1453 S 2nd Street

Enjoy the 150th “Running of the Roses” while staying in the historic Alexander House, circa 1894. Located at 1453 S 2nd St in Old Louisville’s Historic District, you will enjoy a convenient 20 minute walk to the track or ride for free on one of Louisville’s reliable TARC buses.

The Alexander House, recently featured in the (Louisville) Courier Journal as “Home of the Week”, WHAS11 Great Day Live morning show and the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour (2023).

We have also hosted fun celebrity guests for previous Derbys including the (Supreme) Mary Wilson, famed author Mark Bego, Midnight of the Garden of Good and Evil star Lady Chablis, Original Village People Cowboy Randy Jones and Y&R soap star Thom Beirds.

Location

The Alexander House is located 2 miles from downtown clubs, restaurants and museums. Uber, Lift, Yellow Cab, Bird & Lime Scooters services are readily available.

Derby Stay Features

  • Accommodations for 4
  • 2 bedooms with queen size beds each
  • 2 full bathrooms with unique downstairs shower
  • 4 person maximum, preferably 2 couples
  • Off street covered parking
  • Close proximity to restaurants, bars and the SPEED Museum
  • WIFI
  • Cable and streaming options on (3) SMART TV’s
  • Kitchen with central island seating 5, glassware, cookware, dishes, utensils, coffee maker

Local Establishments

  • Schellers Grocery (1 block North)
  • Donisi Pizza (1 block North)
  • Mag Bar (1 block Norfth)
  • Kroger grocery (2 within 2 miles)
  • Expressway Liquors (Lee Street at I-65S)

Rates and Terms

  • $3,900.00 for 3 night stay (Thursday evening May 2nd thru Sunday May 5th)
  • $2,500.00 due upon acceptance, and the remaining $2,500.00 is due no later than Friday April 26th
  • Downtown Rate Packages average $7,200 for 3 nights, double occupancy (SOLD OUT)
  • Check in: 6:00 PM Thursday. Check out: Noon Sunday with complimentary brunch offered
  • Complimentary Welcome Package upon arrival
  • Local eatery recommendations
  • House keeping while away at the track (dishes, beds, cleanup)
  • Fresh linens and towels supplied.
  • Complimentary stocking of food and beverages if needed (you cover cost of items requested)
  • Initial property walk thru upon arrival and final walk thru before departing.

ENJOY THE 150TH WORLD FAMOUS KY DERBY IN STYLE AND COMFORT
at the Alexander House!

How to Rent

Contact Kevin Milburn at (502) 821-1199 or rkmilburn@gmail.com

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