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CUTE Home in GTown-4 Miles fm Churchill Downs & KY EXPO CTR! Private Parking!

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Private kitchen
Living room with sleeper sofa
Primary bedroom with private full bathroom
Room
Primary bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • University of Louisville
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • KFC Yum Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CUTE Home in GTown-4 Miles fm Churchill Downs & KY EXPO CTR! Private Parking!

The Bourbon Belle is a newly renovated historic shotgun home in the heart of Louisville's Germantown neighborhood. We are ready to host short term, mid-term, and long term rental guests. Digital nomads, nurses and healthcare professionals welcome!
Lots of natural light and tall ceilings make your stay feel comfy and warm just like home. Sleeps 4 comfortably and has 1.5 bathrooms. W/D. 2 Smart 55" TVs. High speed internet. EV Charging Station @ Full Stop Cafe across the street.
Centrally located, close to Downtown, U of Louisville, KY Fair &Expo Center, Louisville Airport, and only 3.2 miles away from Churchill Downs.
The space
The Bourbon Belle is one of Louisville's original shotgun homes. Louisville is known for it's preservation of these unique homes that "you could fire a shotgun from one end of the home out the other". They were built in the early 1890’s by German immigrants working in small farms and butcher shops.
We worked to restore this historic property with modern conveniences and comforts while keeping the rich tradition alive.
This home is 900 square feet and has 1 master bedroom and full bath, 1 queen sized sofa bed with half bath, large cozy papasan chair, fully stocked kitchen with all new appliances, 2 Smart TVs, high speed internet, back yard with patio and gas grill. Sleeps 4 comfortably, premium linens and towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner supplied.
Location! Location! Our neighborhood is known for walkability, local small business, and it’s vibrance!
Guest access-
Free street parking in the front. Lock box next to front door will release key inside for easy check in. No Pets, No Parties/Events please.
Other things to note-
Louisville is best known for it’s Bourbon tradition, Bluegrass music, and thoroughbred horse racing- the Kentucky Derby! We hope you have a chance to experience some of those traditions and also our great neighborhood bars and restaurants.
*We own the house next door which is currently under construction and will be available to book in 2025.

Property manager

Karen Sumner
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised 24/7.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Third Party bookings. No Local bookings unless approved by the owners. Must have previous positive reviews & zero negative reviews to book.
Additional fees may apply for lost keys, smoking indoors, presence of pets, stains or extra guests.
No parties/events! We will NEVER ask you to pay using an outside entity or third party.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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-23-01241

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Louisville

Located in Germantown, 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 Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Churchill Downs, or consider a night out at Highland Festival Grounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fourth Street Live! - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Canary Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Atrium Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Post - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CUTE Home in GTown-4 Miles fm Churchill Downs & KY EXPO CTR! Private Parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CUTE Home in GTown-4 Miles fm Churchill Downs & KY EXPO CTR! Private Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CUTE Home in GTown-4 Miles fm Churchill Downs & KY EXPO CTR! Private Parking!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CUTE Home in GTown-4 Miles fm Churchill Downs & KY EXPO CTR! Private Parking! located?

Located in Germantown, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cherokee Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from KFC Yum Center. Broadway Theatre and Norton Healthcare Pavilion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Louisville stay

The VRBO was in a perfect location for us. We attended a volleyball tournament at Louisville convention center. I would recommend anybody stay at this location. If we get back to Louisville, we will definitely try to stay at the same place.Tom Wilson
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Just what we needed!

We were near everything we needed. Perfect distance from Raising Canes. House was exactly like the pictures showed. Papasan chair was very comfy. Loved the Roku tv in the bedroom. Perfect for our volleyball weekend! Host was very responsive and checked to make sure we had arrived ok. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Bourbon Belle Stay

Came to Louisville for a long weekend to visit with my son and his girlfriend and to watch the national football championship game. Can’t imagine our staying at a hotel again as long as homes like this are available. It’s so much more relaxing and has the benefit of a kitchen available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle N.

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

Quick Getaway

Positives - As described, clean, good proximity to things to do, parking behind house, and effective for costNegatives - Immediate location is okay, but surrounding areas are pretty rough. That’s really the only complaint outside of noise from planes flying overhead. Some of the windows weren’t locked when we arrived. Not a big deal, so didn’t say anything to the host. Just thought it was weird.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Y.

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

Feels like home

This shotgun house is so adorable and roomy for a one bedroom. Extremely clean and up to date. The kitchen has all the tools you need to make an incredible dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

NAILE and antiques

Very nice. Beautifully decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Quiet getaway

The Bourbon Belle was the perfect location for a quick, quiet visit to Louisville. The home was cozy and comfortable, very convenient to downtown and distilleries and for hopping on/off the interstate. We’ve already recommended to friends that have Louisville and tastings in their travel plans. Thanks to Karen and Ken for sharing their stylishly updated shotgun house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reaghan D.

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

Great Location

Wonderful location and a lovely shotgun home. Was in town for work and ended up having to stay a few extra days - so glad I had this great space to come back to each evening. I also highly recommend Phalcha Coffee down the road :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa o.

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

Great location - clean property

Great and very quick stay. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Comfy Stay

We were in town to visit family, so we didn’t spend much time at all on property but it was a clean, comfortable place to hang our hats at the end of the day. Excellent communication with owner both before and during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

As advertised, great location

The place is clean, updated, and located close to all tourist attractions. The owners are very accommodating and easy to get in touch with if needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Felt brand new.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful home just outside of downtown Louisville, in a quiet suburb. This home was just remodeled and the homeowner provides all the amenities that you need for a comfortable stay. A ten minute drive and you’re downtown enjoying the great restaurants and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

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

Great Neighborhood

We loved our stay. The house had everything we needed. And the neighborhood was adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

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

Short trip

House was super cute and clean. Location was convenient!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary beth r.

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

Evening before the PGA

Lovely location perfect for getting around town and being near the Expo center for the PGA tournament at Valhalla. Everything was as expected. Parking was a breeze. thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Great location and beautiful quaint home

Great location in Germantown! Very close to everything in Louisville without staying right downtown. The house is very clean and quaint! Nicely decorated! Right across from Full Stop for a great breakfast (natural good food).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci L.

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

Kentucky Derby Mother/ Daughter trip!

Beautiful home in a great neighborhood! We really enjoyed having a kitchen to cook our meals in and it was well equipped. Parking on the street was easy even on Derby weekend. The house is decorated well and very comfortable. I am so glad we stayed here vs a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Q.

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

Super Cute Home in Great Neighborhood

We stayed here for 5 nights working remote and taking in Derby week festivities. The place is just as described and bigger than we thought it would be. There were two of us in our party, and we were very comfortable. Place is well stocked, and the neighborhood is great for walking and exploring. The hosts were awesome - very responsive and worked with us on a late checkout. Highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Nice place to stop!

We were looking for a place to stop between Millersburg, Ohio and Chattanooga, Tennessee and decided to stay here. It was close to dining and shopping and we slept well, the area felt safe and if you are into baseball, horses or bourbon it would be a great place to stay a couple nights for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

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

Fantastic Home

This home was beautiful. It was super clean, had great amenities, great water pressure,and a comfortable bed. The location was perfect. Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance and the house is just a couple minutes from downtown. Plenty to do and see. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine L.

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

Very clean & cute home!

The home was very clean and cute, well put together. It is located in a safe neighborhood with people everywhere running or walking their dogs. Lots of local eating establishments within a close distance. Host was very punctual and quick to respond! Overall a good stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Great stay!

Home was perfect for what we needed. Karen was great to communicate with and very friendly. House was exactly as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Sweet house!

This place has great vibes! The house was so comfortable and relaxing. The only surprise was the takedown reno of the house next door (the same owner as this house) without notification prior to my booking. The noise was disruptive for a couple days while working from home. If that wasn’t the case this place would’ve been a solid 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Sumner

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Hi there,
My husband Ken and I have lived in the Highlands/Germantown area since 1997. I am a nurse and real estate agent and he runs our real estate investment company. I am originally from Louisville and met my California man while studying at the University of Kentucky. However, we both graduated from the University of Louisville!
We love Louisville, know the history and all the cool things to see and do. We love being centrally located and close to everything cool! Just let us know what your interests are and if you need some tips we'd be happy to help!

Why they chose this property

Eclectic vibe, walkability, local restaurants, bars, and shops with a neighborhood feel.
Owners are also the operators. We have a vested interest in maintaining quality and ease of communication to make your stay the best it can be!

What makes this property unique

Coffee shop and local market across the street at the Full Stop Station Cafe.
Location close to Airport, University of Louisville, Churchill Downs, Downtown, restaurants, shops, and parks.
One full bathroom and one half bathroom to quickly get ready and go to your event or evening out.

Languages:

English

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