Family-friendly vacation rentals in Shelby County

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Rental unit in Louisville

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews

Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location

Selected by Architectural Digest as best Airbnb in Kentucky. Sink into the rounded, studded armchair under exposed wooden beams at a characterful retreat with minimal, modern style. This historic space contrasts deluxe touches including the 6-foot soaking tub with sash windows and a sliding barn door. This fully furnished apartment is perfect for a getaway weekend or for short to medium rental as an executive apartment. The historic property has been lovingly renovated as a luxurious apartment with high-end finishes while maintaining the historic character of its past as a carriage house. You enter the apartment through a hallway that houses a dedicated washer and dryer. Upstairs features a large living/working space, a beautiful kitchen with brand new-high end appliances, and a 50" 4K smart TV. The sliding barn door separates the bedroom, where you will also find a large walk-in closet, a marble bathroom with a 6 foot soaking tub, and a brand new queen sized Tuft and Needle mattress. We will meet our guests and orient them to the house and neighborhood, or provide self check-in depending on preference. For the remainder of your stay, we will be close by for any additional needs. Cherokee Triangle is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Louisville, built in the late 19th century and part of the larger Highlands area. The tree-lined streets are a short walk from the restaurants, bars, and boutiques on Bardstown Road. You do not need a car around here - everything is a short walk away. Parks, restaurants, shops, grocery stores are all within 5 minutes on foot. Downtown or Churchill Downs are is a 5-10 minute drive away. Street parking is available.

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Home in Louisville

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Highlands Haven Cottage

This luxurious and charming 1 bedroom home in the prime area of Louisville and The Highlands, is walking distance to the Douglass Loop area of shops and dinning, the Bardstown Rd corridor of shops and dinning and more starts at The Loop, as well as the locally famous Farmers Market on Saturday mornings! This 800 sf fully furnished home features 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a large & bright family room, and a fully outfitted kitchen, is literally minutes to lots of local amenities, dining, shopping, etc!

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Guest suite in Louisville

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

Spacious Lower-Level in Quiet Neighborhood

This is a spacious, walk-out lower level with a private entrance. Our quiet neighborhood is 1 1/2 miles from I-265, which means easy access to Louisville or beyond the city to bourbon country. It has a large living area and a fully equipped kitchen. Adventure lovers will like being 5 miles from The Parklands. Downtown Louisville is 20 minutes away. The space has 1 queen bed, 1 double bed, and twin bunk beds. It sleeps 5-6 comfortably. We live upstairs so we are available if needed.

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Loft in Louisville

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 767 reviews

Bourbon City Loft - Free downtown parking!

If this loft is booked, please check out my other listings... https://www.airbnb.com/h/derby-city-loft https://www.airbnb.com/h/river-city-loft Spacious 950 sq. ft. loft located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and 1 block from 4th Street Live! You'll be 4 blocks from the YUM! Center, 2 blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and less than 10 minutes from Churchill Downs! Free parking in a secured parking garage!

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Guesthouse in Frankfort

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Treetop Hideaway

Fully equipped apartment, only 5 blocks from the state Capitol in historic, tree-lined neighborhood. Kentucky Derby, Horse Park, and Bourbon Trail all close. Real pricing - no hidden fees! Downtown restaurants, entertainment, & distilleries are only minutes away by car or foot. Apartment includes everything for short-term or extended stays, including washer/dryer and fully-equipped kitchen. Separate building - totally separate entrance for privacy.

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Cottage in Taylorsville

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Four Seasons Cottage at Taylorsville Lake KY

Nestled in the Bourbon Trail hills of Kentucky, rests Taylorsville Lakes only waterfront vacation community. Strategically placed; Cottage 37 sits on a ridge that overlooks the 3,050-acre lake and its 10,000 acres of wildlife preserve. The owners tried to capture the view from the kitchen table to inspire the cabins four-season theme. The wall hangings were chosen to mirror Kentucky’s beautiful hills, Derby culture, and the water of Taylorsville Lake.

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Home in Simpsonville

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 612 reviews

Private Lower Level King Bed/Patio

Guests access to the private finished walkout basement, fully fenced back yard. Near Bluegrass Outlet Mall & Louisville. An hour to Cincinnati & 45 to Lexington. King in the first bedroom, queen in second, sectional w/ reclining seats. Private patio/entry. Farm view, shopping, restaurants. Smoke-free! Homeowners live upstairs. Must be able to use stairs or walk a slight incline on the side yard. Cable offered on Smart TVs. Apps accessible. Fire pits.

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Guesthouse in Louisville

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 716 reviews

Germantown Carriage House w/garage

Germantown is a quaint neighborhood revitalized with restaurants, coffee shops and pubs. This newly constructed carriage house has all the amenities for any length of stay, including garage parking with room for bikes or kayaks. 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.

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Home in Lexington

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 493 reviews

Silver Streak Equestrian Horse Haven

Step out your front door to see beautiful pastures where you can take your coffee and walk to greet the horses. Peaceful setting but just five minutes to downtown Lexington. If traveling by plane it just two minutes away. Enjoy a little quaint piece of Kentucky with historical Keeneland racetrack your next door neighbor. Experience Lexington the horse capital of the world on an actual working horse farm. Sorry pool and hot tub not included

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Rental unit in Mount Washington

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

“Crossroads” connecting Louisville and Bardstown

This apartment is good for couples, solo adventurer and business travelers. It is 10 miles south of Louisville, 18 miles north of Bardstown, 18 miles west of Taylorsville Lake and 1 hr away from Lexington. It is close to a very cool park, The Parklands, where you can hike, bike and kayak. The apartment is centrally located in the “crossroads” of several really cool communities in horse country, Kentucky.

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Farm stay in Goshen

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 316 reviews

The Coop

This 2 bedroom house is a renovated old farmhouse located on the site of a small vegetable farm and native plant nursery. The back deck overlooks the woods, where you can watch the wild birds and keep an eye on the free range chickens. This is a quiet spot for a retreat, but also 25 minutes from downtown Louisville. The Coop has a fully stocked kitchen and comes with eggs right from our flock....

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Loft in Shelbyville

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews

Urban Loft Sleeps 16 and close to Buffalo Trace

"The biggest and best rental option in downtown Shelbyville, Urban Loft is the best place to stay in town. It’s an absolutely breathtaking space with enough sleeping space for well over a dozen guests to comfortably cohabitate, but the space is so absolutely picture perfect and secluded that you might have trouble coaxing all your traveling companions to ever leave." - Bourbon Review Magazine