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Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis

Vacation home in Ballwin

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Interior
Private kitchen
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Private kitchen
Tucked away in the woods, this secluded cabin offers a cozy retreat with a million dollar view. Walking distance to Castlewood State Park allows for hiking, biking, fishing and floating while being close to everything you need.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis

Discover the delightful town of Ballwin and enjoy the coziness of a two-bedroom holiday house. Situated just a 20-minute drive from the thrills of Six Flags St. Louis and an 18-minute drive from the scenic Route 66 State Park, this property offers the perfect base for your adventures. Delight in the convenience of the Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum, just a 20-minute drive away. Unwind in the cozy interior, where you can enjoy the complimentary WiFi and the added convenience of a washer and dryer. Whether you're seeking a family getaway or a relaxing retreat or here for work, this vacation home promises an unforgettable stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

All dishes should be loaded in the dishwasher. All trash should be taken out and the beds stripped. Extra fees apply if not followed. If you are bring

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cabin of Castlewood Ballwin
Cabin of Castlewood Private vacation home
Cabin of Castlewood Private vacation home Ballwin

About the neighborhood

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Ballwin, MO

What's nearby

  • Castlewood State Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lone Elk Park - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Route 66 State Park - 20 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 23 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Six Flags St. Louis - 27 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 19 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meramec Bluffs: Lutheran Senior Services - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Wings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Walk Away Waffles - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Elk's Lodge - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Castlewood State Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Meramec River. West Tyson County Park and Bowlero Lakeside are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cozy vacation home just 20 minutes from Six Flags St. Louis Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Athena B.

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

Great stay!

Very cool house with unique designs! The road right before the house was a little washed out so our small car was a little tricky but a truck or SUV would be fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the space available inside for my family of 5. Older home but clean, outside space overgrown and not usable but the location was great for going to Six Flags and the Arch. Was close to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

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

Great stay

The house is very charming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becki C.

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

Hidden cabin

A little hidden back off the trail but the place was very spacious and had everything we needed. Only down to the weekend was that the yard area was not cut so we didn't feel comfortable doing a fire or adventure through the area. All and all we truly enjoyed this quirky little place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Christmas stay

Great place. Could definitely use a deep clean top to bottom. Host was very accommodating and fast response! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenson S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were lots of bugs inside the house. Lots of ants and centipedes it kind of freaked the kids out. The power went out in the middle of the night our second night and did not come back on before we left and we could not communicate with the host until time to leave. They offered no refund or anything and just apologized for the storm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather Z.

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

Narnia home

This house itself was very quirky in a good way. We felt like we were in Narnia where each door could lead to a new world and adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mandy C.

Liked: Check-in, location

Needs Attention

This place was hard to find. Upon arrival we notice the grass was so tall that the picnic table area was unusable. Inside was spot cleaned but could use a deep cleaning. Vents and fans were covered in dust, cobwebs in corners, tv didn't work. There is or has been recently a leak in the roof.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Levi d.

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

Nice cabin retreat

We had a fun family vacation here. The cabin was fun and in a great location (30 mins to downtown St. Louis and 5 minutes from a state park with fun hiking.)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place

Great place for my family from out of town. Everything went smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

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

Nice stay

No contact with host a huge PLUS! Everything was as expected, quirky and cute, would stay again. Thanks again for the peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

my sisters and I had a great girls weekend at the cabin.

The property looks exactly like the pictures. Great location if you like to hike. Plenty of nearby restaurants, and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim Cochran: W.

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

Whimsy and Wonder

This property was so whimsical and fun that we would totally stay again. We came for a soccer tournament. My 4 kids loved exploring all the nooks and hidden corners! There was a kind sized bed that my husband, myself, and our 4 year old slept in, two twin beds in the top room, and two full sized pull out couches. Every room is on a different level. The moose head added a wonky charm! We loved the fireplace! This by far has been one of the most fun and charming places that we've stayed!! We will book again next year for this tournament!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie R.

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

Awesome quirky rustic downhome roomy cabin

Big beautiful home with coutry downhome feeling. Very spacious large decks many entry and exits. Scenere is definitely outdoor woodesy. Very functional with all accommodations. Will be back hopefuly longer visit next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

We really enjoyed our stay. This is a unique place to stay for sure, but the house was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was pretty well stocked with what you need. Two negatives: there is a picture of a white neighboring house associated with the listing when you look at location, and the gravel part of the road could really use some repair. If we did not have a truck to navigate the snow we got while we were there, it could have been a real problem. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy W.

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

Sister Weekend

Nice place, lots of rooms! Loved the location. Only suggestion is more curtains to help with a bit of privacy when changing clothes. 😊 Loved the moose!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tom E., Springfield

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

Very cozy.

nice place had a lot of stairs harder for myself. lots of room and sitting areas would be nice place for more people. thanks for the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Amazing

The cabin was amazing. Wasn’t quite prepared for all the stairs it made it very unique. Loved all the characters that the house has. We will most likely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

House from an old mystery novel

There were 2 negatives, but the structure of the house made you forget them. Outside could be trimmed up better, seemed a little overgrown and the bedroom you 1st walk into had a little musty smell. The bed was super comfy and there are lots of nook and crannies to explore. I would sray again for sure. the homethe home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ F.

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

We were in town dealing with family issues, the properties proximity to nature & to town was aweso…

The only thing I would say is this property is not handicap accessible, so if you have issues with stairs this is not the place for you… Otherwise ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ across the board… Would definitely recommend and stay again…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not a cabin

It’s not a cabin. Lots of stairs, lots of exterior doors. Had a musty smell that was difficult to get used to. Was ok for the purpose we used it for. 4 guys going to Metallica concert. Probably wouldn’t be great for a family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Meghan C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place definitely has character and is quirky and kitschy. I really liked its unique layout. I did not like the bugs. We killed more than a few big spiders, like larger than a quarter, several millipedes, and countless ants in the kitchen and living room with the moose head. We’d be sitting on the couch and then feel something crawling on our arm…ants! The musty smell is a bit overwhelming when you first walk in, like an old damp basement. If anyone in my group were immunocompromised, I would not have stayed. The floors are very uneven with lots of stairs and poor lighting. Do not rent this place if you have mobility concerns. There are a couple of soft spots in the flooring that felt like they were ready to buckle. Not to mention the floors being filthy and turning the bottoms of our feet totally black. Apparently there were guests that had checked out the morning before we checked in, but the cleaning between guests did not seem very thorough. The garbage from the previous guest was left under the carport instead of the garbage bin. We found a marshmallow stuck in one of the stove burners and the utensils were not completely clean. Lots of cobwebs and dust in the vents and on the ceiling fans. Strangely no curtains…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cardinal rain-out/property saved the day

We were obviously bummed that the Cardinal bs Yankee game we traveled to see was postponed, but thanks to this fantastic property our group still had a great time and a relaxing evening! We had a couple groups who stayed in hotels downtown that left the stadium and went to bed to complete their wasted experience, while we came back to the Vrbo, and just spent time hanging out in the different and awesome gathering areas in the super unique layout - drinks under the moose, a fire (not really because we didn’t start one, but the dormant hearth was good enough for June) and some tobacco pipes on the deck under the stars. Topped off with a great comfortable nights sleep for the whole crew. Would love to come back again and highly recommend the property and manager!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Leah E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

The Cabin is Quirky but the host is Rude

The cabin is fun but has several quirks that would have been nice to know about before booking. Like the main door into the cabin going through the primary bedroom, all the levels from room to room, or the lack of latching or locking doors into any room. Those things could be lived with but I reached out apologetically when our plans changed and the host was rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Avoid this property

The place was filthy when we arrived, we spent time cleaning ourselves just to feel like we could sleep. We could hear mice in the walls at night. We ended up leaving early, we just couldn’t take it. The home was in disrepair. Communication with the owner was poor, he did not give check in information until we reached out the day of scheduled arrival and when we reached out regarding the mess and unkempt conditions he claimed the house was clean and accused us of spamming him when we stated we’d be leaving early. We have submitted a request to VRBO customer support but based on this experience we will never use VRBO again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022