❤ The Hillcrest House w/ Private Cottage--Near Frankfort Ave, Downtown, Expo!

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Comfortable interior for you and your guests!

Private backyard oasis with its own adorable cottage!

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12253.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Louisville, KY

Louisville Waterfront Park
‪5 min drive‬
Kentucky International Convention Center
‪7 min drive‬
KFC Yum Center
‪7 min drive‬
Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Cottage Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Gray Room

1 Queen Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

Nautical Suite

2 Double Beds

Sofa Bed

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cottage Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Nautical Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This charming renovated 2-story hilltop home with private backyard has its own cute *seasonal cottage. There is plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable in this beautifully restored historic property surrounded by trees. Very desirable neighborhood that's convenient to popular Frankfort Avenue, downtown, Highlands, Saint Matthews--all the best dining and entertainment is just minutes away. Whether you're in the area for business, a special event, Churchill Downs, or a Bourbon tour, The Hillcrest House is a fantastic home base for your Louisville visit.

DETAILS:
The 3-bedroom home and 1-bedroom *seasonal cottage sit atop a wooded hill with lots of backyard decking and great views--a fabulous private oasis that's perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenery or having a cookout with friends. When you walk up the driveway from the street-level parking, you'll find an updated 2-story historic house that features a large living room, sunroom, formal dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and 2.5 baths, including a private bathroom in the double-bed room. The backyard *seasonal cottage has 1-bedroom with 2 twin/double bunk-bed sets, den, kitchenette, and full bath.

Two separate living quarters mere steps apart give guests many options for sleeping arrangements: the 3-bedroom house used alone can sleep 11 with use of the airbed and futon/sofa bed. Plus the seasonal cottage with kitchenette can sleep 6, giving guests several options for sleeping arrangements. (NOTE: Local ordinances limit legal number of guests on property to a maximum total of 12.)

Guests have full exclusive access to the house, *seasonal cottage, backyard, and garage.
*(Note: Mid-winter availability of cottage can vary due to sub-freezing temps' affect on plumbing.)

PARKING: A 2-car garage plus 2 adjacent parking spaces are available at street level. Walk up the driveway and begin enjoying this fantastic historic home. Maximum 5 cars if two are small enough to fit in garage.

Property manager

Leslie

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome. NOTE: Many steps & decks.

Events

No events allowed

Limited parking and noise ordinance enforced

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping indoors either stucture.

-No local or 3rd-party bookings without prior approval. -No Parties. -Only registered number of guests permitted on property

--No smoking, vaping, or incense indoors. --No flame candles permitted. (Battery/LED candles only; some are provided.) -No Saturday checkouts Jan-Nov

-Local noise ordinance enforced 10pm to 8am.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Limited parking and noise ordinance enforced

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

Property Registration Number LIC-STL-20-00606

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Louisville

Located in Crescent Hill, a neighbourhood in Louisville, this holiday home is near theme parks. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Churchill Downs, or consider a night out at Highland Festival Grounds. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

Louisville Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
Kentucky International Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
KFC Yum Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Louisville Slugger Museum - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Louisville Zoo - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - ‬4 min walk
‪Burger Girl - ‬3 min drive
‪Founders' Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Pat's Steak House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ❤ The Hillcrest House w/ Private Cottage--Near Frankfort Ave, Downtown, Expo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ❤ The Hillcrest House w/ Private Cottage--Near Frankfort Ave, Downtown, Expo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ❤ The Hillcrest House w/ Private Cottage--Near Frankfort Ave, Downtown, Expo!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ❤ The Hillcrest House w/ Private Cottage--Near Frankfort Ave, Downtown, Expo! located?

Located in Crescent Hill, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Historic Frankfort Avenue and Peterson-Dumesnil House. Cherokee Park and Mellwood Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

spenser m.

2 April 2023

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

Great stay

Everyone thing was great about this place and super helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tony S., Herndon, VA United States

27 June 2022

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

2022 Bourbon Trail Stay

Great hosts and the property is in a convenient location to downtown and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam D., Ashburn, Virginia (USA)

24 May 2021

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

Great place to stay!

Had a wonderful time staying at this property. It was exactly what me and my friends needed and was beautifully set up to accommodate our group. The owners were super helpful and communicated quickly and thoroughly whenever we had a question!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

12 July 2022

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

Amazing stay

The house was great. It had plenty of room and wasn't a far drive to most of Louisville. The hosts were great, answer all of our questions and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

15 March 2023

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

Great house and good location!

I was there with a bunch of friends for a bachelor party. The host was great and the house was clean and in a good location. It was perfect for our group of bourbon lovers. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

19 May 2021

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

Great weekend in Lousiville

We really enjoyed staying at The Hillcrest house. It's a beautiful home and we loved hanging out in the backyard and the privacy of the entire property. Leslie was very responsive and everything was as anticipated. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

2 February 2023

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

Great for families!

Grandma, grandpa, daughters, a son-in-law, a 4 yr old, 3 yr old, 1 yr old, and 11 month old! We loved the large couch for family time and cuddles with grandbabies, the sunroom became our playroom, the dining table was large for enjoying meals, lots of bedroom space, outdoor seating for bourbon and cigars, and grandma and grandpa had their own cottage!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

9 July 2021

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

Nice home for large groups

We had three families meet here for a weekend. We used to all live in close by but are now far across the country from each other. The house was just perfect and the kitchen has a wonderful array of pots and pans - more than I have ever seen in a rental. The ac worked amazingly well. It was a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Also loved meeting the property manager. She was so helpful and made check in a breeze! She was also very prompt whenever we had a question. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Kate R.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs a little TLC

Stayed at the property for a long weekend with my Mom, Sister-in-law, and nieces. Check in was easy with contact via email and phone. Upon arrival, nice parking for our two vehicles. Maybe I didn’t read the description of the property carefully enough, but I didn’t realize the hill to the property was so steep. Thankfully, we are all able-bodied and able to carry all of our items up the hill from the parking area. Outside of the property was very overgrown with the fountain not in working condition, decking had peeling paint and warped and rotting boards, lots of weeds growing up in the landscaping with debris in the yard. On the plus side, nice deck furniture which allowed us to spend lots of time hanging out outside! Inside, we were thankful to see that the house was clean with lots of lovely character! Once upstairs, we found that the door to the hall bathroom wouldn’t close, and therefore, couldn’t be locked. Also, some drywall had been patched in the bathroom but not repainted. In the on-suite bathroom, the sink bowl was no longer fully attached to the wall and was being supported from underneath by a shower rod. In the kitchen, the refrigerator light was burned out, a cabinet door was not able to close properly due to missing screws. There were plenty of dishes, eating utensils, coffee for the coffee maker, dish soap, and towels which was lovely. The location of the property is great with lots of nice options for food and shopping within walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

4 October 2022

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

Bourbon And Beyond

Great time with friends, house was perfect for our group.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

12 September 2022

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

Great Location, Great Experience

This place was the perfect location to be right in the heart of the Bourbon Trail and Downtown Louisville. The property owner was great with communication and responding to questions we had. The sleeping space for our entire group was enough to let everyone sleep comfortably. I highly recommend this property for this who are trying to experience Louisville in a nice location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mack P.

28 August 2022

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

Great place to stay for the Bourbon Trail!

The house was greatness! Its located in a super convenient part of town. It was about a 10 minute / $15 Uber to downtown and about 40 minutes to Bardstown. We had (8) adults and the house had plenty of room for us all. The hosts were super helpful and awesome to work with along the way.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

28 July 2022

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

Great Stay!

Leslie and Wayne (property owners) were very accommodating and great with communication . And the house was fantastic. It was blazing hot outside but very cool and comfortable inside. I definitely recommend this house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MIchael G., Louisville

12 June 2022

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

Great for a guys weekend!

Brought a group of golfer buddies to town and loved the property. Worked perfectly for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cole W.

5 June 2022

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

Guys Weekend

Fun weekend with the guys. Close to golf courses and downtown Louisville. Had fun hanging out out the back porch

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy T., Allegan MI USA

11 May 2022

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

Southern Charmer

We enjoyed our stay at this unique 100+ year old home. It worked out fantastic for our group that was in town for the Kentucky Derby. The "cottage" worked out great for the younger adults in our group. The home is nicely updated yet retains the charm of days gone by. Our host, Leslie, was fantastic, checking in before and during our stay to answer any questions and provide guidance, if needed. A++++

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., Boulder

20 April 2022

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

Great trip!

Loved having the cottage for part of the family who like the temperature cooler. We made a wonderful family dinner for 8 and the stocked kitchen worked out well. Wish there was a hand mixer though. Thanks to Leslie for keeping me updated on the tornado.. even though it was fast away.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trey M.

31 March 2022

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

Perfect House for a big group

Great house, great location, great amenities. Very clean property, gorgeous house, and plenty of room for a large group. The detached cottage is a plus!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., riverview

10 January 2022

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

Excellent host

The weekend that we decided to travel to Louisville, a winter weather system was planned to move through over the state dropping over 3 inches of snow. Due to a problem with the water lines, we were not able to stay in the Crescent Hill house but Leslie's connections in the area enabled us to still be able to stay in the city. We got to enjoy the sights and sounds of the area and even took a bourbon tour. Thank you again Leslie for all of your help! We will definitely be coming back in the summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

22 October 2021

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

Great place to stay in the Vill

Property exceeded all expectations. Pictures of the property are accurate. Nice and cozy home, with plenty space and accessory's. Bunk house was nice as well. Outdoor fire place made the stay perfect. House backs up to a large field, so no neighbor noise. 5 Stars for the stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

14 October 2021

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

Nice place!

The outdoor space was great with a grill and gas fire you can sit around. The living room is big enough for large groups to enjoy. The house is a bit older and the bathrooms especially show their age. But the house has all the essentials you need and plenty of beds for large groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

12 September 2021

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

Guys weekend

Close to Frankfort ave, highlands, golf courses. Awesome backyard, clean house. Great property overall.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

25 August 2021

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

Bourbon Trail - Family get together

The house was great, Leslie was very informative and communicative throughout the entire stay. The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean. The cottage area was really cool (we kept the snorers out there). I’d definitely stay here again and would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William F.

17 August 2021

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

August 21 Crescent Hill Stay

The property was as described, and the owners/managers were highly responsive and communicative. Leslie ensured we had a pleasant stay and I would definitely reccomnd this place to anyone looking for a wonderful property in Louisville.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

11 August 2021

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our stay here. The outside deck area was so relaxing as well as the many indoor spaces to gather and relax after long days in the hot summer sun!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Leslie

We love introducing our city to visitors, whether they're from out of town or out of the country! We are happy to recommend popular dining and tourist destinations to our guests, answer questions about the area, or help guests find resources for services that may enhance their visit. We love to travel ourselves, so we understand and appreciate the adventure of exploring new places or even returning to old favorites.

Why they chose this property

This property is special because of its location and guest options. We thought it was so unique even before it was updated, with its great vantage point on the hill and the seasonal cottage, which turned out so cute! The property sits on a hill with a private wooded backyard that allows quick access to all the city has to offer. You can see downtown Louisville from the 2nd floor deck while also having a private BBQ with friends in the nice outdoor living area, with its decks and tree-shaded yard. Plus the seasonal cottage provides a private space for another group to have as their own just steps from the back door.

What makes this property unique

Two separate living quarters mere steps apart give guests many options for sleeping arrangements: the 3-bedroom house used alone can sleep 11, with use of the airbed and futon/sofa bed, plus the seasonal cottage with kitchenette can sleep 6, giving guests several options for sleeping arrangements. (NOTE: Local ordinances limit the legal number of guests on property to a maximum total of 12.)

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English

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Cottage Bedroom

Gray Room

King Room

Nautical Suite

Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cottage Bath

Hall Bath

Nautical Suite

Powder Room

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