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1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE

Vacation home in Louisville with kitchen and patio

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Step into the historic Joseph Abell House, a charming home in Middletown, Kentucky. Experience life on this two-acre property with its beautiful ivy-covered grounds and natural stone patio where you can gather around the firepit or enjoy pizza from the outdoor oven.

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE

This historic Joseph Abell House was built in 1803 and is located in Middletown, Kentucky. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house sits on a two-acre property.

The building is located in the main house of Joseph Abell's 600-acre plantation. It includes a secret entry to the underground railroad, which is believed to be one of the last locations the slaves would be housed in before crossing the Ohio River.

The Abell house is a five-bay two-story brick structure with a one-story wing extending off the east side of the main block. The layout of the house is composed of a central hall with a room off each side. All of the original woodwork remains intact.

The grounds are currently filled with over 25 different varieties of flowers, and native trees and blanketed with beautiful ivy. The owner has installed a natural stone patio, a firepit & an outdoor pizza oven that can hold many gatherings.

This is a furnished rental property that comes with the basic furniture a tenant will need to live in the space, like a couch, beds, a coffee table, a dining room table and chairs, basic kitchen appliances, and a washer & a dryer. The rental has two entrances (back and side of the house) for guests. There is a large parking lot for multiple cars.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Middletown, a neighborhood in Louisville, is home to this vacation home. Zachary Taylor House and Historic Frankfort Avenue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kentucky Kingdom and IceLand Sports Complex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at KFC Yum Center, or consider a night out at Highland Festival Grounds. Visit our Louisville travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Ky Derby festival balloon glow.
    Kentucky Exposition Center
    21 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Churchill Downs showing horseriding and land animals as well as a small group of people
    Churchill Downs
    26 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Center
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Village Square Shopping Center
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Renaissance Fun Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Panera Bread
    17 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    15 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1803 HISTORIC JOSEPH ABELL HOUSE located?

Located in Middletown, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Village Square Shopping Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Middletown Station Shopping Center and Southeast Christian Church. Hurstbourne Corners Shopping Center and E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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