06.19.2024

Today’s Forecast

92º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:19 a.m. | Sunset 9:09 p.m.
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Who’s ready for Marco Polo?

Dive into a staycation with these rental houses featuring pools

A yellow house with a brick patio around a pool

The privacy of a pool in the heart of the Highlands. | Photo via AirBNB

No bones about it, LOU — it’s hot.

With temperatures soaring into the 90s all week, we can’t think of a better way to chill out than taking a dip. LOU has several places to rent pools by the day, but we wanted to throw ourselves in the deep end. We’ve rounded up three short-term rentals, each with a pool ready and waiting for your ~~stay~~ swim-cation.

Family poolside retreat

The pool takes the center stage at this New Albany, IN rental home. A covered gazebo with comfy chairs gives you a place to laze in the shade before diving in. There’s also a hot tub if you need something a little more toasty, plus an outdoor grill to keep everyone fed.

a view of a pool from a covered balcony — How about a balcony with a view... of a pool?
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Photo via AirBNB

A Highlands oasis

Kick back like Louisville royalty in this 4,000-sqft home right off Bardstown Road. The house’s back deck looks out over a brick-patio that surrounds the pool, complete with lounging furniture. Once it’s time to come inside and escape the sunshine, everyone can have their own space with four floors, each with bedrooms and living rooms of their own.

pool house — The barn is perfect for a romantic get-away for two.
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Photo via VRBO

A night in the barn

Enjoy the privacy of two acres at this cottage in the southwest corner of Derby City. Apple, pear, and cherry trees make white-tailed deer a common sight — you can probably spot them from the pool. Bonus: There’s fresh eggs each morning from the small flock of hens on the property.

Events

Wednesday, June 19

Community Free Day | Wednesday, June 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St., Louisville | Free | Get free admission to the museum dedicated to “The Greatest” and learn about Muhammad Ali’s history.

Thursday, June 20

Playcosystem Happy Hour | Thursday, June 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | Free | Spin some vinyl and enjoy adult beverages while you unleash your inner child on Bernheim’s natural playground.

Friday, June 21

Pickin’ in Paristown | Friday, June 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Cut a rug — or bring your own lawn chair — at this free outdoor concert series, this week featuring Boa Boys + Nectar Valley.

Saturday, June 22

Bluegrass VegFest | Saturday, June 22 | 12-6 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville | Free | Chow down on everything plant-based while you shop local vendors, watch cooking demos, and sip craft beer.

Sunday, June 23

Eid AlAdha Carnival | Sunday, June 23 | 1-5 p.m. | Big Four Lawn, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Celebrate with the Louisville Muslim Community with food, games, and family-friendly activities.

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News Notes

Today Is

Juneteenth. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures of post offices, libraries, and other government services. Observe the day with UNIVERSES in Concert at Actors Theatre, a hybrid show featuring music, dance, and poetry.

Community

The Portland Library (3305 Northwestern Pkwy.) is closed for renovations. The over 100-year-old building is the smallest LFPL branch, and it closed last fall. Now, work has begun on the $7 million project, which is expected to be completed next June. (WDRB)

Health

An air quality alert has been issued for tomorrow, June 20. Ozone pollution is forecast to be unhealthy for children, older adults, those with asthma + other breathing ailments, and anyone active outside. The air will be worse later in the day, so take plenty of breaks and avoid prolonged activity.

Watch

Louisville filmmakers Alyssa Couri and Hunter Hoskins will screen their new horror short “The Legend of Gourdface” next Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Floyd Theater (2100 S. Floyd St.). The short is a love letter to shows like “Goosebumps” and “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” (LEO Weekly)

Plan Ahead

You remind me of the babe. Presale tickets are available now for “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” at the Louisville Palace on Tuesday, Oct. 8. See the movie starring David Bowie and Jim Henson puppets with a live rock band — costumes are encouraged.

Sports

Freshman basketball player Khani Rooths will be gaining valuable skills under Pat Kelsey’s leadership this year. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Number

50+. That’s how many Kentucky breweries will be represented at the seventh annual Kentucky Craft Bash next Saturday, June 29. Hosted by the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, this five-hour event features 100+ varieties of locally-made craft beer, cider, and sake, plus music + vendors. Snag tickets.*

Beauty

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Real Estate

💰 Movin’ on up

Hot Homes: Make a splash at this $8 million Mockingbird Valley mansion with a secluded pool

a Georgian-style house down a long driveway

This 18-year old house is the most expesive in Derby City. | Photo by Kentucky Select Properties, John A Stough, and Mac Barlow

Renting a house with a pool for the weekend is all well and good, but what if you want to make a splash and own the pool yourself?

That’s what you’d get if you bought this $8 million tidal wave of a mansion in Mockingbird Valley — not to mention an elevator + murals by Louisville artist Claire Hirn. It’s currently the most expensive house on the market in Derby City, and it’s not hard to see why.

The Georgian-style house was designed by William T. Baker, a residential designer based in Atlanta, and built in 2006.

Here’s a sampling of what else the home has to offer:

16,000 sqft, including five bedrooms, seven full baths, and two half-baths
A curved grand staircase inside the foyer
A butler’s kitchen connecting the dining room and kitchen
A three-car garage

a round pool surrounded by a patio and frog statues. — The pool is secluded from the house across a short grassy walk
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Photo by Kentucky Select Properties, John A Stough, and Mac Barlow

Then of course, there’s the pool, set back from the house and adorned with three frog statues. Let’s be honest: It’s not worth $8 million without them.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Declan

From the editor

I’ve been traveling since last Friday, going all over Wisconsin and Minnesota to see friends and family. I’m happy to be missing the heatwave down in Derby City, but I can already feel myself saying “Take me back to Louisville.”

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