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Adorable 2 BR - WALK to The Kentucky Derby!
Adorable, recently remodeled home only 3 blocks from Churchill Downs and only minutes from the University of Louisville and Cardinal Stadium, Kentucky Expo Center, Kentucky Kingdom and 3 miles from Downtown. It's also just an Uber away from the Bourbon distilleries! Our home has 2 comfortable Bedrooms with new mattresses, that sleeps 4. Our couch is comfortable enough to sleep a 5th guest. Private Parking in Driveway. 50% of our home's electric is sourced from eco-friendly, renewable energy .

Bourbon City Loft - Free downtown parking!
If this loft is booked, please check out my other listings.. www.airbnb.com/h/derby-city-loft www.airbnb.com/h/river-city-loft www.airbnb.com/h/falls-city-loft Spacious 950 sq. ft. loft located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and 1 block from 4th Street Live! Located 4 blocks from the YUM! Center, 2 blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and less than 10 minutes from Churchill Downs! Free parking in a secured parking garage!

Limerick Carriage Company
The Carriage House is ready for you and some-bunny special! Our Carriage House is warm and inviting to guests from all over. We are located close to downtown, Central Park, UofL, & the Bardstown Road corridor. There are many unique shops, restaurants, bars, & places to visit close by - some are walkable in warmer weather. The Carriage House has undergone a complete renovation - we hope you love it as much as we do! Don’t let the outside fool you - the inside of our home is the treasure!

The River's Edge Oasis, close to downtown
Welcome to your oasis on the water! Relax and unwind at the River's Edge. This home is about as close as you can get to paradise in Louisville Ky (also known as River City)! Perfect getaway for a romantic weekend or the best place to relax after a long day of work! Voted #1 Vacation rental in KY by Dreamy Stays!! This unique home is designer decorated and updated with all the amenities! An 8 minute drive to downtown Louisville, the oasis offers the best of both worlds. Book today!

The Hilltop Hideaway
Come hunker down at The Hilltop Hideaway, a centrally-located historic 19th-century shotgun style cottage apartment perched atop Clifton’s hills. Perfect for a couple’s getaway, a friends’ rendezvous, or a creative’s retreat, you may find yourself not wanting to leave. But the location couldn’t be better, with Frankfort Ave’s restaurants, coffee shops, and bars all within walking distance, and nearby entertainment options plentiful with Butchertown and NULU only minutes away.

DerbyLoft Louisville
Enjoy the best of Louisville in our second floor loft, a studs-up renovation with modern amenities, full kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom. We're in a central location from which guests can easily tour the heart of Louisville. Private entrance Free parking on street Free Wifi 10min (0.5mi) walk to Churchill Downs 25min (1.5mi) walk to Cardinal Stadium 5min (1.8mi) drive to historic Old Louisville 6min (1.9mi) drive to KY Expo Center 12min (3.2mi) drive to Louisville Airport

Charming 3BR home near Louisville attractions!
Discover the perfect stay in Old Louisville South. Ideal for business travelers, digital nomads, and Derby visitors, this charming 3-BR, 2-BA home offers Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, full kitchen, and laundry—great for extended stays. Relax on the front porch or unwind in the spacious backyard after a day at the races. Enjoy easy access to UofL, medical centers, dining, and bourbon hotspots. Very close to Churchill Downs, perfect location to celebrate with Derby festivities!

Location! Corner downtown condo!
Welcome to your stylish urban retreat in the heart of downtown Louisville! This studio corner unit condo boasts modern amenities and stunning city views through floor-to-ceiling windows. With an updated bathroom and kitchen, plus a location within walking distance to the KFC YUM Center, shops, and restaurants, this condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in Louisville. Book now and experience the best of Louisville living!

My Old Kentucky Dome
An elevated camping “glamping” experience. This brand-new one of a kind geodesic dome is located on a private road that leads you to an overlook featuring one of the most beautiful countryside views in Kentucky. While this getaway experience is nestled deep in the woods, it is also a close drive to all the conveniences you can imagine. This is an off the grid outdoor experience with a ½ mile gravel road including a steep hill. AWD or 4WD advised.

Eco+ guest suite in the center of all the fun
Hip modern amenities meet historic home in Shelby Park. A quick drive to everything in the urban core - Downtown, Nulu, Old Louisville, the Highlands, Germantown, and more. Easy access to the airport, to boot! We are pet friendly home, but require your pets be registered on the booking. We want your pets (and ours) to be as safe and comfortable as you are, and the fee covers additional costs to complete allergen level sanitization.

Flawlezz Stays
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Flawlezz Stays provides a home away from home, with gorgeous views of the downtown louisville skyline. This unit is very spacious, safe, very clean and accommodated with everything you will need during your luxurious stay. It's rooftop accessible with a entertainment hub and more. Scenic trails along the Falls of Ohio State Park. Some of the best restaurants just minutes away.

Sun-filled Phoenix Hill Studio
Located in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood, it's a short 11 minute walk to East Market District restaurants and attractions or a 15 minute walk to Gravely and other Original Highlands destinations. 11 minute drive to Churchill Downs 5 minute drive to the Highlands 4 minute drive to East Market restaurants and shopping. Ample Lyft and Uber drivers in this neighborhood to take you anywhere you want to go. .
Popular amenities for vacation rentals near Churchill Downs
Condo rentals with wifi

Walk to Bourbon Trail | NULU Gem | Gated Parking

Cherokee Park Hideaway

Swanky 2 LEVEL CONDO WALK TO Everything Highlands!

Nulu/Butchertown 2 BR, along urban bourbon trail

Hidden GEM, newly furnished in a safe, great area

The Sweet Spot! - Live Like a Local

★ Victorian Louisville ★ 1000 sqft Glassworks Loft

Glassworks Loft at Louisville Skyline
Family-friendly house rentals

Bourbon Belle- Cozy Germantown home with parking!

The Cottage @ Churchill • Derby! KY Expo, UL, SDF

4Bdrm ☑ Near Expo ☑ Downtown ☑ Spacious!

Derby City Bourbon Bungalow - by Germantown & UofL

Lofty Landings - Churchill Downs

Quaint Highland's Bungalow

The Third Spire-Churchill Downs-Fair Expo-UofL-SDF

The Caldwell Highlands/Germantown
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location

Lucky Horseshoe

Chic Downtown King Suite - Free Parking & Games

Downtown Luxury 1BR Apt near Louisville KY

Renovated Riverfront Apartment with Elevated Deck

Basement Apartment in Germantown

Historic Braden Suite in heart of NuLu action

Luxury King Bed | Parking · Golf Sim · Pool · Lou
Other great vacation rentals near Churchill Downs

Derby City Getaway!

Anjuna House - a Scandi riverfront forest getaway

Historic Cabin by Bourbon Trail

The Mashbill | Boutique Bourbon Retreat | Walkable

Cozy Home by Churchill Downs & Expo • Sleeps 6

Germantown Carriage House w/garage

The GiGi Airstream, Lakeside at Progress Park

The Cottage @ Mellwood
Destinations to explore
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Waterfront Park
- University of Louisville
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Hoosier National Forest
- Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- Jefferson Memorial Forest
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Big Four Bridge
- James B Beam Distilling
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
- Frazier History Museum
- Marengo Cave National Landmark
- Kentucky Science Center
- Bardstown Bourbon Company
- Cherokee Park
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- My Old Kentucky Home State Park





