Bluegrass Whimsy | Your 152nd Derby Headquarters!

Summary:

Welcome to Bluegrass Whimsy, your enchanting retreat for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Surrounded by beautiful old growth woods, this large private home offers a wealth of amenities designed to create a truly memorable experience for the Derby weekend.



This beautiful home is situated on a five-acre private lot, surrounded by a backyard of gardens, dense woods, heated pool, and pickle ball court. It sleeps 13 people with enough bedrooms and bathrooms. And it’s just minutes to Churchill Downs!



The Space:

ACCESS TYPE:

▻ Guests have access to the entire home including the private backyard.



PROPERTY LAYOUT

FLOOR 1:

▻ Family Room - smart TV, router, modem,

▻ Bedroom 1 - king bed, closet, private en-suite bathroom,

▻ Full Bathroom 1 - toilet, sink, steam shower, bathtub

▻ Half Bathroom 1 - toilet, sink

▻ Kitchen - stove, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, garbage disposal, toaster, air fryer, Nespresso coffee maker, electric drip coffee maker.

▻ Dining room - dining table with 12 chairs



FLOOR 2:

▻ Family area - sofa

▻ Bedroom 2 - quee bed, dresser, shared bathroom

▻ Bedroom 3 - queen bed, dresser, shared bathroom

▻ Bedroom 4 - queen bed, crib, private bathroom

▻ Bathroom 2 - toilet, sink, shower

▻ Bathroom 3 - toilet, sink, shower



LOWER LEVEL

▻ Bedroom 5 - queen bed

▻ Bedroom 6 - 3x twin bed

▻ Bathroom 4 - toilet, sink, shower

▻ Half Bathroom 2 - toilet, sink



HIGHLIGHTS

▻ Large backyard with beautiful pool and pickleball court

▻ Playful décor with plenty of natural light and unique spaces

▻ Lower level built-in bar and living room

▻ Private acreage in desirable Anchorage

▻ Sunroom with table that seats six and opens onto large deck



ACCESSIBILITY

▻ This is a three-story house including the lower level.



Guest Access:

PARKING:

▻ Guest can park along the circular driveway in front.



ENTERING THE HOME:

▻ The Home is Accessed Via Self Check-In



The Neighborhood:

Nearby Popular Spots:

▻ Norton Hospital: 5 min drive

▻ UofL Hospital: 6 min drive

▻ Nulu: 5 min drive

▻ Downtown: 5 min drive

▻ Kentucky Expo Center: 12 min drive

▻ Muhammad Ali Center: 8 min drive

▻ KFC YUM Center: 5 min drive

▻ Churchill Downs: 13 min drive

▻ Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: 7 min drive

▻ Kentucky Science Center: 7 min drive

▻ Waterfront Park: 8 min drive

▻ Louisville Mega Cavern: 13 min drive



Nearby Favorite Breakfast / Coffee Spots:

▻ Butchertown Bakery: 6 min drive

▻ Biscuit Belly - Nulu: 8 min drive

▻ Big Bad Breakfast: 10 min drive



Nearby Favorite Lunch Spots:

▻ Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse: 7 min drive

▻ Mayan Café: 8 min drive

▻ Feast BBQ: 8 min drive

▻ Garage Bar: 8 min drive

▻ Toast on Market: 7 min drive



Nearby Favorite Dinner Spots:

▻ Jack Fry's: 11 min drive

▻ Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar: 9 min drive

▻ The Eagle: 9 min drive

▻ Decca Restaurant: 10 min drive

▻ Against the Grain Brewery & Smokehouse: 8 min drive



Nearby Favorite Bourbon Distilleries:

▻ Angel's Envy Distillery: 8 min drive

▻ Evan Williams Bourbon Experience: 5 min drive

▻ Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.: 9 min drive

▻ Old Forester Distillery: 8 min drive

▻ Rabbit Hole Distillery: 12 min drive



Nearby Favorite Bars:

▻ Meta: 10 min drive

▻ Hell or High Water: 10 min drive

▻ Haymarket Whiskey Bar: 10 min drive

▻ Proof on Main: 7 min drive

▻ Taj Louisville: 10 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.

▻ NO pets allowed. Undisclosed pets will result in a $200 penalty fee to cover professional cleaning.

▻ 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.

▻ There are exterior cameras installed above the front doors, overlooking the entrance. It is on and recording 24/7 to help ensure the safety of you and the property during your stay.