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Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

Lakefront cabin with water park and free breakfast

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Step into Captain's Cabin, a secluded log retreat nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking a serene lake. Enjoy the ambiance of period furnishings and modern comforts as you start your bourbon trail adventure or visit nearby museums. Relax by the massive stone fireplace, take in hand-crafted scrubs and soaps in the renovated bath with clawfoot tub, indulge in gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is €349
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

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

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance

Enjoy your own log cabin on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake as you start on the bourbon trail, head to the races or visit great museums. It's been the location for four movies, including Lifetime, as well as several commercials! Period furnishings and modern conveniences make this an unforgettable retreat. A massive stone fireplace creates a quiet ambiance. Tasteful antiques appoint the cabin for a step back in time.

Captain's Cabin offers a special one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by history and luxury simultaneously. You will enjoy your own full kitchen, fully equipped and stocked with spices and supplies. The bath has been lovingly renovated while retaining the clawfoot tub. Enjoy a long soak with hand-crafted scrubs and soaps. There is no shower! You are surrounded in comfort from the ultra soft sheets, luxurious robes, and Sleep Number bed to the gourmet hot breakfast delivered to your door every weekend morning. Continental breakfast is provided on weekdays. (We promise you won't go hungry!) Join us for a Cooking With Bourbon Dinner Experience on weekends. Sip wine by the fireplace, read on the back porch swings or enjoy the wildlife visiting the lake from the front porch. Only 17 minutes from downtown Louisville, you are surrounded by 8 acres of woods and wildlife. Take a walk along the lake, hike through the woods and discover the waterfall. Take a canoe ride or go wading in the smooth limestone creek. Warm up by the firepit and roast marshmallows or use the grill to make your favorite dinner. Play golf or disc golf on the adjacent public courses. Captain's Cabin was featured in the April 2015 issue of Country's Best Cabins magazine, 2015 September issue of Style Blueprint magazine and April 2016 Home of the Week in Courier Journal.

Captain's Cabin is a great place to start your Bourbon Trail adventure, experience one of the Top Foodie Cities, visit the Ark and Creation Museum, bet on the ponies at Churchill Downs or visit Louisville's notable museums, including Slugger Baseball Museum, Ali Center and Frasier History Museum. But many people come here just to relax and get away from it all!

If you can't get enough of cabin living, Jan is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes. He can make your dream a reality!

Additional Amenities:

Kitchen
• Pots and Pans
• Baking and Cooking Utensils
• Keurig and Traditional Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Some basic pantry supplies (coffee, tea, spices, sugar, butter, syrup, popcorn)
• Bottled Water (Cabin is on City Water Supply)

Living
• Wood Fireplace (available Labor Day through May 1)
• Wood Supply
• Hi-Speed WiFi (throughout cabin)
• Games
• Chess board

Outdoor
• Fire Pit in front yard
• Rocking Chairs
• BBQ Grill and Utensils
• Porch
• Swing Chairs
• Yard Farkle Game
• Garden

Bath
• Clawfoot tub (NO shower)
• Hand-crafted Soaps and Bath Salts
• Bubble bath
• Fluffy towels
• Bath robes for your use

Bedroom
• Sleep Number Bed
• Bluetooth Stereo
• Lending Library for your stay

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties.
It's a quiet area so be respectful. Please do not alter, or remove any of the decor, or items/fixtures from their location without the permission.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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
Property Registration Number LIC-STA-25-00037

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast Historic & Tranquil
Captain's Historic Tranquil Louisville
Captain's Historic Tranquil
Captain's Historic & Romantic
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Cabin
Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic Louisville

About the area

Located in Louisville, this cabin is next to a golf course and on a lake. Zachary Taylor House and Historic Frankfort Avenue are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Piccadilly Square Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Churchill Downs, and consider making time for Kentucky Kingdom, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Chenoweth Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 21 min drive - 33.6 km
  • KFC Yum Center - 26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Churchill Downs - 26 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Kentucky International Convention Center - 27 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parlour J-town - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Craft House Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance on 10 Feb 2026 start from €349.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance located?

Situated in Louisville, this golf cabin is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Chenoweth Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Piccadilly Square Shopping Center. Hunnington Place Shopping Center and Southeast Christian Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Loved staying in the old fashioned cabin. Always wanted to do this at Christmas time and wake up to a fire. Maybe another time. We would notice something new in the cabin every time we looked around. Host was great. Worked with us to switch days of cooked breakfast which was great. Variety of breakfast food during the week. Tammy makes a great derby pie. Nice quiet area. Close to restaurants and parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway

Cool cabin from the 1800’s moved to this site, great conversations with owners learning the history of it. Tasty treats and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway

We really enjoyed the cabin, the great breakfasts and the beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Such a cool and relaxing place to spend a few days! We don't like to overschedule our getaways so having a clean, cozy and interesting place to stay is always a priority so that we can simply relax! This was perfect for us. Close enough to bourbon tours and delightful hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Loved the property and the cabin! Very quiet and definitely very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin in the woods

This was the perfect place for a fall getaway. It was peaceful and felt isolated, even though everything you need or want was a short drive. The cabin is spectacular and the hosts are outstanding. I hope we can return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy historic stay

If you like history, you will enjoy this cabin. The hot breakfast delivered to the cabin on the weekend was a wonderful treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, well maintained cottage. We loved it! We wished we could have stayed longer. Very close to local activities and the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciano S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain's Retreat

Amazing location. Wonderful hosts. Definetly will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in historic cabin

On arrival we were greeted by tammy who explained all about the cabin and how far it dated back, cablin is decorated in period style but with all the mod cons you would need. We were travelling around Kentucky and this was the perfect place to unwind. Enjoyed meeting captain and the fairy show at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much Needed

This place is exactly what my wife and I needed. Secluded yet close to modern amenities. The breakfasts were delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience!

Tammy and Jan made our stay amazing! The cabin is authentic and beautiful. And the food was absolutely delicious! We can’t wait to come back! And will definitely recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

23rd Anniversary

Had a great weekend at Captain's cabin. we immediately started a fire in the fireplace and enjoyed the quiet popping and warmth of the fire all weekend. Tammy's breakfasts are outstanding. Found some fun things to do in town when we finally pealed ourselves from the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Rustic Cabin

We had a lovely stay at this cabin in the woods! The details inside were so perfect! The hosts were lovely. It was so quiet and peaceful and we wished we had been able to stay longer to explore the property more. We will definitely try to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Stay

Such a neat old cabin! It was beautifully decorated with all of the amenities you’d need today. There is a microwave in the pantry closet which I didn’t find until day 2 so that made things much easier. Breakfast was wonderful and all of the local recommendations were greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique property

This location was exactly as described. It was one of most interesting and quite different from the average property. If you like the feel of a rustic cabin in the woods with amazing scenery, then this is a great spot. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and kind. The house has all of the basic needs and more. I appreciate being able to experience this one.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and Lovely property

We were visiting family in the area, so we did not spend as much time at the cabin as most guests would. The breakfasts were very nice and delicious. The bedding and the bed are very comfortable. We slept very well. It was so quiet. It’s hard to believe that you are in the middle of Suburban Louisville when you have such a beautiful wooded area with a nice pond with a blue heron and mallards to greet you every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Adina U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain's Cabin

The cabin was gorgeous with lots of amazing antiques and memorabilia. The hosts were sweet and doting, leaving us lots of treats and things. They do live RIGHT next door, almost on top of the cabin, which could be a negative if you are wanting more privacy or a more remote location. We loved having a fireplace we could actually use (many places don't let you build a fire). So relaxing! Having a Sleep Number bed was a huge plus. All in all, it was homey and comfortable. We enjoyed the beauty of the lake, creek, and fall foliage. of little treats and things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Romantic Getaway!

Property owner responsive and polite. The cabin itself is accurately represented in pictures. Loved the wood burning fireplace. Wifi perfect. Based off the property listing, it was not as private as I had hoped. When we arrived, 9 crackers, 2 small cheese cubes and wine were on the table. Don’t drink, so wine was left. Several kitchen food items were expired (coffee, microwave popcorn and hot chocolate add-ins). The breakfast was the biggest disappointment… one small dry biscuit, 3 (half pieces) candied bacon and cheesy eggs. When it states “you won’t go hungry” - we left to go get food. It is sweet place but not worth the price I paid at all. What we experienced, it feels like a $175 per night (all in). We overpaid by a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Delaware, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing step back in time....

The accommodations were amazing - so many little Revolutionary War details - and everything in the cabin was squeaky clean!! We enjoyed meeting both hosts and really loved the cooking class. A couple of constructive criticisms though: since they are focused on "relaxing" and not worrying about anything, it would really be nice to have curtains in the bedroom!! But instead --- We were both woken up super early by the sunlight streaming into the bedroom. We really wanted to sleep in but was unable to sleep beyond 6:30 am - the sun was strong!! Two, it was clear in the property notes that there was only a tub and no shower but.....it would be nice to have a shower "hose" available to attach to the faucet for the tub. They are not super expensive and it would be a nice option. The available "pitcher" was not really a viable option for washing my hair nor did my husband think it was easy to use to rinse himself off after his bath. He said It was super awkward.... All in all a relaxing weekend in general but the above items, especially the sunlight streaming in at 6 AM, detracted from it a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

Karl and Melanie from Alabama: Amazing, authentic,1800's log cabin with all the modern amenities (A/C, Fridge, Microwave, Stove/Oven, Coffee Pot, Keurig and a Sleep Number Bed). Our hosts, Jan and Tammy & Captain their very calm dog, welcomed us and we immediately felt like we had been long time neighbors. Jan and Tammy were both there for us if we needed anything but also gave us our space. Melanie and I were there to visit our daughter who recently relocated to Louisville. We unloaded a U-Haul full of her things and the cabin was the perfect place to rest, and recover. We spent hours each morning just sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and taking in the beautiful setting. On Saturday and Sunday Tammy brought delicious gourmet breakfasts to our front door (Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissants, Cheese Grits and a Bourbon Apple Pie Saturday, and a Sausage/Egg/ Cheese/Hash Brown Casserole, a Raisin Bourbon Bread Pudding and a huge bowl of Blueberries, Strawberries, and Grapes with Balsamic Vinegar on Sunday). Trust me, I'm a regular ole grits and eggs guy...It was all delicious. The surroundings are full of beautiful flowers and trees. It's just a short walk (or you can drive) to the creek or pond. The fire pit sits down from the cabin in the open area below Jan and Tammy's house We saw deer, ducks rabbits, a weasel, and the creek is full of crawdads. We had a wonderful time visiting with our daughter and playing in the creek. Jan and Tammy were wonderful hosts as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent !!

Our host were phenomenal. Made us feel right at home. I would highly recommend this place to anybody.!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captain’ cabin was a great place to rest and relax on our 37th anniversary. Tammy and Jan were great and really enjoyed hearing all the history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievably relaxing

The pictures on VRBO which are beautiful don’t even do this place justice. It is spotless it is authentic it is perfect for a get a way. I strongly recommend the cabin. The owners are incredible and to top it all off it’s a bed and breakfast! If there was a way to give more than 5 stars we would. We will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming cabin and decorated authentically. We were very comfortable and also treated to an afternoon snack upon arrival as well as tasty breakfast items for each day. We enjoyed a walk down the road by the stream, but unable to canoe in the lake. Our host and hostess were very nice and friendly and very accommodating. Delightful experience. We enjoyed a visit to Bernheim Forest and rode the Bluegrass rail bike in Versailles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025