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Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL

Holiday home in Alton with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Upper Alton, The Elm Street Escape offers a serene retreat with original pocket doors, granite counters, and a beautiful master bath. Unwind in this historic home's spacious living room or enjoy complete privacy thanks to its downstairs half-bath.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7195 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL

Escape the daily madness and retreat to this perfectly remodeled historic home - situated in the middle of Upper Alton. A truly unique property, this fully updated 1920s colonial home stands out against its surroundings in a way that is both impressive and welcoming.

While the 1 Acre oversized lot establishes some separation from the outside world, the central location with easy access to shopping,local colleges, and downtown STL is ideal.
The space
The Elm Street Escape is a beautiful house built in the 1930s, and perfectly updated through the years.

Original pocket doors throughout the living and dining rooms, granite counters and new appliances in the kitchen, and a beautiful master bath with dual shower head, rainfall shower.

The option for a 4th bed is available upon request with the use of the pullout couch located in the living room. Pocket doors in both sides of the living room and a downstairs half-bath ensure complete privacy in this arrangement.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Alton, IL

What's nearby

  • Alton Square Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Doorman Square Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gateway Arch - 36 min drive - 45.2 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 38 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Alton Station - 5 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Saint Louis Bread Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Johnson's Corner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL located?

Situated in Alton, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center and Alton Square Mall. Fresenius Medical Care and Doorman Square Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Elm Street Escape- Easy Access to Alton & STL Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Awesome House

The house was super clean, super comfortable, awesome communication from the owner and well worth the fee. Highly recommend if you are staying in that Alton Ill area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely house! We came to Alton for a family wedding. The house is spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need, the beds are comfortable and the back deck is lovely for relaxing after a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Family Reunion

This was a great location for our family to stay while attending a family reunion and seeing the sights.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Perfect Stay

Great property for our family. Kids were able to spread out and play. Close to everything we needed. Beds were very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Beautiful House

We had such a wonderful time. Loved the deck in the back and location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John P.

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

Great house

We liked the house very much
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Historic Details!

From reservation, to check in to check out Mitch was very communicative! The house was clean and ready for us and was a short drive for our wedding festivities in Florissant. Alton is a great historic town on the river with some great places to eat, antique shop and walk along the Mississippi. The home has the prettiest original woodwork, and the right modern updates. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Spacious home!

This property was perfect for our family with large bedrooms and spacious dining room / kitchen, perfect for entertaining. The living room is smaller but wasn’t an impact as we spent most of our time in the dining room gathered around the table. We loved the deck space though it needed some up keep to the yard/bushes (which was likely due to lots of rain ahead of our stay). Plenty of parking also.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Six seniors traveling for a funeral

The house was wonderful. All rooms were spacious and nicely furnished and decorated. The classic features of older houses were still functional, i.e. pocket doors! Updated kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms suited our needs exceptionally well. Note: The exterior grounds were in need of serious maintenance but that did not distract from our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert R.

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

Beautiful family getaway

This is a beautiful home with large, modern kitchen, dining room and family room. The back deck overlooked a back yard with more rabbits and fireflies than we have seen in many years - the kids loved it! The bedrooms were ample,especially the master bedroom with attached bathroom and large, modern shower. The property manager provided outstanding communication and prompt replies to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles R., Mason City Iowa

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

Time with friends

The home is very large, and beautiful. It is conveniently located where anything you need is a few minutes away. The owner was very responsive when needed but respected our privacy while at the home. The kitchen was well equipped with anything you might need and the outdoor spaces are perfect. We spent a lot of time on both the front and back decks, relaxing and talking. Hopefully we will be in the area again soon to rent this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Olin P.

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

Close to nowhere

Loved everything about the place, except the neighborhood. We loved watching the rabbits every night. There was a family that live on the back property, lovely to watch. It was quote, no safety issues, just not what we were expecting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Great location!

We had a great time in Alton visiting family. We also got to visit St. Louis for part of a day and enjoy the many surrounding areas. This location was prime. Loved the house and driveway! Wish we had more time to stay and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janean W., Hendersonville North Carolina

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

Family Healing

I rented this home for mine and my sisters family to attend my parents internment. I had no idea at the time that the home my parents first lived in when they married in 1954 was across the street! Your home was comfortable and welcoming as we gathered and told stories, relived old memories and built new ones. It was precisely what we needed!! It was enjoyable sitting on the back porch in the morning and on the front porch in the evening. Easy access to stores and activities. The beds were very comfortable and supportive. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaylord H.

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

Horstman Family

The house was wonderful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022