Downtown Historic Retreat [w/ Balcony & Grill}

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a brick wall, and a laundry basket.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinets, and a stainless steel dishwasher.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a patterned rug, a mounted TV, and a door leading outside.
A two-story brick building with a red door, white windows, and a white staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Missouri Botanical Garden

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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St. Louis, MO
  • Place, Missouri Botanical Garden
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Grove Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Louis University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

St. Louis

Shaw, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this holiday home. Fox Theater and City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Missouri Botanical Garden and St. Louis Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Enterprise Center or Dome at America’s Center.
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Map
St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Compton Hill Reservoir Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Missouri Botanical Garden - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tower Grove Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Messiah Lutheran Church - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Louis University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 2 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 9 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baileys’ Range - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪No Ordinary Rabbit - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sasha's on Shaw - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Historic Retreat [w/ Balcony & Grill} pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Downtown Historic Retreat [w/ Balcony & Grill}?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Historic Retreat [w/ Balcony & Grill}?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Historic Retreat [w/ Balcony & Grill} located?

Located in Shaw, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tower Grove Park and Missouri Botanical Garden. SSM Health DePaul Hospital Foundation and Cherokee Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). Grand Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Plenty of room for our 7. The place was clean and comfortable. Lots to do in St Louis. Would do again. Great 5 day vacation. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful long weekend with 4 girlfriends. The house was beautiful, thoughtfully furnished, spotlessly clean, and incredibly well maintained. It had absolutely everything we could have wanted for a comfortable stay and for home cooked meals, too. The host was very responsive and helpful, and the location was perfect, with a few restaurants and couple coffee shops within walking distance and convenient for all the area’s main attractions. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would happily return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was lovely! Very close to the hospital where we had a relative staying after surgery. We found eateries close by and enjoyed our stay very much! We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and an outstanding location. Outstanding neighborhood setting with places for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and even desert! Parking can be a challenge at times but nothing major. Highly recommend this location and this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The home is beautiful. Great location. Lots of room kitchen had everything you will need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice property and a very convenient location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and neighborhood

Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in St. Louis

Lovely home! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for our stay! Incredibly kid friendly setup. Great location. Very comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Family Holiday Gathering

It was perfect for our family holiday gathering. Plenty of room for all our kids and us and a central city location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole family agreed the property was 5 stars. Excellent location to get to all areas of St. Louis. Very clean, well stocked kitchen, beds were big and comfortable. We would recommend to anyone visiting the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St. Louis Stay

Property was excellent. Great condition and amenities. Very clean and very nice location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

We had a great time at the house, beautiful renovation, comfortable beds and pillows, fully stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Clean, organized, well decorated. Top Notch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for activities!

This home was perfect for our family vacation. It was close enough to everything we wanted to go do. The house is beautiful and has everything you need. The host was helpful and replied quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean and had everything we needed for a week long stay as a family of 4. We were within walking distance of restaurants and the neighborhood felt safe. I would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little townhome that has easy access to most of the St. Louis gems!

Stayed here for a week for a small family get-together and was pleasantly surprised by how convenient the location was to most of the main St. Louis sights/activities. Stairs to the bedrooms can be a bit steep. Assuming you're okay with stairs, this townhome is a fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

As advertised. Very convenient. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

Thank you for restoring our faith in VRBO properties! Wonderful location, gorgeous place, immaculate! Devin was great! His response time was less than a minute :)! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family meetup

We chose St. Louis as a 1/2 way point for two of our adult children and their spouses. This unit was absolutely perfect for us all! We were meeting in order to be together to watch the Superbowltogether..watch the Superbowl
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best

Our daughter lives in STL and didn't want to rent three hotel rooms to visit. This property was the best!! Besides all that are listed, this property: very clean, decorated so cute, updated, sleep/noise machines, great towels, nice flooring, easily enough room for 8 adults, did i mention CLEAN. Devin was easy to contact and I don't want anyone else to rent so it will be available when we visit again : )
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good, however

Couple of items that would have made this stay Excellent: Arrived at checkin to a rather Cool unit. The address numbers are hard to see, during daylight savings 4:00 pm - other units nearby have large numbers over the entrance doors. Outside staircase hand rail is wobbly. The staircase to the bedrooms was not secured toward top near the second floor. Devin is an accommodating Host. He set thermostat to our heating choices. He immediately responded to our queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and conveniently located to many attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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