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Adorable 2 BR - WALK to The Kentucky Derby!
Adorable, recently remodeled home only 3 blocks from Churchill Downs and only minutes from the University of Louisville and Cardinal Stadium, Kentucky Expo Center, Kentucky Kingdom and 3 miles from Downtown. It's also just an Uber away from the Bourbon distilleries! Our home has 2 comfortable Bedrooms with new mattresses, that sleeps 4. Our couch is comfortable enough to sleep a 5th guest. Private Parking in Driveway. 50% of our home's electric is sourced from eco-friendly, renewable energy .

NuLu Arts District Designer Curated Studio
Steps from the city’s favorite restaurants, distilleries, breweries, coffee, shopping, wine bars, and galleries, you can fall out of bed and into your choice of any number of NuLu experiences. Easy access to bike and scooter rentals. - In the heart of NuLu, next door to NuLu Marketplace - Within a block of restaurants, breweries, distilleries, wine bars, coffee shops, & retail - Contemporary architecture, furnishings, and art - Professionally managed - Kitchenette includes a refrigerator, sink

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.

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.

*Walk to Churchill Downs!*Close to Expo, UL, YUM!
This house just went under a full renovation! Everything is new and awaits your stay. This property is only .4 miles away from the historic Churchill Downs! A quick Uber or cab ride will get you to 4th Street Live, the Highlands, Frankfort Ave, and many more attractions. We are also only 1.9 miles away from the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center which hosts events every week, concerts, Kentucky Kingdom amusement park, and the state fair.

The Cottage @ Churchill • Derby! KY Expo, UL, SDF
Don't pass this one up! Recently recognized as a top 10% AirBNB property! Within walking distance to Churchill Downs! Just a few miles from the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, University of Louisville campus and stadiums and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Our cottage is just over 4 miles to Louisville (SDF) Airport and just over 5 miles to Louisville's NULU district as well as the KFC Yum! Center and Fourth Street Live!

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.

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.

Germantown Home with Hot Tub
Open for Sept music festivals! Only 3 mi. from the concert site. Enjoy a perfect getaway! Our home is newly remodeled and has all the amenities for an awesome experience. Relax in the hot tub or sip drinks by the fire pit. A perfect location as a home base while you explore the city, enjoy the Derby, or sample the offerings along the bourbon trail.
Popular amenities for vacation rentals near Churchill Downs
Condo rentals with wifi

The Derby City Loft, luxury, walk to museum row

Nulu/Butchertown 2 BR, along urban bourbon trail

The Old Fashioned~Luxury 1BR~Stay Nulu Marketplace

★ Victorian Louisville ★ 1000 sqft Glassworks Loft

Downtown Condo | Private 1 CAR Garage & Balcony

Glassworks Loft at Louisville Skyline

Winner's Circle: Comfy Downtown King Free Parking

Charming Penthouse/Rooftop Patio/Downtown
Family-friendly house rentals

Limerick Carriage Company - Happy Valentine's Day!

Relaxing Oasis - Churchill Downs

Beloved home w/parking! Early Bird Discounts!

Quiet Neighborhood Home With Outstanding Location

"Call Me Old-Fashioned" in Derby & Bourbon Country

1 mile to Churchill•Expo Center•Fenced Yard

Central Location. Expo cntr, UofL, Churchill Downs

Highlands Bishop Cottage-Walkable
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

cellar hideaway

4th Street Suites - Luxury King Bed Suite

Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location

Walk to Bars & Restaurants | 1BR Highlands Stay!

Downtown Luxury 1BR Apt near Louisville KY

Stylish DT Apt • King Bed, Gym, Pool + Hot Tub

Sun-filled Phoenix Hill Studio

Dreamy Designer-Curated Shoppable Retreat
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Lush 3BD Newly Renovated 1st FL By Churchill

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Destinations to explore
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Valhalla Golf Club
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Big Four Bridge
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Kentucky Science Center
- Waterfront Park
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- University of Louisville
- Marengo Cave National Landmark
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- Bardstown Bourbon Company
- Hoosier National Forest
- Jefferson Memorial Forest
- Cherokee Park
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
- James B Beam Distilling
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