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New! Close to all Derby Festivities, 10-min drive to Churchill Downs

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Living area
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Food and drink
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Playground on site
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

About this property

New! Close to all Derby Festivities, 10-min drive to Churchill Downs

"Beautiful and clean! We enjoyed our stay and it's perfect for a group of friends or family."

“Brandon's place is beautiful and clean! We enjoyed our stay and it's perfect for a group of friends or family. We were in town for the Guitar Festival at the University of Louisville and the location was perfect for our needs."

"Everything was just above and beyond"

“We had an excellent stay at Urban Retreat. Appreciated the cleanliness and the homey atmosphere and loved the decor of this home. It worked well for our family, which included 4 children. Many great restaurants within 10 minutes and the lovely riverfront park and playground nearby. We would stay again. Thank you, Brandon!”

3-bed, 3-bath getaway in the heart of Louisville, KY! We are centrally located to all that downtown has to offer. Great food and drinks await in the nearby trendy neighborhoods of Nulu, Butchertown and the Highlands, we are 2 miles from the Yum Center, and a 10 minute drive to Churchill Downs. Quick access to I-64 & I-65 - the perfect homebase for the Bourbon Trail. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

The space
Our home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths (2 queen beds w/private bathrooms and 1 full size bed and an additional hall bath) plus a pull-out sofa in the spacious living room. The modern kitchen includes a dining area and stocked coffee bar, and there is also a washer & dryer. The backyard retreat has additional hangout and dining space, and the driveway has parking space for 3 cars.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property

Other things to note
Right next door our friends at Pizza Lupo serve up some of the best pizza in the city, and you can walk around the corner to Vernon Lanes for some bowling fun. Lou City soccer stadium is also within walking distance, as well as many of the coffee shops, restaurants and bars in Clifton and Butchertown.

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About the area

Louisville

Butchertown, a neighbourhood in Louisville, is home to this holiday home. 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 while in town? See what's happening at Churchill Downs or Lynn Family Stadium.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Historic Frankfort Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mellwood Art Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Louisville Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lynn Family Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nulu Market Place - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Headliners Music Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whirling Tiger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Play - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪South Seas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Decade - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The coffee bar was really nice and very much appreciated, the house was very clean and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property that was perfect for my family's visit to Louisville. In total we had four adults and two young children (under the age of 4) and there was plenty of space to spread out and relax. The location of the home makes for easy walking to some local shops, restaurants, and parks. The host is extremely responsive. I'd recommend this location to anyone traveling to Louisville.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Great Stay for Weekend in Louisville

Fantastic property. Perfect for a group stay over the weekend in Louisville. Easy walking distance to NuLu. Parking is a little tricky but doable. Will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE B.

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

Nice property

The location was great. Super short trip to downtown. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Thanks Michelle, we’d love to have you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Top notch

My first time using VRBO and this place was top notch! Exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

We loved this home!

Beautifully decorated; well stocked with anything you could need. We would love to have a reason to come back! So comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Great House for Families or Groups

We had a great weekend getaway at this house! It was perfect for our group of three adults and three teenagers — plenty of space and very comfortable. The house was clean, the beds were cozy, and the backyard was a great place to hang out and relax. I loved that every bedroom had a TV and there 3 bathrooms! Big bonus: there’s an amazing pizza place right next door! Highly recommend.!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD C.

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

Louisville Ky. House

Nicely renovated older home. Nice neighborhood. Great for family stay. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2024
Thanks, Richard. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back and stay with us next time you’re in town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Race S.

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

Thanksgiving in LVille

Great stay, perfect for family of 4. A little too cold to fully enjoy the backyard/fire. Great location other than a really tight driveway. Brandon was really helpful and provided awesome recommendations for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
Thanks, Race. Hope you come back and stay for the next tourney!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

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

Business trip

Everything I was looking for. Easy access to Hwy with on ramp right behind house. 5 minutes to downtown, great food options minutes away on foot, including right next door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thanks, Scott! Hope to have you back in he near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

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

Thunder Over Featival

Absolutely loved the host! He was amazing at communicating!! Place was super clean, comfy, stocked, and location for what we wanted was perfect!! Came down with our best friends and kids and this place was perfect for 8 people we had 4 adults and 4 kids perfect size! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
Thanks Zachary! You guys were awesome. Come back and stay soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Best of Louisville

I'm a longtime Louisvillian, and this place reminded me how enjoyable our city can be. It puts you at the doorstep of some of the city's coolest spots, without the parking and navigation hassles that can sometimes discourage locals from visiting this neighborhood. Our first night, we visited Pizza Lupo, Vernon Lanes and Sergio's World Beers - as Louisville as any spots you'll find - and we probably didn't walk more than a couple hundred feet all told. The unit itself is every bit as comfortable, clean and spacious as it appears in the photos (although the photos don't even show the very nice propane fire pit in the backyard). It was also as well-appointed as any short-term rental (or hotel, for that matter) that I've ever stayed in. The only drawback is the narrow driveway that's a little challenging to navigate onto a surprisingly busy road. I'd advise meeting up ahead of time to limit the number of cars on site if possible... although most of the time you'll be walking, anyway. In summary, a great house in a fantastic location at a very reasonable price - all very professionally managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY H.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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