The Dim Light: Downtown Paducah
House in Paducah, KY
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this house rental
Built in 1865, The Dim Light is located in Downtown Paducah’s Historic District. Located within walking distance to Paducah’s best restaurants, bars, shops and convention center. The Dim Light offers the most luxurious accommodations in Paducah. Featuring one of Paducah’s only roof-top decks, it’s the perfect place to kick back and enjoy playing games with the family or watching movies on the outdoor rooftop theatre. Convenient to Garden of the God’s Recreation area, which is great for hiking!
The entertainers dream home. You and your guests will have access to the entire second floor of our private building. Kick back and enjoy watching your favorite movies and television shows on our back deck, where you’ll find our 16’ wide movie screen and projector. We also offer our guests use of the “in-house iPad” which allows you to control the music, lights and thermostat. The home is equipped with a Sonos sound system, so you can enjoy your favorite music throughout the space. We also feature a Philips Hue lighting system, which allows you to change the color of the lighting throughout the home to match your mood. Everything is at your fingertips with our central location. No other property in the Paducah area is able to come close to what we offer our guests.
Historic Downtown Paducah has tons to offer within walking distance from our beautiful newly renovated condo. The best restaurants, shops and bars are all within walking distance. Catch a show at The Carson Center (Four Rivers Center) or at Market House Theatre, both just one block away. Paducah Convention Center is a 10 minute walk along the river. Have a picnic and watch the boats pass by at Riverfront Park, which is just a few minutes walk from your door. Other close by attractions include The National Quilt Museum, The Paducah Walls, The Railroad Museum, The Farmers Market and The River Discovery Center.
Dozens and shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Within an easy five minute walk you’ll find “Freight House”, led by chef/proprietor Sara Bradley, runner-up on season 16 of Bravo’s competitive cooking show Top Chef. She opened the doors to Freight House in 2015 under the ethos food is more than just eating. Your food has a story. Many stories. You’ll also find Doe’s Eat Place, Shandies, Craving the Curls Rolled Ice Cream (my favorite!), Kirchoffs Deli & Bakery, Cynthia’s, Grill 211, The Foxbriar Bar, Barrel & Bond and many more great spots to stumble upon.
Also located close to Paducah is Garden of the Gods Recreation Area along with lots of other outdoor hiking options. In addition, Kentucky Lake is will also within an easy drive for a day of fishing or swimming.
Downtown Paducah is great for many reasons, but one of its best features is it’s walkability. Everything is within an easy walk no matter your age! Street parking is very easy to come by as well as free public parking. Lyft Ride Share is also available!
The condo is located on the second floor, so you’ll have to climb one flight of stairs to access the space.
In our commitment to maintaining a tranquil and secure environment for all our guests, we have established the following policies:
Rental Eligibility: To rent this property, guests must meet the age requirement of being at least 25 years old.
Residency Restriction: Please note that residents of Paducah or the surrounding counties are not eligible to make reservations for our property. Regrettably, we cannot accept reservations from individuals residing in these areas. For any inquiries or clarifications regarding this policy, we encourage you to contact us prior to initiating your booking.
Group and Event Policy: We do not accommodate group bookings, including bachelor and bachelorette parties. Furthermore, we strictly prohibit any form of gatherings or events on our premises.
Smoking and Pets: Smoking and the presence of pets are strictly forbidden within our premises.
Guest Access: Access to the building is restricted to registered guests only, as indicated on the reservation. Any additional guests must receive prior approval from the property owner.
Security Measures: In an effort to protect our property and ensure the safety of our guests, we maintain a comprehensive 24/7 surveillance system, consisting of exterior security cameras. These cameras are actively monitored to ensure the highest level of security and safety.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies, as they are designed to uphold the quality and tranquility of our accommodations. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us before proceeding with your reservation.
The entertainers dream home. You and your guests will have access to the entire second floor of our private building. Kick back and enjoy watching your favorite movies and television shows on our back deck, where you’ll find our 16’ wide movie screen and projector. We also offer our guests use of the “in-house iPad” which allows you to control the music, lights and thermostat. The home is equipped with a Sonos sound system, so you can enjoy your favorite music throughout the space. We also feature a Philips Hue lighting system, which allows you to change the color of the lighting throughout the home to match your mood. Everything is at your fingertips with our central location. No other property in the Paducah area is able to come close to what we offer our guests.
Historic Downtown Paducah has tons to offer within walking distance from our beautiful newly renovated condo. The best restaurants, shops and bars are all within walking distance. Catch a show at The Carson Center (Four Rivers Center) or at Market House Theatre, both just one block away. Paducah Convention Center is a 10 minute walk along the river. Have a picnic and watch the boats pass by at Riverfront Park, which is just a few minutes walk from your door. Other close by attractions include The National Quilt Museum, The Paducah Walls, The Railroad Museum, The Farmers Market and The River Discovery Center.
Dozens and shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Within an easy five minute walk you’ll find “Freight House”, led by chef/proprietor Sara Bradley, runner-up on season 16 of Bravo’s competitive cooking show Top Chef. She opened the doors to Freight House in 2015 under the ethos food is more than just eating. Your food has a story. Many stories. You’ll also find Doe’s Eat Place, Shandies, Craving the Curls Rolled Ice Cream (my favorite!), Kirchoffs Deli & Bakery, Cynthia’s, Grill 211, The Foxbriar Bar, Barrel & Bond and many more great spots to stumble upon.
Also located close to Paducah is Garden of the Gods Recreation Area along with lots of other outdoor hiking options. In addition, Kentucky Lake is will also within an easy drive for a day of fishing or swimming.
Downtown Paducah is great for many reasons, but one of its best features is it’s walkability. Everything is within an easy walk no matter your age! Street parking is very easy to come by as well as free public parking. Lyft Ride Share is also available!
The condo is located on the second floor, so you’ll have to climb one flight of stairs to access the space.
In our commitment to maintaining a tranquil and secure environment for all our guests, we have established the following policies:
Rental Eligibility: To rent this property, guests must meet the age requirement of being at least 25 years old.
Residency Restriction: Please note that residents of Paducah or the surrounding counties are not eligible to make reservations for our property. Regrettably, we cannot accept reservations from individuals residing in these areas. For any inquiries or clarifications regarding this policy, we encourage you to contact us prior to initiating your booking.
Group and Event Policy: We do not accommodate group bookings, including bachelor and bachelorette parties. Furthermore, we strictly prohibit any form of gatherings or events on our premises.
Smoking and Pets: Smoking and the presence of pets are strictly forbidden within our premises.
Guest Access: Access to the building is restricted to registered guests only, as indicated on the reservation. Any additional guests must receive prior approval from the property owner.
Security Measures: In an effort to protect our property and ensure the safety of our guests, we maintain a comprehensive 24/7 surveillance system, consisting of exterior security cameras. These cameras are actively monitored to ensure the highest level of security and safety.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies, as they are designed to uphold the quality and tranquility of our accommodations. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us before proceeding with your reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Paducah, KY
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay at The Dim Light. It was in a great central location, with plenty of restaurants and attractions nearby. The accomodations were exactly as described. The kitchen was well stocked and even had a crockpot to use. We would definitely stay again! Thanks for a great stay!!
10.0 / 10.0
Really fun area and close to everything. You will enjoy the downtown and all of the friendly interesting people. The place is beautiful, trendy and fun. Be prepared for some outside noise and bustle but it's really part of the experience.
8.0 / 10.0
Our condo was lovely, but could have used a little more comfortable living room furniture.
Air conditioning struggled to keep condo cool, but it was extremely hot during our stay.
I would like to stress for someone who might be older, there are twenty-seven steps counting the ones outside. Carrying luggage and extras up thoses steps were difficult.
Especially when making several trips. Also, even though there was street side parking, we very seldom were able to park there. You could be walking a ways.
Most important!! We can not complain about the bar noise next door. It really was not loud. But, the traffic noise was horrible!! Impossible to sleep in front bedroom even with fans running to help drown out noise. Desperately need drapes that are insulated to block the street noise. 😫
But, it is beautiful in the downtown arts district and we still loved our trip.
10.0 / 10.0
High tech. Only drawback was the 23 steps up to the second floor. Security was great. Very clean, great beds, wonderful showers. Most of the lights could be controlled from an ipad, change colors, etc. It was fun! Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
In town for a weeding. Terrific location for downtown activities. Condo was readily well done and super comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
The size of the apartment and modern decor were a delightful surprise.
This place was awesome!!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
We could not have enjoyed our stay more. Everything was exactly asi it looked online. Stunning apartment and a short walk to everything downtown. Beautiful restaurants with horse drawn carriages roaming the picturesque riverfront streets outside.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was awesome . Exceeded all our expectations . So much better than staying in a hotel. Perfect location for everything after a long day at work and very relaxing after working all day . Thank you .
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was great! We had a fantastic time. There were a few things that need to be fixed:
main bedroom closet door knob kept falling off,
and the back door lock was broken. This was not a problem at all. Just needs attention. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
This place rocks! Decorated beautifully and very well equipped. Within walking distance to downtown restaurants and shopping. Easy walk to the riverfront and the National Quilt Museum. We will definitely recommend and this will always be our choice when staying in Paducah.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is fabulous and fun. It is exceptionally well appointed and well cared for. We loved every minute- and bed and linens were exceptional as well. The hosts responded to questions almost instantly ! We are well traveled over many years and this is now one of our favorite places to have stayed.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved this place. Decorated so nicely and with personal touches. Very clean and close to a lot of downtown restaurants. Will rent this place again.
10.0 / 10.0
First trip to Paducah. Wonderful option. It snowed unexpectedly day of wedding. Great place to hang out, so much better than any local hotel. Trust the photos, a-1 anywhere in world!
10.0 / 10.0
This was an amazing property that was spacious, organized, clean, neat and FUN.
10.0 / 10.0
My husband and I stayed at The Dim Light in Paducah for a long weekend.
Decorated in a funky and cool decor. Had everything we needed during our stay. Centrally located and within walking distance to many restaurants, bars, and location sites. Check in was easy, no issues.
We would definitely recommend this place and look forward to staying here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place to Stay near Downtown Paducah
Overall a great place with all the amenities you could need/want for a getaway in the Paducah area. Close to down town and walking distance to a number restaurants and shops near the water front. Excellent hosts, quick and responsive when needed. Highly recommended..
10.0 / 10.0
Paducah luxury condo
The condo was everything advertised and we loved everything about it. A good selection of bars, restaurants, shops, etc. within a block of the condo. Walking distance to National Quilt Museum, riverfront, and many other restaurants and shops.
10.0 / 10.0
Modern , fun property
Since it is all new, it’s clean, comfortable and decorated in an edgy way. We were disappointed that we couldn’t use the outdoor “drive-in” due to the weather, but it was a delightful setting. Loved the location, could walk to most of our planned activities.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome!
We absolutely loved staying at the Dim Light. The place is beautiful and our family had a great time and will be back. We were all super comfortable and the location is great. Walking distance to all the fun shops, great restaurants, bars and the river front. All of us a great time. The owners were extremely responsive and made our stay easy and great.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location. Very clean.
This rental was very clean and we loved being in old historic downtown Paducah - could walk to evertything. Had one question for the owner while we were there and rec'd response immediately. Only issue is traffic noise on 3rd Street, but we got over it. Nice place.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely gem in Paducah
We loved this property! Really a hidden gem in Paducah. We’ll appointed, adorably decorated and incredibly comfortable.
As the other reviews mention, it can be loud from the road noise but this didn’t bother us since we are used to city sounds and they do have sound machines and a fan to help mitigate if needed.
Great communication too. The city had shut off the gas to the whole block just before we arrived and they were quick to communicate this with us and get someone over to relight the pilot light and check in with us to ensure we had everything we needed.
We look forward to staying again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!!!
Absolutely LOVED our stay! Super clean, super comfortable and in a great spot!! So close to everything! The host was GREAT and communication was outstanding. We will definitely be returning! :)
10.0 / 10.0
Love it!!!
We have stayed here twice. That should speak for itself!! We love it!! Has everything you need, very convenient to numerous restaurants and gift stores, the river front is so peaceful and beautiful to watch. We will most definitely be returning during our next stay in Paducah!!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely awesome!!
This place is one of a kind. Truly a gem located in the heart of the historic downtown. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Coolest getaway
The property looks just like photos and it is SO cool. My teenage son who doesn't get excited about much thought it was the BEST place EVER (and we've stayed in a lot of rentals over the years). The owners have thought of every detail from the comfortable beds, to the best shower, and the chic vibe just puts it over the top. We will definitely stay here again if coming to area to visit family. The candy bar, the outdoor patio, and the lighting just create a great ambience that you don't want to leave.
My only caution is that if you are a light sleeper (I am not but still got woke up), it does get loud at night with traffic and bar patrons. Fan and white noise machine definitely help with noise but it can't drown it all out, and the weekend nights did get pretty loud outside. The comfy beds and soft linens definitely helped me go back to sleep quickly but if you struggle with sleep, it might not be the best option for you to stay in the front (1 King bed) room. Otherwise this place is PERFECT! We loved bein about to walk to nearby restaurants, coffee shop, bakery, ice cream, and the river!
10.0 / 10.0
Very cool place
The lighting and decor really set a mood ….. the outdoor theater really made our weekend though….. this is a fun place to stay
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful long weekend at Dim Light!
Will absolutely be back! Everything as described and clean! The owner has made great effort to keep you comfortable including sound machines and a box fan in the Master to help dull the street noise. I am a heavy sleeper, and I would suggest bringing earplugs as well- STILL I would ABSOLUTELY love to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Happy
Reservation went smooth as silk. Loft townhome was beautiful and exactly as described in their advertisement. Our family LOVED IT!! The absolute only thing it was missing was a gas grill. And that is just being nitpicky on my behalf, as we truly enjoyed ourselves during our stay!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing Condo!!!
We had a fabulous stay at this property!! There are too many great things about it to mention all of them. The condo was very clean when we arrived. It is VERY spacious. We loved the open layout and the outdoor space was amazing. We watched movies using the outdoor theater several times during our stay. The ipad that controlled the lights and sound system was great. The app to change the light colors was a lot of fun. We also used the stereo system to play music throughout the place. The candy bar and popcorn machine were an awesome perk!!! It is clear that the owners put a lot of thought into the decor. It was all amazing!! The bed was very comfortable. The 2 bathrooms were very spacious and clean. The showers were huge and the beautiful!! I could go on and on. It was great to be in a downtown location where we could walk to many things. The owners checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The whole experience was fantastic!! When we head to Paducah to visit family again, we would definitely like to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Exactly as described
Can’t wait to come again! This property is perfect. Very comfortable. Outdoor space is great as well. Bring some bug spray when visiting in the summer. 😂. I highly recommend this place. The perfect downtown location.
5.0 / 10.0
This property was amazing! The accuracy from the posting to the actual house was on point. The space was gorgeous and each detail was well thought out. We loved reading through the old police logs. The decor was a tasteful blend of modern and fun but still gave us some insight into the cute little town of Paducah. The location was also amazing. Conveniently located within walking distance of everything in the downtown area. 11/10 would recommend people to stay and would absolutely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Love this place
This property was amazing! The accuracy from the posting to the actual house was on point. The space was gorgeous and each detail was well thought out. We loved reading through the old police logs. The decor was a tasteful blend of modern and fun but still gave us some insight into the cute little town of Paducah.
The location was also amazing. Conveniently located within walking distance of everything in the downtown area.
11/10 would recommend people to stay and would absolutely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Weekday Getaway
Dim Light was exactly as described. There were so many fun details that made our stay unique (candy jars and outdoor projector just to name a few). The location was perfect with lots of walkable restaurants. We'd definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
The home is beautifully designed. We loved being able to play music throughout the whole place with the Sonos. Beds were comfy, showers were great, deck is lovely, projector super easy to use. The neighborhood is awesome too. Great local shopping, restaurants, bakery and coffee. Wish we could have stayed longer! Paducah overall felt very Covid-conscious. What a cool town.
5.0 / 10.0
Cleanest place I’ve ever rented. Great location to a bunch of awesome restaurants. Love the way the place is decorated and the color changing lights. Alexa through the place too!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome place
Cleanest place I’ve ever rented.
Great location to a bunch of awesome restaurants.
Love the way the place is decorated and the color changing lights. Alexa through the place too!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous Property!!
This was a fabulous property and exactly as described! A friend and I wanted to get away and sew for the weekend. The property was beautifully decorated, the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. I’m a tech nerd and I loved the Phillips Hue lights and Alexas in every room!! I felt like I was at home and was able to control the lights using Alexa. They also provided an iPad to control the lights. There was an awesome rooftop area with an outdoor theater but we were unable to enjoy it this trip because it was super cold and snowed. However, we will definitely be using this property in the future!!! This is hands down a MUST stay location!!
8.0 / 10.0
The rental was beautiful and we really enjoyed it. They provided everything we needed.
The only issue we encountered was the noise from the street and the bar next door.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent stay
We loved our stay. Super convenient to all the restaurants. We will definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Trendy Place, Walkable to Restuarant, But a BIt Noisy
The interior of the 2nd floor condo was awesome, very up-to-date, clean, and modern. It was complete with lots of tech: Alexas in every room, iPad to play music on the built-in speakers, TV with Netflix/Hulu, and the projector on the outdoor private deck to watch movies. We enjoyed the walking to nearby restaurants on the charming cobblestone streets. Our favorite dining spot was the freight house - delicious! My only one small quibble was the noisy traffic at night. I am a very light sleeper but the loud trucks seemed to drive by all night long. I did have to commend the condo for supplying noise machines in the bedrooms to help cancel out the noise.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Paducah?
The average price for a rental in Paducah is $192 per night. This rental is $136 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Dim Light: Downtown Paducah. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Dim Light: Downtown Paducah pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Dim Light: Downtown Paducah?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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