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Historic Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Trail Vacation Rental
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 232.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Frankfort, KY
- Place, Kentucky State Capitol2 min drive
- Place, Kentucky State University3 min drive
- Place, Buffalo Trace Distillery3 min drive
- Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Historic Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Trail Vacation Rental
Located in a fully renovated circa 1888 building in the heart of historic downtown Frankfort. This ground floor studio apartment suite with high ceilings in the bedroom. The suite retains its historic charm, yet is fully furnished with updated finishes and full separate kitchen. The suite comes with a refrigerator, microwave, oven/range, dishwasher, coffee maker, free Wi-Fi, Smart TV, washer & dryer onsite, central heat & A/C, luxury hotel bath towels and linens, and memory foam mattress. Sleeps two.
The historic property originally housed the Greenwood Female Seminary established circa 1844 by Mrs. Mary T. Runyan. Mrs. Runyan sold the property to T.J. Congleton Brothers and the current two-story frame structure was constructed in the late 1880’s.
Enjoy an evening cocktail on your private porch, while smelling bourbon being made just blocks away at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Ample on street parking is close by or dedicated parking space on adjacent property. Bourbon themed artwork displayed though out the suite.
The historic property originally housed the Greenwood Female Seminary established circa 1844 by Mrs. Mary T. Runyan. Mrs. Runyan sold the property to T.J. Congleton Brothers and the current two-story frame structure was constructed in the late 1880’s.
Enjoy an evening cocktail on your private porch, while smelling bourbon being made just blocks away at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Ample on street parking is close by or dedicated parking space on adjacent property. Bourbon themed artwork displayed though out the suite.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Frankfort
Located in Frankfort, this apartment is in the city centre. Capital City Museum and Old State Capitol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buffalo Trace Distillery and Sycamore Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Frankfort, KY
What's nearby
- Kentucky State Capitol - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Kentucky State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Berry Hill Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Buffalo Trace Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Woodford Reserve Distillery - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- DaVinci's Pizza - 3 min drive
- The Brown Barrel - 3 min walk
- Overtime Bar and Grill - 3 min drive
- Papa John's Pizza - 3 min drive
- House Of Commons Bourbon Library - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Leslie and Rene' True
Rene’ and Leslie True are life long residents of Central Kentucky and live only minutes away from the vacation suite. The couple has been married for over 20 years and they have three children. Both are retired from Kentucky state government. The couple both now stay busy with second careers in real estate related businesses, including three vacation rentals.
Why they chose this property
The apartment is within 2-3 blocks of several restaurants and bars. Restaurants in Downtown Frankfort include: Bourbon on Main, Goodwood Brewery, Main Street Diner, Serfini, Mi Fiesta, Brown Barrel, Mortimer Bibb, Brick Alley, Howser Tavern, Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, and Sub Pub. Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub and Limewater are both a short 15 minute walk from downtown area. Two coffee houses downtown are the Engine House and Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe. B's Bakery is in downtown with Poppy's Bakery a 15 minute walk. Sig Luscher Brewery is about 100 yards from the apartment. Several other bars and brew pubs are located downtown with The Cooperage Bar, POURter's, House of Commons: A Bourbon Library, Blind Harry's, Dicey Riley's Irish Pub, Capital Cellars Bar & Liquor Store, the aforementioned restaurants and others.
As the Capital of Kentucky, Frankfort has several historic properties and museums downtown. The Kentucky History Museum and the Capital City Museum are two blocks away from the apartment and the Kentucky Military Museum is about four blocks away. The State Capitol Building and Governor's Mansion are 1 mile away. Two distilleries, Buffalo Trace and J. Mattingly 1845 are with 1.5 miles. The Kentucky River is about a 5 minute walk from the property.
For more information on area attractions, local history, food & entertainment and other useful information, see the Visit Frankfort website at: www.visitfrankfort.com or walk to the visitor center at 300 St. Clair Street.
As the Capital of Kentucky, Frankfort has several historic properties and museums downtown. The Kentucky History Museum and the Capital City Museum are two blocks away from the apartment and the Kentucky Military Museum is about four blocks away. The State Capitol Building and Governor's Mansion are 1 mile away. Two distilleries, Buffalo Trace and J. Mattingly 1845 are with 1.5 miles. The Kentucky River is about a 5 minute walk from the property.
For more information on area attractions, local history, food & entertainment and other useful information, see the Visit Frankfort website at: www.visitfrankfort.com or walk to the visitor center at 300 St. Clair Street.
What makes this property unique
Guests enjoy walking accessibility to restaurants and entertainment afforded in downtown Frankfort, while experiencing the Capital City’s small town laidback ambience. The private porch and patio area is a bonus! All at an affordable price!
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