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Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars!

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A modern kitchen with a green wall, a neon sign, and a gold serving cart.
A two-story house with a gray exterior, white trim, and a front porch with a small railing.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, red chairs, a wooden herringbone floor, a dining area with white chairs and a table, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a chandelier, and a green accent wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a standing lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lindenwood University
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Saint Charles, MO
  • Place, Historic Main Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Frontier Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ameristar Casino St. Charles
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars!

The "Lion House" is a completely restored charming 1930s home located in the heart of St. Charles’ National Historic District.

Explore all that St. Charles has to offer…perfect place to stay (Lindenwood University - only one mile away) and play as you are only steps from the walkable historic Main Street lined with boutiques, eateries, gourmet shops, Katy Trail (bike trail & rentals), museums, pubs & nightclubs, and much more! This unique place has a style all its own.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- No unregistered guests are allowed (unless pre-approved by the host prior to booking). - Max property is 6 people. 

Please report any damages, breakages, or malfunctioning equipment immediately so that we can repair or replace them.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 22-7149 22-20
Property # 2883114vb
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Charles

Located in St. Charles, this holiday home is in the city centre. Historic Main Street and First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cave Spring Golf Center and Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center. Centene Community Ice Center and Patzius Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Saint Charles, MO

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frontier Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lindenwood University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 24 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Salt + Smoke - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Llywelyn's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grandma's Cookies - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars!?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars! on 12 January 2027 start from NZ$1,105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to St Charles Main St. Shops, Eateries & Bars! located?

Located in St. Charles Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Main Street and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital and Frontier Park are also within 10 minutes.

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. 83 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family/Pet-friendly and very nicely renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Lovely stay

The house was just as described and the location is just a few blocks from the historic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked, nice location & responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and had everything we needed in the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, nice clean house, very responsive, nice details for getting in, quiet location just outside of the downtown. Very convenient for walking but not crowded the rest of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We just loved this house! The hosts were very accommodating and friendly in communication. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jodi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Excellent hosts. The Lion House was super clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a great stay host very responsive too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

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

Perfect Spot

We had an excellent time at the property! Made for the perfect two day trip and had everything we needed! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

very enjoyable stay

We enjoyed our stay and dealing with Kim and Rich was so easy. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cozy, clean, comfy house! The beds were super comfortable and the house had everything needed to make our stay welcoming. The location is perfect...2 block walk to Main Street. The host responded quickly to any questions we had. We will stay here again if we are back in St. Charles!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication made our stay easy & stress-free. House was as described, and included all the amenities of home - and the fluffiest, softest towels ever! We enjoyed the short walk to Main Street which looks like a scene from a Hallmark movie. Great place to stay for 3 or 4 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great house, great location

Absolutely loved this property! The house was a perfect size and very clean. And the location was ideal to walk to Main Street. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

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

Lovely house to stay in St Charles!

The Lion House was a great place for our stay. It was cozy and had many amenities included. We would definitely recommend this as a conveniently located stay in St. Charles!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Fun time in St. Charles

Very nice property. Great location. Very clean and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Perfect house & location

Our stay was top notch. Recommend this home. Close to all the shops and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Excellent Stay

This property is perfect! Better than the listing, perfect location, and the host is wonderful and accommodating!!! Don’t think twice about staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 2nd time staying here. The host is always very courteous and accommodating. Open floor plan for the most part and plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Great location great place!

Great location to enjoy main street St. Charles. House was as described and had pretty much anything you could need. Communication with host was great, will consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great house and even better location!

Great area and very cute home! Kim was very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We loved that this location was dog friendly with an enclosed yard. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Jessica and we would love to host you again anytime at the Lion House!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very cute, comfortable and well maintained. SUPER CLEAN!! Kim is also great with communication, all texts to her were answered promptly.We would definitely stay here again...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

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

Wonderful getaway

This property was great. Everything was comfy, cute and it was very close to main street. This was an ideal weekend getaway with a friend. I highly recommend the Lion House and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

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

Old St Charles

Great property, easy process overall for check in/out. I highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Fun vacation

The house was prefect. Relaxing, quiet neighborhood, close to shopping and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Great location and very comfy/clean!

This house is perfectly located close to the St. Charles area. Everything you could need is here, from kitchen necessities, bathroom amenities and the decor makes it feel like home! Highly recommend for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Smith

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Rich and I have been happily married for nearly 30 years. We have two grown children: McKenzie, a nurse at Vanderbilt, and Cameron, who played lacrosse at Lindenwood University (also known as Lion House) and is now a sales leader at an AI company. Our family loves the great outdoors and cherishes the time we spend together.

We fell in love with St. Charles the moment we visited; it immediately felt like home. When we're not enjoying our time at the Lion House, we are often in Indianapolis. We find ourselves here frequently, and it brings us immense joy to share the Lion House with you!

Why they chose this property

Built in 1930, this home retains much of its original charm while offering many modern amenities. The Lion House can accommodate up to six guests across two bedrooms (a king bedroom upstairs and a queen bedroom on the main level) and an ultra-comfy sleeper sofa on the main level. With two baths, luxurious accommodations, and superb services, we ensure an unforgettable stay.

What makes this property unique

In the summer, the backyard is adorned with string lights and features a Wicker/Rattan 6-person seating group with cushions and a table. The garage is stocked with lawn games, including bags and a giant colorful Jenga, as well as a gas grill.

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