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Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Step into the historic Abraham L. Williams House, nestled in Derby city Louisville, Kentucky. This beautifully restored landmark offers ample space for family gatherings and features 7 acres of outdoor entertaining space with a small pond and private entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 25790 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym
The current price is €1,085
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home!

Stay in a Landmark Historic Mansion – The Abraham L. Williams House in Derby City, Louisville, KY!
This stunning 8-bedroom, 6-bath mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by the Kentucky Heritage Council for its architectural and historical significance. Perfect for families, large groups, reunions, or anyone seeking extra space indoors and out!

Enjoy modern upgrades while surrounded by rich history. Each bedroom features its own HVAC system and thermostat for personalized comfort. The property sits on 7 serene acres with a private entrance, a small pond, and expansive outdoor entertainment areas — all while maintaining convenient city access.

Located just 20 minutes from Louisville Airport and Churchill Downs, and close to shopping, dining, malls, and major highways. Experience a unique blend of history, comfort, and convenience at this iconic mansion!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 8,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

EVENTS/PARTIES allow with prior permission only.Additional fees will be applied Smoking is not allowed Guests to adhere to local laws and regulations

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Extra event charges will be applied.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 95
Note from host: Extra event charges will be applied.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Map
Louisville, KY

What's nearby

  • Norton Children's Medical Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Paddock Shops - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Norton Brownsboro Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lorenzo Corner Pizza & Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jaggers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roosters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home!?

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home! on 27 Oct 2025 start from €1,085.06, 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 Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home! located?

This family-friendly Louisville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Norton Children's Medical Center and Springhurst Towne Center Shopping Center. Chamberlain Pointe Shopping Center and Paddock Shops are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Cheerful 8-Bedroom, 6-Bath Historic Mansion in Derby City – Ideal Vacation Home! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly what we were looking for to host a large group of 10 people. The host’s communication was excellent and very accommodating. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Great Stay!

This place was a perfect stay for my bachelor party! There was a ton of room, the host was very responsive with any questions and it had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec E.

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

Great place to stay!

Really enjoyed the house, very spacious. Great host as well, would recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari M.

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

Thunder over Louisville family weekend

We needed a property with both indoor and outdoor space to hold our group of 13. This place was perfect! They were responsive to my revisit questions, the checkin and out process was easy and the home was amazing! We hope to book it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

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

wonderfully comfortable

Very neat place. Very satisfying for all of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was prettier and more special than the pictures display. What a gem! We came in for my son’s wedding- family of the groom and it was perfect for my extended family to hang out, including my 92 yr dad. We relaxed in between activities- it is extremely convenient to Louisville and any nearby stores for last minute needs for events. Each room and patio gave a feeling of zen, peace, beauty, a wonderful way to quietly start and end the day plus also entertain in with brunches and family gatherings. It was perfect for our 1st time in Kentucky, and we hope to come back. Beena was extremely easy to work with and very quick with responses to any questions. The house felt like home although it was an absolute treat with how grand , historic, and beautiful each area inside and out was. This definitely made our trip extra special and will stay in our hearts forever.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Golf trip

Absolutely the best accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

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

Sorority Friends weekend

My sorority sisters and I booked this property for a weekend together - we had a lovely time, even though weather caused us to cut the trip short. The host was very responsive and understanding of our leaving ahead of schedule. The property was a great size for our group and we had plenty of space to spread out but still be together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

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

Great stay!

Hosts were very responsive, great historic property with capacity to host large groups. Beautiful home and grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Visitor

Good stay, quiet location. Easy access to local places
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

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

Kentucky Derby

I reserved this property for a bachelor party with my closest friends and family. The property was described perfectly and accommodated us well. I would definitely recommend visiting this beautiful property, especially if you need something for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Misty B., Louisville

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Stay

We loved staying in this house. It had a quirky and unique vibe, which my family enjoyed. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

amazing historic house

The charm of this house is just so cool. It was the perfect size for our group and it was very interesting exploring the rooms. The host is awesome and so helpful if you have questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Large accomodating house, beautiful property

We are fortunate to have found this house and it worked great for our trip. Easy drive in to Louisville and the house itself was a wonderful spot for our group size of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tikam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property owners are helpful and reachable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason R.

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

Terrific place to stay!

The house is really really cool. You have plenty of privacy, great for large gatherings. You’ll spend the first hour or two just walking and exploring the home. Had a blast here and would recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Family Thanksgiving - 25+ people with young kids

We stayed at the Cheerful Historical Mansion for a total of 6 days and it was absolutely perfect for our family needs. The rooms were spacious and cozy, the upstairs bedrooms were perfect for the families with kiddos, and the shared spaced were lovely to spend time in and have quality conversation. JD and co were so incredibly welcoming and kind. It was absolutely seamless to work with them. Thank you again for hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Family Bourbon reunion

Nice property for multiple families for a family reunion. Plenty of room to have your own space when needed and spacious patio areas to reminisce. Located close to highway to get around the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

Charming as advertised.

We enjoyed our stay and charm and room of this mansion! Indoors or outdoors this is a relaxing experience. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great place for a big group

My group of 8 had an excellent time time at the house. There were ample beds for all to have their own private room and many additional beds to spare. The space is a wonderful historical mansion, with clearly several additions over the years. The outdoor spaces are sensational! Great destination for a big group!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Multigenerational gathering

Worked well for our big group.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin c.

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

Fun and unique

Overall we enjoyed the home. Big, unique and old!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheila M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

2025 Howard cousins reunion in Louisville

We needed a large space to hold us all so we thought a cheerful 8 bedroom mansion would be perfect. And it was large enough but it needs a lot of TLC. Cheerful isn’t how I would describe it but I’m sure it has a lot of history. It could be a great property. The host is quick to respond to problems. The kitchen was well stocked with things we needed for cooking but had to wash everything before we used it. The gas grill was awesome. The top oven not great. Kitchen fridge didn’t get cold enough but the laundry room fridge was spot on. Lots of problems with house but it’s a house from the 1800’s so that’s to be expected. We did have a good time but the beds in house are terrible so don’t expect a good nights sleep. The youngest cousin had to sleep in a room with no AC. The window unit wouldn’t blow cold air in that room. Like I said we had a good time but I would find something worth 3K for 2 days next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Great spot for a large group!

Rented this for a bachelor party and it was fantastic! Great back patio/yard for socializing and having our own private space. Plenty of room to accommodate a big number. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022