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Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Mall St. Matthews
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Zoo
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

On lake.You'll find Chenoweth Park and Skyview Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this cabin. Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Indiana Emergency Care are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mall St. Matthews - 16 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 20 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Louisville Zoo - 24 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 25 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New home - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wine Down By The Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Recbar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

Enjoy your own log cabin on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake as you start on the bourbon trail, head to the races or visit great museums. It's been the location for four movies, including Lifetime, as well as several commercials! Period furnishings and modern conveniences make this an unforgettable retreat. A massive stone fireplace creates a quiet ambiance. Tasteful antiques appoint the cabin for a step back in time.

Captain's Cabin offers a special one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by history and luxury simultaneously. You will enjoy your own full kitchen, fully equipped and stocked with spices and supplies. The bath has been lovingly renovated while retaining the clawfoot tub. Enjoy a long soak with hand-crafted scrubs and soaps. There is no shower! You are surrounded in comfort from the ultra soft sheets, luxurious robes, and Sleep Number bed to the gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning. Continental breakfast is provided on weekdays. (We promise you won't go hungry!) Join us for a Cooking With Bourbon Dinner Experience on weekends. Sip wine by the fireplace, read on the back porch swings or enjoy the wildlife visiting the lake from the front porch. Only 17 minutes from downtown Louisville, you are surrounded by 8 acres of woods and wildlife. Take a walk along the lake, hike through the woods and discover the waterfall. Take a canoe ride or go wading in the smooth limestone creek. Warm up by the firepit and roast marshmallows or use the grill to make your favorite dinner. Play golf or disc golf on the adjacent public courses. Captain's Cabin was featured in the April 2015 issue of Country's Best Cabins magazine, 2015 September issue of Style Blueprint magazine and April 2016 Home of the Week in Courier Journal.

Captain's Cabin is a great place to start your Bourbon Trail adventure, experience one of the Top Foodie Cities, visit the Ark and Creation Museum, bet on the ponies at Churchill Downs or visit Louisville's notable museums, including Slugger Baseball Museum, Ali Center and Frasier History Museum. But many people come here just to relax and get away from it all!

If you can't get enough of cabin living, Jan is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes. He can make your dream a reality!

Additional Amenities:

Kitchen
• Pots and Pans
• Baking and Cooking Utensils
• Keurig and Traditional Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Some basic pantry supplies (coffee, tea, spices, sugar, butter, syrup, popcorn)
• Bottled Water (Cabin is on City Water Supply)

Living
• Wood Fireplace (available Labor Day through May 1)
• Wood Supply
• Hi-Speed WiFi (throughout cabin)
• Games
• Chess board

Outdoor
• Fire Pit in front yard
• Rocking Chairs
• BBQ Grill and Utensils
• Porch
• Swing Chairs
• Yard Farkle Game
• Garden

Bath
• Clawfoot tub (NO shower)
• Hand-crafted Soaps and Bath Salts
• Bubble bath
• Fluffy towels
• Bath robes for your use

Bedroom
• Sleep Number Bed
• Bluetooth Stereo
• Lending Library for your stay

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties.
It's a quiet area so be respectful. Please do not alter, or remove any of the decor, or items/fixtures from their location without the permission.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number LIC-STA-25-00037

Property is also known as

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil
Captain's Historic Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Historic Tranquil
Captain's Historic & Romantic
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Cabin
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Louisville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance to the airport?

This cabin is 8.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance on Sep 29, 2025 start from $255.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance offer free breakfast?

Yes, this cabin offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance to downtown Louisville?

This cabin is 12.4 mi away from Louisville.