Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

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Cabin

Massive fireplace, leather sofa, beautiful antiques

Fully equipped kitchen with frig, dishwasher, microwave, stove and double oven

Dining area for enjoying the gourmet breakfast brought to your door

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Louisville, KY

Southeast Christian Church
‪11 min drive‬
Mall St. Matthews
‪19 min drive‬
Kentucky Exposition Center
‪24 min drive‬
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy your own log cabin on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake as you start on the bourbon trail, head to the races or visit great museums. It's been the location for four movies, including Lifetime, as well as several commercials! Period furnishings and modern conveniences make this an unforgettable retreat. A massive stone fireplace creates a quiet ambiance. Tasteful antiques appoint the cabin for a step back in time.

Captain's Cabin offers a special one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by history and luxury simultaneously. You will enjoy your own full kitchen, fully equipped and stocked with spices and supplies. The bath has been lovingly renovated while retaining the clawfoot tub. Enjoy a long soak with hand-crafted scrubs and soaps. There is no shower! You are surrounded in comfort from the ultra soft sheets, luxurious robes, and Sleep Number bed to the gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning. Continental breakfast is provided on weekdays. (We promise you won't go hungry!) Join us for a Cooking With Bourbon Dinner Experience on weekends. Sip wine by the fireplace, read on the back porch swings or enjoy the wildlife visiting the lake from the front porch. Only 17 minutes from downtown Louisville, you are surrounded by 8 acres of woods and wildlife. Take a walk along the lake, hike through the woods and discover the waterfall. Take a canoe ride or go wading in the smooth limestone creek. Warm up by the firepit and roast marshmallows or use the grill to make your favorite dinner. Play golf or disc golf on the adjacent public courses. Captain's Cabin was featured in the April 2015 issue of Country's Best Cabins magazine, 2015 September issue of Style Blueprint magazine and April 2016 Home of the Week in Courier Journal.

Captain's Cabin is a great place to start your Bourbon Trail adventure, experience one of the Top Foodie Cities, visit the Ark and Creation Museum, bet on the ponies at Churchill Downs or visit Louisville's notable museums, including Slugger Baseball Museum, Ali Center and Frasier History Museum. But many people come here just to relax and get away from it all!

If you can't get enough of cabin living, Jan is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes. He can make your dream a reality!

Additional Amenities:

Kitchen
• Pots and Pans
• Baking and Cooking Utensils
• Keurig and Traditional Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Some basic pantry supplies (coffee, tea, spices, sugar, butter, syrup, popcorn)
• Bottled Water (Cabin is on City Water Supply)

Living
• Wood Fireplace (available Labor Day through May 1)
• Wood Supply
• Hi-Speed WiFi (throughout cabin)
• Games
• Chess board

Outdoor
• Fire Pit in front yard
• Rocking Chairs
• BBQ Grill and Utensils
• Porch
• Swing Chairs
• Yard Farkle Game
• Garden

Bath
• Clawfoot tub (NO shower)
• Hand-crafted Soaps and Bath Salts
• Bubble bath
• Fluffy towels
• Bath robes for your use

Bedroom
• Sleep Number Bed
• Bluetooth Stereo
• Lending Library for your stay

Property manager

Tammy Donelson

Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

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Breakfast included

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties.

It's a quiet area so be respectful. Please do not alter, or remove any of the decor, or items/fixtures from their location without the permission.

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

Property Registration Number LIC-STA-25-00037

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Waterfront Park and 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 IceLand Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

Southeast Christian Church - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
Mall St. Matthews - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
Louisville Zoo - 22 min drive - 18.0 km
Louisville Mega Cavern - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
Kentucky Exposition Center - 24 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Frisch's Restaurants - ‬10 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Recbar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance located?

Situated in Louisville, this golf cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Skyview Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bluegrass Indoor Karting and Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center. Indiana Emergency Care and Hunnington Place Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mia M.

17 Mar 2025

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

Loved it!

Such a cool and relaxing place to spend a few days! We don't like to overschedule our getaways so having a clean, cozy and interesting place to stay is always a priority so that we can simply relax! This was perfect for us. Close enough to bourbon tours and delightful hosts. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

18 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Nov 2024

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

23rd Anniversary

Had a great weekend at Captain's cabin. we immediately started a fire in the fireplace and enjoyed the quiet popping and warmth of the fire all weekend. Tammy's breakfasts are outstanding. Found some fun things to do in town when we finally pealed ourselves from the cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marita G.

28 Oct 2024

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

This was the perfect place for a fall getaway. It was peaceful and felt isolated, even though everything you need or want was a short drive. The cabin is spectacular and the hosts are outstanding. I hope we can return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adina U.

23 Oct 2024

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

Captain's Cabin

The cabin was gorgeous with lots of amazing antiques and memorabilia. The hosts were sweet and doting, leaving us lots of treats and things. They do live RIGHT next door, almost on top of the cabin, which could be a negative if you are wanting more privacy or a more remote location. We loved having a fireplace we could actually use (many places don't let you build a fire). So relaxing! Having a Sleep Number bed was a huge plus. All in all, it was homey and comfortable. We enjoyed the beauty of the lake, creek, and fall foliage. of little treats and things.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

3 Oct 2024

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

Anniversary trip

We stayed a couple of days for our anniversary. The cabin was very nice and the host was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

30 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

23 Sept 2024

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

Mike

We had a great stay. The place was absolutely beautiful and we slept great for 4 nights. Thank you for having us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

17 Sept 2024

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

Getaway

Loved the property and the cabin! Very quiet and definitely very relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

9 Sept 2024

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

Lovely stay in historic cabin

On arrival we were greeted by tammy who explained all about the cabin and how far it dated back, cablin is decorated in period style but with all the mod cons you would need. We were travelling around Kentucky and this was the perfect place to unwind. Enjoyed meeting captain and the fairy show at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

13 Aug 2024

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

Much Needed Getaway After and Before Medical Procedures

After several months of medical treatment and with more to come, we found one weekend where we could get away. I needed a change of scenery and to feel like I was doing something normal. We didn't want to spend to much time traveling so we picked Louisville, 2 hours away and near our son and daughter-in-law. Captains Cabin provided just what we needed. It felt like we had really gone on vacation! It was perfect. In my communication with the owner I had shared my medical situation and the hosts went over and above making us feel cared for. Our son and daughter in law came over one evening and fell in love with the place and are thinking of trying to stay there for their baby moon! Thank you Captain's Cabin for the best weekend getaway we could have imagined.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

26 June 2024

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

Wow!

Karl and Melanie from Alabama: Amazing, authentic,1800's log cabin with all the modern amenities (A/C, Fridge, Microwave, Stove/Oven, Coffee Pot, Keurig and a Sleep Number Bed). Our hosts, Jan and Tammy & Captain their very calm dog, welcomed us and we immediately felt like we had been long time neighbors. Jan and Tammy were both there for us if we needed anything but also gave us our space. Melanie and I were there to visit our daughter who recently relocated to Louisville. We unloaded a U-Haul full of her things and the cabin was the perfect place to rest, and recover. We spent hours each morning just sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and taking in the beautiful setting. On Saturday and Sunday Tammy brought delicious gourmet breakfasts to our front door (Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissants, Cheese Grits and a Bourbon Apple Pie Saturday, and a Sausage/Egg/ Cheese/Hash Brown Casserole, a Raisin Bourbon Bread Pudding and a huge bowl of Blueberries, Strawberries, and Grapes with Balsamic Vinegar on Sunday). Trust me, I'm a regular ole grits and eggs guy...It was all delicious. The surroundings are full of beautiful flowers and trees. It's just a short walk (or you can drive) to the creek or pond. The fire pit sits down from the cabin in the open area below Jan and Tammy's house We saw deer, ducks rabbits, a weasel, and the creek is full of crawdads. We had a wonderful time visiting with our daughter and playing in the creek. Jan and Tammy were wonderful hosts as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciano S.

8 June 2024

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

Captain's Retreat

Amazing location. Wonderful hosts. Definetly will be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Bonnie S.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Overrated listing - Spoiler Alert

The property is more like a rustic museum than a cabin on the water to enjoy & canoe. The property was listed with a lake and waterfall view with the ability to use the canoe. The view from the front porch was simply overgrown trees. The area is quite noisy due to a local road. The water (man-made pond-reservoir) is 1/4 mile down the road and visible from the owner's driveway. You can canoe at your own risk due to the shallow water & no paddles. No access point to water & you would have to transport the canoe the 1/4 mile to the water. The property listed ability to have a fire. No fire pit was available & the inside fireplace had candles in it for the summer. There was wood available but no screen on the fireplace and no outside pit as stated. There was a t.v. as stated & you could put it anywhere you like, and even plug it in, but no data is running to it...so NO TV. There was cheese and stale crackers, a nice bottle of wine and two homemade bourbon candies to greet us. Ad also fails to mention that the cabin sits just feet away from the owner's property, although they were not home during our stay. The continental breakfast would definitely no sustain us had we stayed our entire stay. The egg cups where so salty I could not eat them. Dry biscuits are not a breakfast choice of ours. The fruit and yogurt were delicious. Needless to say, our money went to waste as we left after the first night of our 4-night stay. The back porch is not safe and needs repair.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

3 June 2024

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

Peaceful getaway

Very secluded & private. Host is amazing- went above & beyond to ensure a peaceful stay. The only negative- the bed was extremely hard & uncomfortable

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

15 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful, well maintained cottage. We loved it! We wished we could have stayed longer. Very close to local activities and the airport.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas U.

29 Apr 2024

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

Unique property

This location was exactly as described. It was one of most interesting and quite different from the average property. If you like the feel of a rustic cabin in the woods with amazing scenery, then this is a great spot. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and kind. The house has all of the basic needs and more. I appreciate being able to experience this one.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

12 Feb 2024

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

Excellent!

The place is wonderful!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Romantic Getaway!

Property owner responsive and polite. The cabin itself is accurately represented in pictures. Loved the wood burning fireplace. Wifi perfect. Based off the property listing, it was not as private as I had hoped. When we arrived, 9 crackers, 2 small cheese cubes and wine were on the table. Don’t drink, so wine was left. Several kitchen food items were expired (coffee, microwave popcorn and hot chocolate add-ins). The breakfast was the biggest disappointment… one small dry biscuit, 3 (half pieces) candied bacon and cheesy eggs. When it states “you won’t go hungry” - we left to go get food. It is sweet place but not worth the price I paid at all. What we experienced, it feels like a $175 per night (all in). We overpaid by a lot!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jan 2024

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

Cabin Stay

Such a neat old cabin! It was beautifully decorated with all of the amenities you’d need today. There is a microwave in the pantry closet which I didn’t find until day 2 so that made things much easier. Breakfast was wonderful and all of the local recommendations were greatly appreciated!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

11 Dec 2023

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

Early Christmas

We were in Louisville for an early Christmas celebration with family. We spent the mornings and evenings at the house and loved every minute. Such a sweet place and terrific hosts. We will be back, if they’ll have us. 5 star stay, thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

28 Nov 2023

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

Unique and Lovely property

We were visiting family in the area, so we did not spend as much time at the cabin as most guests would. The breakfasts were very nice and delicious. The bedding and the bed are very comfortable. We slept very well. It was so quiet. It’s hard to believe that you are in the middle of Suburban Louisville when you have such a beautiful wooded area with a nice pond with a blue heron and mallards to greet you every morning.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Delaware, USA

14 Nov 2023

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

A relaxing step back in time....

The accommodations were amazing - so many little Revolutionary War details - and everything in the cabin was squeaky clean!! We enjoyed meeting both hosts and really loved the cooking class. A couple of constructive criticisms though: since they are focused on "relaxing" and not worrying about anything, it would really be nice to have curtains in the bedroom!! But instead --- We were both woken up super early by the sunlight streaming into the bedroom. We really wanted to sleep in but was unable to sleep beyond 6:30 am - the sun was strong!! Two, it was clear in the property notes that there was only a tub and no shower but.....it would be nice to have a shower "hose" available to attach to the faucet for the tub. They are not super expensive and it would be a nice option. The available "pitcher" was not really a viable option for washing my hair nor did my husband think it was easy to use to rinse himself off after his bath. He said It was super awkward.... All in all a relaxing weekend in general but the above items, especially the sunlight streaming in at 6 AM, detracted from it a lot.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

4 Nov 2023

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

Cozy historic stay

If you like history, you will enjoy this cabin. The hot breakfast delivered to the cabin on the weekend was a wonderful treat.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

26 Sept 2023

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

Cozy Rustic Cabin

We had a lovely stay at this cabin in the woods! The details inside were so perfect! The hosts were lovely. It was so quiet and peaceful and we wished we had been able to stay longer to explore the property more. We will definitely try to go back!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Donelson

We love hosting people from all over the world in our Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast. We opened Captain's Annex in our home for Derby and special events. My husband, Jan, is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes and distributor for Hearthstone Homes. When we found this property featuring TWO log cabin homes, we had to live here. I, Tammy, am a marketing consultant for healthcare companies and home sharing hosts. I love to cook and spoil my guests with gourmet breakfasts and lots of goodies. We are history buffs, especially the Lewis & Clark period. The cabins are full of artifacts and historic replicas from Jan's 2004-2006 bicentennial trip to the Pacific Ocean in a keelboat to commemorate the Lewis & Clark journey of 1804-1806.

Why they chose this property

This property has a peace and tranquility that is hard to find. Wildlife abounds. The front porch provides a great view of the lake. The creek is just a few steps away where you can go wading of explore the waterfall.

What makes this property unique

Gourmet breakfast is served on weekends! Cherry Oatmeal Scones, Wild Mushroom Frittata, Scotch Eggs, Apple Cranberry Compote, French Toast Strata and Pumpkin Praline Waffles are just a few of our featured recipes. They can also be found in my new cookbook, Captain's Cabin Favorite Recipes.

Languages:

Spanish

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