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2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis

2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area | Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Overview of 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

IL, Fairview Heights
  • Popular LocationCahokia Mounds State Historic Site7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Claire Square Mall7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBusch Stadium14 min drive
  • AirportSt. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)29 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
167 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis

Beautiful three-bedroom home set in 2. 5 acres of grass and woodland at the end of a quiet residential lane in Fairview Heights. Tastefully furnished and decorated with huge dining/ family room overlooking a spacious wooden deck and attractive woodland. Choice of bedrooms with king and queen size beds as well as a children’s bedroom with solid wood bunk beds. All modern amenities, including WiFi, central heating/air conditioning. Plus streaming services like Hulu live, Disney +, ESPN + and Netflix. Plenty of parking in the driveway and easy access to a great selection of restaurants, bars, grocery stores and kid-friendly local attractions.

THE SPACE

- Attractive setting with a spacious wooden deck in the back yard overlooking beautiful woodland.
- Warm and cozy living room overlooking the front garden, with comfy sofa and armchairs around a central stone-clad fireplace.
- Modern kitchen with all new appliances, a roomy breakfast bar and plenty of bar stools.
- Beautiful expansive dining / family room with vaulted ceiling and wood exposed beams. Tall bank of windows along the entire length of the room provide ample natural lighting and great views of the deck and attractive woodland behind the house.
- Large modern dining table with bench seating, and super comfy leather sofa and reclining armchairs to relax and enjoy the view or catch a game on the wide-screen TV.
- Master bedroom with comfy king size bed, throw cushions, overhead fan, chest of drawers and plenty of closet space.
- Second bedroom with comfy queen size bed, throw pillows, overhead fan, chest of drawers and plenty of closet space.
- Third (children’s) bedroom with solid wood bunk beds with storage built into the steps, a chest of drawers and plenty of closet space.
- Full bathroom with bath/shower combination and high quality fittings and fixtures.
- TV in each bedroom.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

For security purposes, the house has a Ring doorbell that will record and notify all activity coming to the house. There is also a camera at the backyard for safety purposes. The cameras are activated by movement.
An extra cleaning fee of $100 will be charged if the following not completed.
1. Please put all used towels, washcloths, dish towels, and hand towels in the bathtub.
2. Take all trash from the rooms, bathroom and kitchen and dump in the trash can by the garage.
3. Please put all used dishes & silverware in the dishwasher and run the dishwasher with a dishwasher pod. Hand wash all other items, dry and place back in their spot.
4. Please leave the beds unmade. Optional: You can strip the sheets off used beds and place on the floor.
5. Turn off all lights (except lamp by front door) and fans.
6. Lock all doors and leave through the front door.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Supermarkets

-There is a Fresh Thyme Farmers Market grocery store at 6569 N. Illinois in Fairview Heights, IL. It’s about a 10 minute drive from the house if you take I-64 E. They have fresh produce and organic and natural foods. They have an amazing salad bar, too!
-There’s an Aldi Grocery Store near Fresh Thyme. They are located at 5925 N. Illinois St. Fairview Heights, IL.
-There are two Walmart Super Center stores 10-15 minutes away. The Walmart in Collinsville is easier to get to and is often much less busy than the Walmart in O’Fallon. Both Walmart stores do grocery pick up so you can put your order in through their app and schedule a time to pick it up. It’s a lifesaver sometimes!

Restaurants & Bars

Our Favorites:
- Peel Brewery Wood Fired Pizza at 104 S. Cherry St. in O’Fallon, IL. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the house. It’s a local, chef-owned business. They have amazing pizza, delicious salads,tacos, sandwiches, and BBQ. It also is a Brewery with craft beer.
- Hot Shots Sports Bar and Grill at 1319 Central Park Dr. in O’Fallon, IL. This is one of the better spots to watch games and eat good American grill food. They have drink specials for any night of the week.
- Bandanas BBQ at 4608 N Illinois St. in Fairview Heights, IL. This is a great stop for well-priced barbeque. They only serve domestic beers, so this may be a good take out item if you want to have some brews. This is a must if you want some easy BBQ!!!
- Sheridan’s Frozen Custard at 5326 N Illinois St. in Fairview Heights, IL. This is a great place to get good custard without having to drive over to Ted Drewes in St. Louis.

Local Spots

- Cheddars Scratch Kitchen, 6600 N Illinois St. in Fairview Heights, IL.
- Shooters Bar & BBQ, 113 E. 1st St. in O’Fallon, IL.
- Sybergs 1310 Central Park Dr. in O’Fallon, IL.
- Hop House Southern Eatery, 1214 Central Park Dr. in O’Fallon, IL.
- Global Brew, 455 Regency Park, Suite B, in O’Fallon, IL.
- Hofbrauhaus, 123 St Eugene Dr. in Belleville, IL.

Breweries

This is not an exhaustive list, but more complete than what you may find in Google searches. If you are looking for brews, you are in the middle of them all. You can drive in any direction to find these locations.
- 2nd Shift Brewing
- 4204 Main Street Brewing Company
- 4 Hands Brewing
- Alpha Brewing Company
- Anheuser-Busch
- Big Muddy Brewing
- Bluewood Brewing
- Brick River Cider Company (BBQ as well)
- Civil Life Brewing Company
- Center Ice Brewery (near St. Blues arena)
- Earthbound Beer
- Ferguson Brewing
- Heavy Riff Brewing
- Old Herald Brewery & Distillery
- Perennial Artisan Ales
- Recess Brewing (bring your own food!)
- Rockwell Beer Company
- Schlafly Tap Room
- Side Project Brewing, Whiskey & Wine (interesting place to see)
- Square One Brewery & Distillery
- Third Wheel Brewery
- Twisted Roots
- Two Plumbers Brewery & Arcade
- Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
- Wellspent Taproom

Kid Friendly Local Attractions

These are all located within the St. Louis area and may be quick trips or spend the whole
day type activities.
- Big Joels Safari (Missouri)
- City Museum (Missouri)
- Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary (Missouri)
- Edwardsville Children’s Museum (Illinois)
- Eckert Country Store & Farm (Illinois)
- Grants Farm (Missouri)
- Magic House (Missouri)
- Missouri Botanical Garden (Missouri)
- O’Fallon Splash Pad (Illinois)
- Six Flags (Missouri)
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park ~ INDOOR ACTIVITY (Illinois)
- St. Louis Zoo (Missouri)
- Union Station Aquarium ~ NEW in 2019!!! (Missouri)
- Urban Air Adventure Park ~ INDOOR ACTIVITY (Illinois)

GETTING AROUND

Public Transportation

Metrolink Fairview Heights Station
Good for:
- Cardinal Games
- Visiting the Arch
- The Casino Queen
- Lumiere Place Casino
- Forrest Park – Zoo area
- The new Union Station Aquarium
This is the easiest way to get into downtown without having to drive. It is straight down
highway 157 about 3 miles. You can park in their massive parking lot and then by tickets to
board.

BE CAREFUL AT NIGHT!!! While it does not have much crime along the train route, the
Metrolink does go through East St. Louis, which has a higher crime rate. I would choose another transportation method unless it is after a big event like Cardinal baseball games or downtown festivals.

Emergency Information
Hospitals
- HSHS St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
- Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Police
Fairview Height Police Dept
- 10027 Bunkum Rd. Fairview Heights, IL 62208
- Non-Emergency call – (618) 489-2100
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY WITH US!

Property manager

Erik

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Redbird Retreat Ideal for Couples Families
2 Acre Woodland Retreat 15 Mins From Downtown St. Louis

About the neighborhood

Fairview Heights

This vacation home is located in Fairview Heights. City Museum and Fox Theater are cultural highlights and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Busch Stadium or Dome at America’s Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site - 7 min drive
  • St. Claire Square Mall - 7 min drive
  • FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing - 9 min drive
  • Busch Stadium - 14 min drive
  • Gateway Arch - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairview Heights Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 15 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min walk
  • Cracker Barrel - 15 min walk
  • China King - 8 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 14 min walk
  • Kam Wah Chop Suey - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis located?

Situated in Fairview Heights, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Frank Holten State Recreation Area, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, and Pleasant Ridge Park. St. Claire Square Mall and National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family
Was in town for a youth lacrosse tournament split between O’Fallon and downtown St Louis and this was the perfect in between spot. You’re very close to all things downtown St Louis, yet still situated in a nice oasis away from the hustle and bustle. The deck is awesome as you are covered by a canopy of trees which keep things cool even on the hottest days. Erik was a gracious host. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST IN THE AREA!
Beautiful surroundings, everything you could need or want! Host Erik is AWESOME!! Our company group has stayed here annually for the past few years and LOVES this VRBO. We're already planning for 2024!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two acre quiet retreat
This house sits on a beautiful and quiet piece of property. We saw deer and wild turkey’s out the window over the back yard. The spacious family area was great for our group of six. Having only one bathroom can present some problems, but we managed ok. House needs some kitchen and basement updates, but otherwise was comfortable and met our needs. We had some issues with chirping smoke alarms and front door code entry, but they were resolved. Overall a nice property and would stay again, especially if some of the needed updates are addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was true to photos! The host was beyond awesome! Super friendly & accommodating!
Our group spent nearly 2 months @ this property on a work trip. Everything was as stated on site and more. Host is accommodating, nice & communication was easy & frequent. We would DEFINITELY stay there again. Definitely a 5-star experience!
Stayed 46 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This house was perfect for our family! It was clean and communication with the owner was easy and responses were FAST! We had a minor issue that was out of the owners hands (internet outage) and he went above and beyond to keep us comfortable for the BRIEF time it was down. Getting to and from St Louis was fast and easy. The only note- with our small children I was hoping the acreage listed would mean they would have room to run around outside but the property is pretty hilly. Still explorable- but not meant for baseball soccer etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Racheal T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
We had a blessed time at this rental. It was clean, spacious and very nicely located. We were close enough to the City to make the drive, yet far enough way we didn't have the noise and hustle of the city. Would absolutely recommend this stay to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful property, comfortable beds, great accommodations. Stayed with my wife my 2yo child and my parents. Bedrooms were located far enough away from the living room that we could put the child to bed and still enjoy some family time. Beds were comfortable and loacation was very clean. Had lots of extras like a welcome basket with wine and snacks, a pack n play, fans in the bedrooms, soaps and dishes. Beautiful back yard with lots of room to explore. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
The property was amazing and I really enjoyed seeing all of the wildlife during my visit. The house was very clean and just as described. The check out instructions were clear and easy to follow. Erik was also very quick to respond whenever I needed to speak to him. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO rental
This was hands down the best VRBO rental we have stayed in. Every detail was attended to and the host was pleasant, communicative and helped to ensure we had a great time. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shani A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Came to town for the 2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals. Great accommodations, decently stocked, close to everything but feels private. Great views out the back, some wildlife visitors were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021