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Bourbon Trail,Buffalo Trace,Historic,Close to Capital

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This 1940s home in downtown Frankfort, offers guests a cozy and charming stay with a taste of vintage appeal and modern comforts. An easy walk to downtown eateries, pubs and distillaries.
Enjoy the front porch sitting of the south with a glass of Bourbon or Sweet tea.
Gather at the table with firends and family and enjoy a home cooked meal or a fun card game with friends.
Enjoy the worth of this inviting living room as you sip your favorite bourbon after a long day of tours.
This downstairs master suite with an en-suite bathroom is a bit of luxury.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, KY
  • Place, Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky State Capitol
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Berry Hill Mansion
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Bourbon Trail,Buffalo Trace,Historic,Close to Capital

Welcome to Bourbon Sunshine, a charming early-1900s Craftsman home in the heart of downtown Frankfort, along the Bourbon Trail.
Just two miles from Buffalo Trace Distillery and blocks from the State Capitol, the home offers easy access to top attractions. A quick drive also takes you to the iconic Rebecca Ruth Candy, for a sweet local experience.
Inside, you’ll find a blend of historic character and modern comfort. The home is fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We have a no pet policy for this property.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must sign rental agreement within 72 hrs. If property allows, guest required to claim all pets before check-in. Only dogs allowed & 2 max.
No smoking of any kind in the home. No parties/events unless authorized by owner. All trash is properly stored in bear bins, if applicable.
Leave furniture/house the way you find it at check in. Be respectful of neighbors. Quiet time 10pm-7am. Don't exceed # of guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3225700vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in the city centre. The Grand Theatre and Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buffalo Trace Distillery and Sycamore Tennis Center. American Legion Post 34 Fairgrounds and Blue Grass Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Frankfort, KY

What's nearby

  • Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kentucky State Capitol - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kentucky Governor's Mansion - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Liberty Hall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Berry Hill Mansion - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DaVinci's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Engine House Coffee - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourbon Trail,Buffalo Trace,Historic,Close to Capital pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bourbon Trail,Buffalo Trace,Historic,Close to Capital?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bourbon Trail,Buffalo Trace,Historic,Close to Capital?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bourbon Trail,Buffalo Trace,Historic,Close to Capital located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Grand Theatre, Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum and Church of the Ascension. Old State Capitol and Capital City Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, perfect if you wanna go see Buffalo trace. Very close to downtown lots of character in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Z.

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

Great place to stay in Frankfort!

Great place to stay in Frankfort! Very attentive and kind host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Thank you, Jonathan, I am glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to get a little respite and enjoy the Derby. We hope to host you again upon your return for another exciting Bourbon and Derby weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, very clean and well kept. Very thoughtfully appointed with everything you may need. Plenty of room for three couples with room to spare. Would definitely stay again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2025
Melissa, it was pleasure hosting you. Of course, we look forward to any future visits with us at any of our locations. Thank you for choosing McKenna Vacation Properites.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property and great communication with the owner !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick H.

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

Bourbon Trail Stay in Frankfort

Perfect location and lots of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the kind review. We look forward to hosing you again. Thank you for choosing one of our McKenna Vacation Properties.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Bourbon Trail weekend

The location and size of house was great! Our host answered all our questions and it was a seamless visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2025
We enjoyed having you and we welcome you back. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed. Fully stocked kitchen. Clean. Large rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2026
Kimberly, thank you for choosing to stay at Bourbon Sunshine. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great time in frankfort

Close to Buffalo trace and handled 5 adults well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Thank you, Micheal, for staying with us. We hope you come back anytime as you visit the BT.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Great comfortable house

Stopped for a night on our way back from Nashville to enjoy some bourbon distilleries. Loved sitting on the porch, parking was easy, beds comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Thank you Anne for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. It was just as described in the listing it was very clean and well maintained. We had everything we needed to enjoy the place. The location was fantastic for what we were looking for close to the two distilleries we wanted to hit and within walking distance of restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
Stephen, thank you for choosing us. We are glad you enjoyed our stay and our place was just what you were looking for. Thank you for the kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Great house and great location!

We had a great time and everything was how it was described in the listing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Robert, for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you in any of our McKenna Vacation Properties.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We enjoyed our time at this location! We loved all the space that was here and the kitchen was very large and clean! The bathrooms were clean as well! All of us slept well in the very comfy beds. Highly recommend this spot if you are doing the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Quick walk to downtown area as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2024
I am glad you had a great time. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We greatly appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Cool Town

Walking distance to great restaurants and bourbon experiences even in the cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bourbon Sunshine. I hope you will return again next time you are on the trail.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

90th Birthday trip for Father

Took father in law for 90th birthday, had a great trip. House was great, area was nice & quiet. Could walk around neighborhood & found some nice restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2024
Alice, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It was a pleasure hosting you and hope you come back to enjoy some front porch sitting.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H S.

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

Bourbon Tour Experience

My friends and I enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and spacious and the property manager was very responsive to any questions I had. Everyone had a great time and we would definitely stay in this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2025
So glad to hear your time was enjoyable. You and your crew are welcomed back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

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

Great Bday trip

The house was beautiful and very clean. There was so much room for the 5 of us. The beds were so comfy and plenty of linens. Location was perfect for visiting the bourbon trail. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Sheri, for enjoying the home as much as I do. I am glad ya'll had a great time and I look forward to your next stay with us in any of our vacation homes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emily h.

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

Wonderful Downtown Home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful downtown home. It was within walking distance to many shops and restaurants but also in a quiet location. The home was beautiful and had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Bourbon Sunshine. We hope you come back to visit us in any of our vacation properties.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Beautiful Home & Perfect Location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay! The home was very spacious, nicely decorated and had everything needed! It truly felt like a "home away from home"!! Thank you sharing your gorgeous home with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

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

Wild Hogs tourThe Bourbon Trail

Wonderful decorations and accommodating property. Beautifully maintained with a warm home feeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Glad to hear you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Beautiful House

The house was beautiful. Downtown was within walking distance. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2023
I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!!! We look forward to hosting you in any of our McKenna Vacation Properties.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location!

The house was beautiful and had plenty of space. We were in a pinch and needed last minute accommodations and the property manager was incredibly flexible and helpful! The location was ideal as we went to distilleries while in town. Definitely would stay again or recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2023
Thank you Meghan for you review. I am glad everything worked out and you were able to relax and have a great time. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie G.

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

Bourbon Country

A beautiful home with plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2024
Thank you MacKenzie, for staying with us and taking the time to leave a review. It was our pleasure hosting you again and hope that if you come back to the area again, you choose us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pippa S.

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

Charming and homey

The property is nicely updated but retained so much of its original character, was very clean and well stocked, just like being in your own home. The location was convenient and our group of friends really enjoyed our stay, especially our morning coffee in the cute front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you choose us again for your next BT experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

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

Great Frankfort Home

The home is lovely. Great location to downtown Frankfurt and surrounding area. Everything one could ask for an old charming home. Plenty of space, well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Eileen for taking the time to write a review for us. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again in a future stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Wonderful Home Near Capital

Beautiful home, well cared for and spacious. Wonderful front porch we used every morning and evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am so glad to hear your enjoyed some front porch sitting.

About the host

Hosted by Melinda MCKenna

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Why they chose this property

This property has all the charm and amenities you need to experience the Bourbon Trail.

What makes this property unique

Walk to downtown for local eateries and breweries.

Languages:

English

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