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This is How We Derby in Historic St. Matthews
Holiday home in Louisville with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 1900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Louisville, KY
- Place, Mall St. Matthews4 min drive
- Place, Louisville Waterfront Park8 min drive
- Place, Louisville Zoo10 min drive
- Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Basement
1 Single Sofa Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Murphy Bed
Primary
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
This is How We Derby in Historic St. Matthews
Whether you are in town for the Derby or touring the numerous distilleries, we have it all!
This historic house has all the modern amenities that will make your trip to Louisville extra special! We are walking distance to a local natural foods market and all the best cocktails and culinary options that Kentucky has to offer.
The space:
SLEEPS SEVEN GUEST COMFORTABLY
King in the Master Suite + Private Bathroom
King in the Guest Bedroom.
Double in the Second Guest Bedroom.
Pull-out Twin Sofa Bed in Basement
Guest access
All closets will be locked but each room has Garment Rack.
Part of the basement will be blocked off by a security gate. Please do not try to enter
ST MATTHEWS NEIGHBORHOOD:
*** YOU CAN WALK TO EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW ***
PARKS
Seneca Park is .8 miles away and a wonderful morning walk or jog
RESTAURANTS
COFFEE: STARBUCKS, SUNERGOES, HEINE, ABOL
BBQ: MOMMAS
MEXICAN: TACO CHOZA, TACO LUCHADOR
THAI: SIMPLY THAI, great bar as well
BREAKFAST: BISCUIT BELLY, HIGHLAND MORNING, BRUEGGERS BAGELS
PUB: THE RAVEN
SEAFOOD: FISHERY
PIZZA: DIORIO’S, COALS, SPINELLIS, SAINTS
VIETNAMESE/PHO/SUSHI/CUBAN: NAM NAM CAFÉ, DISTRICT 6 , ASAHI, MOJITO IN HAVANA, SENORA AREPA
SALAD: GREEN DISTRICT
OPEN FOR LUNCH: DISTRICT 6, TACO LUCHADOR, DRAKES
BARS
SPORTS BARS/OPEN LATE
DRAKES – great food, plenty of TVs
SAINTS – our favorite sports bar with pizza + drinks + great service
TIN ROOF – open until 4am and plenty of dancing and live music. Great if you are looking for a late night party spot
GERSTLES – open until 4am and a popular late night casual scene with live music.
THE FOX DEN BILLIARDS – open until 4am and has a lot of billiards tables, we don’t go there a lot but it usually has a crowd late at night
MOJITO IN HAVANA – live Cuban music some nights, delicious specials
COCKTAIL
NEVER SAY DIE BAR – our go to place for a unique experience and tasty cocktail
SPEAKEASY: BLACK RABBIT – a little over a mile away. Must make reservation. Found on the left side of Eqqus Jack, look for thebook shelf and knock hard
GROCERY
RAINBOW BLOSSOM: – our local grocery with everything you may need + many organic options and fresh juices
PAUL’S– .4 miles away but not as close at Rainbow Blossom but another great option for local + smoothies +sandwiches
CVS
WALGREENS
SHOPPING
BLUSH BOUTIQUE for the ladies
LIQUOR STORE
Top Hat and State Liquor are walking distance
This historic house has all the modern amenities that will make your trip to Louisville extra special! We are walking distance to a local natural foods market and all the best cocktails and culinary options that Kentucky has to offer.
The space:
SLEEPS SEVEN GUEST COMFORTABLY
King in the Master Suite + Private Bathroom
King in the Guest Bedroom.
Double in the Second Guest Bedroom.
Pull-out Twin Sofa Bed in Basement
Guest access
All closets will be locked but each room has Garment Rack.
Part of the basement will be blocked off by a security gate. Please do not try to enter
ST MATTHEWS NEIGHBORHOOD:
*** YOU CAN WALK TO EVERYTHING LISTED BELOW ***
PARKS
Seneca Park is .8 miles away and a wonderful morning walk or jog
RESTAURANTS
COFFEE: STARBUCKS, SUNERGOES, HEINE, ABOL
BBQ: MOMMAS
MEXICAN: TACO CHOZA, TACO LUCHADOR
THAI: SIMPLY THAI, great bar as well
BREAKFAST: BISCUIT BELLY, HIGHLAND MORNING, BRUEGGERS BAGELS
PUB: THE RAVEN
SEAFOOD: FISHERY
PIZZA: DIORIO’S, COALS, SPINELLIS, SAINTS
VIETNAMESE/PHO/SUSHI/CUBAN: NAM NAM CAFÉ, DISTRICT 6 , ASAHI, MOJITO IN HAVANA, SENORA AREPA
SALAD: GREEN DISTRICT
OPEN FOR LUNCH: DISTRICT 6, TACO LUCHADOR, DRAKES
BARS
SPORTS BARS/OPEN LATE
DRAKES – great food, plenty of TVs
SAINTS – our favorite sports bar with pizza + drinks + great service
TIN ROOF – open until 4am and plenty of dancing and live music. Great if you are looking for a late night party spot
GERSTLES – open until 4am and a popular late night casual scene with live music.
THE FOX DEN BILLIARDS – open until 4am and has a lot of billiards tables, we don’t go there a lot but it usually has a crowd late at night
MOJITO IN HAVANA – live Cuban music some nights, delicious specials
COCKTAIL
NEVER SAY DIE BAR – our go to place for a unique experience and tasty cocktail
SPEAKEASY: BLACK RABBIT – a little over a mile away. Must make reservation. Found on the left side of Eqqus Jack, look for thebook shelf and knock hard
GROCERY
RAINBOW BLOSSOM: – our local grocery with everything you may need + many organic options and fresh juices
PAUL’S– .4 miles away but not as close at Rainbow Blossom but another great option for local + smoothies +sandwiches
CVS
WALGREENS
SHOPPING
BLUSH BOUTIQUE for the ladies
LIQUOR STORE
Top Hat and State Liquor are walking distance
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 2:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Do not have a crib available
Events
No events allowed
Close to bars for a bachelor or bachelorette party
Pets
No pets allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Close to bars for a bachelor or bachelorette party
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
Property Registration Number 22-01019
About the area
Louisville
Located in Louisville, this holiday home is in the city centre. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium or Churchill Downs. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
Louisville, KY
What's nearby
- Mall St. Matthews - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Louisville Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
- KFC Yum Center - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
- Louisville Mega Cavern - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
- Louisville Zoo - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Drake's - 9 min walk
- Tin Roof Louisville in St.Matthews - 8 min walk
- Starbucks - 4 min walk
- Fox Den - 6 min walk
- Saints Bar - 8 min walk
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Hosted by Dustin Bohac

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