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River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, video games
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade

This special place is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit.

5 minute drive to the Airport
5 minutes drive to the Expo Center
5 minute drive to Kentucky Kingdom
5 minute drive to the Louisville Zoo
7 minute drive to University of Louisville
10 minute drive to Churchill Downs
15 minute drive to downtown Louisville where you will find things like
• Louisville Slugger Museum
• Kentucky Science Center
• Slugger Field
• Angel's Envy & Old Forester Distilleries

The inside of the house has been renovated by refinishing the original hardwood floors on the first level and updated with new Pergo flooring in the basement. All walls and trim have been painted and every light fixture in the house has been replaced. The bathroom has been updated with a new toilet, vanity, flooring, and hardware. The basement has newly installed kitchen appliances and a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The outside has been updated with a privacy fenced-in patio area. The house offers a great covered front porch along with a street light at the house for great visibility at night time.

The house has been carefully thought out and decorated with all that you will need including a queen bed and a king-sized bed. There is a 55-inch TV in the living room with a Roku so you can login to your favorite streaming service and a 55 inch TV in the large bedroom. The TV in the larger bedroom has WatchFree by Vizio that includes a couple of local channels and a whole lot more!

This is a very old house that has a different layout and plenty of character. The floors aren't completely level and neither are the walls. We have modernized the finishes and décor but just remember, it was built in 1920. You walk into the front door into the living room and off the living room there is the small bedroom. To get to the bathroom and large bedroom, you must walk through the small bedroom. The kitchen and laundry area are in the basement which is a walkout to the back patio/yard. The ceiling at its lowest point in the basement is about 6 foot 4 inches, so this may not be the best place for really tall people. There is a quiet commercial space across the street and a railroad track on the other side of that. The commercial space is an industrial business and is very quiet and the train you probably will never hear. I've been in the house a lot and haven't heard the train while being inside and have barely/rarely hear it outside.

Property manager

Dustin Robinson

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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-23-01052

About the area

Map
Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Louisville Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Louisville - 4 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derby City Gaming - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade located?

This family-friendly Louisville holiday home is located in Camp Taylor, within 2 mi (3 km) of Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Kentucky Exposition Center is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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River City Retreat near Zoo/Expo/Airport/Churchill + Arcade Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

We took a short weekend trip to Louisville to go on some Bourbon tours and this place was perfect. Nearby to many tours and breweries. Quiet neighborhood, very clean with smart TVs, and very responsive! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was perfect for what we needed, would stay there again if traveling back to this area.

Pleased with the accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Convenience

Beautiful house! Perfect for the family. The provisions that were provided were outstanding! We didn't expect that at all. The check in and out process was super easy! The location is very close to lot's to do!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gae G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Football weekend at Bellarmine!

This VRBO is sooo great! Place is fab and communication with host is great!! Such a cute place! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and so comfy!

Was absolutely amazing. Will definitely be back. Very quiet neighborhood even with train near by. Never heard anything. Very unique house but we loved it. Had everything you need and was super super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit

Cute home, very clean and convenient to many places. Owners were friendly and easy to work with over the app.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property great location

We stayed at this vrbo for the Louder than life music festival and the location was phenomenal and it was a nice little place to sleep and hangout before leaving
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

The stay was very nice. It was just how it was described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This place was amazing. Perfect for what we meeded. Clean,Comfy, and very welcoming. Had snacks and drinks available. Very good communication with the host. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy rental property. Everything was great from the cleanliness all the way down to the little snacks provided. Would definitely stay here again if ever we visit Louisville again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Place was clean and just right for us, owner communicated well also
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

We loved our stay. The location was close to all kinds of activities! House and pool were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Showing on the green chips

Close to the Expo for the livestock show stay. House was clean. Beds were comfortably.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoseph Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be coming back again!

Very Clean, Very Responsive host, Very Satisfied with our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Very cute and quaint home. Very clean and really appreciated the waters, snacks and coffee! The beds were very comfortable. Location was close to an Kroger and a lot of places to eat. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

T.C. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing! Such a great place to stay!

We were impressed from the moment we walked in the door. You could see that it was so clean and it smelled so good in there! The listing was just as decribed and shown in the photos. We had everything we needed and more during our visit! Beds were comfortable, water pressure was great, and the washer and dryer made packing easier. The area was easily accessible and it was nice and quiet as we heard no outside noise. The host had great communication and was very polite and friendly. We highly recommend this rental to everyone and would be more than happy to stay here again next time we are in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Super clean, great location, comfortable bedding. The snacks and bottled water was a nice surprise. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy D., Bluffton, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Comfortable Place

This property was perfect for people looking for a place to stay while enjoying the attractions in Louisville. Location is located very close to airport and Kentucky Exposition Center. We were in town for at the expo center, so it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S., Wadsworth, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful!

Everything about the stay was wonderful! The house was very clean and perfect for our family on a volleyball weekend. The location was great with plenty of access to food or groceries. The neighborhood itself was not spectacular, but the property itself was great! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H., Kingsport, TN.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property to stay in!

This is a cool little house to stay in for a weekend or even longer. The owner is super friendly and extremely helpful, and the house is well stocked with different amenities. This home is extremely close to most of the bigger venues and hot spots in Louisville. Will definitely stay here again, if possible!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N., Homestead

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bungalow

We had a nice stay here. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little 2 bedroom!

This place was perfect for our little family. Me, my husband, and almost 1 year old stayed for a few nights while we were in town to race bikes. Dustin even provided us with a pack and play and high chair so we didn’t need to travel with our own. As others have said, the house lay is a little odd because you have to walk through a bedroom to get to the other bedroom and bathroom and kitchen, but it was fine for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip to Louisville!

The property was perfect for our 3 night stay. We each had our own room to sleep in and the house was well stocked with everything we needed to make us comfortable. Very clean, updated and decorated perfectly. Will definitely book here for our trip to Louisville next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauree D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We traveled from Michigan to Louisville, Kentucky for a volleyball tournament at the Kentucky Expo Center/KIVA Sports and this home was a GREAT location. We were able to drive to both venues within 10 minutes. The home was clean, beds were comfy, and the hosts even provided snacks, drinks, and some toiletries. Great place! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We came in at about 1am as we had a late flight. The porch light and several lights inside were on, which was thoughtful. House was super cozy and very clean! Dustin was great to work with…he made several accommodations for me about the days (I kept adding days). Location was close to everything! And neighborhood was quiet. They had complementary.beverages in the fridge and snacks. Would highly recommend River City Retreat! Thanks again, Dustin!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025