2023

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

Girl’s Weekend

My cousin and I met in Louisville as a half way point. We came to celebrate a clean bill of health after her chemo treatments!! God is so good!! The VRBO was darling. She and I both loved the style and decor. It was well appointed though we were only there one night so we didn’t get to take advantage of all of the amenities. Check in was very simple. We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H., Chandler, Arizona USA

9 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Jumping Off Point for The Bourbon Trail

This house was amazing!! The amenities were off the charts!! Close to restaurants or everything you need to cook at home!! Cleanliness was paramount!! Communicaton with the host was easy and quick!! We WILL be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D., Chicago, IL

21 July 2023

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

Short Trip to Louisville

We had a great time! All of the apartment's amenities met our needs. The property was clean, well decorated, and perfectly relaxing. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mireya E., Cincinnati, USA

19 July 2023

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

Louisville

No issues

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Sumner

My husband and I have lived in this neighborhood since 1997. I was born in Louisville and my husband grew up in California. I am a retired nurse now realtor and my husband is a general contractor and has been doing home renovations since 2007.
We both graduated from the University of Louisville. We started our home sharing adventure in May of 2017 and have absolutely loved meeting people from all over the country. We would love to host people from other countries too. Everyone we have met has been so considerate and come visit for a variety of reasons from KY Derby to sporting events to just wanting to meet up with old friends. Let us know why you are coming to visit and we will try to accommodate and enhance your stay.
Peace and Love,
The Sumners

Why they chose this property

Our house is in the most desirable neighborhood in Louisville. It is close to everything cool and still has that old school neighborhood feel! It is the pulse of the city. All of the best local restaurants and bars within walking distance. We are close to Bardstown Rd, Downtown, The Convention Center, The Ky Expo Center, Waterfront Park, University of Louisville and Churchill Downs.

What makes this property unique

We, the owners, are right next door so we can respond quickly to any needs. We're happy to help!
Close to everything fun and exciting but offers a close knit neighborhood feel.

Languages:

English

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

2nd full bathroom

Master bathroom

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