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River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Louisville Mega Cavern
    19 min walk
  • Louisville Zoo
    3 min drive
  • Freedom Hall
    6 min drive
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    6 min drive

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About the area

Louisville

With a stay at this vacation home in Louisville (Camp Taylor), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Louisville Mega Cavern and 6 minutes from Kentucky Exposition Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from University of Louisville and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Churchill Downs.
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What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 19 min walk
  • Louisville Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 6 min drive
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 6 min drive
  • University of Louisville - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derby City Gaming - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade

This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit.

5 minute drive to the Airport
5 minutes drive to the Expo Center
5 minute drive to Kentucky Kingdom
5 minute drive to the Louisville Zoo
7 minute drive to University of Louisville
10 minute drive to Churchill Downs
15 minute drive to downtown Louisville where you will find things like
• Louisville Slugger Museum
• Kentucky Science Center
• Slugger Field
• Angel's Envy & Old Forester Distilleries

The inside of the house has been renovated by refinishing the original hardwood floors on the first level and updated with new Pergo flooring in the basement. All walls and trim have been painted and every light fixture in the house has been replaced. The bathroom has been updated with a new toilet, vanity, flooring, and hardware. The basement has newly installed kitchen appliances and a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The outside has been updated with a privacy fenced-in patio area. The house offers a great covered front porch along with a street light at the house for great visibility at night time.

The house has been carefully thought out and decorated with all that you will need including a queen bed and a king-sized bed. There is a 55-inch TV in the living room with a Roku so you can login to your favorite streaming service and a 55 inch TV in the large bedroom. The TV in the larger bedroom has WatchFree by Vizio that includes a couple of local channels and a whole lot more!

This is a very old house that has a different layout and plenty of character. The floors aren't completely level and neither are the walls. We have modernized the finishes and décor but just remember, it was built in 1920. You walk into the front door into the living room and off the living room there is the small bedroom. To get to the bathroom and large bedroom, you must walk through the small bedroom. The kitchen and laundry area are in the basement which is a walkout to the back patio/yard. The ceiling at its lowest point in the basement is about 6 foot 4 inches, so this may not be the best place for really tall people. There is a quiet commercial space across the street and a railroad track on the other side of that. The commercial space is an industrial business and is very quiet and the train you probably will never hear. I've been in the house a lot and haven't heard the train while being inside and have barely/rarely hear it outside.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dustin Robinson

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (92.9 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-23-01052

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Showing on the green chips
Close to the Expo for the livestock show stay. House was clean. Beds were comfortably.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Woody S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
The stay was very nice. It was just how it was described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit
Cute home, very clean and convenient to many places. Owners were friendly and easy to work with over the app.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gae G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football weekend at Bellarmine!
This VRBO is sooo great! Place is fab and communication with host is great!! Such a cute place! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House with Lots of Charm
Stayed here on a Bourbon Trail trip with my brother. It’s a small house, but has a lot of charm and personality. Dustin was great to work with and the house was clean and tidy. It’s very close to Whiskey Row, about 10 minutes. The neighborhood doesn’t have a lot as far as restaurants, but we were able to find most anything a short distance away. The kitchen being downstairs was awkward at first, but you get used to it. Overall, we had a great stay. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We have travelled here from Toronto, ON, Canada. We came here for a basketball tournament and needed a place to stay between tournaments. This was the perfect location. We felt so at home we found ourselves wishing we had booked a longer stay. The host went above and beyond to make his guest feel comfortable. Easy access to the highway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If we ever come back to Louisville, Kentucky, this is where we will stay! My daughter enjoyed playing the arcade video games, we loved it!❤️❤️🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
Place was clean and just right for us, owner communicated well also
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Noel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
NA
It was fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauree D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We traveled from Michigan to Louisville, Kentucky for a volleyball tournament at the Kentucky Expo Center/KIVA Sports and this home was a GREAT location. We were able to drive to both venues within 10 minutes. The home was clean, beds were comfy, and the hosts even provided snacks, drinks, and some toiletries. Great place! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob & Dina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host!
Great place to stay! Nice and clean. Has everything you need to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience - Exceptional Hosts
The hosts went above and beyond making our stay a great experience. We stayed for the Kentucky Derby and the hosts left Kentucky Derby items for us to take home, ponchos in case it rained, the fridge and freezer were stocked, and a snack basket was left out with a hand-written welcome card. Additionally, they accommodated our requests and responded in a timely manner. I have stayed several places in the past and can say without a doubt that this was the best experience due to the exceptional hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house!
While, we didn't get too spend a lot of time at the house, while we were there - was great! It is such a cute little house, that has been totally updated! We loved the unique setup of the house! The kitchen, in the basement, was fun! We will definitely check to see if this house is available when we return for Nationals, again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Was a great stay . Home was very clean and comfortable. The little extras were very nice and welcoming. Bit of an odd layout, but wasn’t bad. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was as described. Dustin was a SUPER easy host. Quick to answer and great recommendations. Having the kitchen downstairs was more awkward than expected, but we made it work. However, the shower was one of the best we've had in a rental situation. Also, QuacaMole Mexican is a must!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
April Respite
We were looking for a convenient location. This property is less then 2 miles from the airport. We were there for 5 nights. Our adult daughter lived in Louisville for 10 yrs graduating from U of L. She’s on disability now. We came back so she coukd see friends. The location is a modest neighborhood minutes from everywhere. The bungalow was perfect in size. The kitchen/dining is on the lower level with the laundry. There are stairs. You do need to walk through bedrooms to access the stairs but with a family not an issue. The beds are comfortable. The TVs are set up for streaming. We felt this was a good value. Again, convenient to everywhere, clean responsive host Thanks for a nice time
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabra B., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Stay
My husband and I enjoyed our weekend stay. The hosts were incredibly friendly and communicative. The house was so cute and clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect and close to so much to do. Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christenia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Springbreak fun!
My children i loved the different layout of the house! The kitchen being in the basement was interesting. Loved how the back yard had table and chairs but no grass. Only issue we had was the ants. Othen then that thw stay was relaxing. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in Louisville
The property was perfect for our stay. Our family of 3 had an amazing time and the hosts were incredible! There were snacks, water and coffee/tea to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We got great food recommendations from the hosts. The beds were comfortable and towels were fluffy! Small things but wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Wadsworth, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!
Everything about the stay was wonderful! The house was very clean and perfect for our family on a volleyball weekend. The location was great with plenty of access to food or groceries. The neighborhood itself was not spectacular, but the property itself was great! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Super clean, great location, comfortable bedding. The snacks and bottled water was a nice surprise. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Show Louisville
The locale first appears a bit lower class area however I would stay there again in a heartbeat. It was a very quiet neighborhood and once you enter the home it is very well done. Very clean, totally as pictured on website and the property owner was very accommodating and prompt to answer. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H., Kingsport, TN.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent short or long(er) stay
Where to start?! Mr. Dustin sure knows how to welcome some folks. This rental is in the heart of Louisville, not very far away from anything, be it groceries or restaurants, even event venues. The neighborhood is quiet and enjoyable. You may hear some plane traffic (airport nearby) and some truck traffic on the interstate some. Worry not, for the beds will put you into a FAST peaceful slumber. This is the second time we've stayed with Mr. Dustin in this rental, we both love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024