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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61104 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saint James, MO
  • St. James Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Meramec Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Maramec Spring Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3BR/2BA • BBQ • Patio • Family-Friendly & Clean

Summary:
Welcome to your peaceful, pet-free retreat in St. James, MO. This clean, family-friendly 3BR/2BA home offers memory foam beds, fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a natural gas BBQ grill on the patio. Located in a quiet neighborhood near wineries, parks, and Route 66, it's ideal for families, work trips, or longer stays. The home includes driveway parking, a washer/dryer, and clear house rules to ensure a smooth, hassle-free visit.

The Space:
Welcome to Finch House – Your Spacious Home Away from Home!

• This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home accommodates up to 6 guests and is located in a quiet neighborhood — perfect for a relaxing stay. All three bedrooms beds with high-quality, medium-firm memory foam mattresses. Two bedrooms offer queen beds, and the third bedroom offers two twin beds. Privacy shades are provided on every window.
• Outdoor lights operate on a dusk-to-dawn timer, making the home easy to find for late arrivals.

Modern Comforts:
• Enjoy lightning-fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a full-size washer and dryer.
• The front-loading washer offers a large capacity and quick-wash option for added convenience.
• The back patio includes outdoor seating and a natural gas BBQ grill — perfect for enjoying meals outside.

Offering Steep Discounts for Longer Stays!

Convenient Location:
• Located in the heart of St. James with easy access to Maramec Spring Park, scenic riverways, Old Route 66, St. James Golf Course, and nearby wineries.
• Close to St. James High School — ideal for families attending local events.

Approximate Distances:
• St. Louis International Airport – 100 miles (~1 hour 45 minutes)
• Ft. Leonard Wood – 42 miles (~45–50 minutes)
• Springfield, MO – 120 miles (~2 hours)

Additional Information:
• Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in is at 4 PM; check-out is at 10 AM. Early or late requests are rarely accommodated, so please book an extra night if needed.
• Rental Agreement: Required for stays of 14 days or more.
• Pet-Free Home: Ensures a clean, allergy-friendly environment.
• Self-Managed Home: Guests are responsible for basic tasks like trash removal.
• This is a peaceful space intended for relaxing stays — no parties or events permitted.

Keeping Cleaning Fees Low:
• The base rate includes up to 3 guests. An additional charge of $15 per night applies for each guest beyond three to help cover extra cleaning and laundry.

Book your stay at Finch House today and enjoy comfort, convenience, and the charm of St. James!

Guest Access:
Access to entire home

The Neighborhood:
Located in a nice, quiet neighborhood, Finch House is close to many of the attractions St. James has to offer.

What’s Around?

WINERIES:
• St. James Winery – 1.6 miles / 5-min drive
• Meramec Vineyards – 2 miles / 6-min drive
• Spencer Manor Winery – 2.3 miles / 7-min drive

LOCAL EATS:
• Rich’s Famous Burgers – 0.3 miles / 1-min drive (6-min walk)
• Just A Taste – 0.6 miles / 2-min drive (12-min walk)
• Tiger Shark Water Park & Park – 0.6 miles / 2-min drive (12-min walk)
• McDonald’s – 1.1 miles / 3-min drive
• Country Bob’s Cafe – 1.7 miles / 5-min drive
• Public House Brewing Co. – 1.7 miles / 5-min drive
• Sybill’s St. James – 1.8 miles / 5-min drive
• Colton’s Steakhouse – 10.8 miles / 14-min drive
• NACL+H2O – 11.4 miles / 15-min drive
• Di Trapani’s Italian Bistro – 11.4 miles / 15-min drive
• Longhorn Steakhouse – 12.2 miles / 16-min drive

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
• I-44 – 1.1 miles / 3-min drive
• Nelson Hart Park, ballfields & fairgrounds – 1.5 miles / 4-min drive
• Forest City Mountain Bike & Hiking Trail – 1.8 miles / 5-min drive
• St. James Golf Club – 2 miles / 6-min drive
• Maramec Spring Park – 5.2 miles / 9-min drive (hiking, fishing, and nature)
• Oak Meadow Country Club Golf – 7.2 miles / 11-min drive
• Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center – 7.8 miles / 12-min drive
• Route 66 – Perfect for road trippers exploring the historic route
• Downtown Rolla – 11.4 miles / 15-min drive
• Acorn Trail – 11.6 miles / 15-min drive
• Phelps Health Hospital – 11.8 miles / 16-min drive
• Fugitive Beach – 18 miles / 22-min drive
• Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store – 33.8 miles / 34-min drive
• Ft. Leonard Wood – 45.7 miles / 47-min drive

SCHOOL SPORTS:
• St. James High School – Walking distance
• Rolla High School – 10.2 miles / 13-min drive
• Missouri S&T – 11.9 miles / 15-min drive
• Cuba High School – 14.8 miles / 18-min drive

Getting Around:
The Getaway Trolley
Runs 11-8 Fri and Sat and 11-3 on Sunday.
$25/person all day on Fri and Sat and $15/person on Sunday.
Make stops at St. James Winery, Public House, Meramec Vineyards, Prairie Barn, Sybills, Just a Taste, Leatherwood, and will be adding Spencer Manor Winery when they open.

Other Things to Note:
• Extended Stay Discounts
Take advantage of generous weekly and monthly discounts — perfect for extended stays, travel nurses, remote workers, or long getaways.

• Two Full Bathrooms
With two full bathrooms, the home is a comfortable fit for families or groups traveling together.

• Trash & Cleanup
As this is a residential property, guests are responsible for managing trash and using the on-site dumpster.

• Gas-Powered Comfort
The home uses a tankless hot water heater and gas furnace for consistent comfort. A faint smell near the furnace or water heater is normal for gas systems and not a cause for concern.

• Pet-Free Property
To ensure a clean and allergy-friendly environment, pets are not allowed at this property.

• Fair Pricing
We keep cleaning fees low by paying our cleaners hourly. The base rate includes up to 3 guests. Each additional guest is $15 per night to help cover extra cleaning and laundry.

• Peaceful Atmosphere
This is a quiet, residential home — not a party house. Please respect the space and neighborhood by keeping noise low and avoiding events.

• Rental Agreement
A rental agreement is required for stays of 14 nights or longer, and will be sent digitally after booking.

Interaction with Guests:
We will be available for any questions.

Property manager

Aaron and Brenna
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

St. James

St. James is home to this holiday home. Rosati Winery Museum and Cedar Street Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fall Creek Rock Shop and The Fugitive Beach.
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Saint James, MO

What's nearby

  • St. James Winery - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Meramec Vineyards - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology - 12 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Maramec Spring Park - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • The Fugitive Beach - 27 min drive - 33.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Country Bob's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Public House Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3BR/2BA • BBQ • Patio • Family-Friendly & Clean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3BR/2BA • BBQ • Patio • Family-Friendly & Clean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3BR/2BA • BBQ • Patio • Family-Friendly & Clean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3BR/2BA • BBQ • Patio • Family-Friendly & Clean located?

Situated in St. James, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from St. James Winery and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Meramec Vineyards. Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area and Dry Fork Conservation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

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

Very nice home

Home was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie H.

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

Lovely stay!

This is a great place to stay! The owners are very detailed and accessible for
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Folky Fun

We came to the beautiful Meramec Spring for a music festival, and this was a great cozy home just a short drive away. If camping is not necessarily your thing, I’d recommend this VRBO for comfort and convenience. The beds were comfy, which is a must for me. We didn’t spend a lot of time here, but it was quiet and peaceful for sleeping and grabbing some coffee in the morning. It’s right in town, and the road to the Park is winding (and dark at night, just beware). Overall great, already reserved again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Nice place!

Clean, nice owners
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn U.

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

Family weekend

It was s quick over night stay. Wished we would have had more time to enjoy the property. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Home

It was such a cute home. We enjoyed our stay! Excellent communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Nice

Nice place to stay just like home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Weekend trip

This was a clean, tidy house in a nice, safe neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay and may book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Was redone recently verry nice looking in quiet neighborhood

Close proximity to what we were there for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria G.

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

Cute and affordable

Great little spot for a girls trip. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

2 weeks in MO

We really enjoyed our stay in this cute house. It was super clean and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. The hosts are great! Responded immediately when contacted. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph r L.

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

The finch house

The finch house was very nice & clean and very comfortable. I look forward to booking it again. Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riki S.

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

Great little house in St James

We stayed for the weekend. The house was just as pictured, recently remodeled and very clean. We did not not really use the kitchen, but it seemed well stocked. There were towels, snacks, and all the basic supplies you would need for a short stay. The neighborhood was very quiet. The bed in the back bedroom is squeaky, but it was fine. We had a great weekend. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

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

Pleasant Stay

The house was just as described. This was the second time we stayed in one of their homes. The only issue I have, and this prevented me from 5 stars, was we arrived a little after the check in time, and the owners (I am assuming), were there outside and before check out time, they drove by (this was a dead end street). This made us a bit nervous and irritated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Damon T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Fugitive Family

Overall it was a good stay, we had a good time. Just FYI, the window in the second bedroom near the bathroom does not lock. The microwave was super dirty and there was trash left under the bed in the back room. There were no paper towels and the first bathroom had a black ring around the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve R.

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

No hot water!

The only problem we had was regarding not having hot water. My son, a plumber has installed tankless hot water systems and was aware that if there is not enough flow the system will not turn on to heat the water. We found that if we turned on other faucets while using the shower hot water was available. I don't know how most people would know this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacy W.

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

Cozy and inviting

The house was absolutely adorable! The only complaint I have is that the master bed is SUPER noisy and a bit uncomfortable. Everyone’s comfort level is different so I’m not worried about that as much as the noise of the mattress. Rolling over or simply just sitting up on the side of the bed made the most obnoxious creaking sounds and would wake us because it was so noisy. Otherwise the place was absolutely perfect! You might also bring a loofah or your own wash cloths as we had shown up expecting to have wash cloths for showering but had to go to the store to buy loofahs. Again, no big deal just something to keep in mind for future tenants. Communication was great! Location, great. My favorite part was the friendly cats (“Big Chonk” and the other I never did get its name!) that hung out on the front porch every evening for some pets and loves! Thank you for sharing your home with my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Stay in St. James, MO

The stay was for a canoe trip. The house was clean and just as advertised. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn B.

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

Great home!

Absolutely love staying at this location for our annual fishing trip! Hope to be able to stay here next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

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

Great experience!

Aaron and Brenna of A&B Properties are great hosts! Listing was affordable, clean, and stocked with just what we needed. Great communication and response time with any concerns or issues!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Nice Place to Stay

Nice house, very clean and well stocked. The bedroom in the back has a very noisy mattress but it was comfortable to sleep on so we didn't mind. Convenient location. We spent time in Rolla, at some wineries in St. James, on a float trip at Garrison's campground in Steelville, and at Meramec Spring Park. It was a good central location to get to all of those. Plenty of room for our group of 4. Used the gas grill in the backyard and it worked great. Easy and quick communication with the owner and great price too. We will book again if we're in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great stay!

This was an overall amazing and beautiful stay! We had one issue with the oven when we arrived but the owner was very attentive and responded quickly and it got resolved! We would definitely like to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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