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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10269 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

St. Louis, MO

Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum15 min walk
St. Louis Union Station6 min drive
St. Louis Zoo9 min drive
St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)22 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Dave, the host of this gorgeous home, went above and beyond to make our stay extremely enjoyable. We were a party of ten...

Erika G.

Mar 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #2 on 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 on 2nd Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4 on 3rd Floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #5 on 3rd Floor

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom #1 on 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #2 on 2nd Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3 on 3rd Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4 in Basement Family Room Area

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath on 1st Floor

Toilet

Master Bathroom #1 on 2nd Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Family & Friends House Across From Tower Grove Park

Climb the front steps of a remarkably preserved craftsman period house with its exterior character intact. Inside is a modern space that's been remodeled top to bottom to a high level of quality and style, including a chef's kitchen and formal dining area.

The house is the perfect place for large groups and families wanting plenty of space to spread out, relax and spend time together. Very kid friendly with porta cribs, highchairs, strollers and a baby monitor available for your use.

Great place if you are in town visiting family and friends, attending a wedding, taking in many of the attractions St Louis has to offer, or attending a business function with co-workers.

The house has a well-equipped chef’s kitchen, large dining area with seating for 10, large family room in basement, and fenced-in backyard with patio furniture and gas BBQ gill. The house is well-appointed, cozy, clean and well maintained.

The house has 3 floors and a basement. On the 1st floor is the Entry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Half Bath. From the Kitchen is the back door leading to the first-floor deck where the gas grill is located and the fenced-in back yard with patio furniture.

On the 2nd floor, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The Master Bedroom with king-size bed has an ensuite Full Master Bathroom. Bedroom #2 with a queen-size bed and Bedroom #3 with a full-size bed share Full Bathroom #2. Off the Master Bedroom Suite is the back door to the second-floor deck.

On the 3rd floor, there are 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Bedroom #4 with the full-size bed and Bedroom #5 with the king-size bed share Full Bathroom #3.

All the beds are super comfortable with memory foam mattresses.

The basement has the Family Room and Full Bathroom #4. Besides the 2 large couches, there is a lot of room to put blow up mattresses for extra sleeping places. The basement door allows easy access to the back yard.
The basement has a workstation with monitor where you can connect your laptop if you need a place to do some work. The 200 MB WiFi connection provides you internet access to throughout the house. Big screen TVs in the Living Room and Family Room with full cable TV access to quite a few channels including movies and sports.

The house is on a corner, so there is plenty of parking right next to the side of the house. There is also a gate in the fence from the side of the house that allows you direct access to the back yard and back door.

We are only minutes to:

St Louis major attractions

Tower Grove Park (0 Miles)
Missouri Botanical Gardens (1.5 Miles)
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery Tours (2.5 Miles)
St Louis Science Center (3 Miles)
The Fabulous Fox Theatre (3 Miles)
Soulard Farmers Market (3 Miles)
St Louis Aquarium at Union Station (4 Miles)
The St Louis Wheel at Union Station (4 Miles)
Downtown St Louis (4 Miles)
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (4 Miles)
St Louis Blues Hockey at Enterprise Center (4 Miles)
Forest Park Attractions
- Jewel Box (4.5 Miles)
- St Louis Zoo (5 Miles)
- The Muny (5 Miles)
- Missouri History Museum (5 Miles)
- St Louis Art Museum (6 Miles)
CIty Museum (5 Miles)
St Louis Cardinals Baseball at Busch Stadium (5 Miles)
St Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum (5 Miles)
Convention Center (5 Miles)
Gateway Arch National Park (5.5 Miles)
Grant's Farm (7.5 Miles)
The Magic House, St Louis Children’s Museum (11.5 Miles)
The National Museum of Transportation (16 Miles)

Universities

Saint Louis University (2.5 Miles)
Webster University (6 Miles)
Washington University in St. Louis (7 Miles)
University of Missouri-St. Louis (15 Miles)

Hospitals

Saint Louis University Hospital (2 Miles)
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital (1.5 Miles)
St. Louis Children's Hospital (3.5 Miles)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (3.5 Miles)
Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Main Campus (13 Miles)
Missouri Baptist Medical Center (13 Miles)
Guest access
All approved guests will have full private access to the entire property.
Other things to note
We really value you as our guest. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requests during your stay.

Property manager

Dave Carson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Relax in the generously-sized sitting area with seating for the whole group

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

St. Louis

This holiday home is located in Tower Grove South, a neighbourhood in St. Louis. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Park and Mississippi River, while Fox Theater and City Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, or head to an event or a match at Enterprise Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 15 min walk
St. Louis Union Station - 6 min drive
Enterprise Center - 7 min drive
St. Louis Zoo - 9 min drive
Busch Stadium - 11 min drive

Getting around

Grand Station - 4 min drive
St. Louis Gateway Station - 10 min drive
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
‪Grey Fox Pub - ‬15 min walk
‪Terror Tacos - ‬11 min walk
‪City Park Grill - ‬15 min walk
‪Food Truck Friday at Tower Grove Park - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family & Friends House Across From Tower Grove Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family & Friends House Across From Tower Grove Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family & Friends House Across From Tower Grove Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Family & Friends House Across From Tower Grove Park located?

Located in Tower Grove South, this family-friendly St. Louis holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tower Grove Park and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum. Forest Park is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Felisa C.

27 June 2024

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

St Louis Family Vacation Home

This property is an excellent choice for a family vacation for all ages. It is equipped with lots of baby gear and kids toys. The bedrooms were inviting and perfect for our family vacation. The house is across the street from Tower Grove Park. Beautiful view and walking distance to many park activities! The property manager was always available and provided detailed information for the property and check in process. I highly recommend this house for you stay in St Louis !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika G., Columbia, Missouri

26 Mar 2024

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

Fabulous property

Dave, the host of this gorgeous home, went above and beyond to make our stay extremely enjoyable. We were a party of ten (5 couples). We found all of the bedrooms very well appointed. The beds were super comfortable. I particularly enjoyed the comfy dining room chairs as we spent a lot of time around the table. Dave was immediately available to answer any questions we had. He even gave our personal chef a tour of the kitchen so she could catalog the dishes/tools she would require. This is THE MOST completely stocked kitchen you will ever find in a rental home. I actually had utensil envy. The home is directly across from Tower Grove Park. There are lots of coffee shops/restaurants within walking distance. We have visited many VRBO homes and this one ranks in the top 3. Loved it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

20 Mar 2024

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

Great Stay

We really enjoyed the property and the location and would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina B.

26 Feb 2024

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

Great house!

This house worked great! I stayed there with my husband and our three adult children (with one spouse). There is plenty of room and the amenities were great! Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

19 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful home in great location

Dave’s place is beautifully remodeled with modern conveniences and plenty of room for the 3 60+ couples that stayed here. Great location and beautiful views of the park across the street. Dave made sure the sidewalks were cleaned after an unexpected snowstorm before we checked in. Definitely want to come back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

12 Oct 2023

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

Perfect location and great house!

We loved being right at Tower Grove Park. Walked to the farmer's market Saturday morning and to Grand to eat. House is perfect for families and well equipped with everything you might need. Kitchen is well stocked if you want to cook as well. Nice backyard with patio seating. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

1 Oct 2023

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

We want to go back!

Very comfortable, great location, beautiful house. Convenient side of house parking. Thoughtful supply of snacks available & good kitchen supplies provided. We highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ange A., Kansas

25 July 2023

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

Fantastic Family Vacation

This property exceeded our expectations! We met up with our adult children and grandchildren for four wonderful nights. Super clean, very spacious and well appointed. Dave has thought of everything. We would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

24 Apr 2023

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

Just what we hoped for

We’re a group of 5 women looking for 5 (appropriate) bedrooms which can be hard to find. It’s usually 3 great rooms, one acceptable and one child’s room. This property had 5 adult beautifully decorated rooms and 5 bathrooms along with a large dining table and finished basement where we spent the evening on the couch. You can see the attention to detail in the home and the presentation for guests. Towels on each bed, bathrooms with full amenities, a nicely stocked kitchen including snacks. Our goal was to find a home where we could live together for a few days and reconnect and we did exactly that. Thanks Dave, your house is beautiful! We had a great time!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

RaVae L.

11 Jan 2023

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

Amazing: overly-used word but ACCURATE!

The owner has thought of everything! Bring your clothes and toothbrush. That’s it! Parking is great. The little coffee shop (Hartford) around the corner has a great vibe and breakfast menu. Easy walking and sidewalks are great. Tower Grove Park right in front of the house is a great place to run off energy. If the weather is bad, you’ve got the whole basement to spread out. In fact, the whole house just feels spacious, bright, open and cheery. We loved that the Christmas decorations were left up, because this was our family time for Christmas. Super-easy access just blocks from Kingshighway Blvd and minutes from many of STL attractions. Hope I didn’t use the word “great” too much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

4 Aug 2022

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

Great owner!

We stayed recently with six people - three adults and three children. Plenty of room to spread out. Incredibly clean and well maintained. Bedding was comfy. Lots of little extras provided - snacks, bottled water, etc. - that gave it all a nice homy feel. There were a few hiccups with recent flooding in the St. Louis area (not the owner’s fault) that led to some breakers that needed to be flipped back, etc. Owner was quick to answer his phone late at night when we checked in and followed up to make sure everything was still going well. House was in perfect condition and we would definitely want to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

12 July 2022

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

Perfect location

We walked to park, botanical garden, and nearby restaurants. The house had all the amenities we needed. Lots of kids stuff which was helpful. We would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dave Carson

Hi, my name is Dave and the owner of this house. My wife Pam and I live in Manchester, MO which is a suberb of St Louis and is 18 miles miles from this house. My wife and I both had computer science degrees. I graduated from Univerisity of Missouri at Rolla, which is now called Missouri University of Science and Technology. Pam graduated from Iowa State Univestify.

We are blessed with a son and daughter, who have made us very proud of their careers and for the 4 grandchildren and counting (2 boys and 2 gilrls).

Even though we are retired, we both keep a very busy life style including hosting this house.

Why they chose this property

After retirement, I decided to rehab houses since I have always been a do-it-yourselfer including rehabbing my son and daughter's as-is houses. It's a far cry from designing computer software, but much less stressful and very rewarding,

My beautiful 5BR/4.5BA craftsman style home has been renovated from top to bottom by myself and St. Louis’ most talented craftsmen using only the finest materials and finishes. My goal was to restore the house to replicate the style of the house when it was built in 1910 but make the home more comfortable by adding modern conveniences.

What makes this property unique

What caught my eye when I looked to buy the house was the historic neighborhood and that it was directly across the street from the internationally acclaimed Tower Grove Park. The house is within 5 miles of the major attractions in St Louis, which convinced me this would be the perfect location for visitors coming to St Louis.

I am happy for the opportunity to make my house your home away from home.