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Entire home·Private host

Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!

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Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Step into a historic brick cottage on Main Street, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and festivals. Unwind in the huge fenced front yard or explore Frontier Park nearby. With private gated parking for up to four cars or an RV and comfortable sleeping arrangements including a queen bed and gel foam mattress sofa bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!

Historic brick cottage has its own granite monument on Main Street. Private gated parking, huge fenced front yard. A history buff’s dream! So many restaurants and shops, Frontier Park, parades, festivals and fun!

Very comfortable sleeping - queen bed in the bedroom and gel foam mattress on the sofa bed in the living room.

Parking is at a premium on Main Street, but you leave the car and walk everywhere, knowing your car is inside the gated area waiting for your return. There is room for four cars, or even an RV!

Check out the City’s website for all of the activities going on in the area. The holidays are especially fun with special events like ice carving contests, costumed characters, singing on the street corners, and Santa parades. Festival of the Little Hills, OktoberFest, and Fourth of July fireworks on the river are just a few of the things unique to the Historic District.

Some favorite restaurants on Main Street are Old Millstream, Magpie’s, Salt and Smoke, Llewelyn’s, and Novellus - and there are many, many more!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Car gate must always be closed to prevent unauthorized parking on the property. Sidewalk gate to remain locked to deter people who think it’s a shop!
Towels, sheets and pillowcases should be placed on top of the washing machine at departure, and trash taken to the blue dumpster.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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 and a deadlock
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

St. Charles Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Charles, is home to this cottage. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre or Family Arena.
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Map
Saint Charles, MO

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St Charles Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Millstream Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Schlafly Bankside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shay's Creole Smokehouse - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking! located?

Located in St. Charles Historic District, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Main Street and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Frontier Park and Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center are just steps away.

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Reviews

Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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

It was perfect

Great location, great cottage, great host! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Our new go-to in St. Charles

For everything we look for in a VRBO property, this location has it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave K.

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

Historic house on Main St

Staying at this house was a great time. Clean, functional kitchen, big trees, and super comfortable bed. Close to a bunch of great restaurants ( Frontier Perk Cafe),coffee shops (Mocha Point Yemeni Coffee Shop), and shopping, (Main Street Book Store, Saturday morning farmers market)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Perfect location

A wonderful place in the best location possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Great Location

Perfect little house for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

St Charles

Loved the house and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say too many good things about this place. Spectacular across the board
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack h.

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

awesome property.great time

great property.will stay thete again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz f.

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

What a grest place!

This is such a great place! Next time we need to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing historical home in a great location I loved the decor Comfortable bed and bedding I loved everything about the home done well, shower was good great water pressure Lynn knows how to do it right!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Better than 5 Star!!

Fabulous property, perfect location, great host, fun town, excellent food (and booze), music/dancing!!Lynn has thought of everything, the property is well stocked and every amenity covered. Even down to the ugly umbrella (which we needed and was glad it was there :) Very comfortable stay, we will be returning guests! Thanks LynnIf you're coming to the St. Charles area don't forget to check out the wineries over in Defiance and Augusta.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R. R.

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

Sister getaway

Loved the house. Great location and will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy D.

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

Exceptional historic home!

This home offers everything you need to experience the St Charles charm. This historical home is meticulously kept! There is private parking and a private front yard that gives you privacy from people passing by. The owner is wonderful, and very responsive! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Main St., St. Charles, MO

The property was just as described. Very nice location was able to walk to almost everything downtown. A nice place to stay, relax, shop, and eat there is definitely something for all ages in Saint Charles. There is a lot of history in this little town. Linda was great. Very helpful in giving recommendations. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Weekend Getaway

This is such a cool little place! Absolutely best location for shopping Main St. Lynn’s place is very clean and well decorated. Although it’s right on Main St it is a very quiet location. Parking is so convenient with its own private parking in back of the property. We will absolutely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful host!

What a lovely property - well situated in the historic district, writhin walking distance of nearly everything you’ll need. And Lynn was a fabulous host - I’m sure we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S A.

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

MO Cow bell marathon visit

2 days of excellent lodgings with perfect access to start line for MO cow Bell race.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Great property and great location

We stayed for few days to visit friends and this was just what we wanted, convenient to main Street and close to restaurants and entertainment. I love to find period correct homes and this one has it all. Easy check in and departure. If you want to enjoy all the main Street offers, this is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Amazing home.

This home is amazing! The host is even more amazing! A must stay if you’re going to St. Charles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic stay, will return!

Property is as described, and better. We had a wonderful, short stay and found the Headquarters to be a perfect jumping off point for exploring and enjoying Saint Charles. Host was very accommodating and quick to respond to questions. Clean, comfortable, well stocked kitchen, and unbeatable location. Charming property- there was even a whitetail bunny hopping around the front yard when I stepped out with my coffee in the morning! Will absolutely look to book this property for future visits. 10/10 highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

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

History in the making

Our cousins and their daughters stayed here for a 50th Wedding anniversary party at the train station in the park. They loved everything about the location and the property. Loved the St. Charles shops and restaurants. What a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Great location, great time

Really enjoyed ourselves, great location, exactly as shown, recommend Picasso Coffee and Napoli 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Carbondale

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

A Touch of History

The perfect home for a weekend anniversary getaway! Lynn was a lovely host and made excellent recommendations for dining out. The convenience of walking to enjoy the shops and history is worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very nice older property in a good location. We enjoyed our stay and like the private parking because during special events in the area parking becomes very limited. The host greeted us when we arrived and explained everything we needed to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024