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The Original Custom House!

Riverfront vacation home in St. Charles with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV
Step into history at this 1801 Customs House turned modern retreat, now home to a spacious 2-bedroom apartment. You'll be in the heart of Main Street St. Charles with its rich history, dining options, and shopping. Enjoy an updated kitchen and wine bar while taking in the comfort of two king beds and a separate bedroom with a queen bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • 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.

The Original Custom House!

Come stay in what was St. Charles original Customs House built in 1801, but fully stocked with modern amenities and comforts. Walk downstairs and be in the heart of the Main Street St. Charles filled with history, dining, and shopping. You can sleep six adults comfortably in this two bedroom apartment, with two king beds and a queen bed in a separate bedroom. Enjoy the updated kitchen and wine bar. This historic home has everything you need for the perfect getaway!
*We provide a complimentary starter pack of essentials to help you settle in, including basic toiletries and paper products. For your extended stay, please plan to purchase additional items as needed.

Although we do not like fees in order to maintain our units we must make you aware of the following:
We are ONLY dog friendly. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests a non-refundable fee of $100 per reservation will be charged to cover additional cleaning costs. Pet fees are NOT included in the original reservation price or room rate provided. Any applicable pet fees will be added to your reservation MANUALLY and charged AFTER booking.
If you do not honor our pet policy (dog only disclosure) you will be fined $200.
Strict NO SMOKING policy. If you smoke inside you will be fined $250.
We are not responsible for items left behind by guests. If you leave an item behind and you want it to be sent back to you. We charge $25 for that item to be shipped plus the shipping costs.
Any stay greater than 21 days will require an additional long term cleaning fee of $50 that will be MANUALLY charged after reservation confirmation.
An unapproved late check-out fine is $50.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Nothing you need to do but to drive home safely!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

607370

About the neighborhood

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Saint Charles, MO

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St Charles Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 24 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Llywelyn's Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little O's Old Time Soda Fountain - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old Millstream Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schlafly Bankside - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Original Custom House! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Original Custom House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Original Custom House!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Original Custom House! located?

Located in St. Charles Historic District, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Main Street and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Frontier Park and Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center are also within 10 minutes.

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