Summary:
Built in 1769, The Butcher Rose is thought to be the third oldest house in Louisville and embodies the spirit of Kentucky. This beauty is located in Butchertown, where you'll find Louisville's most vibrant attractions, like NuLu, the KFC Yum Center, the Waterfront Park, and many more! Whether you're tracing the Bourbon Trail or attending the iconic Kentucky Derby, The Butcher Rose provides an ideal home base for an unforgettable Louisville experience.
The Space:
ACCESS TYPE:
▻ You will have private access to the entire propery during your stay
FLOOR 1:
▻ Living room
▻ Dining area
▻ Kitchen with Keurig and Drip Coffee, Cream, Sugar, Microwave, Range, Oven, Fridge, Dishwasher, Freezer
▻ Half-bathroom
▻ Bar located in the basement with access from the inside of the home or the outside. No alcohol is available at the bar, as it is solely for decorative purposes. However, you are welcome to lounge and enjoy good conversation with other guests.
FLOOR 2:
▻ Room 1 Yoko - 1 x King bed, ensuite bathroom, desk and a private laundry area with a washer and dryer
▻ Room 2 Emmy Lou - 1 x Full bed and ensuite full bathroom with a shower.
FLOOR 3:
▻ Room 3 Aretha: 1 x King bed, ensuite full bathroom with a shower and 2 vanities.
▻ Room 4 Janis: 1 x Queen bed, ensuite full bathroom with a shower.
▻ Room 5 June: 1 x Queen bed, ensuite full bathroom with a shower and a kitchenette with with Electric Range, Microwave, Beverage Cooler, Keurig Coffee Machine, & Toaster.
▻ Room 6 Loretta: 1 x Queen bed, ensuite full bathroom with a shower and a tub, and kitchenette with with Range, Microwave, Beverage Cooler, Keurig Coffee Machine, Toaster, Electric Kettle
HIGHLIGHTS:
▻ Outdoor sitting area
▻ Speakeasy, Underground Bar
▻ Poker Table
▻ Croquet
▻ Corn hole boards
▻ Fire pit with a Charcoal BBQ Grill. Firewood and charcoal are not provided.
ACCESSIBILITY:
▻ The Entrance Has a Couple Stairs To Reach the Main Door
NOTE: Please do not use the fireplaces. They are intended for aesthetic and decorative purposes only and are not equipped or safe for actual fires.
Guest Access:
PARKING:
▻ Designated Private Spots Are Available for Six Cars
ENTERING THE HOME:
▻ The Building and Rooms Are Accessed Via Self Check-In Using a Smart Lock with a Unique Code Per The Reservation
The Neighborhood:
Nearby Popular Spots:
▻ Norton Hospital ~11 Min Drive
▻ UofL Hospital ~10 Min Drive
▻ Nulu ~8 Min Drive
▻ Downtown ~11 Min Drive
▻ Kentucky Expo Center ~18 Min Drive
▻ Muhammad Ali Center ~10 Min Drive
▻ KFC YUM Center ~9 Min Drive
▻ Churchill Downs ~19 Min Drive
▻ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory ~9 Min Drive
▻ Kentucky Science Center ~10 Min Drive
▻ Waterfront Park ~8 Min Drive
▻ Louisville Mega Cavern ~20 Min Drive
Nearby Favorite Breakfast / Coffee Spots:
▻ Butchertown Bakery ~9 Min Drive
▻ Biscuit Belly - Nulu ~10 Min Drive
▻ Big Bad Breakfast ~11 Min Drive
Nearby Favorite Lunch Spots:
▻ Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse ~11 Min Drive
▻ Mayan Café ~8 Min Drive
▻ Feast BBQ ~8 Min Drive
▻ Garage Bar ~9 Min Drive
▻ Toast on Market ~19 Min Drive
Nearby Favorite Dinner Spots:
▻ Jack Fry's ~8 Min Drive
▻ Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar ~10 Min Drive
▻ The Eagle ~7 Min Drive
▻ Decca Restaurant ~8 Min Drive
▻ Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse ~10 Min Drive
Nearby Favorite Bourbon Distilleries:
▻ Angel's Envy Distillery ~9 Min Drive
▻ Evan Williams Bourbon Experience ~11 Min Drive
▻ Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. ~12 Min Drive
▻ Old Forester Distillery ~10 Min Drive
▻ Rabbit Hole Distillery ~9 Min Drive
Nearby Favorite Bars:
▻ Meta ~14 Min Drive
▻ Hell or High Water ~10 Min Drive
▻ Haymarket Whiskey Bar ~6 Min Drive
▻ Proof on Main ~10 Min Drive
▻ Taj Louisville ~8 Min Drive
Getting Around:
GETTING AROUND:
▻ We recommend Uber or Lyft. We have not had any issues with either.
EVENT OR TOUR OPTIONS:
▻ If you are looking for a tour guide or event transportation in the area, please let us know! We would be happy to help.
Other Things to Note:
We take pride in offering a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space for your stay. The home is professionally cleaned and well-maintained, though minor signs of age may be present as this is a well-loved home rather than a hotel-style property. If anything needs attention, we’ll address it promptly to ensure a stress-free visit. We kindly ask that you treat the home as your own, and guests are responsible for any damages or loss, which should be reported immediately.
HOUSE RULES:
▻ Please do not unplug any electronics that are currently connected. Unplugging devices may result in a $100 fee.
▻ Strictly NO PARTIES.
▻ Please observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 8 AM
▻ Strictly NO SMOKING
▻ Kindly keep noise and activity neighbor-friendly.
▻ Visitors are welcome but only with prior notice and host approval.
By booking this property, you agree to follow all rules and guidelines outlined in the listing. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fee, charged to the credit card used for the reservation.
POLICIES:
▻ Early Check-In – We’ll do our best to accommodate! Same-day requests depend on our cleaning team, and for future stays, the only guaranteed option is booking the prior night (if available).
▻ Luggage Drop – We’re happy to allow luggage drop with prior host approval.
▻ Late Check-Out – Let us know by the day before, and we’ll do our best to accommodate until 12 PM. To guarantee a late check-out, the following night would need to be booked. Please note, unapproved late check-outs may incur a $50/hour fee, and check-outs at 12 PM or later will be considered an extra night’s stay.
▻ Package Delivery – We cannot guarantee safe or timely receipt of packages sent to the home. For reliability, we recommend using a local pick-up location or requesting doorstep delivery if sending items here.
▻ Pet Policy – NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.
▻ Third-Party Bookings - We cannot accept bookings made on behalf of someone else.
▻ Mail Back Service - If you forget something, we can mail it back for a $50 fee (as long as it’s not an oversized item)
▻ Cancellation - To receive a full refund, you must cancel within 24 hours before check-in. Any cancellations after this window will be charged according to the number of nights stayed.
▻ We have one security camera above the front door of the main building, overlooking the main entrance. Another camera above the back door of the main building, overlooking the backyard/seating area. The last camera is located in the upper part of the second floor deck, overlooking the patio.
