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The House with the Orange Door
Located near Churchill Downs, UofL, downtown, the Convention Center and Fairgrounds, and a short distance to restaurants, bars and coffee shops. This single family home offers two bedrooms with queen beds and a pull-out couch in the living room. Enjoy coffee or a relaxing evening cocktail on the back deck. The kitchen is fully equipped and the open living space provides a great area for socializing. Locally made art and decor is on display, adding to the uniqueness of the space.

Bourbon City Loft - Free downtown parking!
If this loft is booked, please check out my other listings... https://www.airbnb.com/h/derby-city-loft https://www.airbnb.com/h/river-city-loft Spacious 950 sq. ft. loft located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and 1 block from 4th Street Live! You'll be 4 blocks from the YUM! Center, 2 blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and less than 10 minutes from Churchill Downs! Free parking in a secured parking garage!

Basement Apartment in Germantown
Come stay in our rustic studio apartment with driveway parking in Schnitzelburg/Germantown, home to Monnik Beer Company, Nachbar, the Merryweather, and the Post. We’ve brought a little of our old home in East Tennessee to our new home in Louisville. This guest space features reclaimed wood from a barn Perry took down in Seymour, TN.; a stock tank shower; a refurbished farmhouse sink; a tobacco stake star wall hanging; and some Yee-haw Industries prints, straight from Knoxville.

DerbyLoft Louisville
Enjoy the best of Louisville in our second floor loft, a studs-up renovation with modern amenities, full kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom. We're in a central location from which guests can easily tour the heart of Louisville. Private entrance Free parking on street Free Wifi 10min (0.5mi) walk to Churchill Downs 25min (1.5mi) walk to Cardinal Stadium 5min (1.8mi) drive to historic Old Louisville 6min (1.9mi) drive to KY Expo Center 12min (3.2mi) drive to Louisville Airport

Comfortable-relaxed space to find your inspiration
Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville, this peaceful efficiency apartment in a traditional "shotgun" home, built in the 1890s, is within 10 minutes of nearly all of Louisville’s airport traveler’s attractions. Guests enjoy great sleep on top bedding and attention to detail. Sit on the front porch and let time slip by or spend the evening with a relaxing drink or meal in one of the neighborhood’s hip local eateries and bars. Plan your next journey.

Delectable Delor
Private section of home. There are no shared spaces, so you have privacy, but I do live on the other side of the house which is divided by a locked door. You have your own entrance through the front door, and off street parking. My entrance is the back of the house through the gate, which is off limits. Please be aware that 2 cats live on my side of the house, for those of you with allergies, but they won't have access to your space when you’re there.

Schweet Schnitzelburg Suite
This private guest suite sits in the heart of the Schnitzelburg neighborhood in Louisville, only 3.5 miles from downtown, approximately 2 miles from Churchill Downs, 1.5 miles from U of L, 2 miles from the Louisville Expo Center, and 3 miles from the Louisville Zoo. The suite is situated in the basement of a cape-cod style brick home and features a private, first-floor entrance, one bedroom with a full-size bed, a full bath, and a cozy living area.

Eco+ guest suite in the center of all the fun
Hip modern amenities meet historic home in Shelby Park. A quick drive to everything in the urban core - Downtown, Nulu, Old Louisville, the Highlands, Germantown, and more. Easy access to the airport, to boot! We are pet friendly home, but require your pets be registered on the booking. We want your pets (and ours) to be as safe and comfortable as you are, and the fee covers additional costs to complete allergen level sanitization.

Germantown Carriage House w/garage
Germantown is a quaint neighborhood revitalized with restaurants, coffee shops and pubs. The carriage house has all the amenities for any length of stay, including garage parking with room for bikes. Only 2 miles from downtown Louisville, Germantown is nestled between the energetic and historic Highlands neighborhood, beautiful historic Old Louisville, and hipster NULU. Keyless entry makes for seamless check in and out.

The Caldwell Highlands/Germantown
Welcome to The Caldwell, a Germantown/Highland area home that includes three bedrooms, one and half bathrooms and sleeps up to five people. The home is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, retail and vintage stores, and entertainment venues including the Germantown Gables, Logan Street Market and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. The home features a covered deck, a fenced-in yard as well as home gym.

HIghlands Modern Get Away
Ideal, quiet place in the highlands. You have the apartment over the garage. You'll have a place all to yourself with most the amenities of your own home. Studio apartment with a balcony if you decide to hang out and relax for the evening. There is a cook top, but no oven in the kitchen. Park in the driveway in front of the garage. Pets are welcome, plz add them when booking.

Downtown Louisville 2.5 mi to DERBY
Completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2 baths ( sleeps 6 ) in historic Old Louisville at Central Park (tennis courts and playground). DERBY ready! 2.5 miles to Churchill Downs, Yum Center, Nulu and Waterfront Park (Forecastle). 1 block to St James Court. I mi to UofL. 3.5 mi to Ky Exposition Center. Great walking and biking neighborhood !
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Churchill Downs
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The Derby City Loft, luxury, walk to museum row

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The Old Fashioned~Luxury 1BR~Stay Nulu Marketplace

Perfect Nulu Getaway w/ Best Location- low fees

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The Highlands Modern Condo
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"The Brook" - Louisville

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Relaxing Oasis - Churchill Downs

Prime Highlands Location!

The Cottage @ Churchill • Derby! KY Expo, UL, SDF

Walk to Bars & Restaurants! | 1BR Highlands Stay!

Beautiful space with a garage.

Near Ky Expo, UofL, & CHDowns! Priv Parking!
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

cellar hideaway

Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location

4th Street Suites - Deluxe King Bed Suite

Sun-filled Phoenix Hill Studio

Dreamy Designer-Curated Shoppable Retreat

NuLu 1 Block|Walk to DT|Parking|W&D|*Writer's Nook

Charming, spacious apartment in Victorian duplex.

Location! Corner downtown condo!
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Eagle's Nest

Relaxing 1BR Unit in the Heart of Louisville!

Historic Cabin by Bourbon Trail

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Apartment Near Churchill Downs & U of L Football
Destinations to explore
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Valhalla Golf Club
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Big Four Bridge
- Kentucky Science Center
- Waterfront Park
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Frazier History Museum
- Hoosier National Forest
- Cherokee Park
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- University of Louisville
- Marengo Cave National Landmark
- Bardstown Bourbon Company
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park




