Bedroom 01One king bed
A spacious front bedroom framed by oversized historic windows.
The original Dim Light · Downtown Paducah
Third
Street
6guests
2bedrooms
3beds
2bathrooms
01 / The original
Where The Dim Light
first switched on.
Dating to 1865, Third Street is where The Dim Light began in Paducah. We transformed the building’s entire second floor into a two-bedroom stay that pairs tall windows, exposed brick, original character, and a decidedly less-than-quiet design point of view.
The open living, dining, and kitchen spaces were made for settling in together. A king bedroom and a second bedroom with two queen beds give six guests room to spread out, while Philips Hue lighting and Sonos sound let the atmosphere change right along with the evening.
Then there is the rooftop: a private deck with dining space, lounge seating, and a 16-foot outdoor movie screen. Downtown is right outside, but the best seat in the neighborhood may be upstairs.
The complete staySee every angle.
View all 23 photos 02 / On the roof
The movies are
better up here.
Take movie night outside. The private rooftop pairs a 16-foot screen with lounge seating, bistro lights, and just enough distance from the street below to make the whole thing feel like your own little downtown cinema.
Set the mood
Choose your
own color story.
Philips Hue lighting shifts the rooms from bright and relaxed to fully after-dark, while Sonos carries the soundtrack throughout the space. An in-home iPad puts the lighting, sound, and entertainment controls in one place. Around here, the lighting is part of the furniture.
The place that started it all
Not just a stay.
The first chapter.
Third Street established the Dim Light formula: preserve the history, turn up the personality, and make the experience as memorable as the city outside. The rooftop theater, smart lighting, whole-home sound, and movie-night popcorn are not extras added for a checklist. They are the reason this place feels different.
03 / Where you’ll sleep
Two rooms.
Three very good beds.
Bedroom 01Bedroom 02Two queen beds
Exposed brick, tall windows, and comfortable space for four guests.
04 / The details
The whole
experience.
- Private rooftop deck
- 16-foot outdoor movie screen
- Sonos sound system
- Philips Hue lighting
- iPad controls for lighting, sound and entertainment
- Full kitchen with oversized island
- One king bed and two queen beds
- Two full bathrooms
- Washer and dryer
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Three smart TVs
- Popcorn machine for movie night
- Free street parking
- Self check-in with keypad
4.97
★★★★★
210 Airbnb reviews
Guest favorite · Paducah’s highest-rated established Airbnb
Guests get
what makes it special.
With a 4.97 rating across more than 200 reviews, Third Street is Paducah’s highest-rated established Airbnb. It also holds perfect 5.0 category scores for cleanliness, accuracy, check-in, communication, location, and value.
“Beautiful home in a great location, within walking distance of everything downtown!”— Kyle
“We absolutely enjoyed the outdoor theater.”— Jessica
“We would definitely like to return.”— Nick
Good to know
Before you arrive.
Arrival
Self check-in begins after 4:00 PM. Checkout is before 10:00 AM.
Access
The entire accommodation, including the rooftop deck, is on the second floor. There is no elevator, and guests must climb one full flight of stairs to enter.
Parking
Free street parking is available nearby. There is no onsite parking at this property.
House rules
No smoking, pets, parties, or unregistered guests. The primary booking guest must be at least 25.
Local bookings
Residents of the greater Paducah area should contact us before booking so we can make sure the stay is a good fit.
Downtown sounds
You will be staying in the center of downtown, so some street and nightlife noise should be expected—especially on busier evenings.
South Third Street · Historic downtown Paducah
In the middle
of everything.
Walk to restaurants, shops, theaters, museums, the riverfront, and downtown nightlife—then head upstairs for a movie beneath the lights.
The neighborhood
Third Street.
Center stage.
The star marks Third Street in the heart of historic downtown. Restaurants, theaters, shops, the riverfront, and Paducah’s best-known attractions are woven into the blocks around you.
Approximate walking times
1–2 min walk Market House Square1–3 min walk Downtown restaurants & shops2–4 min walk Carson Center3–5 min walk Riverfront4–6 min walk National Quilt Museum5–7 min walk Freight House9–11 min walk Paducah Convention Center10–12 min walk Lloyd Tilghman House Museum
Approximate driving times · light traffic
4–6 min drive Baptist Health Paducah6–8 min drive Mercy Health — Lourdes Hospital10–12 min drive Paducah Sports Park18–22 min drive DOE Paducah Site · New nuclear projects
Six guests · Two bedrooms · Private rooftop theater