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Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 72100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alton, IL
  • Place, Alton Square Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Doorman Square Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL

Escape the daily madness and retreat to this perfectly remodeled historic home - situated in the middle of Upper Alton. A truly unique property, this fully updated 1920s colonial home stands out against its surroundings in a way that is both impressive and welcoming.

While the 1 Acre oversized lot establishes some separation from the outside world, the central location with easy access to shopping,local colleges, and downtown STL is ideal.
The space
The Elm Street Escape is a beautiful house built in the 1930s, and perfectly updated through the years.

Original pocket doors throughout the living and dining rooms, granite counters and new appliances in the kitchen, and a beautiful master bath with dual shower head, rainfall shower.

The option for a 4th bed is available upon request with the use of the pullout couch located in the living room. Pocket doors in both sides of the living room and a downstairs half-bath ensure complete privacy in this arrangement.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the neighborhood

Alton

Alton is home to this vacation home. Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument and Robert Wadlow Statue are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Alton Square Mall and Mineral Springs Mall. Jacoby Arts Center and National Great Rivers Museum are also worth visiting.
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Alton, IL

What's nearby

  • Alton Square Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Doorman Square Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Busch Stadium - 38 min drive - 46.2 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 38 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Saint Louis Bread Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL on May 26, 2026 start from $301, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL located?

Situated in Alton, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center and Alton Square Mall. Fresenius Medical Care and Doorman Square Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have family in Alton and this was rental was perfect for us. Great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house. Great place for our family to celebrate Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Family Reunion

This was a great location for our family to stay while attending a family reunion and seeing the sights.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Awesome House

The house was super clean, super comfortable, awesome communication from the owner and well worth the fee. Highly recommend if you are staying in that Alton Ill area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Great location!

We had a great time in Alton visiting family. We also got to visit St. Louis for part of a day and enjoy the many surrounding areas. This location was prime. Loved the house and driveway! Wish we had more time to stay and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely house! We came to Alton for a family wedding. The house is spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need, the beds are comfortable and the back deck is lovely for relaxing after a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Perfect Stay

Great property for our family. Kids were able to spread out and play. Close to everything we needed. Beds were very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Beautiful House

We had such a wonderful time. Loved the deck in the back and location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John P.

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

Great house

We liked the house very much
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Historic Details!

From reservation, to check in to check out Mitch was very communicative! The house was clean and ready for us and was a short drive for our wedding festivities in Florissant. Alton is a great historic town on the river with some great places to eat, antique shop and walk along the Mississippi. The home has the prettiest original woodwork, and the right modern updates. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Spacious home!

This property was perfect for our family with large bedrooms and spacious dining room / kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The living room is smaller but wasn’t an impact as we spent most of our time in the dining room gathered around the table. We loved the deck space though it needed some up keep to the yard/bushes (which was likely due to lots of rain ahead of our stay). Plenty of parking also.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Six seniors traveling for a funeral

The house was wonderful. All rooms were spacious and nicely furnished and decorated. The classic features of older houses were still functional, i.e. pocket doors! Updated kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms suited our needs exceptionally well. Note: The exterior grounds were in need of serious maintenance but that did not distract from our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert R.

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

Beautiful family getaway

This is a beautiful home with large, modern kitchen, dining room and family room. The back deck overlooked a back yard with more rabbits and fireflies than we have seen in many years - the kids loved it! The bedrooms were ample,especially the master bedroom with attached bathroom and large, modern shower. The property manager provided outstanding communication and prompt replies to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Time with friends

The home is very large, and beautiful. It is conveniently located where anything you need is a few minutes away. The owner was very responsive when needed but respected our privacy while at the home. The kitchen was well equipped with anything you might need and the outdoor spaces are perfect. We spent a lot of time on both the front and back decks, relaxing and talking. Hopefully we will be in the area again soon to rent this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Olin P.

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

Close to nowhere

Loved everything about the place, except the neighborhood. We loved watching the rabbits every night. There was a family that live on the back property, lovely to watch. It was quote, no safety issues, just not what we were expecting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janean W.

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

Family Healing

I rented this home for mine and my sisters family to attend my parents internment. I had no idea at the time that the home my parents first lived in when they married in 1954 was across the street! Your home was comfortable and welcoming as we gathered and told stories, relived old memories and built new ones. It was precisely what we needed!! It was enjoyable sitting on the back porch in the morning and on the front porch in the evening. Easy access to stores and activities. The beds were very comfortable and supportive. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaylord H.

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

Horstman Family

The house was wonderful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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