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

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Room
Room
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Louisville Mega Cavern
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Louisville Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
THIS IS A NON SMOKING OR VAPING PROPERTY. If this rule is violated, there will be an additional $250 cleaning fee.
Any extra deep cleaning that may be required aside from regular house keeping will incur an additional $30 an hour fee for cleaning services.
Any pots/dishes/cups that were used need to be washed. If trash inside gets full during your stay please take it out to the trash bin in the driveway.

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
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
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-23-01052

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Louisville

Located in Camp Taylor, 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. Consider Highland Festival Grounds for a night out or Kentucky Derby Museum if you're travelling with kids. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kentucky Kingdom - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of Louisville - 7 min drive - 5.6 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Family trip

This little house was just what our family needed for our Spring break trip. Very clean, and good location to what we wanted to see!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

Alyssa T.

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

Stay

Great house. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Excellent

It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

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

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

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

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

Rob & Dina L.

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

Great host!

Great place to stay! Nice and clean. Has everything you need to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sabra B.

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

A Wonderful Stay

My husband and I enjoyed our weekend stay. The hosts were incredibly friendly and communicative. The house was so cute and clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect and close to so much to do. Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Curt E.

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

Nice home and location

This is a very nice home located a short drive from the airport, University of Louisville, Churchill Downs and the State Fairgrounds. The neighborhood was very quiet while we were there. The home layout is a bit different, as the description stated. However it was very spacious with a nice kitchen and large bedrooms. Dustin was great - it snowed the day before we arrived and he shoveled out the driveway and it was in good shape when we got there. We also appreciated the chance to re-learn how to play PacMan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Dustin Robinson

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We're Dustin and Eva. We have been long-time guests around the world and had such great experiences that we decided it was our time to host! Be our guest at our River City Retreat in Louisville, KY. The sun shines bright on our old Kentucky home!

What makes this property unique

We take pride in cleanliness. Unfortunately, we have had many stays where the property had not even been vacuumed. After every stay, we change all linens, wipe down, vacuum, scrub, mop, and clean all surfaces to the best of our abilities so that you have a wonderful stay. From the moment you walk in after traveling we want you to feel welcomed and refreshed.

Languages:

Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests