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2 br home, walking distance to much entertainment
Home located in the historic Irish Hill neighborhood, just a short walk to popular Baxter Ave and Bardstown Rd, famous for its restaurants, coffee shops and nightlife. Downtown and Nulu are a very short drive away, many great bars and distilleries are walking distance. Home built in 1879, entirely renovated with a modern kitchen, fully fenced backyard, private parking and fire pit.Master bedroom has a king size bed and it’s own bathroom with jetted tub. We look forward to your visit, thank you!

Highlands Lookout-3BR 3.5BA-Walk to Tons +Parking
Welcome to Highlands Lookout, your ultimate spot for a good time on Bardstown Road in the lively Highlands of Louisville! 3 Huge bedrooms plus 3.5 Baths. Perfect for guys' or girls' weekends, concerts, and conventions. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of "Keeping It Weird." Unwind on our balcony or mix up a cocktail at our wet bar. Close to distilleries, bars with rare bourbons, downtown, racetrack, and the airport. Your gateway to a thrilling Louisville adventure! Off street Parking!

Butchertown & NuLu's Shantyboathouse
Welcome to the Shantyboathouse! Featured twice in the Courier-Journal, this property is uniquely one-of-kind and boasts a story even the Louisville Landmarks Commission couldn’t deny; which is why they awarded the property an historical plaque in 2019! The original newspaper article from 1976, the previous owners stated “The neighborhood legend about this house is that it just floated up the river in the ‘37 flood and somebody just built a foundation under it! They call it ‘the shanty boat’!

Highlands Bishop Cottage-Walkable
Walkable Highlands Cottage in the Irish Hills neighborhood. Newly renovated with charm! Close to NULU (.5 mi), Butchertown (.6 mi), downtown (1 mi). Just 4 mi to the Yum Center, 5 mi to the Expo Center, 5.2 mi to Churchhill Downs, and 5.7 mi to the airport. Walkable to breweries, restaurants, parks and Cave hill Cemetery. You can even view the bridge over Ohio River from the end of the street. 1 on property small parking spot off alleyway with additional street parking on side streets

The Highland Fling - restaurant row, walk to all!
- ABSOLUTE BEST LOCATION!! LOUISVILLE'S RESTAURANT ROW!! - Sterilized Property - Superhost Property! - Charming house in Historic Highlands - 1 Block from Bardstown Rd - Restaurant Row - Walk to local shops and the BEST restaurants - Great backyard -1 full bath on first floor, one up -living room with sleeper sofa - Street parking for this residence - Fully stocked kitchen - 6.3 Miles to Churchill Downs - 2.8 Miles to Downtown/Convention Center - >1 Mile to Cherokee Park *NO locals*

Cheerful, centrally located 2 bedroom shotgun home
This welcoming home is central to Louisville's most popular and lively neighborhoods, walking distance to many favorite spots. Natural light and unique art fill the home. There is a large deck that overlooks a beautiful cemetery behind the home, and is a perfect place enjoy morning coffee or sunset dinner. A coffee/tea bar is located in the fully equipped kitchen. Charging stations and white noise machines are found in both bedrooms. 2 workstations and a smart TV are also available.

Hot Tub | Fenced-in Yard | King Bed | Walk to Nulu
5-minute walk to the heart of NuLu and close to the Bourbon Trail Backyard retreat with colorful flowers, a hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor dining area Chef-ready kitchen featuring an Instant Pot, rice cooker, toaster, and just about every coffee maker imaginable Full cable TV plus streaming access to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Nintendo Switch with multiple games for all ages Board game collection for fun nights in 15 minutes to Churchill Downs, UofL, and the airport

Bourbon Trail Spacious Backyard NEW HotTub Grill!
“A beautiful home to stay in. Very close to a lot of fun things and good places to eat!” Shannon Oct’24. “This home is gorgeous! The bed was extremely comfortable and the location was in a chill neighborhood that was quite walkable. This is a great spot to stay in Louisville!” Luke Oct ‘24 Highly recommended by guests! The house also features modern amenities, a cozy atmosphere, and easy access to public transportation, making it ideal for both short and long stays.

Bourbon Belle- A Germantown Favorite! Priv Parking
The Bourbon Belle is a newly renovated historic shotgun home in the heart of Louisville's Germantown neighborhood. 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. Parking pad in back for 2 cars. *Please Note- We ask all guests to upload ID, e-sign our rental agreement and send security deposit of $400 at time of booking.

Stay in Historic Butchertown, Blocks From NuLu
With its prime location at 1025 E Main St at the intersection of Louisville's Butchertown and NuLu neighborhoods, you'll be blocks away from the city's most vibrant and exciting districts. With this beautifully renovated, designer-curated home as your base, walk to the area's trendiest shops and restaurants, sample local craft beers at one of the nearby breweries, or enjoy tastings on one of the many bourbon tours that the city is famous for.

Walk to Bars & Restaurants! | 1BR Highlands Stay
Prime Location in Louisville’s Most Walkable Area! Just 7 minutes to the KFC Yum! Center with dedicated parking and steps from hundreds of shops, bars, and restaurants. This comfortable, well-equipped home offers exceptional value for your stay. Enjoy: •Easy self check-in with keypad •Photo-guided check-in instructions •Stocked kitchen for cooking •Roku TV & free Wi-Fi

The Highlands Condo/Roof Deck
Our brand new renovated 1 BR condo is located in a famous Highlands’ neighborhood. Conveniently located about 5-8 minutes from Churchill Downs, KFC Yum Center, Cardinal Stadium, Convention Center, Center for the Arts, Downtown Distilleries, Nulu& Germantown area, 12 minutes from the airport. Walking distance to many great restaurants, bars, shops , and parks.
Popular amenities for Highlands house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Luxury Retreat in Floyds Knobs

The Getaway!

Pool*Pickleball Bldg*HotTub*Speakeasy*BourbonTrail

NEW Pet Friendly, Shops, Downtown, Norton Commons

Germantown Gem - 3BR/2BA Home with Stock Tank Pool

Peppermint Cottage Norton Commons w Breakfast

CIRCO LOCO - uNCommon Stay

Farmers Market, Brewery, Bardstown 2 Decks & Porch
Weekly house rentals

Nulu Liberty House

The Rickhouse ~ NULU ~ Bourbon Enthusiast’s Oasis!

Germantown Home with Hot Tub

Urban oasis close to breweries, distilleries &more

Best for Bourbon Trail and Beyond!

The Caldwell Highlands/Germantown

Historic Parsonage in heart of NuLu action

Germantown gem w/ private parking & fenced in yard
Private house rentals

Colonel Lou Lou's

~Modern~Luxury 3BR~Walkable~Central AC~

Huge Historic Renovated Home, Walk to All!

502 House @ Progress Park w/ Game Room

Charming Shotgun Style Home, Great Location

My Old Kentucky Home in trendy area of Louisville!

NULU-Highlands Gem I Walkable+EV Charger+Fire Pit

Artistic Bungalow with Hot Tub
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $235 NZD | $249 NZD | $261 NZD | $277 NZD | $357 NZD | $251 NZD | $242 NZD | $240 NZD | $331 NZD | $270 NZD | $252 NZD | $240 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 2°C | 4°C | 9°C | 15°C | 20°C | 25°C | 27°C | 26°C | 22°C | 16°C | 9°C | 4°C |
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Highlands holiday rentals start at $71 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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50 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
40 properties have a dedicated workspace

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70 of Highlands holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Highlands stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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