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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
The current price is €351
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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 manager

Tammy Donelson

Languages

Spanish

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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

Map
Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Mall St. Matthews - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Louisville Mega Cavern - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Louisville Zoo - 24 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 25 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frisch's Restaurants - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Bourbon Trail, History & Romance on 13 Jul 2025 start from €351.35, 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.

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 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Skyview Park. Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Indiana Emergency Care are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Amy C.

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

Anniversary trip

We stayed a couple of days for our anniversary. The cabin was very nice and the host was great!
Stayed 3 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

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

Michael C.

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

Mike

We had a great stay. The place was absolutely beautiful and we slept great for 4 nights. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mnason P.

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

Perfect Cabin Getaway

Perfect stay, loved it and hope to return. The hosts, Tammy and Jan were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Excellent!

The place is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Amazing Cabin Experience

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was one of the most unique places we've stayed. The cabin and surrounding property gave a very secluded and outdoor feeling while providing easy access to the amenities of the city. The hosts were very nice and accommodating the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

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

Peaceful getaway

Very secluded & private. Host is amazing- went above & beyond to ensure a peaceful stay. The only negative- the bed was extremely hard & uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

The Cabin

Our stay was amazing! Absolute unique gem!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

J P.

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

Terrific in every way!

Beautiful cabin in a great and quiet location but close to everything. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Michelle D.

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

So very charming

Peaceful and idyllic. We so enjoyed our stay at this cottage oasis. Thank you for the truly next level hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

KY visit

Very rustic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Peaceful authentic cabin! Amazing hospitality!

The property is situated on a little slice of God's perfect handiwork! Thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Quiet retreat close to Bourbon trail

Our hosts were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The cabin was just as pictured, with a fire waiting for us on the night we arrived. The homemade breakfasts were out of this world. We had a fabulous time as a couple and would definitely stay again if we ever get a chance to return to the Louisville area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023