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‘The Merlot Bungalow’ Defiance Tiny Home on Trail

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A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with stools, and a seating area with a bench.
A compact kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a small seating area, and a dining table.
A picnic setup with a wooden table and blue chairs in a forested area.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with a patterned blanket, two bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted heater.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a striped blanket, a shelving unit with decorative items, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Defiance, MO
  • Place, Yellow Farmhouse Winery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Louis Zoo
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Louis Union Station
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the area

Defiance

Located in Defiance, this apartment is in a rural area. St. Louis Premium Outlets and The District of St. Louis are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area and Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park. Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - St. Louis and Six Flags St. Louis are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Defiance, MO

What's nearby

  • Yellow Farmhouse Winery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 39 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Six Flags St. Louis - 41 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Enterprise Center - 42 min drive - 71.8 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 42 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Washington Station - 29 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chandler Hill Vineyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Montelle Winery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle 6 Watering Hole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Corner at The Crossing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Head's General Store - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘The Merlot Bungalow’ Defiance Tiny Home on Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ‘The Merlot Bungalow’ Defiance Tiny Home on Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ‘The Merlot Bungalow’ Defiance Tiny Home on Trail?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘The Merlot Bungalow’ Defiance Tiny Home on Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ‘The Merlot Bungalow’ Defiance Tiny Home on Trail located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Yellow Farmhouse Winery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chandler Hill Vineyards and Sugar Creek Winery. Matson Hill Park Trailhead is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay!

We loved our stay and will be telling our friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. The tiny house was very comfortable and extremely clean. We can’t say enough about how gracious the hosts are. We will definitely be booking again very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean, and cute! I’m so glad we stayed here. We attended a wedding at one of the nearby wineries and it was convenient not to have to drive back to town in the dark on unfamiliar roads. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Becky

The little house was clean. The shower was very good. The loft is difficult to get in and out of bed probably no way around that the way the house is built. The little couch on the first floor is comfortable. My suggestion would be to make it a pull out. The second loft looks very dangerous.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Time

Thanks for everything. I had a lovely time! I hope to come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inspiring Getaway

We loved the property and would definitely stay there again. The style of the house is unique, relaxing, and fun, and we give that a 5-star. The accuracy of the description is 4-star because the shower in the bathroom off the kitchen was inoperable. More accurately, it functions as a 2-1/2 bath home. There were also some lightbulbs out and we could not figure out how to operate the living area ceiling lights. Again, we loved the property and would stay there next time we're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tiny House Glamping

Overall decent stay in the Merlot Bungalow. I was initially concerned about the air conditioning in the unit given how hot and steamy it was outside, but the air conditioner worked fantastically for the entire trip. We had a few minor hang-ups: the WiFi never connected/worked the entire time and cell service is spotty; there were several dead bugs throughout; and both my friend and I woke up in the middle of the night with a bug crawling on us. However, if you go in with the mindset that you are glamping (you are in a campground after all), none of these things are deal breakers. The tiny house is set up nicely for those who want to spend their day hiking, visiting wineries, or enjoying the Katy Trail. We would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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