You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Derby Paradise - Free parking/WIFI
Enjoy your stay in this cozy remodled duplex! It is centrally located near U of L campus and Churchill Downs. A short drive to the Expo Center/Fair Grounds. Private back deck, WIFI and free parking included!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of University of Louisville. A patio and a sofa bed are available in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with patio, sofa bed, and hair dryer
14 minutes by foot from University of Louisville and a 3-minute drive from Fourth Street Live!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-19-00337
Derby Paradise - Free parking/WIFI Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Great place on a quiet street! Close to highway for travel
Great property! Could have been a little cleaner (bathroom) (pull out couch) and the front door could use a stronger lock along with the lock to the adjoining side of duplex or closet. overall would istay here again!
Couldent ask for better my first time renting a house. Very clean and smelled good. Not a bad location. Really loved the sunsets on the back porch. Will be back!
The house was great for our needs, and matched the posting fairly well. It was relatively close to some bus stops (would have been closer if not for some road construction that was happening while we were there) and only a few miles from the exposition center, and from downtown. The house had most of what we needed, although having more than one mug would have been nice.Communication was pretty good, and the host let me checkout a little late, which was much appreciated! I would stay here again.
Jacquelyn D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandy
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were in town for an event at the Exhibition Center. We have had so many bad experiences staying in hotels when we are in the area and this place was only a mile and a half from there. We decided to try this and we are glad we did. It was clean, very quiet, and we felt safe.
The duplex was centrally located and made it easy to get around town. Parking on the street was convenient, and the one-bedroom, one-bath setup worked well for our stay. I did notice a slight odor, possibly a mildew smell, though my daughter didn’t pick up on it. Communication from the host was minimal, which could be improved. Overall, it served its purpose as a place to stay.
Alice S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandy
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were in town for the Home & Garden Show and this house is about a mile and a half away. It was late each evening when we got out and had to leave early each morning so it was nice to be close. The bathroom is very small, so if you are a bigger person you may find it a little tight.
The duplex served it's purpose. We were there for 2.5 weeks for a basketball tournament. It is actually a one bedroom and pull-out sofa, which is the only issue we really had. Neighborhood was quiet which is always a good thing.
Close to Kentucky kingdom and quite location by interstate
We were worried about noise at night, but these suburbanites slept lick rocks.
The kitchen was decently stocked, and there was salt, sugar and oil, spices, and coffee (and much more) and a coffeemaker. We were able to cook meals comfortably.
I would come back for the value, however this home would greatly benefit from a deep professional clean.
Krista W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer M.
17 Oct 2023
Liked: Communication
Just okay
It could have been a little cleaner. Neighborhood also questionable.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Mike P.
13 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
You get what you pay for.
Pictures are deceiving, bed is rock hard, pull out bed is uncomfortable and there was plenty of popcorn its and other debris on the sides under the cushions. There was a lot of mold in the bathroom and the overall cleanliness was below expectatuons.
Cozy and clean place off of the beaten path in a nice neighborhood. Reasonable cab/uber ride to downtown makes it well worth it to stay here vs downtown hotel pricing. The ONLY bad thing I can say is the listing said a 2br w/ 2 beds. Its not. It's a 1 br with a bed and a pull out couch in the living room. Misleading and made for an somewhat uncomfortable sleeping for our friend, but we made it work. Otherwise perfect for a couple. Appreciate the host allowing an early check in due to our travel times too.
Chris R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Rebecca G.
17 Apr 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Poor Communication
The property was easy to find and matched the listed description. The owner was not communicative and did not provide access to the property by the check in time. When we reached out to him, he did not respond by in-VRBO email or by phone. We had to utilize the VRBO customer service staff to help us make contact and get access to the property. When we arrived at the property, the door code did not work and the property owner did not respond, again. We called VRBO for help and the owner provided a second access code that did work.
The owner charges a cleaning fee. This would be ok, but the unit was dirty, the dishes, pots and pans, and utensils had to be cleaned before we could use them.