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The Cardinal (Downtown Louisville)

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Louisville, KY
  • Place, Louisville Slugger Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky International Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, KFC Yum Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪9 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.

The Cardinal (Downtown Louisville)

Summary:
Welcome to The Real Bourbon Street Lofts—spacious short-term stays located in downtown Louisville’s historic Glassworks Building. Featuring 14-ft ceilings, 7-ft windows, and exposed beams, each loft combines modern comfort with vintage charm. TRBS flexible layouts can accommodate small families and large groups. Enjoy plenty of (optional) natural light, generous space for relaxation or work, and a prime location just steps from restaurants and the city’s best tourist attractions.

The Space:
The Cardinal has an open floor plan with four Queen beds. Thoughtfully arranged furniture defines distinct zones within the space, allowing for both lively gatherings and intimate conversations. Enjoy the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, complete with cookware, dishes, a coffee maker, and a well-stocked kitchen.

The Neighborhood:
Enjoy the city view in a secure building, located at the start of Bourbon Trail, Museum Row, and just blocks from the KFC Yum! Center, Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum, 4th Street Live, Evans Williams Bourbon Distillery, 21c Hotel, 8up, Proof on Main, and many others! The building is also walking distance to the Ohio River waterfront where you can enjoy a picnic and/or a breezy jog. You're also only 10 minutes away from Historic Churchill Downs. Leaving downtown? The Ninth Street highway exit is one block away.

Getting Around:
Getting around is a breeze. You will be walking distance from most attractions. Cabs, Uber, Lyft are also readily available. You'll find several public transportation options nearby, including bus routes that run frequently throughout the city. The nearest bus stop is just a short walk away, offering easy access to various attractions and neighborhoods. For those arriving by air, Louisville International Airport (SDF) is approximately a 15-minute drive. Parking is available on the street, and there are also paid parking options in the vicinity. This allows you to explore the city with ease, whether you prefer public transit or driving.

Other Things to Note:
Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Times may be flexible upon request. Please note that parking is available on the street and also paid parking options nearby (free parking is west of 9th street, $6 per day for the lot directly next to the building, or metered street parking). We kindly ask that you adhere to our no-pets and no-smoking policies.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Ohio River Valley. Features include laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and TV
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Steps from Ohio River Valley and Louisville Slugger Museum
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find laundry facilities and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Louisville apartment is smoke free.

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Quiet Hours begin at 11 pm and end at 8 am as this is a residential loft.

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
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 is also known as

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The Cardinal (Downtown Louisville) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay! Perfect location, walking distance to everything! Very quiet, clean and spacious. Had a great weekend getaway! Will be going back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Derby stay

It was clean and convenient and reasonable for what we were trying to do this weekend. We were trying to go to the derby and the hotels are so expensive and we found this and we felt very lucky.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is gem in the city!

This is a cool loft. Great spot in downtown area. Easy access to sites and all the locations we needed to get to. The place was clean and delightful. The building and the area, surprisingly quiet. I expected more street noise; our stay was Thurs to Monday. The building is part businesses and part residential, this could have added to the peaceful tone of the building. It's industrial and cool. The owner was quickly responsive to questions and proactive communication. He went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. Great place. If I'm in Louisville again, this would be at the top of my list. Only thing I struggled with was check in. It would have been easier earlier in the day, unfortunately with my flight, I arrived at midnight and it was raining. Trying to locate the lockbox, I didn't realize it was a touch screen. Once this was discovered, the instructions were spot on. I'm old school so it took me a bit to figure that out. Clunky start but very minor compared to the perks of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bourbon weekend

Great location! We could walk to most places. Loved the urban vibe of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is the Best

So close to anything and everything you would want to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Downtown Louisville

We loved our stay! Conveniently located in the heart of Louisville. Everything we needed was right at our fingertips. The property was clean & quiet. The property owner was great to work with and easy to get ahold of with any questions!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Downtown Location & 3 Real Beds

I came to Louisville with my two adult children to do part of the Bourbon Trail - we wanted a place to stay in downtown Louisville that had three real beds (no futons or sofa sleepers). This place provided that - a few block walk to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Evan Williams Distillery and 3 comfortable beds. There is also free parking if you are willing to park on a side street a few blocks away from the VRBO. So for location and beds this is a 5 star, however there are some other aspects of which you should be aware that may or may not be an issue to you. To get the key you need to go to a drop box in the back of the building that can only be accessed via the rear alley. If you arrive in daylight this is no big deal, but if you come at night it is poorly lit and probably not the best situation for a single female. The kitchen is not well furnished which is no issue if you plan to eat out and there are a lot of great restaurants in Louisville.. However if you plan to cook, at the time of our rental there was only on pan and a baking sheet, no pots, one very small mixing bowl and no cutting board. The owner told me some of these shortfalls are being corrected, but you might want to ask him before renting if this is an issue for you. The only other potential issue is if you are a light sleeper bothered by light. The windows are only partially covered by drapes. The top four or five feet have drapes but the bottom two or three feet have only sheers so the downtown lights come streaming in at night. If this is an issue for you I would encourage you to ask the owner as he is responsive and wants you to have a good stay. We had a great time and enjoyed this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kris N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent except parking

Great time! Very clean! Parking on street had time restrictions (not owners fault)! Would stay again in that locale as we learned garages. Very interesting building! Glass artists were so nice. I definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vinny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Had an awesome 4th of July weekend at Alberts place! The place was really nice. Had everything we needed and very comfortable. Right around the corner from the Sluggers Museum. Close to so many other things downtown. The wife, kids and I had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forecastle Fortress

I don’t usually take the time to write online reviews, but our stay at Albert’s property in Louisville was too perfect not to. Between the proximity to downtown and the accommodations provided for our large group, this spacious loft made for a beautiful weekend getaway. We would absolutely return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip H.

Liked: Cleanliness

New but great experience

My family and I traveled back home for the Thanksgiving holiday but wanted to stretch out a bit and have our own home base. This was our first time trying Vrbo and the property and our host, Albert, were great. We would definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021