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Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO

Vacation home near Churchill Downs in Louisville

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102288 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Churchill Downs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

City center stay.Your stay at this South Louisville vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Churchill Downs and Kentucky Exposition Center. Also, University of Louisville is within half a mile (1 km) and Kentucky Derby Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kentucky Derby - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Churchill Downs - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whirlaway Tavern - ‬2 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.

Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO

In the center of Louisville lies your ideal retreat. This 4-bedroom vacation home offers a comfortable and convenient base for your Kentucky adventure. Situated just an 11-minute walk from the University of Louisville and a 10-minute walk from the iconic Churchill Downs, you'll be surrounded by the city's top attractions.

Inside our fully renovated two-story home, you'll find two fully stocked kitchens with two gas ranges and all the appliances you need to whip up delicious meals. Enjoy your culinary creations or explore our many locally owned restaurants Louisville is known for, When it's time to unwind, curl up on one of the living room sectionals and enjoy the smart TV, or head outside to the fire pit and outdoor play area

Amenities like free WiFi, a washer and dryer, air conditioning, and heating ensure your stay is comfortable. With four bathrooms, towels, and basic toiletries, you'll have everything you need to feel right at home. Whether you're exploring the Bourbon Trail, attending The Kentucky Derby, events at KYEXPO, or simply relaxing at the house with friends, this Louisville vacation home has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,288 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

No tape maybe applied to walls or doors

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The house is not child proofed for toddlers

Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours outside after 11:00 PM

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
Note from host: Quiet hours outside after 11:00 PM
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Note from host: Quiet hours outside after 11:00 PM For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number LIC-STL-23-00533 for unit 101 & LIC-STL-23-00534 for unit 201

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi (5-min drive) away from the Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO to downtown Louisville?

This vacation home is 4 mi away from Louisville.

Discover our four-bed/bath home ready to explore Bourbon Trail, NULU, KY EXPO Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mufid S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean, theonly thing i did not like was that all the cookware and utensils were non-stick teflon coated with a million scratches on it and the cutting board was also plastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house very close to Churchill Downs. Check in was easy, kitchens are clean and well stocked. We liked the indoor steps between the up and down spaces. Off street parking in back was convenient. Host was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our needs. Communication was great! House was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect for our family of 5. Incredibly convenient to Churchill Downs and the Expo Center. It’s basically 2 properties combined into one…upstairs and downstairs units each have 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a kitchen. Very clean and well decorated. We will definitely stay here again if we ever come back. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to Churchill Downs

Short stay for a day at the races! Great setup for outdoor drinks and conversation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay with my extended family and spent the day at Churchill Downs. The house was a perfect location, clean, super cute and well stocked. My family especially loved sitting on the shaded deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the Derby

The perfect location for the Derby! Our host was amazing - lots of special touches and gifts - everything we could have wanted. It is on the backside of the track so definitely best for people who are attending events at Churchill Downs or love racing, but it's such a retreat inside - decorated beautifully, outfitted with everything we needed. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charismatic and perfect location

This place was perfectly located for our volleyball tournament at the expo center. We could see Churchill downs from our window and we enjoyed running around it! It was clean, spacious, and allowed space for each of mother/daughter to have its own bedroom and bathroom. We would highly recommend this place and will be returning next volleyball tournament!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay, replaced tv immediately

Very nice property, however cleaners are not cleaning under the furniture, very dusty, found someone socks, my son had lost his wallet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Trip

Enjoyed the property and the stay. The only complaint we had was al lack of pot for cooking. We were 4 couples that enjoy cooking meals. It was a struggle, but we managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Stay

It was our second time staying in this beautiful apartment. We come annually for the bourbon tours. This has always been our favorite spot. The photos dont lie. I wish we could stay here every single time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool space and great location

This home was perfect size for our group of 4 couples. Loved that Churchill Downs is literally in walking distance. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teal G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House for Couples Getaway

Great house for our 4 couples to stay at for touring The Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Close enough to downtown, walking distance to Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum. Very clean!! Buff was very responsive with our questions before our trip, and she was very responsive while there. Had a little hiccup with the heater which she saw to very quickly and even left us a nice bottle of bourbon for our inconvenience. Gave only a 4 star for location and neighborhood due to looks of nearby houses and yards. Overall, a great experience and I would recommend this house for couples' getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the property. Clean house, comfortable beds, well appointed, and convenient location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully Renovated Historic Home

We loved all the room! We used both the upper and lower units and it was great. The bedrooms are large with comfy beds and beautiful decorating. 4 bathrooms are not an easy find for vacation rentals so this was a PLUS. I can't say enough about this great house, we loved that they remodeled, but kept the brick walls in tack, keeping the historic vibe. The parking in back was a great feature. I think the house is actually better than the pictures portray. You won't be disappointed in renting this house. We will definitely rent again if we come to Louisville!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Churchill House

The house was great! The house was fully set up with everything needed to stay away from home. We had a great time and the location was good for our convention that was held at the Convention Center in Louisville. The host was quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Basketball Trip

We had a basketball tournament at expo center and needed a break from hotel stays. We loved the house and it was perfect for our group! It was so convenient to be so close to the Expo Center where we were playing. Buff was an incredible host and so quick to respond to any questions!! Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place To Stay In Louisville

The house was awesome! Perfect place to stay while spending a weekend in louisville
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Derby stay!

Fabulous stay for Derby! Everything one could ask for! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, nice accommodations

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Host was very accommodating in all aspects. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Guests - Love this House!!

This is our second stay at The Churchill Backside and it was fabulous, again! The house is incredibly well stocked and has all the amenities you’d need for a comfortable stay. I love the extra touches like oscillating fans in each room and high thread count sheets. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

This property is spectacular ! It is even better than the pictures. Everything is top notch. Plenty of to, paper towel, soap, everything. Kitchens well equipped. Communication was so easy and the location is amazing. Will definitely try to stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy home, lots of space

We spent a long weekend in this home with some friends. We all had plenty of space to spread out. The house has been renovated and is very well appointed. The beds are comfortable and the living spaces are cozy. We had a couple of questions during our stay and the property owner was very responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend with relatives

Awesome place. Close enough to downtown to make for easy trips to/from dinner. Also just far enough away to shave off a little time for several distillery tours we did. Home was absolutely perfect for the 4 of us, exceptional/intuitive security system, squeaky clean, simple parking, great outside area. Great fit for us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends wedding

This property is stunning!! Duplex with easy access to both levels, all the amenities and super freaking clean!! Close to the campus of Louisville, within 15 min drive of downtown and some awesome neighborhoods!! Had a couple of questions that were answered immediately and they even purchased a pack n play for my niece to sleep in. Property says it’s not child proof but the downstairs level was perfect for a 18 month old to have room to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023