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Cottage of Castlewood

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of Castlewood State Park, this beautiful custom-built home offers a serene escape. Enjoy the rooftop deck with views of the park, unwind in one of three large family areas or challenge friends to a game on the pool table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Cottage of Castlewood

Beautiful custom built 3 story home nestled next to Castlewood State Park. Great for families that love the private outdoor park setting. This home has three large family areas, WiFi, TVs in gathering areas, a game room with a pool table and rooftop deck to enjoy the serene view of the park. Direct access to Castlewood State Park for hiking, mountain biking and outdoor adventures. Conveniently located near restaurants and shops.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Check Out - Pick up and empty trash. Run Dishwasher. Strip Bedding. Do not remove any items from the house.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: We love pets, no pets on furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Any event must be pre-approved

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
Note from host: Any event must be pre-approved
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage of Castlewood Ballwin
Cottage of Castlewood Private vacation home
Cottage of Castlewood Private vacation home Ballwin

About the area

Located in Ballwin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Myseum and Museum of Transportation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Six Flags St. Louis and Magic House - St. Louis Children's Museum. Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and Spooner's Frozen Custard are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ballwin, MO

What's nearby

  • Castlewood State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 29 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Busch Stadium - 32 min drive - 44.1 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 32 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Gateway Arch - 33 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 19 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TJ's Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Meramec Bluffs: Lutheran Senior Services - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lazy River Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elk's Lodge - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage of Castlewood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage of Castlewood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage of Castlewood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage of Castlewood?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cottage of Castlewood located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Castlewood State Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Meramec River. Flight Range and Bowlero Lakeside are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cottage of Castlewood Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber B., Fayetteville, AR

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

Gorgeous

The home is both gorgeous and spacious, and the kids absolutely loved the game room. We also couldn't have asked for a better location. It feels secluded and surrounded by nature, but it was only a short drive to everywhere we needed to go, including some great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mother - daughter weekend

Great location with foliage and hiking trails. Plenty of fridge space and kitchen supplies. Some recommendations for improvement: Blow dyers would be a nice just like any hotel and also an upgrade of shampoo and quantity of them. it could use some cozy interior decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ranee R.

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

Great Family Space

Our family of five, including three teenagers, stayed at this home while visiting family in St. Louis. This is a great property for teens; the game room offers a lot of fun options. It is also a great property for families, there are plenty of bathrooms and beds as well as room to dine together. The outside space is wonderful! The location is a bit of the drive to St. Louis but that also provides a quieter, peaceful environment to relax in after going downtown for all St. Louis has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kara C.

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

This was a very pleasant place to stay. It's great for large groups!

We really enjoyed our visit here! We would totally stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Cottage of Castlewood was wonderful! The home is maintained and filled with conveniences that made us feel at home. The quiet wooded setting was conveniently located to the Castlewood State Park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Cottage of Castlewood

Beautiful and roomy with lots of amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo M., Where do you live?

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

Great location for families

Large house in lovely setting, ideal for our family of grandparents, parents and 4 year olds. The setting is wonderful and very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Work meeting

Perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shelli H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with lots of space

Lovely home right next to Castlewood State Park with plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing. Gameroom on third floor is super fun. We’ve stayed here before and although we enjoyed our stay again this time, the place could use a good deep clean - baseboards, windows, porches, garage - and some insect control indoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Girls’ weekend.

This is a great house for groups. The hiking trails are a huge added benefit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The place is huge, family of five and everyone had there own room.

Over good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Wildlife

Great place. Wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kurt d., holland, michigan USA

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

Graduation Weekend

Gathered with family to celebrate graduation… great home for such a gathering. Beautiful wooded setting near a stream… very spacious home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Wonderful stay in lovely location

Large, beautiful home with immediate access to hiking trails at Castlewood park. The owner was very kind and responsive. Comfortable beds and nice towels. The third floor gameroom was fantastic. The floors were fairly creaky but no significant noise burden. We enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carol H.

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

Beautiful location

The house was nice and spacious. The couch wasn't the most comfortable and no way to put our feet up after a day of exploring. The recliners are old and don't function (can't put the footrest up) which was disappointing. We loved the location being near enough to the typical tourist spots but far enough from the hustle and bustle. Loved listening to the water sounds of the creek. It would have been nice to have a bigger garbage can in the master's bedroom or additional garbage bags. All in all, it was a great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meeting friends in Saint Louis

Great location for friends to get together. Hiking trails just outside your door. Good restaurants within a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jill G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Retreat

Our family celebrated Thanksgiving in this house. There was plenty of space and plenty of things to do between the games at the house and trails just outside the front door. The kitchen could have been better equipped for the size of the house but we made due with what we had. I agree with other posts about the height of some of the beds, be prepared to climb up! Night lights in the hallway would have been nice as well. It is really dark to find a bathroom in the middle of the night. We enjoyed our stay for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Little Rock, AR

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

Great for our family

We loved staying at this house while we explored St. Louis. Plenty of space for our family to spread out. The check out time is earlier than we would prefer, but other than that, we loved everything. Jim was very responsive when we needed help resetting the internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

Spacious house in great location

Large house with plenty of room for my family and parents-in-law. Excellent kitchen and appliances, great dining room for family dinners. The kids enjoyed the game room upstairs. We enjoyed the location close to the park for hiking and easy drive to St. Louis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

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

Great House

Great house for more than one family to stay at. We had two families which included a total of 4 kids. Other reviews mentioned the tall beds. I underestimated how tall two of those beds were! They were almost as tall as my 6 year old! My kids thought it was fun how tall they were and steps were provided. I loved how dark the rooms were at night without all the street lights and surrounding houses to brighten it up. There was one night light available in the room with twin beds, but if your kids are afraid of the dark you may want to pack another night light for other rooms. The house was very clean except for the floors. They weren’t visibly dirty nor did they feel bad. However, even with giving my kids baths in the evening, I had to rinse off their black feet after running around inside for another couple hours before bed. The owners had plenty of entertainment options available. These included a pool table, arcade games, fuse ball table, and an assortment of board games. My kids also loved the creek in the backyard. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. It was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly P.

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

Super Nice Building

This property is really cool! Great location. If I had a complaint it would be the house feels empty. Needs more furniture and decor. Still a great layover for my family on our way to Chicago. Oh, seeing deer everyday was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA P.

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

Forever Hidden Gem

We are looking forward to coming back "home". We stayed at this beautiful house for a week and it felt like home to us. Our family went on a road trip from Florida, and arriving to this beautiful home was so great. From the moment we walked in, the smell of cleanliness was refreshing. The kitchen was big enough to cook all of our family meals, and the beautiful long dining table was wonderful for having our local family over for dinners. The creek out in the yard was an amenity in and of itself. We could barely keep our kids indoors (which is great). The yard is such a great size. We brought our volleyball net to play out in the yard and had more than enough space for family activities outdoors. The firepit out in the back is a great addition as well. The house is very spacious and comfortable. The beds as listed on other reviews, are high. However, Jim has provided a small stepping ladder to get up top. The house has more than enough towels, pillows, and kitchen utensils for your stay. One thing I would add to the kitchen, is possibly a blender. Also the stairs can use a little tweaking to make it more stable, especially for elderly and small children. We personally met Jim and it felt like family. Very kind and welcoming. We will definitely be back and make this part of our family traditions. Thank you Jim and family for allowing us to create wonderful memories in your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee W., Taylors Falls

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

Space for Everyone

Jim is a great host! The house has everything needed for a stay away from home. The location was perfect. Conveniences nearby, but privacy and serene at the rental. Perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jo M., Where do you live?

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

Castlewood mansion stay

Great location of this huge house. The lovely creek in the yard was a highlight for us all, as was being so close to Castlewood Park. More seating in the living room might be nice as it sleeps 8 but does not sit 8 seats without moving furniture, similarly the breakfast area. Everything is very new and clean though, and plenty of equipment in the kitchen. As others have remarked the beds are extraordinarily high, a little scary for shorter folks! A hook for clothes in the master bathroom would be great please. Had a great long weekend, and appreciated the space for extended family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Graduation

Celebrated our daughter's Doctorate graduation from Wash U. Great place to relax after a busy day. Family enjoyed the indoor amenities available since there were several storms over the weekend. Plenty of room to spread out. Only downside - trash had not picked up from previous visitors. No fault of the owner Jim . He tried to contact the trash service., they were not responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022