Prime Spot for Derby Week! Walk to Churchill Downs

Summary:

Experience the best of Louisville at this centrally located Shelby Park retreat, just minutes from SDF Airport, Churchill Downs, the Expo Center, Kentucky Kingdom, and Downtown. Perfect for families, business travelers, or event-goers, this versatile rental features high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, dedicated workspace, outdoor space, self check-in, and free parking. Walk to Churchill Downs, perfect spot to celebrate the Derby festivities!



The Space:

ACCESS TYPE:

▻ Guests will have an access to the entire home



MAIN FLOOR:

▻ Living room- Spacious living area with a a 55” smart TV and a comfortable sofa set

▻ Kitchen- features complete silverware, and modern and new kitchen appliances (including microwave, blender, etc)

▻ 1 full bathroom with baths for you to soak in and relax

▻ Bedroom 1- featuring one comfortable full-sized bed



SECOND FLOOR

▻ Bedroom 2- featuring one comfortable king-sized bed and a 40” smart TV for your exclusive entertainment

▻ 1 full bathroom with baths for you to soak in and relax

▻ Bedroom 3- features one full-sized bed and comfortable sheets

▻ Available home office space





HIGHLIGHTS:

▻ Walk to Churchill Downs, perfect location to celebrate the Derby festivities!

▻ Self check-in process

▻ Washer and dryer in the unit

▻ Modern and new kitchen appliances

▻ Parking: Street parking

▻ Prime location, perfect for work and business travelers!

▻ With available wifi, best for digital nomads and guests working from home!

▻ Cozy home away from home



ACCESSIBILITY:

▻ This home is a two-storey home



Guest Access:

PARKING:

▻ There is street parking is available in front of the house.



ENTERING THE HOME:

▻ The Home is Accessed Via Self Check-In



The Neighborhood:

Nearby Popular Spots:

▻ Norton Hospital ~ 5 Min Drive

▻ UofL Hospital ~ 6 Min Drive

▻ Nulu ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Downtown ~ 5 Min Drive

▻ Kentucky Expo Center ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Muhammad Ali Center ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ KFC YUM Center ~ 6 Min Drive

▻ Churchill Downs ~ 12 Min Drive

▻ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Kentucky Science Center ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Waterfront Park ~ 6 Min Drive

▻ Louisville Mega Cavern ~ 12 Min Drive



Nearby Favorite Breakfast / Coffee Spots:

▻ Butchertown Bakery ~ 5 Min Drive

▻ Biscuit Belly - Nulu ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Big Bad Breakfast ~ 10 Min Drive



Nearby Favorite Lunch Spots:

▻ Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse ~ 5 Min Drive

▻ Mayan Café ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Feast BBQ ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Garage Bar ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Toast on Market ~ 10 Min Drive



Nearby Favorite Dinner Spots:

▻ Jack Fry's ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ The Eagle ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Decca Restaurant ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse ~ 10 Min Drive



Nearby Favorite Bourbon Distilleries:

▻ Angel's Envy Distillery ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Evan Williams Bourbon Experience ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Old Forester Distillery ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Rabbit Hole Distillery ~ 12 Min Drive



Nearby Favorite Bars:

▻ Meta ~ 10 Min Drive

▻ Hell or High Water ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Haymarket Whiskey Bar ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Proof on Main ~ 8 Min Drive

▻ Taj Louisville ~ 12 Min Drive



Getting Around:

GETTING AROUND:

▻ We recommend Uber or Lyft. We have not had any issues with either.





EVENT OR TOUR OPTIONS:

▻ If you are looking for a tour guide or event transportation in the area, please let us know! We would be happy to help.



Other Things to Note:

We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for your stay. The home is professionally cleaned and well-maintained, though minor signs of age may be present as this is a well-loved home rather than a hotel-style property. If anything needs attention, we’ll address it promptly to ensure a stress-free visit. We kindly ask that you treat the home as your own, and guests are responsible for any damages or loss, which should be reported immediately.



HOUSE RULES:

▻ Please do not unplug any electronics that are currently connected. Unplugging devices may result in a $100 fee.

▻ Strictly NO PARTIES.

▻ Please observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM

▻ Strictly NO SMOKING

▻ Kindly keep noise and activity neighbor-friendly.

▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.

▻ Visitors are welcome but only with prior notice and host approval.







By booking this property, you agree to follow ALL rules and guidelines outlined in the listing. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fee, charged to the credit card used for the reservation.







POLICIES:

▻ Early Check-In – We’ll do our best to accommodate! Same-day requests depend on our cleaning team, and for future stays, the only guaranteed option is booking the prior night (if available).

▻ Luggage Drop – We’re happy to allow luggage drop with prior host approval.

▻ Late Check-Out – Let us know by the day before, and we’ll do our best to accommodate until 12 PM. To guarantee a late check-out, the following night would need to be booked. Please note, unapproved late check-outs may incur a $50/hour fee, and check-outs at 12 PM or later will be considered an extra night’s stay.

▻ Package Delivery – We cannot guarantee safe or timely receipt of packages sent to the home. For reliability, we recommend using a local pick-up location or requesting doorstep delivery if sending items here.

▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.



▻ Third-Party Bookings - We cannot accept bookings made on behalf of someone else.

▻ Mail Back Service - If you forget something, we can mail it back for a $50 fee (as long as it’s not an oversized item)

▻ Cancellation - To receive a full refund, you must cancel within 24 hours before check-in. Any cancellations after this window will be charged according to the number of nights stayed.

▻ There is an exterior camera installed above the front door, it is on and recording 24/7.