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Bourbon Trail River House

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82025 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Frankfort, KY
  • Place, Cove Spring Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo Trace Distillery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky State University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

With a stay at this vacation home in Frankfort, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Buffalo Trace Distillery and Cove Spring Park. .This vacation home is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Leslie Morris Park and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Greenhill Cemetery.
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What's nearby

  • Cove Spring Park - 14 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Greenhill Cemetery - 18 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 18 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Kentucky State University - 20 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Kentucky State Capitol - 21 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Sixth Farm - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bourbon Trail River House

Close to bourbon trail, hiking, fishing, with wonderful views of the Kentucky River and the foot of the Elkhorn Creek. House is over 100 years old with wonderful updates. Just 4 miles from West Sixth Brewery Farm and other great spots. Also only 37 miles to Ark Encounter. *We have been off the market since the flooding that occurred in the area in April 2025. We are are back up and running. Hence it has been a year since we have received any reviews. Welcome back.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,025 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Bourbon Trail River House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and space

House and location were great. Really enjoyed the fire pit and proximity to so many fun activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bourbon Country River Home

Historic fish camp house nestled on the Kentucky River was a great stay for my wife and I as we explored the Bourbon Trail. Stayed for a week… quiet, secluded with views of the river yet only 10 minutes from Buffalo Trace. Check-in and check out was easy and all amenities as advertised. Great home if you’re lookin for an escape yet close enough to whatever you need.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Bourbon Trail Rental

This is a great location to bourbon trail stops with great views. Definitely recommend for smaller groups looking to explore the trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and property

Wonderful house to stay at and great amenities. They provided everything we needed, and it is in perfect location for some of the best distilleries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness

River House north of Frankfurt

Nice location on the Kentucky River. Very peaceful and quiet. Comfortable living space.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel S., Bellaire

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mouse in the House

After staying here for 5 nights I can honestly say this is the worst VRBO I have ever stayed at. The main reason I booked this VRBO was due to the photos, location, and view of the river. However, after doing some research, I discovered the photos of the home shown on VRBO date back to the sale of the home in 2021. The previous owner clearly kept the property very well maintained, and the current owner's use of these outdated photos misrepresents the property's actual condition. The home in its current state has very mildewed siding, overgrown landscaping, broken railings, and outdoor furniture in poor condition. Mold in the shower, built up grease on the kitchen stove, master bedroom carpet significantly stained throughout. However, the worst issue is pest control. On day 4, I was surprised by a skink that was in a pile of clothes in the 2nd bedroom. On day 5 I woke up to find scraps of chewed facial tissue leading from the locked dining room closet to the living room. After further investigation, I had the surprise of watching a mouse that ran around the living room from the sofa to the ottoman, back and forth, until eventually it made its way back to the dining room closet. Given these significant problems, it's hard to believe the property has received so many positive reviews. The home requires serious maintenance, both inside and out, and definitely needs pest control. I sincerely hope the owner addresses these issues so other guests have a better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bourbon River House

Had a great time with friends at this property. Nice fire rings to relax by in the evening. Clean and comfortable. Everything you may need was there. Very close to Buffalo Trace and other bars in Frankfort. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic view

We checked in and stayed there for five nights, this was a perfect place for us to stay for four adults, during the day we traveled all over the Bourbon Trail, and in the evenings we sat out by the fire over looking the river. The accommodations were perfect for all of us and the view was spectacular. I will be definitely booking this house again for a stay with friends as it was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

This property was amazing! Great views, especially from the back looking at the river. Fantastic way to end the day on the bourbon trail. The property was close enough that we got to visit all of the distilleries we wanted to while also providing us a quiet area to relax and unwind. Would highly reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

S C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buffalo Trace Tour Stay

Pleasantly surprised at the proximity to the distillery. The property was gorgeous with amazing views of the river. The house was very quaint with a great kitchen. There could be some additional cooking utensils provided but we were able to make do and perhaps have a layout of the cabinets (there’s tons of cabinet space so easy to get lost in them). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendsgiving

We had a wonderful stay and made great memories. The property is beautiful. It is a location we will look at for future trips to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bourbon tour trip

Stayed with a few friends for a bourbon tour trip. Loved the location and the house was great. Donald was responsive to my questions as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pre birthday trip

This was my second stay at this lovely house. It’s in a perfect location for some peace but close enough to all the distilleries in Frankfort. Nice old farm house with everything you need for a trip to Kentucky. We love sitting by the fire pit in the evening and watching the sunset over the river. Will be making a trip back here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

My 40th Birthday Celebration

What a great time! Views for days and the weather was perfect. Drove from Indiana to do the bourbon trail and the location was great. Super close to Buffalo Trace. We hit up Main Street Cafe for breakfast The Stave for dinner. What a great trip. Looking to book again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Away from it all!

This house is quiet and peaceful! Just as advertised with fantastic views! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jackie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bourban

Great property. It had everything we needed and was close to buffalo trace which is where we wanted to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

River House

Loved the serenity of the house! After busy days visiting several cities, it was so nice to go back to this house on the river. So peaceful and quiet. It’s an old house, so the layout isn’t open floor plan, but we enjoyed the history the house had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Family Retreat

Our family stayed for a local Wedding. The house was clean, quite and relaxing. The kitchen area was great for gathering. The beds were all very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dracaena D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to explore the Bourbon trail

House and location were beautiful. Location allowed us to stop at Buffalo Trace every morning for the bourbon of the day and explore other distilleries in the area. Enjoyed the time spent with our friends around the campfire each night and view of Kentucky river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Spot

We went down here to do some of the bourbon trail activities. The convenience of the house was perfect for us. The view is really lovely, and the house is great. It's an older house that has some charm to it. We used the fire pit and appreciated that there was plenty of wood available!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place and great location

Overall, we had a good stay. The house is nicely decorated but could have been cleaner. The photos in the listing show a lovely indoor fireplace but, upon arrival, we found a sign stating it is not for guest use. Bathrooms are very small. The property is located very close to a campground, which wasn't clear from the listing. The location worked very well as a central point for distilleries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything We Needed

I booked the stay with Donald because I was looking for something that could accommodate my group of 8, while also not being too far from the main attractions we planned to visit over the course of the weekend. I can confidently say that Donald's place is not only a welcoming and peaceful property, but it was less than a half hour from all the things we wanted to see and do. Donald was very responsive on the day of check-in and even allowed us to access the place earlier in the day. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and close to Frankfort

Unique charming property on Kentucky River. Enjoyed while experiencing Bourbon Trail and Winery event with friends for a weekend . Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little getaway!

This property is spectacular! The view is unbelievably beautiful. The house is very cute and we had everything we needed. We wish the second floor would have had a bathroom, but other than that, it was great. We wish the weather would have been better so we could have spent more time outside. Such a nice, quiet spot and close to all the Frankfort amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view!

We'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022