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Charming 1BR Whiskey Row Perched Retreat

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, offices

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Louisville, KY
  • KFC Yum Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Louisville Slugger Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 1BR Whiskey Row Perched Retreat

Summary:
Immerse yourself in the heart of Louisville's celebrated bourbon culture with a stay at our bright and charming 1-bedroom apartment located on the iconic Whiskey Row. Perfectly positioned on East Main Street, this spot is an ideal base for both relaxation and adventure.

Just steps from Louisville's major event centers and distilleries, blocks from Museum Row, and less than a mile from the trendy NuLu Arts District, there's no shortage of entertainment for any traveler

The Space:
Historic charm meets stylish modern convenience at The Carlysle. Built in 1939, the space is thoughtfully updated to offer casual comfort and relaxation in the city. The blend of historical architecture and vibrant contemporary design makes our space uniquely inviting.

You’ll enter this captivating third floor perched retreat with a sweeping view of Louisville’s riverfront. As you step inside, the charm of the Spanish-tile flooring welcomes you into a cozy, bright living room where natural light highlights the colorful sofas and accent chairs set against a backdrop of exposed brick creating an airy and cheerful atmosphere perfect for socializing or relaxing.

For those who enjoy a bit of fun and games, the ping pong table promises lively entertainment and a chance to challenge your travel companions before or after taking on the town.

Adjacent to the living room, the kitchen boasts modern appliances and all the essentials needed for your stay. A marble-top table with four chairs nooked elegantly with this fully equipped kitchen, you’re set up for a night of dining-in or slow morning cup of coffee.

Make yourself at home in the king size bedroom. Utilize both closet and dresser to spread out and settle into the space. The bedroom is a simple yet stylish place to unwind, featuring chic accents and an inviting reading chair.

This space has you taken care with the blend of its practical features and upgraded minimalistic style, ensuring a comfortable stay while exploring the city.

Right in the buzz of Whiskey Row, our place is for those who want to be at the center of the action. Ideal for guests ready to explore and enjoy Louisville’s vibrant bourbon scene and nightlife. This lively urban setting is all about energy and excitement—not a spot for quiet retreats. Dive into the heart of the city!

Guest Access:
The apartment has a smart lock keypad for self check-in with a unique access code that last only the duration of guests' stays for safety and peace of mind.

All access codes are sent 15 minutes before your scheduled arrival time.

The Neighborhood:
Explore Bourbon History at Your Doorstep:

Situated on Whiskey Row, you are just steps away from some of the world’s most famous distilleries, offering immersive tours and tastings. Dive into the rich history of Louisville's bourbon industry and enjoy easy access to celebrated attractions.

Distilleries: Old Forester (0.1 mi), Michter's (0.6 mi), Evan WIlliams (0.4 mi), Old Carter (0.2 mi), Angel's Envy (0.6 mi), Peerless (0.8 mi), Rabbit Hole (1.0 mi)

Dining and Entertainment All Around:
Indulge in a variety of dining experiences with some of Louisville's best restaurant's available right outside your door. Enjoy live music, galleries, and shopping within walking distance, making it easy to experience the vibrant culture of downtown Louisville.

Restaurants: Doc Crows (0.1 mi), Proof on Main (0.5 mi), Repeal (0.1 mi), Merle's Whiskey Kitchen (0.1 mi), Jeff Ruby's (0.2 mi), Porch (0.3 mi), Bar Vetti (0.9 mi)

Drinks: Troll Pub (0.1 mi), Library Bar (0.4 mi), Hell or High Water (0.1 mi), Against the Grain (0.6 mi), Ten20 Brewing (1.2 mi), Nouvelle Bar & Bottle (0.9 mi), West Sixth NuLu (1.0 mi), Hell or Highwater (0.1 mi), Tartan (1.0 mi)

Attractions: International Convention Center (0.3 mi), KFC Yum! Center (0.1 mi), Kentucky Science Center (0.6 mi), Louisville Slugger Museum (0.6 mi), Muhammad Ali Center (0.5 mi), Kentucky Center for Performing Arts (0.5 mi), Frazier History Museum (0.7 mi)

Getting Around:
We're located at 201 E Main St, in the heart of downtown and Whiskey Row!

For loading and unloading luggage when you first check in, park at the main entrance on Main St, next to the Ehler's Ice Cream, in the spots labeled "Reserved for Armor & Co"

If you have a car, you'll find the remote for the parking lot gate inside on the table. Once you've unloaded your luggage, pull around to the rear of the building and use it to open the gate. Park anywhere in the lot!

We only have 1 space per apartment available, so if you have more than 1 car in your party, you'll need to pay for street parking or use the garage opposite our gated lot on Washington St.

Other Things to Note:
We offer free onsite parking to guests! Parking is located in a secure lot at the rear of the building. We only have 1 space per apartment available, so if you have more than 1 car in your party, you'll need to pay for street parking or use a nearby garage. The closest public garage is the 1st & Main Garage at 100 E Main St, a block away, which has a daily max of $22.

Want to start your trip early or sleep in on your last morning? We’re happy to accommodate an early check-in or late checkout if arranged in advance! Our standard check-in time is 4:00pm, and our checkout time is 10:00am – we charge 10% of the nightly rate per hour (with a minimum of $20/hour) to adjust our cleaners’ schedules and arrange this service.

Interaction with Guests:
We'll contact you to confirm your reservation through your inbox and the cell phone/email registered to your account. If you need anything, respond to one of those threads and our team is happy to help!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from KFC Yum Center. The apartment includes amenities such as a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, TVs and fridges
  • Amenities include a lift
  • Just a 5-minute walk from KFC Yum Center and 11 minutes on foot from Kentucky International Convention Center
Charming 1BR Whiskey Row Perched Retreat offers its guests a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Louisville apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Matt Haaga

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number LIC-STL-24-00554
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Charming 1BR Whiskey Row Perched Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tammy K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be better (especially for a 7 night stay)

Numerous small issues added up. But I worked those out with Property manager. This apartment has potential to be very nice. It's a great location; but the management had obvious issues that needed correcting long before we rented this unit. They should have been addressed before anyone else checked in. As such, we took the brunt of the issues:difficult to get into the unit. (needed at least 6 texts with the pm before we could enter)the door itself has issues (as was confirmed by housekeeper and also the IT person)Wifi was never available in the unit. Confirmed by several of the employees. As such, should not have been listed with wifi provided.several other minor issues that were dealt with very quickly. Because of these issues, the PM offered to reduce our rate for the stay (we accepted).The bigger, and worst issue, was they allowed a maintenance person to enter without any notice to us. When we arrived to our place, we found this stranger using our personal bathroom. Not to mention, because we weren't expecting anyone to enter our place, we had left our valuables out and in plain site. As expected, we were stunned and had great issues with this. I communicated very clearly what we thought of this. The PM apologized but nothing else was offered to us. He did ask me to not give them a bad review but instead, to reach out to them directly. By this point in our 7 night stay, I had voluntarily discontinued communication with him .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot on Distillery Row

This is a great place to stay right in the middle of Distillery Row. Old Forester, Angel's Envy and lots other tasting rooms/restaurants are an easy walk. We had some challenges getting into the property and with the Wifi, but the owner was very responsive and helped us through them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedar A., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Quiet

This unit was great for my short work trip (3 nights). The bathroom sink was draining slowly upon arrival - I mentioned it by text and it was fixed within hours! Easy and secure, with a central location. Be prepared - there's not really any coffee nearby and the unit does not come stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

C E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Condo but a couple of issues

The condo was as advertised, clean and in a nice location. We had two issues: 1) the door lock is funky and the door itself sticks. We struggled every time we tried to re-enter. 2) the wifi would not work, thus we had no TV service, which was frustrating as we watch TV in the early morning and at bedtime. I attempted to contact the owner and/or VRBO but did not get the help needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Stay

Location worked out great for my stay and the space was clean and well suited for my needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean. Spacious. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cool apartment

Old factory converted to apartment. Great look and comfortable. Ping pong table was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and great experience

The property was exactly as listed and was a great place to stay right on Whiskey row. It was perfect for a long weekend going downtown and enjoying the waterfront!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal Location!

The only hiccup with this trip was some communication problems with check-in. Aside from a delay getting into the unit, it was great and we could walk everywhere. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Although we had to switch rooms last minute due to a leak, the host was quick to get us in another room. Very attentive & very helpful. We will definitely be back! Location is PERFECT!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Property was just advertised. Great location for downtown bourbon tours and anything else going on downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great historic downtown abode!

Location was ideal for walking downtown to distilleries, museums, food and the river. Liked the original brick and decor. Property manager was very responsive. Louisville has more to offer than expected!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very lovely

Very lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024