Family-friendly vacation rentals in Shively

Adorable 2 BR - WALK to The Kentucky Derby!

Adorable, recently remodeled home only 3 blocks from Churchill Downs and only minutes from the University of Louisville and Cardinal Stadium, Kentucky Expo Center, Kentucky Kingdom and 3 miles from Downtown. It's also just an Uber away from the Bourbon distilleries! Our home has 2 comfortable Bedrooms with new mattresses, that sleeps 4. Our couch is comfortable enough to sleep a 5th guest. Private Parking in Driveway. 50% of our home's electric is sourced from eco-friendly, renewable energy .

TINY WUNDERHAUS - A Fun, Hometown Experience

Tiny Spaces are all the rave; Here's a chance to try one. In the heart of Louisville's historic Schnitzelburg, an up and coming area full of neat shotgun cottages, whitewashed, and many historic Louisville pubs. It's only 3.5 miles from downtown and approx. 2 from Churchill Downs. It has a full kitchen, bath, in-unit washer/dryer, and sleeping space for 3 adults. This apartment is sure to meet every vacation need. The comfort-tested mattresses are both new with 1.5 - 2in. memory foam toppers.

Walkout on wooded hillside by Airport and Downs

Welcome to your country retreat in the city! Our walk-out basement suite has everything you need, along with privacy and a lot of local, international, and fast food restaurants within a 5 minute drive. A beautiful neighborhood for a stroll, with several historic landmarks. Neighborhood is partially wooded, you may see wild turkeys, fox, and owls! 2 min from 700acre Iroquois Park, 10min from Churchill Downs, 17 minutes from downtown, and 7 minutes from the Louisville International airport.

Historic Cabin by Bourbon Trail

Historic, unique, tasteful and serene - the Edward Tyler house, ca. 1783, is a stone cabin 20 minutes SE of Louisville on 13 acre estate. Near the famous bourbon trail, rental includes full cabin and large screen porch overlooking pond with fountain. First floor has living/dining/kitchen space with small sofa bed and stone fireplace (gas); queen bed and full bath on second floor. American and European antique furnishings and fine art welcome you to fully updated home with central HVAC.

The House with the Orange Door

Located near Churchill Downs, UofL, downtown, the Convention Center and Fairgrounds, and a short distance to restaurants, bars and coffee shops. This single family home offers two bedrooms with queen beds and a pull-out couch in the living room. Enjoy coffee or a relaxing evening cocktail on the back deck. The kitchen is fully equipped and the open living space provides a great area for socializing. Locally made art and decor is on display, adding to the uniqueness of the space.

DerbyLoft Louisville

Enjoy the best of Louisville in our second floor loft, a studs-up renovation with modern amenities, full kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom. We're in a central location from which guests can easily tour the heart of Louisville. Private entrance Free parking on street Free Wifi 10min (0.5mi) walk to Churchill Downs 25min (1.5mi) walk to Cardinal Stadium 5min (1.8mi) drive to historic Old Louisville 6min (1.9mi) drive to KY Expo Center 12min (3.2mi) drive to Louisville Airport

Two Bedrooms walking to Expo Center & KY Kingdom!

Spacious private two bedroom in charming Louisville neighborhood. Perfect location is close to everything! Bus Stop and Multiple Restaurants (short walk) Interstate 264 (1 mile) KY Expo Center (1.1) Norton Hospital (1.2) Interstate 65 (1.4) UofL (1.5) Kentucky Kingdom (1.5) Louisville Zoo (2.1) Airport (2.3) Mega Cavern (2.6) Churchhill Downs (2.8) Bardstown Road (3.0) Derby City Gaming (3.4) 4th Street Live (4.3) Waterfront Park (4.5) Yum! Center (4.6) Slugger Museum (5.0)

Limerick Carriage Company - Happy Holidays!

The Carriage House is ready for Christmas! Our Carriage House is warm and inviting to guests from all over. We are located close to downtown, Central Park, UofL, & the Bardstown Road corridor. There are many unique shops, restaurants, bars, & places to visit close by, and some are walkable in warmer weather. The Carriage House has undergone a complete renovation - we hope you love it as much as we do! Don’t let the outside fool you - the inside of our home is the treasure!

Parkside Pad - Iroquois Park

Central Location! One bedroom & One Bath Home. This home offers a 5 minute walk to wonderful Iroquois Park and the charming Beechmont Neighborhood. Short 5 minute drives to Churchill Downs and the University of Louisville, 10 minute drives to the Airport and Fairgrounds/Exposition Center, and 15 minute drives to trendy NuLu, Highlands, and Germantown neighborhoods. This space will offer the best of what Louisville has to offer.

Germantown Carriage House w/garage

Germantown is a quaint neighborhood revitalized with restaurants, coffee shops and pubs. The carriage house has all the amenities for any length of stay, including garage parking with room for bikes. Only 2 miles from downtown Louisville, Germantown is nestled between the energetic and historic Highlands neighborhood, beautiful historic Old Louisville, and hipster NULU. Keyless entry makes for seamless check in and out.

The Caldwell Highlands/Germantown

Welcome to The Caldwell, a Germantown/Highland area home that includes three bedrooms, one and half bathrooms and sleeps up to five people. The home is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, retail and vintage stores, and entertainment venues including the Germantown Gables, Logan Street Market and Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. The home features a covered deck, a fenced-in yard as well as home gym.

Urban Gem

Beautiful home, quiet neighborhood, 10 minutes from the Airport, Historic Churchill Downs, and downtown. Close to the heart of the city. It's a great place for business travelers, family members, and friends to wind down after work. There is a living room to gather and a "breezeway" with access to the deck and front of the house where you can sit and talk, listen to music, or just have some quiet time.