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THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO

Vacation home in Louisville with kitchen

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Located in the heart of Louisville's historic Highlands neighborhood, this luxury duplex embodies local charm. With two kitchens and plenty of space to unwind, you're just steps from dozens of restaurants, breweries, bars and shops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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.

THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO



Welcome to Barret House – Your Perfect Louisville Home Base!

Whether you’re here to tour bourbon distilleries, attend a conference, catch the thrill of Churchill Downs, or just explore the unique charm of Louisville, Barret House is the ideal place to land.

Tucked in the heart of the Historic Highlands—one of Louisville’s safest and most walkable neighborhoods—you’ll be just steps away from everything that makes this city special. Here’s what you’ll love:
• A beautifully reimagined 3-bedroom, 2-bath home inside a classic Highlands duplex, offering space, comfort, and a touch of local flair
• Two fully equipped kitchens (yes, two!) plus a hide-a-bed and futon in the bright, upstairs lounge—perfect for families or groups
• Private parking pad in the back—a rare and welcome convenience in this area
• Only two blocks to Restaurant Row on Bardstown Road—walk to top-rated restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, and more
• Quick access to downtown, the Bourbon Trail, museums, the riverfront, and beyond

A quick note: We thoughtfully combined two one-bedroom apartments into one inviting 3-bedroom space. One of the bedrooms is centrally located and a bit more open in design—it’s cozy, stylish, and thoughtfully set up with area rugs and throw pillows to create a welcoming retreat. And with two full bathrooms, you’ll have plenty of comfort and privacy.

Picture your group enjoying morning coffee on the front porch, strolling out for brunch, or gathering upstairs for a laid-back movie night in the open common area.

Barret House has Louisville charm, unbeatable location, and room to relax. We’d love to host your stay!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 STR927973

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
KY, Louisville

What's nearby

  • Headliners Music Hall - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nulu Market Place - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University Louisville Hospital Int - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cherokee Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jewish Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Shea's Irish Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flanagan's Ale House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wick's Pizza Parlor - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast Louisville - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO located?

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Shelby Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from KFC Yum Center. Headliners Music Hall and Broadway Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

THE BARRET HOUSE, 2 floor luxury home, LOCATION! Downtown, HIGHLANDS, NuLu, EXPO Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property close to everything! Very clean! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! James was a great host! One of my favorite parts of Louisville, we loved every part of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Louisville trip

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location, very clean ,comfy beds. Would have liked more seating down stairs, since there is no living room. I would definitely stay here again. James was very responsive to questions and promptly got the A/c working again, when it went out. Very professional
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 Pre-Derby Stay

Exactly as advertised; no surprises and short drive to all events. Quick responses from Hosts. Ideal stay for couples and small families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We stayed at this charming house over a long weekend. There was plenty of rooms, two kitchens and you cannot beat the location. Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Expo experience

Everything was as described, we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accurate description of amazing property

Our family enjoyed the location and cleanliness of property. Thank you for hosting our clan!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

In town for wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very satisfied

The stay was exactly what I was looking for with my group. Owner/manager was very prompt in communicating and generous by giving us a late checkout. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourbon Trail vacation

Great location in Louisville. Easy to get downtown, restaurants, nightlife, and highway access to do day trips. Beautiful home, lots of character. Great communication with owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the Barret House!

The Barret House is a great place to stay in Louisville!! It’s close to everything and the two condos together were perfect for our family of 8, we were provided with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great communication from the owner. Excellent location. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Everything was great and as expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

The property was great, location was great. We loved everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Derby Trip

James was a fabulous host. Great location walking distance to restaurants and close to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice

Nice place to stay while visiting distilleries in Louisville. We Uber to all places downtown, which is about 2 miles away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean

Cute place that was very clean and had all the amenities needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Kentucky

Loved the place, loved the neighborhood, enjoyed our Christmas in Kentucky greatly despite subzero temps! Excellent host!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We had a great time!! James was a fantastic host and great communicator! There is so much to and explore in Louisville and this property is great location, close to everything. We even did a day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park (1.5hrs)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in Louisville!

We had a great stay and loved the house! James was easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was clean and kitchen was stocked with snacks, coffee, and water bottles.We were a bit surprised to find that one of the bedrooms is just a queen bed in the down stairs common area (the house is split into 2 separate identical units). Luckily this wasn’t a big issue for our group, but the couple in that “bedroom” didn’t have much privacy. We enjoyed walking to the bars and restaurants nearby even in the cold weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host, great place, great location

So much to do in that neighborhood! There’s a friendly neighborhood bar right across the street from the house with great cocktails. And a few blocks down there’s so many restaurants and bars to choose from! James was super easy to communicate with and was very accessible if we ever needed anything. And the home was very clean, the second story living space made for a great hangout during our downtime. Would definitely stay here again next time we come to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time trail blazers

Booked the Barrett House based on location and comments from previous guests. The accommodations were perfect for 3 couples or 6 friends as long as you don’t mind walking past one of the beds to get to the bathroom downstairs. Very Clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. It would be helpful to get a few new toasters and a few frying pans, but otherwise well equipped! I would highly recommend the Barrett House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location in Louisville

We had a lovely stay here for a few days. James is a communicative and enthusiastic host. The space is clean, spacious, and accommodates a flexible range of needs. As others mention, there is a bit of street noise, but it didn’t really affect us. Beds are comfortable and you’re a short walk from tons of attractions, restaurants, and bars. The architecture throughout the neighborhood is a museum in itself. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could Not Stay due to extreme weather - but host was excellent!

I am not able to fully rate the property, since we were unable to stay here due to the significant snowfall in Louisville. Despite that, I did want to pass along praise for the host, James! He was a great communicator throughout and incredibly helpful in every way! 5 stars for James and I hope to return and stay at this property and explore Louisville (without snow!!) in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025