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Distiller’s Reserve - Luxury 3-story 1895 Historic Home - Old Louisville

Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, near University of Louisville

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Massive kitchen with professional-style appliances
Sip bourbon. Share stories. Stay awhile.
Welcome to historic Old Louisville!
Primary bedroom
Primary bathroom en suite

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Distiller’s Reserve - Luxury 3-story 1895 Historic Home - Old Louisville

Fully renovated 3-story luxury historic home (1895) in the heart of Old Louisville, designed with a refined bourbon lounge aesthetic and premium, hotel-quality amenities throughout. Dark, warm, and sophisticated, the space invites you to pour a neat bourbon, sink into rich leather seating, and unwind in complete comfort.

Luxury Amenities
• Aveda bath products and hotel-quality towels
• High-thread-count sustainable cotton linens
• Hypoallergenic down-alternative comforters
• 2.5 spa-inspired baths with marble & quartz countertops and glass enclosures
• Ultra high-speed WiFi ideal for streaming and remote work
• Amazon Smart TVs in both living rooms

Living & Entertaining
• Two full living rooms with a cigar-lounge atmosphere and ample seating
• Professional-style kitchen fully equipped with premium cookware, utensils, and glassware
• Private chef available to curate a custom in-home dining experience

Bedrooms & Layout
• Four well-appointed bedrooms across quiet upper floors
• Designed for privacy, rest, and longer luxury stays
• Ideal for groups, couples, and executive travelers

Outdoor Spaces
• Covered front porch
• Rear deck with gas grill
• Private rear patio with fire pit and lounge seating

Perfect for bourbon trail travelers, Derby week guests, executive retreats, and upscale group stays seeking a private, high-end home with historic character—right in the center of everything Louisville has to offer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Booking requests from local residents (Louisville and surrounding areas) will be denied or cancelled without prior approval from the host.
We welcome well-behaved, house-trained dogs under 50 lbs (max 2). No puppies under 12 months. Pets must be current on vaccinations and flea prevention
A $50 pet fee applies per stay. Guest are responsible for any damage or additional cleaning. Please pick up waste and dispose of promptly.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-24-00759

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Louisville

Located in Old Louisville, a neighbourhood in Louisville, this holiday home is near theme parks. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Zoo. Consider Highland Festival Grounds for a night out or Thomas Edison House if you're travelling with kids.
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What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Conrad-Caldwell House Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Louisville Palace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fourth Street Live! - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The House Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A Taste of China - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Distiller’s Reserve - Luxury 3-story 1895 Historic Home - Old Louisville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Distiller’s Reserve - Luxury 3-story 1895 Historic Home - Old Louisville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Distiller’s Reserve - Luxury 3-story 1895 Historic Home - Old Louisville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Distiller’s Reserve - Luxury 3-story 1895 Historic Home - Old Louisville?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Distiller’s Reserve - Luxury 3-story 1895 Historic Home - Old Louisville located?

Located in the centre of Louisville, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Louisville, Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center. KFC Yum Center and Churchill Downs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great and the place is very nice. Charming with modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and great hosts! Location was perfect for a Louisville Football game weekend. Firepit and sting lights outside were a bonus! We will rent again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. Uber’s are very quick to anywhere you need to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of 8 of us went to the Bourbon and Beyond Festival and rented this VRBO for 5 nights. The host, Matt, was extremely accomodating, communicative, and helpful to us. We absolutely loved the backyard area and the ease of cooking in the kitchen and grilling. We all had a wonderful time and I would choose this home were I to visit Louisville again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OBC Getaway Reunion

Perfect for our needs in every way. Thank, Matt!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

This house is exactly as advertised and convenient to downtown, bourbon trail, camps Churchill downs and the freeways. Clean and updated, my wife wanted to get this kitchen moved to our house, lol. Family of 5 with plenty of space. Communication was Top Notch throughout, Matt and Melissa have a great well run property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bozwell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This property was amazing. The house was Beautiful and the surrounding area was great as well
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful house!

Great house, great host, well-stocked, everything you could ask for in a special place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

House is gorgeous. Proximity to downtown is great. Owners were very communicative and helpful. Can’t find anything bad to say at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

It was a last minute stay for us passing through town. Awesome place and beautiful design on the inside!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail Visit

Great location awesome house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay to see Louisville

Property was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Great location to see all of Louisville attractions and airport. Matthew was a great host and provided plenty of information regarding property and parking details. Would definitely stay here again next time we are in Louisville.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We absolutely love this place and plan on renting again if our travels bring us back to Louisville!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail

We had two couples that stayed at this property while doing the Bourbon Trail. The host was full of good information that was an extra added bonus, and their recommendations were spot on. We look forward to exploring Louisville again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail Weekend Getaway

Matthew was an excellent host. The house is beautiful and spacious, perfect for our group of 8. It is a short Uber ride to Whiskey Row and downtown Louisville. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kentucky Trip

Amazing house and host! Exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Slater F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and exciting

It was a great and fun house to stay in. The layout and kitchen were awesome! Louisville is an awesome place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourbon and Beyond

This house is fantastic. The owners communicate in a timely manner and made our stay great! Would absolutely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourbon trail fun

What a great place to act as home base for exploring Louisville and the Bourbon trail! Hosts had perfect recommendations for dining and suggestions for activities. Great time was had by all!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious comfortable home

Nicely decorated, updated everything, comfortable furniture and beds. Convenient location. We had a great time - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming speakeasy house

The house was great to stay and was plenty big for us. Close enough for us to the downtown area and other areas. Matt and Melissa are great and were able to give us a lot of recommendations for places to go and things to do. Would highly recommend staying here for anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing stay!

This is our second time staying at this house and had a great experience this time as well. The house is well appointed. We enjoyed the firepit one night and have zero complaints! Also Matt is really communicative if you need to reach out about anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Derby City Speakeasy

This property was fantastic! Clean, comfortable beds, good wifi, good water pressure for showers, big kitchen area and living rooms for hanging out. Although the property was not used to its fullest potential (we were in town for a convention), it was great. Would cone here again!!thmaking
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Visit to Louisville!

We absolutely loved staying in this historic home for our annual girls trip!! Mathew & Melissa have done an amazing job with this house - plenty of space, comfortables beds and great bathrooms, and a fabulous large kitchen and dining area! Would highly recommend and hope to come back for another visit!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place and convenient!

Matt’s home was fantastic for our family. We had a great time and it’s convenient to the fairgrounds and downtown. The home was very clean and beautifully decorated. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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