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1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE

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A historic brick house with a front porch, numbered 12210, located at 12210 Old Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY.
A brick house with a garden in front, a driveway, and a large tree.
A living room with a curved sofa, a piano, a fireplace, and a large painting.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a dishwasher. There is a sign on the refrigerator that reads "Crazy Cat Lady." The kitchen has a brick wall and a shelf with various items on it.
Bathroom

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Village Square Shopping Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Renaissance Fun Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE

This historic Joseph Abell House was built in 1803 and is located in Middletown, Kentucky. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house sits on a two-acre property.

The building is located in the main house of Joseph Abell's 600-acre plantation. It includes a secret entry to the underground railroad, which is believed to be one of the last locations the slaves would be housed in before crossing the Ohio River.

The Abell house is a five-bay two-story brick structure with a one-story wing extending off the east side of the main block. The layout of the house is composed of a central hall with a room off each side. All of the original woodwork remains intact.

The grounds are currently filled with over 25 different varieties of flowers, and native trees and blanketed with beautiful ivy. The owner has installed a natural stone patio, a firepit & an outdoor pizza oven that can hold many gatherings.

This is a furnished rental property that comes with the basic furniture a tenant will need to live in the space, like a couch, beds, a coffee table, a dining room table and chairs, basic kitchen appliances, and a washer & a dryer. The rental has two entrances (back and side of the house) for guests. There is a large parking lot for multiple cars.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3484831
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Louisville

Middletown, a neighborhood in Louisville, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Mega Cavern and Louisville Waterfront Park, while Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at KFC Yum Center or Plainview Tennis Center.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Eastgate Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Village Square Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Renaissance Fun Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 20 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 20 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE located?

Located in Middletown, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Eastgate Shopping Center and Village Square Shopping Center. Stonefield Square Shopping Center and Middletown Station Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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