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🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking!

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A dining area with a wooden table, bench, and a decorative mirror with lights.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, and a stove.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a shelf with a clock and a sign.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Set in the city center, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy activities like rock climbing, swimming, and hiking nearby. The property includes a yard, porch, and deck for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby attractions include the University of Louisville and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre

    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to University of Louisville
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, University of Louisville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Churchill Downs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking!

Welcome to our unique and cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath house, where the excitement of train-themed decor meets the convenience of modern amenities. Located just a stone's throw away from Churchill Downs and the bustling Fair and Expo Center, this property is perfect for guests looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant energy of Louisville. Please note that train and airplane noises can be heard nearby, adding to the charm of this locomotive-themed getaway.

Bedrooms:

Master Bedroom: A tranquil retreat awaits you in the master bedroom, featuring a plush queen-sized bed and a smart TV for your entertainment. Sink into comfort after a day of exploring the city.
Bunk Bed Haven: The second bedroom is a haven for kids and the young at heart, equipped with not one, but two sets of full-size bunk beds. It's a playful space for laughter and sweet dreams. Smart tv also in this bedroom.

Bathrooms:

Upstairs Bath: Located on the second floor between the bedrooms, the full bath boasts a tub/shower combo, perfect for a relaxing soak or a quick refresh after a day out.
Downstairs Bath: On the first floor, you'll find a convenient full bath with a stand-up shower, ensuring everyone can get ready without a fuss.

Kitchen:
Our fully stocked kitchen invites you to channel your inner chef. Prepare delicious meals using the modern appliances and dine together at the charming dining table.

Locomotive-Themed Decor:
Step inside and be transported to a world of locomotives and trains. Our decor pays homage to the rich history of railroads, making your stay an immersive experience. From train-themed artwork to subtle touches throughout the house, you'll find surprises at every turn.

Proximity to Attractions:

Churchill Downs: You're just minutes away from the excitement of horse racing at Churchill Downs. Don your finest attire and experience the thrill of the track.
Fair and Expo Center: If you're attending an event or exhibition, you're in luck! The Fair and Expo Center is within easy reach, making this home a perfect choice for convention-goers.
Sports stadiums: Right behind the house you will find the baseball and football stadiums for the University of Louisville.

Unique Soundscape:
Please be aware that this property is close to both train tracks and an airport, which means you may hear the occasional train whistle or airplane overhead. For many, this adds to the authentic experience of staying in a locomotive-themed house. We provide sound machines in the bedrooms as well.

Come and make unforgettable memories in our one-of-a-kind locomotive-themed house. Whether you're here for the races, an event at the Fair and Expo Center, or simply to explore the vibrant city of Louisville, our cozy abode is your ticket to a memorable stay. Book now and embark on a journey like no other!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number lic-sty-20-00506
Property # 2281397vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Louisville

Located in Wilder Park, a neighbourhood in Louisville, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Fourth Street Live! and Nulu Market Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Louisville Mega Cavern and Falls of the Ohio State Park. Check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs, and consider making time for Kentucky Kingdom, a top attraction not to be missed. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Churchill Downs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kentucky Derby - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kentucky Derby Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moby Dick - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking!?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking! on 22 Sept 2026 start from AU$440, 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 🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🚂Locomotive House🚂 Churchill, Fair & Expo, Bourbon Trail, YUM! Free Parking! located?

Located in Wilder Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Louisville, Churchill Downs and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Kentucky Exposition Center is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful property. Freddie was a great host. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
overall, we had a great day. It was a very clean house. The children loved it, and we have no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thanks Melissa! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the location and proximity to everything downtown. We also loved the train noises.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’d welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with owner. Fun snacks. Super clean! Easy process with comfortable beds would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had several people in our group and this house was perfect! The hosts were very responsive and very close to downtown!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thanks Hannah! Glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for visiting churchill downs

Great stay, churchill downs about 15 min walk
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A short stay, but met our needs. The back parking was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Week stay in Louisville.

We had a great time during our stay, everything was as described and easy to access. Great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean beautiful home. Great Location and quiet street.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thanks for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice finishes inside the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thanks Max! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house...very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks Scott!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Clean great location for Kentucky Expo center, quiet clean neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2023
Thanks Daniel! I'm glad you loved the house as much as we do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location for Expo, nice Kroger around corner, railroad close but didn't bother sleep too much, only reason for 4 star for location is railroad tracks. Host was great and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thanks Diane! Glad you had a great visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Our group had a wonderful stay and will be looking forward to re-booking next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Thanks Doug! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved this place. The location was great and the house had everything we needed!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Phenomenal stay. Very clean. Outstanding visit overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thanks for the great review! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice staycation

The home was very accommodating and had everything we needed. I loved the train theme decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay, pictures are accurate

Overall great stay. The neighborhood is a little rough, but the home is great and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Thanks Joel. The neighborhood is one with older homes but I wouldn't say it's rough. Glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

National cattle show

We were very happy with our stay. The house meet expectations from listing. House was clean and provided everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Thanks Sarah!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

This is in a nice location, my friends and I enjoy this place very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
So glad you had a great stay! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great place to stay. Very responsive host. If you're looking for something for family and kids. Or just a nice spot for you and someone, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thanks Dustin! Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay

We had a wonderful time! Very nice property. Neighborhood could have been better but overall would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Churchill Downs

Great Location and theme for the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thanks for the great review Juli! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

I was meeting up with five other friends in Louisville and we had a perfect stay with Fredie! Everything was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thanks Preston for staying at our house! So glad it was a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

This listing is clean and comfortable! The owner was great with communication. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thanks for the great review Jenny!

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