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Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking

Vacation home near Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, memory foam beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Smart TV
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Louisville

South Louisville stay.Your stay at this South Louisville vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Churchill Downs and Kentucky Exposition Center. Kentucky Derby Museum and Expo Five are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Churchill Downs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Louisville - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kentucky Derby - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Expo Five - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬2 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.

Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking

Welcome to the Lucky Horseshoe, a one-of-a-kind Louisville getaway located directly across the street from historic Churchill Downs. Whether you're in town for the Kentucky Derby, bourbon trail adventures, concerts, or a weekend away with family and friends, this stylish home delivers comfort, character, and an unbeatable location.

The Lucky Horseshoe is a single-family home in Louisville, Kentucky offering one of the most sought-after locations in the city-directly across the street from historic Churchill Downs. Perfect for Kentucky Derby guests, bourbon lovers, families, and friend groups, this home combines comfort with authentic Louisville character and playful amenities you won't find in a standard hotel.

Inside, the home features - four thoughtfully designed sleeping spaces, including three private bedrooms with plush queen-size beds and a loft-style fourth bedroom with two twin beds ideal for children and additional guests. With 1.5 bathrooms, an open and functional layout, and stylish finished throughout, the home comfortably accommodates group stays while maintaining a relaxed, cozy feel.

The open-concept kitchen and dining area is perfect for gathering, entertaining, or enjoying meals together after a day at the track or on the Bourbon Trail.

Step outside into a private, courtyard-style backyard oasis that truly sets The Lucky Horseshoe apart. The backyard features a beautiful mural created by a local artist creating an unbelievable backdrop for photos on relaxing evenings and Derby celebrations. With a fire pit, ambient lighting, privacy fencing, and outdoor games, this space is perfect for unwinding, socializing, or enjoying Kentucky nights year round.

This home includes a 2 car garage and private parking, a major advantage for guests staying near Churchill Downs-especially during busy Derby week and event weekends. Additional parking in front of the house.

This home is also just minutes from Downtown Louisville, NuLu, top restaurants, nightlife, museums, and Bourbon Trail distilleries, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.

The Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, The Louisville Zoo/Mega Caverns, Louisville Slugger Museum, Muhammad Ali Museum, The Riverbats Stadium and The YUM Center just to name a few are a short drive away!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Local Bookings Allowed without written approval from host.
No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets unless authorized by host
All guests will be required to complete a rental agreement prior to check-in. Additional house rules will be sent for review by you and your party

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number LIC-STL-22-00888

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi (5-min drive) away from the Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking to downtown Louisville?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Louisville.

Lucky Horseshoe | Derby Expo SDF | Garage Parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Rooms, Family-friendly, Ideal Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again. Comfortable. Soft sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noah e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with back yard, friendly neighborhood within walking distance of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Cute backyard. Close to the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Great House, Amenities and Location

We enjoyed the backyard games, location to attractions and separate beds. Everything we needed including a large fridge. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great house!

We loved being so close to Churchill. Home was very clean and had everything we needed. Owners were very helpful when we needed them.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great Location

Great Location to Kentucky Kingdom. Literally directly across the street from Churchill Downs track.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany N.

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

Perfect for us

We visited on a volleyball tournament and the location was perfect. Beds were a little hard and hot water ran out fairly quick for having 5 people but other than that was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

makylie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I live in louisville and I don’t usually go to this part of louisville but this house was in a great location and very quiet neighborhood. It’s right beside church hill downs so would be perfect for Derby. We stayed to be closer to the UofL stadium and it was only a 8 min drive ! Highly recommend. Very clean and beautiful place !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Great place!

Short weekend getaway. This property is exactly what is described. It was very clean and welcoming. The arcade games were entertaining and brought back good childhood memories. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone W.

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

New Years

We spent the New Year in Louisville. Everything went very smoothly with this place and it is a very nice property. Location is great also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeley B.

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

Adorable cottage

Cottage was adorable! Neighborhood was quiet. Arcade game was a big hit. We went to the Kentucky derby museum and that was a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

The house was exaxtly as pictured on the listing. Very clean.

Pulling in after dark, first impressions of the neighborhood was deceiving but we learned,quickly that it was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Next to Churchill Downs

Although we didn’t spend a lot of time at the cottage, we had all that was needed. The 3 bedrooms gave us plenty of room to spread out. My daughters loved the upstairs area and claimed it upon arrival. The area was extremely quiet. We were across the street from Churchill Downs and could’ve easily walked to over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025