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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About the area
Frankfort
Frankfort is home to this cottage. Capital City Museum and Old State Capitol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Buffalo Trace Distillery and Liberty Hall.
Kentucky State University - 18 min drive - 20.7 km
Buffalo Trace Distillery - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
Kentucky State Capitol - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Office Pub - 15 min drive
Mami Monchitas - 14 min drive
Hardee's - 15 min drive
West Sixth Farm - 10 min drive
Jim Beam Old Grand Dad Plant - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Perfect Bourbon Trail Couple Getaway pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Bourbon Trail Couple Getaway?
As of 26 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Bourbon Trail Couple Getaway on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$230, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Perfect Bourbon Trail Couple Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perfect Bourbon Trail Couple Getaway?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Perfect Bourbon Trail Couple Getaway located?
Situated in Frankfort, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Cove Spring Park, Buffalo Trace Distillery and Leslie Morris Park. Greenhill Cemetery and Capital City Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Mariah S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thank you so much, we thoroughly enjoyed having you! You are welcome back anytime and thanks for being our first renter!
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Karin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Nathan Depenbrock
We are local business owners, guides and proud lifelong Kentuckians. We run 2 businesses in Frankfort; the 40+ year old Canoe Kentucky, the largest paddle sports shop and rental outfitter in the state, and Kentucky River Tours, aka, The Bourbon Boat. We love nothing more than sharing our local knowledge and love with people, and helping guests fall in love with where we get to spend every day. We are People People! We do all this with our three young children, who are all part of our businesses. Our core values are family, faith and love for others.
Why they chose this property
This house is one of the most convenient locations for getting in and around everything that is Kentucky. Whether is bourbon, history, outdoor sports, paddling, fishing, or just good ol' relaxing.
What makes this property unique
Creek side access, quiet and away from town! Decorated like it's your house... feels like coming home to "Mimi's".
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests