Historic luxury retreat

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
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Outdoor space
Parking available
Kitchen

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St Louis, MO

St. Louis Union Station
‪2 min drive‬
Enterprise Center
‪3 min drive‬
Busch Stadium
‪3 min drive‬
St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Susan Holeman

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Possibly with prior approval

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$50/night extra for each adult over 4

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Louis

Lafayette Square, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this holiday home. City Museum and Fox Theater 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

St Louis, MO

What's nearby

St. Louis Union Station - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Enterprise Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Busch Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
City Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Gateway Arch - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

Stadium Station - 3 min drive
St. Louis Gateway Station - 18 min walk
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
‪Landry's - ‬2 min drive
‪The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern - ‬3 min drive
‪Grand Hall Lounge Union Station - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic luxury retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic luxury retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic luxury retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic luxury retreat located?

Located in Lafayette Square, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of The St. Louis Wheel and Enterprise Center. St. Louis Union Station and Busch Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). St. Louis Gateway Station is 18 minutes by foot and Stadium Station is 29 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason Z.

1 Apr 2025

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

Unique cool setup

Well worth the experience; friendly neighbors, easy parking. Local market & brewery down the street a bonus!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crista P.

17 Feb 2025

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

Amazing galentines!

3 over 50 friends met for a galentines friend get together. Had an amazing visit. The house is absolutely gorgeous. It was extremely clean and very comfortable. Susan the manager was extremely responsive and very delightful to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

16 Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

5 Dec 2024

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

Thanksgiving to remember

My family of five, all adults, had a magical holiday in this historic home. We cooked, watched football, played games, read quietly, walked the neighborhood park, and frequented neighborhood businesses. The character of the home delighted us throughout!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri E.

19 Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth K.

10 Oct 2024

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

St. Louis wedding

Beautiful property! Great location. House was immaculate, well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, toilet paper, etc. lots of antiques in the house. Neighborhood was wonderful. Took walks in the neighborhood and Lafayette park both mornings we were there. Very safe and historic neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

29 Sept 2024

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

Historic house

Great location - walking distance to restaurants

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charly D.

21 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Recommend!

The neighborhood was super cute (sister city to New Orleans so it has that vibe). The house is a classic historic home with all the historic charm so make sure you are familiar with that (loud settling noises, odd lighting, a little stuffy ). One key thing to note, one of the beds is too small for a 5,6” or taller person. This ruled out 2 of our 3 person group from sleeping on that bed. That bed in particular was very uncomfortable also. We thoroughly enjoyed the movie room and the spacious kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

18 Aug 2024

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

Perfect getaway for our baseball weekend

Gorgeous house with so many amentites. We loved staying here for our double- header Cardinals weekend!! Group of four adults and had a wonderful time in this beautiful home!! Host was very accommodating and communication was wonderful!! Thank you for a great time!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

eric g.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pink concert

The location was perfect for what we went down to St. Louis for. Communication was great with the owners and checking and checkout was easy. Very nice home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

14 July 2024

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

Perfect house and location for our road trip!

Driving in from Columbus as a family of 5 we wanted a house that had historic culture, and this place did not disappoint! Lafayette square is awesome and the house was great. Plenty of room for our family and the bonus theater room was great for the kids to unwind after a busy day. Host was responsive and helpful too!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

9 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

1 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Meagan S.

27 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

27 June 2024

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

Great location!

This home is located in such a convenient and interesting area. Easy drive to downtown and all the activities located in Forest Park, and if we wanted to walk, we could easily reach several restaurants and pubs, Lafayette Park, and Clementines ice cream (highly recommend). The home itself has a very well stocked kitchen, and we made almost all our meals during our stay. The back deck was a quiet place to hang out and visit, and the home itself is a fascinating piece of history to explore and read about. The host met us personally on arrival and was available for any questions, and we had no issues during our stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

27 June 2024

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

First time but not the last

We had never been to St. Louis for a vacation. The house was fantastic. We’re all huge fans of vintage building technics. The attention to details from the oversized trim to the high ceilings throughout, this house was all we could’ve dreamed of. Susan was so inviting and helpful, prompt to respond and more than willing to help our stay maximize its potential. This is a real gem and in a beautiful community with a pride in its appearance unmatched as far as we’ve seen. We would love the chance to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia O.

11 Apr 2024

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

Home away from home

We loved staying at this house. It was in a great neighborhood with a great park and some great cafes/restaurants within walking distance. I highly recommend going to the pond in Lafayette Square Park and seeing the swans (there were other birds and turtles, too). It’s a cute couple that were nesting while we were there with 3 eggs in their nest. The house was perfect for our family of 4. The third floor was great for unwinding after a long day of sightseeing. We’ll definitely try to rent this place again if we head back to St. Louis. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

8 Apr 2024

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

Great stay

It was our first trip to St. Louis.The property manager was excellent to communicate with . The historic neighborhood was wonderful and the history of the home was very cool. One note, there a many stairs so keep that in mind if you have physical limitations. Overall a super stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jerie A.

18 Mar 2024

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

Lovely historic home

This lovely historical home was a special place to celebrate a getaway weekend in St Louis. We enjoyed the nearby cafe for morning coffee at Park Avenue Cafe ( their cappuccino chocolate chip muffins are delish) and the restaurants. The back deck of the home was great for visiting with friends. The decor and architecture were elegant, the art fascinating. Hosts wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heliett S.

17 Jan 2024

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

Sanchez reunion was a success

Our trip to St. Louis was great. The house was marvelous. It was such a treat to be there for the holidays because the house decorated so nicely and the neighborhood was alive with lights and decorations. We would return in a heartbeat. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful location and fantastic communication with host

The house was in the perfect location in a quiet neighborhood with access to lots of wonderful local restaurants. Also easy access to the highways. The host was fantastic. She was very responsive when I had to make several changes to my reservation, during my stay, and even afterwards. The movie theater on the top floor was such a fun surprise!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Where do you live?

19 Oct 2023

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

Wedding weekend

This is a beautiful historic home with plenty of wonderful details. Home is just as pictured. It is in a quiet neighborhood close to several restaurants and downtown. I wish we had been able to stay longer. It was a perfect place for our weekend. Check in process was easy and welcoming. I hope to stay again sometime!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

30 Sept 2023

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

Great Lafayette Square home

This was a wonderful experience. A very nice historic home in a lovely neighborhood. Great restaurants within walking distance and a very short drive from anything you might want to do in St. Louis. The host was very kind and attentive.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jordan M.

26 Sept 2023

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

Majestic Historic Property!

Shared this Vrbo with friends to attend a conference at Union Station/Stifel Theater. We were all very impressed! Great historic beautiful property, well maintained and well stocked with essentials for your visit. The bed was a bit too firm for my taste which is the reason for the 4/5 stars. Loved the porch and location. Communication with Susan was excellent. Would 100% stay again and recommend to friends !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Lynne C.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

needs updating and refreshing

lovely historic building unfortunately, the bedding needs updating and the ripped curtains and broken blinds need replacing. Windows all sealed shut so no fresh air upstairs adding to the musty smell. Susan was an excellent host and sorted out a few issues very early on which enabled us to have a comfortable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Holeman

Why they chose this property

I love older homes and this house has so much character, is nestled in St. Louis' premier historic neighborhood, sits on a quiet street, and is close to downtown.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing backyard deck....convenient location...quiet... comfortable...nicely furnished.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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