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Bright & cozy Germantown unit near Churchill Downs
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Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Air-conditioning
- Garden
- Internet access
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Explore the area

Louisville, KY
- University of LouisvillePlace, University of Louisville8 min walk
- Speed Art MuseumPlace, Speed Art Museum3 min drive
- L&N Federal Credit Union StadiumPlace, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium4 min drive
- Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)5 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Garden
About this property
Bright & cozy Germantown unit near Churchill Downs
Summary:
Discover your perfect getaway in Germantown at The Mini Expo Airbnb! This cozy two-bedroom retreat blends comfort & convenience with a private entrance, self-check-in, street parking, AC, & a fully equipped kitchen. Ideal for small families, business travelers, & digital nomads, enjoy available Wi-Fi & a friendly work space! Cozy space with modern amenities, near parks, dining, bars, & music venues. Very close to Churchill Downs, best spot to celebrate with the Derby Festivities!
The Space:
ACCESS TYPE:
▻ Guests will have access to the entire bottom unit.
MAIN FLOOR:
▻ Living Area- living room featuring a comfortable sofa and TV for entertainment
▻ Bedroom 1- with 1 queen bed, AC, and closet.
▻ Bedroom 2- with 1 sofa bed and AC
▻ Kitchen and Dining - featuring modern appliances (microwave, fridge, stove, oven, toaster, Keurig), AC, and a dining table that seats 4.
HIGHLIGHTS:
▻ Self check-in process
▻ Private entrance
▻ ACs in both bedrooms and kitchen
▻ Work-friendly!
▻ Prime location, perfect for work and business travelers!
▻ With available wifi, best for digital nomads and guests working from home!
▻ Convenient and cozy, home away from home
▻ Very near Churchill Downs, the best location to celebrate the Derby Week!
ACCESSIBILITY:
▻ Stairs to reach the entrance of the bottom unit
▻ Parking: Street Parking
Note: Our listing is located near The Z Bar, which has an outdoor patio where guests may gather to drink and socialize. While this adds to the vibrant atmosphere of the area, please note that there may be some noise, especially on busy nights. If you're sensitive to sound, we recommend bringing earplugs or using a white noise option for a more comfortable stay.
Guest Access:
PARKING:
▻ Street parking
ENTERING THE HOME:
▻ The Home is Accessed Via Self Check-In Using a Smart Lock with a Unique Code Per Guest.
The Neighborhood:
Nearby Popular Spots:
▻ University of Louisville – 5-minute drive
▻ Churchill Downs – 7-minute drive
▻ Downtown Louisville – 8-minute drive
▻ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory – 10-minute drive
▻ Muhammad Ali Center – 9-minute drive
▻ Kentucky International Convention Center – 8-minute drive
▻ KFC Yum! Center – 9-minute drive
▻ Louisville Zoo – 12-minute drive
▻ Louisville Mega Cavern – 12-minute drive
▻ Waterfront Park – 10-minute drive
▻ Cherokee Park – 12-minute drive
▻ Seneca Park – 15-minute drive
▻ Falls of the Ohio State Park – 13-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Breakfast / Coffee Spots:
▻ Please & Thank You – 6-minute drive
▻ Sunergos Coffee – 4-minute drive
▻ Highland Morning – 9-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Lunch Spots:
▻ The Cafe – 3-minute drive
▻ Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Café – 7-minute drive
▻ El Taco Luchador – 6-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Dinner Spots:
▻ Hammerheads – 7-minute drive
▻ Jack Fry's – 7-minute drive
▻ 610 Magnolia – 5-minute drive
▻ Harvest – 6-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Breweries:
▻ Against the Grain Brewery – 9-minute drive
▻ Gravely Brewing Co. – 7-minute drive
▻ Great Flood Brewing Company – 10-minute drive
▻ Goodwood Brewing Co. – 8-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Bars:
▻ Zanzabar – 3-minute drive
▻ Haymarket Whiskey Bar – 7-minute drive
▻ The Silver Dollar – 10-minute drive
▻ Taj Louisville – 9-minute drive
Getting Around:
GETTING AROUND:
▻ We recommend Uber or Lyft. We have not had any issues with either.
EVENT OR TOUR OPTIONS:
▻ If you are looking for a tour guide or event transportation in the area, please let us know! We would be happy to help.
Other Things to Note:
We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for your stay. The home is professionally cleaned and well-maintained, though minor signs of age may be present as this is a well-loved home rather than a hotel-style property. If anything needs attention, we’ll address it promptly to ensure a stress-free visit. We kindly ask that you treat the home as your own, and guests are responsible for any damages or loss, which should be reported immediately.
HOUSE RULES:
▻ Please do not unplug any electronics that are currently connected. Unplugging devices may result in a $100 fee.
▻ Strictly NO PARTIES.
▻ Please observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM
▻ Strictly NO SMOKING
▻ Kindly keep noise and activity neighbor-friendly.
▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.
▻ Visitors are welcome but only with prior notice and host approval.
By booking this property, you agree to follow ALL rules and guidelines outlined in the listing. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fee, charged to the credit card used for the reservation.
POLICIES:
▻ Early Check-In – We’ll do our best to accommodate! Same-day requests depend on our cleaning team, and for future stays, the only guaranteed option is booking the prior night (if available).
▻ Luggage Drop – We’re happy to allow luggage drop with prior host approval.
▻ Late Check-Out – Let us know by the day before. To guarantee a late check-out, the following night would need to be booked. Please note, unapproved late check-outs may incur a $50/hour fee, and check-outs at 12 PM or later will be considered an extra night’s stay.
▻ Package Delivery – We cannot guarantee safe or timely receipt of packages sent to the home. For reliability, we recommend using a local pick-up location or requesting doorstep delivery if sending items here.
▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.
▻ Third-Party Bookings - We cannot accept bookings made on behalf of someone else.
▻ Mail Back Service - If you forget something, we can mail it back for a $50 fee (as long as it’s not an oversized item)
▻ Cancellation - To receive a full refund, you must cancel within 24 hours before check-in. Any cancellations after this window will be charged according to the number of nights stayed.
▻ There are outdoor security cameras installed OUTSIDE the property for security purposes
Discover your perfect getaway in Germantown at The Mini Expo Airbnb! This cozy two-bedroom retreat blends comfort & convenience with a private entrance, self-check-in, street parking, AC, & a fully equipped kitchen. Ideal for small families, business travelers, & digital nomads, enjoy available Wi-Fi & a friendly work space! Cozy space with modern amenities, near parks, dining, bars, & music venues. Very close to Churchill Downs, best spot to celebrate with the Derby Festivities!
The Space:
ACCESS TYPE:
▻ Guests will have access to the entire bottom unit.
MAIN FLOOR:
▻ Living Area- living room featuring a comfortable sofa and TV for entertainment
▻ Bedroom 1- with 1 queen bed, AC, and closet.
▻ Bedroom 2- with 1 sofa bed and AC
▻ Kitchen and Dining - featuring modern appliances (microwave, fridge, stove, oven, toaster, Keurig), AC, and a dining table that seats 4.
HIGHLIGHTS:
▻ Self check-in process
▻ Private entrance
▻ ACs in both bedrooms and kitchen
▻ Work-friendly!
▻ Prime location, perfect for work and business travelers!
▻ With available wifi, best for digital nomads and guests working from home!
▻ Convenient and cozy, home away from home
▻ Very near Churchill Downs, the best location to celebrate the Derby Week!
ACCESSIBILITY:
▻ Stairs to reach the entrance of the bottom unit
▻ Parking: Street Parking
Note: Our listing is located near The Z Bar, which has an outdoor patio where guests may gather to drink and socialize. While this adds to the vibrant atmosphere of the area, please note that there may be some noise, especially on busy nights. If you're sensitive to sound, we recommend bringing earplugs or using a white noise option for a more comfortable stay.
Guest Access:
PARKING:
▻ Street parking
ENTERING THE HOME:
▻ The Home is Accessed Via Self Check-In Using a Smart Lock with a Unique Code Per Guest.
The Neighborhood:
Nearby Popular Spots:
▻ University of Louisville – 5-minute drive
▻ Churchill Downs – 7-minute drive
▻ Downtown Louisville – 8-minute drive
▻ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory – 10-minute drive
▻ Muhammad Ali Center – 9-minute drive
▻ Kentucky International Convention Center – 8-minute drive
▻ KFC Yum! Center – 9-minute drive
▻ Louisville Zoo – 12-minute drive
▻ Louisville Mega Cavern – 12-minute drive
▻ Waterfront Park – 10-minute drive
▻ Cherokee Park – 12-minute drive
▻ Seneca Park – 15-minute drive
▻ Falls of the Ohio State Park – 13-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Breakfast / Coffee Spots:
▻ Please & Thank You – 6-minute drive
▻ Sunergos Coffee – 4-minute drive
▻ Highland Morning – 9-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Lunch Spots:
▻ The Cafe – 3-minute drive
▻ Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Café – 7-minute drive
▻ El Taco Luchador – 6-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Dinner Spots:
▻ Hammerheads – 7-minute drive
▻ Jack Fry's – 7-minute drive
▻ 610 Magnolia – 5-minute drive
▻ Harvest – 6-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Breweries:
▻ Against the Grain Brewery – 9-minute drive
▻ Gravely Brewing Co. – 7-minute drive
▻ Great Flood Brewing Company – 10-minute drive
▻ Goodwood Brewing Co. – 8-minute drive
Nearby Favorite Bars:
▻ Zanzabar – 3-minute drive
▻ Haymarket Whiskey Bar – 7-minute drive
▻ The Silver Dollar – 10-minute drive
▻ Taj Louisville – 9-minute drive
Getting Around:
GETTING AROUND:
▻ We recommend Uber or Lyft. We have not had any issues with either.
EVENT OR TOUR OPTIONS:
▻ If you are looking for a tour guide or event transportation in the area, please let us know! We would be happy to help.
Other Things to Note:
We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for your stay. The home is professionally cleaned and well-maintained, though minor signs of age may be present as this is a well-loved home rather than a hotel-style property. If anything needs attention, we’ll address it promptly to ensure a stress-free visit. We kindly ask that you treat the home as your own, and guests are responsible for any damages or loss, which should be reported immediately.
HOUSE RULES:
▻ Please do not unplug any electronics that are currently connected. Unplugging devices may result in a $100 fee.
▻ Strictly NO PARTIES.
▻ Please observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM
▻ Strictly NO SMOKING
▻ Kindly keep noise and activity neighbor-friendly.
▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.
▻ Visitors are welcome but only with prior notice and host approval.
By booking this property, you agree to follow ALL rules and guidelines outlined in the listing. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fee, charged to the credit card used for the reservation.
POLICIES:
▻ Early Check-In – We’ll do our best to accommodate! Same-day requests depend on our cleaning team, and for future stays, the only guaranteed option is booking the prior night (if available).
▻ Luggage Drop – We’re happy to allow luggage drop with prior host approval.
▻ Late Check-Out – Let us know by the day before. To guarantee a late check-out, the following night would need to be booked. Please note, unapproved late check-outs may incur a $50/hour fee, and check-outs at 12 PM or later will be considered an extra night’s stay.
▻ Package Delivery – We cannot guarantee safe or timely receipt of packages sent to the home. For reliability, we recommend using a local pick-up location or requesting doorstep delivery if sending items here.
▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.
▻ Third-Party Bookings - We cannot accept bookings made on behalf of someone else.
▻ Mail Back Service - If you forget something, we can mail it back for a $50 fee (as long as it’s not an oversized item)
▻ Cancellation - To receive a full refund, you must cancel within 24 hours before check-in. Any cancellations after this window will be charged according to the number of nights stayed.
▻ There are outdoor security cameras installed OUTSIDE the property for security purposes
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About the area
Louisville
Merriwether, a neighbourhood in Louisville, is home to this apartment. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Zoo. Kentucky Derby Museum and Thomas Edison House are also worth visiting.

Louisville, KY
What's nearby
- University of Louisville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Du Pont Manual Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Trager Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Speed Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
- Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min walk
- Taco Bell - 16 min walk
- Circle K - 17 min walk
- White Castle - 5 min walk
- Denny's - 13 min walk
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