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THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Cave Hill Cemetery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Headliners Music Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nulu Market Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Louisville

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Louisville, within a 5-minute drive of Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center. .This vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Churchill Downs and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Kentucky Exposition Center.
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What's nearby

  • Cave Hill Cemetery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Eastern Cemetery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Headliners Music Hall - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nulu Market Place - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cherokee Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Flanagan's Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PG&J's Dog Park Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Louisville - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO



Welcome to Barret House – Your Perfect Louisville Home Base!

Whether you’re here to tour bourbon distilleries, attend a conference, catch the thrill of Churchill Downs, or just explore the unique charm of Louisville, Barret House is the ideal place to land.

Tucked in the heart of the Historic Highlands—one of Louisville’s safest and most walkable neighborhoods—you’ll be just steps away from everything that makes this city special. Here’s what you’ll love:
• A beautifully reimagined 3-bedroom, 2-bath home inside a classic Highlands duplex, offering space, comfort, and a touch of local flair
• Two fully equipped kitchens (yes, two!) plus a hide-a-bed and futon in the bright, upstairs lounge—perfect for families or groups
• Private parking pad in the back—a rare and welcome convenience in this area
• Only two blocks to Restaurant Row on Bardstown Road—walk to top-rated restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, and more
• Quick access to downtown, the Bourbon Trail, museums, the riverfront, and beyond

A quick note: We thoughtfully combined two one-bedroom apartments into one inviting 3-bedroom space. One of the bedrooms is centrally located and a bit more open in design—it’s cozy, stylish, and thoughtfully set up with area rugs and throw pillows to create a welcoming retreat. And with two full bathrooms, you’ll have plenty of comfort and privacy.

Picture your group enjoying morning coffee on the front porch, strolling out for brunch, or gathering upstairs for a laid-back movie night in the open common area.

Barret House has Louisville charm, unbeatable location, and room to relax. We’d love to host your stay!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave, a dishwasher, and a kitchen island. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 STR927973

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was excellent, he was very attentive and responded quickly to messages. The location was great with plenty of food that was within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house with lots of room. Close to everything with lots of awesome shops across the street. I recommend Unorthodox and Fat Rabbit. We had a lovely stay. Thanks so much for a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for all that we wanted to do while in Louisville. Close to Bellarmine’s campus. Host was very responsive and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Great stay!

We stayed at this charming house over a long weekend. There was plenty of rooms, two kitchens and you cannot beat the location. Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property close to everything! Very clean! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joellen K.

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

Louisville trip

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! James was a great host! One of my favorite parts of Louisville, we loved every part of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

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

Loved the Barret House!

The Barret House is a great place to stay in Louisville!! It’s close to everything and the two condos together were perfect for our family of 8, we were provided with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Expo experience

Everything was as described, we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

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

Great house!

In town for wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

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

Accurate description of amazing property

Our family enjoyed the location and cleanliness of property. Thank you for hosting our clan!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

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

Excellent

Great communication from the owner. Excellent location. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

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

Excellent

The property was great, location was great. We loved everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

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

Derby Trip

James was a fabulous host. Great location walking distance to restaurants and close to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

2025 Pre-Derby Stay

Exactly as advertised; no surprises and short drive to all events. Quick responses from Hosts. Ideal stay for couples and small families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

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

Very satisfied

The stay was exactly what I was looking for with my group. Owner/manager was very prompt in communicating and generous by giving us a late checkout. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Bourbon Trail vacation

Great location in Louisville. Easy to get downtown, restaurants, nightlife, and highway access to do day trips. Beautiful home, lots of character. Great communication with owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family gathered in Louisville for an early Thanksgiving. Very clean and spacious two-level property. Two queen beds on first floor ( four steps required to enter property). King bed and spacious living room upstairs. Two big total bathrooms with laundry. Convenient parking spot for one car on property which is helpful due to busy road. Would definitely stay again. Love the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, very clean ,comfy beds. Would have liked more seating down stairs, since there is no living room. I would definitely stay here again. James was very responsive to questions and promptly got the A/c working again, when it went out. Very professional
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Great!

Everything was great and as expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

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

Very clean

Cute place that was very clean and had all the amenities needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Nice

Nice place to stay while visiting distilleries in Louisville. We Uber to all places downtown, which is about 2 miles away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carron M.

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

Christmas in Kentucky

Loved the place, loved the neighborhood, enjoyed our Christmas in Kentucky greatly despite subzero temps! Excellent host!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

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

Loved it!

We had a great time!! James was a fantastic host and great communicator! There is so much to and explore in Louisville and this property is great location, close to everything. We even did a day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park (1.5hrs)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024