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Keur Koura @The Ville

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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St. Louis, MO

St. Louis University
‪2 min drive‬
Fox Theater
‪2 min drive‬
St. Louis Union Station
‪4 min drive‬
St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

The Annie Malone

2 Single Beds

The Dick Gregory

2 Single Beds

The Maya Angelou

2 Single Beds

The Scott Joplin

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

First level

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

Second level

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Keur Koura @The Ville

Keur Koura @The Ville is an immaculately clean space, safe, and cheap sleep in St. Louis! Come experience an authentic stay in a historical neighborhood. Just minutes from Downtown, St. Louis University, and Harris Stowe College campuses.

St. Louis annexed this area in 1876. Originally home to German and Irish immigrants and a small proportion of African Americans, the Ville is most widely recognized for the strength of the African American community that developed in the neighborhood by 1930. From 1911 to 1950, The Ville was the center of African American culture within the city of St. Louis.

Property manager

Dr. Koura Gibson

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Do wash all dirty dishes.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Damage Deposit is $250

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number LC10074991

About the area

St. Louis

Located in St. Louis, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Park and Mississippi River, while Fox Theater and City Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Enterprise Center, and consider making time for St. Louis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

St. Louis University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Fox Theater - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
St. Louis Union Station - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Barnes Jewish Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Enterprise Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

Grand Station - 4 min drive
St. Louis Gateway Station - 12 min drive
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bikers Corner - ‬7 min walk
‪Rally's - ‬2 min drive
‪ART Bar at Angad Arts Hotel - ‬2 min drive
‪Jaden's Diner - ‬7 min walk
‪Harlem Tap Room - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Keur Koura @The Ville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keur Koura @The Ville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keur Koura @The Ville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keur Koura @The Ville located?

Located in the heart of St. Louis, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church and within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Louis Union Station and Enterprise Center. City Museum is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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5.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

5.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Susan W.

16 Jun, 2025

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

The neighborhood is sketchy and didn't feel safe. The house has NO showers. There appears to be water damage that was painted over and looked like mold growing. After looking at site, we locked the door and left. I called VRBO for support in getting out of contract, but no support was provided. I feel like the house is misrepresented on your website. Shame on VRBO for allowing this place to use your brand.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Great place, great hostess!

The home was very clean & properly supplied. Dr Koura was very quick to respond to any issue that arose. Me & my bridal party were comfortable & enjoyed the claw foot tubs in the baths. A nice bonus is the private little deck & yard in back! Thank you Dr Koura!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kendra S.

2 Jun, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay for trip to zoo.

Close to zoo . Communication with owner was great. Table was very smsll for a group of 7. No tv which is did not say there was one. Didnt care for tubs at all. Plenty of sleeping room. If you are only going to sleep there and be gone rest of time it is a great place. Kitchen could use a very more dinner ware but we managed. Overall it was a enjoyable stay. Very quite neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Rachel H.

20 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

would not recommend

I would not recommend booking this place. The neighborhood is not quiet as stated in the listing, my group heard gun shots multiple nights in a row as well as it is right down the street from a drug house. A lot of the lights for the main rooms do not work so it’s hard to see once it gets dark outside. A few nights before we left one of the alarms just beeped every minute loudly up until the day we left. When pulling the sheets down to lay down on the beds we heard stuff falling off the sheet's so I’m not sure if they’re ever washed. There is no shower just two very dirty tubs( they have brown stains and one even had a persons hair all over in it) with no shower curtains at all and you would have to hold the shower head if you do want to use shower. There was also bugs all over the floor and sheets which I mentioned to the host and he didnt care at all and claimed the cleaner “must have missed that” Overall I just don’t think this place will accommodate anyone regardless of how often you’re planning on being at the property. I wasn’t that concerned when booking it because it was just a work trip and we aren’t ever at our places long enough but to eat and sleep but this place was hard to even sleep and shower at would highly recommend spending a little extra money for a place you will actually feel comfortable and clean sleeping at, I definitely will next time.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dr. Koura Gibson

I am Dr. Koura Gibson, a linguist, a teacher of French and Spanish, and a USA Track & Field master athlete. I run hurdles and triple jump, holding more than 7 national championship titles. I am an Africanist, trained @Howard University's African Studies and Research Department. I also curate and sell African Art @galleri Sowei, my home gallery. I love traveling to far and fascinating places around the world. I am honored to host you at my home in St. Louis. I welcome all guests of many nations and nationalities.

Why they chose this property

The Ville is a historic neighborhood located in North St. Louis, Missouri. It has had a long history of African-American businesses and residents. The Ville traces its name back to when the area was called Elleardsville after a prominent resident of the area, Charles Elleard, who once owned the Ville land. St. Louis annexed this area in 1876. Originally home to German and Irish immigrants and a small proportion of African Americans, the Ville is most widely recognized for the strength of the African-American community that developed in the neighborhood by 1930.

This neighborhood is bounded by St. Louis Avenue on the north, Martin Luther King Drive on the south, Sarah on the east and Taylor on the west.

What makes this property unique

The home is newly renovated. It is a basic set-up and priced accordingly. It is priced economically to host guests that are not too fussy. It is immaculately clean and very safe. It is located in the historic neighborhood of the Ville.