You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Germantown Getaway
Live like a local in a home located in the heart of Germantown/Schnitzelburg, Louisville's most vibrant neighborhood. Walking distance from loads of restaurants and bars, you can enjoy those things that make Louisville unique, day and night. When you return to your new home away from home, enjoy a rotating collection of local art, borrow a growler to get filled at one of the nearby breweries, or just relax on the back deck. Suitable for a quick weekend getaway or weeks at a time.
Our customers tell us they enjoy this holiday home's walkable location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of Louisville. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio and living room
Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute drive from University of Louisville and a few minutes from Louisville Zoo
Germantown Getaway offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Trisha Torpey
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Local artist showcase
Unit size: 1,216 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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-19-00232
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Germantown Getaway Louisville
Germantown Getaway Private vacation home
Germantown Getaway Private vacation home Louisville
Germantown Getaway Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 76 reviews
10 - Excellent
51
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 76 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christopher D.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend for volleyball
Perfect location. Walked to some great food and drink. Nice walkable neighborhood. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Christopher D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey Y.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house centrally located in Germantown
I loved the feel of the house. You could tell it had been there for a long time but was well taken care of. The beds were super comfortable and i appreciated that there was no TV in any bedroom. The wall of boardgames was a really nice touch.
Jeffrey Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
ozzie c.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Louisville Location
Enjoy staying here during my visits with family. Reminds me of being home. Very central to stuff in general
ozzie c.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike O.
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Cool vibe and helpful owners
Mike O.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly W.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Very cute older home with lots of character. Comfy and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Kimberly W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly A.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
PGA getaway
Came to the V’ille for the PGA Championship and choose to stay in Germantown. Great neighborhood, would come back to spend more time there!
Kelly A.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristoffer M.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome neighborhood!
The house is walking distance to everything you need...bars, restaurants, ice cream, etc.
Kristoffer M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Rose T.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One night stay
If you want to be within walking distance to everything in Germantown this is the place to stay. Its close to a lot of bars and restaurants.
Rose T.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mishaun S.
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Super cute place. Very clean and had everything we needed. Close to many restaurants.
Mishaun S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cordell H.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacay
Highly recommend. Lots to do within walking distance in a quiet friendly neighborhood. The only place i want to stay when i go back to Louisville!
Cordell H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara D.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to food and drinks
Was a great little place close to great restaurants an bars all with in walking distance
Sara D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittany H.
6 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend getaway!
We loved staying at this property! It is truly close to *everything* to do in Louisville. We were pretty booked with events/visits/etc. during our weekend, and nothing was more than 10 minutes away by car. We loved that the house had independant art on the walls throughout, and if you're spending more time at "home" than out, theres a large shelf stocked with board games and large dining room table you can play them at! It is true there is no washing machine for clothes, but for a shorter trip, that wasn't an issue for us. Also, we were SO happy to find a pet friendly place! Be warned: the backyard is NOT fenced in. We still planned on taking our dogs out on a leash, so it didn't matter for us, but definitely beware not to just let your dog out without checking (I would recommend that for any property you're not familiar with though.) Cool bars within walking distance, Kroger is a very short car ride away (<5 minutes) if you need groceries. We definitely recommend and would absolutely book here again when we want to stay in the city.
Brittany H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rodolfo R., Denver
4 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
cozy and artsy stay in Germantown
The hosts were very communicative, the place was clean and comfortable for all three of us. Close to everything. It served as a great HQ for our bourbon trail adventures.
Rodolfo R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Emily N.
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a fine experience
This property is on the smaller side. We had 5 adults and it was “tight” considering there is only 1 bathroom. However, that was probably poor planning on my part and not a misrepresentation from the host. The bedrooms are small. Technically there is 3, but that is a stretch considering one is the size of a closet (has a queen bed), 1 has a twin and is in a back room with an exterior door. The “master” bedroom was fine. My only other gripe would be that the back bedrooms were COLD. But the host provides extra blankets, so once we were settled in bed it was fine.
The house is close (walking distance) to several neighborhood bars, but a drive/uber to downtown. That wasn’t a problem for us, but something to consider.
I will say the host was attentive, friendly and the property was spotlessly clean. She was also responsive “after hours” when we had an issue that was out of her control. She responded quickly and kept us informed. (It was a water issue in the neighborhood and the city had it fixed quickly).
All in all, it was a fine stay for a short period of time. However, I don’t think I’d stay again with any more than 4 people.
Emily N.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette M.
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
House was just as advertised
This house was perfect. Check in was easy. Beds were comfortable. Neighborhood was nice.
Jeanette M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Irene G.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
October family stay!
Totally enjoyed your beautiful comfy home! Spent a lot of time enjoying the front porch and deck! Enjoyed the restaurants within walking distance of the house! Downtown close and convenient! Loved watching the planes come and go! If we are ever in Louisville again we will definitely try to book this home again! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Irene G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
M D.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet. Quaint. Convenient.
A wonderful little getaway spot that has everything you need. We enjoyed the neighborhood nightlife at Hauck’s Corner and The Pearl. All within walking distance. Catherine was very accommodating and responsive. Highly recommended!
M D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam S.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place in a cool neighborhood
This is a spacious property with funky decor in a cool neighborhood. Check in was smooth and there were plenty of supplies all around. I enjoyed my stay here and would recommend it. This is what VRBO properties should be!
Sam S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
jason r.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Louisville Bourbon Tour
This was a great, central location for checking out a few distilleries while in Louisville. Walking distance to several restaurants and less than ten minutes from downtown. The house was perfect for the four of us. We enjoyed our time.
jason r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie M.
23 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Perfect for our sisters trip, though we didn't love the in street parking it is what's available in the area. House was clean and great for the two of us.
Katie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn W., Pittsburg IL
16 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Great location, loved all the artwork throughout house … wish we could have stayed longer
Dawn W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
26 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy
Clean and comfy in an adorable area.
Mary C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandon C.
24 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything we needed and easy to get to downtown. Would definitely stay again.
Brandon C.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donita M.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Germantown area
It was a cute shotgun home in a safe working class neighborhood. There were several neighborhood shops, resturants and pubs all in walking distance and was a short drive to the downtown attractions and to Churchill Downs. We loved reading the journal that available for all the guests to write about their experiences.
Donita M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
David W.
17 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Loved the location but kinda missed that there was only one bathroom. Overall, great house and great location.