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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

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Outdoor space
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Louisville, KY

Kentucky International Convention Center
‪6 min walk‬
KFC Yum Center
‪12 min walk‬
Louisville Slugger Museum
‪16 min walk‬
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Spacious 900 sq. ft. loft located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and one block from 4th Street Live!, the premier downtown entertainment facility. You'll be 4 blocks from the KFC YUM! Center as well as the Great Lawn overlooking the Ohio River, 2 blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and less than 10 minutes from Churchill Downs! Free parking in a secured parking garage (entrance height is 6'1")!

Property manager

Justin Shaw

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties, No events, Not suitable for wedding parties, bridal or groom gatherings, bachelor or bachelorette parties, No smoking of any kind

I do love to party but this is a boutique loft with 17 condo owners, most of which are the quiet type.

The neighbors are family and do look out for each other. There is a building noise ordinance of 10 P.M. on weekdays and 11 P.M. on weekends.

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 1012-734356

About the area

Louisville

Located in Downtown Louisville, a neighbourhood in Louisville, this condo 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Muhammad Ali Center, or check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

Fourth Street Live! - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Louisville Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kentucky International Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
KFC Yum Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Louisville Slugger Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mi CASITA ON FOURTH - ‬1 min walk
‪The Old Seelbach Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Sway - ‬5 min walk
‪Guy Fieri's Smokehouse - ‬2 min walk
‪Sports & Social Club - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Derby City Loft! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Derby City Loft!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Derby City Loft!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Derby City Loft! located?

Located in Downtown Louisville, this family-friendly Louisville condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Fourth Street Live!, Kentucky International Convention Center and KFC Yum Center. Louisville Slugger Museum and Louisville Waterfront Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

4 Mar, 2025

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

Cute loft, great location

My husband and I were in Louisville to watch a track meet. We had everything we needed, no detail left out. The loft was clean and welcoming. We enjoyed listening to some of the old records on the player. Loved having laundry on site.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Dec, 2024

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

Great long weekend getaway

This is the perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

24 Oct, 2024

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

Loved it!!

I lived the loft, it was clean and everything I expected from the booking. I will be looking for this place when we return!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect Location

Very cozy and comfortable loft ! Perfect Location for everything downtown Louisville has to offer !! Short walking distance to everything... Communication with owner was great....Loved the stay. .i cant wait for next Louisville event!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan D.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Loved the the property but...

We really enjoyed the property. really cool loft comfortable and clean but the homeless man screaming at the top of his lungs at 2:00 in the morning on the bench right outside in the alley was a little disconcerting The next night it was a female as well as a commotion at 4:00 in the morning between several young people. Was able to hear everything going on through windows. Felt safe going to and from the property during the day but would not want to go out at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuben H.

31 May, 2024

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

Great Place

Great location, and the place was beautiful and clean. Would highly recommend for anyone who needs a place to stay

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

13 May, 2024

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

Great relocation

This location is perfect! The condo was spacious and perfect for our needs. Great information for things to do. We really enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

7 May, 2024

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

Comfy Apartment

This is a nicely located apartment and it was so convenient to have parking. We found a good restaurant within walking distance and after having travelled for a few days enjoyed just relaxing in the apartment. Justin did a great job communicating. I would definitely recommend it for a downtown Louisville stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee T.

4 Mar, 2024

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

Great weekend getaway!

Great communication with host! Property was just what we were hoping for! Thank you for sharing your space with us...we really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

31 Dec, 2023

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

Perfect location AND space!

Cozy, place with an inviting atmosphere the minute you walk in! I felt comfortable and right at home with all the essentials there. I adored the couch and blankets to snuggle with, as well as the amazing selection of vinyls to play on the record player! The secured parking garage is also a plus. This is an ideal location and loft design that I would stay at again. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LESLEE

4 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The place was really cute.. Had an enjoyable experience.. It was convenient and clean

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

26 Nov, 2023

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

Perfect getaway

My husband and I were in town for a concert at the Palace. This place exceeded our expectations. Very cool looking place. Perfect location. The owner was very responsive with our questions and it was very easy to get in and free parking! Highly recommend! Will be planning another trip soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

15 Nov, 2023

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

Derby City Loft - Amazing as always!

This is our second time staying here and we have referred this location to many others. Justin is a great host and we know we never have to worry about any issues with his property. From check in to check out, he provides all the necessary information and support for a stress free stay. We highly recommend this property or ANY property from Justin!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer N.

4 Oct, 2023

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

Excellent Experience

Place was great! My wife and came to town for our 5th wedding anniversary and this place worked perfect for us. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., slidell Louisiana

28 Sept, 2023

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

JUST PERFECT

This is a little gem. My husband and I absolutely loved it. We are already considering another trip next year to Kentucky and are going to book here. It is VERY convenient, downtown and walking distance to everything. Would Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

20 Sept, 2023

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

Cozy apartment

Justin was great in quickly responding to questions we had. The property is very close to 4th Street Live. The unit is extremely clean and perfect for a weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect! Like living at home.

We loved everything about the loft. We were at a convention with about 3,000 other people. Most stayed in hotels for the same cost per night WITHOUT free parking, full kitchen, and washer/dryer! Those staying in the Hyatt or Embassy Suites had the exact same walk each morning/evening that we did. We felt so comfortable, we started saying, :Shall we go home now" meaning back to the Loft! I have no plans to return to downtown Louisville; however, if I do in the future, this will be the FIRST place I check to see if it is available.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Great Spot

This was our first time staying overnight in Louisville and we are so glad we chose this loft for the night. Location was great and we absolutely loved the floors, the brick walls, and the vinyl collection. The couch was so comfortable to relax on after a day of activities. Communication for checking in and out was great. If we are ever back in the area we will definitely check to see if this place is available again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Great property and location in downtown Louisville!

The derby loft apartment is in a secure locked building which made me feel safe. It was very clean, was exactly as the online photos had shown, and in a great section of the building on the 2nd floor with no outside noise heard. It has an abundant music selection, informative books, and a great visitor guide prepared by the owner. Check out was extremely easy and it has all the cooking and cleaning essentials for use which is a huge benefit. We were thoroughly satisfied with our 4 night stay and would definitely stay here again! Thank you Justin!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance Z., Metamora, IL

12 Jun, 2023

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

Louisville did not disappoint!

We had a wonderful anniversary weekend in Louisville! Justin's loft apartment was perfect and in a location convenient to so many things in the area. Very impressed with information received before we arrived, the ease of check in and parking, the cleanliness and comfort of the loft, and so many other details Justin had covered. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

21 May, 2023

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

Great location

We stayed here for a long weekend and could not have been happier with the property. It was in a great location to do everything downtown as well as to head out to the bourbon trail. Access to the parking garage was an excellent feature. The space was perfect for two people. Very clean and had a comfy couch for watching movies or relaxing. Overall so happy with our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

27 Apr, 2023

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

Urban getaway

Nice modern loft in Louisville. Had a great time. Really enjoyed the original hard wood floors.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

24 Apr, 2023

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

It was great!!

Loved the space!! We came for a concert and loved how close it was to the KFC Yum Center.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

10 Apr, 2023

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

Excellent location. Walking distance to everything.

Great location. Walking distance to everything! It was very clean. Justin has thought of everything from coffee to lint roller. Highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

19 Mar, 2023

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

So cozy!

We really enjoyed our stay. The overall feel/theme of the loft was very inviting and cozy, and the location was perfect for a night out on 4th street. We loved looking through and playing the records. That was our favorite! Would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Justin Shaw

Welcome! I'm a professional musician and music instructor born and raised here in Louisville. I love traveling, music and a good cocktail. Please don't be afraid to ask for any suggestions on dining, watering holes or night life. Cheers!

Why they chose this property

I purchased this loft in 2008, just as Louisville was starting to revitalize its downtown area. The very first day I walked into the building to check out what was going on, I also met Alice Cooper (yes THE Alice Cooper) a block away who was trying to revive a bat.