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Historic*Unique*Downtown*Quiet*Bright*Cheerful*Getaway

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and furnished patio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St. Charles, MO
  • Place, Historic Main Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ameristar Casino St. Charles
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St Charles Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic*Unique*Downtown*Quiet*Bright*Cheerful*Getaway

**We are AirBandB Superhosts for 3 years running! Over 200, 5 Star Reviews!**

The Blue Oak is nestled in the center of the iconic historic downtown St. Charles. We are only a few steps from Main Street, The Katy Trail, and the Missouri River. There is little the downtown area doesn't offer, including fine and simple dining, shopping, bike rentals, yoga, fishing, casinos, museums, you name it!

Every detail of your stay has been purposefully crafted to give you the best experience possible, and help you leave feeling renewed. We look forward to you enjoying your stay!

Modern and Mid-Century design housed in a Craftsman style bungalow. We have comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 10 guests!

We have 7 comfortable quality mattresses!
1 queen, 1 full, 1 queen sleeper sofa, and 4 twins.

Lots of natural light , living space full of character, original wood floors, newly renovated throughout! Safe, friendly, and highly desired neighborhood. Keyless entry and private drive (as well as ample easy on street) parking. Enjoy our huge backyard/patio with a cozy fire pit, flower and fruit gardens , hanging cafe string lighting, fire lanters, and wicker dining table/chair/ottomans for 10 guests. Relax on our covered front porch with a local pastry (yep even GF) and cup of coffee or tea ☕️ with patio string lights. Grab one of our yoga mats 🧘🏾‍♂️ 🧘🏼‍♀️ or small array of workout gear 💪🏼and enjoy getting your blood pumping under the canopy of 100 year old maples. We offer complementary coffee/teas. You will find fun spots for 'photo booths' on the grounds too! We have games, books, and chalk boards for the kid at heart. Let your artistic side shine with our fun art loft stocked with new art supplies. The bathroom is completely remodeled with brushed gold fixtures, deep tub, subway tile and Italian style floor tile. We have the practical like a smart TV, 5G super fast WiFi, and a work space. We got you covered! If you need anything specific, please just reach out.
Sorry, no parties or events are allowed. ❌
Guest access:
Entire home and yards, parking for multiple cars, backyard, patio, covered porch, free basement laundry, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, dining areas, living/TV room... are fully yours!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, outdoor lighting and a deadlock

About the area

St. Charles

Located in St. Charles Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Charles, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Cave Spring Golf Center and Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Pelican Island Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Centene Community Ice Center and Par-Tee Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Charles, MO

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St Charles Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Llywelyn's Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old Millstream Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Schlafly Bankside - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic*Unique*Downtown*Quiet*Bright*Cheerful*Getaway pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Historic*Unique*Downtown*Quiet*Bright*Cheerful*Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic*Unique*Downtown*Quiet*Bright*Cheerful*Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic*Unique*Downtown*Quiet*Bright*Cheerful*Getaway located?

This family-friendly St. Charles holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Main Street and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Frontier Park and Missouri Artists on Main are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Great quick visit

Fun bungalow and close to downtown! Very cool decor and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, walkable to many shops and restaurants in historic st Charles Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaMorra A.

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

Great Stay

My family and I had a wonderful time. The home was clean and just enough space for us all. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Great location. Cute house

Great house. Lots of room. Walkable to main st
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa G.

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

Family outing to St. Louis

We enjoyed our stay here at this property. Met our needs for a short stay in the St. Louis area. The kids enjoyed the games and little art area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve W.

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

Nice, clean, comfortable and welcoming.

Nice rental. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianne K.

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

Perfect Girls Weekend House

We loved the close proximity to downtown St. Charles! The house was very clean and in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Cute Cottage in Nice Neighborhood

Very cute cottage just steps away from really neat downtown area in St. Charles. Property was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dana P.

Property had not been cleaned prior to our arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls Trip Weekend!

We had a great weekend staying here with friends! This is the cutest home with everything we needed. The host was great and we all enjoyed all the cute special notes/personal touches around the house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Girls Trip

Great location with everything in walking distance. Well stocked kitchen. Cute set up and decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

Above and Beyond Expectations

This property is absolutely adorable! A short walk to beautiful Maine Street and the riverfront in a quiet neighborhood. Gina was very quick to respond to messages and was a great hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Great Experience

Gina was great. Very helpful and accommodating. Loved her house and it was perfect for our family. Thank you…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Great house in a quiet neighborhood

Everything with our stay was wonderful from beginning to end. It was a very easy check in and checkout process. The house is in a great location near historical St Charles as well as grocery stores. All amenities that were needed were provided. Great communication from owners. We will likely try to stay here again on a future visit to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney J.

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

Perfect place

We had a larger group of friends (10 girls) who stayed here for the weekend. It was perfect it did only have one bathroom which made things a little tricky BUT I would for sure stay here again. It was decorated very cute and super clean. We really enjoyed our stay and check in and out was super easy and if i had any questions the host would always message back very quickly. It was also a small walk to the downtown area which was perfect for us. I would stay here again!! It was so charming and cute!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the kitchen area and bathroom. Gina had everything we needed(supplies, doggie bags to incense.) We loved sitting on the front porch for HH. Location can't be beat. Turn to the left and walk down the hill to the historic district and bring back delicious meals. We walked our dogs everywhere in this cute neighborhood. Our trip was about cycling on the Katy Trail and access to the trail from the home was probably 2 min. An added bonus was walking, shopping, visiting restaurants in the lovely HD. Our Ford 150 Truck just barely fits in the driveway, but it was nice having offstreet parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
key game fun but only found 23, host said some may have been moved or even removed by previous guests. disappointed in twin beds. I did not know that the twins were in the upper level and 2 of those beds were like trundles (low on the floor). Fortunately we ended up not using those 2 beds. Also did not find the step stool for the really tall bed until we were ready to leave. Might need to put the stool in the open and not closet. Host very easy to work with. payment reasonable and so convenient to main street in St Charles.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay! We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gloria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
While it was a quaint house in a good location, I had some concerns about safety. A guest had an accident from a faulty bedroom door. The door was not property latched and the solid oak door fell on her head. There were no signs or indication that this could happen.When I notified the host, the response was not what I would expect; informing us that there was no problem and it working as normal.The guest then called the host to further explain her experience. The host was not empathetic with her situation and, in turn, hung up on my guest. She then followed the phone call with a text telling us we need to vacate at 11am ( our checkout) and that the police would be called to escort us off if we were not gone by then. Keep in mind the group consisted of four ladies I their 60s; not sure why she felt this was necessary. I suppose she discovered that the police will not do such thing unless there is a true threat. The reason I say this is that she had a young male sit outside the property to verify that we left. This was probably the most troubling part of our stay; I felt uncomfortable and ill at ease by having a stranger hover over us while we ended our trip.In conclusion, I have stayed at a Vrbo many of times. While I’ve enjoyed much of those stays I have encountered issues but these issues were always met with care from our hosts. Never have I encountered such a host who is not willing to work with the guests and, even goes further to intimidate them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fun property perfectly located just a couple blocks from Main Street and all its shops and restaurants. Very clean, very comfortable and a nice yard for our dogs.Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Blue Oak. It's in a nice, quiet neighborhood close to everything. The hosts were quick to respond when our door code wouldn't work. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to St. Charles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Cozy retreat right outside St. Louis!

We had a wonderful stay in St Charles. The house was just as described. Short drive to St. Louis attractions. Many dining options near by. We loved exploring the historic downtown area. The house was clean, cozy and as described. Easy check in and check out. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Great bungalow

This place was perfect for our visit to St Charles. We'll definitely book it again the next time we come to visit family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gina Lewis

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Hi! John and Gina here! We got started in the short-term rental world almost by accident! We have been flipping homes since we were first married 16 years ago and decided to give it a go with one of our flips. We haven’t looked back! We love what we do and are Superhosts on AirbnB with almost 300, 5 star reviews in just TWO short years! We love curating experiences and going above and beyond in hospitality for you and yours!

Our homes have gotten so much attention on how well they are remodeled and designed that it organically grew into us becoming local home designers and decorators. We do custom kitchens and baths as well as flip homes and own several short term rental properties. As you can imagine, we also do consulting as we get asked quite a lot for guidance in this market. YES, we are busyyy!

We have 2 smart and energetic kiddos, Liam age 9 and Willow age 4! They are each other’s best friends and worst enemies and pester each other every chance they get. So when we are not running our businesses, you can find us breaking up fights between those two!

Over the years we have really been able to offer a place for so many different and unique people and their stories. This is by far my favorite part of hosting. We got to reunite a father and his son after 20 years of being apart. We were allowed the humbling experience to give a family a soft place to land after losing 4 children and their mother in a house fire. We have hosted so many celebrations and fun times for girls weekends, mother/daughter trips, couples getaways, and staycations. It is more than just hosting for us, it is hospitality and a chance to make this world a more positive place for all of us!

Why they chose this property

You are within walking distance to several bakeries, coffeeshops (including Starbucks), local eateries with fine and simple dining, Missouri River, The Katy Trail, spas, Lewis and Clark Boathouse and Museum, movie theaters, live music, and don't forget all the many festivals down by the river every year!! 30 minutes to the St Louis Arch, 8 miles from the STL Airport. Looking for an exciting night life? Ameristar Casino is only 1 mile away! 🛍 🍴 ☕️ 🎫 🍹 🚴 💆‍♀️ 🎶
Our favorites to Google are: Sulcrose, Prasinos, Picasso's Coffee, The Bike Stop Cafe and Rental, Upshot Coffee

A great walking route to nearby shops and getting to historic Main Street: take a left on Fourth, take another left on Perry st. Walk a couple blocks and you're there! LOTS of variety within walking distance.

UBER, St Charles area Transit System (Bus) 🚎
City scooters 🛴
City Trolly 🚂
Horse and carriage (some weekends) 🐴

Languages:

English

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