Title: St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106249989&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! Vacation home in Louisville with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106250000/106250000/106249989/6fb32efa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi - St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106250000/106250000/106249989/7a3f288d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices - St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106250000/106250000/106249989/9b3dfe13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, offices - St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106250000/106250000/106249989/86d9aee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! (Louisville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106250000/106250000/106249989/292ff08b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of St. Matthews neighborhood, this cozy home offers a warm welcome with its spacious backyard and entertainment deck featuring a patio with fire pit. Enjoy family gatherings on the deck or explore nearby Seneca Park, restaurants, cafes, and specialty stores within walking distance. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! Summary: Welcome to your cozy retreat in Louisville’s family-friendly St. Matthews neighborhood. Perfect for families, professionals, or long-term guests, this 3-bedroom home features two king beds, one queen, a full kitchen, laundry, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Relax in the spacious living areas or unwind on the backyard deck with a fire pit and patio seating. Walk to Seneca Park, restaurants, and shops, or explore the Bourbon Trail and nearby attractions for a peaceful yet connected stay. Book your stay now! The Space: ACCESS TYPE: ▻ You'll have access to the entire house during your stay. WHOLE HOME IS ON A SINGLE STORY: ▻ Family Area with a Three-Seater Sofa and 2 Accent Chairs ▻ Open Concept, Fully Stocked Kitchen with Stove, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Keurig Coffee Maker, Toaster, Fridge and Freezer ▻ Living Area with L-Shaped Five-Seater Sofa and a Smart TV ▻ Dining Area that accommodates 6 People ▻ Full Bathroom with Shower and Tub ▻ Bedroom 1: 1 x King bed with Ensuite Full Bathroom ▻ Bedroom 2: 1 x King Bed ▻ Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Bed ▻ Laundry Area with Washer & Dryer HIGHLIGHTS: ▻ Partially-fenced Backyard ▻ Spacious Outdoor Deck for Family Gatherings ▻ Allow Pets ▻ Fast Wi-Fi- Perfect for digital nomads and people working from home! ▻ 3 bedrooms for a family, friends, and business stay! ▻ Self check-in ▻ Prime location best for business travelers ACCESSIBILITY: ▻ There's A Stair Step to Reach Main Entrance Guest Access: PARKING: ▻ You can park in the driveway. There's also street parking available. ENTERING THE HOME: ▻ The Home is Accessed Via Self Check-In Using a Smart Lock with a Unique Code Per Guest The Neighborhood: Nearby Popular Spots: ▻ Seneca Park \~3 Min Drive ▻ Cherokee Park \~8 Min Drive ▻ Downtown Louisville \~12 Min Drive ▻ Louisville Zoo \~15 Min Drive ▻ Louisville Mega Cavern \~15 Min Drive ▻ Kentucky Exposition Center \~13 Min Drive ▻ KFC Yum! Center \~11 Min Drive ▻ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory \~13 Min Drive ▻ Muhammad Ali Center \~12 Min Drive ▻ Churchill Downs \~14 Min Drive ▻ Kentucky Science Center \~13 Min Drive ▻ Waterfront Park \~12 Min Drive ▻ Falls of the Ohio State Park \~15 Min Drive Nearby Favorite Breakfast / Coffee Spots: ▻ North End Café \~5 Min Drive ▻ Please & Thank You \~8 Min Drive ▻ Highland Morning \~10 Min Drive Nearby Favorite Lunch Spots: ▻ The Cheddar Box Café \~4 Min Drive ▻ Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ \~6 Min Drive ▻ Ramsi's Café on the World \~9 Min Drive Nearby Favorite Dinner Spots: ▻ Napa River Grill \~5 Min Drive ▻ Jack Fry's \~10 Min Drive ▻ The Eagle \~11 Min Drive ▻ Volare Italian Ristorante \~11 Min Drive Nearby Favorite Breweries: ▻ Gravely Brewing Co. \~9 Min Drive ▻ Great Flood Brewing Company \~6 Min Drive ▻ Mile Wide Beer Co. \~11 Min Drive ▻ Against the Grain Brewery \~11 Min Drive Nearby Favorite Bars: ▻ Diamond Station \~5 Min Drive ▻ The Silver Dollar \~10 Min Drive ▻ The Holy Grale \~10 Min Drive ▻ Haymarket Whiskey Bar \~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. ▻ Please Pick Up After Your Pets. We do allow pets but we would like to request to not let them on the furniture ▻ 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. ▻ Pet Policy – We’re happy to welcome pets! A $120 non-refundable fee applies, plus $50 for each additional pet. This helps cover the extra deep cleaning to keep the home fresh for all guests. ▻ 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 are exterior cameras installed above the window near the front door, above the window near the side door and above the back door. It is on and recording 24/7 to help ensure the safety of you and the property during your stay. ## 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 - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111700000/111692500/111692499/34cd55f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic Lou Home | Walkable to Bars & Restaurants! 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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 Property Registration Number LIC-STL-24-00279 ### Property is also known as 66711b1b8e0a460013bd2542 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.24735%2C-85.65774&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lygCs9bx2_64rVSumR3Q5SLrjek=) Louisville, KY #### What's nearby - Seneca Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Saint Matthews Station Shopping Center \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Historic Frankfort Avenue \- 4 min drive \- 2.1 km - Baptist Hospital Louisville \- 5 min drive \- 3.8 km #### Getting around - Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Drake's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Tin Roof Louisville in St.Matthews - ‬12 min walk - ‪Diamond Pub & Billiards - ‬11 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk - ‪DiOrio's Pizza and Pub - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard!? ### What time is check-out at St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard!? ### Where is St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## St. Matthews Retreat | Relaxing Home w/ Backyard! 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### T J. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic service. The home was beautiful and if in town again we would definitely stay there again. Nice area great access to amenities. ##### T J. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc S. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great floor plan which created two private areas. Very clean; property was as VRBO advertised; quiet neighborhood. ##### Marc S. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GEORGE W. Dec 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Visit Needed a place for me and my brother and our families to stay while we visited our parents. This house was perfect for our needs. Nicely appointed house everything you need. Would not hesitate to stay here again. ##### GEORGE W. 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