Modern meets Historic, Natural Lighting + High Ceilings, Near Metro

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8446 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Belleville, IL

Memorial Hospital5 min walk
St. Clair County Historical Society12 min walk
The Edge2 min drive
St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Floor Double Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor King

1 King Bed

3rd Floor Futon

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Twin Bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

High ceilings, exposed brick walls, & beautiful Brazilian cherry wood floors make this luxury loft a place you won’t easily forget. The perfect cross between modern & historic, with updated appliances and historic features. Conveniently located near the metro station and just a short ride to downtown St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base, and Southwestern Community College (SWIC), and is walking distance to the St. Clair County Courthouse. You'll fall in love with this amazing loft and the location!

The space
This spacious, luxury loft is part of the historic Reichert building that was built in 1879 by the Reichert Family. You will love the fine details of this historic loft, including the original, burled wood doors and impressive woodworking details throughout the second floor. The 2400 square foot second floor was once used as a mercantile and a boarding house. During Prohibition, the 2400 square foot third floor was converted to a speakeasy. The building was completely renovated while keeping the original trim, doors and windows.
In the commercial space below, we have a small venue space/wine/bourbon bar that has live music on Thursday through Saturday. The music is usually from 7-11pm. Most guests come down and enjoy.

Location
Located in downtown Belleville, and walking distance to shops and restaurants and the court house. Conveniently located near the metro station and just a short ride to downtown St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base, and Southwestern Community College (SWIC). Only a few blocks away from St. Clair County Courthouse.

TV & Internet
Guests have internet access throughout both floors. 42” in living room on the second floor. 42” on third floor. Both TVs have Cable access.

Upstairs Bar & Rec Area
This property has plenty of space for you to spread out. The third floor is complete with rec area, bar, and full kitchen. Enjoy a drink! Relax with a game of ping pong.

Kitchen
This gourmet kitchen is complete with granite counters and a built-in breakfast bar. Guests always comment on the impressive, modern fridge and freezer. The 6 burner gas stove is perfect for cooking up a family dinner, and we provide all the cooking and dish ware you need. Enough seating for everyone to sit together and enjoy a meal.

The Bedrooms
We can sleep up to 8 guests in 4 separate bedrooms and one futon. One king bed, one queen bed, one double bed, one twin bed and one futon. One bathroom each floor. All rooms have multiple windows with ample natural lighting. Three of the bedrooms have ceiling fans.

Laundry
Washer and dryer are available for guest use, and are located on the third floor. Detergent is provided, free of charge.

Parking
The home has one private parking space, located in the back parking lot which is attached to the building. Additional street parking spots are available.

Accessibility & Security
There are 4 stairs outside the unit and roughly 28 stairs going up to the unit itself. From the second floor to the third floor also has stairway. The 2nd and 3rd floors do not have an elevator so you must be able to climb the staircase and carry luggage. This is a historic building, so the stairs are steep. Cameras are in the parking lot and entrance way of the building, including the foyer. Please note: only registered guests are allowed at the unit.

Added bonus, we have a small wine bar located in the commercial space below the loft. We have music Thursday-Saturday most weeks from 7-11pm.

Property manager

Conni Tilley

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

"Furniture","Table","Ceiling Fan","Coffee Table","Rug"

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Loft is not child proof.

Events

No events allowed

Only registered guests allowed in the loft.

Pets

No pets allowed

We have allergy issues

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping allowed

No additional Guests in the loft. All guests must be registered to stay.

No Vaping or smoking in the loft or on the property.

The loft is not child proof. Children must be supervised. Running and jumping that will interrupt business on the first floor is not allowed.

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: Only registered guests allowed in the loft.

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

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belleville

Located in Belleville, this condo is in the city centre and near a metro station. The Orchards Golf Course and St. Clair Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Edge and Kruta Bakery. Eckert’s Millstadt Farm and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Belleville, IL

What's nearby

Memorial Hospital - 5 min walk
St. Clair County Historical Society - 12 min walk
The Edge - 2 min drive
Memorial Hospital Belleville - 8 min drive
O'Fallon Family Sports Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

Belleville Station - 2 min drive
St. Louis Gateway Station - 23 min drive
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪d.s. vespers Sports Pub and Eatery - ‬3 min drive
‪BEAST Craft BBQ - ‬19 min walk
‪White Cottage - ‬14 min walk
‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern meets Historic, Natural Lighting + High Ceilings, Near Metro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern meets Historic, Natural Lighting + High Ceilings, Near Metro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern meets Historic, Natural Lighting + High Ceilings, Near Metro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern meets Historic, Natural Lighting + High Ceilings, Near Metro located?

Located in the heart of Belleville, this condo is within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Hospital and Labor and Industry Museum. St. Clair County Historical Society and The Edge are also within 1 mile (2 km). Belleville Station is 21 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gracie M.

30 June 2024

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

Only thing

The only thing I did not know when I rented it was just how many stairs there were to get to the main level… Since most of our party were 70 years or older, the initial staircase was a bit of a challenge Otherwise, it was a very pleasant day and environment

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

14 May 2024

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

Great place, highly recommend

Excellent property, very well cared for. Owner takes a lot of pride and it shows.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

8 May 2024

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

Perfect

Very nice property and owners

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

21 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Experience

My family and I loved our stay here. The pictures in the listing do not capture how beautiful this property is. Everything is clean and well cared for. Very comfortable. There is plenty of space for a large group. The owner was super nice during check in. I like that she had a binder of information for anything we might need to know, like how to work the tv and nearby businesses. 100% would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B., Houston

14 Oct 2023

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

What a great place to stay!

We love this place! Our second stay was as good as the first. Conni is marvelous with communication. We will be back! ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

7 Sept 2023

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

Best Workout

Everything was excellent once you got past the 35 step entrance.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G., Branson West, MO

2 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Place for Two Families

If you have a large group this condo will be perfect for you, we had plenty of space for our two families. The condo is located in a historic older building with lots of charm. The main kitchen had everything you might need and the frig is huge. 3 of the 4 bedrooms are great sized and the water pressure in the showers is nice and strong. The condo is located right on Main Street and you can walk to shops, restaurants, and bars. Our host met us at check-in and was very nice showed everything and gave us some good recommendations. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

17 May 2023

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

Beautiful loft in downtown Belleville, IL

The space was wonderful for a large group (6). The ping pong table was a huge hit with my adult children. The bar downstairs had live music and great drinks. A fun and welcoming environment by Conni and Bill!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher R.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

nice location.

very nice .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

19 Mar 2023

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

Amazing!!!

This is a very cool property. The downtown, old building touches was beautiful. We had plenty of space for 8. Wonderful kitchen as we fixed meals and had plenty of space… cant beat the downstairs Bourbon Bar and live music that the adults enjoyed in the evening. Only 20-25 minutes from downtown St. Louis so made our visit so worth it. The host was amazing as Conni was easy to communicate with and very welcoming. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Bloomington, Illinois

19 Feb 2023

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

Lovely girls’ weekend stay

We rented this property for a girls weekend and had a lovely time. Space was clean and perfect set up for us. Host met us early to check us in and was very gracious. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

23 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful property and better owner!

We had a great experience! The property is great and owner was so incredibly helpful. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Fabulous character property

We had two families stay at this property for a weekend getaway before school started. The loft is such an incredible space with great character. It is apparent the owners have put a lot of work into the property and are still working on it. Things to be aware of, it is an old building with a steep narrow stairwell to get to the residence floor. Conni was very communicative until she got tied up at the bar on the first floor, which they also own. She escorted is up personally and gave us a tour when we arrived. We really enjoyed our evenings on the balcony after the kids went to bed since we had beautiful weather. All in all it was a yolace to stay for a great price. With able bodies people who have no issues with stairs, we would definitely stay there again?

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

18 July 2022

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

Charming space!

The space was perfect! High ceilings, plenty of space, great host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

28 June 2022

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

Great stay!

Our stay was peaceful and our location was great. The loft was clean and expansive just as described. We loved walking downtown for evenings out.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

28 June 2022

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

Fabulous

We had a wonderful time at this awesome property. Could not have been any better. 5 adults and 2 kids. It had room for everyone. Connie was a great host. We certainly would stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Colorado Springs, CO

15 May 2022

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

What a wonderful place to stay and enjoy downtown Belleville! This place is amazing!!

We needed a place for overflow family in for a wedding! It is in a perfect location! It is very well stocked! The owners are very accommodating and friendly!! We will be coming back!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

9 May 2022

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

Great place to spend the week.

I would recommend this loft for anyone, great place to stay, comfortable bed and plenty of room to spread out.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S., Spring City, TN, USA

8 Mar 2022

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

Historical!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Coni was on site to greet us. She is very friendly and personally gave us a tour of the property along with a short history of the place. We all loved the story of how the third floor used to be speakeasy back in the day. Although it was a bit drafty in one of the rooms, it was very spacious and comfortable. We were there over a weekend and there was a small band playing in the Venue on the first floor but the music was not too loud and was enjoyable. My daughter and I were there for a niece's bridal shower and we had plenty of room to complete last minute details for the big day. There was still some restoration work going on in the foyer but it was not a hindrance. I can't wait to see it when it's all completed. My family and I would definitely stay again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

13 Feb 2022

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

Exactly what we needed!

We came into town to see a sick friend. It was the space & place that were exactly what we needed. We could walk to restaurants & bars. The place was beautiful. Had everything and more than we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

4 Jan 2022

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

Roomy family friendly home

Being new to VRBO, I was a bit anxious about booking a place for a special family celebration. Spacious and clean, the home was remodeled with a great deal of TLC. Having 2 large, open kitchens was also a HUGE benefit, as the space allowed everyone to pitch in for making dinner. Truly a fabulous place! The home definitely contributed to a perfect holiday getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

14 Dec 2021

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

Out of Town Colleagues

Had a couple of colleagues visiting from Germany and this place was perfect for them! Location was great.....close to shops and restaurants. They loved having extra space to relax and recharge! Thanks Conni for being such a good hostess!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B., Houston, TX

12 Oct 2021

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

Great place!

Very nice property. Great appliances and appointments! Would stay again. Thanks, Conni!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacie A.

13 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful and spacious

My friends and I met in Belleville for a girls’ weekend and were very comfy at Conni’s place. Conni was a gracious host and we loved hearing about the history of the place. Would definitely recommend this truly unique home away from home!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

2 Jan 2021

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

Belleville treasure

The loft space exceeds expectations! My brother and I isolated there for two weeks before a holiday visit with our parents. The space was incredible for us to work, exercise, chill out, and cook together. We agreed that the atmosphere improved our stress and mental health after a crazy year. We ordered delivery from some fantastic local restaurants. My only complaint is that the weather wasn’t better for us to enjoy the patio more 😊! Highly recommend. Thank you, Conni!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Conni Tilley

Conni and Bill have been married for 33 years. They have one son and live about 1-1/2 miles from the loft. Conni works in the building so she is readily available in case anything is needed. In 33 years of marriage, they have traveled all over the US and internationally.

We love meeting new people and sharing stories!

Why they chose this property

This is an amazing building with lots of great history. In the 1920's, the 3rd floor was used as a speakeasy. In the later years, the 2nd floor was a boarding house. Rumor has it that Samuel Clemens stayed here while passing through.