DERBY CITY SPEAKEASY 3-story 4-bedroom Historic Mansion 2 mi to Whiskey Row-NULU

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Entire home

Massive kitchen with professional-style appliances

Private outdoor living area with fire pit and gas grill.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

Explore the area

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville
‪12 min walk‬
KFC Yum Center
‪4 min drive‬
Kentucky Exposition Center
‪4 min drive‬
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

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

Historic Old Louisville is the quintessential spot to call home after a day of bourbon tasting and culinary adventures. Just two miles from Whiskey Row and NULU with its legendary distilleries and award-winning restaurants, this meticulously rehabilitated mansion built in 1895 has been outfitted for the ultimate in modern luxury, style and comfort. The space is dark, warm and mysterious and it’s sleek cigar lounge atmosphere beckons you to pour a neat glass of Kentucky’s finest bourbon and sink deep into one of the rich leather couches as you sip and reflect. Upstairs, you’ll find high thread-count sustainable cotton linens, Aveda bath products and hotel-quality towels to elevate your experience. Located less than 3 miles to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Exposition Center, you’ll find all the best Louisville has to offer is just a few minutes away. The professional-style kitchen is fully equipped with proper cookware, utensils, and glassware for all your culinary needs. If cooking is not your style, our private chef is available to tailor a menu to your specific tastes. The home’s two living rooms provide abundant lounging space and the ultra high-speed WiFi allows for the fastest streaming on your devices or the Amazon smart TV’s. We look forward to providing a personal experience for all of our guests and can’t wait to share this beautiful home with you!

Property manager

Matthew C

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Booking requests from local residents (Louisville and surrounding areas) will be denied or cancelled without prior approval from the host.

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

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

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.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

University of Louisville - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Kentucky International Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
KFC Yum Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Kentucky Exposition Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Churchill Downs - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger Boy Diner - ‬7 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
‪Old Louisville Coffee Co-op - ‬11 min walk
‪Dizzy Whizz Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
‪Tavern - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DERBY CITY SPEAKEASY 3-story 4-bedroom Historic Mansion 2 mi to Whiskey Row-NULU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DERBY CITY SPEAKEASY 3-story 4-bedroom Historic Mansion 2 mi to Whiskey Row-NULU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DERBY CITY SPEAKEASY 3-story 4-bedroom Historic Mansion 2 mi to Whiskey Row-NULU?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DERBY CITY SPEAKEASY 3-story 4-bedroom Historic Mansion 2 mi to Whiskey Row-NULU located?

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

2 Feb, 2025

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

Tara S.

23 Jan, 2025

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

Jill G.

13 Jan, 2025

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

Fun getaway

Enjoyed everything about this beautiful property. Snow came in when we were supposed to check in and Matt made sure to communicate with us on check in. Extra blankets and towels, but my favorite part is that we had a private chef come in to the beautiful kitchen and cook us an amazing supper! Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

30 Dec, 2024

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

Christopher T.

22 Dec, 2024

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

Elizabeth B.

1 Dec, 2024

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

Louisville

The hosts were very helpful with restaurant and local information. Beautiful home, lovingly restored with plenty of space to hang out in a group. Great kitchen! Comfortable bedrooms.Very convenient jump off point for anything you want to do.I highly recommend this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J R.

21 Nov, 2024

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

stephanie b.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Jay E.

7 Oct, 2024

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

William M.

4 Oct, 2024

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

IMPRESSED

My buddies and I came to Louisville to golf for a couple of days. Your Home was warm and inviting. The remodeled kitchen and baths were "state of the art"! My crew was a little apprehensive of the neighborhood, but there were NO issues and it was completely unfounded. PS Communication was very good!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

5 Sept, 2024

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

Guys Golf Trip

Great property for any visit to Louisville. 4 of us stayed for four days in August as part of a guys' golf trip to the region. The house was very comfortable and well decorated. Plenty of space for us 4 We were all impressed by the warm feel inside and the great outdoor sitting area in the backyard. It was very clear that the owners take great pride in making their guests feel welcome. That was also evident in the truly first class check-in instructions and great communication in general. If you're visiting Louisville, consider this property as your home base.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luci H.

31 Aug, 2024

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

Family Bourbon Trail Excursion

This was our first trip to Louisville. The host/hostess offered great suggestions on places to eat/drink and places to visit. The historical home was beautifully remodeled and stocked with the essentials. Would recommend for a family or group of friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Lauren W.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Extended stay in Louisville

We were in Louisville for almost two weeks for a series of basketball tournaments at the nearby Expo Center. The house was perfect - beautifully decorated, clean, great location - felt like a home away from home. The owner was quickly responsive to questions and inquiries. We would stay here again anytime!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

8 Jul, 2024

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

The Perfect stay in bourbon country.

Matt and Melissa were very informative and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay in Louisville. The property is absolutely amazing! A beautiful comfortable home with high end finishes worked into a historic building. The right mix of comfy and luxury. Very well situated in a nice quiet neighborhood, and a great launching point to explore the town. I couldn’t ask for more, and it will be our place to go whenever we visit the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

3 Jul, 2024

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

J3 Bourbon Spree

We came to the Bourbon Trail to celebrate our son’s 21st bday. The owner was incredibly helpful with local entertainment and food. There were 8 of us. We had plenty of space. The kitchen was a gathering place and fully equipped for large meals. The location was close to all downtown distilleries and restaurants. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Great Location and Gathering Places

The house is decorated so nicely with lots of areas to gather. The location is fantastic with it being only a couple of miles from all of the downtown distilleries, restaurants and shopping. The owner was also very responsive. My husband and I stayed with our grown children and we loved hanging out in the backyard to watch the fireflies. Highly recommend this house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

24 Jun, 2024

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

sarah l.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing House

One of the best properties I’ve ever stayed at. Matt was communicative, had some great food/drink place recommendations, the instructions on check in and check out were clear and concise. We felt very welcome. The property was insanely gorgeous, decorated to perfection and was very comfortable for the 6 of us during our stay. We plan to rent it the next time we are in Louisville.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

19 May, 2024

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

Bourbon and Friends

Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

15 Apr, 2024

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

great host, great house

this is a beautifully renovated home convenient to town and the highways to surround areas. Super close to the airport. 4 old friends shared the space for four nights and we each at our own room there's plenty of space to unpack. 2 1/2 bath was just right for us...no bumping into each other, day or night. Very comfortable beds, ridiculously large, modern near – commercial quality kitchen. The two large sitting areas each have a TV and lots of comfortable seating. bedrooms all have TVs as well. Nice front porch for sitting and reading; big backyard with a fire pit, ample seating, and space. Last but not least, there's a reason Matt and Melissa are super host. Before, during and after our stay they were accommodating, and communication was nearly instantaneous. thanks for sharing!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Andrew J.

7 Apr, 2024

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

Great House to Experience Louisville

My family and I loved staying at this property. Owners were super responsive and helpful. 7 of us came for a trip to experience Louisville, Churchill Downs, and all of the surrounding distilleries. Awesome location to do everything we wanted to do. The house itself is extremely clean, well-kept and has all the amenities you need. We ended up spending more time at the property than we expected because it was that comfortable. We hope to come back to this property in the future, and thanks to the owners for an amazing stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K., Evansville, Indiana

11 Feb, 2024

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

Great House

Everything was great! The furniture was comfortable and the linens smelled clean. The host was great and communication couldn’t have been better. The check out process was super easy and they had fresh baked cookies for us at check in. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

11 Feb, 2024

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

Bourbon Trail Visit

Great location awesome house

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni C.

31 Dec, 2023

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

The bar for all VRBOs

I cannot say enough good things about this house! The design, the location, the property owner’s hospitality…it has it all. We stayed here to visit Louisville for a few days and travel to the Ark Encounter for a day. Matt was more than helpful with questions about the surrounding area, restaurants, and things to do. If we ever make it to the Derby, this is where we will stay. Don’t hesitate to book!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023