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

Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Louisville

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The Lucky Horseshoe courtyard is not your typical Louisville stay.
Twinkling lights cast a warm glow in the backyard.
The yard is fully enclosed creating a private atmosphere.
Chairs gathered around the firepit face a striking mural by a local artist.
The exposed brick wall anchors the space adding warmth and character.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Churchill Downs
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky Derby
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky Derby Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-22-00888
Property # 3163956

About the neighborhood

Louisville

Located in South Louisville, a neighborhood in Louisville, this vacation home is near theme parks. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights and Kentucky Kingdom is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Churchill Downs, or consider a night out at Highland Festival Grounds. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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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 Intl. 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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in South Louisville, this vacation 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

noah e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with back yard, friendly neighborhood within walking distance of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

makylie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I live in louisville and I don’t usually go to this part of louisville but this house was in a great location and very quiet neighborhood. It’s right beside church hill downs so would be perfect for Derby. We stayed to be closer to the UofL stadium and it was only a 8 min drive ! Highly recommend. Very clean and beautiful place !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Cute backyard. Close to the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Linda

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We hope you enjoy this home and your trip to Louisville!

Why they chose this property

We wanted to provide our guests with an authentic Churchill Downs experience.

What makes this property unique

The vibe of this home is a fun place where you can relax and experience the pride of Louisville, KY - Historic Churchill Downs.

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