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Bourbon Big Shot Mansion

Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Louisville

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 2211000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, University of Louisville
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Louisville Palace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fourth Street Live!
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Old Louisville within a short walk of University of Louisville, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as KFC Yum Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • University of Louisville - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Louisville Palace - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fourth Street Live! - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Speed Art Museum - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Norton Healthcare Pavilion - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The House Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Noble Funk Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dizzy Whizz Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Renshoku Ramen - ‬8 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.

Bourbon Big Shot Mansion

In 1892 John Thompson Street Brown, bourbon innovator and aristocrat, built this 11,000 square foot Beaux Arts mansion for his large family. Now you can live like a bourbon big shot too! The mansion is elegantly finished throughout with spacious and finely appointed rooms. The Bourbon Big Shot Mansion is located in the heart of our nation’s second-largest National Historic Preservation District, just minutes from downtown and Churchill Downs and convienently located in the center of bourbon country.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 7 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a fireplace and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 11,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number STR929156

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Bourbon Big Shot Mansion Louisville
Bourbon Big Shot Mansion Private vacation home
Bourbon Big Shot Mansion Private vacation home Louisville
329370

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Old Louisville, close to KFC Yum Center, Louisville Slugger Museum, and Churchill Downs. You'll also find Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Mega Cavern within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Bourbon Big Shot Mansion a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation and fireplaces in some.

Are there hot tubs at Bourbon Big Shot Mansion?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF), which is 4.2 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field), which is located 10.5 mi away (15-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bourbon Big Shot Mansion?

No, at Bourbon Big Shot Mansion, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.