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Preston Retreat - Convenient Germantown Location

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a granite island, and wooden bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and artwork on the wall.
A living room with two red sofas, a fireplace, a round coffee table with a plant, and a patterned rug.
A single-story house with a porch, a blue door, and a number 1707 sign.
A fireplace with a decorative metal panel, wooden columns, and a red chair.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Louisville
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, University of Louisville
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ulmer Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Speed Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Preston Retreat - Convenient Germantown Location

This freshly renovated home is centrally-located right in the heart of Louisville. Just minutes away from Downtown, The Highlands, Churchill Downs, and the Airport. Let our home be your place when visiting Louisville. This home is in walking distance to UofL, Nord's Bakery, Z-bar, and many more. You can be on I-65 in seconds, and the beautiful Preston Park is located right outside the back yard.
The space
This house is centrally located and within a 10 minute Uber drive to most locations:
｡Airport = 3.0 miles
｡Kentucky Expo Center = 2.7 miles
｡Downtown Louisville = 2.4 miles
｡Kentucky Fairgrounds = 1.7 miles
｡KFC Yum Center =3.3 miles
｡Kentucky Kingdom = 2.5 miles
｡University of Louisville = 0.9 miles
｡Papa Johns Stadium = 1.9 miles
｡Churchhill downs = 2.9 miles
｡UPS = 5.6 miles
｡Ford LAP Plant = 5.4 miles
Guest access
You will have access to the entire home and the fenced in back yard.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number ky 1234567890
Property # 3695163vb
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

About the area

Louisville

Merriwether, a neighbourhood in Louisville, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Waterfront Park and Louisville Mega Cavern, while Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs, and consider making time for Louisville Slugger Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ulmer Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Speed Art Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Conrad-Caldwell House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Service Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noodles & Company Cardinal Towne - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Preston Retreat - Convenient Germantown Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Preston Retreat - Convenient Germantown Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Preston Retreat - Convenient Germantown Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Preston Retreat - Convenient Germantown Location located?

Located in Merriwether, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Louisville and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kentucky Exposition Center. Speed Art Museum and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

terry k.

Close to where we needed to be
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
e had a wonderful stay at this VRBO! The property was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The location was perfect, with easy access to everything we needed while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. The host was responsive and helpful, making the entire process smooth from booking to checkout. We especially appreciated the little details that made the stay feel extra welcoming. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and had most things you would need. I couldn't get the door code to work, and the host was very fast with his response. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a place in Louisville.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not sure what happened to the access code that didn't work and we had to contact the host for a new one. Otherwise, it was clean and the beds were comfy. Having two bathrooms was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative, a few small problems were fixed by the time I came back that day. During a big snow storm, they brought me an extra heater, shoveled an salted the walks to the home. Any an everything I needed was brought to me within mins. I got in a bind an Eric went above a beyond to get me out of it. One of the better vrbos I’ve stayed in. Small home in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

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

Old charm

Worked out well for our metro adventure. Older house with charm. Really does but up to the park which is great for walking and meeting the super nice neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pam S.

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

Quaint home in perfect Louisville location

This home was perfectly situated near the University, I-65, a park next door and near Germantown..allowing us opportunity to explore beautiful Louisville easily. The rooms were clean, AC cool and lighting was good. The owners were quick to respond to a couple of minor issues that were resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jeanette C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our first clue that this was not going to be the best stay was the "For Sale" sign in the front yard. Second clue the code we were given to get into the house did not work. Third clue: upon entering the rental it had not been cleaned (standing water with facial hair in the bathroom sink, used and dirty linens in the bedrooms, half washed linens in the washer, trash in the garbage can, dishes on the counter, radon test in progress) I took pictures. Positive to this situation the ownder was quick to respond. We left the rental for 4 hours that night and had hoped to come back to a clean house. Not the case, cleaning had been started but not completed. We stayed at a hotel. Were promised reimbursement from the owner... nothing. Clue number four: the relator of the accepted buyer of the rental showed up while we were there to do a home inspection. It's not that the place was so terrible. It was the way we were treated and dismissed by the owner. Complete lack of professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jeanette C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Preston Retreat is cute and very convient access to the KY Expo Center. Had great hot water and air conditioning. However, it was dirty (hair clogging drain in the tub) Dryer didn't work. Washer was questionable. Lacking outlets for electronics. Outdoor barbeque area not usable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Parking is a little tough if you have a crew cab long box truck but we made it work. Comfy house, neighborhood was quiet. Easy access in the house. The only thing i could really recommend would be for the host to add a folder/binder containing wifi password and what to do with bedding, towels, and trash when we leave. We also always enjoy reading a log book that has writing from past guests. We love that part of the experience reading about where other guests are from. Also, an emergency contact number just in case. I am totally not complaining, just a thought from all our prior stays in other homes. All in all, we loved it and truly enjoyed our time there. Super easy to get to, and extremely easy to get back on the highway. I would definitely recommend this house and will consider it if available the next time we come to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Erica B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

It was a place to sleep

It was a place to sleep. Unfortunately they did not have bedding for the pull out bed. We had to go buy some. The home itself is really cute but not well kept, the toilet didn’t work unless you reset the float every time. The washer and dryer didn’t work either, I had to restart it several time to get it to finish one load. Closet doors are all broken. The neighborhood is not one I would choose to stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Troy T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dirty, no hot water for days, dishonest owner

We had no hot water for days due to the pipes not being insulated well and the water freezing. Neither toilet had running water, so the only way to flush was to slowly fill up the tank with pots of water and manually flush. There was also dirty paw prints all over the bathroom from a rodent that clearly lived in the wall that had a big chewed out hole. The owner said it was squirrels. The rest of the place wasn’t cleaned well either. When the owner responded, he sent some guys out to fix the pipes, and said it was done, but there was still no water at all in one of the bathrooms. After blasting the wall with a heater for a few days, we finally got water. The owner promised us a discount for the huge inconvenience, but after contacting him multiple times over the past 3 weeks about getting the discount, he has not responded at all. I own a vacation rental that I list on VRBO and I would never treat my guests like this.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is older and is currently for sale. In the dead heat the thermostat stayed at 77/78…no fault of owner for old home. Request WiFi in advance—not passed anywhere. Yard overgrown in places for the pup. Otherwise gets the job done. We would stay again if we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michele R.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dominic L.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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