Step into a historic brick cottage on Main Street, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and festivals. Unwind in the huge fenced front yard or explore Frontier Park nearby. With private gated parking for up to four cars or an RV and comfortable sleeping arrangements including a queen bed and gel foam mattress sofa bed.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!
Historic brick cottage has its own granite monument on Main Street. Private gated parking, huge fenced front yard. A history buff’s dream! So many restaurants and shops, Frontier Park, parades, festivals and fun!
Very comfortable sleeping - queen bed in the bedroom and gel foam mattress on the sofa bed in the living room.
Parking is at a premium on Main Street, but you leave the car and walk everywhere, knowing your car is inside the gated area waiting for your return. There is room for four cars, or even an RV!
Check out the City’s website for all of the activities going on in the area. The holidays are especially fun with special events like ice carving contests, costumed characters, singing on the street corners, and Santa parades. Festival of the Little Hills, OktoberFest, and Fourth of July fireworks on the river are just a few of the things unique to the Historic District.
Some favorite restaurants on Main Street are Old Millstream, Magpie’s, Salt and Smoke, Llewelyn’s, and Novellus - and there are many, many more!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Car gate must always be closed to prevent unauthorized parking on the property. Sidewalk gate to remain locked to deter people who think it’s a shop!
Towels, sheets and pillowcases should be placed on top of the washing machine at departure, and trash taken to the blue dumpster.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
St. Charles Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Charles, is home to this cottage. Cave Spring Golf Center and Kokomo Joe's Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Pelican Island Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre or Family Arena. Visit our St. Charles travel guide
Is Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking!?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking! located?
Located in St. Charles Historic District, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Frontier Park and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Historic Main Street and Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center are just steps away.
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Historic headquarters of city founder! Gated parking! Reviews
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Great stay at this beautiful historic home. Walk to all the restaurants and stores on Main Street. Also walk on the Katy Trail which is right out the back door. Highly recommend this great spot!!
Such a cute house with a lot of history. Enjoyed reading the books provided that tell the history of all the buildings on main street.Walking distance to many shops and restraurants.
Cynthia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing historical home in a great location
I loved the decor
Comfortable bed and bedding
I loved everything about the home done well, shower was good great water pressure
Lynn knows how to do it right!
We had such a fun girls weekend celebrating our mom’s birthday. Lynn is a great host and responded to any questions regarding the house and the area quickly. Loved the house. So cute and clean and so convenient to just park in the back and walk everywhere from there. Would definitely come back.
My husband and I stayed at this historic property on Main for the Legends and Lanterns festival. We had a fantastic visit and the host was lovely. We will definitely be returning for another stay. Perfect location right on the historic main st.
Stayed here for a fall getaway and to visit family. The fall weather was beautiful and trees were beginning to turn colors. The historic area had a few events happening called Pumpkin Glow and Legends and Lanterns festival. Both gave the fall getaway just the right Halloween atmosphere and our lodging was right spot where everything was in walking distance! The gated parking in the rear of the house made it easy to come and go without the worry of finding parking upon return. Nicely located and cozy, clean accommodations!
Staying at this house was a great time. Clean, functional kitchen, big trees, and super comfortable bed. Close to a bunch of great restaurants ( Frontier Perk Cafe),coffee shops (Mocha Point Yemeni Coffee Shop), and shopping, (Main Street Book Store, Saturday morning farmers market)
My stay was absolutely perfect!! The property is in perfect location for local businesses and is absolutely precious! Extremely clean and well kept! Looking forward to coming back!
Wonderful visit to a beautiful area! The weather didn’t cooperate for all of our activities but we were able to make the best of it. A nice variety of restaurants within walking distance made meal-planning very easy.
We stayed for few days to visit friends and this was just what we wanted, convenient to main Street and close to restaurants and entertainment. I love to find period correct homes and this one has it all. Easy check in and departure. If you want to enjoy all the main Street offers, this is your place.
This is such a cool little place! Absolutely best location for shopping Main St. Lynn’s place is very clean and well decorated. Although it’s right on Main St it is a very quiet location. Parking is so convenient with its own private parking in back of the property. We will absolutely be staying here again.
Susan F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very nice older property in a good location. We enjoyed our stay and like the private parking because during special events in the area parking becomes very limited. The host greeted us when we arrived and explained everything we needed to know.
This home offers everything you need to experience the St Charles charm. This historical home is meticulously kept! There is private parking and a private front yard that gives you privacy from people passing by. The owner is wonderful, and very responsive! I highly recommend this property!
My mother and I spent the weekend here! Host was so kind and available if we needed anything! Home is beautiful and well maintained! Perfect location! We enjoyed ourselves and definitely will book again!
The perfect home for a weekend anniversary getaway! Lynn was a lovely host and made excellent recommendations for dining out. The convenience of walking to enjoy the shops and history is worth it!
The pictures don’t do this charming, historic property justice. Lynn was wonderful to work with and has provided every amenity to make for a comfortable stay. The gated private parking is also a huge plus. We’ll definitely book again.
The property was just as described. Very nice location was able to walk to almost everything downtown. A nice place to stay, relax, shop, and eat there is definitely something for all ages in Saint Charles. There is a lot of history in this little town. Linda was great. Very helpful in giving recommendations. Would definitely stay there again.
We have walked by this little house for 40 years, and even had been inside the house when it was a shop. We were thrilled to see that the house was available as a VRBO! What a privilege to stay in this beautiful and historic home. The house was immaculately clean and comfortable. The antique furnishings and decor added to the ambiance. Lynn was a wonderful hostess. She greeted us and showed us the historic details of the home. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and will definitely be back. Thank you, Lynn!
My husband and I came for a quick anniversary trip. The place is just adorable. Right on main street which makes access to shopping and dining so convenient. We loved that we didn't have to get into our vehicle at all. Bed was comfy and Lynn was so accommodating! We hope to be back next year!