Summary:
Step into The Gatsby House—a fully restored 1900s mansion where historic charm meets modern luxury. Located just off Bardstown Road in Louisville’s most coveted neighborhood, this 3-bedroom listing is perfect for your stylish group retreats. From sunlit elegance to moody speakeasy vibes, every corner offers a unique experience. Host unforgettable moments in a space designed for connection, comfort, and a touch of Gatsby-inspired glam, indoors and out.
The Space:
NOTE: After booking confirmation, you will receive a short pre-arrival form from property management to be completed prior to arrival.
ACCESS TYPE:
▻ Guests have exclusive access to the main house top unit (top units no access to basement).
MAIN FLOOR:
▻ Living Area – a high ceiling room featuring a cozy couch
▻ Kitchen – equipped with a functional stove, spacious countertop, and a combined kitchen lounge & dining area
▻ Porch with the Hot Tub
SECOND FLOOR (accessible via stairs from the kitchen):
▻ Bedroom 1- Queen-sized bed + private half bathroom
▻ Bedroom 2- King-sized bed + private full bathroom
▻ Bedroom 3- Two queen-sized beds + access to the laundry room
▻ Main Bathroom- Full bathroom
THIRD FLOOR / ATTIC:
▻ Game Room – Speakeasy-style space featuring a king-sized pullout bed, pool table, karaoke stage, TV, poker table, and gaming table
▻ Bedroom 4 – Queen-sized bed
▻ Bathroom – Full bathroom
BASEMENT:
▻ No Access.
HIGHLIGHTS:
▻ Entertainment-filled game room
▻ Self check-in available
▻ Hot Tub Access
▻ Free street parking
▻ Cozy speakeasy-vibe home
ACCESSIBILITY:
▻ Please note: This unit has 2 floors
Guest Access:
PARKING:
▻ There is street parking available
ENTERING THE HOME:
▻ The Home is Accessed Via Self Check-In Using a Smart Lock with a Unique Code Per Guest.
The Neighborhood:
Nearby Popular Spots
▻ Norton Hospital – ~10 min drive
▻ UofL Hospital – ~10 min drive
▻ NuLu (East Market District) – ~8 min drive
▻ Downtown Louisville – ~10 min drive
▻ Kentucky Exposition Center – ~12 min drive
▻ Muhammad Ali Center – ~12 min drive
▻ KFC Yum! Center – ~10 min drive
▻ Churchill Downs – ~15 min drive
▻ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory – ~12 min drive
▻ Kentucky Science Center – ~12 min drive
▻ Waterfront Park – ~10 min drive
▻ Louisville Mega Cavern – ~15 min drive
Nearby Favorite Breakfast / Coffee Spots
▻ Butchertown Bakery – ~10 min drive
▻ Biscuit Belly – NuLu – ~8 min drive
▻ Big Bad Breakfast – ~5 min drive
Nearby Favorite Lunch Spots
▻ Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse – ~10 min drive
▻ Mayan Café – ~8 min drive
▻ Feast BBQ – ~8 min drive
▻ Garage Bar – ~8 min drive
▻ Toast on Market – ~8 min drive
Nearby Favorite Dinner Spots
▻ Jack Fry's – ~2 min drive / ~10 min walk
▻ Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar – ~10 min drive
▻ The Eagle – ~8 min drive
▻ Decca Restaurant – ~8 min drive
▻ Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse – ~10 min drive
Nearby Favorite Bourbon Distilleries
▻ Angel's Envy Distillery – ~10 min drive
▻ Evan Williams Bourbon Experience – ~12 min drive
▻ Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. – ~12 min drive
▻ Old Forester Distillery – ~10 min drive
▻ Rabbit Hole Distillery – ~8 min drive
Nearby Favorite Bars
▻ Meta – ~12 min drive
▻ Hell or High Water – ~10 min drive
▻ Haymarket Whiskey Bar – ~10 min drive
▻ Proof on Main – ~10 min drive
▻ Taj Louisville – ~10 min drive
Getting Around:
GETTING AROUND:
▻ We recommend Uber or Lyft. We have not had any issues with either.
EVENT OR TOUR OPTIONS:
▻ If you are looking for a tour guide or event transportation in the area, please let us know! We would be happy to help.
Other Things to Note:
We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for your stay. The home is professionally cleaned and well-maintained, though minor signs of age may be present as this is a well-loved home rather than a hotel-style property. If anything needs attention, we’ll address it promptly to ensure a stress-free visit. We kindly ask that you treat the home as your own, and guests are responsible for any damages or loss, which should be reported immediately.
HOUSE RULES:
▻ Please do not unplug any electronics that are currently connected. Unplugging devices may result in a $100 fee.
▻ Strictly NO PARTIES.
▻ Please observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM
▻ Strictly NO SMOKING
▻ Kindly keep noise and activity neighbor-friendly.
▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.
▻ Visitors and unauthorized guests are not allowed
By booking this property, you agree to follow all rules and guidelines outlined in the listing. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fee, charged to the credit card used for the reservation.
POLICIES:
▻ Hot Tub Reminder- The hot tub is here for your enjoyment, please take good care of it and follow the rules provided. This helps us keep it clean and ready for everyone. A $500 fee may apply if guidelines aren’t followed.
▻ Early Check-In – We’ll do our best to accommodate! Same-day requests depend on our cleaning team, and for future stays, the only guaranteed option is booking the prior night (if available).
▻ Luggage Drop – We’re happy to allow luggage drop with prior host approval.
▻ Late Check-Out – Let us know by the day before. To guarantee a late check-out, the following night would need to be booked. Please note, unapproved late check-outs may incur a $50/hour fee, and check-outs at 12 PM or later will be considered an extra night’s stay.
▻ Package Delivery – We cannot guarantee safe or timely receipt of packages sent to the home. For reliability, we recommend using a local pick-up location or requesting doorstep delivery if sending items here.
▻ No Pets Policy - NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.
▻ Third-Party Bookings - We cannot accept bookings made on behalf of someone else.
▻ Mail Back Service - If you forget something, we can mail it back for a $50 fee (as long as it’s not an oversized item)
▻ Cancellation - We provide a free cancellation if you cancel more than 30 days in advanced or within 24 hours of confirmation (as long as the check in date is more than 2 weeks out). If the cancellation is not during these windows, we will provide you a refund of any amount recouped from another booking during the same reservation dates, but this can only occur if you cancel the reservation to allow us to host other guests.
▻ There are outdoor security cameras installed OUTSIDE the property for security purposes