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The Original Custom House!

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Bedroom 1 - Main Floor. Queen Bed
Living Room
Full Kitchen
Porch - Backyard
View from the Back of the Building

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Historic Main Street
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Saint Charles, MO
  • Place, Historic Main Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ameristar Casino St. Charles
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Original Custom House!

Stay in the historic 1805 St. Charles Customs House! This stylishly renovated 2-bedroom apartment on Main Street comfortably sleeps 6. Experience a unique blend of history and modern comfort with a full kitchen, wine bar, and dedicated workspace. You're just steps from charming shops and restaurants. Perfect for a memorable getaway in the heart of St. Charles.

Although we do not like fees in order to maintain our units we must make you aware of the following:
We are ONLY dog friendly. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests a non-refundable fee of $100 per reservation will be charged to cover additional cleaning costs. Pet fees are NOT included in the original reservation price or room rate provided. Any applicable pet fees will be added to your reservation MANUALLY and charged AFTER booking.
If you do not honor our pet policy (dog only disclosure) you will be fined $200.
Strict NO SMOKING policy. If you smoke inside you will be fined $250.
We are not responsible for items left behind by guests. If you leave an item behind and you want it to be sent back to you. We charge $25 for that item to be shipped plus the shipping costs.
Any stay greater than 21 days will require an additional long term cleaning fee of $50 that will be MANUALLY charged after reservation confirmation.
An unapproved late check-out fine is $50.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Nothing you need to do but to drive home safely!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2928297vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Charles

Located on a river, this holiday home is in St. Charles Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Charles. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre and Missouri Artists on Main are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centene Community Ice Center and Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center. Patzius Performing Arts and Par-Tee Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Saint Charles, MO

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Frontier Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 24 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Llywelyn's Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Salt + Smoke - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quintessential Dining & Nightlife - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lewis and Clark's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Original Custom House! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Original Custom House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Original Custom House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Original Custom House! located?

Located in St. Charles Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Main Street and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Frontier Park and Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center are also within 10 minutes.

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. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

McRay H.

The location is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect. Clean and exactly what we were looking for in a weekend get away. The common areas (living room and kitchen) are on the smaller side if you are wanting a place to gather but we were out and about most of the time so it was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you for the great review! Glad the location and cleanliness matched what you were looking for. Hope to host you again for another weekend getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is nice. Property was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our staybl the house was equipped with all we needed. There was so much to do in walking distance as it is located right on mainstreet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Great stay!

Perfect little property to stay and visit Main Street!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved this place, it conveniently located, very clean, well stocked and the host was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, bright and sunny, comfortable beds, close to shops and restaurants. Stairs are steep into apartment and second bedroom just fyi.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was awesome ! The beds were great! The kitchen had what we needed for snacking and drinks . The furniture in the living room was not comfortable at all . We ran out of toilet paper ( 2 rolls) on the second day and i sent a message to get more, and they said they would drop some off but no one ever did so we had to go out and buy more toilet paper. Communication about that issue could have been better .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
We apologize for the issue with the toilet paper or lack of. Each property is supplied with a starter kit. But due to your review ( THANK YOU) we are going to reevaluate this and increase supplies. Thank you and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Great location

Awesome little spot right in the heart of historic Saint Charles. Our family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Cozy apartment

Great location! Perfect for wanting to get to Main Street easily. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Hello Amanda! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the home during your stay with us. Thank you for being an amazing guest. We would love to host you again the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Rosanna T.

Cute place, great location

Everything we needed. Only complaint was the couch was very hard. Very accommodating otherwise. Thank you :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susie m.

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

Very nice property

Eveything was in great condition..very nice kitchen and the beds were very comfortable. we would definitely stay at this property again.The location was great...an easy walk to the brewery and bella vino and the many shops on Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Hello! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us on Main Street!We would love to host you again in the future. Bella Vino is one of our favorites as well, glad you were able to enjoy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda N.

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

Location is so fun

We enjoyed our stay in this historic setting with modern touches. Cute decorating, they included coffee, large televisions for evening relaxation, and prompt replies for questions and very clean house. We could walk everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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

Shania Twain concert

We enjoyed our stay and will be booking in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell S.

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

St. Charles get away

Loved the location in the historic downtown. Property was adorable and convenient to everything. Living room furniture was a bit uncomfortable but overall an enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A.

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

Clean home on Main Street

Updated historic home on Main Street. So convenient to restaurants, shops, and all of historic St Charles.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Great getaway for the family!

We recently stayed here for a 3 night getaway & everyone in the family loved it. Check in was very simple & the property managers were fast to respond to any questions we asked. The beds were comfy & the kitchen was perfect for our time there. The location could not be beat. We walked to bakeries in the mornings & dinners at night, not to mention the proximity to all the shops! Would definitely stay here & recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

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

Unique!

What a cute historic place to stay. The beds were very comfortable. Good location. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

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

Perfect

This condo is in the heart of St. Charles old town. I stayed here for 8 days and could not have been happier. Excellent response by host. The walking access to breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurants , bars and speciality shops is amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

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

Location!

The place was in an excellent location. Morning jog/walks along the Katy Trail, coffee stop at the Bike Cafe basically out the front door! Only thing to note is the only bathroom is off the living room, so maybe something for the modest but for our group it was a source of comedy. Beds were comfy, and place was clean. Would stay again! Host was super helpful as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

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

Total surprise

This booking was great. We had one issue with the washing machine but communication was good and the problem was resolved. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

loved this spot

we have been coming to St. Charles since we dated and love this spot. Our last visit, a few months ago, was at the spot above the eye doctor on main street. Both are fabulous. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Happy to have hosted you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly E.

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

Friend weekend

The home was lovely. The neighbors in the unit next door with the dog they left all day for 2 days, not so great. Thank you for responding quickly to texts and providing us a great place and location to stay. We still have a great time despite the dog issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

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

Location Location Location

Title says it all. We were traveling to St. Charles to visit family and experience the Historic District of St. Charles during the holiday season. This property is right on South Main Street and we were able to walk everywhere. The place itself is a nice mix of historic feel, with some original wood flooring and staircase, mixed with an updated kitchen and furnishings.FYI, it is in the upper level of the building, so there are some stairs for initial access, and additional stairs to one of the bedrooms. There is a restaurant on the 1st level of the building, which sent some wonderful aromas up into the rental. We ate there once and it was excellent.We will definitely stay again if make another trip to the St. Charles area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney F.

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

Nice stay, great location

Overall property location was great. A few items need to be addressed to improve overall experience. 1. Washing machine is leaking 2. Overall fixtures are loose and towel racks need to be tightened ( we had to carefully hang towels) . 3. The top step into property is dangerous due to lack of support/ wood rot and several times our children almost fell due to instability of step. 4. Ground floor bedroom sheets were dirty and stained upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Hello Courtney! We hope even with the troubles mentioned you were able to relax and enjoy your stay with us. We have forwarded the items mentioned to our team to improve the quality of comfort for our stays. We apologize for any inconvenience it caused. If you would allow, we would love to host you again in the future!

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