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The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove

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Spacious living room with 2 extra plush and deep couches
Spacious back outdoor patio
Relax on the front porch balcony with Adirondack chairs!
Beautiful full kitchen with island
Spacious dining room with extra seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. Louis, MO
  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Enterprise Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove

Looking for a place that has all of the feels of making you an outlander, but also gives you all of the perks of being in a cultured city? You have found just that with THE RUSTIC CITY INN - A beautifully decorated house that is rustic in theme and decor. It provides all of the amenities needed for a relaxed stay that wouldn't require you to ever leave the house. But it's also located right in the heart of the St. Louis city area, in Tower Grove, centrally near everything you want to see and do.


Summarized info on the space:

1st floor:
- beautifully decorated living-room with plush couches, 55" Samsung UHD Smart TV, and a retro video game console with 500+ old school video games
- beautifully decorated dining-room with rustic dining table set to seat 6, two additional lounge chairs, and a photo guestbook that guests can share a photo of their stay on (bluetooth mini printer provided)
- kitchen with granite island counter top that seats 3, brand new GE Slate appliances
- full bathroom with shower
- back patio 2 story-deck that seats up to 8 with bistro lighting, gas fire pit, and a beautiful backyard

2nd floor:
- 3 beautifully decorated bedrooms: each with queen sized memory foam beds, and a 32" HD Smart TV
- bed-side USB charging stations
- full bathroom with shower
- 2nd story back deck/patio - with 2 bistro tables with umbrellas and 8 chairs
- outdoor front porch sitting area for two

*Please ensure to read over the HOUSE RULES before you book this property (there is a separate rental property in the basement)

**MAKE SURE your guest count is accurate when booking, otherwise your reservation total can change or increase

*NEIGHBORHOOD DETAILS BELOW*

**About our pricing model**
Because every property on VRBO (and other short term rental websites) are owned by a different owner, they will all have their own house rules and pay structures. We use a variable pricing model to give our guests more flexibility - dependent on the size of your group. Comparable property's to this will mostly be priced at a flat rate for 6 guests. But because our property has (surprisingly) received a lot of bookings in the past from solo couples (2 guests), we wanted to best accommodate this by starting at a decreased base price, and then allowing the price to be adjusted accordingly, dependent on the group size. So if you have 4-6 guests in your reservation, the pricing then increases to make it comparable to the other 6 guest property's in the area. We do conduct regular analysis' and comparisons, and we feel we have priced this property fairly and comparable to other similar spaces in the area - the only difference is it can vary dependent on your group size. Please reach out if you have any questions in regards to this.

>>>LOYALTY PROGRAM: Stay with us twice (at the same property), and you’ll receive 5% OFF of your stays FOR LIFE at that property. If you make it to 10 stays, then we will give you one free night to stay with us at any of our properties.
(Note: this only pertains to nightly rate costs, does not include any fees or taxes).

Also check out our other 2 themed properties -

1. The Shaw Fox's Den (basement suite at this property) - 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, sleeps up to 4
2. The 1904 World's Fair Retreat - 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, sleeps up to 6
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*NEIGHBORHOOD DETAILS
The Rustic City Inn is located in the beautiful Shaw/Tower Grove neighborhood, which is currently one of the most popular, hippest, and safest neighborhoods in STL City. Once you experience it you'll see just how beautiful, green, and unforgettable it truly is. The Inn is also walking distance to a number of premier-rated restaurants, coffee houses, bars, wine bars, ice cream shops, the MO Botanical Garden, and of course....beautiful Tower Grove Park! (see these in listing pics)

*A full detailed listing of what is nearby and our recommendations is printed in the onsite house manual.

Tower Grove Park
This wooded Victorian strolling park rewards meandering. Its 340 kinds of trees could chart every shade of green, and they attract 200 kinds of birds, from red-shafted flickers and monk parakeets to ospreys and ring-billed gulls. Henry Shaw developed the park to give St. Louis “a grand pleasure ground,” with wide lanes for horse-drawn carriages, gates guarded by zinc griffins, and exotic pavilions and gazebos. Every few feet, there’s something to see: lions copied from the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, heroic sculptures (Shakespeare’s here), busts (including Mozart), and antiquities (columns from the Old Courthouse and stone “ruins” from the old Lindell Hotel, reflected in one of the most picturesque ponds in St. Louis). Park officials also recently uncovered a long-forgotten stream on the park's east side, accenting it with rain gardens and native plants on either side.

Tower Grove Park - key events
- Tower Grove Pride Fest
- Festival of Nations
- Food Truck Friday’s
- Tuesday & Saturday Farmer’s Market
- Outdoor Yoga on Saturday’s
- Monday eve Concerts In The Park

Missouri Botanical Gardens
- Whitaker Music Festival: every Wednesday night with live music (May through July)
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**WINTER DISCOUNT SPECIAL (Nov-Feb)**
- $129 for 1 night/1 couple/1 bed -
(Includes nightly rate & cleaning fee!) SAVES YOU $50
*Offer good on most weekdays. Please send us a message to inquire
*(does not include taxes and service fees)

Property manager

Tony Bove

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
$500 fine- security camera helps enforce this rule
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine, smoke sensors helps enforce this rule
Please be mindful of noise, especially on the 1st floor- there's a rental below. Patio quiet hours begin at 10pm.
Pricing varies by group size to stay fair and flexible- base rate is for 2 guests, with added cost per extra guest up to 6.
*If you'd like absolute privacy, we offer an option to block out the basement suite (if availability allows) for an additional fee. Inquire for info

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: $500 fine- security camera helps enforce this rule
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

St. Louis

Shaw, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this holiday home. Fox Theater and City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Enterprise Center or Dome at America’s Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Enterprise Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 12 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar K St Louis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sasha's On Shaw - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Food Truck Friday at Tower Grove Park - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove located?

Located in Shaw, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Forest Park. Tower Grove Park and SSM Health DePaul Hospital Foundation are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jalissa G.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint K.

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

Great Place!

It was very clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Cozy with character

We really enjoyed the space. We were in town for our sons wedding and this was a great option for us close to where we needed to be great kitchen and dining area the mattresses were comfortable and I think had memory foam. Easy check in & check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rickey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay with good communication

Iy was a great neighborhood. Nice and quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mavourneen B.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOTSHIEAU A.

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

Photoshoot

I only used space for 4 hours.It met my needs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

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

Beautiful Home!

We had a great time! The outdoor patio and balcony’s were gorgeous and the inside was even more lovely! All the bedrooms are connected with pocket doors but they all have their own door for entry so they can be kept separated for sleeping which is perfect! We overall had a great time! Would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Christmas visit

The house is very cute and comfortable. The owners even set up a Christmas tree in the living room, which was a lovely, homey touch. This neighborhood was a perfect location for our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Great host and property

Wife and I spent two days at this property. It truly has a rustic feel to and we loved it.Locatiom is great and close to some nice attractions and restauants. Hosts were very responsive and accomodating. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

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

Good access

Quick business trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Lovely home, great location

I loved the Shaw neighborhood. The home was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ G.

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

The Perfect Spot

Super awesome house. Neighborhood was great. So close to everything we wanted to do. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

St. Louis Week

The Rustic Inn is a unique place to stay in quiet neighborhood that is close to almost anywhere you might want to go in St. Louis.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Fun place to stay

Great location in St Louis. Loved the historic aspect of the place. Met all our needs. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianna S.

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

Review

It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan S.

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

Very Small House that is tight for 3 large adults

So overall, it was a nice stay and there were some really nice amenities provided but we are 3x 200 lb men and it was a tight fit for 3 of us. The layout is a little odd with all 3 rooms connecting through each other upstairs. The actual house itself is very small as well and we felt awkward knowing there was someone below us that would be unhappy if we walked too heavily down the stairs. There were warnings about that. The showers themselves were hot but they came up to about my chest. Not a big deal but something to think about. Only street parking available as well which was hard to find at night and not sure how safe the neighborhood is to be trying to find the house at 11PM but nonetheless, it worked out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Adorable place! ☆☆☆☆

Cute place, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Cute Rustic House

Perfect little stay for our family of 5. Close to almost anything you’d want to do in St. Louis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolan H.

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

Great character and location

Very unique place with lots of neat touches. Great access to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

St. Louis Trip

My family enjoyed our stay. It is an older home where the floors creak and the stairs are narrow but there were many updates. We felt comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and we had everything we needed for our visit. Host was responsive when asking about the washer. Overall my family enjoyed visiting St. Louis and the Rustic City Inn worked great for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannah P.

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

Great Place to Stay

We stayed one night at Rustic City Inn. The home was beautifully decorated and very welcoming. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen/bathrooms were very nice. The neighborhood was safe and easy access to downtown and interstates. Be careful of Google maps-Flad Street end and continues in several places, you will need to improvise directions. Host very accessible via VRBO app and responsive. Would stay again and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kim W.

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

Mostly Great, Just a Few Issues

It's a cute place in a really great neighborhood. We loved that there were several cafes within walking distance. The house itself is nice enough for an older building, as well. There were just a few things that we noticed as time went by that keep me from giving this 5 stars: -It wasn't fully clean. The showers were dirty, there was a dirty hand towel in one bathroom, one of the rugs had crumbled up food on it, there were cobwebs in the blonds and some corners, and the mirrors, televisions, and many other surfaces were greasy. They had originally let us know that the cleaning person was very busy that weekend, so this may just be the fault of that, but it definitely looked like they had missed cleaning some areas. -It was uncomfortably hot upstairs in the bedrooms. The AC was locked so we couldn't turn it down, which meant that the house couldn't get cool enough upstairs for the upper 90-degree days we were there. I'm sure the place is lovely in the spring and fall, but I wouldn't recommend it in the heat of the summer. -I also wouldn't recommend more than 2 couples stay there despite there being 3 bedrooms. To get to the upstairs bathroom from one of the bedrooms, you have to walk through the other bedroom, which wouldn't work well if someone was staying in it. -Also, the furniture on the upper decks isn't what is shown. The deck that shows the Adirondack chairs has nothing on it and doesn't feel stable when you walk on it. My husband was disappointed by that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Max M.

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

Nice location and clean

Everything about this place was great with two exceptions. It is in a great location and neighborhood. Being an older building was not surprised by narrow steep stairs, squeaky floorboards. What bothered me was lack of lamps/ lighting in bed rooms and living room and the limited use of thermostats to 72 degrees. Too hot at night for our usual sleeping habits. These were only reasons I did not give a 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara A.

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

unique home and neighborhood

Nice 2 story home with back porch and yard. It was clean and well-furnished. Our only suggestion is that is not great for senior adults; the stairs are narrow and all bedrooms upstairs, also stairs to get into the house. I should have read the description more carefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alisha J.

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

STL is Always Interesting

I lived in St. Louis for grad school and stayed in this VRBO with 3 friends for our 10-year reunion. The house was pretty and well-maintained, but we couldn't so much as have lunch at the house with our other friends without clearing it through the property manager first (so we skipped it) and a week after our stay I was asked if we'd broken a coffee pot we didn't notice, let alone use. I'm not sure if this is an STL short-term rental thing or unique to the property, but I've never dealt with so many rules and so much scrutiny from a property manager/owner in any other VRBO or other short-term rental I've stayed in any other city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tony Bove

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Hello, we've been on VRBO for a few years now, and we absolutely love it. When we travel we want to get the FULL LOCAL EXPERIENCE - which makes us feel like a local, in a local neighborhood, eating at local restaurants, and doing local things. This is what VRBO is ALL ABOUT. And now also as hosts, it brings us the greatest joy that we can offer these same experiences to travelers coming to our beautiful city.

My name is Tony, and with my wife Filomena and two fur babies we are the BOVE family. I am an A/V Project Manager for Centene and she is a Varicose Vein RN at St. Anthony's Hospital.

We are a young active couple that loves to travel (of course), cook at home or eat at unique restaurants, and have a good time with our friends. I am also an audio engineer and music enthusiast. I graduated from Full Sail University with 2 degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business. Filomena has her nursing degree from Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing & Allied Health.

We are very active and always on the go, but we always have time for our guests!

Languages:

English