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Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic

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Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
Louisville, KY
  • Popular LocationMall St. Matthews19 min drive
  • Popular LocationLouisville Mega Cavern22 min drive
  • AirportLouisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)24 min drive
  • Popular LocationKentucky Exposition Center24 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic

Enjoy your own log cabin on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake as you start on the bourbon trail, head to the races or visit great museums. It's been the location for Lifetime and other movies! Period furnishings and modern conveniences make this an unforgettable retreat. A massive stone fireplace creates a quiet ambiance. Tasteful antiques appoint the cabin for a step back in time.

Captain's Cabin offers a special one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by history and luxury simultaneously. You will enjoy your own full kitchen, fully equipped and stocked with spices and supplies. The bath has been lovingly renovated while retaining the clawfoot tub. Enjoy a long soak with hand-crafted scrubs and soaps. There is no shower! You are surrounded in comfort from the ultra soft sheets, luxurious robes, and Sleep Number bed to the gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning. Continental breakfast is provided on weekdays. (We promise you won't go hungry!) Join us for a Cooking With Bourbon Dinner Experience on weekends. Sip wine by the fireplace, read on the back porch swings or enjoy the wildlife visiting the lake from the front porch. Only 17 minutes from downtown Louisville, you are surrounded by 8 acres of woods and wildlife. Take a walk along the lake, hike through the woods and discover the waterfall. Take a canoe ride or go wading in the smooth limestone creek. Warm up by the firepit and roast marshmallows or use the grill to make your favorite dinner. Play golf or disc golf on the adjacent public courses. Captain's Cabin was featured in the April 2015 issue of Country's Best Cabins magazine, 2015 September issue of Style Blueprint magazine and April 2016 Home of the Week in Courier Journal.

Captain's Cabin is a great place to start your Bourbon Trail adventure, experience one of the Top Foodie Cities, visit the Ark and Creation Museum or bet on the ponies at Churchill Downs. But many people come here just to relax and get away from it all!

If you can't get enough of cabin living, Jan is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes. He can make your dream a reality!

Additional Amenities:

Kitchen
• Pots and Pans
• Baking and Cooking Utensils
• Keurig and Traditional Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Some basic pantry supplies (coffee, tea, spices, sugar, butter, syrup, popcorn)
• Bottled Water (Cabin is on City Water Supply)

Living
• Wood Fireplace (available Labor Day through May 1)
• Wood Supply
• Hi-Speed WiFi (throughout cabin)
• Games
• Chess board

Outdoor
• Fire Pit in front yard
• Rocking Chairs
• BBQ Grill and Utensils
• Porch
• Swing Chairs
• Yard Farkle Game
• Garden

Bath
• Clawfoot tub (NO shower)
• Hand-crafted Soaps and Bath Salts
• Bubble bath
• Fluffy towels
• Bath robes for your use

Bedroom
• Sleep Number Bed
• Bluetooth Stereo
• Lending Library for your stay

Property manager

Tammy Donelson

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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

This property does not allow children

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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil
Captain's Historic Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Historic Tranquil
Captain's Historic & Romantic
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Cabin
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Louisville

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this cabin is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Mega Cavern and Louisville Waterfront Park, while Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Cardinal Stadium or Churchill Downs. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 18 min drive
  • Mall St. Matthews - 19 min drive
  • Louisville Zoo - 22 min drive
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 22 min drive
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪J-Town Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hometown Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic?

As of Jun 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic on Jul 2, 2024 start from CA $340.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Skyview Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Indiana Emergency Care. Hunnington Place Shopping Center and Southeast Christian Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luciano S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Captain's Retreat
Amazing location. Wonderful hosts. Definetly will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overrated listing - Spoiler Alert
The property is more like a rustic museum than a cabin on the water to enjoy & canoe. The property was listed with a lake and waterfall view with the ability to use the canoe. The view from the front porch was simply overgrown trees. The area is quite noisy due to a local road. The water (man-made pond-reservoir) is 1/4 mile down the road and visible from the owner's driveway. You can canoe at your own risk due to the shallow water & no paddles. No access point to water & you would have to transport the canoe the 1/4 mile to the water. The property listed ability to have a fire. No fire pit was available & the inside fireplace had candles in it for the summer. There was wood available but no screen on the fireplace and no outside pit as stated. There was a t.v. as stated & you could put it anywhere you like, and even plug it in, but no data is running to it...so NO TV. There was cheese and stale crackers, a nice bottle of wine and two homemade bourbon candies to greet us. Ad also fails to mention that the cabin sits just feet away from the owner's property, although they were not home during our stay. The continental breakfast would definitely no sustain us had we stayed our entire stay. The egg cups where so salty I could not eat them. Dry biscuits are not a breakfast choice of ours. The fruit and yogurt were delicious. Needless to say, our money went to waste as we left after the first night of our 4-night stay. The back porch is not safe and needs repair.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Very secluded & private. Host is amazing- went above & beyond to ensure a peaceful stay. The only negative- the bed was extremely hard & uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well maintained cottage. We loved it! We wished we could have stayed longer. Very close to local activities and the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property
This location was exactly as described. It was one of most interesting and quite different from the average property. If you like the feel of a rustic cabin in the woods with amazing scenery, then this is a great spot. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and kind. The house has all of the basic needs and more. I appreciate being able to experience this one.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cabin Experience
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was one of the most unique places we've stayed. The cabin and surrounding property gave a very secluded and outdoor feeling while providing easy access to the amenities of the city. The hosts were very nice and accommodating the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
The place is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic Getaway!
Property owner responsive and polite. The cabin itself is accurately represented in pictures. Loved the wood burning fireplace. Wifi perfect. Based off the property listing, it was not as private as I had hoped. When we arrived, 9 crackers, 2 small cheese cubes and wine were on the table. Don’t drink, so wine was left. Several kitchen food items were expired (coffee, microwave popcorn and hot chocolate add-ins). The breakfast was the biggest disappointment… one small dry biscuit, 3 (half pieces) candied bacon and cheesy eggs. When it states “you won’t go hungry” - we left to go get food. It is sweet place but not worth the price I paid at all. What we experienced, it feels like a $175 per night (all in). We overpaid by a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Stay
Such a neat old cabin! It was beautifully decorated with all of the amenities you’d need today. There is a microwave in the pantry closet which I didn’t find until day 2 so that made things much easier. Breakfast was wonderful and all of the local recommendations were greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Christmas
We were in Louisville for an early Christmas celebration with family. We spent the mornings and evenings at the house and loved every minute. Such a sweet place and terrific hosts. We will be back, if they’ll have us. 5 star stay, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023