Rent my house for the Kentucky Derby

UPDATE: our house is rented for Derby 2008. Check back for 2009 info.

Coming to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby in 2008?

You can drop a couple grand at a dubious motel — or — stay in a cozy comfy house less than 2 miles from Churchill Downs.

Here’s the deal. For a three night stay in our cottage two miles from the track, you’ll pay $2200. If you’ve checked hotel prices you know that’s a bargain. To rent my home for the Kentucky Derby (or choose from dozens of other houses in Louisville) visit RentmyHouse4Derby.com. The folks there are handling all payments and arrangements for us this year.

Let’s get the small print out of the way first: No smoking whatsoever, not even outside. And lookit, we know it’s Derby and all but if you want to party, maybe look for a no-tell motel. The house will sleep 4 maximum (if two people can dig sleeping on an air mattress in the fun loft) but really, two people would be much more comfortable (and wait less time for the bathroom).

So what about the house? It’s a cute little 80-year-old cottage in a real-people Louisville neighborhood. There’s a bedroom, a study, and a loft upstairs. There’s one bath, a kitchen outfitted for people who love to cook (like us! and you’re welcome to cook with our prized French copper on our almost-pro stainless gas stove) and a little dining nook. If May takes a cold turn you may want to warm up with the cast iron stove in the living room. We have wireless internet, HDtv + surround sound, a small patio in the fenced-in yard and the most comfortable double pillowtop mattress you’ll ever have the joy of sleeping on.

You should know we have a small dog (who doesn’t come with the rental, sorry).

You probably know about the parking situation for Derby. If you’re energetic enough you could walk it. We’re 1.8 miles from the track - that’s a nice stroll on a spring day.

Here are some photos. Want a peek at the rest?

If you’re interested in renting my house for Derby, please contact the RentmyHouse4Derby.com people.