Van Winkle's Secret/Speakeasy (Hidden Room)

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State Capitol
‪14 min walk‬
Kentucky State University
‪4 min drive‬
Buffalo Trace Distillery
‪5 min drive‬
Frankfort, KY (FFT-Capital City)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Spirit of Kentucky

1 King Bed

Studio 23

1 King Bed

The Links

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

First Floor Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Speakeasy Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

Under Stairs Half

Soap · Toilet

Upstairs Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

If you like bourbon, you will LOVE this place. Perfect for families, friends, bourbon hunters, and bachelor/ettes! You will find a hidden speakeasy lounge if you look hard enough! Come stay with us!!!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this holiday home. Buffalo Trace Distillery and Kentucky Governor's Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cove Spring Park and Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary & Audobon Center. American Legion Post 34 Fairgrounds and Blue Grass Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.

Frankfort, KY

What's nearby

Kentucky Governor's Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kentucky State Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kentucky State University - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Buffalo Trace Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Woodford Reserve Distillery - 17 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Linney's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪DaVinci's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
‪Overtime Grill & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Van Winkle's Secret/Speakeasy (Hidden Room) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Van Winkle's Secret/Speakeasy (Hidden Room)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Van Winkle's Secret/Speakeasy (Hidden Room)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Van Winkle's Secret/Speakeasy (Hidden Room) located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours & Museum, Kentucky Governor's Mansion and Jesse R. Zeigler House. Old Governor’s Mansion and Capital City Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tanya J.

5 Jan, 2025

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

Perfect for our trip

The place was icing on the cake for our quick trip to the bourbon trail. We especially loved the speakeasy, location, and the 3 king beds. We would definitely stay here again and have recommended it to our friends who are interested in visiting the area in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

17 Feb, 2025

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

Perfection

Perfect Location! Spacious for everyone. The speak easy was the icing on the cake. Everything we needed for a 3 day getaway. We will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Great property!

Two families combined stayed for a long weekend in bourbon country. Such a lovely property and such comfortable beds!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

david w.

8 Nov, 2024

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

Frankfort

Awesome location. Quiet neihborhood close to downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Burbon weekend

Had a burbon trail weekend for 5 adults. We loved the firepit outside and the speakeasy. Home had everything we needed, would definitely rent again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

27 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The accommodations of towels and kitchen supplies was excellent. The speak easy lounge was absolutely amazing for any bourbon lover. The whole house was a great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Charming Kentucky house

The house was so amazing! Super clean, charming Kentucky decor and attention to detail was top notch! Absolutely loved it! Will definitely stay there again when visiting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

19 May, 2024

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

Perfect

This house was perfect. We will definitely stay again when visiting Kentucky next time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Loved our stay

We really liked everything about this home. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, and the home was clean. The communications we had with the owner were easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Bourbon Trail Hidden Gem

We absolutely loved this place. It was beautifully decorated, incredibly clean and included the perfect touches to make our stay comfortable. The location was so convenient to many distilleries and the speakeasy was so much fun. We spent an evening there with a bottle of Buffalo Trace and a pizza. Our host Chase checked in with us several times with some great recommendations. . Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

15 Apr, 2024

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

Wow

This place exceeded our expectations. So cozy, and and the speakeasy was fantastic. The beds were extremely comfortable. Location very walkable to downtown restaurants/bars. Thank you for such a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H., Medinah, usa

15 Mar, 2024

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

Great house for 3 couples

3 king beds in great proximity to bourbon country. Everyone loved the secret speakeasy room.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

19 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property exceeded our expectations! We were here for a long weekend with two other couples to celebrate our anniversary and had such a great time! Attention to detail was evident throughout the home! The backyard is wonderful and not to mention there is a Speakeasy, which was easily our favorite part of the house!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K., Palatine, IL

5 Nov, 2023

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

Great house

So clean and cute. The hidden room and fire pit were enjoyed. Rooms were themed and very comfortable. Could walk to downtown. Will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorden B.

28 Jun, 2023

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

Group trip for Bourbon trail

This place is perfect for anyone looking for the bourbon trail vibe. Every room is clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The speakeasy is very cool and makes the whole stay that much more memorable. All 5 of us would stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian P.

10 Dec, 2023

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

Bourbon Trail Trip

This house was very comfortable and supplied all the amenities you could want. Secret speakeasy was super fun and the record player and old albums was a perfect touch. We're already talking about our next trip to Frankfort.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Gem of a place

A group of friends stayed together for the weekend to tour distilleries during the day and in the evening we relaxed on the back patio and around the fire pit. Great property. Speak easy hidden room is cozy. Comfy beds. Spacious. Would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DawnL G.

16 Jan, 2024

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

One of the best!

This property was great! We all loved the speakeasy room! Very nice vibe in the center of bourbon country! Host was very responsive and had great communication! Everything in the home is updated and nicely decorated! We agreed that we would come back! Hard to beat this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbie P.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Great Place!

Had a great time at Van Winkle's Secret Speakeasy. More than enough room for our group of 6. Really enjoyed a fire out back both nights. The fire pit was preset for us! Nice touch. Chase was great and responded very quickly! Will definitely book again when back in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

20 Sept, 2023

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

Bourbon trail gem

Guys trip for some distillery visits on the Bourbon Trail, this place was perfect! Spacious and comfortable. Great yard with a fire pit and grill. Games. Not to mention the hideaway speakeasy where you can lose yourself with some good company and glass of your favorite. Humble neighborhood but quiet and very friendly people. Would recommend to anyone looking for a unique place in Frankfort or for anywhere close to distilleries. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi G.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Bourbon Trail must!

My husband and I rented this house along with two other couples in our long weekend adventure to explore the Bourbon trail. This house is perfectly located close to the Buffalo Trace Distillery and is only a short drive to others. The house is clean and charming. The speak easy is amazing and we immensely enjoyed the outdoor space each evening. The host was awesome and the checkin process was flawless. Our only suggested would be to add a few more hooks in the bathroom or rooms to hang up towels and full mirror somewhere in the house (we needed to check out our churchill downs outfits). We will most Definity stay here again for our next bourbon trail trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024