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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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St Louis, MO
  • Place, Enterprise Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Louis Union Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪22 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.

Historic luxury retreat

Location and Luxury!! Welcome to our beautiful, restored and updated turn-of -the century three story home. Located in the heart of the Historic Lafayette Square District, it is within walking distance to many outstanding restaurants, specialty shops, and the picturesque Lafayette Park. Explore the many attractions St. Louis has to offer: The Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, Missouri Botanical Garden, Fox Theatre, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, the St. Louis Zoo and so much more! All within a 10-15 minute drive from this home away from home. Experience the charm of the quaint Lafayette Square neighborhood while enjoying all the amenities of this spectacular retreat. Cozy up next to the fireplace, chill out watching the big screen HDTV in the third floor theatre room, or relax on the deck overlooking the lovely view of the private courtyard. Regardless of the season, your stay is sure to be memorable at our Lafayette Luxury Retreat. Always included for all guests is coffee, an assortment of teas, and snacks.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of St. Louis Union Station. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from St. Louis Union Station and a few minutes from Busch Stadium
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

$50/night extra for each adult over 4

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Possibly with prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Note from host: Possibly with prior approval
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Historic luxury retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful neighborhood and location. Great friendly host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Great space!

Excellent spot for a family trip to St Louis. Great location and very responsive to all needs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming and friendly host, absolutely beautifully restored, classic house in a very attractive, interesting neighborhood with some great walkable dining options. Will very likely return.
Lovely back patio.
Street view with restored homes.
Classic architecture in neighborhood.
Nearby Lafayette Square park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was very welcoming and accommodating. The house was perfect and Susan was very attentive.
The view this morning… beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Great visit and stay

Had a great time. Celebrated the holiday and birthday in our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Perfect staycation

We met some out of town family members for a concert at the Stifel and this beautiful home was perfect for our Staycation. Easy access to downtown and walkable to a number of good restaurants and bars AND Clemintines Icecream!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location very near lafayette square park. beautiful historic home. Our only complaints are the banister is loose and shaky and the stereo in the movie room does not work. Otherwise a wonderful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jackie h.

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

Location was great.

Our family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jovana V.

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

Historic Retreat in the Heart of St. Louis

We had a great stay at this awesome historic home. I particular loved how it felt like going back in time with the era decorations.Communication and check-in were most excellent. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed every minute, the neighborhood is very historic. Took walks too shops and parks, felt safe. Thank you too the host and we hope to be back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Beautiful house, great location

Our family really enjoyed this house. The location is ideal for all the tourist attractions. The house was clean, well-stocked and had tons of charm! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Historic house

Great location - walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property, great location. Communication with Susan was great. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home with some modern updates. Back deck is great for relaxing with a morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening. Neighborhood is very walkable with some restaurants and coffee shops close by. Hostess is super nice. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Great location

We loved our stay. Beautiful home near some wonderful restaurants. Anywhere we wanted to go was within walking distance or 15 minute drive from here. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVID M.

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

Great experience

Great neighborhood and very unique and historical home. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Perfect place near the heart of St. Louis

This was a great place for our family for a short stay in St. Louis. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful, with nearby places to eat. The house is spacious and has a wonderful sense of history.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Beautiful Historic Home

Lovely historic home in beautiful neighborhood. Very responsive and accommodating host. My family was very comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Staycation

We live in St. Louis County, and were having a Staycation after my company Holiday party. We are also are beginning to look for a VRBO property in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RobandRhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ck in easy, the house was top notch supplied with anything we would need to cook, bathe, sleep sound and well - The just gave us great dining recommendations and info regarding the home and neighborhood ,, The house is just lovely and just the right touch of gleem and glam for a memorable stay- we hope to be back !! We 100% recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Lovely home. We had some issues with the AC, but Susan was very responsive in getting it fixed. Enjoyed our time in St. Louis.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri E.

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

Great Neighborhood

Great property! Easy traveling to sites you would want to see. Susan is very prompt in communicating Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Gem near Lafayette Park

Rarely do I think a place may be under priced, but this house and location were truly lovely and a bargain as priced today. We are all excited to return later this year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drenna L.

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

Nice and quite

The neighborhood is quite and near lots of entertainment spots within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023