‘The Reubling House’ - Modern-Rustic Cabin!

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A spacious kitchen with a high ceiling and a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a checkered floor.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a staircase, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a staircase, wooden flooring, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Yard
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Off-street parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Defiance, MO
  • Place, Yellow Farmhouse Winery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Louis Zoo
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Louis Union Station
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Defiance

Defiance is home to this cabin. St. Louis Premium Outlets and The District of St. Louis are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Babler State Park. Six Flags St. Louis and Purina Farms are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Defiance, MO

What's nearby

  • Yellow Farmhouse Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forest Park - 35 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Washington University in St. Louis - 37 min drive - 62.5 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 38 min drive - 63.5 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 42 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Washington Station - 28 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chandler Hill Vineyards - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Montelle Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle 6 Watering Hole - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Head's General Store - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Defiance Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘The Reubling House’ - Modern-Rustic Cabin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ‘The Reubling House’ - Modern-Rustic Cabin!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ‘The Reubling House’ - Modern-Rustic Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘The Reubling House’ - Modern-Rustic Cabin!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ‘The Reubling House’ - Modern-Rustic Cabin! located?

Situated in Defiance, this cabin is steps from Yellow Farmhouse Winery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chandler Hill Vineyards and Sugar Creek Winery. Matson Hill Park Trailhead is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The weekend cabin experience was wonderful! Our son was married nearby, and this gave us a "close" (3-mile) distance between the reception and the lodging. The place was cozy and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great cabin conviently located near a number of wineries
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the cabin and its convenient location near the wineries.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hidden gem!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Reubling House Cabin! Everything was exactly like the pictures! This hidden gem is located in a perfect location in Defiance that is near several hopping places. We especially loved Stone Ledge Distillery down the road and across the street. The cabin was cozy and very updated. There are a few suggestions that we would say could make it better such as a bath mat in the bathroom (had to use a hand towel), a shelf in the shower for your shampoo, a shade for the window upstairs (the sun will wake you up if you sleep there), and a larger TV (it’s probably a 32” tv at best). Other than that, it’s a beautiful place and we will definitely stay there again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Your place was so cute and well decorated. We had a fun stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wedding weekend

Adorable place to stay. Very clean and nicely furnished.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruebling Cabin

We had a wonderful stay. Very cute cabin with a comfortable porch for a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Close to walking trails and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin

It was a great property for two people to stay and have a weekend of relaxation and fun… Visited several of the wineries and went to the vintage and antique market a few miles away… Would definitely think about staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's weekend

Such a relaxing cabin. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five star rating

This adorable cabin has been our top best place we’ve ever stayed at for Vrbo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best rental!

We loved everything about this rental. It was clean, comfortable and just perfect! Couldn’t have asked for anything better!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Apartment and Location

My family rented all 4 apartments on this property for our family and the bridal party for my daughter's wedding. The property was absolutely perfect and less than a mile from the venue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Defiance Girls Trip

My friends and I stayed here to go to the wineries. The property was great and our contacts were very accommodating and responsive! Overall, our experience was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin like VRBO close to Wine Country

Cute cabin type decos, full size appliances, all the ammenities you could possibly need. Plenty of room for two people. Close to the wineries and since it’s close by check out Washington, Mo. Lots of shops there. We just might have to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic rental

This rental exceeded our expectations. This unit is a small cabin that is beautifully decorated with many added conveniences. The beds were so comfortable and we enjoyed sitting outside on the front porch as a family while playing games.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, cozy space great for four

My teen daughter declared this property "super-cute" and was excited to sleep in the loft. The location is near St Louis suburbs and the Hidden Valley Ski Resort (which is wear we were going). Easy check-in/out and the operators were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lovely stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Ruebling cabin. It was exactly as the pictures showed. I have a lot of allergies, so staying in rentals can be tricky, but I had no troubles. It was clean and comfortable. They have done a really nice job of making upgrades (lots of hot water and easy air conditioning control) while maintaining a cabin feel. If we are back in the area, we will definitely try to stay here.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
From the Owner: "Thank you sooo much for staying with us! We are so happy you had a great time! Thanks for the wonderful review! Come back and stay with us again sometime, and let your friends and family know about us."
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
In town for the Mammoth March. Staying at this property was a good experience. Very clean. Check out “to-do” list is reasonable. Kitchen had most of what we needed to cook our meals - very small cutting board, only one dish towel. Quiet area, neighboring properties were occupied. We enjoyed our time here. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Defiance

We were in Defiance for a family wedding and stayed 4 nights in the Reubling Cabin. It was delightful--perfectly stocked and spotlessly clean. Quiet and comfortable in all ways and gorgeous surroundings. We were even treated to a sudden cloudburst and hailstorm which was lovely on the tin roof. I highly recommend this charming home where the owners have attended to every detail with obvious love and care. Five stars.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute, clean, and cozy!

This was my second time using Evolve for travel and I have zero complaints! The cabin was set behind the main house, had easy parking, and was exactly as described. The beds were extremely comfortable. The decor was adorable. Everything was clean and in order when we arrived. The area is just outside of St Louis, and has the most beautiful views and scenery. Driving into “town” was a treat every time. The area was quiet, other than the birds chirping. It was truly a gorgeous place to spend our vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stop looking and book this!

I am fussy. And this was soooo nice! We came to St. Louis for my daughter to have surgery. We stayed here for 2 weeks while she recovered, and the owners went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Erin brought in a recliner from her own home for us to use for my daughter to sleep in. It was quiet, clean, and so cute! The temperature was easy to control too, contrary to the previous review. I would stay here for a vacation, it was awesome.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cold cabin

There was a draft with visible light around the front door that made the small space uncomfortably cold. The thermostat was difficult to adjust to maintain a constant warm temperature. There were a few bugs-Surprised to see at this time of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cabin, great location

Right next to the Katy trail. This cabin has had a lot of love and attention to detail put in to make it a very comfortable stay! Very comfortable bed, best high pressure shower head I’ve ever used, brand new kitchen. We sat out in the yard both nights, there is comfy outdoor seating on the front porch. Things I always want to know before I go… the coffee pot takes a regular sized coffee filter, and they had some in the cabin when we were there. Don’t forget your shampoo and soap, those aren’t provided. And even though this town is in the country, Ubers were available between wineries if needed. Absolutely perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect 4th of July 2024

The pictures of the property where very accurate. We stayed in the cabin over the long weekend. The AC works great and made the cabin very comfortable. The loft bed was very comfortable with a wall fan providing great air flow. The kitchem was perfect with everything we need to cook breakfast and dinner. There was a shared propane grill on the house deck which was about 20 ft out the door. Very comfortable outdoor seating outside the cabin and on the upper deck around the house. Plenty of off road parking. The town is very small but 2 bar/ grills within a few hundred ft walk. Very safe surroundings. And if your there for the Katy Trail, the trail head is across the street. Really a perfect getway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay for the most part! Definitely wouldn’t rebook just the cabin in its own - it sits behind the main house and so your view from the front porch is directly into the main house, and there were no blinds on our front door. We also struggled with some of the bathroom features - the shower is not intuitive to get started (but once it’s on, it’s GLORIOUS with those 2 rain shower heads!!), the shower door can only be opened if the main door is closed and there’s very little room to operate; the switch to operate the exhaust fan isn’t near the other switches so we had to shower with the main door open the first night to avoid steam build up; just little things like that which were mostly trivial and a non-issue once we figured it out. Otherwise, the hosts are wonderful and quick to respond! The beds are comfy, and it’s a good place to stay if you’re just in need of a place to come home and rest between days spent out and about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

First let me say the property manager was amazing! When we first arrived we ran into some issues with a large amount of dead Asian Beetles in the house after a brief warm front blew through. This is an old building so totally normal (it happens). We made the property manager aware and they were immediately responsive with the offer to use a different property but we decided to allow them to clean it as we didn’t figure any more bugs would show due to the current cold temps now. They showed in 10 mins to handle the situation. They had it taken care of within 45-60 mins as they did a full reclean and had us head across the street to Circle 6 Restaurant/Bar (fun little place with extremely friendly locals) while they cleaned for dinner and drinks on them. We had a great experience in an amazing old cabin and a great experiences within walking distance to dinner and drinks. We could not have asked for more of the manager or the area! Even though we had the issue I am still giving 5 stars on it! We will likely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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