Upstairs Airbnb in NuLu. Photo by Joshua Jean-Marie

Whether you’re looking to visit Louisville in style for the weekend or are a local in need of an unforgettable staycation, we’ve compiled a list featuring 15 extraordinary rentals in Derby City that are worthy of a trip for you, your partner, the bestie, or the whole squad this year.

Just a heads up: Prices may vary depending on dates selected, taxes, and booking and cleaning fees (sorry, Airbnb and Vrbo make the rules, we just follow them).

Historic

Butchertown’s Historic Shanty Boathouse

This home is a neighborhood legend. Supposedly, it floated upriver in The Great Flood of 1937 and a Louisvillian simply built a foundation under it and called it “the shanty boat.”

~$247 a night
2 BD | 2 BA
Buff City soaps, washer and dryer, outdoor sound system, private backyard with outdoor furniture, hot tub, Big Green Egg free on premise parking

bellwether71 — *The Rosewood Suite at The Bellwether. | Photo by The Bellwether*

The Bellwether

Travel back to the golden era of the 1920s in this historic, art-deco boutique hotel booked exclusively through Airbnb.

~$125 a night
1-4 BD | 1-2 BA
Self-check in, pets allowed, luggage drop-off, hotel amenities

We love a theme

Brew & View

Crash at this brewery-themed house with a giant map of Louisville’s breweries painted on the wall and a beer mug stein glass window.

~$123 a night
3 BD | 2 BA
Beer garden, skyline views, washer and dryer, free on premise parking

ArTisTs CoTTaGe

Explore the found art gardens and galleries throughout this Irish Hill home, a spot cited as a perfect retreat for artists and writers.

~$149 a night
2 BD | 1 BA
Fireplace, outdoor furniture, music and video library

Outdoor adventures

Garden House

Get the most out of River City in this lighthouse-esque home with the Ohio River in the front yard.

~$196 a night
2 BD | 2 BA
Washer and dryer, books and board games, private backyard with outdoor furniture

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The Grace Airstream

Get a taste of airstream life in this vintage 1974 Airstream Sovereign Land Yacht with all the amenities of a hotel.

~$152 a night
1 BD | 1 BA
Beach front access, kayak, fire pit

9 MORE EXTRAORDINARY RENTALS

POLL

The best part about a staycation is…

A. Not waiting in line at the airport
B. Seeing my city from another lens
C. Not having to buy all those 3-oz toiletries
D. More time exploring, less time traveling

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EVENTS

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Tuesday, Jan. 24

Terrarium Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Mahonia, 822 E. Market St., Louisville | $40 | Make a terrarium with guided instructions with light refreshments — BYOB encouraged.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

2023 Discover Boating® Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow | Wednesday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillip’s Lane South Wing A, B & C, Louisville | $14 | Check out the latest in boating sports at this five-day trade show.
Seed Savers Meet-up | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Louisville Tool Library, 1227 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Make a seed bomb, learn about winter sowing, and explore how to get your garden started in a milk jug.
Wildflowers Poetry Night | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 8-10 p.m. | Full Stop Shop, 1132 E. St. Catherine St., Louisville | Free | Listen or step up to the mic to share your poetry, music, spoken word, or whatever else you’d like to share.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Crystal & Spirit Fair | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 12-4 p.m. | The Bodhi Tree, 6306 Meeting St., Prospect | Free | Shop sales on crystals, walk-in numerology readings, aura portraits, chakra clearings, and more — plus enter to win a crystal tower with a $250 value.
Anti-inflammatory Dinner | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 5-10 p.m. | Naïve, 1001 E. Washington St., Louisville | $65 | Dig into a five-course dinner designed to give a new perspective of healthy eating.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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FINANCE

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Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation — not finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor. But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement and investments.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

47º | Partly cloudy | 12% chance of rain

Open

The best part of waking up is a drive-thru Heine Brothers in your cup. The local coffee chain opened its first drive-thru-only location at 7701 Bardstown Rd. in Fern Creek. The new store will mark 18 coffee shops total for Heine Brothers and will have the same menu offerings as the others.

Closing

After six months, Redbud Dining Room and Redbud Dance Hall will be closing in the coming weeks. While no official closing date has been set, the Germantown restaurant said it would “call it a day soon” due to building issues. Stop in and try its new menu before it’s too late. 🌹

Eat

Tomorrow night, Holy Grail is celebrating 12 years and it’s bringing back some foodie nostalgia. Former chefs Josh Lehman, Andy Meyers, and Jonathan Searle will put their knives together on a special menu. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and features dishes like bucatini bolognese and shitake and kimchi sliders. 🍝
To help you work smarter, not harder in 2023, here’s a list of go-to, easy-to-make, healthy recipes from Kroger. Pro tip: Read now and bookmark for later. 💡*

Festival

The Kentucky Derby Festival will be here faster than the fastest two minutes in sports — and it’s looking for people to join the annual Pegasus Parade. on Sunday, April 30. Applications to participate are due by Tuesday, Jan. 31. The Derby Festival is also seeking bed racers for the Great Bed Races. 🛏️

Travel

Looking to get one final ski trip in this winter? We’ve got a solution: Book a nonstop flight to Denver out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Conveniently start your trip in Derby City without worrying about driving elsewhere to catch a flight. Explore low-fare options. ❄️ *

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The internet’s most popular cup is back in stock. The Stanley Quencher is beloved for its comfortable handle, large straw, ability to fit in your car’s cup holder, and how it keeps water cold for 11 hours. Plus, the popular 40 ounce size means all day hydration. 💧*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Katie.

Editor’s pick: Last week we shared Ethan Hawke sightings around LOU and asked for your recommendations on where to send him next.

Here are few local businesses and restaurants readers suggested the Hollywood star visit while he’s in town directing a new movie.

The Cottage Inn — Elizabeth R.
Big Bad Breakfast — Michele T.
Vernon Lanes — Kimberly N.
Pat’s Steakhouse — Marlene S.

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