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Primary bedroom with private full bathroom

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

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Louisville, KY

KFC Yum Center5 min drive
Fourth Street Live!6 min drive
Kentucky Exposition Center9 min drive
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)12 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The home was very clean and cute, well put together. It is located in a safe neighborhood with people everywhere running...

Lorraine L.

Feb 19, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Great Location! Close to local Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping!

The Bourbon Belle is a newly renovated historic shotgun home in the heart of Louisville's Germantown neighborhood. We are ready to host short term, mid-term, and long term rental guests. Digital nomads, nurses and healthcare professionals welcome!
Lots of natural light and tall ceilings make your stay feel comfy and warm just like home. Sleeps 4 comfortably and has 1.5 bathrooms. W/D. 2 Smart 55" TVs. High speed internet. EV Charging Station @ Full Stop Cafe across the street.
Centrally located, close to Downtown, U of Louisville, KY Fair &Expo Center, Louisville Airport, and only 3.2 miles away from Churchill Downs.
The space
The Bourbon Belle is one of Louisville's original shotgun homes. Louisville is known for it's preservation of these unique homes that "you could fire a shotgun from one end of the home out the other". They were built in the early 1890’s by German immigrants working in small farms and butcher shops.
We worked to restore this historic property with modern conveniences and comforts while keeping the rich tradition alive.
This home is 900 square feet and has 1 master bedroom and full bath, 1 queen sized sofa bed with half bath, large cozy papasan chair, fully stocked kitchen with all new appliances, 2 Smart TVs, high speed internet, back yard with patio and gas grill. Sleeps 4 comfortably, premium linens and towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner supplied.
Location! Location! Our neighborhood is known for walkability, local small business, and it’s vibrance!
Guest access-
Free street parking in the front. Lock box next to front door will release key inside for easy check in. No Pets, No Parties/Events please.
Other things to note-
Louisville is best known for it’s Bourbon tradition, Bluegrass music, and thoroughbred horse racing- the Kentucky Derby! We hope you have a chance to experience some of those traditions and also our great neighborhood bars and restaurants.
*We own the house next door which is currently under construction and will be available to book in 2025.

Property manager

Karen Sumner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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 24/7.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Third Party bookings. No Local bookings unless approved by the owners. Must have previous positive reviews & zero negative reviews to book.

Additional fees may apply for lost keys, smoking indoors, presence of pets, stains or extra guests.

No parties/events! 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Louisville

This holiday home is located in Germantown, a neighbourhood in Louisville, and is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Waterfront Park and Louisville Mega Cavern, while Louisville Slugger Museum and Louisville Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at KFC Yum Center, and consider making time for Kentucky Kingdom, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

University of Louisville - 5 min drive
KFC Yum Center - 5 min drive
Fourth Street Live! - 6 min drive
Louisville Slugger Museum - 7 min drive
Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬15 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
‪Canary Club - ‬15 min walk
‪Atrium Brewing - ‬11 min walk
‪Wild Hops Brewery - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Location! Close to local Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Location! Close to local Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! ?

As of 1 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Location! Close to local Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! on 28 July 2024 start from AU$325.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Great Location! Close to local Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Location! Close to local Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Location! Close to local Restaurants, Coffee, Shopping! located?

Located in Germantown, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kindred Hospital Louisville and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from KFC Yum Center. Shelby Park and Cherokee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

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

Scott

29 June 2024

Liked: Amenities

Great location. Felt brand new.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

A beautiful home just outside of downtown Louisville, in a quiet suburb. This home was just remodeled and the homeowner provides all the amenities that you need for a comfortable stay. A ten minute drive and you’re downtown enjoying the great restaurants and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this home.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

23 May 2024

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

Great Neighborhood

We loved our stay. The house had everything we needed. And the neighborhood was adorable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

19 May 2024

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

Short trip

House was super cute and clean. Location was convenient!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary beth r.

18 May 2024

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

Evening before the PGA

Lovely location perfect for getting around town and being near the Expo center for the PGA tournament at Valhalla. Everything was as expected. Parking was a breeze. thank you

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

12 May 2024

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

Great location and beautiful quaint home

Great location in Germantown! Very close to everything in Louisville without staying right downtown. The house is very clean and quaint! Nicely decorated! Right across from Full Stop for a great breakfast (natural good food).

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci L.

6 May 2024

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

Kentucky Derby Mother/ Daughter trip!

Beautiful home in a great neighborhood! We really enjoyed having a kitchen to cook our meals in and it was well equipped. Parking on the street was easy even on Derby weekend. The house is decorated well and very comfortable. I am so glad we stayed here vs a hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Q.

2 May 2024

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

Super Cute Home in Great Neighborhood

We stayed here for 5 nights working remote and taking in Derby week festivities. The place is just as described and bigger than we thought it would be. There were two of us in our party, and we were very comfortable. Place is well stocked, and the neighborhood is great for walking and exploring. The hosts were awesome - very responsive and worked with us on a late checkout. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

30 Apr 2024

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

Nice place to stop!

We were looking for a place to stop between Millersburg, Ohio and Chattanooga, Tennessee and decided to stay here. It was close to dining and shopping and we slept well, the area felt safe and if you are into baseball, horses or bourbon it would be a great place to stay a couple nights for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

24 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic Home

This home was beautiful. It was super clean, had great amenities, great water pressure,and a comfortable bed. The location was perfect. Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance and the house is just a couple minutes from downtown. Plenty to do and see. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine L.

19 Feb 2024

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

Very clean & cute home!

The home was very clean and cute, well put together. It is located in a safe neighborhood with people everywhere running or walking their dogs. Lots of local eating establishments within a close distance. Host was very punctual and quick to respond! Overall a good stay :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

8 Jan 2024

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

Great stay!

Home was perfect for what we needed. Karen was great to communicate with and very friendly. House was exactly as described.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

24 Dec 2023

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

Sweet house!

This place has great vibes! The house was so comfortable and relaxing. The only surprise was the takedown reno of the house next door (the same owner as this house) without notification prior to my booking. The noise was disruptive for a couple days while working from home. If that wasn’t the case this place would’ve been a solid 10/10.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

4 Dec 2023

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

Fun times

Wonderful visit with my daughter

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

26 Nov 2023

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

Germantown

This property is just as advertised. We would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W., NOBLESVILLE, IN

3 June 2023

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

Overnight Concert Getaway

What an adorable little property! Even better than the listing. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the home on the inside and by the fenced in backyard and patio area. Charming, clean, and well decorated...the house was everything you need. The bed was extremely comfortable. We also can't say enough about the location. So close to a plethora of amazing restaurants! Check in was very easy, and the owner was extremely responsive and communicative. My only small suggestion would be that the ceiling fan could use a good dusting. We will definitely stay here again if we are in Louisville!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Emily M.

27 May 2023

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

Homey

We had a very nice time.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

10 May 2023

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

Short stay for Derby weekend

We had a lovely time staying in this property. The house is updated, clean and well maintained. Although we didn't do any cooking at the house, the kitchen appears well stocked and was very clean. There is a small garage in the back, and our SUV did fit in, just. But its a very tight fit and difficult to maneuver in the back alley, so after the first night we just left the car out front on the street. There is ample street parking available and we always found the space right in front of the house available when we returned from our outings. Although the neighborhood appears to be in the process of 'gentrification', with some houses, like this one, appearing to have been newly remodeled and some close to falling down, we had no issues and felt completely safe. It's a charming neighborhood close to dining options, several of which are easily walkable, and a short uber ride to Churchill Downs which was where we spent most of our time while we were in town. Would definitely stay again if we come back down for another Derby weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glynis M.

9 May 2023

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

Great location, cozy and clean!

Great property, very cozy and clean!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

20 Apr 2023

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

Cute and Convenient

This was a nice, clean, convenient house. Check in was easy, owner responsive. Full kitchen and amenities. The back yard had a grill and cute seating area. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for having us.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

23 Mar 2023

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

Great location

My daughter lives in Germantown so the location is fantastic

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

12 Mar 2023

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

It was an adventure!

The home was clean and as pictured. The power was out when we were there but that was due to a storm, the whole street was out. The owner did everything they could to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I loved the view of the church from the back yard!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall D.

27 Feb 2023

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

Cozy perfection

This house was perfect for our weekend getaway. It was cozy, beautiful, relaxing, centrally located, and well stocked. This property met all of our needs and the owners were so nice and accommodating. We will definitely use this property again for our future getaways in Louisville.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Feb 2023

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

Visited from Michigan for the farm show

Absolutely perfect for our visit, the house was Perfectly located, and such a charming clean house! The Keurig pot in the morning was perfect! Could not have wished for anything more! All the convenience of home!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca w.

19 Feb 2023

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

Perfect home for our visit to Louisville.

We were very pleased with this property for many reasons. This home was extremely clean and offered every amenity that we needed throughout our stay. The owner is friendly and was quick to communicate with at any point. The location was just a short drive to many of Louisvilles main attractions. And, we enjoyed the unique cafe/coffee shop just steps across the street! We are looking forward to renting from this owner again in the upcoming weeks! This is a great property to rent, no need to look any further!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Sumner

Hi there,
My husband Ken and I have lived in the Highlands/Germantown area since 1997. I am a nurse and real estate agent and he runs our real estate investment company. I am originally from Louisville and met my California man while studying at the University of Kentucky. However, we both graduated from the University of Louisville!
We love Louisville, know the history and all the cool things to see and do. We love being centrally located and close to everything cool! Just let us know what your interests are and if you need some tips we'd be happy to help!

Why they chose this property

Eclectic vibe, walkability, local restaurants, bars, and shops with a neighborhood feel.
Owners are also the operators. We have a vested interest in maintaining quality and ease of communication to make your stay the best it can be!

What makes this property unique

Coffee shop and local market with EV Charging station across the street at the Full Stop Station Cafe.
Location close to Airport, University of Louisville, Churchill Downs, Downtown, restaurants, shops, and parks.
One full bathroom and one half bathroom to quickly get ready and go to your event or evening out.