2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis

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A living room with a fireplace, a television displaying streaming services, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A wooden bench in a forested area with a brick pathway leading to a building with large windows.
A spacious living area with a large window, a wooden table with decorative items, and a bookshelf.
A rustic cabin surrounded by leaf-covered ground and bare trees.
A living room with a large Christmas tree, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Fairview Heights, IL
  • Place, St. Claire Square Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pleasant Ridge Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights is home to this holiday home. City Museum and Fox Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Gateway Arch and St. Louis Union Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Dome at America’s Center or Busch Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Fairview Heights, IL

What's nearby

  • St. Claire Square Mall - 3 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Pleasant Ridge Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Frank Holten State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Stonewolf Golf Course - 5 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Fairview Heights Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 15 min drive
  • Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Haven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Mama's BBQ Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 acre Woodland Retreat - 15 mins from Downtown St. Louis located?

Situated in Fairview Heights, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Frank Holten State Recreation Area, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Pleasant Ridge Park. St. Claire Square Mall and National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Came to town for the 2021 NHRA Midwest Nationals. Great accommodations, decently stocked, close to everything but feels private. Great views out the back, some wildlife visitors were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
Thank you Shani! We love our wildlife visitors as well. It is just so great when we get lucky enough to see the deer and wild turkeys.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home in beautiful setting

Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2021
Thank you Patrick! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home!

My husband and i stayed here for a long weekend getaway. Very quiet and park like setting in the backyard was beautiful! Great communication with the owner! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2021
Thank you Dee! I love the reference to it being like a park. It is so peaceful to walk around and look at the nature. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEST IN THE AREA!

Beautiful surroundings, everything you could need or want! Host Erik is AWESOME!! Our company group has stayed here annually for the past few years and LOVES this VRBO. We're already planning for 2024!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Home Very Comfortable Stay

Quiet place to stay with proximity to St Louis. Stayed here with my husband and two kids for Spring break. The views out the back window are great! The rooms were very comfortable. My son loved the bunk beds! We felt very welcome here. The host was very attentive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2021
Thank you for the review! We agree, the house has such wonderful views and is a quiet getaway with quick access to the city.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect STL stay

My family stayed here for our spring break and it was the perfect getaway. I was at first a little nervous that the property was too close to the highway but it is at the end of a small road and faces away from the neighbors, so while it's close to the highway to get to other places, it feels very private from inside. The windows in the greatroom are a perfect setting to relax and importantly, the beds are very comfortable. We had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2021
Thank you Elizabeth!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy getaway

The property is as listed. We had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2021
We are so happy that you had a great time. Thank you for your stay! Erik and Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family

Was in town for a youth lacrosse tournament split between O’Fallon and downtown St Louis and this was the perfect in between spot. You’re very close to all things downtown St Louis, yet still situated in a nice oasis away from the hustle and bustle. The deck is awesome as you are covered by a canopy of trees which keep things cool even on the hottest days. Erik was a gracious host. Would definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and Quiet!

We enjoyed this home tucked at the end of a quiet street on a nicely wooded lot. The sunroom/living room overlooking the trees was large and comfy for a mom and 2 adult daughters to decompress with crafts, cooking and laughter. Each of the 3 bedrooms were clean, attractive and comfy. The kitchen is outdated (understandable as it will be expensive!) but was well equipped and served our needs. Recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2021
Thank you! We really love the view and enjoy getting away from the hustle and bustle. We are so happy you do too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Woodland backyard AND great location!

This was a wonderful house for our family! We enjoyed the woods on the property for exploring. The back porch was excellent for grilling out. The big living room in the back with the large floor to ceiling windows is perfect for family time and games. Everything was clean. Because it is tucked into the back of the street with all the woods around it, it was so secluded and private and perfectly QUIET at night for sleeping. So close to the interstate so very easy to pop into the city for all the fun experiences. The owner was very responsive to our questions throughout the trip. We loved our stay and probably will be back when we visit family again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2021
Thank you for your outstanding review! We enjoy the house for all of same reasons. We look forward to hosting you again. Erik and Sarah
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Two acre quiet retreat

This house sits on a beautiful and quiet piece of property. We saw deer and wild turkey’s out the window over the back yard. The spacious family area was great for our group of six. Having only one bathroom can present some problems, but we managed ok. House needs some kitchen and basement updates, but otherwise was comfortable and met our needs. We had some issues with chirping smoke alarms and front door code entry, but they were resolved. Overall a nice property and would stay again, especially if some of the needed updates are addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was true to photos! The host was beyond awesome! Super friendly & accommodating!

Our group spent nearly 2 months @ this property on a work trip. Everything was as stated on site and more. Host is accommodating, nice & communication was easy & frequent. We would DEFINITELY stay there again. Definitely a 5-star experience!
Stayed 46 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This house was perfect for our family! It was clean and communication with the owner was easy and responses were FAST! We had a minor issue that was out of the owners hands (internet outage) and he went above and beyond to keep us comfortable for the BRIEF time it was down. Getting to and from St Louis was fast and easy. The only note- with our small children I was hoping the acreage listed would mean they would have room to run around outside but the property is pretty hilly. Still explorable- but not meant for baseball soccer etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay

We had a blessed time at this rental. It was clean, spacious and very nicely located. We were close enough to the City to make the drive, yet far enough way we didn't have the noise and hustle of the city. Would absolutely recommend this stay to anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property, comfortable beds, great accommodations. Stayed with my wife my 2yo child and my parents. Bedrooms were located far enough away from the living room that we could put the child to bed and still enjoy some family time. Beds were comfortable and loacation was very clean. Had lots of extras like a welcome basket with wine and snacks, a pack n play, fans in the bedrooms, soaps and dishes. Beautiful back yard with lots of room to explore. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

The property was amazing and I really enjoyed seeing all of the wildlife during my visit. The house was very clean and just as described. The check out instructions were clear and easy to follow. Erik was also very quick to respond whenever I needed to speak to him. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO rental

This was hands down the best VRBO rental we have stayed in. Every detail was attended to and the host was pleasant, communicative and helped to ensure we had a great time. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2021
That’s so awesome to hear! Thank you and we hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Comfy Hangout Spot

This property is great retreats with friends or family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
Thanks John! We are sorry that the property was not a full five star for you but we are glad that you find it great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Loved this house. It exudes peace and was welcoming from the moment you walk in the door. I came to visit family but barely wanted to leave the comfort of this home. If you have a family and you value peace and quiet but want access to all local attractions, stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful home

We had an amazing stay here. very close to st. louis and top attractions. will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St Louis Vacation

This was a wonderful property and we would highly recommend it for a stay near St. Louis. It was tranquill with beautiful wooded views. It had a very nicely equiped kitchen. Our young granddaughters had plenty of space to play and be themselves. We did quite a bit of sight seeing in St. Louis and it was within 20-30 minutes of major destinations (zoo, Grant's Farm, etc.) We also took advantage of local restraunts and a splash pad. If you want a quiet, spacious place to relax after a day of sightseeing this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Week in St. Louis

This is an exceptionally welcoming and comfortable home to stay in and is close to St Louis. It's perfect for driving over to the city for the day, then coming home to relax in the evenings. The owner has worked hard to ensure small details are attended to, such as trash bags under the sink, a welcome basket, soap in the bathrooms, and enough towels! The location is perfect! It is a quiet and safe subdivision tucked away with mature trees. We loved cooking with the grill on the back porch in the evenings and enjoying the lightning bugs. Everything is clean and comfortable. The owner is quick to respond if you have any questions. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to that area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for a Family

We loved staying here! There was a ton of space, games, a yard, close to the city, etc. Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there so we didn't use the yard, but there was plenty of space inside. The dead-end road location was very private. We had a hiccup with our door code, but we called and got help immediately to get into the house. Would definitely stay here again if I wanted to explore St. Louis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House in the Woods

Great house nestled in the woods. Once you are inside you don't see or hear the neighbors. We spent hours in the family room talking and watching the birds and woods out the windows. So relaxing. There is a pair of cardinals out there that are so entertaining. Love the family style dining table. Loved the lounge chair ... I parked myself in one and wouldn't share! Thank you for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest getaway

We have three very active kids ages 11, 8, and 6. They would get up in the morning and head out into the forest after breakfast to explore. They loved it and found some wild turkeys one morning as well as a very nice black cat and some frogs in the creek. The house is very clean and comfortable. Reminded us of our grandparent’s houses a bit. The location is pretty far away from the friends we were visiting, but it worked out fine. We also enjoyed using the Weber grill for dinner. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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