Gingerbread Retreat Rejuvenating Respite - Infrared Sauna - Yard - Crystal City

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Crystal City, MO

Mercy Hospital Jefferson5 min drive
Mercy Hospital Jefferson6 min drive
Mercy Hospital Jefferson6 min drive
St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Gingerbread Retreat Rejuvenating Respite - Infrared Sauna - Yard

Gingerbread Retreat is a healing respite for travelers caring for others and/or themselves. This Cozy 2 bedroom 1 bath house is outfitted with an Infrared sauna, mineral-infused specialty sheets created for more restful sleep, and water filters in the shower & kitchen, all in a planned effort to provide a healthy rejuvenating experience. Cozy living room has two lazy-boy recliners (afternoon nap??), sofa, TV and DVD player. The cute kitchen has stainless steel farmhouse sink and prep island, plus all the basic equipment needed to create your culinary requirements. Pantry/laundry room has coffee station and Full size washer/dryer for guest convenience. Both bedrooms have the aforementioned specialty sheets; bedroom one also has a reading nook with comfy chair and antique ottoman, and bedroom two a writer's desk for work? journaling, or maybe adult coloring :). The Porch area houses the Infrared sauna and small dog accommodations - if you happen to have a fur baby traveling along. Located on a corner lot in a quiet community, a children's park and church are located on the same street at the opposite end. This retreat is close to many area attractions and is less then 3 miles from Mercy Hospital Festus and Mercy Cancer Center, and just 20 minutes from St Louis Specialty Children's Care Center - South County. Also only a couple minutes from downtown Festus/Crystal City with walkable shops and eateries to enjoy. :)

Property manager

Jenny Weaver.

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

About the area

Crystal City

This holiday home is located in Crystal City. Mastodon State Historic Site and Fort de Chartes are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Big River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crystal City, MO

What's nearby

Mercy Hospital Jefferson - 5 min drive
Mercy Hospital Jefferson - 6 min drive
Mercy Hospital Jefferson - 6 min drive
St. Louis Union Station - 40 min drive
Six Flags St. Louis - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Casey's General Store - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gingerbread Retreat Rejuvenating Respite - Infrared Sauna - Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Gingerbread Retreat Rejuvenating Respite - Infrared Sauna - Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gingerbread Retreat Rejuvenating Respite - Infrared Sauna - Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gingerbread Retreat Rejuvenating Respite - Infrared Sauna - Yard located?

Situated in Crystal City, this holiday home is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Mercy Hospital Jefferson and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mississippi River and Villa Antonio Winery. Mastodon State Historic Site and Big River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

18 July 2023

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

Perfect stop for us!

We're full-time RVers and needed a place to stay while our camper was being repaired. We loved this little house. We were both able to work here remotely while also visiting family and friends in the area. Jenny is a great host and had everything we needed (and more) upon check-in. The sauna was the reason I picked this rental and it did not disappoint. It was so relaxing! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Weaver.

Gingerbread Retreat is a historic structure dating over 100 years old. Once a one room shack for local glass factory workers without electric or plumbing, this old gal had three different additions (that we could determine) over the years to get to the 660 square feet she is today. During the inside demo, we found evidence of the bathroom once being the outside porch (so no inside bathroom prior), found three 'extra feet' of space that had been walled off - which miraculously managed to be just enough to have a proper laundry room, remnants of ole time gas lines for lighting that must have been brought in as an "upgrade" at one point, and 4 layers deep on each interior wall, ceiling and floor that spoke of the multiple redesigns thru the decades... As a nod to all that history, we left one barnwood exposed wall in the hallway just to show off her vintage charm. Since she'd seen many prior seasons without proper care, she's not perfect, However, we took back the layers, rebuilt the walls and reinforced the foundation with steel I beams to ensure she will weather many more decades and have a few more stories to tell :)

Why they chose this property

Gingerbread Retreat was designed with the health conscious in mind. As we know (but sometimes forget) the largest organ of the body is the skin, it just makes sense to have the water we drink, and bathe in, to be the best possible - which is why filters can be found in the shower and the kitchen. Additionally, a good nights sleep is paramount for a healthy body, hence the mineral-infused sheet sets,.. and certainly not least - the Infrared sauna helps the body expel toxins by inducing a healthy sweat :)

What makes this property unique

Infrared Sauna
Water Filters
Mineral Infused Sheets
Yard
Small Pet Friendly
Washer/Dryer
Close to Downtown Festus/Crystal City walkable shops and eateries
Close to Hospitals