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Welcome to Cheerful House

Vacation home near Churchill Downs in Louisville

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Louisville Defender Newspaper
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Expo Five
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Churchill Downs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

Algonquin stay.With a stay at this Algonquin vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ohio River Valley and 2 miles (3 km) of Churchill Downs. Kentucky Derby Museum and University of Louisville are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Louisville Defender Newspaper - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Expo Five - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Churchill Downs - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kentucky Derby - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Brothers Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Franco's Restaurant & Catering - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Cheerful House

Welcome to Cheerful House! Feel refreshed and inspired every night in this open & welcoming, 3 bd / 1 bath home, only 4 miles to Downtown Louisville, 2 miles from historic Churchill Downs and 6 miles from the Louisville Muhammad Ali Int. Airport. Plenty of groceries, fast-food & casual dining nearby. Home is perfect for families, business travelers & couples looking to enjoy a comfortable, welcoming space! Check out the deck, spacious fenced back yard and outdoor seating area with gas grill! Home has an inviting and spacious living room area with 60" smart tv loaded with Roku, and Netflix. Plenty of seating. There is a full kitchen, stocked with dishes, utensils, pots, pans, blender, and coffee & tea station. Downstairs has 1 full bath, 1 master bedroom (queen bed, smart tv, & closet), 2nd bedroom (full bed, smart tv, & closet), and full laundry room (washer, dryer, iron & board). The 2nd floor has 3rd bedroom (full bed & smart tv), tv lounge room (sleeper sofa (twin bed, smart tv and desk work station.) Spacious fenced back yard, deck and outdoor seating area with gas grill! Home has plenty of parking on paved driveway (3 cars or 2 SUVs). Active urban neighborhood with plenty of helpful and watchful neighbors. This home is only 4 miles to Downtown Louisville, 2 miles from historic Churchill Downs and 6 miles from the Louisville Muhammad Ali Int. Airport. Plenty of groceries, fast-food & casual dining 1-3 miles.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 000822318

Frequently asked questions

How close is Welcome to Cheerful House to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Cheerful House?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Cheerful House on Jun 7, 2026 start from $281, including 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 Welcome to Cheerful House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to Cheerful House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Welcome to Cheerful House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Cheerful House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Welcome to Cheerful House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to Cheerful House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Welcome to Cheerful House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to Cheerful House to downtown Louisville?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Louisville.

Welcome to Cheerful House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joronda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home was nice. Very comfy furniture.
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

billy C.

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

Great place

Excellent experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khadijah N.

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

Great location

This was a perfect location for our Bourbon Trail adventures! The layout of the house was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Awesome place

Very clear communication very clean well taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Plenty of Space

The house has everything you need and is an easy drive to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard k.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures make this house appear more presentable then it is. We arrived and the maintenance guy was there replacing a water line. Delaying check in a few hours. No propane for grill,No condiments ,no seasonings very few pans or amenitiesBlack mold in bathroom. Whole house Poorly cleaned before we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dahlen B.

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

Work

I was in town for work, quite street and Neigbors.
Stayed 40 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cory E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kentucky Derby Trip

Location wasn't too far from downtown or Churchill Downs. Short drive to anywhere we desired to go. Home was spacious and accommodated our needs. Could have been a bit cleaner. Odor in all the carpets and some stuff didn't work 100% correctly like the kitchen faucet and shower. A lot of handles came off the kitchen cabinets as they were missing screws. Not many cups/plates.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Adam E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
This is a property that lists better than it actually is. Terrible and scary neighborhood, garbage cans left in yards for many weeks, garbage dumped in street in front of house that was never moved, house smelled old and musty, some appliances did not work, beds were uncomfortable and very worn, upstairs AC unit was duck taped into place, Carpets are very dirty and worn, when we arrived the yard had not been mowed for several weeks, the remotes for the TV's either did not work or were missing batteries. The TV's hung crooked in every room, several of the lamps did not have lamp shades. More too list but out of time and patience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel V.

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

Nice place- poor communication

Overall the property was nice. Pros- clean, green space, quiet neighborhood, lots of sleeping space. Cons- communication with the property manager was very difficult (we asked to modify our dates if it did not cause a penalty and he went ahead and modified our trip anyways and when I asked to reset the dates back to our original trip it took literally a month or more of back and forth to make that happen so as long as you don’t need to make any adjustments your trip will go well), and a few things needed repair (ice and water machine were broken on fridge- they did leave ice for us, but on a sign on the fridge they said they left water for us, but didn’t actually) and the front screen door was broken so nothing too major just more minor inconveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eduardo C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

College Football Trip

Came in for a college football game. The pictures look really good but the house was very smelly. The place was not very clean and had an odor. We had to go to the store and buy Lysol/frebreeze. It did not help. My family and I only stayed one night and left the next day. The shower was not working well and was leaking. The backyard was not well kept and most of the blinds were very dusty. The neighborhood looks sketchy but no one bothers you. The neighborhood ended up being ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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