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Historic Retreat in the City

Apartment with kitchen, near St. Louis University

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Welcome to The Retreat, a spacious apartment that combines eclectic vintage charm with modern comforts. Unwind in one of three private bedrooms, featuring super comfy Green Tea memory foam mattresses. With a desk for work and a bar setup for play, this retreat is perfect for both short and extended stays.

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Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Retreat in the City

Gorgeous, eclectic, vintage is an apt description for the apartment with loads of living space and a 10 min drive to all of St. Louis' attractions. The Retreat is super close to the area hospitals and St. Louis University. You will find everything you need for a short or extended stay. It is set up for work or play including a desk and a bar set up . Enjoy our super comfy Green Tea memory foam mattresses to rest. The space includes three separate, private bedrooms.

Please note, this is a non-smoking house. Smoking in the house is a $200 charge for deodorization. We welcome pets if you clear your pet's visit with us first. We charge an additional $25 per pet fee for pets. We also ask that you clean up after your pet's unique mess.

I love a place that has the things I didn't remember to bring. Let's face it...no one wants to buy salt and pepper or a huge jar of spices for a short stay. We have tried to think of everything, but if we missed something, let us know and we will get more stuff to make the next guest's stay even better. We love furry friends and have three in our home.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 1,438 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

You must sign our Rental Agreement. Parties are not allowed in our rentals. NO Smoking is permitted. Must be quiet by 10:00 pm.
Security deposit will be collected and released 8 days after checkout assuming there is no damage or missing items.
Always accompany your pet while they are outside and clean up after them immediately. Furniture to stay in place.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Contact us to discuss your pet(s). Pets must be q

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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Urban Retreat City Getaway Apartment St. Louis
Urban Retreat City Getaway St. Louis
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Vrbo Property
Urban Retreat for a City Getaway
Historic Retreat in the City Apartment
Historic Retreat in the City St. Louis
Historic Retreat in the City Apartment St. Louis
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About the neighborhood

Map
St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital Foundation - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tower Grove Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Louis University - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Forest Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 9 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rally's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Baileys’ Range - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fiddlehead Fern Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Retreat in the City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Retreat in the City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Retreat in the City?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Retreat in the City located?

Located in Tiffany, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from SSM Health DePaul Hospital Foundation and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from St. Louis Union Station. Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Tower Grove Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Grand Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Historic Retreat in the City Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Brent

It was good for what I needed a place to sleep and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen D.

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

Great place in a great city!

I love these old buildings and lovely neighborhoods! This is a find! Great place - look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Fantastic

I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly R.

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

Just what we needed:)

Perfect location for us! Easy check-in and out! The sunporch was a delightful surprise!! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Family getaway

Quiet neighborhood, easy access to everything. Great for our family of four with two teens.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

Great apartment

Lovely apartment. Plenty of room and an enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

Location location

Was a great cozy place. Was located close to everything so not much time wasted driving. Thank you for sharing your place with me
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belen A.

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

Perfect overnight stay

The apartment was perfect to fit our 5 person family for a quick overnight before an early flight out of Lambert airport. The location was close to the highway, which made it noisy, but also very convenient for getting where you need to go quickly. Great price too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad J.

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

Wonderful!

This place was perfect for St. Louis! Great location off the freeway, to get downtown, to the zoo, to the ballgames, etc. The place was historically old, but done nicely inside, and very spacious--way bigger than I mentally anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

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

Close to everything

The Apartment is clean, quiet and the beds are so comfortable. Check in process was seamless and the one time I had to contact the host the response was immediate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Emily N.

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

Weekend Getaway

It was a charming second story walk up that had a historic feel and a convenient location to downtown and other locations. There were some minor cleaning issues, but the host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addie L.

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

Home away from home

Very peaceful and serene. I found it was very convenient to great neighbor restaurants, bars and concert venue. Quiet given the proximity to the highway. Really chill vibe. I would come back had great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Great Place

This place was very convenient for traveling with a family and very comfortable. I was worried about on street parking but that was never a problem for us. There was always plenty of parking near the apartment. I will definitely stay there again when I am in the area. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Historic Retreat

Safe, clean and roomie. The apartment is in an older historic building, which I loved. If I get my deposit back in a few days, I'll be totally happy with the first time experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Nice older apartment that has a great “Retro” feel.

Our annual trip with the grandkids. We all live in the country so the kids loved being in the city and the old school feel of the apartment. Host communicated with us through email after day one to ensure everything was alright and to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Suzy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Older home

The location is in an apartment which kinda through me off at first because it was not in the description. The living room and sun room were nice and homey though. The beds were very comfortable too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

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

Apartment not a house

The listing looks like a house from the pictures but it is actually a very large apartment on the second floor. Otherwise, the property met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary H.

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

Beautiful Locale

This old apartment was perfect for our stay for a gaming convention weekend. It's gorgeous and unique. The sunroom/veranda was great for early morning coffee and the location had plenty of parking. The only drawback I would list is that the back bedroom did not have air conditioning. There was a vent that lead from one of the other rooms, but it did make the room warmer than the rest of the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great city apartment experience, nicely furnished with all the little things we would need. The kids liked the sun porch the most. It was their "club house". They liked having adjoining rooms. There were games and toys, which they liked. We started a game of Monopoly and played it for days. It was one of their favorite things. When we got home, they said they missed the apartment the most.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Johnson M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Close proximity to expressway

Place was in close proximity to the expressway. Response from property manager was in a reasonable time. Property need cosmetic upgrades. Paint in the bathroom started peeling and one bedroom door doesn’t have locks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Leshyeka R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disasterous

Absolutely speachless, would NOT ever recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

LOVED THE URBAN RETREAT

My family and I rented the urban retreat for the Christmas and new year holidays. The house was incredibly roomy and full of amenities. It was very opulently furnished wIth a cool vibe inside. It had a nice artistic feel and was more than sufficient to sleep my family of 5. The beds were awesome and my wife even commented that she had the best nights sleep of any stay away from home since she could remember. Would recommend highly as a great value for the price.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nanci R.

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

St. Louis excursion

This was a great little place! It was about 15 minutes away from fun stuff downtown and the neighborhood was awesome. The manager is easy to get a hold of, very friendly, and helpful. The only hiccup we had was the property needed us to checkin late (6pm) due to an unforeseen issue and I didn’t find out until about 30 minutes before checkin. Overall, would recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Lovely Stay, a Little Toasty

The apartment was so lovely and perfect for our weekend away (even with two 2-year-olds). The only issue we had (which was not a huge deal) was that the bedrooms were kind of hot. Nothing a box fan couldn’t fix! We would absolutely stay here again.