Jefferson County Homestays

Do you want to get away and relax? This is a chance to experience farm life. The farm has spectacular views from the deck. It's perfect for a couple's getaway or family vacation. This farm is unique because is located close to everything but very private. You can enjoy the sounds of nature, hear the rooster crow, listen to the frogs and crickets, and look up at the stars while having a great conversation with your loved ones. Sitting around a fire is also a plus while roasting marshmallows! You can eat fresh eggs for breakfast from the chickens you can see from the kitchen window. There are pastures and paths in the woods that you can explore. There are deer, fox, and turkey along with owls and hawks that visit the farm.This two-bedroom cabin has a modern kitchen with microwave, stainless-steel full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, toaster, and coffee maker. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, and cooking utensils. Bedding and linens are provided. The master queen bed has an adjustable base for a more comfortable stay.Additional Things To Do:Bonne Terre Mine - 17 mi; St Louis Zoo - 37 mi; Antique shops in Desoto-7 miles away and Festus - 10 miles away.Wild Sun Winery - 13 mi; LaChance Vineyards - 9 mi; Villa Antonio Winery - 12 mi; The Terrace at French Village -17mi; St Genevieve Wineries - 38 mi.The property does have a Ring Door Bell at the front door.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Nestled in a natural wooded wonderland, Ridgetop Cabin features all the creature comforts and conveniences of home. Ridgetop Cabin sits on a rocky ridge above Washington State Park. The ground the cabin sits on is filled with druzy quartz crystal, and perhaps you’ll find one on a stroll or hike. The forested acres are host to a large array of insects, plants, trees, and animals. There are curious butterflies and interesting birds, and somewhere there are morel mushrooms. Whether you are making Ridgetop Cabin your “Show Me Staycation,” or you are just passing through and want a comfortable place to hang your hat, we hope you will stay at Ridgetop Cabin.​About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Ridgetop Cabin is not child proofed at this time..About customRules:There is no hunting at Ridgetop Cabin..Inside Ridgetop Cabin is smoke-free. Smoking is permitted outside. Always use ashtrays and dispose of extinguished cigarette remains in waste bins..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Welcome to Serenity Log Inn. This authentic 1930s log cabin offers two bedrooms, full bath, fully furnished kitchen and screened porch to enjoy your coffee in the morning. Located one mile from the historical town of Kimmswick and 25 miles from St. Louis. 5 min to hwy 55There is a $30.00 fee per use of fireplace. Fee covers Firestarter, dry wood for burning, maintenance, and set up, plus$18.00 fee first use to cover clean up. Due to infestation of insects, no outside wood allowed. 24 hr notice required.We have wireless internet with a strong router signal. HDTV Clearsteam 4 Max Antenna ensure local channels to 70-mile radius. Netflix and hulu available. You can stream your own video through Roku.Guest accessSerenity Log Inn is a single level with one step to access the rear entry into the kitchen.Other things to note.Air mattress can be inflated using a small hair dryer located in the bathroom vanity.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:NO EVENTS, PARTIES OR GATHERINGS ALLOWED. ENFORCED!!! OUTSIDE SURVEILLANCE NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS. ADDITIONAL GUESTS MUST BE REGISTERD THROUGH VRBO.DO NOT USE FIREPLACE UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY OWNER,NO PARTIES. NO UNDERAGE OR EXCESSIVE DRINKING-STRICTLY ENFORCED. NO SMOKING IN THE CABIN NO FILMING WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT BY OWNER..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.PLEASE DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PROPERY..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

Christian Funk built the house in 1870, a stone structure and was used as a family farm home. It has been remodeled for its use today. It is historically correct, which includes antiques of the time. Post-civil War era Furniture including the beds of this period. Interesting aspect is the flooring or All Original. Mattress blankets pillows and bedding and towels are all new. Located just north of historical St.Genivieve Missouri.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:our county and code requirements do not allow parties or large number of people or weddings. With 3 bedrooms about 6 guest is a maximum..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:Events allowed.

This lovely rural cottage is nestled back in the woods on its very own private acre of land. It offers guests a beautiful getaway experience while walking the property or hanging out on the large covered front porch; while at the same time being just a 7 minute drive from downtown Eureka with its many delicious restaurants and adorable boutiques. If Six Flags is your goal you can enjoy the hustle bustle of the amusement park during the day and relax after a 15 minute drive back to the cottage.The spaceThe master bedroom has a queen size bed, closet, drawer space and a beautiful view of the property. The other bedroom has two twin beds (one's a pullout) along with a closet and draw space. We also have a trifold twin mattress for extra sleeping accommodations. The living room is filled with natural light and has two comfortable couches (one that doubles as an extra sleeping space) and a 40” TV loaded with over 300+ channels from Direct TV. We have a kitchen island with four barstools for hanging out and eating. Our lovely large deck has several chairs and two large fans for cooling off during the summer. Our yard is fenced in and surrounded by bushes for added privacy. This property is a certified wildlife habitat. Click here for a tour https://vimeo.com/570703263Guest accessWe are on our own private acre of land and have a large parking lot for about 6 cars. There is a gate at the end of the drive way for maximum privacy and piece of mind. The cottage is equip with a keypad that is programed with a custom code for your stay (changed after each guest). We are right off of highway W, two minutes down Twin River Rd.Other things to noteOur cottage has a double set of stairs leading up to the door that are easy and safe to navigate, but unfortunately because of this we are not handicap accessible.We have a nice large driveway with plenty of room to park 5 or 6 vehicles. We recommend that you turn around before leaving the property (rather than backing out) because of the limited visibility of oncoming traffic. It can even be helpful to roll down your window and listen before pulling out of the driveway.There is a large detached garage which is locked and inaccessible to our guests but is a good way to confirm that you’ve arrived at the cottage as you’ll see it while pulling up.Because our cottage is located in a more secluded area we have a limited amount of high speed internet usage available. Absolutely NO ONLINE GAMING. Our internet is only meant for browsing the web and social media. There shouldn’t be any problems, but we ask that you help make sure we have enough for everyone by turning off any streaming when you aren’t using it.We are very welcoming and would love to have you bring along any of your non-human friends, but we do ask that you message us if you plan on bringing anything other than dogs just to give us a heads up.Our sleeping arrangements include one queen, three twins, and a couch. We just updated the queen to a Casper mattress! Please be sure to check out our listing photos and make sure this set up works for your group.About pets:Pets allowed: limit 5 total.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 25.

Experience Country life on a Scenic ranch with a gorgeous Barn Venue below! Trails abounding. This is a well appointed Rustic chic, (Lower Level) unit. Truely a one of a kind family favorite! Minutes from St Louis, Eureka, Brookdale Farm, & Fenton. High Ridge town has everything you may need and eateries too. You can enjoy a bonfire, fish, swim, kayak or hike here. Coyote, deer, horses abound. You can lay in bed and watch for wildlife, or sit under a covered patio with ambient lights. Close to Lone Elk, Greensfelder, Six Flags, Beaumont Scout Camp, Indoor Recreation close by. Listen for the yipe of a coyote at night as you relax on the patio. There is a pretty lake close by reflecting the colors of the sky. You can just relax or Swim, Hike or horse back ride. Makes a great home base if you are attending a wedding at Rocking J or if you are visiting Six Flags, Hidden Valley Ski Resort, St Louis. A nice drive West to Meramec Caverns, Branson, South to Elephant Rock. A short drive to parks, rivers, shut-ins. East to museums, Union Station, Zoo. off Route 66, hwy 44 . 2 and 7/10ths mile off Hwy Route 66 aka Hwy 44.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).Dog must be crated if left in unit by itself.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.There must be an adult in charge.About customRules:Please do not use our hot tub. Put excess trash in large cans on patio & run the dishwasher before you leave please. Report anything broken or stained.Quiet time starts at 11PM inside/outside. Volume of music and voices low. No illegal activity allowed. Owners on main floor if anything is needed.,If you can pull the sheets and pillowcases off the beds that were used and leave them on that bed, it would be great and thank you !.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Outside only.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 1,11pm Quiet guests are asked to keep voices down.

When you stay at this vacation home in Gravois Mills, you'll be 1 minutes by foot from Lake of the Ozarks. This vacation home is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from Bagnell Dam and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Proctor Towersite State Wildlife Area. Limited parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony. A 42-inch flat-screen television with digital programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.

Please note - Our lake has been closed for swimming due to algae that can be toxic.Charming mid century cabin on gorgeous lakefront lot is the perfect location to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet is still close enough to take in all the action of St. Louis. Located about 30 mins from St. Louis, 10 mins from Six Flags, and 20 mins from Purina Farms, this is the perfect place for your family to relax and reconnect.Lake Haven was built by the developers of Lake Tekawitha back in the late 1940s and has been in the same family for decades until previous owners completely and lovingly restored it from top to bottom in 2017. Although electrical, HVAC, new windows, flooring, bathrooms, etc have been updated, the original charm and beauty still remains.What used to be a two-bedroom / one bath cabin has been expanded into the former garage into a stunning primary bedroom suite with a sleeping loft. The primary bedroom features soaring vaulted ceiling clad in warm pine, large windows overlooking peaceful Lake Tekawitha, shiplap walls and beautiful laminate floors. A comfy queen size bed is dressed with soft vintage linens and fluffy pillows. Climb the ladder to the cozy little sleeping loft where you'll find two twin beds and enough room for a sleeping bag or two! The en sute bathroom features a large combination soaker tub and shower and vanity with lots of storage.Between the primary suite and the main living area of the original cabin, is a fabulous Great Room with original knotty pine walls, vaulted cedar ceiling and massive cedar log beams. Belly up to the original bar or just relay in the incredibly comfy furniture while taking in the expansive views of the lake. Large, new windows were installed (2017) to maximize the view. This room also features a darling mid-century formica and chrome dining table and chairs -- providing a great place to dine of for a game of cards.The main part of the house is quaint and cozy with it's original knotty pine walls, custom valances, and ceiling. Curl up with a good book by the large stone fireplace in the living room or just admire the view of the lake through the expanded windows and glass door. You'll find a selection of games and books in the bookcase and there is a tv that can be used to stream movies, Netflix, etc The eat-in kitchen is full of vintage touches - another great 1950s table and chairs and original electric stove. The kitchen is also updated with modern conveniences that will make meal prep a snap -- a full size refrigerator, ice maker, microwave, pots and pans, etc. We'll provide the dish gloves, Palmolive (you're soaking in it) and embroidered dish towels...you wash and dry the dishes the old fashioned way. Whoever looses the card game does the dishes!Each of the two bedrooms in the main part of the cabin are decked out in sweet, comfy linens. The first bedroom has beautiful, oversized twin beds that came from Germany. The second bedroom overlooks the lake and has a full sized bed. The original bathroom features a tub/shower combination and has been updated but still retains it's mid-century charm We couldn't stand to part with the original pink sink and bathtub. The robbin's egg blue tiles were fully restored or replaced with carefully matched tiles from area thrift and antique stores.The outdoor spaces at Lake Have are just as great as the inside. You can access the huge 60x10 foot deck from the living room, Great Room, or Primary bedroom. It runs almost the entire length of the house and offers unobstructed outdoor views of the quiet 20 acre lake. There is comfortable outdoor furniture for relaxing and a 6 person table and chairs for dining al fresco. The original stone fire pit is about 30 feet from the lakeshore and is perfect for long stories around the fire at night or for making s'mores! You will also have access to gas or charcoal grills located on the deck.On the front of the house there is a large covered porch that is easily accessible from the kitchen and the Great Room. It features ceiling fans and a wood paneled ceiling. This is a great place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. The front yard is fully fenced. Lake Have in a terrific location! A short drive from Interstate 44 (formerly Route 66) near the towns of Pacific (4 miles away) and Eureka (8 miles away). There are cute shops and restaurants in both of these little towns. About 20 mins to Purina Farms in Gray Summit, only 10 mins to Six Flags. You can find great hiking spots in nearby conservation areas (Young, Glassberg), do some skeet shooting at St. Louis Skeet and Trap Club (Pacific), canoe or float on the Meramac River or just fish out your back door in Lake Tekawitha. There are lots of caves to explore in Missouri and you can go spelunking about 40 mins away at Meramac Caverns. And of course, there is so much to do in Saint Louis, which is only about 30-40 mins away, depending on traffic and how far in town you plan to go. Cardinals Baseball and Busch Stadium is a favorite destination. The St. Louis Zoo, located in the beautifully restored Forest Park, is world class and FREE. Don't forget to check out all the attractions in Forest Park...The Boathouse, Art Museum, History Museum, and the Planetarium and Science Center. Grab diner and catch a musical at the outdoor Muny Opera Theater. Saint Louis Botanical Gardens is another gem. Saint Louis is our home town and it's an amazing place to visit, especially if you have children or grandchildren. The City Museum, the creative vision of artist-architect Bob Cassily, should not be missed. The Magic House in Kirkwood is one of the top children's museums in the country. And of course, a trip to the Gateway Arch (a national park) and its new Gateway to the West Museum never disappoints. Lake Haven is a unique and beautiful place to unwind and connect with family and friends. But if you have to connect with the outside world, we do offer complimentary WiFi.We look forward to having you as our guest and providing you with a comfortable, relaxing, and memorable experience.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children should be w/adults at all times..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.