Perfect Bourbon Trail Couple Getaway

Frankfort, Kentucky
$153 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Cottage

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Sleep 3

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Night 2 nights

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Beautiful, quiet and relaxing spot on the banks of the Elkhorn Creek in the idyllic community of Peaks Mill. Perfect for a romantic couple getaway either on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail or simply trying to unplug and reconnect.

This wonderful cottage unplugs from the real world and allows a chance to sit-a-spell on the wonderful screened in back porch while taking in the beauty of the Elkhorn Creek. Bring a kayak, canoe or fishing pole and enjoy all the wonderful stream has to offer right from your backyard. Perfectly situated just doors up from the famous Canoe Kentucky!

The cottage is perfect for a couple, or possibly a couple with one small child. It has four rooms: a comfortable living room with futon couch and rocking chair, along with a fully usable wood stove; a bedroom with one queen size bed, comfortable sheets and even Mimi's homemade afghans; a sitting room with a great bench looking out over the creek and old school games to bring back memories from yesteryear; a wonderful fully stocked kitchen, with electric stove, coffee maker and refrigerator/ freezer. The bathroom is small, but comfy, with a walk in shower and novel homemade sink.

The highlight spot in the home is likely the wonderful screened in back porch with twin porch swings, and cozy wicker furniture. A good long book is all you need to enjoy this space. Even in the hot summer months, the ceiling fans and the shade make this a comfortable spot, and the frogs and crickets at night might just find you falling a sleep on the porch!

Located perfectly for the kayaker or canoeist, the Elkhorn Creek is the states most popular stream for these two activities. Canoe Kentucky offers rentals on the creek, and you can even end right in your own backyard, where they will pick the boat up from you later!

The house is also very close to Frankfort and the center of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Only 10 miles from Buffalo Trace, and slightly farther to Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, Castle and Key, Glenn's Creek, Whiskey Thief and Wild Turkey. Also close to the great restaurants and shopping of downtown Frankfort, Kentucky.

This house is not only perfect for bourbon fans, paddlers, and fishermen and women, but also for those wanting to enjoy Frankfort, the Kentucky State Capital. A short drive gets you to the Capital building, the Library and Archives, the Governors Mansion and most state offices. As well, located nearby is the Kentucky History Museum,, the Frankfort Museum, Fish and Wildlife's Salato Center, Rebecca Ruth Candies, and the Kentucky River. A great way to see much of this would be with our business, The Bourbon Boat aka Kentucky River Tours, who offers river history cruises and are considered one of the number one reviewed attractions in Frankfort. Of course we obviously recommend!

Lastly., the home is conveniently located near many of Kentucky's horse farms, as well as the Keeneland Race Track, only 20 minutes away. Downtown Lexington is 30 minutes away. The Ark Encounter is 60 minutes away, as well as downtown Louisville.

On top of this great location, we, the hosts, are Kentucky Bourbon Trail experts. We have been working in the Bourbon Trail world as guides for over 20 years! All this knowledge allows us to offer those booking this house to be given exclusive planning itineraries, tips and bourbon secrets. We are also very knowledgeable on the best local restaurants, bars and nightlife, scenic drives, historic spots and more; many of them are lesser known and therefore, secrets. All of this allows making planning for you more enjoyable for you and more memorable for those joining you. Allow is to be your Local Concierge!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • Elizabeth

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Loved this place! Clean, quiet, and homey ❤️

  • Andrew

    Submitted May 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    Great property with a lot of warmth and charm.

  • Teri B.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Better than expected!! Quaint, great location for the purpose of our stay. Beautifully quiet. Love the history of the family and property.

  • Dan O.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Awesome little cottage that has everything we needed with a beautiful view of the river! The owners were very responsive to questions.

  • Brandi C.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    What a little slice of heaven. We enjoyed relaxing on the porch and kayaking by the cabin. Perfect place to relax and unwind, and a short drive to all the area has to offer.

  • Marissa K.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We truly enjoyed our stay and will most certainly be back! The hosts were wonderful, and the cabin was clean, cozy, and well-maintained. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us!

  • Misty K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay here, especially listening to the birds in the early morning on the screened in back porch and watching lightning bugs and listening to frogs in the evening. The drive to the property is beautiful rural Kentucky countryside. It was fun seeing people escaping the heat by soaking in the Elkhorn river. We had a great lunch at Sage Garden Cafe in Frankfort. We enjoyed 2 evening trips to West 6th Farm, which is such a beautiful property with a food truck on site. NEXT time, we plan to book a kayak trip on the Elkhorn, which ends conveniently just a few houses down from this stay. Some reviews mentioned the traffic noise since the house is on a main road and we were a bit worried about that, but it honestly did not bother us at all. Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely home!

  • Ben S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Very cozy and charming little cottage. Comfortable even during a period of high heat. We kayaked and toured some distilleries and watched streaming British murder mysteries and played guitar.The first evening we had the dubious pleasure of enjoying the mating songs of the American road bike racer up and down the river for a bit, but otherwise it was pretty peaceful outside of the modest morning commuting traffic.

  • wendy k.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    Excellent experience

  • Karin S.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 27, 2025

    First, the cabin is very clean with a good kitchen and comfortable bedroom. The location by the creek is really nice and the screen porch is fantastic. However, the bathroom is very cramped. The toilet is especially problematic if you are tall because it is quite low and positioned very closely to the opposing wall. Also, the road is fairly close and can be quite loud. Thankfully, the traffic died down after bedtime. I would love to give this 5 stars because of the super nice owners but in fairness, I cannot.

  • Diane G.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    Delightful, relaxing vacation at this sweet cabin. We were able to relax, as well find many fun and interesting things to do on Bourbon Trail.Felt like being at home.Thank you Allison and Nathan for being such warm and caring hosts.Diane and Paul

  • Tom P.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    It was a very relaxing place to stay. Listening to the sound of the creek and birds was soothing. The host was gracious and communication was excellent.

  • Kristin G.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    If you are looking for a peaceful place and don’t mind driving about 15 minutes to get to bars/restaurants, distilleries, and other entertainment then this is absolutely the place for you. We had a wonderful time staying here. Had everything we needed and made it work with a small bathroom. Our dog was also comfortable in the home and we felt safe leaving him there when we ran out to explore.

  • Jim P.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    It was a last minute brief vacation. The cottage was very nice and added to the much needed break. Clean, private, quiet. Just really really nice

  • Lori G.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Cute and clean place to stay! Very comfortable and beautiful area.

  • Nicole N.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Very nice stay. The cabin was equipped with everything we need including recommendations. The cabin is located near water for kayaking and probably fishing. It is quiet and serene. The only thing was the lighting outside. We arrived after 11pm and it was pitch black. They did have a solar light, but it must have died out by that hour.

  • John L.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    It was a very nice place. Perfect location on the Bourbon Trail!

  • Tod K.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    While this is an older small property it's very cozy, kept clean, and just what we needed for a few days of quiet & relaxation. Would highly recommend!

  • Kaley S.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    This cabin was a great staycation that was still close to attractions but secluded enough to disconnect. We enjoyed the screen in porch the most of our stay but Nathan and Allison were fantastic hosts. We even went out on the bourbon boat for the old Taylor tour that ended with a tour of Buffalo Trace!

  • Susan R.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We truly enjoyed the serenity of Creekside Cottage. Loved the screened in back porch with two porch swings and party lights. Very clean quaint retreat. Our dog liked being at the cottage too. Nathan is an excellent easy to reach host!

  • Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Very nice little cottage off the beaten path. It was well equipped. Communication with the property manager was quick and efficient.

  • David G.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    We had a great stay at this cabin this past weekend. It was the perfect distance from town, 10min, to have solitude, but close enough to explore Frankfort. We enjoyed being able to sit on the screen porch in the mornings. Nathan and Alison were great hosts! Also if you get a chance we recommend taking a trip on the Bourbon Boat tours they offer. The Sunset Tour was exactly what we needed at the end of the day.

  • Christie H.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    This lovely little creekside cottage was everything it was advertised to be and more. The huge screened in back porch was our refuge. We spent mornings there drinking our coffee and identifying all of the birds, and evenings just relaxing and listening to the creek. The cabin was clean, comfortable and well furnished. We would gladly stay again and recommend!

  • Mickey P.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    We had a great time at the cabin. We came to the area to do some kayaking on Elkhorn Creek. This was the perfect place to stay. The proximity to the creek, Canoe Kentucky, and downtown Frankfort made it easy to do everything we wanted. The screened in porch was the perfect place to watch the lightning bugs every night. The owners were friendly, communicative, and made great recommendations for things to do in the area. Highly recommended!

  • Mariah S.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    The Creekside Cottage was a great location to get away from it all and slow down while enjoy the great porch swings (there were 3!). The place provided what were we looking for while attending Railbird Festival this year as a place to recharge and enjoy the creek and beautiful KY area.

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