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⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4

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Exterior
Comfortable and relaxing living room/parlor.
History & charm in this inviting living room.
55 inch Roku smart tv.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Ste. Genevieve, MO
  • Place, Sainte Genevieve Winery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ste Genevieve Museum Learning Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ste. Genevieve Historic District
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4

Welcome to the Dufour Home/ Rivertown Retreat.
Step into history! This historic home with updated modern convenience for your comfort, We have worked on this home for 2 years to save it. We total rehabbed this gem. On Merchant street-in the oldest town west of the Mississippi River.
Lewis and Clark stayed at this property.

Escape to the heart of Ste. Genevieve.
Our property offers hospitality, cozy accommodations located in the downtown district everything is within walking distance.


Located in the heart of historical Sainte Genevieve downtown district.
Your haven to experience old world charm.

Streets lined with gas lamp posts, shopping, restaurants, sight seeing,

Step into the Living room parlor.
additional sleeping arrangements queen sofa bed
Very comfortable sitting area, secretary desk, 50 inch smart tv.

Large bedroom suite.
With built in coffee bar station
French press, automatic coffee machine k pod keurig .
Sitting area has a futon sofa to relax.

One full bath stocked with bathing essentials shower/tub combo, toilet, pedestal sink.

Full kitchen fully stocked dishes,pots/pans cooking essentials, dishes, flatware, glassware.
Gas stove 4 burner stove and griddle/oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher

Dinning room off kitchen seats 4

Large back porch off kitchen seating retreat to relax and listen to the birds.

Book with us and enjoy your visit to Ste. Genevieve and your stay at the Dufour house.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
Young children do need to be supervised.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4051201vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock

About the area

Ste Genevieve

Located in Ste Genevieve, this cottage is near a water park. Ste. Genevieve Historic District and Felix Valle House State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sainte Genevieve Winery and Weingarten Vineyard. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking.
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Ste. Genevieve, MO

What's nearby

  • Sainte Genevieve Winery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Felix Valle House State Historic Site - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ste Genevieve Museum Learning Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ste. Genevieve Historic District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ste. Genevieve Memorial Cemetery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El San Felipe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Phillips 66 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪American Legion - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4 on 17 May, 2026 start from S$165, 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 at ⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is ⚜️Rivertown Retreat⚜️ Lewis & Clark stayed here. King bed. Sleeps 4 located?

Situated in Ste Genevieve, this cottage is steps away from Felix Valle House State Historic Site and Sainte Genevieve Winery. Ste. Genevieve Historic District and Ste Genevieve Museum Learning Center are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, great location, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, thoughtfully furnished and stocked. The bed was very comfortable. The location was perfect; we were able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
We truly enjoyed Christine and her guests staying at our historic home. They were amazing and awesome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historic property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
We appreciate Rhonda and her group staying! Great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming historic home!! We had a wonderful stay!! Perfect location!! Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
We truly enjoyed hosting Ken. Awesome guests! Welcome to return anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome from checking in to all of the place was excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2025
We enjoyed having Michelle stay at the property. She was a excellent guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! Perfectly located and so cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute. We loved the history of it and of the whole town. We were able to easily walk to all the restaurants, shops and museums.Jayne responded quickly to any messages we sent.A great place for a little Missouri history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the stay. Very clean, decorated very well, supplied well and located near a lot of things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Alan it was our pleasure hosting you! The house was left so tidy. All house rules followed. Great with communication. Welcome to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and in a great neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Made for fun a very weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
We enjoyed having Rick and his wife stay at our historic house. Great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was lovely, and full of history. Amenities were nice, hosts were very gracious. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property super quiet and chill.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Powell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!!! The things that need to be updated are updated, and the things that don't, aren't! It was a lovely, historic place to stay. In our opinion, way better than a hotel. It was a chilly weekend and we were perfectly warm, check in was easy, and check out was even easier. Great location to everything in town. We have recommended this place to all our family and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2026
We enjoyed having Katharine stay at our historic home. She was clean and tidy. Great with communication. And easy to work with. She is definitely welcome to return anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing! Great locale in the heart of Downton Ste Genevieve. Very gracious hosts and best of all free parking! Your kiddos will love this place too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
Robert and Family has stayed several times. We enjoy having them stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we got in late, they even had the lights on for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2026
We enjoyed having Jodi stay at the property. I would recommend her to any future host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Amazing gem downtown

Absolutely loved the charm, tranquility and location of this home. Very quiet and serene locale although right in the heart of downtown. Already planning on coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Robert was a great guest. Welcome to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was fantastic! She is very easy to communicate with! The house is in a great location to see the town. The bed was comfortable. The house itself was perfect for the two of us. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch eating dinner. The house was clean and fun to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2025
We enjoyed having Lori and her husband stay in our property. This couple was easy to work with and with communication prior and during stay. Very tidy and clean! I would highly recommend them to any future hosts! It was our pleasure hosting them!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Beautiful Accommodations

The property is exceptionally charming with every amenity you could want. It's in the heart of downtown Ste. Genevieve, perfect for walking to all kinds of attractions. Also notable: we found the house to be a perfectly comfortable sanctuary, despite the sweltering heat outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
We enjoyed having you stay! Thank you for booking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! We had a wonderful stay at this charming historic home in the heart of the historic neighborhood in Ste. Genevieve. The house is beautifully decorated and well appointed—our host truly thought of everything. The bed was very comfortable, the home was spotless, and the back porch quickly became one of our favorite spots to relax.The neighborhood is friendly and welcoming, and the host was extremely responsive and easy to communicate with. Overall, our stay was enjoyable from start to finish. We would absolutely recommend this place and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
We enjoyed hosting Tricia and her husband they were so sweet and easy to communicate with. So clean and tidy! Followed all house rules. Welcome to return anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Sisters retreat

The Dufour House was the perfect house for us! As sisters, we wanted to stay together and the house had everything we needed and more. We spent time on the back porch talking and enjoyed walking to coffee shops and restaurants that were minutes away. We were intrigued by the history of the house and the community. So much nicer than staying at a traditional hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
Margaret and sisters. It was a pleasure being your host! We are thrilled you enjoyed the house and our town! Thank you again for choosing our historic home. Take care hoping all sisters get back home safely! Jayne & Dustin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

220 Merchant St, Dufour House

My wife and I had a great stay in the Dufour House. The House was charming, comfortable and in the middle of everything. We parked the car and didn't move it for three days as we could walk to wineries, restaurants, museums, and historic sites. We found the hosts most helpful and available. We would recommend the Dufour House to anyone wanting to enjoy a quiet but active vacation in Ste Genevieve, Missouri
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this property. You are steps away literally from History. Lewis & Clark stayed here and now we did too. For an old building it was cooler than my home and had every single amenity you need, even a gas stove (rare in this part of Missouri). The host even let us check in early on an uncommonly hot and miserable day. Great proximity to everything in downtown Ste. Gen. We will be back again for sure! The kids loved it too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

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

A hidden gem!

I knew we were staying in a historic house when I booked the listing but I didn’t realize the historic significance of the building at the time. The listing undersells itself and is an absolute steal. The home is extremely clean and has more amenities than you could ever dream of. The owners were so kind and helpful. 10/10, I won’t stay anywhere else the next time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent experience with the property, the hosts and the charming town of Ste. Genevieve. Communication with the host was prompt and clear, from the check-in process through the (very easy!) departure. The property was clean and excellently appointed, and I will say most of the rooms are actually a bit larger than they appear on the listing, which was a nice surprise. And as most of the other reviews indicate, it truly is in the heart of town, with everything--coffee, food, drinks, museums & shopping all a short walk away. To us, however, the best part was how responsive our hosts--Jayne and Dustin--were throughout our stay. We had an issue with the AC the first night, made them aware the next morning, and by the time we got back from lunch, the AC guy (along with Dustin) was there getting everything back in ship-shape for a cool and comfortable stay! Check-out was a breeze: leave the garbage in the kitchen trash, start the dishwasher and lock the door. That's it! No schlepping garbage to the local dump, no unmaking the bed or washing of linens. A small thing, but truly appreciated. We'd highly recommend considering this lovely little home for anyone visiting Ste. Genevieve and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jayne

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We love what we do!
Real estate investors, property managers,Owners of 4 vacation rentals found on Airbnb/ VRBO.
All located 1-5 minutes from each other.
Our homes sleep 2, 4, 6 up to 8 guests.

Love to travel and the hospitality business.
We want to deliver our guests a five star stay and experience.
Looking forward to your visit!

Why they chose this property

The house and neighborhood found us.
For 2 yrs remodeling for comfortable accommodations.
We took this property on and put our heart and soul into making the house people are proud of.
We are located downtown district.

What makes this property unique

This is a historical house that has been renovated.
Lewis and Clark stayed in this home.
Has imperfections to keep its charm.

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English

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