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Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location
Selected by Architectural Digest as best Airbnb in Kentucky. Sink into the rounded, studded armchair under exposed wooden beams at a characterful retreat with minimal, modern style. This historic space contrasts deluxe touches including the 6-foot soaking tub with sash windows and a sliding barn door. This fully furnished apartment is perfect for a getaway weekend or for short to medium rental as an executive apartment. The historic property has been lovingly renovated as a luxurious apartment with high-end finishes while maintaining the historic character of its past as a carriage house. You enter the apartment through a hallway that houses a dedicated washer and dryer. Upstairs features a large living/working space, a beautiful kitchen with brand new-high end appliances, and a 50" 4K smart TV. The sliding barn door separates the bedroom, where you will also find a large walk-in closet, a marble bathroom with a 6 foot soaking tub, and a brand new queen sized Tuft and Needle mattress. We will meet our guests and orient them to the house and neighborhood, or provide self check-in depending on preference. For the remainder of your stay, we will be close by for any additional needs. Cherokee Triangle is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Louisville, built in the late 19th century and part of the larger Highlands area. The tree-lined streets are a short walk from the restaurants, bars, and boutiques on Bardstown Road. You do not need a car around here - everything is a short walk away. Parks, restaurants, shops, grocery stores are all within 5 minutes on foot. Downtown or Churchill Downs are is a 5-10 minute drive away. Street parking is available.

Action City! Extravaganza at Bardstown Rd!
In the HEART of the Highlands, this spot sits near the corner of the main strip- just steps to Bardstown Rd. A few minutes drive to anywhere in city limits! And exactly where YOU want to be! Action Packed: Restaurants, Shopping, Bars, Parks, and Church- all walkable. A surprise local GIFT CARD given with each stay! This place is stylish, chic, cozy, and extremely quiet, as double pane windows have been installed. Recently renovated, it houses all the essentials for a weekend or week long stay.

Walk to the best spots Louisville has to offer.
Step into the warmth and character of this beautifully restored 1920s bungalow in Louisville’s beloved Historic Highlands. Thoughtfully updated for modern comfort while preserving its vintage charm, this space offers the perfect mix of history and hospitality. You’ll be just steps from the city’s best local restaurants, cafés, and boutiques. Downtown Louisville and NuLu are just minutes away. 5 ml to Churchill Downs Make this gem your home base for experiencing the best of Louisville

Historic Hideaway w/Free Parking
Situated in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood, you'll find an array of exciting options for dining, drinks, coffee, and shopping right at your doorstep. With numerous restaurants serving diverse cuisines, trendy breweries offering craft beers, cozy coffee shops brewing aromatic blends, and chic boutiques showcasing local fashion and artisanal goods, you'll have plenty of choices to explore and indulge in the local scene. You'll be spoiled for choice with the plethora of options.

Highlands Carriage House
Secluded Retreat in the Heart of the Highlands! Perfect for DERBY! Our carriage house is perfectly located in the heart of all Louisville has to offer. We are only steps from the finest dining, entertainment, pubs, shopping, parks, and coffee in Louisville. Bustling and eccentric Bardstown Road is only half a block away, yet the Carriage House feels secluded and very private. It is located 5 miles from Churchill Downs, 7 miles from the airport, and 2 miles from downtown.

Cozy Studio close to Music Hall, Food, & Shops!
Come stay in our cozy & comfortable renovated 800 sq ft upstairs studio apartment of our historic Victorian home! Because of our close proximity to Louisville’s vibrant nightlife, the eclectic dining scene & shopping it’s no wonder visitors flock here to get a taste of something amazing! Walk down to the hottest Arts & Entertainment music hall- Old Forester Paristown Hall! Perfect Home base! Don’t forget about the Bourbon tours! We are the Napa Valley of Bourbon!*

Spacious unit near Downtown and Bourbon Trail!
Discover Louisville’s charm in this renovated brick building, perfectly located near downtown, Paristown Hall, the Expo Center, airport, NuLu, and the Highlands. This cozy 2nd-floor flat offers privacy with a private entrance, fenced yard, and self check-in. Ideal for Bourbon Trail adventurers, families, or business travelers, it features high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and free parking. Minutes from Churchill Downs, perfect for the Derby festivities!

Location! Corner downtown condo!
Welcome to your stylish urban retreat in the heart of downtown Louisville! This studio corner unit condo boasts modern amenities and stunning city views through floor-to-ceiling windows. With an updated bathroom and kitchen, plus a location within walking distance to the KFC YUM Center, shops, and restaurants, this condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in Louisville. Book now and experience the best of Louisville living!

An Unhurried Stay in Butchertown · Steps from NuLu
Some places just make you feel held. This is one of them. A Jaclyn Journey Hospitality stay - set inside a 19th-century building on the edge of Louisville's Butchertown & NuLu neighborhoods. This apartment has been designed with the kind of care that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to miss. Every detail - from the original fireplaces to the lime-washed bedroom walls - has been chosen to make you feel genuinely at ease, not just comfortable.

The Caldwell Highlands/Germantown
Welcome to The Caldwell, a Germantown/Highland area home that includes three bedrooms, one and half bathrooms and sleeps up to five people. The home is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, retail and vintage stores, and entertainment venues including the Germantown Gables, Logan Street Market and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. The home features a covered deck, a fenced-in yard as well as home gym.

Sun-filled Phoenix Hill Studio
Located in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood, it's a short 11 minute walk to East Market District restaurants and attractions or a 15 minute walk to Gravely and other Original Highlands destinations. 11 minute drive to Churchill Downs 5 minute drive to the Highlands 4 minute drive to East Market restaurants and shopping. Ample Lyft and Uber drivers in this neighborhood to take you anywhere you want to go. .

HIghlands Modern Get Away
Ideal, quiet place in the highlands. You have the apartment over the garage. You'll have a place all to yourself with most the amenities of your own home. Studio apartment with a balcony if you decide to hang out and relax for the evening. There is a cook top, but no oven in the kitchen. Park in the driveway in front of the garage. Pets are welcome, plz add them when booking.
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Highlands stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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- James B Beam Distilling
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