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The Churchill Backside-large home to explore Bourbon Trail, EXPO & walk to DERBY

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Exterior detail
Smart TV
Point of interest

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Churchill Backside-large home to explore Bourbon Trail, EXPO & walk to DERBY

This home was created exclusively for Vrbo! The owners started with a 1900’s brick home with great bones and took it down to the brick walls, adding new bathrooms and kitchens with gas ranges creating a stunning work of art! With 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths 2 living areas there's plenty of space for everyone. Close to the backside of Churchill Downs-home to the grooms, hot walkers and all the working folks that make the Kentucky Derby the greatest two minutes in the sport! Great home for exploring Louisville's dining scene after a day on the Bourbon Trail, activities at KYEXPO, football games at The U of L Stadium or spring break with the family. Courtyard has dining for 10, charcoal grill and Solo Stove fire pit.

The space
-Groups of friends/families extended stays
-Great for business travelers or working remotely
-Walk to Churchill Downs and U of L Cardinal Stadium
-Ky Expo is less than a mile away
-Downtown, Nulu restaurants and distilleries
-11 minutes away from Bardstown Rd
-Bike to Cherokee Park, The Walking Bridge at the Waterfront and Iroquois Park
-Bardstown KY distilleries only 30 minutes away
-2 Living areas that connect to 2 chefs kitchens
-2 Bedrooms with King Beds and attached baths with custom tile showers
-2 Bedrooms with Queen Beds
- 3 Rollaway beds onsite
-2 Full hall baths
-2 Outdoor decks with private courtyard
-Charcoal grill
-High speed Wifi and 4 smart TVs with ROKU
-Smartlocks and alarm system
-3 Private parking spaces behind house
-COVID-19 enhanced cleaning and extra days between guests

Property manager

Buff

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2288 sq ft (213 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Note from host: The house is not child proofed for toddlers

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
Note from host: Quiet hours outside after 11:00 PM
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-23-00533 for unit 101 & LIC-STL-23-00534 for unit 201

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Churchill Downs - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kentucky Derby - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Churchill Backside-large home to explore Bourbon Trail, EXPO & walk to DERBY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Churchill Backside-large home to explore Bourbon Trail, EXPO & walk to DERBY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Churchill Backside-large home to explore Bourbon Trail, EXPO & walk to DERBY?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Churchill Backside-large home to explore Bourbon Trail, EXPO & walk to DERBY located?

Located in South Louisville, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Louisville and Churchill Downs. Kentucky Exposition Center is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

The Churchill Backside-large home to explore Bourbon Trail, EXPO & walk to DERBY Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool space and great location
This home was perfect size for our group of 4 couples. Loved that Churchill Downs is literally in walking distance. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Couples Getaway
Great house for our 4 couples to stay at for touring The Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Close enough to downtown, walking distance to Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum. Very clean!! Buff was very responsive with our questions before our trip, and she was very responsive while there. Had a little hiccup with the heater which she saw to very quickly and even left us a nice bottle of bourbon for our inconvenience. Gave only a 4 star for location and neighborhood due to looks of nearby houses and yards. Overall, a great experience and I would recommend this house for couples' getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We had a great stay at the property. Clean house, comfortable beds, well appointed, and convenient location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully Renovated Historic Home
We loved all the room! We used both the upper and lower units and it was great. The bedrooms are large with comfy beds and beautiful decorating. 4 bathrooms are not an easy find for vacation rentals so this was a PLUS. I can't say enough about this great house, we loved that they remodeled, but kept the brick walls in tack, keeping the historic vibe. The parking in back was a great feature. I think the house is actually better than the pictures portray. You won't be disappointed in renting this house. We will definitely rent again if we come to Louisville!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Churchill House
The house was great! The house was fully set up with everything needed to stay away from home. We had a great time and the location was good for our convention that was held at the Convention Center in Louisville. The host was quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basketball Trip
We had a basketball tournament at expo center and needed a break from hotel stays. We loved the house and it was perfect for our group! It was so convenient to be so close to the Expo Center where we were playing. Buff was an incredible host and so quick to respond to any questions!! Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Stay In Louisville
The house was awesome! Perfect place to stay while spending a weekend in louisville
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Derby stay!
Fabulous stay for Derby! Everything one could ask for! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice accommodations
We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Host was very accommodating in all aspects. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Guests - Love this House!!
This is our second stay at The Churchill Backside and it was fabulous, again! The house is incredibly well stocked and has all the amenities you’d need for a comfortable stay. I love the extra touches like oscillating fans in each room and high thread count sheets. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
This property is spectacular ! It is even better than the pictures. Everything is top notch. Plenty of to, paper towel, soap, everything. Kitchens well equipped. Communication was so easy and the location is amazing. Will definitely try to stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home, lots of space
We spent a long weekend in this home with some friends. We all had plenty of space to spread out. The house has been renovated and is very well appointed. The beds are comfortable and the living spaces are cozy. We had a couple of questions during our stay and the property owner was very responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend with relatives
Awesome place. Close enough to downtown to make for easy trips to/from dinner. Also just far enough away to shave off a little time for several distillery tours we did. Home was absolutely perfect for the 4 of us, exceptional/intuitive security system, squeaky clean, simple parking, great outside area. Great fit for us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends wedding
This property is stunning!! Duplex with easy access to both levels, all the amenities and super freaking clean!! Close to the campus of Louisville, within 15 min drive of downtown and some awesome neighborhoods!! Had a couple of questions that were answered immediately and they even purchased a pack n play for my niece to sleep in. Property says it’s not child proof but the downstairs level was perfect for a 18 month old to have room to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for a home base for bourbon trail
Great place to stay if you need to do an event at the University or visit downtown Louisville. But a great homebase to go any direction you need to go for the bourbon trail. The host could not have been easier to work with. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and the house has everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N., Saint Peters

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Louisville Getaway
This property was clean and nicely appointed. We were a group of 8 adults and the house worked great for our group. Close to all Louisville attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bourbon Trail
House was just what we needed for our group of four couples. Buff was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Louisville
The place was fairly nice and clean except for mold on one of the shower curtains. It was stocked with the amenities that were listed and nice to have both a coffee pot and keurig. If you are going to Churchhill Downs it’s definitely the place to stay otherwise it’s not in a great location for exploring Louisville unless you are driving. Our party was hoping to walk for dinner and night life but there wasn’t anything close which I was told when I had inquired prior to booking. That being said we persevered and ended up driving and ubering for the four days. All in all it ended up being a very nice time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cormethia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
I really enjoyed my stay! We had 9 adults and 2 children! A lot of space and perfect for families or big groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sydney W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!
Overall a great layout, easy parking and check in process. The location leaves a little to be desired if you aren't specifically going for Churchill Downs. Overall property was clean and well stocked with linens, soap, and coffee which was appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rental for exploring the Bourbon Trail or Churchill Downs
We recently stayed at this property for a bourbon trail trip and it was perfect. The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. It was close to Churchill Downs and just a short drive to downtown, making it an ideal base for exploring Louisville. The host was very responsive and was even kind enough to mail us an item we left behind. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
In town for a basketball tournament
Beautiful house with plenty of space; great location for teams playing at the Kentucky Expo Center
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky Derby 2023
Terrific house and Buff is a fabulous host, location is perfect for easy walk to Churchill Downs. House was spotless and even include welcome gifts. Definitely a winner!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky Getaway
Our group of 8 stayed at this lovely location. The house was very clean and all the amenities were described as listed. The house was located within 5 minutes of Churchill Downs. The check in and out process was very easy and my correspondence with the owner was very easy. We weren't very far from downtown and restaurants. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house, great location!
We stayed at this house for a club volleyball weekend with our daughters and another family. It was a close drive to the Expo center and the Louisville baseball field where we were able to catch a game. My favorite experience was seeing the Churchhill Downs lights early in the morning from the top deck of the house. We were so close that we could smell the morning hay that was being fed to the horses. Very cool!! Thank you Buff and Mary!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023