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The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 158 sq m
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St. Louis, MO
- Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum5 min walk
- St. Louis University4 min drive
- St. Louis Union Station6 min drive
- St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)22 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
.........
*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)
..............
**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)
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
.........
*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)
..............
**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
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
$500 fine- security camera helps enforce this rule
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine, smoke sensors helps enforce this rule
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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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.

St. Louis, MO
What's nearby
- Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- St. Louis University - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Barnes Jewish Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- St. Louis Union Station - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
- St. Louis Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
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
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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
20 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason D.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jason D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rickey W.
3 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great stay with good communication
Rickey W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin B.
9 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy with character
Erin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane K.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas visit
Diane K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori P.
26 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place! ☆☆☆☆
Lori P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
George B.
22 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and property
George B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
8 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place to stay
Jill B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Loren S.
5 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, great location
Loren S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha E.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!
Samantha E.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry G.
4 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay
Larry G.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nolan H.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great character and location
Nolan H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mary H.
10 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good access
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica B.
13 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Rustic House
Erica B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen H.
3 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Inn
Stephen H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan B.
11 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St. Louis Week
Dan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Russ G.
5 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Spot
Russ G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
26 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Beth M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arianna S.
6 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Arianna S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David J.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located to botanical gardens
David J.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maggie D.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Weekend
Maggie D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric S.
28 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Eric S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connie L.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in St. Louis
Connie L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
John D.
25 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 nights in St Louis
John D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli O.
19 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Kelli O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Tony Bove

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!
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!
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