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3,230 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities
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380 properties feature pools
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2,510 properties have a dedicated workspace
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4,800 of Louisville vacation rentals include wi-fi access
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4.8 Average rating
Louisville stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Nearby attractions
Louisville's top spots, include Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville Zoo, and Fourth Street Live!
Top-rated vacation rentals in Louisville
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RIView 103. Modern Waterfront Suite Kentucky Derby
Guests can enjoy scenic views of the mighty Ohio River from any room in their private suite. Catch a beautiful sunrise or relax while sitting on the porch watching the boats and barges cruise the river. Close drive to interstate to get you to downtown Louisville to enjoy a dinner, museum, basketball game or concert in the KFC YUM Center and the world famous Churchill Downs! 1 mile away from River Ridge. We do offer a Tesla only charger or you can bring your own standard attachment for a charge.
Walking Bridge, Putt Putt House
NEW LISTING: Welcome to our walking bridge home on Pearl St. We have a hot tub, putt putt, and all the fun you can think of in one home. Steps away from restaurants, shopping, and bars, as well as the walking bridge to Louisville. This home is closer to the fun in Louisville than most neighborhoods in Louisville itself. Go out or stay in, you're guaranteed to have a great time in this newly renovated gem. We have high quality mattresses, and smart TV's in both bedrooms and the living room.
Bourbon City Loft - Free downtown parking!
If this loft is booked, please check out my other listings.. www.airbnb.com/h/derby-city-loft www.airbnb.com/h/river-city-loft www.airbnb.com/h/falls-city-loft Spacious 950 sq. ft. loft located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and 1 block from 4th Street Live! Located 4 blocks from the YUM! Center, 2 blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and less than 10 minutes from Churchill Downs! Free parking in a secured parking garage!
Historic Cabin by Bourbon Trail
Historic, unique, tasteful and serene - the Edward Tyler house, ca. 1783, is a stone cabin 20 minutes SE of Louisville on 13 acre estate. Near the famous bourbon trail, rental includes full cabin and large screen porch overlooking pond with fountain. First floor has living/dining/kitchen space with small sofa bed and stone fireplace (gas); queen bed and full bath on second floor. American and European antique furnishings and fine art welcome you to fully updated home with central HVAC.
The River's Edge Oasis, close to downtown
Welcome to your oasis on the water! Relax and unwind at the River's Edge. This home is about as close as you can get to paradise in Louisville Ky (also known as River City)! Perfect getaway for a romantic weekend or the best place to relax after a long day of work! Voted #1 Vacation rental in KY by Dreamy Stays!! This unique home is designer decorated and updated with all the amenities! An 8 minute drive to downtown Louisville, the oasis offers the best of both worlds. Book today!
Walk to Bourbon Trail | NULU Gem | Gated Parking
Stay in the heart of NULU—this modern ground-floor condo puts you steps from Louisville’s best restaurants, bourbon stops, and local shops. Walk to favorites like Angel’s Envy and Rabbit Hole Distillery, enjoy all the NuLu dining, or head downtown in minutes for concerts, games, or events. The condo is comfortable, quiet, and thoughtfully set up—ideal for couples, solo travelers, or business stays, with gated parking, fast Wi-Fi, and everything needed for short or extended stays.
The Hilltop Hideaway
Come hunker down at The Hilltop Hideaway, a centrally-located historic 19th-century shotgun style cottage apartment perched atop Clifton’s hills. Perfect for a couple’s getaway, a friends’ rendezvous, or a creative’s retreat, you may find yourself not wanting to leave. But the location couldn’t be better, with Frankfort Ave’s restaurants, coffee shops, and bars all within walking distance, and nearby entertainment options plentiful with Butchertown and NULU only minutes away.
The Writer’s Den
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil cabin getaway. Nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking the Louisville skyline, The Writer’s Den is a great place to call home. Located just off interstate 64 and 10 minutes from downtown Louisville, the cabin gives peaceful seclusion and location convenience for those looking to explore the area. With a screened in porch, back deck lounge, loft space and all the comfort amenities, you’ll be on your way to writing the next great novel!
Location! Corner downtown condo!
Welcome to your stylish urban retreat in the heart of downtown Louisville! This studio corner unit condo boasts modern amenities and stunning city views through floor-to-ceiling windows. With an updated bathroom and kitchen, plus a location within walking distance to the KFC YUM Center, shops, and restaurants, this condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay in Louisville. Book now and experience the best of Louisville living!
An Unhurried Stay in Butchertown · Steps from NuLu
Some places just make you feel held. This is one of them. A Jaclyn Journey Hospitality stay - set inside a 19th-century building on the edge of Louisville's Butchertown & NuLu neighborhoods. This apartment has been designed with the kind of care that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to miss. Every detail - from the original fireplaces to the lime-washed bedroom walls - has been chosen to make you feel genuinely at ease, not just comfortable.
My Old Kentucky Dome
An elevated camping “glamping” experience. This brand-new one of a kind geodesic dome is located on a private road that leads you to an overlook featuring one of the most beautiful countryside views in Kentucky. While this getaway experience is nestled deep in the woods, it is also a close drive to all the conveniences you can imagine. This is an off the grid outdoor experience with a ½ mile gravel road including a steep hill. AWD or 4WD advised.
Stay in Historic Butchertown, Blocks From NuLu
With its prime location at 1025 E Main St at the intersection of Louisville's Butchertown and NuLu neighborhoods, you'll be blocks away from the city's most vibrant and exciting districts. With this beautifully renovated, designer-curated home as your base, walk to the area's trendiest shops and restaurants, sample local craft beers at one of the nearby breweries, or enjoy tastings on one of the many bourbon tours that the city is famous for.
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Churchill Downs
Historic racetrack and home of the Kentucky Derby, offering live races, tours, and a museum
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At Churchill Downs, you can tour the historic racetrack, explore the interactive Kentucky Derby Museum, and learn the story behind the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” dating back to 1875. Come for live Thoroughbred racing during the spring, summer, and fall meets, including special days like Opening Night dress-up, Thurby, Oaks Day in pink, and occasional night racing. Watch from the paddock up close, bet a Daily Double or Trifecta, sip a Mint Julep or Lilly, try Derby Pie on Millionaires Row, and finish with dinner at Matt Winn’s Steakhouse.
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
Family-friendly amusement and water park featuring roller coasters, wave pools, and kid-friendly rides
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At Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay, you can ride world-class coasters like Lightning Run with its 100-foot, 80-degree drop, T3 with five inversions, and Storm Chaser, which starts with a barrel roll drop from a 10-story lift hill. Cool off in Hurricane Bay’s huge water park, with sparkling wave pools, towering slides, lazy rivers, and kid-focused splash areas. In winter, experience the holiday event with more than one and a half million lights, 300 Christmas trees, Santa’s Village, and a Snow Zone with a four-story snow tubing hill.
Waterfront Park
Expansive riverside park with playgrounds, walking paths, and the Big Four Bridge
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At Waterfront Park you can walk or run along paved riverfront paths, relax on the Great Lawn, visit playgrounds, splash parks, and fountains, or simply take in big Ohio River and skyline views. Walk or bike across the one‑mile Big Four pedestrian bridge, rent bikes or pedal carts, see the Lincoln Memorial and other statues, or ride the Belle of Louisville when it’s operating. Plan around free WFPK Waterfront Wednesday concerts, major festivals like Forecastle, fireworks, Derby ferris wheel rides, and other community events.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Interactive museum and factory tour celebrating baseball history with hands-on exhibits and a giant bat
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Inside Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, walk through the working factory floor and watch skilled craftsmen shape the #1 bat in Major League Baseball on the same equipment used for years. Explore hands-on exhibits, learn the story of Louisville Slugger in baseball and American history, and hold bats swung by legends like Mickey Mantle, Cal Ripken Jr., and Derek Jeter. Step into the batting cages, face a 90-mph fastball, and leave with a souvenir mini bat and photos beside the 120-foot-tall giant bat out front.
Speed Art Museum
Kentucky's oldest art museum featuring diverse exhibits, a cinema, and interactive galleries
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At the Speed Art Museum, you can explore a multi-story collection that ranges from historic Kentucky works to contemporary art, including paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso, and Rubens. Families can head to the interactive Art Sparks area in the basement, while older visitors might enjoy gallery talks, rotating exhibitions, and special touring shows. Catch arthouse, foreign, and indie films at the in-house cinema or attend concerts, film festivals, and the monthly late-night Speed After Hours events. On Sundays, museum admission is free.
Cherokee Park
Expansive park featuring a scenic loop, trails, playgrounds, and a golf course
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At Cherokee Park you can walk, jog, or bike the 2.3–2.4 mile Scenic Loop, which has separate lanes for vehicles and recreational users and a mix of good hills and flatter stretches. Explore natural-surface trails for hiking or mountain biking, open meadows, rolling hills, and woodlands along Beargrass Creek, or spread out for picnics, reading, or a nap. Kids get playgrounds and a spray ground, golfers have a 9‑hole course, and there are spaces for tennis, archery, frisbee, and winter sledding. Dog lovers can enjoy Dog Hill and one of the best fenced-in dog runs in Louisville, all within a historic Olmsted-designed landscape.
Home rentals in Louisville
Limerick Carriage Company
Colonel Lou Lou's
Bourbon Belle- Cozy Germantown home with parking!
Spruced-Up Shotgun, Steps to Logan St Market
Quiet Neighborhood Home With Outstanding Location
Derby City Bourbon Bungalow - by Germantown & UofL
Beachfront River Cottage
Quaint Highland's Bungalow
Boutique hotels in Louisville
First Floor One Bedroom King Suite
The Olmsted Suite 101 at The Bellwether Hotel
The Nest at The Purple Martin in Louisville!
Petite King Standard
The Perch at The Purple Martin in Louisville!
The Nook at The Purple Martin in Louisville!
Highland Station at The Bellwether Hotel
The Odd Bird at The Purple Martin in Louisville
Other great vacation rentals in Louisville
HIghlands Modern Get Away
Buechel Beauty
Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location
Chic Downtown King Suite - Free Parking & Games
Action City! Extravaganza at Bardstown Rd!
Historic Braden Suite in heart of NuLu action
The GiGi Airstream, Lakeside at Progress Park
Charming Penthouse/Rooftop Patio/Downtown
When is the best time to visit Louisville?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $120 | $126 | $130 | $147 | $198 | $128 | $135 | $123 | $172 | $135 | $132 | $125 |
| Avg. temp | 36°F | 40°F | 48°F | 59°F | 68°F | 76°F | 80°F | 79°F | 72°F | 60°F | 48°F | 40°F |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best places to stay in Louisville?
Explore stays in areas like the Highlands for lively dining and nightlife, NuLu for local shops and art, or Old Louisville for historic charm and tree-lined streets. These neighborhoods have a mix of restored homes, modern spaces, and access to parks.
What are the best things to do in Louisville with kids?
Families can explore interactive exhibits at the Kentucky Science Center, discover hands-on fun at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, or meet animals at the Louisville Zoo. Waterfront Park has play spaces and river views for outdoor adventures.
What are some of the best things to do in Louisville?
Explore the history of horse racing at the Kentucky Derby Museum, sample regional distilleries along the bourbon trail, or admire contemporary works at the Speed Art Museum. NuLu and the Highlands are frequently suggested for dining, music, and shopping.
How is the weather in Louisville?
Louisville has cold winters averaging 28–44°F (-2–6°C), and warm summers often reaching 89°F (32°C). Spring is mild and can be rainy, while autumn tends to be comfortable with crisp air and colorful leaves.
What are the best places to visit in Louisville?
The Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Kentucky Derby Museum, and Muhammad Ali Center are frequently suggested for visitors. Waterfront Park and the Big Four Bridge have river views and walking paths.
What are some hiking trails in Louisville?
Explore scenic paths at Cherokee Park or go for longer hikes at Jefferson Memorial Forest, which has wooded trails and nature programs. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park is another spot for outdoor walks and gentle forest trails.
What are some family activities we can do in Louisville?
Families can explore the Louisville Zoo, discover interactive exhibits at the Kentucky Science Center, or spend time at Waterfront Park. The Bernheim Arboretum has nature play areas and sculpture walks suited for all ages.
What are some of the best day trip ideas from Louisville?
Explore bourbon distilleries in nearby towns, hike forest trails at Bernheim Arboretum, or discover historic sites in surrounding communities. Outdoor parks and caves around the region offer nature-focused excursions.
Are there any pet friendly accommodations available in Louisville?
Many hosts in Louisville have pet-friendly options, especially in neighborhoods like the Highlands, Clifton, and NuLu. Several city parks and walking trails also make it easier to enjoy time outdoors with your dog.
What are some local tips for visiting Louisville?
Locals often suggest exploring the city’s independent shops and eateries in NuLu or the Highlands, and trying the Urban Bourbon Trail for a taste of regional heritage. Comfortable walking shoes come in handy for exploring parks and art murals.
What is Louisville known for?
Louisville is widely recognized for the Kentucky Derby, bourbon heritage, and baseball bat production. The city has a vibrant arts scene, distinct neighborhoods, and a culinary tradition blending Southern and Midwestern flavors.
What are the best hidden gems to explore in Louisville?
Discover art installations along the Big Four Bridge, wander the historic streets of Old Louisville, or seek out the quirky attractions at the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Street art and community murals also bring color to lesser-known corners.
What are the best foods to try in Louisville?
Sample fried chicken, the classic Hot Brown sandwich, and bourbon-infused treats frequently suggested on local menus. Southern sides, regional barbecue, and Derby-Pie are popular choices as well.
What should I bring for a trip to Louisville?
Pack versatile clothing for changing weather, with light layers in spring and fall, and sun protection in summer. A rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and reusable water bottle are helpful for exploring city parks and markets.
What is the nightlife in Louisville like?
Louisville has live music venues, bars, and late-night eateries especially around the Highlands, NuLu, and Downtown. Expect a mix of local bands, cocktail lounges, and spaces showcasing regional bourbons.
What are the most popular events or festivals in Louisville?
The Kentucky Derby in early May is the city’s most iconic event, blending thoroughbred racing with parades and community celebrations. Louisville also has a well-known jazz festival, bourbon-themed events, and cultural festivals throughout the year.
Are there family friendly vacation rentals in Louisville?
Family-friendly vacation rentals can be found throughout Louisville, especially near parks or in residential areas like Crescent Hill, St. Matthews, and the Highlands. Many homes have spacious layouts or outdoor spaces suitable for groups with children.
When is the best time to visit Louisville?
Late spring and early fall are often recommended for pleasant weather and outdoor festivals. Summer can be warm and lively, while winter is quieter with chilly temperatures.
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