The Dackel - Townhouse in Historic Soulard - St. Louis

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

St. Louis, MO

Gateway Arch3 min drive
St. Louis Union Station4 min drive
Busch Stadium7 min drive
St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The Dackel - Townhouse in Historic Soulard

Located in the heart of Historic Soulard within walking distance to the neighborhood coffeeshops, used book store, Farmer's Market, and dozens of locally-owned restaurants and bars. The Dackel is a light-filled, two-story loft-style townhouse with a private entrance and off-street assigned parking with enough room to park two vehicles in tandem (one in front of the other). Amenities are conducive for a short or long-term stay. The brick courtyard is a relaxing space to enjoy your morning cup of coffee!

The space includes a full kitchen and living room on the main floor. The second floor starts with a spiral staircase and features an ultra comfortable King bed, full bath, and large walk-in closet. All basic cooking essentials, coffeemaker with fresh roasted coffee, linens, towels, iron, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, high speed internet, and a 48" SMART TV, and record player with records are provided. Free washer and dryer, with complimentary laundry detergent, are located in the basement for your use.

The private front entrance has code locks for easy self check-in. You'll be provided with a personal code prior to your arrival, which will be unique to you.

My wife, Laura, and I live three City blocks from the The Dackel. We'll assume you'd like completely privacy during your visit, but if you need immediate personal assistance, we can meet you within minutes.

Please note that while the location provides you with the benefit of convenient access to great restaurants, bars, and shops, you will be in a bustling entertainment district and may be subject to occasional urban sounds, such as a loud car or excited group of bar-hoppers walking past your home.

The Dackel is next door to The Dachshund and and The Doxie, which are similar Townhouses to the instant listing. If you are looking to accommodate more guests, you can rent one, two, or three spaces at once if they are available! Because we operate adjacent townhomes, we try our absolute best to book wonderful guests to ensure your neighbors are respectful. As a result, we do NOT host guests that are local to St. Louis and/or with 0 reviews! This our non-negotiable policy.

The Dackel can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. NO additional guests will be permitted on the property at any time for any reason during your stay, unless they have been pre-approved.

* If you are looking for a long-term rental (two or more weeks) due to a work or family commitment, please send me a message and we can discuss a discounted rate based on the length of time of your planned extended stay.

Property manager

James T Lettau

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Spacious bedroom with queen sized memory foam mattress and extra bedding

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

St. Louis

Located in St. Louis, this vacation home is in the city center. City Museum and Fox Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum. St. Louis Zoo and Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum are not to be missed.

St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

Enterprise Center - 3 min drive
Gateway Arch - 3 min drive
St. Louis Union Station - 4 min drive
Dome at America’s Center - 4 min drive
Busch Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

St. Louis Gateway Station - 3 min drive
Stadium Station - 3 min drive
St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Panera Bread - 6 min walk
John D. McGurk's Irish Pub - 8 min walk
D's Place - 9 min walk
Molly's in Soulard - 1 min walk
Pieces: The St Louis Board Game Bar & Cafe - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dackel - Townhouse in Historic Soulard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

10 December 2023

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

Weekend getaway

We live in Missouri and have been visiting St. Louis for many years but wanted to spend a weekend exploring a neighborhood that we weren’t quite as familiar with and Soulard was our pick. Our townhouse was super cute and the location was perfect for our needs. The hosts went above and beyond to make the space welcoming and we loved the binder with neighborhood recommendations. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franchesca

7 November 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

17 September 2023

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

Great place!

Awesome place and great location! Perfect little spot that was great for my wife and I. Can walk and get anywhere in the neighborhood very easily. We will definitely being staying there again on our next visit to St Louis!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

7 September 2023

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

Close to the fun!

Property was clean, in a very good location close to all the attractions in Soulard. Only downfall was the 1 and only bathroom was located up on the second floor- via the spiral staircase each and every time. Would not be so easy for older persons.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

26 August 2023

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

BEST little spot to stay in Soulard!!

I don't know if this comment box can hold all the great things I have to say about The Dackel, Jim & Laura, and the historic Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis. I'll try, though because this place is amazing! First off, the information provided for arrival, parking, and check-in is very helpful and accurate. The keypad makes self check-in a smooth process. Upon opening the door and walking into our townhouse, we were over the moon that it looks exactly like the pictures and instantly felt like home. It's decorated so well with a mid century modern + retro mix that works really well and creates a "lived-in" cozy effect. We loved playing music on the record player and even donated an Urban Cowboy soundtrack to the collection from our visit to The Soulard Farmers Market, which is just a short 3ish block walk away. Actually, nearly everything you need is a short walk away! We frequented The Protagonist Cafe where there is a big selection of used books in a large variety of genres, a good wine selection, and awesome coffee & pastries. Even with two bars a stone's throw from the place, we really didn't experience much noise from those establishments. We felt safe coming and going, although we weren't out really late at anytime during our stay. We enjoyed meeting our neighbors in the adjoining units and spent a lot of time hanging out on the patio visiting and drinking wine. The place is FULLY equipped with everything you need & the binder has very detailed info. Hope to return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by James T Lettau

My wife, Laura, and I are transplants to St. Louis. She is from Philadelphia and I am from Pittsburgh. We moved here in 2012 for new jobs, met each other, and fell in love with each other and St. Louis! We live in Soulard and are very passionate about this neighborhood. We own two businesses in Soulard, Protagonist Cafe (the local coffeeshop and used bookstore) and Pieces (a board game bar and restaurant). We live above the coffeeshop and are highly active in neighborhood groups and boards. Laura loves to compare us to Luke and Lorelai from The Gilmore Girls, especially after we started our AirBNB and Vrbo journey!

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property from a long-time resident of Soulard who operated this space as a short-term rental for 30 years! The moment we stepped foot on it, we knew it was magical. The moment you step on the property you are surrounded by an open-air Courtyard filled with beautiful foliage and aged ivy cascading up the historic brick building. It truly is a quiet oasis away from the urban setting. The Dackel itself is a modern, clean, renovated space that makes you feel at ease the moment you enter. The first thing we hear most of our guests do upon arrival is throw on a record, pop open a bottle of complimentary wine, and relax.

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location! You are walking distance from quaint coffeeshops, the highly popular and historic Soulard Farmer's Market, and bars and restaurants (many of which are known for their gorgeous outdoor courtyards and patios). The Dackel is also a 5 minute Uber drive from Downtown so you can easily access the Arch, the Cardinal's, the Blues, music venues, and the new Ferris Wheel and Aquarium! If you're more of a homebody, you can avoid the bustling activity outside by cozying up and making dinner as we provide all utensils for cooking. We are also within walking distance of a locally-owned grocer, Vincent's Market.

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