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Hot tub, Highlands-Restaurant Row Churchill Downs, Zoo, Bellarmine, Downtown

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, KFC Yum Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Exposition Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisville Zoo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Louisville

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Louisville, a 5-minute drive from Louisville Zoo and 5 minutes from Ohio River Valley. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from KFC Yum Center and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Churchill Downs.

What's nearby

  • KFC Yum Center - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 11 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mark's Feed Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪M. Peppers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seviche A Latin Restaurant - ‬6 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.

Hot tub, Highlands-Restaurant Row Churchill Downs, Zoo, Bellarmine, Downtown

Welcome to Louisville's Restaurant Row & The Southern Comfort Family Retreat - a well-appointed 4 bedroom (7 beds), 2.5 bath home located on one of the most picturesque, streets in this historic neighborhood. One city block from Bardstown Rd./restaurant row & numerous restaurants and boutiques! The Highlands is the safest and most walkable neighborhood close to downtown and the Ky exposition! Designer-inspired, this home is perfect for professionals, family, and friends!
Southern Comfort is the entire Cape Cod-style home located in the safest, most walkable neighborhood close to downtown. It has off-street parking right at the lower level rear door. While the lower level isn't handicap accessible by definition, There is easy access for a wheelchair or someone who cannot do stairs to enter the hangout space, a bedroom, and a bathroom.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 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

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
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, a first aid kit, 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 LIC-STL-2-00572

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Southern Comfort Happy Space

Reviews

Hot tub, Highlands-Restaurant Row Churchill Downs, Zoo, Bellarmine, Downtown Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! The house was very clean and super comfortable, plenty of space for our 3 generations to spread out. The lower level was perfect for the kids, they really loved the having their own space with the toys and video games and I appreciated them having a separate bedroom and bath in the same area. Best thing about the house, though, was the location. Just an easy, one-block walk to Bardstown road for access to restaurants, shops, bakeries and more. Very centrally located to parks, downtown, and several other must-see attractions. Never had a problem with parking, traffic, or noise. Just a really pleasant trip, would definitely recommend or stay here again if I come back to Louisville!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. James was helpful with check in and dropped off snacks and coffee. The house was perfect for our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked for what we needed

Enough bedrooms for the family. 1 full bath worked for our plans. Would have been hard if we had to be somewhere at a certain time. There are no bedroom curtains so its light all night, blinds only. Beds comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

this house was exactly as advertised. Great location, clean and full of everything that you would need for the stay. The communication with the management company was excellent. The hot tub was clean and a perfect touch. I would stay there again 10 out of 10 times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Highlands getaway

Beautiful older house with a lot of character. The surrounding neighborhood is awesome with short walks to small shops and restaurants. Very good vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

These people should teach a class on hosting a home!

This is a charming vintage home in a great neighborhood chock full of great restaurants and cute shops! Short of having a full refrigerator, these hosts have covered everything we needed. Games, tvs, streaming, an awesome hot tub, spices and everything you might need, and didnt expect to find.The house is very quiet. The beds and linens are all very comfortable and the climate control is on point. The lowest level of the house is very accessible and kind of a home.within a home. It hosts a great family room with a massive tv, a stand up arcade game with all your favs.It also has a kitchenette, an office, accessible bathroom and large bedroom with two beds. It even has a nook for little kids complete with their own kids kitchen!The owners have created a wonderful curation of art, comfy furniture, vintage dishes, and thoughtful books.This is possibly the easiest stay weve ever had. The owners have covered everything.And....the HOT TUB rocks! Do yourself a favor and bring your crew here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a fun area

Stayed here to go check out the Bourbon Trail. House was perfect for our group. It’s in a fun area of town with a lot that you can walk to. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A., Hendersonville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place. Would stay again!

Absolutely would stay here again as it was one of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had. Rental is well stocked with paper products, towels, and even snacks. Very thoughtful management who is quick to respond and accommodate requests. We loved the multiple living areas (downstairs and on the main level). Comfortable beds as well. Right in the heart of the Highlands and we walked to a few places to eat. Definitely recommend this rental. .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls trip

Great location, great city, great house (& hot tub) and great hosts! It was a memorable experience for us all. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you’ll need

The house is in a great location one block off Bardstown Road. The neighborhood is tree lined with beautiful older homes. The house has everything you’ll need - plenty of towels, well stocked kitchen, baby gates for the stairs, etc. We were all impressed with how well appointed the house was. Sat out back and enjoyed the patio. All around great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Lville

A great place to stay, in perfect walking distance to the many offerings of the highlands
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home and neighborhood

Super charming, well stocked home in a beautiful, walkable neighborhood. The hosts were very responsive and had even stocked coffee and snacks, which was so appreciated. Beds were comfortable - and the AC worked great on all levels, which was amazing since we visited in a heat wave. Kids loved hanging out and playing the arcade games in the basement, and my mom loved that there was a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen on that floor so she could avoid stairs. We walked to Cherokee Park and great restaurants nearby, and loved sitting in the hot tub in the backyard in the evening watching fireflies. I hope we can stay here again on a future visit to Louisville…so much to do and see - and feel like we just scratched the surface in our week visit. Thankful we had such a great home base for all the adventures!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Awesome for groups

Perfect house for group trips with the close proximity to great bars and restaurants. Host was easy to communicate with. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T., Chickamauga, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

We booked this place as a family getaway meeting point halfway between our locations. The house had lots of room for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. The adults were upstairs, and the kids were in the lower level. If they stayed up late, we weren't kept awake. The house was a short distance from groceries and shopping. Many places were within walking distance. We planned to visit several museums and the zoo. We made it to the zoo, but it was rainy the day we planned to visit the museums. We decided to stay in and play games. We would gladly book it again if we decide to go back to Louisville.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

morgan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

We loved staying here!! The home is beautiful and cozy! We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, we spent a lot of time there. The beds were comfortable and the basement was a blast for our youngest (who is 7)! We were all adults plus her, so it was the perfect space for all ages! Great location and the host was so kind!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience, great house

Beautiful house, thoughtfully designed and laid out in a beautiful neighborhood close to everything in Louisville. Plenty of bedrooms for me and my four other friends. House management was communicative, positive, and went above and beyond, making everything super easy. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

T.K. R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Park your car and you won’t have to move it

100% walkable neighborhood with parks, restaurants, and shops. House was perfect for family of 6 adukts but could sleep three more kids and another 2 adults comfortably. Amenities were great and communication was also top notch. Would use again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!!!

Great communication, easy check in, clean, organized, had no issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicie M., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Our stay in Louisville was made better for this property and it’s owners. The home was lovely and perfect for a trip to my hometown to see family for my birthday. We had an emergency with our child but the owner allowed us much grace to stay in the property longer than a typical check out time so that we could recover. Even though they didn’t have another renter, they didn’t have to be so gracious and we really appreciated and needed the hospitality. This house is more beautiful and unique than the photos can depict. Lots of space; every kitchen utensil you could imagine, plenty of space to entertain. Perfect for large families. The owners are a beautiful example of kindness and I hope to use their property again upon our next visit back home. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Thanksgiving

Had a wonderful stay with my family for Thanksgiving. House was clean and spacious. Had a ton of extras all the kitchenware you might need, cleaning products, paper products, and even holiday themed paper plates for our use. I even found nail polish remover! Hot tub was amazing. Beds were comfy. Lovely neighborhood so close to everything. Took daily walks at Cherokee park. All surrounding homes are beautiful! Can’t say enough good things about the property! Well kept. Property manager was kind and responsive! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Our group of 8 had a wonderful stay! Great location and our host had everything we needed when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney F., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Louisville

Excellent home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls’ Weekend

A group of girls in our family stayed in this home for a long weekend. The home was big enough to spread out. The furnishings were stylish and fun. The neighborhood is filled with gorgeous old homes, and there is a park nearby. The property manger is very responsive, and I would recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway!

This house was absolutely perfect for a family getaway. The house was well equipped and had everything we needed including my two younger children to have a fun and relaxing stay! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happyspace in Louisville was a great choice

Excellent location, easy communication with property host, plenty of room and lots of attention to little amenities such as a nicely stocked breakfast nook with coffee and light snacks. Well equipped kitchen that met our needs. The lower level could function as a self-contained unit, which was great for our newlywed couple in the family. On the upper level, a very nice touch in having a makeup/hair cubby that helped to extend the bathroom space. Would def rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022