The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience
The Top Shelf is a space carefully crafted with amenities aplenty! Perched on top of the 90-year-old Pepper Bourbon Distillery, this condo is for the Lexington visitor who likes to be in the middle of the action. Soaring views, three balconies, and all the amenities to make your Bluegrass visit one of a kind. The Top Shelf is perfect for a discerning couple, an adventuring family, or for a large group of fun-seekers.
This is not an event space and large parties are not allowed.
LFCUG registration #: 15058077-1; maximum guests: 10
Note, for security there are three exterior cameras - 1) parking lot, 2) external stairs, and 3) entry patio.
Property manager
Teri Kelly
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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Absolutely no climbing on the distillery roof. Violators will be permanently removed from the property.
No parking in spaces not marked for The Top Shelf guests.
There is ample parking in the main distillery parking lot for overflow guests
Absolutely no climbing on the balcony rails and no throwing anything off of the rails. Violators will be permanently removed from the property.
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
Note from host: Inquire for event pricing
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lexington
Located in Lexington, this condo is in the city centre. Ethereal Brewing and James E. Pepper Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Victorian Square Mall and Hamburg Place. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rupp Arena or The Red Mile Racetrack. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Lexington, KY
What's nearby
Lexington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
University of Kentucky - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Rupp Arena - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
The Red Mile Racetrack - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Blue Stallion Brewing Co. - 3 min drive
Country Boy Brewing - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience located?
Located in Distillery District, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ethereal Brewing and Rupp Arena. University of Kentucky is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Top Shelf is hands down AMAZING!! Owners are VERY responsive, the attention to detail from decor to the amenities are beyond the imagination. We had such a wonderful time and are planning our next stay at Top Shelf. Definitely will NOT disappoint!!
The rental was very spacious and designed beautifully throughout the whole space. A lot of detail was put into decorating. It was also very clean. You were in a perfect location to restaurants and breweries and can get to downtown easily. We will definitely rent this space again.
Our 2-night stay at The Top Shelf was 5-star. A unique condo in the Lexington Distillery District within walking distance of multiple bars/restaurants including distilleries and craft breweries. Just minutes from downtown and a 30 minute drive to both Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace, it is highly recommended for a visit to bourbon country.
Quick overnight during the week. Super convenient location to downtown and a post-dinner location in the District. I'll certainly look to stay again, hopefully longer .
Super cool property. Right in the heart of all the activity, but didn't have any issues with noise. Really cool deck set up. Inside was clean and nicely appointed. Great property. Highly recommend. Will def stay there the next time we are in town.
If you have a local Lexington business and are hosting a small number of clients, from out of town this is the ideal lodging option. Comparable money to 3 nice hotels rooms but a way better team and entertaining atmosphere for building business relationships.
The perfect place to spend our holidays with our 20 something’s! The condo was well appointed with everything we needed. We could get coffee, visit a distillery, a brewery, throw axes and grab a pizza all within walking distance!
We visited our daughter at UK for weekend and absolutely loved this condo and the location in the Distillery District. We will definitely book here again. As the name indicates everything was "Top Shelf"
A great base for 3 couples looking to experience Lexington and the Bourbon Trail. Unique modern industrial decor. Well appointed. Location super fun for our short visit but perhaps too much for an extended stay.
This place really was amazing. Clean, convenient, and comfortable. Having a pizza place, distillery, and three or four bars in walking distance didn’t hurt either. The train in the morning is loud but a small price to pay for an otherwise perfect stay.
We loved our stay at the Top Shelf condo! It is the perfect getaway for a night in Lexington! The condo is adorable and the host is so easy to work with! The best location to spend with friends or family, in the distillery district. You are steps away from food and drinks. Couldn’t ask for a better location. Highly recommend, will definitely be visiting again soon!
This place is amazing and is in the perfect location whether going downtown of Keeneland. The owners were great and easy to work with. The location is roughly a five minute drive to downtown and within ten minutes to Keeneland. You may not even have to leave the area as there are bars and restaurants right downstairs. The place was very clean and comfortable. All of us want to rebook next year.
Every Black Friday weekend we come to Lexington to celebrate with my two daughters and my grandchildren. This is the second year in a row that we stayed here. The location is awesome with it being located next to a distillery and above good fellas pizza. Also other shops and restaurants/bars within minutes. It is a hopping place so it is a bit noisy at night, but we don’t mind a bit. The condo itself is well equipped and very spacious for a large group. We will stay here every year if possible
We were only in Lexington one night passing through town but we are very fortunate to have found The Top Shelf. Everything you expect from the listing and more. Very clean, easy to access and the property has all you need for your stay. We went downstairs to have a beer at the brewery and enjoyed relaxing on the decks. One of the best VRBO properties I've ever stayed in.
Loved our stay. The pictures are spot on for a sophisticated and savvy stay on the Top shelf of a repurposed distillery. Aptly named this rental was perfect as our base as we wound our way through the Lexington Bourbon trail. The sound of the train horns reminded us that we were still in the industrial area of the city, and the trains are active early in the morning. All in all a 5 star review
The condo was very clean and really nice.
It was really nice to have places you could walk too , bars and get pizza. But the problem with having a place right under a bar you can hear music until 2 o’clock am and beer bottles being thrown the music was so loud it was hard to sleep . And the air-conditioning wasn’t working right and it was very warm in there. We do understand that it was an extremely hot weekend but when you’re sweating just sitting doesn’t make it fun. The other issue was the front door lock. It does not lock very easy and it’s not easy to open . Overall, I would consider staying there again probably in the winter months, so maybe the music will not be blasting but the condo was very very nice and the owner was very nice about returning my call about the air-conditioning and the front door.
We loved it! Location was great, condo was really cool, very clean.
Lyndi H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Teri Kelly
Hello! We, sisters Teri & Delena, and Teri’s husband, Chris, got into the short-term rental business slowly. We started with one apartment in downtown Lexington in 2014. We were amazed how quickly we filled it up. It turns out Lexington is a destination city! And, we were so pleased with the results that we converted and renovated several other properties we own.
You can imagine how excited we were when we got to build a condo from scratch in Lexington’s Distillery District. What a joy to pick out everything new while combining it with items from the old distillery.
We are overwhelmed and grateful for the response we’ve had and love being in the hospitality business!
We are most accessible by text or email during the day. Thank you again, and we look forward to welcoming you to our hometown, Lexington, KY!
Why they chose this property
When we bought several properties in the dilapidated Distillery District in Lexington in 2013, we had no idea what it would eventually become. Our vision was small – perhaps storage, and (eventually) a place to brunch beside the calming sounds of Town Branch Creek. But the good citizens of Lexington made their wish for a new entertainment district known. A brewery opened, then a restaurant, then a pizza pub. More bars, a cidery, and it just keeps coming.
We were left with a 1500 sq ft space (expanded to nearly 2000 sq ft) overlooking the large patio and thought, why not have a residence amongst all the happenings? So, the planning of a three-bedroom condo began. Turns out it's not easy to build on top of a distillery! But everything was figured out and three years later we announced the opening of The Top Shelf, our premier vacation rental among the five we own. We hope you enjoy your stay in this very special property 90 years in the making!
What makes this property unique
A truly unique location; you won't find another property like it in the world. Built by us in a 1934 abandoned distillery, this project was a labor of love (and heartache and money!)
You can pop down for pizza, artisanal cocktails, craft beer or craft ice cream at any time. Or just sit among the trees on the balcony enjoying live music from the Goodfellas patio.