Location, views, and a chance to host your event in a home on the Historic Registry! The Temple Bodley Summer House is ready for your wedding, family reunion, baby shower, gradution celebration and corporate event. The entire 4,000 sq. ft home can be rented or you may decide to host your event on the Southern-style wrap around porch. The home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, beautiful original hardwood floors, and a chef's dream kitchen. Enjoy your event by the fireplace in the formal dining room or for smaller events, at the custom breakfast nook. The outdoor space is breathtaking and there is even a furnished two-bedroom, two-bath apartment over the garage that can be available for a separate fee. Interested in film production? Perched gracefully atop one of Louisville’s most scenic hills—just minutes from Iroquois Park—the Temple Bodley Summer House offers filmmakers, producers, and photographers a rare opportunity to capture the elegance of a historic Southern estate wrapped in timeless charm and cinematic vistas. This Registered Historic Home combines stately period architecture with modern comfort, providing a versatile backdrop for period pieces, commercials, photo shoots, and brand campaigns. Cinematic Appeal: • Architectural Grandeur: Original hardwood floors, ornate fireplaces and intricate trim details lend authenticity for films set from the late 1800s through the modern day. • Scenic Backdrops: Commanding panoramic views of downtown Louisville, open skies, and lush surrounding nature make for perfect golden-hour filming. • Versatile Aesthetic: The property effortlessly toggles between classic Kentucky charm, pastoral elegance, and Southern Gothic mystery. • Full Wraparound Porch: Ideal for camera movement, conversation scenes, or promotional shoots overlooking the valley. • Expansive Grounds & Pool: Outdoor entertainment and relaxation scenes benefit from lush greenery, gentle wildlife, and total privacy.
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This is our primary home and it is professionally cleaned every two weeks and off cycle, in between bookings.
Guests may cancel their Booking until 30 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 30 days and seven days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than seven days before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn More