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Stay at Bourbon Belle- 4 Miles fm Churchill Downs!G-Town w/Private Parking!

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Private kitchen
Living room with sleeper sofa
Primary bedroom with private full bathroom
Room
Primary bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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

Stay at Bourbon Belle- 4 Miles fm Churchill Downs!G-Town w/Private Parking!

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised 24/7.
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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
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
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-23-01241

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fourth Street Live! - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Canary Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Post - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay at Bourbon Belle- 4 Miles fm Churchill Downs!G-Town w/Private Parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay at Bourbon Belle- 4 Miles fm Churchill Downs!G-Town w/Private Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay at Bourbon Belle- 4 Miles fm Churchill Downs!G-Town w/Private Parking!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay at Bourbon Belle- 4 Miles fm Churchill Downs!G-Town w/Private Parking! located?

Located in Germantown, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cherokee Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from KFC Yum Center. Broadway Theatre and Norton Healthcare Pavilion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

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

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed!
We were near everything we needed. Perfect distance from Raising Canes. House was exactly like the pictures showed. Papasan chair was very comfy. Loved the Roku tv in the bedroom. Perfect for our volleyball weekend! Host was very responsive and checked to make sure we had arrived ok. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bourbon Belle Stay
Came to Louisville for a long weekend to visit with my son and his girlfriend and to watch the national football championship game. Can’t imagine our staying at a hotel again as long as homes like this are available. It’s so much more relaxing and has the benefit of a kitchen available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - clean property
Great and very quick stay. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home
This shotgun house is so adorable and roomy for a one bedroom. Extremely clean and up to date. The kitchen has all the tools you need to make an incredible dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, great location
The place is clean, updated, and located close to all tourist attractions. The owners are very accommodating and easy to get in touch with if needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NAILE and antiques
Very nice. Beautifully decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy Stay
We were in town to visit family, so we didn’t spend much time at all on property but it was a clean, comfortable place to hang our hats at the end of the day. Excellent communication with owner both before and during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reaghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Wonderful location and a lovely shotgun home. Was in town for work and ended up having to stay a few extra days - so glad I had this great space to come back to each evening. I also highly recommend Phalcha Coffee down the road :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
The Bourbon Belle was the perfect location for a quick, quiet visit to Louisville. The home was cozy and comfortable, very convenient to downtown and distilleries and for hopping on/off the interstate. We’ve already recommended to friends that have Louisville and tastings in their travel plans. Thanks to Karen and Ken for sharing their stylishly updated shotgun house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynis M.

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

Taylor K.

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

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Felt brand new.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! Very clean and stocked with essentials to feel like a home away from home.
I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

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

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed for Derby Weekend.
Location was good and the little restaurant across the street made it easy to walk over and grab breakfast in the mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Brian L.

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

Jackie M.

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

Lily Y., Plano, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short But Sweet Stay
Very clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Harmony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star recommendation from us ⭐
We enjoyed our stay - it was comfortable, location was great and owners were so nice & very helpful!! We would definitely recommend it & if we are ever in the area again we would book it again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Getaway!
We came to do a couple distillery tours and celebrate our 25th anniversary. The house was perfect!! Clean, great location and had everything we needed! Would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Alyssa L.

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

Traci L.

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

About the host

Hosted by Karen Sumner

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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 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.

Languages:

English

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