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The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining table with chairs and a small shelf with baskets.
A small house with a wooden deck, a door, and a staircase leading to the front.
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table, and a brown sofa with patterned cushions.
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and three framed inspirational quotes on the wall.
A residential street with houses, a tree, and a sidewalk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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East St. Louis, IL
  • Place, Frank Holten State Recreation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gateway Arch
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Louis Union Station
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About the area

East St. Louis

East St. Louis is home to this holiday home. Gateway Arch and St. Louis Union Station are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include St. Louis Zoo and Missouri Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Dome at America’s Center or Busch Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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East St. Louis, IL

What's nearby

  • Frank Holten State Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gateway Arch - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Busch Stadium - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Enterprise Center - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 9 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center Station - 3 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 12 min drive
  • Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eastside Chopsuey - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Denny's @ The Flying J - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Mama's BBQ Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue House near Frank Holten State Park / Golf /Lighthouse Restaurant located?

Situated in East St. Louis, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Frank Holten State Recreation Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gateway Arch and Dome at America’s Center. Busch Stadium and Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km). Washington Park Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and nicely decorated. The yard was enclosed which was great for our pup. The neighborhood is quiet and the host very responsive and friendly! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice remodeled 2 bedroom home close to Ball State University. quiet neighborhood, large trees, comfy bed. Just what we needed for 2 night stay. would definitely stay again,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean including the basement. One reviewer had written the location was not safe, we felt safe and comfortable. The neighborhood and area is being upgraded due to age. The owner put a lot of effort into refurbishing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Quiet area - close to St. Louis. Great state park a block away. Host was accessible and very helpful. Would stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jarrod was very helpful and provided everything needed for my stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect they had everything in the house that a person would need I was very satisfied and thank you for allowing my family can stay there at this difficult time in our lives
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very nice place to stay, the property was very nice and quiet.

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jerrod was very accommodating and responsive. The property was clean and well represented on the app. I would recommend this property for your stay in St Luis.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My stay

Nice comfortable cozy house, Enjoyed our stay Beds we’re comfortable and house had everything needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed here for a week while waiting for our house to be move in ready and we really enjoyed this cute little home! Everything was clean, beds were comfortable, linens smelled great, and had a fully equipped kitchen with everything you could need. Very quiet neighborhood with no issues and we felt safe with the cameras and motion alerts for outside the home. To top it all off the host is very nice and responds quickly. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice well updated house, close to downtown. It was super clean, and had everything available you might forget. Lots of places within a 2p minutes drive to see, est, or experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Very quit surroundings Have everything I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Not family friendly neighborhood

The house is very nice and clean and the owner is very nice and easy to get in touch with. The neighborhood is not in a good part of town. If it’s just a few adults it would be okay but I would not recommend staying here with children.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Several of the homes on that block and in that neighborhood have children. I grew up and live in the home next door. I have never felt unsafe. Also, we have over 50 rental on other major sites and have almost all 5 star reviews. You did'nt stay 24 hour but feel you can make that type of recommendation?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Host I Ever Had on VRBO

This was truly a 5 star stay for me and my family. I loved the newly remodeled house and all of the new appliances. The house was very clean.c neat and organized. It felt like home. Jerrod the host, really made our stay as comfortable as it could be. Such a kind and friendly man. He even offered me some home cooked dinner from his smoker! The home was very secure and safe. Even had a fenced in driveway to park your car. It was about a 5 minute walk to the Lake and Park. It had a golf course and great fishing. I enjoyed the nice walking trail they had that was measured off. Would I stay again? Without a doubt! Jerrod has a few homes for rent in this area that were all newly remolded. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property in rebounding area of town is completely refurbished and well appointed with all the basics. Includes extras like basement theater setup. Owner of this pet friendly place is very nice and seems to keep close tabs to assure things are tip top. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was everything we wanted it to be. It was within 15 minutes of everything we wanted to see in St. Louis. My wife, children (10 and 5), and I used it as the perfect landing site after days of site seeing.The house was very clean and inviting. The 2 beds were very comfortable. My wife prefers a very soft bed while I prefer something more firm. The house had one of each so we split the kids between us and everyone slept like a baby. Jerrod was very helpful and the whole process was easy.If I have one complaint, it would be the loud vehicles driving up and down the street at all hours of the night. That, however, is nothing that the host can control. Jerrod was an incredibly nice gentleman and easy to work with. Overall, we had a great vacation and being able to rent a nice quiet house like this for the same price or less than staying in one small hotel room was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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