10/10 Excellent
Rachael B.
6 May 2025
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A Great Stay for the Derby!
Rachael B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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Highlands Gem w/ hot tub, fire pit - walkable to Bardstown Rd
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10347.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Louisville, KY
- Place, UofL Health - Peace Hospital15 min walk
- Place, Cherokee Park17 min walk
- Place, Louisville Zoo8 min drive
- Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Basement apartment
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Highlands Gem w/ hot tub, fire pit - walkable to Bardstown Rd
Planning your Kentucky Derby trip? Hitting the Bourbon Trail? Planning some college visits? This gorgeous home will be a great start and end to your day. With three private bedrooms and a basement apartment, there will be plenty of space for your group to spread out. And with wifi extenders on each floor, there will be plenty of connectivity.
The main floor has a fully stocked spacious and beautiful kitchen, dining room with a table that can expand to seat 10-12, formal living room with piano and gas fireplace, and two sunrooms. Hang out in the den where you can play games, watch smart tv/cable tv, or have a drink by the electric fireplace. There's also a great space to set up an extra table for puzzles, cards, or games.
Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a huge bathroom, along with a dedicated office for those times when you still need to do a little work...or some creative writing.
The basement suite includes a queen bed, sectional sofa that converts to a double bed, smart tv and wii gaming system, full bath, and laundry facilities.
And when you are ready for some fresh air...sit on the porch swing, gather around the fire pit, dine alfresco on the deck, chill in the hammock chairs, enjoy the outdoor smart tv, or relax in the outdoor hot tub. Take a walk up to historic Bardstown Road and watch the city come alive! There you can do a little shopping or enjoy all the amazing restaurants and bars (and then walk back home without worrying about having to drive or park). There are also several parks nearby.
Upon request and for an additional fee, we would be happy to pre-shop and stock your kitchen and provide transportation to/from your events.
The main floor has a fully stocked spacious and beautiful kitchen, dining room with a table that can expand to seat 10-12, formal living room with piano and gas fireplace, and two sunrooms. Hang out in the den where you can play games, watch smart tv/cable tv, or have a drink by the electric fireplace. There's also a great space to set up an extra table for puzzles, cards, or games.
Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a huge bathroom, along with a dedicated office for those times when you still need to do a little work...or some creative writing.
The basement suite includes a queen bed, sectional sofa that converts to a double bed, smart tv and wii gaming system, full bath, and laundry facilities.
And when you are ready for some fresh air...sit on the porch swing, gather around the fire pit, dine alfresco on the deck, chill in the hammock chairs, enjoy the outdoor smart tv, or relax in the outdoor hot tub. Take a walk up to historic Bardstown Road and watch the city come alive! There you can do a little shopping or enjoy all the amazing restaurants and bars (and then walk back home without worrying about having to drive or park). There are also several parks nearby.
Upon request and for an additional fee, we would be happy to pre-shop and stock your kitchen and provide transportation to/from your events.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-22-00225
Property # 2728129vb
About the area
Louisville
Located in Deer Park, a neighbourhood in Louisville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Louisville Mega Cavern. Check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs, and consider making time for Kentucky Kingdom, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking and ecotours.
Louisville, KY
What's nearby
- UofL Health - Peace Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Cherokee Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Mid City Mall Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
- Louisville Zoo - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
- Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve - 12 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Noche Mexican BBQ - 8 min walk
- Sunergos Coffee - 10 min walk
- Sapporo Japanese Grill & Sushi - 13 min walk
- Derby City Pizza Co Highlands Dundee - 9 min walk
- El Mundo Highlands - 11 min walk
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Jonathan & Cheri Baize
Why they chose this property
This home feels close to everything amazing in Louisville. You can walk to Bellarmine University or drive to the University of Louisville. It is close to three Olmstead Parks, the Zoo, Kentucky Kingdom & Splashin Safari, the Yum! Center, the Kentucky Center for the Arts, the Speed Museum, NuLu, several distilleries and breweries, and the excitement of Churchill Downs. And it is walkable to Bardstown Road with all its amazing restaurants, shops, and bars. Yet your stay will be peaceful, quiet, and relaxing - filled with Southern charm. We love this house, and we know you will too!
What makes this property unique
The house has so many live/work/play/sleep spaces available. There are two office spaces, one upstairs and quiet and the other in a sun-filled open space where you can work while staying "in the conversation". The kitchen and dining room are centrally located between 4 separate living & play spaces. The basement apartment has a queen bed and a sectional sofa that converts to a double bed, along with lots of space for additional cots or sleeping bags, perfect for a kids' retreat space. Bedrooms are located above and below the living spaces, so it is easy to "get away for a bit".
And the backyard...you just won't want to leave. It has an outdoor grill, outdoor dining, a firepit with beautiful lighting, an outdoor smart tv, hammock chairs, gorgeous landscaping, the koi pond, and a hot tub! We've stocked the sun porch with outdoor-friendly dishes and a refrigerator for easy access to drinks and snacks.
And the backyard...you just won't want to leave. It has an outdoor grill, outdoor dining, a firepit with beautiful lighting, an outdoor smart tv, hammock chairs, gorgeous landscaping, the koi pond, and a hot tub! We've stocked the sun porch with outdoor-friendly dishes and a refrigerator for easy access to drinks and snacks.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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