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Kentucky River Cottages ~ 3rd Floor Suite ~ On The Bourbon Trail!

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Dining
Kentucky River Cottages 1st Floor Suite
Private kitchen
Room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Place, Grimes Mill Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jean Farris Winery & Bistro
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lexington Sporting Club Youth Complex
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kentucky River Cottages ~ 3rd Floor Suite ~ On The Bourbon Trail!

*Featured on the Live Well Network's Sweet Retreats!* The cottage is situated on a large wooded lot overlooking the Palisades of the Kentucky River. The surrounding woods and river provide spectacular scenery all year round. Family recreation is readily available at the Horseshoe pit and Corn Hole boards. With direct river access, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the river. In the evening, star gaze around an open fire in the large fire pit off the stone patio.

If you want more adventure, the cottage is a short drive to fun dining experiences at Jean Farris Winery and Bistro, or Proud Mary's riverside restaurant and bar. Although the cottage is in a secluded setting, it's only a half-mile from Interstate 75, within easy driving distance to Boone's Trace championship golf course, Boone Creek Canopy Tour (zipline)Boonesborough State Park, Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park. The Kentucky Horse Park is a popular attraction and pairs up well with tours of surrounding Horse Farms and a visit to retired race horses at Old Friends Farm. Whatever activities you enjoy, you'll find it all at Kentucky River Cottages.

The 3rd Floor Suite of the Cottages offers a cozy, couple's sanctuary with a view of the Kentucky River from the dining area of the cottage. The doors open onto a private deck for relaxing with your morning coffee. The kitchenette area provides a full fridge, sink, and microwave for snacking and simple meals. When you arrive, you'll find a binder on the table listing area attractions and our staff stands by to ensure you have a great experience. Our goal is to provide you with a retreat, an opportunity for restoration and rejuvenation.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 981004vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lexington

Located in Lexington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and Fort Boonesborough State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lexington Ice Center and Richmond Area Arts Center. EKU Center for the Arts and Hummel Planetarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • Grimes Mill Winery - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Jean Farris Winery & Bistro - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lexington Sporting Club Youth Complex - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Raven Run Nature Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Hamburg Place - 11 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boonedogs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kentucky River Cottages ~ 3rd Floor Suite ~ On The Bourbon Trail! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kentucky River Cottages ~ 3rd Floor Suite ~ On The Bourbon Trail!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kentucky River Cottages ~ 3rd Floor Suite ~ On The Bourbon Trail!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kentucky River Cottages ~ 3rd Floor Suite ~ On The Bourbon Trail!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kentucky River Cottages ~ 3rd Floor Suite ~ On The Bourbon Trail! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Grimes Mill Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jean Farris Winery & Bistro and Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Boone Station State Historic Site and White Hall State Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here. Love the location and Brenda is so helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Visited the area for EKU Graduation, perfect location and what a view!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

david w.

Very beautiful place

Great place to go and escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying at Kentucky River Cottages. We hope you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Relaxed

Beautiful view, relaxing and private atmosphere, peaceful nature setting. Owner was very nice, flexible, and welcoming. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lexington trip

Peaceful and quiet. Perfect little get away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and peaceful

Small, but had everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet, peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kentucky weekend

Nice to be away from the busy city of Lexington but yet close enough to easily drive there. Very private setting and nice view of River! Everything clean, quiet and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

RailBird

Great place outside of Lexington on the Kentucky River. Very relaxing to sit and watch the water and enjoy the morning and night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet stay

Exactly what was expected. Less access to the river than expected though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda R.

Romantic cozy Getaway

This place is just too cute!!! Gorgeous view. Cozy but everything you need. Small but a great use of space so it doesn't feel cramped. Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you! Come back and visit Kentucky River Cottages again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Great!!!

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you! Hope you can visit Kentucky River Cottages again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful space!

Clean. Melissa the property manager was AWESOME. Previous tenants had made a huge mess which they worked really hard to take care of before our checkin. Lots of towels, including for the hot tub. The view from the balcony was amazing and peaceful. An abundance of kitchen utensils, toaster oven and microwave. Everything was amazing. I would stay there again without a second thought, and we plan to do just that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ken S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Budget Conscious Place

Great location and a budget conscious place. Upon checking in the third story rental was musty smelling and both bedside lamps weren’t in working order. One was missing a lightbulb and the other was burned out. The TV claimed to have Spectrum/cable, but that was incorrect. The small TV only had a Roku and was useless unless someone has streaming services. Be careful walking on the stairs as multiple wooden steps were broken and dangerous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laurie v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend Away

While the cabin was comfortable, it fell a little short in several respects. The cabin advertised a jetted tub but the tub was not functioning. We didn’t find out until we got to the property. This was one of the reasons we originally booked the property. We literally had this as one of our search results. The view was beautiful but again it fell short as signs were posted by the River saying Do Not Enter. It was inaccessible with a wobbly deck leading down to the water. The host was very pleasant and called prior to our visit. Just wish we had known about the limitations prior to booking. We did ask for a price adjustment based on the non-functioning tub since that was very important to us but didn’t receive any refunds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We had a great experience at the cottage! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The deck and view are wonderful. Quiet setting but close to wineries and Lexington. Brenda was super friendly and a great host. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quiet location on river

Location is very quiet and beautiful. However property is dated and in need of repairs. AC/Heat had musty odor. Very tiny kitchen but ok if you plan to eat out. Host is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River view

Nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River view

Enjoyed our stay when in the area will stay they again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what was needed!

The property is so beautiful, both the cottage itself and the setting. Perfect for a relaxing getaway! If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing time, along with some nearby fun places to visit and sight seeing, this cottage is just the answer! And the owner was so nice and really cares about her guests! It was a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tedd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Room and Beautiful View

This efficiency has a great private back deck that looks out over the Kentucky River. It's away from the business of the city and a short drive to Lexington and some good hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful getaway

Was a perfect place for a weekend away. Very peaceful and love the Grimes Mill Winery up the road. Also recommend Proud Mary's BBQ.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kentucky River Cabin

We stayed on the third floor of the cabin and we loved it. We greatly enjoyed the view of the river from the balcony. It was very private and quiet. We would definitely stay again. Brenda was a great hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet get away

Enjoyed our stay and view from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much enjoyed stay

We enjoyed our stay in the river cottage very much. The unit was clean and check in was very easy. Brenda was very quick to respond to any questions we had about the area. We will definitely check into staying here again if we are back in the Lexington area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Oldfield

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My husband and I love to fish and boat on the Kentucky River as well as enjoy the many country side beauties of our scenic state. Entertaining our family and friends with southern style hospitality is very important to us. We also love people and want to provide a place for others to experience the beauty of the outdoors and nature

Why they chose this property

We purchased this three acre piece of property to have easy access to the river for boating and fishing. Though the house needed to be completely remodeled and the surrounding area cleaned, the view was overwhelmingly beautiful and made all the hard work worth it. The property is located 10 minutes from Lexington and .5 mile from Exit 99 of I-75 off of Ky 2328, so it is easy for visitors to locate when traveling in the scenic Bluegrass.
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