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The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience

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You would never know this was once an abandoned boiler room of a distillery.
Room for plenty at The Top Shelf table! Great for gatherings of all kinds.
Take a load off after a hard day on the Bourbon Trail.
Stay among the treetops
Privacy assured in the heart of the Distillery District

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Rupp Arena
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Kentucky
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Red Mile Racetrack
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd guest bedroom

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be monitored
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Events

No events allowed
Inquire for event pricing
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Pets

No pets allowed
Small, well-behaved pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on uncovered balcony
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 Kroger Field. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Lexington, KY

What's nearby

  • Rupp Arena - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Kentucky - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Red Mile Racetrack - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Kroger Field - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clark's Pump-N-Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • Goodfellas - Distillery District

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience on 22 Sept 2025 start from AU$710.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Great property and location

We really enjoyed this place. Very clean and loved the location next to bars/restaurants to walk to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High end finishes, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Excellent

Teri was so responsive and let us move in asap after we had had a nightmare at a different house. The place was very clean and exactly as shown in the pictures. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kody B.

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

Perfection

Perfect spot to stay and explore the distillery district!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Traveling Bama Fans

Excellent location, excellent accommodations, excellent local eating options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN S.

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

Great Space & Location

I would highly recommend this location especially if you are going to a concert at the Manchester Music Hall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Top shelf

Fantastic stay and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger V.

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

Definitely Top Shelf

Beautiful property Great location Five Stars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

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

Fantastic GetAway!

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

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

Perfect Lexington Retreat with 3 BR and 3 balconies

This was one of the best VRBOs I have stayed in. Great place for small gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Beautiful rental

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Top Shelf Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

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

Great Place

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN-MARC R.

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

Amazing place and location

Could not have picked a better place or location. The condo was impeccable and located right in the middle of some cool eating and drinking establishments. This will be our hub when visiting family in Lexington. The hosts were great and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

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

Day at Keeneland

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

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

Bourbon Trail Stop

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Quick trip

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Awesome location

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

July

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasper R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi H.

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

Very unique property!

We loved it! Location was great, condo was really cool, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Awesome as advertised

Great location. Amazing property. Will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Amazing Loft!

This place is unreal, down to the little details. We had a great time in Lexington and being able to just chill at this place after all of the distillery tours was awesome. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Top Shelf is Top Notch

What an amazing condo! Cannot say enough about it and I would give it more stars if I could. The property was nothing short of outstanding from location to decor to the owners attention to details. I highly recommend that if your are traveling to Lexington, KY or visiting the Bourbon trail that you stay here, you will not be disappointed. Appreciate the owners sharing this gem with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Teri Kelly

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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.

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