Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Louisville, KY

Mall St. Matthews19 min drive
Louisville Zoo22 min drive
Louisville Mega Cavern22 min drive
Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy your own log cabin on a wooded hillside overlooking a lake as you start on the bourbon trail. It's been the location for Lifetime and Hallmark movies! 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 or bet on the ponies at Churchill Downs. 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!

Property manager

Tammy Donelson

Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Louisville

Located in Louisville, this cabin is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louisville Mega Cavern and Louisville Waterfront Park, while Louisville Zoo and Kentucky Kingdom are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Churchill Downs or IceLand Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Louisville, KY

What's nearby

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - 18 min drive
Mall St. Matthews - 19 min drive
Louisville Zoo - 22 min drive
Louisville Mega Cavern - 22 min drive
Kentucky Exposition Center - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
J-Town Beach - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Hometown Pizza - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic on 7 May 2024 start from AU$538.31, 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: Historic & Romantic?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast: Historic & Romantic located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Skyview Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Indiana Emergency Care. Hunnington Place Shopping Center and Southeast Christian Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

12 Apr 2024

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

Grant H.

12 Feb 2024

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

Excellent!

The place is wonderful!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

11 Feb 2024

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

Verified traveller

30 Jan 2024

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

Gail W.

11 Dec 2023

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

Early Christmas

We were in Louisville for an early Christmas celebration with family. We spent the mornings and evenings at the house and loved every minute. Such a sweet place and terrific hosts. We will be back, if they’ll have us. 5 star stay, thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Donelson

We love hosting people from all over the world in our Captain's Cabin Bed & Breakfast. We opened Captain's Annex in our home for Derby and special events. My husband, Jan, is a licensed architect specializing in log and timberframe homes and distributor for Hearthstone Homes. When we found this property featuring TWO log cabin homes, we had to live here. I, Tammy, am a marketing consultant for healthcare companies and home sharing hosts. I love to cook and spoil my guests with gourmet breakfasts and lots of goodies. We are history buffs, especially the Lewis & Clark period. The cabins are full of artifacts and historic replicas from Jan's 2004-2006 bicentennial trip to the Pacific Ocean in a keelboat to commemorate the Lewis & Clark journey of 1804-1806.

Why they chose this property

This property has a peace and tranquility that is hard to find. Wildlife abounds. The front porch provides a great view of the lake. The creek is just a few steps away where you can go wading of explore the waterfall.

What makes this property unique

Gourmet breakfast is served on weekends! Cherry Oatmeal Scones, Wild Mushroom Frittata, Scotch Eggs, Apple Cranberry Compote, French Toast Strata and Pumpkin Praline Waffles are just a few of our featured recipes. They can also be found in my new cookbook, Captain's Cabin Favorite Recipes.