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Botanical Garden & Foodie's Dream 950 Sq Ft of Mid Century Swank in St. Louis

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St. Louis, MO
  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Louis Union Station
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Enterprise Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

+2
4 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Botanical Garden & Foodie's Dream 950 Sq Ft of Mid Century Swank in St. Louis

Please note: we have been taking COVID19 seriously from the beginning. We decided if we're going to rent the apartment we have to put extra expense in assuring everyone's safety and disinfecting everything possible. We have been in quarantine since March 13, not about to blow it now! We increased our cleaning fee to allow for enhanced precautions and there's two days in between guests to do it. Back to regular programming:

Beautiful space fully furnished including bed linens, towels. Parks, culture, night life and dining. Shop unique imports, vintage clothes and furniture. Inside, you'll love the high ceilings, natural wood and mid century decor. We're a short, pleasant walk to the Missouri Botanical Garden, beautiful Tower Grove Park, and a couple of blocks from 14 different ethnicities of cuisine! 5 mins from St. Louis University, Washington University, Central West End, 5 miles from Arch and downtown, we have jazz clubs in the neighborhood, we're 5 mins to the legendary St. Louis blues club neighborhood. Bicycle friendly city, easy to get around. Follow your ears to the music and your nose to the BBQ! Bring your bike. Free WIFI.

Sleeps one or a couple very comfortably or can sleep 6. One full bed in bedroom, but we can add beds to sleep 6, possibly more. Then there is the memory foam mattress on the floor which is very comfortable. We can sleep more if need be, but it gets a little more creative. Just ask.

This is a private listing meaning the entire space is yours and yours alone with over 950 square feet, large rooms and eat-in kitchen. The last two years it has been very successful on the prevalent site we all know, we maintained consistent Super Host status. We came here to boycott because of inhumane international policies and other transgressions. Perhaps you joined us for similar reasons. So although this is a new account here, we are not new to surpassing the needs of our guests.

Hardwood floors throughout except the tasteful ceramic tile in kitchen and bath,.a sunroom sitting room with a small desk for office or study, or enjoy a storm. Claw foot bathtub with shower. Nice French doors to separate the main rooms. Lots of good light. Sit on your back balcony and enjoy our huge trees in a park-like setting and sit with your friends in the backyard at our community table and chairs on the lawn. Living room, sunroom, bedroom, bathroom with claw foot bathtub, eat-in kitchen, small covered back balcony. You can do some warming up of things and light cooking, but don't expect to cook a huge holiday meal. Once you find out about the restaurants, I doubt you'll want to eat in. Walk to the corner, go left one block then right two blocks, and you're in it, a couple dozen restaurant in a 5 block stretch. You must do your own dishes and clean up after yourselves. Toaster and coffee maker, microwave and blender. There are plates, bowls, flatware, all the stuff you need to make a fine presentation of the carryout you grabbed on Grand Ave. Because you're probably not going to want to cook. Coffee shop breakfast joint around the corner even. Free WIFI is included for your devices, but there is no TV. Instead we have a record collection and a vintage console stereo and interesting books to read. Excellent place to get your head together.

Pets are allowed subject to approval, and please declare the number of pets in the section where you declare the number of humans. The site calculates the amount for one animal. Dog owners: there is no fenced in yard, and there is no pooping on the property whether or not you clean it up. We have bags for your walk.

We appreciate you taking the time to check us out and look forward to meeting you. We enjoy greeting our guests, but we don't mind leaving you alone, your call. Personally, when I'm traveling and finally get to the place where I'll lay my head, the last thing I want to do is meet someone, but if you need local info like where the jazz club or fine cuisine, at your service. Accordingly, we operate our business on empathy, and focusing on that maximizes your joy and satisfaction.

Property manager

David

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
It's your responsibility for final child proofing.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
By permission only. $90
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Subject to approval. No pooing in the yard.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must abide in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. You must report anything broken or dysfunctional.
PLEASE ASSURE YOUR RESERVATION IS CORRECT FOR THE NUMBER OF GUESTS YOU STATE anyone in apartment anytime midnight & 6am Pets: permission required.
Clean up after yourself in kitchen, bathtub, bathroom sink and toilet. Owner will enter apartment to make repairs according to state & local laws.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 21
Note from host: by permission only. $90
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Louis

Tower Grove South, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this apartment. Fox Theater and City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch. Check out an event or a game at Enterprise Center, and consider making time for St. Louis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Enterprise Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Busch Stadium - 11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 7 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 12 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grey Fox Pub - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Botanical Garden & Foodie's Dream 950 Sq Ft of Mid Century Swank in St. Louis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Botanical Garden & Foodie's Dream 950 Sq Ft of Mid Century Swank in St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Botanical Garden & Foodie's Dream 950 Sq Ft of Mid Century Swank in St. Louis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Botanical Garden & Foodie's Dream 950 Sq Ft of Mid Century Swank in St. Louis located?

Located in Tower Grove South, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cherokee Street and Tower Grove Park. Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Anheuser-Busch Brewery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Daniel G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hostile owner, do not recommend

The photo shown is not consistent with what we found in the unit. One chair looked like it had been shredded by a cat in multiple places. Other furniture was worn with some stains. Unit smelled strongly of something off. My wife sat on the bed and was promptly bitten on her ankles (only exposed skin). When we came back later, she again sat on the bed and was bit yet again, this time finding the bug on her which looked suspiciously like a bed bug. We looked at the mattress cover which was stained and dirty. Rest of the apartment was not thoroughly cleaned or fully kept up (wires coming out of one wall, no light bulb outside so almost tripped on stoop that was under construction). Worst was the customer service or lack thereof by the owner. He was near immediately combative, verbally aggressive and inappropriate. Overall, he was, by far, the worst owner we’ve ever dealt with and we travel a lot. We’ve never had this many issues nor an owner who was even remotely this hostile. Can we give zero stars as a rating?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Great stay!

Everything was great! Dog friendly which was a huge bonus for us and the neighborhood was cute and perfect location! Good communication and easy process!

4/10 Poor

Karen T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

We did not stay....area didn’t feel safe...I didn’t realize there was no tv....

Not a safe area.....street parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Three cheers for David and his place!

Great location and great host. David went out of his way to accommodate us and was a stellar communicator. The location is fantastic and his place has a lot of fun character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

cindy c., Windsor

I liked the furnishings.

If you need a place just to sleep, this would work. Nice neighborhood. Not far from good eateries. BUT, it is on the second floor, not good for people with hip/knee problems. NOTHING in kitchen except a few plates, few glasses, few pans, a little silverware. There was a bottle of olive oil, some soy sauce, n a couple of ice cube trays. No spices, no coffee for coffee maker, no dish soap, although you are supposed to do the dishes, I found a little Tide & washed up with that. No TV, record player didn’t work, we listened to the radio. You literally need to bring EVERYTHING you might need for your stay. Won’t be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

allison s.

We found the place to be dirty rather than clean as David states.

In the instruction book upon arrival, there are instructions to clean up after ourselves. The last people must not have done that and David did not check either bc we found the floors unswept, a dirty shirt behind the stereo, and food and hair in the kitchen sink. The dishes had to be rewashed before using them and all we had to use was a bathroom rag or a dirty sponge. While the location is very neat and David was available for contact, he did not respond to my concerns of the cleanliness of the apartment. It was NOT clean as he boasts about. Neither did the stereo work at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Rosemary K.

Worked out okay but needs some loving care

Checking in was stressful as the owner took hours to reply and then needed to fix the heat first. I think he had other life issues happening. The apt was a nice size with well used furniture that was fine but with a little odor of some sort. Bed was comfy. The coffee maker noted in the description did not have an obvious carafe or brew container, and green mold in the tank so was unusable. Overall is was an okay stay but not really recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Great location. Very clean

Very well kept place. Nice decor. Located near park and centrally located in st louis. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you David for a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alicia N., Ames, IA

Great location! The owner is very accommodating and responsive.

David’s home is very unique and welcoming. It was the perfect location for us, with a variety of things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

allison s.

Unknown, I have not stayed there yet.

An exchange is pending. Since the owner was unable to refund my stay, there is a promised future stay pending.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gabi C.

It Worked for Us!

My husband and I stayed there with our kids in the process of moving to St. Louis. We really like the neighborhood. Walking distance to restaurants (if you can handle up to a mile, but some closer). The space was good with a separate sleeping space for the kids. The building is a bit dated, but functional. But they really need to clean up outside. Due to the overgrown grass and weeds, it appears to be uninhabited. Decent WiFi. Kitchen was pretty well equipped. Able to easily prepare breakfast and some simpler dinner prep. David was so helpful and gave us access to the laundry area as we packed enough clothing for about five days. You really can't beat the price for this area and the size of the unit. Just don't expect The Ritz.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Very Accomodating

Great old property. Seems to be in a very cool area. Owner had plenty of great suggestions for food and drink around the area but we sadly didn’t get to check them out as we were just staying one night after a concert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stevie H.

A quiet getaway

This space was incredible to stay in. We had everything we could possibly need, and David was very hospitable and thourough in making sure we were completely satisfied with our stay. The area is absolutely perfect for anyone wanting to Branch out of their foodie comfort zone and try some new foods from all over the world! David also has great recommendations on all of the best spots! (: Completely satisfied with this spacious and stylish HomeAway find! We will definitely be booking again if we come back through the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

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Very quaint and in a very good location, walkable to eating and entertainment.

We were in a pinch for a place to stay while traveling and found this space available. It was very comfortable and spacious and clean. David was a wonderful host and turned us on to a nice pub to hear some live jazz music in the area (within walking distance). No problems at all while staying there. The additional fees stacked up and made what we originally thought was going to be a very moderate night's lodging almost double in cost. This was more a surprise than anything. Would recommend this location to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by David

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I'm a musician, bassist, and I make electric basses. Clients include Rascal Flatts and Blues Traveler and a litany of Grammy winners. Company is called CertainBass. put a dot com on it, and you're there. I also teach jazz improvisation to any instrument. The property is 110 years old in an historic district.

Why they chose this property

Thanks to the International Institute being in our neighborhood helping people immigrate, we have over 30 nationalities of humans living in peace and harmony. The food, the people, the art and music; it's all here.

What makes this property unique

Take a walk and stretch your legs after a day's travel, stroll our stunning park, get a good meal, listen to some live music, go back to the apartment, put on an LP and read a book.

Languages:

English