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KY Derby, Covered Porch, Bardstown, Park, Brewery,

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2nd Floor Family/TV Room ~ 65" Smart TV ~ Blue Tooth Speakers ~ Queen Size Pullout ~ Black Out Drapes~ Seating For Large Groups
1st Floor Family Room, Seating For Large Groups, 65" Smart TV, Blue Tooth Speakers.
1st Floor Gourmet Kitchen ~ Top Of The line Appliances ~ Seating For 16 ~ All Dishes, Utensils, Pots/Pans And Glassware Provided
Primary Bedroom ~ 1st Floor ~ King Size Bed ~ Attached Renovated Full Bath ~ Walk in Closet ~ 50" Smart TV ~ Single Pull Out Sofa
Bedroom #3, Located on the second level, King size bed, ensuite shared full bathroom, 45" Smart TV, walk in closet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16408.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1, 1st Floor

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2, 1st Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3, 2nd Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4, 2nd Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5, 3rd Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6, 3rd Level

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

KY Derby, Covered Porch, Bardstown, Park, Brewery,

*Kentucky Derby, Bourbon and Beyond and Louder than Life guests inquire first. A strict cancellation policy is required*

Beautifully renovated 100+ year old mansion in the heart of the Highlands neighborhood.

• 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full bathrooms
• 2 Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
• 2 Living Rooms
• 5 King Beds, 1 queen pullout, 1 Full pullout, 3 Single beds
• Onsite parking for 5+ vehicles
• 3 Stories, 4,500 sq. Ft.
• Private front deck with rocking chairs, back deck with table seating for 8-10, gas grill.
• 2 - 55" 4K TV's + TV's in 5 bedrooms

Walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, brewery

12 min to Downtown Louisville
14 min to Churchill
13 min to Expo Center

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*We have exterior surveillance of the parking area and separate garage to protect vehicles. We do not have interior cameras. *

*This home is not to be used for open houses, small gatherings, parties or get togethers. We have a maximum occupancy of 14 guests. We have a strict rule of no outdoor deck use/noise after 10pm. This home is between residential homes and we cannot tolerate any noise due to risk of losing our rental permit. Please consider this when booking our home.

Property manager

Kristen D
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Large events are prohibited per our city permit. P
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 928686

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Louisville

Located in Highlands Douglass, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Thomas Edison House, or check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs. 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

  • Louisville Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of Louisville - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 10 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪University Dining Hall - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Noche Mexican BBQ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sunergos Coffe - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Derby Mansion Hideaway: King Beds, Near Park, Brewery, and Top Eats” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Derby Mansion Hideaway: King Beds, Near Park, Brewery, and Top Eats”?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Derby Mansion Hideaway: King Beds, Near Park, Brewery, and Top Eats”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Derby Mansion Hideaway: King Beds, Near Park, Brewery, and Top Eats” located?

This family-friendly Louisville holiday home is located in Highlands Douglass, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cherokee Park and UofL Health - Peace Hospital. Louisville Zoo and Bardstown Square Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HS Gang Gettogether
Our gang of six couples gathered here for the Bourbon trail. We are well into our sixties and found the house to be very comfortable. Beautiful historic mansion with very comfortable furnishings. The kitchen was well appointed and we put the coffee makers to work! Kristen was very responsive to questions. The location was convenient for dining, downtown, the highway and the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destination Supper club
A tremendous house. Everyone enjoyed the stay. House had everything we needed. Host is terrific!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Na
The house was immaculately decorated and perfect for our get together with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful house!
We had 7 couples stay here and it was perfect! The house is gorgeous, spacious and clean. It also had everything we needed. The location was great. Easy to get to downtown, the airport and Lexington for bourbon tours. Could walk to great restaurants. Eric was a wonderful host and super helpful. We would all stay here again and our group is not easy to please lol!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bourbon Trip
House was perfect and well appointed. Super cute and rooms very comfortable. We were a group of 8 on a bourbon country trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bourbon Trail Adventure
Finished a five day trip to Lexington and Louisville with a two night stay at this fantastic house. It was perfect for our group of ten friends. Super clean and well appointed! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular in every way!
I can't say enough good things about this beautiful home. It has been flawlessly renovated with details that fit right into the vintage feel. It feels modern, yet comfortable and authentic. Kristen, the host, worked with us on a couple of special requests. She always responded within minutes, and was very accommodating. The home smelled clean because it is clean, and they don't use any of the chemical air fresheners, which is a huge plus for me. I've stayed in more than 60 VRBOs in the last few years, and this experience is definitely one of the very best. Lots of nearby restaurants, and tons of parking rounded out the experience. You can't go wrong with this magnificent home and delightful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay
Clean property to stay at. all the ammenidies are available. Bring your own food and your all set.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
B&B stay
Perfection
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Overall wonderful place to stay! Great location for the bourbon tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and great location!
Great property and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We loved this house! We came with 5 couples and the spacious house had plenty of room and everyone got their own bathroom. It is newly remolded and beautifully decorated. We all raved about it. It’s in a cute neighborhood and in walking distance to fun restaurants. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bourbon mansion fun
We had a great time! Beautiful spot! Nice home! There is a beautiful park and neighborhood for nice walks but no gym just fyi. The beds were comfy too! It was very nice! Thank you Kristen and Eric!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Listing and reviews say it all. A++
In short- this property is pretty awesome. Host was super responsive and in general, one of the best. If you want a neat place to stay and decent proximity to a lot of items, check this house out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Accomodations
We couldn't have asked for a more perfect home to stay in during a recent extended weekend trip. Everything about the home is great--the location is walkable to restaurants, a brewery and coffee; the primary kitchen is fully outfitted; the beds are plentiful and comfortable; several big spaces for a group to hang out; and lots of onsite parking. On top of all that, it was pristine and an quick and easy check-in and check-out process. Worth every penny and I would DEFINITELY stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great location. Beautiful home that met all of our needs. Host was easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve F., Fremont NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place plenty of room for 6 people to be comfortable.
Clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
We had 5 middle aged couples stay for the Louisville experience and it was wonderful. The property was terrific... the house is in a safe neighborhood and was very comfortable for 5 couples. it was walking distance to church, restaurants and a short drive to downtown. It was a perfect spot for us and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H., Indian Wells (near Palm Springs), California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House
The pictures beautifully represent the house! It is truly as lovely as advertised and wondered equipped. The linens were great and the kitchen well supplied. The location is very convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Derby Experience
This was arguably the nicest place I've ever stayed in, 100% ease and satisfaction.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters Weekend - Louisville Natives back in town
We had a great time returning to our old stomping grounds. The Bardstown Road area is great and a short walk down into the winding park roads of Cherokee and Seneca parks was delightful. The house is large and so comfortable. Every amenity is supplied and it feels like home. Would definitely stay again if we needed a house of this size.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group!
We were a group of 4 couples in town to visit distilleries. This house was more than perfect for us. Very clean and we enjoyed having two living rooms and two kitchens. The location is also great, we were able to walk to dinner one night- highly recommend Noche Mexican BBQ. We would definitely stay here again if we return to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Home!
We had the BEST time at the Bourbon Mansion! Kristen was so friendly and helpful throughout the process. The neighborhood is amazing and we still feel like there was so much more to explore. The home itself is so clean, very spacious and decorated beautifully! We will be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday
Great place in a good location. House was clean and had plenty Ty of room for everyone to come and have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristen D

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Kristen, a Louisville native and experienced short-term rental hostess, provides guests with a unique taste of the city. Her rentals are warmly decorated to embody the local culture and her attention to detail ensures a clean space that's stylish and inviting. Whether visiting to explore Kentucky's great outdoors or learn more about its famous horses and bourbon industry, Kristen has something for everyone. She is proud to be able to welcome guests in to experience all of what her hometown has to offer!

Why they chose this property

We have traveled the world and the type of neighborhood and house you would ever want is located here. The park setting is similar to New York or Chicago, walkable to shops and everything you need. On Saturdays you can buy all fresh local organic food at the farmers market on the corner. There is a coffee shop, a bakery and brewery on the corner. It is a treasure to be here.

What makes this property unique

The Highlands Mansion offers over 4,000 Square feet with plenty of room for multiple couples or guests as a retreat for enjoying the Derby City. The open, yet private floor plan allows you to enjoy time together with your friends, while everyone has their own spaces. The homes charm was preserved with the original two hundred year old wood floors and stained glass windows which provide a historic feel, while the carefully chosen decor warms up the space for a truly comfortable stay.

The space is a complete park like setting in the historic Highlands area in Louisville. The central location near Douglass loop is a multi-cultural shopping area dedicated to arts, locals, a weekly farmers market, nightlife and a brewery. This gives you a lot to do before you even need to walk an entire block.

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