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

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A spacious room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a balcony with outdoor seating.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, a sofa, a chair, and a staircase.
A spacious room with a large dining table, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A metal staircase with a metal railing, surrounded by greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lexington, KY
  • Place, Barrel House Distilling
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James E. Pepper Distillery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rupp Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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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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

Property # 2040475vb
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
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 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

  • Barrel House Distilling - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James E. Pepper Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • University of Kentucky - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Rupp Arena - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clark's Pump-N-Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blue Stallion Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drake’s - ‬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.

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

As of 19 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience on 20 Dec, 2026 start from S$678, 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.

How much is parking at The Top Shelf Condo! For Explorers Seeking An Exclusive Kentucky Experience?

On-site parking is available at the 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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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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