In the heart of a vibrant neighborhood, this cozy duplex offers a warm welcome. Unwind on the back deck, stay connected with WIFI, and enjoy free parking near the U of L campus and Churchill Downs.
Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Rustic Home w/ 2 BR - WIFI included
Enjoy your stay in the cozy newly remodeled duplex! This duplex is centrally located near the U of L campus, Churchill Downs and a short drive to the Expo Center/Fair Grounds. This duplex has a back deck, WIFI and free parking!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-19-00336
About the area
Merriwether, a neighbourhood in Louisville, is home to this holiday home. KFC Yum Center and Louisville Slugger Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Churchill Downs, or consider a night out at Highland Festival Grounds. Visit our Louisville travel guide
Is Rustic Home w/ 2 BR - WIFI included pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Rustic Home w/ 2 BR - WIFI included?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rustic Home w/ 2 BR - WIFI included?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rustic Home w/ 2 BR - WIFI included located?
Located in Merriwether, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Louisville and within 3 miles (5 km) of Churchill Downs and Kentucky Exposition Center. Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Speed Art Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Rustic Home w/ 2 BR - WIFI included Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We were in town for a wedding. It was close to highway and a fee eating spots. The host was accommodating on answering questions and making sure we had what we needed
Shelly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Ricky
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed my stay, the place was clean and had the basics. The only issue was that the bed was very noisy. Both the queen and twins were extremely noisy whenever someone laid down.
The property was small but clean and reasonably supplied with essentials. We had a problem with the tub drain and the host took 3 days to remedy the issue. This would be a good place for a couple with children but not 4 or 5 adults.
perfect for our stay if it hadn't been for th
Karl F.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shari
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cute little like bungalow. It was settled in the older part of Louisville. The location was perfect for us getting back-and-forth to the expo Center. It was also convenient location for making it to Churchill Downs.
Everything we needed was there. It made for a great weekend without worry of where we are staying. It did have on street parking.
The only things I would say needed would be coffee mugs. lol
Pens we could write in the welcome 📖 I felt bad because none of us had a pin on us and so we couldn’t record our stay and our adventures.
The only thing I can think of that was a negative would be the beds are very squeaky. You always knew when someone was rolling over in the other room. lol
But overall, I would recommend this little place to anyone. And I would like to stay here again on my next visit next summer to Louisville.
Shari
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Erin
5 May 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
The biggest complaint was the beds. Unfortunately they were in poor enough quality that we ended up camping out on the floors. The home was clean enough but trash was left on back porch from prior guests and there was a PILE of it. It is a duplex, and noise from neighbors was pretty significant. Could hear their full conversations. I was looking for an inexpensive option for the Derby weekend and this checked that box. My expectations were not high given the price but the place definitely left some room for improvement.
It was good for the price and for my family who just slept there.
Nick R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Samantha O.
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We were to Bourbon & Beyond at the Kentucky Fairgrounds. It was a very short and convenient Uber trip. The layout of the house was a little odd and very cramped. The neighbor was also a little unsettling. All-in-all, we were only in the house to sleep so it served its purpose. Also, the toilet was acting up and not flushing but it was fixable.
We were scheduled for a Basketball tournament I had booked way in advance because of issues if we wait we may not be able to find a place. This was a GREAT PLACE & LOCATION! We were close to everything we wanted to do/ go experience. We had enough room for everyone! Owner was responsive to any of our questions. We will DEFINITELY be coming back specially when visiting friends & family out here♥️
This listing is either a drug front or a trap house. don't stay here. its way over priced for how sketchy it is, and isn't worth even being a VRBO.
Frederick J.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jason C.
6 Mar 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
**BED BUGS**
Stay and location is as described. Unfortunately the room with the bunk beds was infested with fleas/bed bugs!!! The two people who stay in the bunk beds were eaten alive with bugs. All over their face and back! Main bed was fine. You get what you pay for. For the price other than the bugs it was what it was.
Jason C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
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This place is not as listed, I would not recommend
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Overall, this property was close to what I expected based on the price; however, the doorknob broke off to the bathroom on our second night of the stay and my roommate was stuck in the bathroom for a few minutes until I was able to get the door open. Location was fairly convenient, but it was not located in the safest area, and the beds were both pretty creaky from the metal frames. However, if you’re looking for an inexpensive place to stay with two people for a short period, it is a good deal.
We were in Kentucky for an event at the Expo Center. We are very happy with our stay. The house was clean and well maintained. All furnishings appeared new, as did flooring and paint. A few weeks before our stay, I found out we did not need to stay as long as anticipated. I contacted the property owner and was immediately refunded for the extra 3 days I did not need. Check in was smooth and easy. I have NO complaints. Thank you! We hope to be back again next year!
Barbra K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Bethany B.
17 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy
We stayed at this property and the location was great but the cleanliness of the house was disgusting. Multiple rat traps around the house, accidentally kicked a big rat trap in the kitchen. The baseboards were layers with dust and hair. The kitchen was very dirty, I pulled out a pan to make dinner and it was sticky with caked out food, most of the silverware was the same, the dish rack was covered in dust and whatever else, and the cutting board looked like it was cleaned, never properly cleaned. I had to wash nothing very well before using it. The beds were beyond noisy, only thing in the house that was clean were the sheets (thank god), but the bunk bed you breathe and it’s so loud. We never sat on the couch because it looked like a couch you’d find in the basement of a disgusting rest house. It was covered in stains, trash was found under the couch, including a nicotine patches container. The recliner was the same, as well as the kitchen chairs covered in gross strains. We could not stay anywhere else as there was a national convention and all hotels were either booked or super expensive. Do not recommend. I wish I could upload videos and pictures of this house.
Please, DO NOT WASTE ANYTHING HERE. It’s a total scam! We never met this lady in person, we only spoke on the phone twice and via text messages the entire 11 days we were here. Now the measure of the disrespect she has is just way too much. The place was so dirty that we had to clean almost everything, dusting everything, and not to mention how annoying their beds were. It says 2 bedrooms and 5 people but there’s no way it’d be enough for even 3 people. And whenever we tried to get hold of her she’d hang up the phone and text instead even if it was an emergency. I weighed 130 pounds and I couldn’t fit around the kitchen. It was so tiny that if you’re not careful you’ll bump into something and hurt yourself. Oh the bathroom sink omg, it was sooo horrible that it’d not drain almost anything. The trash can would stink so bad. We barely slept at night because of how close the freeway was, and because parking on the street, so people would come anytime and start making noise.
She’s very rude and arrogant. Please, this place is not worth your money.
Olive
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kim H.
15 Feb 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The beds were very uncomfortable. The beds made a lot of noise.