[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE Vacation home in Louisville with kitchen and patio ![Dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95760000/95756200/95756149/8d49af13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95760000/95756200/95756149/22ebb849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95760000/95756200/95756149/79a0fbd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95760000/95756200/95756149/766167a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95760000/95756200/95756149/29b8d0fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the historic Joseph Abell House, a charming home in Middletown, Kentucky. Experience life on this two-acre property with its beautiful ivy-covered grounds and natural stone patio where you can gather around the firepit or enjoy pizza from the outdoor oven. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - 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. ### 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE This historic Joseph Abell House was built in 1803 and is located in Middletown, Kentucky. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house sits on a two-acre property. The building is located in the main house of Joseph Abell's 600-acre plantation. It includes a secret entry to the underground railroad, which is believed to be one of the last locations the slaves would be housed in before crossing the Ohio River. The Abell house is a five-bay two-story brick structure with a one-story wing extending off the east side of the main block. The layout of the house is composed of a central hall with a room off each side. All of the original woodwork remains intact. The grounds are currently filled with over 25 different varieties of flowers, and native trees and blanketed with beautiful ivy. The owner has installed a natural stone patio, a firepit & an outdoor pizza oven that can hold many gatherings. This is a furnished rental property that comes with the basic furniture a tenant will need to live in the space, like a couch, beds, a coffee table, a dining room table and chairs, basic kitchen appliances, and a washer & a dryer. The rental has two entrances (back and side of the house) for guests. There is a large parking lot for multiple cars. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112510000/112508700/112508647/c517d42e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Home on water, minutes from downtown. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Middletown, a neighborhood in Louisville, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohio River Valley and Louisville Mega Cavern, while Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at KFC Yum Center or Plainview Tennis Center. 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Tom Sawyer State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Valhalla Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.9 km - Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 12.6 km - Mall St. Matthews - 10 min drive - 10.7 km ### Getting around - Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 14 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk - ‪First Watch - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE located? > Located in Middletown, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stonefield Square Shopping Center, Middletown Station Shopping Center, and Southeast Christian Church. Plainview Tennis Center and Hurstbourne Corners Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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