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The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove

Holiday home in St. Louis with kitchen and balcony

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Spacious living room with 2 extra plush and deep couches
Spacious back outdoor patio
Relax on the front porch balcony with Adirondack chairs!
Beautiful full kitchen with island
Spacious dining room with extra seating

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
  • Place, Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • Place, St. Louis Union Station
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove

Looking for a place that has all of the feels of making you an outlander, but also gives you all of the perks of being in a cultured city? You have found just that with THE RUSTIC CITY INN - A beautifully decorated house that is rustic in theme and decor. It provides all of the amenities needed for a relaxed stay that wouldn't require you to ever leave the house. But it's also located right in the heart of the St. Louis city area, in Tower Grove, centrally near everything you want to see and do.


Summarized info on the space:

1st floor:
- beautifully decorated living-room with plush couches, 55" Samsung UHD Smart TV, and a retro video game console with 500+ old school video games
- beautifully decorated dining-room with rustic dining table set to seat 6, two additional lounge chairs, and a photo guestbook that guests can share a photo of their stay on (bluetooth mini printer provided)
- kitchen with granite island counter top that seats 3, brand new GE Slate appliances
- full bathroom with shower
- back patio 2 story-deck that seats up to 8 with bistro lighting, gas fire pit, and a beautiful backyard

2nd floor:
- 3 beautifully decorated bedrooms: each with queen sized memory foam beds, and a 32" HD Smart TV
- bed-side USB charging stations
- full bathroom with shower
- 2nd story back deck/patio - with 2 bistro tables with umbrellas and 8 chairs
- outdoor front porch sitting area for two

*Please ensure to read over the HOUSE RULES before you book this property (there is a separate rental property in the basement)

**MAKE SURE your guest count is accurate when booking, otherwise your reservation total can change or increase

*NEIGHBORHOOD DETAILS BELOW*

**About our pricing model**
Because every property on VRBO (and other short term rental websites) are owned by a different owner, they will all have their own house rules and pay structures. We use a variable pricing model to give our guests more flexibility - dependent on the size of your group. Comparable property's to this will mostly be priced at a flat rate for 6 guests. But because our property has (surprisingly) received a lot of bookings in the past from solo couples (2 guests), we wanted to best accommodate this by starting at a decreased base price, and then allowing the price to be adjusted accordingly, dependent on the group size. So if you have 4-6 guests in your reservation, the pricing then increases to make it comparable to the other 6 guest property's in the area. We do conduct regular analysis' and comparisons, and we feel we have priced this property fairly and comparable to other similar spaces in the area - the only difference is it can vary dependent on your group size. Please reach out if you have any questions in regards to this.

>>>LOYALTY PROGRAM: Stay with us twice (at the same property), and you’ll receive 5% OFF of your stays FOR LIFE at that property. If you make it to 10 stays, then we will give you one free night to stay with us at any of our properties.
(Note: this only pertains to nightly rate costs, does not include any fees or taxes).

Also check out our other 2 themed properties -

1. The Shaw Fox's Den (basement suite at this property) - 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, sleeps up to 4
2. The 1904 World's Fair Retreat - 1 bedroom/ 1 bath, sleeps up to 6
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*NEIGHBORHOOD DETAILS
The Rustic City Inn is located in the beautiful Shaw/Tower Grove neighborhood, which is currently one of the most popular, hippest, and safest neighborhoods in STL City. Once you experience it you'll see just how beautiful, green, and unforgettable it truly is. The Inn is also walking distance to a number of premier-rated restaurants, coffee houses, bars, wine bars, ice cream shops, the MO Botanical Garden, and of course....beautiful Tower Grove Park! (see these in listing pics)

*A full detailed listing of what is nearby and our recommendations is printed in the onsite house manual.

Tower Grove Park
This wooded Victorian strolling park rewards meandering. Its 340 kinds of trees could chart every shade of green, and they attract 200 kinds of birds, from red-shafted flickers and monk parakeets to ospreys and ring-billed gulls. Henry Shaw developed the park to give St. Louis “a grand pleasure ground,” with wide lanes for horse-drawn carriages, gates guarded by zinc griffins, and exotic pavilions and gazebos. Every few feet, there’s something to see: lions copied from the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, heroic sculptures (Shakespeare’s here), busts (including Mozart), and antiquities (columns from the Old Courthouse and stone “ruins” from the old Lindell Hotel, reflected in one of the most picturesque ponds in St. Louis). Park officials also recently uncovered a long-forgotten stream on the park's east side, accenting it with rain gardens and native plants on either side.

Tower Grove Park - key events
- Tower Grove Pride Fest
- Festival of Nations
- Food Truck Friday’s
- Tuesday & Saturday Farmer’s Market
- Outdoor Yoga on Saturday’s
- Monday eve Concerts In The Park

Missouri Botanical Gardens
- Whitaker Music Festival: every Wednesday night with live music (May through July)
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**WINTER DISCOUNT SPECIAL (Nov-Feb)**
- $129 for 1 night/1 couple/1 bed -
(Includes nightly rate & cleaning fee!) SAVES YOU $50
*Offer good on most weekdays. Please send us a message to inquire
*(does not include taxes and service fees)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
$500 fine- security camera helps enforce this rule
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fine, smoke sensors helps enforce this rule
Please be mindful of noise, especially on the 1st floor- there's a rental below. Patio quiet hours begin at 10pm.
Pricing varies by group size to stay fair and flexible- base rate is for 2 guests, with added cost per extra guest up to 6.
*If you'd like absolute privacy, we offer an option to block out the basement suite (if availability allows) for an additional fee. Inquire for info

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
Note from host: $500 fine- security camera helps enforce this rule
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

Shaw, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this holiday home. St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Park and Mississippi River. Check out an event or a game at Enterprise Center, and consider making time for St. Louis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
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St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Forest Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 12 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No Ordinary Rabbit - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fiddlehead Fern Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baileys’ Range - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The RUSTIC CITY INN: Centrally located to everything, in beautiful Tower Grove located?

Located in Shaw, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, Tower Grove Park and SSM Health DePaul Hospital Foundation. Cherokee Street and Forest Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli O.

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

Great location

Close to the hospital when I needed to be close
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Graduation Weekend

The Rustic Inn provided a beautiful backdrop for a special weekend. Our family of 4 had plenty of room and enjoyed the historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C., Liberty

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

Awesome home!

Great place for us to stay near Tower Grove Park. Home has the amenities needed for an enjoyable stay! I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great home

Loved the character and cleanliness of the home. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ G.

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

The Perfect Spot

Super awesome house. Neighborhood was great. So close to everything we wanted to do. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene R.

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

Short stay

Neat and clean house, everything for a comfortable stay. Excellent communication throughout with property manager / owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen via AirBNB G.

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

Retreat

Stayed for one night- 3 couples. Safe, clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Shaw Neighborhood

The property was lovely. The stay was within walking distance to the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Fernwood Cafe. The deck and furniture for outdoor sitting was lovely for friend gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Forrest W.

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

Tastefully decorated

Tastefully decorated home in nice area. Wish it was one level.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannah P.

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

Great Place to Stay

We stayed one night at Rustic City Inn. The home was beautifully decorated and very welcoming. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen/bathrooms were very nice. The neighborhood was safe and easy access to downtown and interstates. Be careful of Google maps-Flad Street end and continues in several places, you will need to improvise directions. Host very accessible via VRBO app and responsive. Would stay again and would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Great spot with enough space

Traveling with a teen girl and a tween boy is a challenge at times but it was wonderful to have our own space to retire to when we needed that to recharge. Central location to almost all of the wonderful things St. Louis has to offer. Hoping to come back with some of my girlfriends!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mark D.

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

Arch Madness Stay

Had a nice stay at a nice place. Could have used a little more TP supply for four people. Also, not a fan of the loose rugs on the staircases. Overall though, it was in good condition, well appointed and a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara A.

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

unique home and neighborhood

Nice 2 story home with back porch and yard. It was clean and well-furnished. Our only suggestion is that is not great for senior adults; the stairs are narrow and all bedrooms upstairs, also stairs to get into the house. I should have read the description more carefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa S., Canada

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

Great spot in the city

We enjoyed our stay here. The owners have taken great care in providing a comfortable well decorated home. The home was very clean with a well stocked kitchen. The bed we slept in was very comfortable and the linens were very nice. Thoughtful to leave a great manual with household rules and directions as well as local restaurant suggestions. A few things to consider: if you were mobility challenged - stairs to go upstairs to the bedrooms are narrow and steep. There is a suite below which you need to be aware of and mindful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alisha J.

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

STL is Always Interesting

I lived in St. Louis for grad school and stayed in this VRBO with 3 friends for our 10-year reunion. The house was pretty and well-maintained, but we couldn't so much as have lunch at the house with our other friends without clearing it through the property manager first (so we skipped it) and a week after our stay I was asked if we'd broken a coffee pot we didn't notice, let alone use. I'm not sure if this is an STL short-term rental thing or unique to the property, but I've never dealt with so many rules and so much scrutiny from a property manager/owner in any other VRBO or other short-term rental I've stayed in any other city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and …

This is a very nice property, as seen in pics and described in words. The staircase to the bedrooms is quite steep and in our opinion - with or without the movable fabric stair covers - a bit challenging if not more so. We didn’t feel as though the property was really best-prepared for our arrival; the front door entry system was not functional until we had to call and have its battery replaced, and the front patio light also did not function until we asked for it to be turned on, and then it took a day after that for it to happen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott V., Spring Hill, TN

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

Excellent Location!

Very quaint and clean house. We took a family getaway to see the sights on St Louis and this was a perfect location to all the places we planned on visiting. If you are going to the Arch, Cards, Zoo, Grant’s Farm, Science museum, or City museum. This is the place to stay! Excellent restaurant options, several within walking distance, and amazing parks and Botanical garden also walking distance. The kids loved all of the porches and used them all. All bedrooms and one bathroom are upstairs. Roomy living, dining area, and 2nd bathroom on main floor. Kitchen is well stocked with a nice large island. Neighborhood is nice to walk through with beautiful homes. If you are concerned about street parking, the curb area in front of the house was always available day or night. One item to note is that access to the upstairs bathroom from the front bedroom transits through the middle bedroom. Thanks Tony & Filomena!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, it was rustic, cozy and clean. Good neighborhood. Pictures represent the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Although the house worked for us in a pinch, there are reasons we would not choose it again: 1) EXTRA FEES ARE CHARGED IF YOU USE ALL THREE BEDROOMS. This was in the small print and we missed it. As a result, the advertised charge is only for two people staying in a 3-bedroom house! This is ridiculous, and just a way to charge higher fees. Yes, we should have cancelled, but a previous place fell through and this was a last-minute reservation, and we missed the fine print. 2) FRONT BEDROOM GUESTS MUST WALK THROUGH THE SECOND BEDROOM TO GET TO THE BATHROOM. This was never clarified in the write-up.3) 3 of 4 times, we could not get HOT WATER in upstairs shower.4) Significant DEFERRED MAINTENANCE, & ended up texting the owner daily. These were the problems:-broken toilet (what should have been a chain in the tank had been fixed with twine, which broke) - not repaired during our visit - dead batteries in front door electronic lock – owner told us where to find extra batteries, but they weren’t there (temporarily fixed by cleaning batteries)- front porch light didn’t work & not fixed during visit- serious need of paint5) VERY STEEP STAIRWAYS w/ covers that were not glued down- beware if anyone with disabilities or arthritis in your group6) Poor lighting7) Poor air conditioning upstairs. Hot during our visit but not unusual summer weather.We are not the first to note problems, but they have not been fixed. Although good location, we will not be returning.
Broken toilet w/string instead of a chain.
Lots of delayed maintenance
Needs a deep cleaning. Basic cleaning (counter tops, etc.) was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKayla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean, nice & quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. Everything was as described and checkin process was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for our group to be altogether. Great location, clean, nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

C. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Rustic City Inn! The home is located in a great, quiet neighborhood, which made it perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. Our family of six found the space comfortable and accommodating. One of the best features was its central location—it made getting to local attractions, restaurants, and other points of interest very convenient. We truly enjoyed our experience and would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rustic City Inn was great, we appreciate the owners working with us to allow our friends and famly gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at this property. Everything was as listed and worked well. The property was clean. Street parking might be an issue but we parked out front and used ride share services. We needed to contact the host the first night and he called back immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tony Bove

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Hello, we've been on VRBO for a few years now, and we absolutely love it. When we travel we want to get the FULL LOCAL EXPERIENCE - which makes us feel like a local, in a local neighborhood, eating at local restaurants, and doing local things. This is what VRBO is ALL ABOUT. And now also as hosts, it brings us the greatest joy that we can offer these same experiences to travelers coming to our beautiful city.

My name is Tony, and with my wife Filomena and two fur babies we are the BOVE family. I am an A/V Project Manager for Centene and she is a Varicose Vein RN at St. Anthony's Hospital.

We are a young active couple that loves to travel (of course), cook at home or eat at unique restaurants, and have a good time with our friends. I am also an audio engineer and music enthusiast. I graduated from Full Sail University with 2 degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business. Filomena has her nursing degree from Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing & Allied Health.

We are very active and always on the go, but we always have time for our guests!

Languages:

English