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Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

Lakefront cabin with water park and free breakfast

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Private log cabin with all new modern amenities
Fully equipped kitchen with frig, dishwasher, microwave, stove and double oven
Dining area for enjoying the gourmet breakfast brought to your door
Unique touches throughout
Taks a luxurious hot soak with hand- crafted soaps and bath salts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Chenoweth Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, KFC Yum Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

Enjoy your own log cabin on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake as you start on the bourbon trail, head to the races or visit great museums. It's been the location for four movies, including Lifetime, as well as several commercials! Period furnishings and modern conveniences make this an unforgettable retreat. A massive stone fireplace creates a quiet ambiance. Tasteful antiques appoint the cabin for a step back in time.

Captain's Cabin offers a special one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by history and luxury simultaneously. You will enjoy your own full kitchen, fully equipped and stocked with spices and supplies. The bath has been lovingly renovated while retaining the clawfoot tub. Enjoy a long soak with hand-crafted scrubs and soaps. There is no shower! You are surrounded in comfort from the ultra soft sheets, luxurious robes, and Sleep Number bed to the gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning. Continental breakfast is provided on weekdays. (We promise you won't go hungry!) Join us for a Cooking With Bourbon Dinner Experience on weekends. Sip wine by the fireplace, read on the back porch swings or enjoy the wildlife visiting the lake from the front porch. Only 17 minutes from downtown Louisville, you are surrounded by 8 acres of woods and wildlife. Take a walk along the lake, hike through the woods and discover the waterfall. Take a canoe ride or go wading in the smooth limestone creek. Warm up by the firepit and roast marshmallows or use the grill to make your favorite dinner. Play golf or disc golf on the adjacent public courses. Captain's Cabin was featured in the April 2015 issue of Country's Best Cabins magazine, 2015 September issue of Style Blueprint magazine and April 2016 Home of the Week in Courier Journal.

Captain's Cabin is a great place to start your Bourbon Trail adventure, experience one of the Top Foodie Cities, visit the Ark and Creation Museum, bet on the ponies at Churchill Downs or visit Louisville's notable museums, including Slugger Baseball Museum, Ali Center and Frasier History Museum. But many people come here just to relax and get away from it all!

If you can't get enough of cabin living, Jan is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes. He can make your dream a reality!

Additional Amenities:

Kitchen
• Pots and Pans
• Baking and Cooking Utensils
• Keurig and Traditional Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Some basic pantry supplies (coffee, tea, spices, sugar, butter, syrup, popcorn)
• Bottled Water (Cabin is on City Water Supply)

Living
• Wood Fireplace (available Labor Day through May 1)
• Wood Supply
• Hi-Speed WiFi (throughout cabin)
• Games
• Chess board

Outdoor
• Fire Pit in front yard
• Rocking Chairs
• BBQ Grill and Utensils
• Porch
• Swing Chairs
• Yard Farkle Game
• Garden

Bath
• Clawfoot tub (NO shower)
• Hand-crafted Soaps and Bath Salts
• Bubble bath
• Fluffy towels
• Bath robes for your use

Bedroom
• Sleep Number Bed
• Bluetooth Stereo
• Lending Library for your stay

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties.
It's a quiet area so be respectful. Please do not alter, or remove any of the decor, or items/fixtures from their location without the permission.

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number LIC-STA-25-00037

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a lake. Farmington Historic Home and Zachary Taylor House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Piccadilly Square Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs, and consider making time for Kentucky Kingdom, a top attraction not to be missed. 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

  • Chenoweth Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 21 min drive - 33.6 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Churchill Downs - 26 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 27 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wine Down By The Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Recbar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

As of 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$558.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance located?

Situated in Louisville, this golf cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center, Piccadilly Square Shopping Center and Hunnington Place Shopping Center. Malibu Jack's and Southeast Christian Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Donelson

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We love hosting people from all over the world in our Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast. We opened Captain's Annex in our home for Derby and special events. My husband, Jan, is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes and distributor for Hearthstone Homes. When we found this property featuring TWO log cabin homes, we had to live here. I, Tammy, am a marketing consultant for healthcare companies and home sharing hosts. I love to cook and spoil my guests with gourmet breakfasts and lots of goodies. We are history buffs, especially the Lewis & Clark period. The cabins are full of artifacts and historic replicas from Jan's 2004-2006 bicentennial trip to the Pacific Ocean in a keelboat to commemorate the Lewis & Clark journey of 1804-1806.

Why they chose this property

This property has a peace and tranquility that is hard to find. Wildlife abounds. The front porch provides a great view of the lake. The creek is just a few steps away where you can go wading of explore the waterfall.

What makes this property unique

Gourmet breakfast is served on weekends! Cherry Oatmeal Scones, Wild Mushroom Frittata, Scotch Eggs, Apple Cranberry Compote, French Toast Strata and Pumpkin Praline Waffles are just a few of our featured recipes. They can also be found in my new cookbook, Captain's Cabin Favorite Recipes.

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