I recently stayed at the Shellcrest with my sister for a weekend. She was eager to share one of her most beloved getaway spots with me. We stayed in the upstairs apartment, where we shared a huge living room/dining room with sky-high ceilings, a fully appointed modern kitchen, and a sunroom with a deck overlooking downtown Memphis with spectacular views.... more

I had to attend a businees meeting at the Peabody in Memphis January 18-22. Shellcrest is conveniently located about 5 minutes from downtown. The host was kind and attentive and the lodging was fabulous. After a long day coming home to Shellcrest was terrific. I was able to go back and forth from my meeting and have a serene place... more

For our one year anniversary, my boyfriend and I wanted to find a special place to celebrate our year of a beautiful love. We had been staying in so many hotel rooms that the thought of spending this special occassion in "another" hotel, no matter how luxurious, was just not an appealing thought for our celebration. So, I set out... more

This was our second stay at Shellcrest and it was every bit as memorable as the first one in March 2004. We stayed in the top unit for 3 days and nights. Our host Scott is a gracious and friendly man who enthused the Memphis (and a little New Orleans) spirit and made us feel supremely welcome in his town.... more

My husband and I recently stayed at the Shellcrest Inn. The building is very interesting and nicely done and we were treated politely. We were disappointed because when I called I specifically mentioned that we were coming for the Music Festival and we wanted to be able to walk easily to restaurants, the festival, etc. We did not want to... more

At first I was disappointed that I couldn't get a last-minute booking at the Peabody. Now I know how lucky I was. Finding the Shellcrest was indeed a fortunate turn of events. My host, Scott (a talented designer) was as welcoming and gracious as any I could have hoped for. Imagine having the entire upstairs of an 1860's Memphis townhouse... more

I have been searching for years to find the perfect lodging in Memphis and finally found the place. These lovingly restored townhomes on the historic registry helped me get in the state we all want to hit when visiting Memphis---BLISS! The neighborhood is minutes from downtown and midtown alike, and has a sense of peace and safety. The upper townhouse... more