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Modern Distillery District Gem

The Starting Gate

A brand-new three-story townhome in the heart of downtown Lexington — walk to Rupp Arena, the Distillery District, and the city's best dining.

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★ 5.0guest rating · book direct, no fees

2BR · Patio · Walk to Rupp Arena

Entire townhouse · Distillery District, Lexington, Kentucky
6
Guests
2
Bedrooms
3
Beds
4
Baths

Welcome to The Starting Gate — your stylish three-story townhome in the heart of Lexington's Distillery District, steps from Rupp Arena, Gatton Park, and the University of Kentucky. Luxury design, a fully stocked kitchen, private patio, and easy parking make it perfect for families, game-day weekends, or exploring Bourbon Country.

Rest and recharge on the private third floor, where the primary suite features a luxurious king bed and walk-in shower, and the second bedroom offers a cozy queen with its own shower/tub ensuite. A queen pullout sofa in the office/den sleeps two more.

Key features

Sleeps up to 6
King + Queen + pull-out sofa
2 full baths + 2 half baths
Fully stocked kitchen + coffee bar
Private patio off the kitchen
Driveway + complex parking
In-unit washer & dryer
High-speed WiFi + workspace
Smart TVs + blackout curtains
Self check-in with smartlock

Where you'll sleep

Primary suite
Primary Suite
King · ensuite walk-in shower
Queen bedroom
Second Bedroom
Queen · ensuite shower/tub
Office/den
Office / Den
Queen sleeper sofa · half bath

Where you'll be

Lexington's historic Distillery District — a lively neighborhood of local restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, bourbon experiences, and live music. Minutes to downtown, the University of Kentucky, and Keeneland.

Rupp ArenaWalkable
Distillery DistrictWalkable
Gatton ParkWalkable
University of KentuckyMinutes away
KeenelandShort drive

Hosted by Cathy

Hi! Welcome to The Starting Gate! We bought this townhome after falling in love with Lexington. We have a UKY student and just love everything the city has to offer. We respond within the hour — reach out anytime.

Good to know

Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
CheckoutBefore 11:00 AM
Stairs3 floors · bedrooms on 3rd
SafetySmoke + CO alarms
Book direct No platform fees
Why book direct
Booking here skips Airbnb's ~14% guest service fee — same home, same dates, lower total.
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Lexington awaits.

Whether you're visiting for a game, a bourbon trail adventure, or a weekend of great food and fun — secure your dates and let us take care of the rest.

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