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The Lady Emma|Lafayette Park|Bowling / ABODEbucks

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lafayette Avenue 1709, St. Louis, Missouri, 63104
  • St. Louis Union Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Enterprise Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Busch Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Crib and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

4 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

The Lady Emma|Lafayette Park|Bowling / ABODEbucks

Summary:
Make yourself at home at "The Lady Emma" this historic gem located in Lafayette Square. This family home has been renovated into a beautiful modern space that meet’s today standards. You'll love this spacious and bright living space, perfect for family vacations and business travelers, book your stay at this 3BR/3BA home today! Featured amenities:

✔ 4 BRs (4 Beds)
✔ 6 Smart TVs
✔ 2 Living Rooms (Workstation)
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Washer/Dryer
✔ Top Floor Game Room
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi

The Space:
Welcome to this striking, three-level, 3600+ sq. ft. home, where you can experience the ambiance of a historic retreat enriched by contemporary amenities that will blow you away.

On the main floor, relax and watch a movie in the tastefully appointed living room, prepare your favorite culinary creations in the open kitchen, or even do some work if you are traveling on business in the Den. On the second story, you'll find three comfort-forward, calming bedrooms. Finally, a wow-worthy, decked-out entertainment center awaits you on the third floor.

You may never want to leave the house once you set your sights on the fun amenities installed on the top floor.

LIVING ROOM + THE DEN
Cozy up and create memorable moments with your family in the living room, part of the first floor's attractions with a plush and ornate sofa and ottoman with modern-meets-traditional décor.

The ground floor features another living room we call "The Den." Besides another lounge-worthy spot to watch a movie, it offers a private, fully equipped workstation for business travelers and remote learners.

KITCHEN & DINING
Half of the ground floor is reserved for kitchen and dining. Spacious granite countertops and a vast stove-topped kitchen island offer plenty of space where you can prepare your culinary masterpieces. Numerous cooking appliances make for the effortless and fun preparation of any meal imaginable.

The dining area connects the living room and the kitchen. The large mid-century style dining table can easily accommodate an entire dinner party for a mouth-watering gourmet dinner.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS – 3 BEDROOMS
On to the second floor! Choose from three comfortable and fully furnished calming bedrooms and get all the rest you need to continue your St. Louis Scavenger Hunt!

BATHROOMS
Besides the master bathroom attached to the double queen bedrooms, this exquisite home features another full bath and one more half bath for maximum convenience and comfort. All bathrooms are equipped with essential toiletries and premium towels, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own.

REC ROOM
Don’t forget about the rec room. Here is where all the fun starts. Organize vacation tournaments and see who comes out on top. Yes, there is an entire personal bowling alley waiting for you.

Guest Access:
Guests have private access to the entire house as well as free Wi-Fi, free parking, complimentary coffee, and access to the laundry with a washing machine and dryer.

✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Air Conditioning
✔ Heating
✔ Pack' n Play/Travel Crib
✔ Laundry Room with Washer/Dryer
✔ Iron/Board
✔ Free Private Parking

CONTACTLESS, KEYLESS ENTRY
To ensure a smooth and seamless check-in, you’ll receive a personal entry code that is only valid during your stay. Simply plug in your unique entry ID, and voila, it’s vacation time!

GUEST PORTAL
ABODEbucks aims to “WOW!” with a personalized, second-to-none experience before, during, and after your stay. With the click of a link, you can access your own Guest Portal to check reservation info, locate the home, and even open the door. Even better, it’s loaded with plenty of property-specific goodies, including 60+ shopping, dining, and activities we think you’ll love!

The Neighborhood:
The house is nestled in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood, St. Louis, Missouri, less than 10 minutes away from the vibrant downtown area. Feel free to walk along the neighborhood to discover some great restaurants, bars, museums, and nightlife. The nearby Lafayette park is home to some excellent outdoor summer concerts.

✔ Enterprise Center (4 min away)
✔ Busch Stadium (5 min away)
✔ Missouri Botanical Garden (5 min away)
✔ Downtown St. Louis (7 min away)
✔ City Museum (7 min away)
✔ The Arch (8 min away)
✔ Saint Louis Art Museum (13 min away)
✔ Saint Louis Zoo (13 min away)
✔ St. Louis Lambert International Airport (18 min away)

***Distance times are calculated if you are traveling by car

Getting Around:
The best way to get around is by car with most highways conveniently nearby. You can also use the Metro link light rail system to get to many major attractions. Metro's efficient light rail system offers stops throughout the city.

St. Louis has both UBER and Lyft available. You'll also see lots of Lime and Bird electric scooters throughout the city, so you can zoom wherever you'd like!

Other Things to Note:
GUEST VETTING
ABODEbucks loves hosting guests of all creeds, races, and nationalities. This said, to protect neighborhoods and properties from parties, reservation inquiries from local guests with few or no reviews will likely be denied.

PRIVACY-SAFE NOISE MONITORING
This home is equipped with NoiseAware monitoring devices that alert us if noise levels increase over reasonable levels. In addition, it allows us to reach out and request that levels are reduced to appropriate levels. To protect your privacy, the monitors do not record audio.

GUEST VERIFICATION
SafelyStay, Inc. verifies the identity of guests and checks criminal databases to confirm reservations.

TRUST & SAFETY
The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee include up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 for accidental property damage and bodily injury.

The Trust & Safety Fee allows the security deposit to be waived while protecting you, your group, and the property should an accident happen. The $88 fee is collected at the time of payment and labeled as "Trust & Safety Fee" or "Management Fee."

NIGHTLY PRICING
Our goal is to provide each guest with a beautiful stay at a great value. Therefore, the nightly price has been pre-discounted based on the market value of your requested dates.

COVID-19 CLEANING CERTIFIED
The entire ABODEbucks team has completed the "Health, Cleaning, Disinfecting and Personal Protective Equipment for Workers who Clean Vacation Rental Homes" certification and has been trained on today's best practices to keep guests safe and healthy by following strict and elevated cleaning guidelines. As a result, you can rest a bit easier when staying with ABODEbucks.

HOUSE RULES
This home has been carefully designed and outfitted for the comfort of vacationers and business travelers. Please do not inquire if the following items don't work with your plans.

✔ Primary renter must be 25+ years old
✔ Pets are not permitted on the property
✔ No smoking inside the home
✔ No additional guests - If more guests are expected, please add them to the reservation
✔ No Parties - If the guests exceed the number stated in your reservation, it will be considered a party
✔ Quiet time is 10 pm - 9 am (including weekends). The neighbors are proud of their quiet, peaceful neighborhood, and we ask our guests to be respectful. Please keep voices and music down during quiet hours.
✔ Outdoor areas off-limits after 10 pm
✔ Nothing can be taped, pinned, or attached to walls, ceilings, or hung from the lighting fixtures. No glitter or confetti.

Interaction with Guests:
We are proud to have ABODEbucks, a professional St. Louis-based Management company, taking care of your check-in, check-out, and any emergency needs.

They will be accessible 24/7 via phone, text, or the app. Expect a quick and prompt response.

Property manager

ABODEbucks

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

St. Louis

Lafayette Square, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this holiday home. St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Forest Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for St. Louis Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Busch Stadium.
Map
St. Louis, Missouri

What's nearby

  • St. Louis Union Station - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Enterprise Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • City Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gateway Arch - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Busch Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 3 min drive
  • Stadium Station - 3 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Molly's in Soulard - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪1860 Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Duke's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lady Emma|Lafayette Park|Bowling / ABODEbucks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lady Emma|Lafayette Park|Bowling / ABODEbucks?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lady Emma|Lafayette Park|Bowling / ABODEbucks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lady Emma|Lafayette Park|Bowling / ABODEbucks located?

This family-friendly St. Louis holiday home is located in Lafayette Square, within 2 mi (3 km) of Soulard Farmer's Market, Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center. St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are also within 3 miles (5 km). St. Louis Gateway Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Historic Home
This house was lovely, and we thoroughly enjoyed all the games available on the third floor. We were very impressed with cleanliness and thoughtfulness of amenities. Convenient location to downtown and also walkable to a few cute restaurants. The house is adjacent to an intersection of two larger roads, so there was a little bit of overnight traffic sounds/sirens, but not too bad. The 5 PM check-in time is later than what I am used to, so definitely plan around that. Overall, we were very pleased and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with plenty of space
Great game room. Plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas getaway
We loved our stay! The Lady Emma was better than the pictures! My kids so wanted to stay longer! The house offers so much! Bowling alley, games, pool table, plus lots of nice touches in case we forgot things which we did! We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all good
conveniently located for things we did
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Perfect for a larger group. Tons of space. Game room was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in great location!
Had a wonderful stay for a quick, little family getaway. The home was beautiful and my boys ( 6 and 2) loved the game room and all of the extra fun toys. The home is located in quiet, safe area that is located close to all of the fun spots around town! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home!
We stayed to attend my son’s wedding in Forest Park. We were only 10 minutes from everything and family staying in hotels downtown. Definitely beat out staying at the top hotels there!!! The home was so lovely, updated, and beautiful pieces of furniture. It was stocked with everything you’d need at home. We enjoyed walking to dinner around the corner, the precious ice cream parlor, and the rear parking to not take up spots for the local residents. We would definitely love to stay there again for future visits!! Thank you to the host and the cleaning lady for being so gracious because we had a ton of luggage and wedding decorations to pack up and drive back to New Orleans the morning of our departure!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lady Emma Stay
Little things and issues but property manager was in touch quick… the front door lock wasn’t working, and the back steps are completely falling apart- not sure why that is not roped up but it’s not safe at all- it’s an accident waiting to happen. Other than that, another great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with all the nice-to-haves
The house was clean, fun, and was in a great location. There is so much space — you could really bring the whole clan with you if you needed to. The house, rooms, beds, and amenities are all great. The ONLY complaint we had was that the property manager was (and is still) overly communicative. Just so many messages and emails leading up to, and especially on, check-in day. Many more than were necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They provide everything you might need
wonderful stay, the house has tons of amenities. Some of the rooms are a little warm on hot days but overall a wonderful place to stay. the walk to the Ice cream shop was almost a daily event. Kids loved the playroom. Safe area to be in and extremely close to town. we would defiantly book this space again if we do another family trip to Saint Louis
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kritina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miss Emma is a fantastic hostess!
This lovely house is everything the photos display and is a lovely property with very modern upgrades throughout. This property is located in one the best spots if you're going to be on the highway a lot or spending all of your time in the city. We were 6 minutes away from the Arch in rush hour traffic, 8 minutes from The Foundry, 7 minutes from The City Museum, the Science Center and the Aquarium. It was a very easy 30 minute drive to Six Flags, as well. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Gorgeous property and close to yummy restaurants
I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Prompt communication, comfy beds, plentiful linens, easy parking and access to freeway/downtown, family friendly property, and safe neighborhood. Our kids loved the duck pin bowling alley!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAT J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lady Emma
The only complaint is the house was so cold. Since it’s a big house and old I understand that, but the one room I stayed in, air was blowing in thru the window frame. The bed was against the window. IT WAS SO COLD IN THAT ROOM! Other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
The property was very clean and close to everything we wanted to do (zoo, aquarium, union station)! We had two children with us under the age of 8 and there were so many things for them to do -toys, games, bowling, pool table. The hosts thought of everything! Highly recommend as we will stay there again when we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2023 Ful-Fam-Fun
The home was great & offered a lot of room to move around, accommodating multiple age groups. The rooms were large, welcoming & cozy; decorated nicely. The three second floor bedrooms were large & comfy! The bedroom on the first floor was fine, but would’ve been more desirable to have had a master sweet, on the first floor, for aging parents unable to climb stairs. The third floor game room was an added bonus which was the reason we opted for this rental & it did not disappoint! There are a lot of stairs in this home, so if the the three level, multiple staircases, are not for you then this abode will not be ideal. The home could use some minor maintenance within, but overall this vaca home was clean & fantastic for our extended family trip. The location of this rental property was perfect! We all felt very safe in the neighborhood & it was a short walking distance to a quaint ice cream shop, coffee shop, a lovely distillery/restaurant & gorgeous park, with playground, picturous gardens & water features. The neighborhood, although historic, was maintained nicely with very little noise. The area was very close to downtown; the Arch, The City Museum & the awesome St Louis Zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great place to stay with family and or friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get to gather
Very nice property, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Home
This home is beautiful and fit our vacation to St Louis perfectly! We came with our son and his family with a total of 10 people from ages 6-71! We had so much fun in St Louis everyday and then came back to have more fun on the 3rd floor with the pool table, bowling alley and video games! .. and even a stroller and baby doll whose name is Ella now! Lol. There was always something for everybody to do. The home is located close to downtown so it was very easy get to all of the things that we wanted to do. We had a Great time and I would definately recommend it to our friends who want to check out St Louis! Thank you for all the services, communication, and features that you offer! So Much Fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best so far
This property was the cleanest and best stocked VRBO we’ve ever had. It’s in a great location with plenty of room for multiple families. We will definitely book again when we’re back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Louis weekend stay
This house was so wonderful, and great for our family. It was fully stocked with tons of extras. The 3rd floor amenities were a huge hit for the kids. The area was very nice and there was a lovely park one block away. I would recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Experience!
We had a great time at The Lady Emma! Everyone loved the house, it was comfortable and in a great location. The property manager returned texts very promptly and was very helpful. I will try to rent this out every year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
What a great place to stay! The game room in the attic is just what our family needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Enjoyed staying at The Lady Emma. Clean, safe area, and close to all the attractions - zoo, botanical gardens, and more. Great toys for our 2 1/2 year old in rec room was also a bonus. Host was very friendly and accommodating. If you stay here, you must visit Clementines Ice Cream Shop - within walking distance and best ice cream I’ve ever had! I’d go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Janie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, fun stay
We absolutely loved the location...little hard to find and get into the 1st time but worth the hassle. We had lots of fun on the 3rd floor, spent most of our time up there. Only complaints we had were no place to go in really bad weather. The nice neighbors across the alley gave us shelter in a basement during the tornado warnings. The other complaint we had was that we only had 1 towel and washcloth per person for our whole stay. Other than that it is a fun stay close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by ABODEbucks

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Established in 2015, ABODEbucks is St. Louis’ leading vacation rental management company. Representing dozens of incredible properties in nearly every amazing St. Louis neighborhood, ABODEbucks is proud of their responsibility to help guests from around the world feel right at home.
ABODEbucks is just a team of happy people making people happy. If considering a visit to St. Louis, count on ABODEbucks to make sure everything is handled to make your stay a comfortable and memorable one

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