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Swim, Fish, Hike, Horseback

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Sunrises and Sunsets are often this beautiful here. Across from unit.
Tin and barnwood open living room with a neat bar and barn door nearby
Views of the farm all around.Lower Unit. Handicapped accessible w no stairs.
100 yr old barnwood wall and Roku TV with Pandora , Net Flix & couch bed,
Galley kitchen stocked with all modern appliances and a dish washer.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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High Ridge, MO
  • Route 66 State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Six Flags St. Louis
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Swim, Fish, Hike, Horseback

Lower Level Unit in a Country Home!
Ozark like Scenic grounds that will make your stress melt away as you pull into this completely redone rustic chic (Lower Level) getaway! It's as close as you can get to St Louis but with starlit skies and Ozark foothills around you. Nature and wildlife abound all over the ranch, deer or horses grazing right outside 2 of the 3 bedroom windows.

Listen for the yipe of a coyote at night as you relax on the patio. There is a pretty lake close by reflecting the colors of the sky. You can just relax or Swim, Hike or horse back ride. Makes a great home base if you are attending a wedding at Rocking J or if you are headed to Six Flags, Hidden Valley Ski Resort, St Louis, Ozarks,
Meramec Caverns, or Branson. From here and a short drive to parks, rivers, caves, shut-ins, museums, Union Station Aquarium, and St.Louis zoo.

Property manager

Susan Davis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There must be an adult in charge
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
11pm Quiet guests are asked to keep voices down
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog must be crated if left in unit by itself
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Please do not use our hot tub. Put excess trash in large cans on patio & run the dishwasher before you leave please. Report anything broken or stained
Quiet time starts at 11PM inside/outside. Volume of music and voices low. No illegal activity allowed. Owners on main floor if anything is needed.
If you can pull the sheets and pillowcases off the beds that were used and leave them on that bed, it would be great and thank you !

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: 11pm Quiet guests are asked to keep voices down
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

High Ridge

Located in High Ridge, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Fore Honor Golf Course and Fox Run Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Six Flags St. Louis and Spooner's Frozen Custard. Swing-A-Round Fun Town and Hurricane Harbor are also worth visiting.
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High Ridge, MO

What's nearby

  • Route 66 State Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Six Flags St. Louis - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 20 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum - 20 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Lone Elk Park - 21 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 20 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Slo Odie's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swim, Fish, Hike, Horseback pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Swim, Fish, Hike, Horseback ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swim, Fish, Hike, Horseback ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swim, Fish, Hike, Horseback located?

Nestled on the beach, this High Ridge apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pleasant Valley Preserve and Pleasant Valley Trailhead. Big River and High Ridge Civic Center & Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittney S.

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

Holiday house

We rented the property to be in the area for the holiday. The house had plenty of sleeping spaces and linens. The kids were enjoyed seeing the horses on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

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

Nice stay

Everything was amazing! Clean house and the beds were super comfortable. The only bugaboo would be the hot water, it took a long time and when it finally got hot it went away right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Family reunion

Really enjoyed the rural setting and lots of room to visit together and eat outside in the evenings. Galley kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals & snacks (but could have used a little more counter space). Owners lived in main floor of house above this basement setting, but noise was never an issue & they were just a phone call away to answer any questions. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty I.

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

Patty

Lovely setting! We enjoyed a campfire the first night and it was so relaxing. Close to many activities, with plenty of fun for everyone. Hosts were very friendly and answered questions right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

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

Hilltop retreat

Well manicured upscale property set in farm/ranch forested secluded area. Has a pond with a canoe and a small sandy beach. Pasture with horses. Our family enjoyed the surrounding metropolis as there are tons of things to do. Wonderful property! The next time we stay herewe will take it easier and ride the horses!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah Z.

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

Beautiful location

Stayed here with the groomsmen from my brothers wedding. Was a great, peaceful place to come back to each night after a few chaotic days. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judi H.

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

Family get-together

Our family get-together was very enjoyable at the "Rocking J Ranch". The owners Brian and Sue were very accommodating and hospitable. The picturesque views and interacting with the horses were highlights of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Christmas Holiday Getaway

Our family (spouse, adult daughter, three grandkids, and myself) spent a week that included Christmas at the High Ridge home. The home is in a beautiful, hilly area close to St. Louis and it fit our needs perfectly. A very special part of our stay included the feeding of the horses that are on the grounds of the property. The grandkids loved this experience. The hosts were excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Great week-long stay with friends

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Rocking J Ranch. The house has enough space for 10 people (4 adults and 6 kids). The kids enjoyed petting and feeding the horses (with permission from the owners, Brian and Suzy). We experienced a four-hour county-wide power outage one night. Brian and Suzy were prompt with their response of multiple flashlights, lanterns, and candles. My son wanted to "go camping" and thanks to Brian and Suzy, we achieved it. Verizon cell reception is intermittent inside the house, but this was a blessing to keep us off our phones. We could simply walk outside if we needed to do something. I would recommend Rocking J to friends and family and will keep it in mind for a future visit to St. Louis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxzine R.

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

Fun Relaxing Stay with Family

We had a wonderful experience throughout our stay. The house was fully stocked and had everything we needed. The owners were incredibly kind and had great communication. We were in town for a wedding and this house fit everything we needed for the weekend. We would highly recommend this place and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Quick Trip

Nice accommodations! Everything as described! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ken B., Louisville, KY

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

Very scenic, relaxing

Very scenic, rural setting with a fire pit. Close to Six Flags, and 20/25 minutes to everything else. It is a basement apartment, with the owners living upstairs, but with its own entrance and yard area. There was a temporary problem with water pressure, but the owner fixed the problem quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Great time

We had a wonderful time here and the horses were a highlight. The hosts couldn’t have been better the only thing I can say is the shower has no water pressure but it is definitely worth a stay regardless!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

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

Family get together

Property was well equipped with everything we needed and any additional requirements were met immediately by the owner. We stayed a week and never had any problems. The beds were all very comfy which was a huge plus for us. Overall, a great place to spend quality time with family and just relaxing around the fire pit. Thank you Susan for being such a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Great spring break

The property was beautiful and the hosts were very kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful!

We stayed at this property for Thanksgiving 2022. It was very comfortable, very clean, and had everything we needed. We went hiking and horseback riding - and had a wonderful time. We will visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Work-cation

We were in town for work. Hotels get old real fast. I can not tell you how thrilled we were to find this gem. Great location, great people, great accommodations!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Emilee S.

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

Great, quiet place to stay

This was a great little getaway on the outskirts of St. Louis. Just a quick drive to the St. Louis Zoo and etc but outside of the city enough to be quiet and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

The Hyatt trip

The stay was amazing. We were in the country but still close to all the attractions we were wanting to go. About 30 minutes from downtown St.Louis and about 15 minutes from the zoo and six flags hurricane harbor. We scheduled a horseback riding hour trail ride. It was amazing. Kids really enjoyed this part. The property was clean and there was a patio to sit and enjoy at night. Inside was very clean and spacious. Would we stay their again? 100 percent yes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Pastures and horses

Would stay again. Lots of room to spread out. Very clean. Beautiful rolling pastures with horses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jesse o.

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

Awesome Place

This property is better than the pictures even portray. The building accommodation is nice and it is followed by a beautiful view. The owners are super nice people and very helpful. I 100% recommend this property. If we ever go back up to the St Louis area we will definitely book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donavon H.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The property was very cute. The basement can hear noise from the owners and dogs above.

Very pretty location, cute property nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

kelly r.

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

Serene spot away from the city

Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay! It was a peaceful place to rest at the end of our busy days enjoying Saint Louis. It was easy to get to all the main attractions, and the place was cozy, nicely decorated and clean. The beds were terrific! The owners were so hospitable and communicated well. Our kids enjoyed watching the horses and jumped in the pond a couple times to swim. The reasons we didn't rate it a 5 was just that the basement wasn't set up perfectly for guests. There's no climate control for the space, it's dark (which is very typical for basements - we understand), you can hear every step made above so we knew when the owners went to bed and woke, waking us (which means I'm sure they can hear us as well), and while there's always hot water (which was terrific), there is very little water pressure. That all being said, it was a nice place to land and you just have to decide if any of the above matters to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Davis

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Semi Retired Couple , empty Nesters, and outdoor and nature lovers!
Randy keeps the grounds cut and trimmed beautifully! We love sharing
our little piece of heaven with others and hearing of their adventures
around the Country and World. We live in the Main Level of the Home full time,
unless we are vacationing like you.

Why they chose this property

You are close to St. Louis , 25 minutes via Highway 44 East, but setting is inside scenic
foothills and beautiful grassy Valleys with private little lakes, and wooded trails to lure you off the shaded patio to exercise and enjoy the views and nature all around. Our farm is home of all wildlife Missouri offers, quail, deer, skunk, fox, racoon, groundhog, coyote, and wrens, woodpecker, blu jay, cardinal, and Martens. We hardly get a mosquito because of the Martens, and bats that naturally take care of this. We recommend spray for other insects if you hike. In the West out 44 is Caverns .Branson is 5 hrs away.

What makes this property unique

You can be alone with nature, with no close houses next to you. You can do nothing or stay active daily with many options locally from City life in St Louis, to Natural Parks,
Fishing, and 6 flaggs close by. If you wish to float around on our private natural lake, bring your favorite float and maybe some water shoes, small beach to a floating dock and naturally clean, fresh water to cool off in. You have your own laundry room too.

Languages:

English

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