Title: Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Louisville ## Photo gallery for Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82980000/82974300/82974272/60db4204.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82980000/82974300/82974272/0d80dc45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82980000/82974300/82974272/f864dd69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82980000/82974300/82974272/7b1df42e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82980000/82974300/82974272/aebd0ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! GREAT location minutes from Churchill Downs, Highlands, Downtown Louisville and more! Walking distance to lots of local restaurants, bars and brewery! Cozy living room with a large sectional couch, a 55" TV with Fire stick & Sling TV for live streaming/movies. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking & opens up into dining room with large table! Washer & dryer ready for use. Great outdoor lounge space under the pergola with fire pit! Absolutely NO PARTIES!!! There is video surveillance on the outside of the property- parties will be shut down immediately!! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78460000/78458700/78458632/ec7e7486.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Louisville's Historic Shantyboathouse Downtown Louisville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=78458632&PinnedHotelID=78458632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97077700/97077609/c424e984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Stylish Retreat in the Heart of Clifton Neighborhood, King Bed, Coffee! 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Shelby Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews CA $298 CA $391 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=83986412&PinnedHotelID=83986412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules No locals! ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES EVENTS OR GATHERINGS OF ANY KIND! They will not be tolerated ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Home not equipped with amenities/supplies for kids ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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-21-00225 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.225395,-85.73637&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ywihFhkhjO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40SBS%40SBQBSBS%40QBSDSBQDSBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDSFODQFQFOFOHQFOFOHQHOFOHOHMHOHMJOHMJMHMJMJKJMJMHKLKJKJMLIJKLIJKLILILILGJILINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENGLCNELCNCNCLCNCNANANCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNBLFLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHJHLFLHLHLHJJLHJJLHJLJJLJHJJLLLHJJLHLJLHNJLHLHNHLHNFNHNHPFNFNHPFNFNFPDPFPFPDPDPDPDPDPDRBPDRBPDRBRBP%40RBRBP%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRARAR%3FRARARARCRARCRCRAPCRCREPCREPCREPEPEPEPEPERGNGPEPGPGNGNIPGNGPININGNINILININKJINKLILKLILMJKLIJMJKLKJMHKJMHKJMHMHMHMHKFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFODMDMDOBODMBODO%40MBOBO%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOCOAOAOCMCOAOEMCOEMCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGMIKGMIMIMIMIKKMIKKMIKKKMMKIKKMKKKMKKIOKMIMKMIOIOIMIOGOIOIOGQGMISGOGOGQEQGOEQGSEQEQEQEQEQCSEQCSEQCSASCQCSCSASCSASASAS%3FSAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d9U3WdPBZ5Td5DxEA2p0fFzf08c=) Louisville, KY #### What's nearby - Du Pont Manual Stadium \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Shelby Park \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - University of Louisville \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km - Norton Audubon Hospital \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 km - Speed Art Museum \- 5 min drive \- 2.5 km #### Getting around - Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kroger Fuel - ‬12 min walk - ‪Monnik Beer Co - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Merry Weather - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Post - ‬7 min walk - ‪Four Pegs Beer Lounge - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou!? ### What time is check-out at Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou!? ### Where is Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Minutes from Churchill Downs & Downtown Lou! Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg B. Jan 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Met my brother there for the weekend. Great food just 2 blocks away. Very happy with our stay. We would stay there again! ##### Greg B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location 10 minute ride to tourist spots ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laina R., Maurice, LA Jun 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Louisville! Lauren was a fantastic host. She was so easy to communicate with and was accommodating. The home had everything we needed! ##### Laina R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie P. Aug 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Away home Everything was just as described. The house was plenty big enough, and we had a great time. Thank you so much ##### Stephanie P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah D. Nov 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of room We celebrated Thanksgiving with 9 family nembers and we had plenty of riom and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Any questions we had were answered within an hour by the host. Everything was exactly as described in listing. We had a great time staying there. ##### Deborah D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad and Wendy F. Nov 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and very clean. Great house & enough room for a large family of 6\. Questions answered in minutes by owener. Comfortable beds. Very safe location. Road construction caused alittle bit of an issue with parking and we had to park on a side street but once the construction is finished parking should be open on both sides of the road again. Alot of very interesting details in the decor if you look close enough 🙂 Great house and would stay here again! ##### Chad and Wendy F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell P. Oct 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Property manager was very helpful, allowed us to check in a few hours early because of our flight times. Very short Uber to downtown and anything you need! ##### Mitchell P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Autumn A. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay! This property was perfect for me and my friends for our weekend getaway. Host was such a great help and very nice. House had everything we needed and more. ##### Autumn A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica E. Aug 2, 2025 ##### Jessica E. 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