Old Louisville stay.Your stay at this Old Louisville vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of KFC Yum Center and Churchill Downs. University of Louisville and Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Kentucky International Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
KFC Yum Center - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Kentucky Exposition Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Churchill Downs - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Burger Boy Diner - 7 min walk
Taco Bell - 14 min walk
Old Louisville Coffee Co-op - 11 min walk
Dizzy Whizz Drive-In - 16 min walk
Tavern - 18 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
DERBY CITY SPEAKEASY 3-story 4-bedroom Historic Mansion 2 mi to Whiskey Row-NULU
Historic Old Louisville is the quintessential spot to call home after a day of bourbon tasting and culinary adventures. Just two miles from Whiskey Row and NULU with its legendary distilleries and award-winning restaurants, this meticulously rehabilitated mansion built in 1895 has been outfitted for the ultimate in modern luxury, style and comfort. The space is dark, warm and mysterious and it’s sleek cigar lounge atmosphere beckons you to pour a neat glass of Kentucky’s finest bourbon and sink deep into one of the rich leather couches as you sip and reflect. Upstairs, you’ll find high thread-count sustainable cotton linens, Aveda bath products and hotel-quality towels to elevate your experience. Located less than 3 miles to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Exposition Center, you’ll find all the best Louisville has to offer is just a few minutes away. The professional-style kitchen is fully equipped with proper cookware, utensils, and glassware for all your culinary needs. If cooking is not your style, our private chef is available to tailor a menu to your specific tastes. The home’s two living rooms provide abundant lounging space and the ultra high-speed WiFi allows for the fastest streaming on your devices or the Amazon smart TV’s. We look forward to providing a personal experience for all of our guests and can’t wait to share this beautiful home with you!
Property manager
Matthew C
Languages
English
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If you have 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
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Theme park 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
Unit size: 2,700 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Lock the doors
Pets
No pets 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
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. 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-24-00759
DERBY CITY SPEAKEASY 3-story 4-bedroom Historic Mansion 2 mi to Whiskey Row-NULU Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 78 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
josh m.
Feb 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
House is gorgeous. Proximity to downtown is great. Owners were very communicative and helpful. Can’t find anything bad to say at all.
josh m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tara S.
Jan 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bourbon Trail Weekend Getaway
Matthew was an excellent host. The house is beautiful and spacious, perfect for our group of 8. It is a short Uber ride to Whiskey Row and downtown Louisville. I would definitely stay again!
Tara S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill G.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun getaway
Enjoyed everything about this beautiful property. Snow came in when we were supposed to check in and Matt made sure to communicate with us on check in. Extra blankets and towels, but my favorite part is that we had a private chef come in to the beautiful kitchen and cook us an amazing supper! Highly recommend
Jill G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa E., Trophy Club, TX 76262
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bourbon Trail
We had two couples that stayed at this property while doing the Bourbon Trail. The host was full of good information that was an extra added bonus, and their recommendations were spot on. We look forward to exploring Louisville again!
Lisa E.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher T.
Dec 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Derby City Speakeasy
This property was fantastic! Clean, comfortable beds, good wifi, good water pressure for showers, big kitchen area and living rooms for hanging out. Although the property was not used to its fullest potential (we were in town for a convention), it was great. Would cone here again!!thmaking
Christopher T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Louisville
The hosts were very helpful with restaurant and local information. Beautiful home, lovingly restored with plenty of space to hang out in a group. Great kitchen! Comfortable bedrooms.Very convenient jump off point for anything you want to do.I highly recommend this place.
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
J R.
Nov 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay to see Louisville
Property was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Great location to see all of Louisville attractions and airport. Matthew was a great host and provided plenty of information regarding property and parking details. Would definitely stay here again next time we are in Louisville.
J R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
stephanie b.
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
amazing stay!
This is our second time staying at this house and had a great experience this time as well. The house is well appointed. We enjoyed the firepit one night and have zero complaints! Also Matt is really communicative if you need to reach out about anything.
stephanie b.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay E.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky Trip
Amazing house and host! Exceeded our expectations!
Jay E.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
William M.
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
IMPRESSED
My buddies and I came to Louisville to golf for a couple of days. Your Home was warm and inviting. The remodeled kitchen and baths were "state of the art"! My crew was a little apprehensive of the neighborhood, but there were NO issues and it was completely unfounded.
PS
Communication was very good!
William M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan S.
Sep 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Guys Golf Trip
Great property for any visit to Louisville. 4 of us stayed for four days in August as part of a guys' golf trip to the region. The house was very comfortable and well decorated. Plenty of space for us 4 We were all impressed by the warm feel inside and the great outdoor sitting area in the backyard. It was very clear that the owners take great pride in making their guests feel welcome. That was also evident in the truly first class check-in instructions and great communication in general. If you're visiting Louisville, consider this property as your home base.
Jan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Luci H.
Aug 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Bourbon Trail Excursion
This was our first trip to Louisville. The host/hostess offered great suggestions on places to eat/drink and places to visit. The historical home was beautifully remodeled and stocked with the essentials. Would recommend for a family or group of friends.
Luci H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence S.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful house!
Great house, great host, well-stocked, everything you could ask for in a special place to stay!
Lawrence S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren W.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Extended stay in Louisville
We were in Louisville for almost two weeks for a series of basketball tournaments at the nearby Expo Center. The house was perfect - beautifully decorated, clean, great location - felt like a home away from home. The owner was quickly responsive to questions and inquiries. We would stay here again anytime!
Lauren W.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
William R.
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect stay in bourbon country.
Matt and Melissa were very informative and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay in Louisville. The property is absolutely amazing! A beautiful comfortable home with high end finishes worked into a historic building. The right mix of comfy and luxury. Very well situated in a nice quiet neighborhood, and a great launching point to explore the town. I couldn’t ask for more, and it will be our place to go whenever we visit the area.
William R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer F., Illinois
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
J3 Bourbon Spree
We came to the Bourbon Trail to celebrate our son’s 21st bday. The owner was incredibly helpful with local entertainment and food. There were 8 of us. We had plenty of space. The kitchen was a gathering place and fully equipped for large meals. The location was close to all downtown distilleries and restaurants. We will be back!
Jennifer F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie C.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Gathering Places
The house is decorated so nicely with lots of areas to gather. The location is fantastic with it being only a couple of miles from all of the downtown distilleries, restaurants and shopping. The owner was also very responsive. My husband and I stayed with our grown children and we loved hanging out in the backyard to watch the fireflies. Highly recommend this house!
Jamie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming speakeasy house
The house was great to stay and was plenty big for us. Close enough for us to the downtown area and other areas. Matt and Melissa are great and were able to give us a lot of recommendations for places to go and things to do. Would highly recommend staying here for anyone looking to stay in the area.
Kevin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
sarah l.
Jun 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House
One of the best properties I’ve ever stayed at. Matt was communicative, had some great food/drink place recommendations, the instructions on check in and check out were clear and concise. We felt very welcome. The property was insanely gorgeous, decorated to perfection and was very comfortable for the 6 of us during our stay. We plan to rent it the next time we are in Louisville.
sarah l.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa A.
May 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bourbon and Friends
Loved it!
Lisa A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon R.
Apr 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great host, great house
this is a beautifully renovated home convenient to town and the highways to surround areas. Super close to the airport.
4 old friends shared the space for four nights and we each at our own room there's plenty of space to unpack. 2 1/2 bath was just right for us...no bumping into each other, day or night.
Very comfortable beds, ridiculously large, modern near – commercial quality kitchen. The two large sitting areas each have a TV and lots of comfortable seating. bedrooms all have TVs as well.
Nice front porch for sitting and reading; big backyard with a fire pit, ample seating, and space.
Last but not least, there's a reason Matt and Melissa are super host. Before, during and after our stay they were accommodating, and communication was nearly instantaneous.
thanks for sharing!
Sharon R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcus Andrew J.
Apr 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House to Experience Louisville
My family and I loved staying at this property. Owners were super responsive and helpful. 7 of us came for a trip to experience Louisville, Churchill Downs, and all of the surrounding distilleries. Awesome location to do everything we wanted to do. The house itself is extremely clean, well-kept and has all the amenities you need. We ended up spending more time at the property than we expected because it was that comfortable.
We hope to come back to this property in the future, and thanks to the owners for an amazing stay!
Marcus Andrew J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica K., Evansville, Indiana
Feb 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Everything was great! The furniture was comfortable and the linens smelled clean. The host was great and communication couldn’t have been better. The check out process was super easy and they had fresh baked cookies for us at check in. Would definitely stay here again!
Jessica K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim P.
Feb 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bourbon Trail Visit
Great location awesome house
Kim P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joni C.
Dec 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The bar for all VRBOs
I cannot say enough good things about this house! The design, the location, the property owner’s hospitality…it has it all. We stayed here to visit Louisville for a few days and travel to the Ark Encounter for a day. Matt was more than helpful with questions about the surrounding area, restaurants, and things to do. If we ever make it to the Derby, this is where we will stay. Don’t hesitate to book!