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The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat

Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Louisville

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In the heart of Louisville's Lucky Horseshoe neighborhood, this beautifully renovated home offers a comfortable retreat near Churchill Downs. Enjoy spacious rooms with luxury vinyl plank flooring and tile throughout, plus plenty of entertainment options like a 55-inch smart TV and custom-built Derby-themed arcade game.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 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.

The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat

Welcome to the Lucky Horseshoe, a one-of-a-kind Louisville getaway located directly across the street from historic Churchill Downs. Whether you're in town for the Kentucky Derby, bourbon trail adventures, concerts, or a weekend away with family and friends, this stylish home delivers comfort, character, and an unbeatable location.

The Lucky Horseshoe is a single-family home in Louisville, Kentucky offering one of the most sought-after locations in the city-directly across the street from historic Churchill Downs. Perfect for Kentucky Derby guests, bourbon lovers, families, and friend groups, this home combines comfort with authentic Louisville character and playful amenities you won't find in a standard hotel.

Inside, the home features - four thoughtfully designed sleeping spaces, including three private bedrooms with plush queen-size beds and a loft-style fourth bedroom with two twin beds ideal for children and additional guests. With 1.5 bathrooms, an open and functional layout, and stylish finished throughout, the home comfortably accommodates group stays while maintaining a relaxed, cozy feel.

The open-concept kitchen and dining area is perfect for gathering, entertaining, or enjoying meals together after a day at the track or on the Bourbon Trail.

Step outside into a private, courtyard-style backyard oasis that truly sets The Lucky Horseshoe apart. The backyard features a beautiful mural created by a local artist creating an unbelievable backdrop for photos on relaxing evenings and Derby celebrations. With a fire pit, ambient lighting, privacy fencing, and outdoor games, this space is perfect for unwinding, socializing, or enjoying Kentucky nights year round.

This home includes a 2 car garage and private parking, a major advantage for guests staying near Churchill Downs-especially during busy Derby week and event weekends. Additional parking in front of the house.

This home is also just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NuLu, top restaurants, nightlife, museums, and Bourbon Trail distilleries, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.

The Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, The Louisville Zoo/Mega Caverns, Louisville Slugger Museum, Muhammad Ali Museum, The Riverbats Stadium and The YUM Center just to name a few are a short drive away!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 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 - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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-22-00888

About the area

Map
Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Churchill Downs - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kentucky Derby - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kentucky Derby Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Louisville - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat located?

Located in South Louisville, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Churchill Downs and University of Louisville. Kentucky Exposition Center is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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The Lucky Horseshoe 4BR, 1.5BA Derby-side retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Rooms, Family-friendly, Ideal Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Great House, Amenities and Location

We enjoyed the backyard games, location to attractions and separate beds. Everything we needed including a large fridge. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great house!

We loved being so close to Churchill. Home was very clean and had everything we needed. Owners were very helpful when we needed them.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany N.

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

Perfect for us

We visited on a volleyball tournament and the location was perfect. Beds were a little hard and hot water ran out fairly quick for having 5 people but other than that was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great Location

Great Location to Kentucky Kingdom. Literally directly across the street from Churchill Downs track.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeley B.

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

Adorable cottage

Cottage was adorable! Neighborhood was quiet. Arcade game was a big hit. We went to the Kentucky derby museum and that was a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone W.

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

New Years

We spent the New Year in Louisville. Everything went very smoothly with this place and it is a very nice property. Location is great also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Great place!

Short weekend getaway. This property is exactly what is described. It was very clean and welcoming. The arcade games were entertaining and brought back good childhood memories. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

The house was exaxtly as pictured on the listing. Very clean.

Pulling in after dark, first impressions of the neighborhood was deceiving but we learned,quickly that it was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Next to Churchill Downs

Although we didn’t spend a lot of time at the cottage, we had all that was needed. The 3 bedrooms gave us plenty of room to spread out. My daughters loved the upstairs area and claimed it upon arrival. The area was extremely quiet. We were across the street from Churchill Downs and could’ve easily walked to over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024