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Interior
Private kitchen
Exterior
Private kitchen
2 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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Ballwin, MO
  • Place, Lone Elk Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Route 66 State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags St. Louis
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis

Discover the delightful town of Ballwin and enjoy the coziness of a two-bedroom holiday house. Situated just a 20-minute drive from the thrills of Six Flags St. Louis and an 18-minute drive from the scenic Route 66 State Park, this property offers the perfect base for your adventures. Delight in the convenience of the Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum, just a 20-minute drive away. Unwind in the cozy interior, where you can enjoy the complimentary WiFi and the added convenience of a washer and dryer. Whether you're seeking a family getaway or a relaxing retreat or here for work, this vacation home promises an unforgettable stay.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Castlewood State Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers 2 bathrooms and a dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Castlewood State Park and a 1-minute drive from Meramec River
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All dishes should be loaded in the dishwasher. All trash should be taken out and the beds stripped. Extra fees apply if not followed. If you are bring

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Cabin of Castlewood Ballwin
Cabin of Castlewood Private vacation home
Cabin of Castlewood Private vacation home Ballwin

Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jennie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunetly we opened the door to a musty moldy wet smell with soft floors And extremely unclean furniture. The owner was very responsive right away I messaged him and he responded with an offer of a much more cleaner home down the road we could use for the night. He also offered a full refund however it has not been received as of this review. Looking back on the reviews it seems this used to be a great place. This is a very unique cabin however I wouldn't recommend it with children. Once cleaned and properly fixed structure wise I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place! Only small complaint was the couches were peeling!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis B.

Very unique and charming house, however, it is bare bones and could do with some TLC. Areas of the house were very dark, and not all the lights seemed to work properly. The grounds were overgrown, so we could not use the picnic table or fire pit. There was poison ivy growing next to the steps to the house, and the porches were full of dead leaves. I also would not recommend for anyone with mobility issues or small children, as there were steps into and out of almost every room of the house.The second night some kind of animal was on the roof for over an hour and caused quite a lot of noise, and the day we checked out we heard a mouse in the kitchen cupboards. Both of these were reported to the host with no response. Overall it was a nice house that could be lovely with some additional touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenson S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
There were lots of bugs inside the house. Lots of ants and centipedes it kind of freaked the kids out. The power went out in the middle of the night our second night and did not come back on before we left and we could not communicate with the host until time to leave. They offered no refund or anything and just apologized for the storm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Meghan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The place definitely has character and is quirky and kitschy. I really liked its unique layout. I did not like the bugs. We killed more than a few big spiders, like larger than a quarter, several millipedes, and countless ants in the kitchen and living room with the moose head. We’d be sitting on the couch and then feel something crawling on our arm…ants! The musty smell is a bit overwhelming when you first walk in, like an old damp basement. If anyone in my group were immunocompromised, I would not have stayed. The floors are very uneven with lots of stairs and poor lighting. Do not rent this place if you have mobility concerns. There are a couple of soft spots in the flooring that felt like they were ready to buckle. Not to mention the floors being filthy and turning the bottoms of our feet totally black. Apparently there were guests that had checked out the morning before we checked in, but the cleaning between guests did not seem very thorough. The garbage from the previous guest was left under the carport instead of the garbage bin. We found a marshmallow stuck in one of the stove burners and the utensils were not completely clean. Lots of cobwebs and dust in the vents and on the ceiling fans. Strangely no curtains…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Very cool house with unique designs! The road right before the house was a little washed out so our small car was a little tricky but a truck or SUV would be fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the space available inside for my family of 5. Older home but clean, outside space overgrown and not usable but the location was great for going to Six Flags and the Arch. Was close to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mandy C.

Needs Attention

This place was hard to find. Upon arrival we notice the grass was so tall that the picnic table area was unusable. Inside was spot cleaned but could use a deep cleaning. Vents and fans were covered in dust, cobwebs in corners, tv didn't work. There is or has been recently a leak in the roof.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden cabin

A little hidden back off the trail but the place was very spacious and had everything we needed. Only down to the weekend was that the yard area was not cut so we didn't feel comfortable doing a fire or adventure through the area. All and all we truly enjoyed this quirky little place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not for everyone, but we loved it

Really fun place. Lots of room to entertain, lovely views and as everyone says, quirky.We are low maintenance, and it’s a low maintenance type of place.If you just want to have a fun place to stay that isn’t just some boring antiseptic housing development, you’ll like it.Very close to Castlewood Park, where I was hoping to get some hikes and running, sadly, it was flooded out, but it’s a great park I’ve run at before. We come to STL a lot and we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim Cochran: W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whimsy and Wonder

This property was so whimsical and fun that we would totally stay again. We came for a soccer tournament. My 4 kids loved exploring all the nooks and hidden corners! There was a kind sized bed that my husband, myself, and our 4 year old slept in, two twin beds in the top room, and two full sized pull out couches. Every room is on a different level. The moose head added a wonky charm! We loved the fireplace! This by far has been one of the most fun and charming places that we've stayed!! We will book again next year for this tournament!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Narnia home

This house itself was very quirky in a good way. We felt like we were in Narnia where each door could lead to a new world and adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

William B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Christmas stay

Great place. Could definitely use a deep clean top to bottom. Host was very accommodating and fast response! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old cabin with Big space

The cabin was much bigger then expected, its kind of quirky but cute, overall the cabin was fine for our family of 8 to stay but it would have been nice had the listing noted 4 of the 8 sleeping area were hideabed couchs with thin foam mattress. There are alot of stairs in this cabin so i would say for anyone older or with physical limitations maybe not a good idea. My MIL is 79 and the stairs were a bit hard on her and shes in pretty good shape for her age. The other thing was alot of the windows do not have coverings on them and did not lock. The host was very responsive the day of ck in and even came by and gave us more towels and sheets as there wasnt enough left out for our stay. He was vety nice. We had a fun family weekend speending time together and thats really what it was all about. Was the cabin perfect, no it wasnt but it was ok for us and we are thankful for our time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The house is very charming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. This is a unique place to stay for sure, but the house was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was pretty well stocked with what you need. Two negatives: there is a picture of a white neighboring house associated with the listing when you look at location, and the gravel part of the road could really use some repair. If we did not have a truck to navigate the snow we got while we were there, it could have been a real problem. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jud P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool cabin

This quirky cabin is so unique and interesting that it’s almost a destination in itself. It’s located in a beautiful area with nearby trails that offer wonderful views. The interior of the cabin is comfortable with much more room to gather than you realize from the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome quirky rustic downhome roomy cabin

Big beautiful home with coutry downhome feeling. Very spacious large decks many entry and exits. Scenere is definitely outdoor woodesy. Very functional with all accommodations. Will be back hopefuly longer visit next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness

House from an old mystery novel

There were 2 negatives, but the structure of the house made you forget them. Outside could be trimmed up better, seemed a little overgrown and the bedroom you 1st walk into had a little musty smell. The bed was super comfy and there are lots of nook and crannies to explore. I would sray again for sure. the homethe home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

No contact with host a huge PLUS! Everything was as expected, quirky and cute, would stay again. Thanks again for the peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Perfect location for our Six Flags stay! Large cabin for the money, many rooms. Well stocked. Def back in the woods. Almost 5 stars....the only two downsides are the fire pit area is completely overgrown and not usable (we were looking forward to this amenity) and there is no driveway. It's a muddy hill that has washed away. I damaged my car driving up to cabin. You'd be okay if you have a SUV. These two things are easy fixes. Couldn't find the river for float trip as mentioned in listing. We asked someone local and they said there is no floating on this river? Not sure ... Otherwise great host, great spot. I would stay again if the driveway was added. Deer were hanging out just outside the door when we woke! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024