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The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA

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A cozy bar area with a brick wall, a wooden bar counter, and leather seating. - The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA (Louisville)
A cozy lounge area with leather seating, a billiards table, and a large screen TV. - The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA (Louisville)
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a brick wall with a 'High Ball' sign. - The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA (Louisville)
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In the heart of town, The Highball Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat by BNB Louisville offers an exclusive retreat for large groups. Vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, and rustic barnwood floors set the tone for a world of fantasy and excitement. With access to a speakeasy lounge, billiard room, sky deck overlooking Baxter Jacks beach volleyball court and plenty of parking space.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA

  • Ooooh yeah. You’ve just discovered one of the most distinctive and exclusive stays in the city. Welcome to The Highball Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat by BNB Louisville — a top-to-bottom, ultra high-end renovation designed to impress from the moment you arrive.

    This one-of-a-kind property features two separate, mega-spacious homes in a PRIME location, seamlessly connected by our signature sky deck overlooking Baxter Jack’s beach volleyball. With 6 huge bedrooms, 9 beds (5 Kings), and 4½ bathrooms, this luxurious retreat is ideal for large groups of up to 14+ guests.
    ✨ ASK ABOUT PRIVATE EVENTS

    NOW OPEN — This is a private residence. You’ll have the entire property to yourself. Construction is complete.

    Step through the courtyard and be transported into a world of atmosphere, style, and excitement. Perfect for groups looking to gather and celebrate, enjoy time in the speakeasy lounge, sing karaoke, shoot pool in the billiards room, relax on the sky deck while watching volleyball below, or open the glass garage doors to the street and take in the energy of the neighborhood.

    Throughout the space, you’ll find vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, rustic barnwood floors, themed rooms, and exceptional high-end finishes everywhere.

    You have access to it all.

    The property is entirely yours to enjoy, and we’re always available if you need anything. Your entry code and arrival instructions will be sent approximately one day prior to check-in.

    Location truly sets The Highball apart. Situated at the west edge of the Highlands, near NuLu and downtown, you’re moments from restaurants, bars, shopping, distilleries, museums, and more — all right at your fingertips.

    🚗 Driving in? No problem. Guests enjoy access to a HUGE private parking lot behind the building. That said, Uber and Lyft are highly recommended — and many local favorites are easily walkable.

    And because details matter… 🧊
    Yes, we have three types of ice. The main house refrigerator produces standard ice cubes and ice balls for bourbon, plus a separate dedicated ice maker.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Parties. No Smoking/Vaping. No Drugs. No Pets.
No Local Bookings without authorization. No 3rd party booking without approval from host
A rental agreement and $500 security deposit hold is required prior to check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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 first aid kit
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-STA-21-00757

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Irish Hill, a neighbourhood in Louisville, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Waterfront Park and Louisville Mega Cavern, while KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium or Churchill Downs. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Louisville travel guide
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • A bridge with illuminated blue lights at night.
    Louisville Waterfront Park
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A wooden barrel room with barrels lined up on both sides and a wooden floor.
    Whiskey Row
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Headliners Music Hall
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nulu Market Place
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Louisville Slugger Field
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Headliners Music Hall
    10 min walk
  • PG&J's Dog Park Bar
    8 min walk
  • Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub
    11 min walk
  • Tartan House
    11 min walk
  • The Cafe
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA located?

Located in Irish Hill, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cave Hill Cemetery and Headliners Music Hall. Nulu Market Place and University Of Louisville Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Highball * Speakeasy Lounge & Retreat 6BR 5BA Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Great Experience!

This property is in a great location, with great space, parking, and beautifully decorated and clean! The indoor/outdoor space was a huge hit with our group! Awesome rental and I would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Family Organizer

Location was great and the rooms were very accommodating. As we were in Louisville touring the Bourbon Trail not a lot of time was spent in the unit, regardless our family found the unit worked well for all our needs. I’d recommend this unit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really fun space with lots of space for the group to gather. We had an excellent time and the space was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris E.

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

Great place to relax and have fun

This place has it all
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Golf Outing Lodging - 5-star rental property!

The HighBall rental property was the nicest rental property I've ever been too. I had high expectations based on the pictures and the reviews but it exceeded even those expectations. Spend the extra money to stay here, you will definitely not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon K.

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

The Highball is Amazing

This is the best rental property I have stayed at for an adults weekend. We had 16 guys for a bachelor party, house was in great condition and so much space to hang out. Would 100% recommend to any large group and will try to rebook if ever in Louisville with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri D.

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

Friends getaway

This place was a great!!! The speakeasy theme was cool throughout rental. Lots of room to hang out. The karaoke set up was a fun feature once we got back in the evenings from our outings. There is a distillery, brewery, and restaurant across the street. And other shops and restaurants were not too far to walk, under a mile. The owners were readily available to answer any questions or concerns. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

AMAZING!!

Rented this space For my husbands birthday with 8 of his friends so they could do the bourbon trail. It was the perfect house for this group. They LOVED it!!! Spacious, clean, easy to get around town from They were blown away.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Wonder Stay

An adult group of 8 stayed to celebrate a 50th birthday. The home was perfect and exactly as pictured. Communication with the host was easy and timely. We spent most nights at the house and never got bored. Great setup for communal activities and then privacy at nighttime. Lots of wonderful restaurants, breweries, and activities within walking distance. Very close Uber drive to a lot of other activities and downtown. I would highly recommend staying here and would gladly return if we were in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

devon K.

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

Turkey break with family

We had the best time ever! Great places for all ages and great amenities to keep all busy!!! No need to leave the house. Loved having the back house for the kids
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Everything you need.

This property literally has it all. Spaces for lounging, entertaining, billiards, cooking, like everything. The showers are luxurious, both houses are really spacious, and having the back house can make a great get away when you’re entertaining in the front house. Street parking was more than ample. All kinds of outing spots within walking distance. Looking forward to renting it again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

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

Bachelor Party Dream

We had 12 guys for a bachelor party and this place was absolutely perfect. We had plenty planned throughout the weekend, but it was so hard to get the group to leave this awesome place. We even canceled a couple plans to hangout here. Owners were very accommodating and on top of all communication. I’ve already recommended this place to family and coworkers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teena W.

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

A fabulous wedding weekend

I can’t say enough good things about this place and the management. Every detail was thought out when they built this! To say that it is amazing is an understatement. The wedding party stayed here and had so much room. Even though there is so much to do around the neighborhood it’s head to leave the house…. There is so so much to do there. I could go on and on… but take if from me, you won’t regret booking ! The pictures look great, it the house is even better than the pictures You won’t regret it,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Loved the House! Perfect for Large Group

We had a group of 12 adults (6 couples) for a getaway to explore the Bourbon Trail & Lousiville. It was perfect for our needs. The house was clean, and updated and the rooms were comfortable. We had enough room to spread out and hang out together. We had a great time. Communication with the owners was excellent. A couple of things that you may want to be aware of but weren't deal breakers for our group: - This property is in a commercial area which can be a bit noisy at times with the street traffic, train schedules, and other business activities. We were there in October with a Haunted House a block away that was open until 1 pm which was loud. - The property is two buildings. You have to walk outside between buildings through a courtyard which is secured behind a gate and fencing. The first building has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the top floor and 1 1/2 bathrooms on the first floor. The second building has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on the top floor and 2 bedrooms on the first floor with no bathroom. We had three couples sharing one bathroom in the second building. In the first building, 2 couples shared one bathroom and 1 couple had their own en-suite bathroom. The full bathroom on the first floor of the first building was open to all but not really used much - only when we were all trying to get ready at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan K.

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Double Booked

We were double booked in this property so we never got to stay here. I was never informed about the double booking until the night before the trip when I reached out for check in information. We were hurriedly put into another property by the same company which ended up being cheaper but the AC was broken. While we did receive a partial refund we never got a full refund and have subsequently lost contact with the property owner and management company.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

More Than Expected But Worth Every Penny

This property is better than advertised! Great location w/ easy access to everything (stores, restaurants, delicious bakeries, River Front Park and more. Very impressed with details the owner included to ensure your stay is comfortable (facial towel wipes, laundry detergent w/ dryer sheets, very nice grill, pool table/board games, top of the appliances, dishes that support large family size meals, and so much more (not enough space to write everything. The owners were readily available to ensure our needs were and handle any issue that may arise (we didn’t have any issues). Highly recommend this rental if your going to Louisville, gear city and Awesome rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley S.

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

Golfers paradise

Group of 8 golfers ages54-78 go to Louisville every year for golf trip. I’m the hound. Find the golf courses and our resting place after. Found the best place on Baxter close to downtown that is amazing. I have zero and mean zero a bad thing to say about the Hill. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

This is a keeper!

This was a beautiful, comfortable, safe place to stay. We felt right at home and had plenty of space for the 8 of us. Our owner was easily accessible and took very good care of us. Neighborhood had some great restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Great space

This was a great space and it met all our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022