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Escape to the historic Ruebling House in Defiance, Missouri, where this charming 2-bedroom apartment blends antique decor with modern comforts. Enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and relax on the covered front or side porches overlooking wooded views and downtown Defiance.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

'The Ruebling House': Bright, Modern, & Renovated!

  • Ideal for a retreat from city life, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental is a relaxing getaway! Located in the historic Ruebling House, this apartment fuses antique decor with contemporary furnishings and appliances, including a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a Smart TV. You'll be able to feel the weight of history around you here: this home, originally built in 1906, was once owned and operated as a general store by August Ruebling, founder of the town of Defiance!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Newly Renovated | Original Hardwood Floors & Decor | Walk to Katy Trail

    For a unique Missouri experience filled with vineyard tours and nature trails, come to this charming home with friends or family and make the most of your stay in Defiance!

    Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

    SHARED OUTDOOR SPACE: Covered front & side porches, rocking chairs, spacious yard, wooded views, downtown Defiance views
    INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, ceiling fans, dining table
    KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, microwave, drip coffee maker, blender, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, breakfast bar (2 stools)
    GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, central heating & air conditioning, hair dryer, keyless entry, iron/board, cleaning essentials
    FAQ: 3 stairs required for access, other vacation rentals on-site
    PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles max)
    ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: 3 additional properties are available on-site, each with separate nightly rates: a 2-bedroom unit for 6 guests, a 1-bedroom + loft unit for 4 guests, and another 2-bedroom unit for 6 guests. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Katy Trail (0.1 miles), Matson Hill Trail (2.4 miles), Lost Valley Hiking Trail (2.9 miles), Weldon Springs Conservation Area (4.0 miles), Klondike Trail Head (4.0 miles), Lewis & Clark Trailhead Weldon Springs (6.4 miles), Broemmelsiek Park (6.9 miles), Busch Greenway Trailhead (7.6 miles), Pine Trail (11.3 miles), Castlewood State Park (27.8 miles)
    WINERIES & VINEYARDS: Defiance Ridge Vineyards (0.9 miles), Chandler Hill Vineyards (1.5 miles), Sugar Creek Winery (2.3 miles), Montelle Winery (6.3 miles), Augusta Winery (8.5 miles), Mt. Pleasant Winery (8.6 miles), Noboleis Vineyards (9.3 miles), Balducci Vineyards (11.0 miles), Quarry Wine Garden (11.5 miles), Blumenhof Winery (14.7 miles), Cedar Lake Cellars (19.7 miles), Renaissance Wine Garden (23.8 miles), Holy Grail Winery & Vineyard (26.8 miles)
    ST. LOUIS HOT SPOTS: The Butterfly House (19.4 miles), Six Flags St. Louis (30.3 miles), The Magic House, St Louis Children's Museum (31.2 miles), Saint Louis Zoo (33.0 miles), Missouri Botanical Garden (35.7 miles), The Gateway Arch (39.5 miles)
    AIRPORT: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (28.5 miles)

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: The property requires 3 stairs to access
    - NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
    - NOTE: There is a live music venue located near the property. Music may be audible Friday-Sunday evenings.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Defiance is home to this apartment. Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center and The Factory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include 9-11 Memorial and The Awakening Sculpture. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Equestrian Center or Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - St. Louis. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating. Visit our Defiance travel guide
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MO, Defiance

What's nearby

  • Forest Park
    Forest Park
    35 min drive - 61.4 km
  • St. Louis Zoo
    St. Louis Zoo
    38 min drive - 63.1 km
  • St. Louis, Missouri - 08.22.2021 - Brookings Hall on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
    Washington University in St. Louis
    39 min drive - 64.2 km
  • Yellow Farmhouse Winery
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Six Flags St. Louis
    40 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Station
    28 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Francis Howell High School
    11 min drive
  • Defiance Ridge Vineyards
    2 min drive
  • Busch Family Brewing & Distilling
    14 min drive
  • Chandler Hill Vineyards
    6 min drive
  • Montelle Winery
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Ruebling House': Bright, Modern, & Renovated! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'The Ruebling House': Bright, Modern, & Renovated!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Ruebling House': Bright, Modern, & Renovated!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'The Ruebling House': Bright, Modern, & Renovated! located?

Situated in Defiance, this apartment building is steps from Yellow Farmhouse Winery, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chandler Hill Vineyards and Sugar Creek Winery. Matson Hill Park Trailhead is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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'The Ruebling House': Bright, Modern, & Renovated! Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Very clean and we enjoyed our stay. Comfy beds too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zelina H.

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

Super cute and roomy

The place is absolutely adorable and the perfect location. If we have to come back to Defiance again we will be staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Nice Place

The General Store space makes a pleasant weekend getaway spot. Clean and well decorated with easy access and good location for trail and winery access.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Winter wonderland!

The property was wonderful for a family traveling for Christmas. The host even had Christmas trees in both rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Perfect Location and Apartments

My family rented all 4 apartments on this property for our family and the bridal party for my daughter's wedding. The property was absolutely perfect and less than a mile from the venue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

A wonderful Christmas!

The Ruebling House was incredibly comfortable! Thank you so much for the beautiful Christmas decorations. It was truly a “home away from home” for the Holidays!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Loved everything

We stayed here for two weeks and loved everything about our stay. We enjoyed cooking on the barbecue, sitting in the rockers on the front and back porches, sleeping in the most comfortable beds and accessing all of our favorite trails through the Katy trail.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amos E.

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

Hunting Party

Room to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA K.

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

Defiance Stay

Very surprised by this property. It was super cute and clean! Close to several wineries and not far from downtown St Louis. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

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

Nice property

The house was nice and very comfortable. It was an older home and the floors creak when you walk, so it was hard to avoid disturbing the others staying with us. Also, we did not like the loud music that was nearby. And the people who stayed upstairs disturbed our rest at night (at 2 am) with loud noises.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina P.

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

Great place to stay!

Loved how close it is to so many wineries! Had pretty much everything we needed and lovely decor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea C.

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

As nice as it gets

This was a beautiful property in a fantastic location. It was quiet during the week. More activity on the weekend. I had great customer support when a battery needed replacing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

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

Nice place

This place was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amy Mitchell

Fantastic

We had a wonderful time staying in this adorable house. The front porch was wonderful and the small town of Defiance is just charming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary beth e.

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

Amazing place

Very clean! Had a nice assortment of kitchen items. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

Perfect location

Very clean & nice place to stay. It was the perfect location to all the local wineries. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Rustic yet Modern Gem in Defiance

This quaint property that was previously a general store has been beautifully renovated. We were very comfortable staying here with two adult couples and two young children (we brought our own bedding for the toddler and the infant). We did have to do some quick rearranging of some ceramic decorations to make the apartment more toddler friendly but for adults or older children this is a great spot. We were able to walk to a brewery a few blocks down as well as eat at one of the local taverns just a few houses down in the opposite direction. We were also very impressed with the breadth of kitchen supplies (even including tupperware!) where you could cook up an entire feast if you wanted to stay in. Overall we were very pleased and impressed with this property and would absolutely stay here again when in the Defiance area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021