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4BR, 1-King, Gourmet Kitchen , Derby NULU EXPO, walk to shops, dining, nightlife

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Property grounds
The massive historic Bonnycastle Villa is within walking distance of some of the area's best boutique shops and local restaurants.
Sit back and relax on the pebble stone patio in our custom-made bourbon barrel Adirondack chairs.
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Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Louisville Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4BR, 1-King, Gourmet Kitchen , Derby NULU EXPO, walk to shops, dining, nightlife

With 5 beds (1 Kings, 4 Queens), our historic 4BR, 1BA Highlands home is designed to sleep 10. Inspired by a New Orleans speakeasy, this stylish retreat sits in a quiet neighborhood just steps from top restaurants, nightlife, and boutique shopping. Churchill Downs and downtown Louisville are only 10 minutes away. Enjoy spacious bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a game/dining room, and a shared fenced outdoor space. Private parking ensures a stress-free stay in the heart of the Highlands.

Access code and check instructions will be sent to you day of arrival. We're local hosts and manage this property ourselves. We pride ourselves on a quick response time and making your stay amazing!

📍 Explore the Highlands – A Premier Louisville Neighborhood
Nestled in the heart of The Highlands, this home places you steps away from Bardstown Road, one of Louisville’s most vibrant areas. This lively stretch is filled with bars, restaurants, nightclubs, boutiques, and unique local businesses, making it the perfect place to explore.

✔ Cherokee Park – Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the mastermind behind Central Park in NYC, this beautiful park offers scenic trails, rolling green spaces, and a peaceful retreat in the city.
✔ Cave Hill Cemetery – A historic and stunning cemetery, home to famous Kentuckians like Muhammad Ali and Colonel Sanders.

🚗 Nearby Attractions & Distances
✔ Downtown Louisville – 3.6 miles
✔ 4th Street Live! – 3.4 miles
✔ University of Louisville – 3.6 miles
✔ Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum – 4.9 miles
✔ Louisville International Airport (SDF) – 5.6 miles



🔑 Guest Access & Convenience
As guests of this beautifully restored Victorian home, you’ll have exclusive access to the second and third floors, along with the inviting outdoor space. Self-check-in is available for a hassle-free arrival, with a keypad locking system for added security. Your unique access code will be sent to you on the day of your arrival.

📍 Prime Location – Walk to Everything!
This 1900s Victorian Duplex is located just 200 feet from Bardstown Road, placing you in the heart of Louisville’s most vibrant neighborhood. Enjoy a short walk to boutique shops, parks, top-rated restaurants, lively bars, and exciting nightlife. With everything so close, you may not even need a car!

✔ Free guest parking is available behind the property.

💻 Perfect for Remote Workers & Extended Stays
✔ High-Speed Fiber Optic WiFi – Stay connected effortlessly.
✔ Dedicated Workspace – Ideal for remote work and business travelers.
✔ In-Unit Washer & Dryer – Perfect for longer stays.

🥃 Stylish Victorian Retreat – Centrally Located & Modern Comforts 🥃
✨ A charming, updated historic home in the heart of Louisville! ✨

Welcome to your perfect getaway in Derby City, where historic charm meets modern elegance. This spacious, beautifully restored Victorian duplex offers a stylish and comfortable stay for business travelers, bourbon explorers, and weekend getaways. Featuring a gourmet kitchen, elegant dining space, cozy bedrooms, and a shared backyard with a BBQ grill, it’s designed for relaxation and convenience.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Private Free Off-Street Parking in the back of the house
✔ 4 Spacious Bedrooms – Comfortable memory foam beds (1 King, 4 Queen beds)
✔ Gourmet Kitchen + Coffee & Tea Station – Fully equipped for home-cooked meals
✔ Elegant Dining Area with 55" HDTV – Perfect for meals, games, and entertainment
✔ High-Speed WiFi + Designated Workspace – Ideal for remote work or streaming
✔ Shared Backyard + Gas BBQ Grill & Outdoor Dining – Enjoy Louisville’s sunny days
✔ Laundry Room with Washer & Dryer – Convenient for longer stays
✔ Central Location with Off-Street Parking – Walkable to restaurants, shops, and attractions
✔ Self-Check-In with Keypad Entry – Hassle-free arrival experience

⭐ What Guests Are Saying:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Such an amazing stay and host! Where is the 10-star option? I wish I could live here forever. Definitely coming back!" – Jonathan

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Loads of space! Great location within walking distance or a short drive to restaurants, shops, and more. Plenty of parking and a stunning old house with tons of character." – Leah

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful, centrally located, clean, and safe. Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a prime spot in Louisville!" – Meghan

🛏 Comfortable & Stylish Bedrooms
This updated 1900s Victorian duplex is perfect for any Louisville getaway, whether you’re here for a weekend retreat, business trip, or a long-term stay.

✔ Primary King Bedroom (2nd Floor) – Bright and airy with large bay windows, high ceilings, and elegant decor
✔ Queen Bedroom (2nd Floor) – Located next to the king suite for added convenience
✔ Two Queen Bedrooms (3rd Floor) – One BR has 1-Queen and the other has 2-Queem beds. Vaulted ceilings add charm, and one features a cozy reading nook
✔ Memory Foam Mattresses + Premium Linens – Ensuring a restful night’s sleep
✔ Split Air Conditioning System – Keeps the upper-level rooms at a comfortable temperature

🚿 Spacious & Modern Bathroom
✔ Full Bathroom (2nd Floor) – Features a walk-in shower with glass doors
✔ Single Vanity with White Cabinets & Large Mirror – Plenty of storage
✔ Starter Toiletries Provided – Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap
✔ Extras for Your Convenience – Hairdryer & straightening irons

🍽 Gourmet Kitchen & Elegant Dining
The main floor is a gorgeous space to cook, dine, and unwind during your Louisville stay.

✔ Fully-Equipped Gourmet Kitchen – Modern stainless steel appliances, a large gas stove, and sleek countertops
✔ Coffee & Tea Station – Stocked with complimentary Starbucks coffee & tea
✔ Elegant Dining Area (Seats 8) with 55” HDTV – Perfect for meals, games, and entertainment
✔ Cozy Fireplace + Stylish Decor – A warm, inviting space to gather

🌳 Outdoor Space & Shared Backyard
✔ Spacious Shared Backyard & Patio – Enjoy fresh air and outdoor dining
✔ Gas BBQ Grill + Outdoor Seating – Perfect for grilling and relaxing
✔ Beautifully Maintained Yard – A peaceful retreat right outside your door
❌ Hot Tub Onsite (Not Available for This Unit) – The hot tub is exclusively for guests in the other unit due to its location near their living area.

🏡 Additional Amenities & Supplies
✔ High-Speed WiFi + Designated Workspace – Ideal for remote work or streaming
✔ Laundry Room with Washer & Dryer – Perfect for extended stays
✔ Essential Toiletries Provided – Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap
✔ Kitchen Basics – Dish soap, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, and more
✔ Self-Check-In with Keypad Entry – Easy and convenient access

📍 Prime Louisville Location!
✔ Minutes from Bourbon Trail Distilleries – Close to Evan Williams, Angel’s Envy, and Rabbit Hole
✔ Near Churchill Downs & the Kentucky Derby – A must-see for horse racing fans
✔ Walkable to Bardstown Road’s Best Dining & Bars – Enjoy Louisville’s vibrant food scene
✔ Close to Cherokee Park & Historic Old Louisville – Great for a morning stroll or picnic

🥃 Book Your Louisville Getaway Today! 🥃
✔ Flexible booking options – Secure your dates now
✔ Fast & responsive hosts – Ensuring your stay is seamless

📅 Don’t wait—experience the best of Louisville in this stylish and centrally located historic home!

📍 Nearby Attractions & Distances
• Downtown / Waterfront Park – 3.6 miles
• 4th Street Live – 3.4 miles
• YUM! Center Arena – 3.7 miles
• Forecastle Music Festival – 3.6 miles
• Louder than Life Music Festival – 3.6 miles
• Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival – 3.6 miles
• University of Louisville Campus (Cardinal Stadium) – 3.6 miles
• Churchill Downs – 4.9 miles
• Louisville International Airport (SDF) – 5.6 miles
• Kentucky State Fairgrounds – 5 miles
• Kentucky International EXPO Convention Center – 3.7 miles

🔥 Additional Information
❌ Fireplaces are decorative only and not operational.
❌ Hot Tub Onsite (Not Available for This Unit) – The hot tub is exclusively for guests in the other unit due to its location near their living area.

Property manager

Tony
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
• Adjusting, covering, unplugging, or tampering with the door camera, wifi system, or noise monitor is cause for eviction.
• If you use the grill please clean it after use. We try to keep propane at the house, but we do not guarantee it.
• We do not allow pets in this property. Failure to approve pets will result in a minimum $500 fee plus eviction without refund.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number LIC-STA-21-00326

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this holiday home is in the city centre. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Churchill Downs, or consider a night out at Highland Festival Grounds.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Louisville Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • University of Louisville - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mark's Feed Store Bar-B-Q - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shenanigan Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪80/20 @ Kaelin's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boombozz Pizza & Tap House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4BR, 1-King, Gourmet Kitchen , Derby NULU EXPO, walk to shops, dining, nightlife pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4BR, 1-King, Gourmet Kitchen , Derby NULU EXPO, walk to shops, dining, nightlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR, 1-King, Gourmet Kitchen , Derby NULU EXPO, walk to shops, dining, nightlife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4BR, 1-King, Gourmet Kitchen , Derby NULU EXPO, walk to shops, dining, nightlife located?

Located in Bonnycastle, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cherokee Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of UofL Health - Peace Hospital and Louisville Zoo. Headliners Music Hall and Norton Audubon Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Harriman, TN

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

Nice home in great area

The home was very nice and met all of our needs. The neighborhood was great with many nice restaurants within easy walking distance. The owner was very helpful and reached out to make sure things were going well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Location, location, location!

Wonderful old home with updated kitchen and bath just off Bardstown road. Location is excellent, in walking distance to many restaurants, cafés, and shops. Highly recommend a crepe at Safai or a nice dinner at Seviche.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful experience with our stay here. We were in town for a basketball tournament and the location was perfect for us. The house was clean and well stocked with all of the essentials we needed. The neighborhood felt safe and is within walking distance of many great restaurants. I would definitely stay here again next year when we come back to Louisville!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Great visit to Louisville

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location and great parking. Tony was available and attentive. Fabulous restaurants and good shopping are steps away from your door. Once you know how to use the August app, it is a great and secure hands free option for access to home. Thanks for a fun trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Kentucky Derby

Very nice. Reminded us of uptown New Orleans. Great neighborhood with excellent food and bars. Noche and Ceviche were both fantastic! Against The Grain has incredible burgers as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Older house upgraded for comfort - Great Location

Great neighborhood - walking distance to restaurants and shops, but also nice for walks in residential section - interesting houses and landscapes. Nice kitchen - gourmet appliances, includes good knives which is rare. Comfy living room and beds. Two upstairs BRs and one down, but only one bathroom. Plenty of towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

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

Beautiful, spacious and great location rental

We absolutely loved staying here. Tony was an amazing host. The flat is so spacious, decorated beautifully and had all the amenities we needed. We were able to walk around to shops and restaurants and not have to use our car. We did take a day trip to Mammoth Cave and had a blast. The location of the house is perfect. We felt safe walking around. We used the parking behind the house which was so convenient. Thank you for having us Tony. We hope we can visit again sometime in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E., Powell, OH

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

HomeAway

I stayed at this lovely house with my daughter and son for several days. We were traveling for basketball and wanted the conveniences of home and this was surely it. The place was well taken care of, very cozy, and the beds and bedding were incredibly comfortable. Tony, the owner was incredibly responsive and very helpful. He referred us to several places in the area and we ended up eating at Noche, for sure one of the best restaurants we’ve ever been to. The location was convenient to where we needed to be, but also close to stores and restaurants. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F., Marshfield

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

Excellent Location, Great Apartment, Wonderful Family Time

We stayed here in July 2021 with two of our adult children. Tony was super -responsive to any questions we had. The apartment was perfect for our family unit. The dining table was great for playing our favorite card and board games. The location is easily walkable to a diverse variety of eating options. This is quick access to the highway systems. The location is a short trip if you are visiting or touring one of the seminaries. There is a wide variety of shopping options nearby. We will definitely be making a return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Joshua W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but cleanliness lacking

This property is in a terrific location with its own parking. I really appreciated that they had dishwasher tabs and laundry soap. If you are a clean person this might not be the place for you, towels and bed sheets are stained and I am not sure our sheets had been washed when we arrived. Our other issue was with the wifi. Ir went out day 4 and we ne we got it back, the owner tried to be helpful but ultimately put us in charge of speaking with the wifi company! Overall the stay was less than desirable.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merriah M., Terre Haute IN

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

Weekend trip

Comfy beds and great location! The owner was very easy to talk to and even suggested great places to eat. We tried Impellizari’s pizza and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We had the best stay! The house is beautiful with lots of character and the location was awesome, allowing us to walk to food, coffee, and bars. Tony and Christine were super friendly, helpful, and responsive. Would (and likely will) absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tony

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Hi! We're the Rossini family & VRBO Preferred Host. We love being hosts and helping our guests make lasting memories! We have 3 children ages 2, 16, and 19. We really enjoy buying properties and making improvements that our guests will enjoy. We're open to recommendations and take all feedback very seriously. If you have an idea of something you think would make your stay better, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Why they chose this property

We originally bought this property as a traditional investment property. The previous owner used it for Short Term rentals, and we quickly fell in love with being hosts, and creating spaces that make our guests feel like they're at home. After purchasing this short-term rental, we quickly purchased a few more and this venture has changed our life as we look for this become a full-time career.

What makes this property unique

This house is unique because of its ideal location in the Highlands and proximity to Bardstown Road. It also offers flexibility as a larger space for bigger families who would like to rent the entire home and have 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 full kitchen, etc.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests