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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, KFC Yum Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Louisville
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Louisville

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Louisville, within a 5-minute drive of Ohio River Valley and Whiskey Row. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from KFC Yum Center and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Churchill Downs.
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What's nearby

  • Fourth Street Live! - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Whiskey Row - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Louisville - 7 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flanagan's Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Louisville - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wick's Pizza Parlor - ‬7 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 transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property close to everything! Very clean! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, good communication but very busy road/hard to sleep

Hi. The Barrett house was super cute, clean and well stocked with comfortable beds. The house sits on a main road with a couple of bars across the street. It was SO loud at night with cars, people, music and even fireworks for no apparent reason. The bedrooms are right beside the window and it was very very loud at night. Great communication with the host but noisemakers or something to drown out noise would be a must for me to stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in Louisville!

We had a great stay and loved the house! James was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was clean and kitchen was stocked with snacks, coffee, and water bottles.We were a bit surprised to find that one of the bedrooms is just a queen bed in the down stairs common area (the house is split into 2 separate identical units). Luckily this wasn’t a big issue for our group, but the couple in that “bedroom” didn’t have much privacy. We enjoyed walking to the bars and restaurants nearby even in the cold weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could Not Stay due to extreme weather - but host was excellent!

I am not able to fully rate the property, since we were unable to stay here due to the significant snowfall in Louisville. Despite that, I did want to pass along praise for the host, James! He was a great communicator throughout and incredibly helpful in every way! 5 stars for James and I hope to return and stay at this property and explore Louisville (without snow!!) in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

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

10/10 Excellent

Joellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Louisville trip

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Expo experience

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

In town for wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time trail blazers

Booked the Barrett House based on location and comments from previous guests. The accommodations were perfect for 3 couples or 6 friends as long as you don’t mind walking past one of the beds to get to the bathroom downstairs. Very Clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. It would be helpful to get a few new toasters and a few frying pans, but otherwise well equipped! I would highly recommend the Barrett House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominic L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Fit

Really enjoyed our stay. The house is well suited for multiple families. We were in town with some friends for a baseball tournament. Friends took the lower level unit and we took the upper unit. Living room and dining room in upper unit were both big enough for all of us to visit together. Then, at the end of the evening, we had our own space. Communication with the host was excellent. We were a bit concerned about potential noise from the bar across the street but it was not an issue at all (at least on a M/Tu/Wed night) - a very friendly place as well. Breakfast at the nearby BBB was excellent. Street noise in the evening was not an issue. If you are light sleeper and trying to sleep late it could be a challenge. We really enjoyed our stay, the neighborhood was great, parking was easy, etc. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host, great place, great location

So much to do in that neighborhood! There’s a friendly neighborhood bar right across the street from the house with great cocktails. And a few blocks down there’s so many restaurants and bars to choose from! James was super easy to communicate with and was very accessible if we ever needed anything. And the home was very clean, the second story living space made for a great hangout during our downtime. Would definitely stay here again next time we come to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023