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Renovated 100-Year-Old Shotgun Home-- Modern Comfort Meets Local Character!

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Louisville

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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In the heart of Shelby Park/Germantown, this 100 year old shotgun style house is your home away from home. With a fully fenced backyard and cozy patio, you can relax with family or pets while being within 5 miles of Louisville's top attractions like Churchill Downs and Waterfront Park. Enjoy cooking in a well-equipped kitchen with gas stove, microwave, dishwasher and coffee pot.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Renovated 100-Year-Old Shotgun Home-- Modern Comfort Meets Local Character!

Welcome to your Louisville getaway! This beautifully renovated 100-year-old shotgun-style home was designed to be your home away from home. You’ll have the entire house to yourself — featuring 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a queen air mattress for extra guests. The home is centrally located in the Shelby Park / Germantown neighborhood, putting you within minutes of Louisville’s best attractions, restaurants, and nightlife.

Highlights & Amenities
This property has convenient front door pickup and drop off for custom bourbon tour bookings! These are run by our neighbor so you have an added opportunity for flexible scheduling. Her number and website are provided after booking.

Full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee pot (coffee provided), toaster, and a full set of pots, pans, and cookware, travel-size shampoo and body wash per guest, laundry detergent, coffee/creamer/sugar, paper towels, dishwasher detergent, cleaning supplies, towels and washcloths, hair dryer, toilet paper, bedding, and pillows all included.

Front-door pickup and drop-off for custom bourbon tours (run by a neighbor with flexible scheduling). Contact information and website are provided after booking.

Cozy, modern, and fully stocked — everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Nearby Attractions (Approximate Distances)
Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum – 3.5 miles
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory – 2.5 miles
YUM! Center & Waterfront Park – 2.5 miles
NuLu (East Market District) – 1.5 miles
Bardstown Road / The Highlands – 2.5 miles
Frankfort Avenue dining and shops – 3 miles
University of Louisville & Speed Art Museum – 2 miles
Kentucky Exposition Center – 4 miles
Downtown & 4th Street Live! – 2.5 miles
Logan Street Market – 0.5 miles
Local breweries, distilleries, and coffee shops – within minutes.

Why Guests Love Staying Here
Private access to the entire home — no shared spaces
Bourbon tour pickup right at your front door
Centrally located to all the top spots in Louisville

Walkable neighborhood with character, charm, and great local energy. Perfect for couples, families, or friends visiting for bourbon, events, or just a relaxing getaway. Come experience Louisville’s unique blend of history, hospitality, and excitement — all from the comfort of your own beautifully restored home in Shelby Park/Germantown!

Added Note:
This property is conveniently located near the airport and the UPS Worldport Facility. On occasion — usually due to weather or air traffic changes — flight paths may shift temporarily, causing planes to pass overhead during the day or night. This is not the typical flight pattern and usually only lasts for a day or so. If this happens during your stay, you may wish to use a white noise app for sleeping comfort. Earplugs are also provided for your convenience.

Other Details to Note:
Please use the backyard and grill all you want. Please also clean the grill after use. No digging by dogs, please. If you are accompanied by your pets, you are responsible for cleaning up all pet waste in the yard. Please place in a baggie and into the black trash bin located in the alley just behind the house. Any fee charged by the lawn service for your pet waste removal will be passed along to you. IMPORTANT: The rear entrance/exit to the house does NOT have a handrail due to some updates coming in the spring. If you or someone in your group relies on a handrail to ascend/descend steps, please do not use this door. You can access the backyard through the side gate. Please also be very careful on the back patio. It has some cracks and is uneven which can make it hard to navigate for some. There is also a drain that, if covered by leaves, may be hard to see and can be a tripping hazard.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-23-00192

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Churchill Downs - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atrium Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Canary Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Phalcha - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Toasty's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaiju - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated 100-Year-Old Shotgun Home-- Modern Comfort Meets Local Character! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Renovated 100-Year-Old Shotgun Home-- Modern Comfort Meets Local Character!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated 100-Year-Old Shotgun Home-- Modern Comfort Meets Local Character!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated 100-Year-Old Shotgun Home-- Modern Comfort Meets Local Character! located?

Located in Shelby Park, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from University of Louisville and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohio River Valley and KFC Yum Center. Churchill Downs is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Renovated 100-Year-Old Shotgun Home-- Modern Comfort Meets Local Character! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Derby Weekend

Owner was very responsive and the house was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great times, everything we needed

We had a lovely weekend stay here. Matt was responsive and it was a great base from which to explore Louisville before the eclipse. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Little House

Matt was very attentive to my questions while deciding which property to book for our trip. The house is cute and well decorated. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

State

Overall stay was good, we were a little concerned about the neighborhood at first, but ended up ok!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Louisville getaway!

This vacation rental exceeded our expectations! The property was very clean, decorated beautifully, and incredibly comfortable for me, my spouse, and our dog. The house is just a block away from a nice park with playground. There are many restaurants, bars, and shops nearby. Very convenient to make the most of a quick trip to Louisville!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

The overall comfort and cleanliness of the home. And how friendly the host was in communications with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

The house was perfect! We loved everything about it. The decor was cute, very clean. The neighbors we met were very friendly. I walked my dog to the park up the street at night and I felt very safe. So close to the downtown area too! Matt was quick to respond with any questions we had. If my husband does the Louisville Ironman next year, we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Concert

Prime location. We did not have enough towels and wash cloths for the 6 guests. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sheri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place -lacking essential kitchen utensils

This place is spacious but the kitchen was lacking - when I mentioned it to him he said he already knew -But he didn’t bother to replace it -
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Never judge a book by its cover, right?!?!? Absolutely. The neighborhood may not look the best but it is quiet and friendly. The house is much bigger than one would think. There was plenty of space for the 4 of us and the host was very accommodating with the supplies provided/needed. We had a wonderful time in Louisville. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Concert Weekend

Nice easy place , clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay U., Phoenix, Az

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as advertised

Perfect place for a family to stay. Matt was easy to communicate with. Easy access to the Expo Center & airport. Would definitely recommend to others looking for a comfortable place that is cost effective.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023