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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

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St. Louis, MO
  • Forest Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St. Louis Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Louis

Dogtown stay.Your stay at this Dogtown vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Louis Zoo and Washington University in St. Louis. Forest Park and Jewel Box are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Forest Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Louis Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St. Louis Science Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Washington University in St. Louis - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Brentwood Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 11 min drive
  • St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Kudu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops

Welcome to Maravilla House in the Dogtown Neighborhood of St. Louis!
• Beds: 2 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twin
• Fenced yard with gate
• High speed WiFi
• Off Street Parking for 2-3 vehicles
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• Coffeemakers: Nespresso and drip
• 1 mile from Forest Park which features the Zoo, Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, Science Center, Jewel Box, fitness trails, and more.

Close to Washington Univ, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis Univ.

This home is a perfect fit for families coming to visit their Wash U/SLU students, or relatives in Dogtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Also great for friends coming in town for a Cardinals/Blues/STL City SC game, concert, or friends weekend! Weekend getaway with the kids to visit Forest Park and more!

KITCHEN
- Pots and pans, baking dishes
- Drinking glasses, plates, bowls, coffee mugs, mixing bowls, cutting boards, knives, and dish towels
- The kitchen has a dishwasher, gas oven/stove, microwave, standard refrigerator and freezer with ice maker, toaster, blender

LIVING ROOM AND DINING
- Large sofa & coffee table
- Dining table with room for 8

COFFEE BAR
- Nespresso brand espresso maker and drip coffee machine
- We provide a couple of sweetener options
- For those not wanting to make it yourself, walk down the street to Sweet Em's - they have coffee, ice cream and other tasty treats too!

PRIMARY BEDROOM
- King size memory foam bed
- Located on the main level of the house
- Wall mounted Roku TV
- Room darkening curtains

2nd BEDROOM
- Queen size memory foam bed
- Located on the main level of the house
- Wall mounted Roku TV
- Room darkening curtains

3rd BEDROOM
- Twin size memory foam bed
- Located on the main level of the house
- Room darkening curtains

MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Hair dryer and fluffy towels provided
- Shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided

Downstairs level BEDROOM
- King size memory foam bed
- En suite bathroom
- Large work desk with office chair
- Reading corner
- Large closet

Downstairs level BATHROOM
- Stand-up shower
- Towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided

ENTERTAINMENT
- Main level living room has Roku TV
- Use your own login to access a variety of streaming apps, some live TV available via Roku apps
- Games are housed near the downstairs TV
- Books for perusing
- High speed//fiber internet - WiFi speeds up to 500 Mbps
- Work spaces include desks in the basement bedroom and the twin bedroom, as well as the large dining room table.

OUTDOORS
- Front porch is great for check in when it's rainy or snowy
- Covered carport with outdoor table and seating for 6

LAUNDRY + CLEANING
- Washer and dryer in home
- Laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided
- Cleaning supplies, dishwasher pods, vacuum, and broom
- We provide a starter pack of paper towels, garbage bags and toilet paper (which typically is plenty for a 3 day stay!)

We have put a lot of thought and detail into this home, and we are sure you will love it during your stay here in St. Louis. If we missed anything or you have any questions, just shoot us a message! We typically respond in 1-2 hours (usually sooner, but just in case we are in a movie theatre)

Driving Distances:
1.2 mi/6 min - Zoo in Forest Park
1.9 mi/7 min - Washington University
2.2 mi/6 min - St. Louis Science Center
2.6 mi/9 min - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
4.2 mi/10 min - St. Louis University
4.6 mi/12 min - Fox Theatre
5.4 mi/11 min - St. Louis City Soccer Club CITYPARK
5.5 mi/12 min - Aquarium at Union Station
5.9 mi/12 min - St. Louis Blues Enterprise Center
6.7 mi/10 min - St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium
6.9 mi/14 min - Downtown Convention Center
8.0 mi/15 min - The Gateway Arch
12.0 mi/16 min - Lambert St. Louis International Airport

You will have full access to this home and we will provide contact-free check-in information after booking. Parking under the carport for 1 vehicle and room for 1-2 additional cars on the long-ish driveway.

Pets are allowed with prior approval and deposit. Dog kennel available on request. Our insurance policy prohibits certain breeds so disclosure of your pet's size and breed is required.

There is a multidirectional camera on the exterior of the property with views of the front and side doors for the safety of our guests & property. There are no cameras facing the interior of the property.

FAQ's

Early check-in?
- We cannot guarantee an early check-in. We use the precious little time we have to prepare the home for you! Assume check-in will be at 3pm but you can reach out the day of check-in and we might be able to accommodate. If you NEED an early check in, consider booking the night before so you can check-in upon arrival.

Late Check-out?
- Maybe. It depends on our next guests. We will not guarantee a late check out until the day before checkout. Reach out and we will see if we can accommodate! If you need extra time, consider booking an additional night so you can leave at your leisure.

Luggage Drop Off?
- Sometimes. Let us know what you need and how much stuff and we will try to accommodate.

Can I book on behalf of a friend, family member, or co-worker?
- No. Third party bookings are prohibited. Please have the person who is staying book themselves.

Is the home suitable for children?
- Sure is! We have a couple items that will help out. Pack n Play (upon request), toddler mattress, door at the top of the stairs, high chair, kid dinnerware & utensils.

Can we bring pets?
- Mostly yes! Pets are allowed with prior approval and deposit. Dog kennel available on request. Our insurance policy prohibits certain breeds so disclosure of your pet's size and breed is required.

Can we have people over?
- Yes, kind of. We expect all guests to be listed on the reservation. If you are having people pop in, give us a heads up. We will not allow open invite parties or a number of people over what our city occupancy limit allows!

Property manager

Liz

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets are allowed with prior approval and deposit.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops to the airport?

This vacation home is 13 mi (17-min drive) away from the St. Louis Lambert Intl. Airport (STL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Horseshoe St. Louis Casino (10-min drive) and Casino Queen (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops to downtown St. Louis?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi away from St. Louis.

Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott K., Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liz is a wonderful host. She communicated everything in a very timely manner. The house was as pictured and very clean. The beds were comfortable and TVs were great. Appliances were very clean. It was hot when we arrived so very much appreciated the AC being on, which worked great the whole trip. The house is on a quiet street and neighbors were quiet. I walked my dog several times a day thru the neighborhood and it was quiet and safe. We ate at Felix Pizza and Seamus McDaniels and both were good. The only minor thing about the area is that they are still cleaning up from the tornado in May so lots of tree limbs around. My recommendation for the house would be landscaping, although the house is on par with many in the area in that regard. The yard is small and functional for the dog, but not much else. Also, there is no access from the house to the yard directly, so you have to go outside and open the yard gate to let the dog in and out. Overall, a very nice experience and a very nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, quiet stay.

The house was in a very quiet neighborhood and was mostly clean. The basement bedroom had some spiderwebs around the windows that the cleaning crew missed, but we used the provided vacuum to take care of that. The tub and shower were both fairly slick and there are no grab bars. We had handicapped people with us, so that was difficult. The toiletries provided in the bathrooms were great. Overall, the house met our needs and was as advertised. The beds were reasonably comfortable, and the kitchen was great. I would definitely stay there again when in town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter weekend

House was perfect for my family and was great to be able to bring dogs . We were able to walk to eat out and see things!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gage S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

This as a nice place in a great area for what our group wanted to go do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eaton F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend in STL!

Within walking distance to coffee, restaurants and brewery . Quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

We were in town for a family reunion.The house was perfect for us. The high chair and pack and play were very nice to have.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little family spot

This was a great place for our little family getaway. we came to visit some friends and check out the zoo and museums and this place was in a prime location. the neighborhood was nice and easy to navigate. The home itself was just like the pictures and clean. When i booked i didn't request any baby amenities but they were already there so that was a nice plus. One note is that we came on a week that the temperature changed pretty dramatically and while the heat worked very well it would have been nice if there were extra blankets or even throw blankets for lounging. we also never did find an oven mitt. these are things that weren't a huge deal but
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maravilla

Nice place on a nice quiet street. Close to everything in STL. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

No hassles, no issues and a great place to stay.

This property came as advertised. I was not let down in any way. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood, it was clean, and the communication with the owner was outstanding. My dog was allowed to stay in the home. There is a very small fenced in back yard which was nice. All in all I would recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient, clean and comfortable

Our intergenerational group very much enjoyed this home. The two sets adult enjoyed the respective space of the first floor master and basement suite. We used the game console, enjoyed meals and card games at the dining table and slept comfortably in the memory foam mattresses. It seemed all as if all of our destinations were no more than 15-20 minutes away, so the destination couldnt be more convenient and the neighborhood quiet. We were glad to have brought sound machines to muffle some of the noise between the three first floor bedrooms being close to one another and the hardwood floor being a little bit squeaky. The kitchen supplies sufficed but we also werent doing major meal preparation either. Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Everything was exactly as described. The location was great. The house was very spacious and had plenty of toiletries and other essentials. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was great.

Very clean. Very comfortable. Convenient, safe, quiet location. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Everything about the home was as described in the listing- modest clean home. having two different living areas and large dining table as well as a table & chairs outside made for comfortable downtime when we were there. Enjoyed walking around the Dogtown neighborhood which was new to us. The real star is the easy access to zoo, Forest Park, Botanical Gardens and downtown attractions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway for the boys to Side Project Brewing 10 year anniversary

We had a great stay at Maravilla 1. Liz was very helpful before we arrived as we were planning our trip. The communication between us was better than any VRBO rental that I have stayed at for our trip. Liz was very quick to assist in the one problem we had while there. Our coffeemaker would not work. Liz responded to my emails quickly and was able to replace it with a brand new one before noon that day! The unit was very comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. It was very convenient for the places we were planning our activities for our trip. The welcome packet was very well prepared and included a LOT of info for St Louis and the surrounding areas for food and entertainment. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and great location

We stayed a long weekend for a family wedding, the location was central and east access to all areas of the city and county. The house was nicely furnished and equipped - we used the iron!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cate G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

Great stay! Toddler friendly, and the downstairs suite is well insulated for sound (so no one else was up with the newborn)! Responsive and accessible hosts. Walkable neighborhood with a great coffee shop— Sweet Em’s. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, cozy feeling property.

Lovely, cozy feeling property in a pretty, leafy neighborhood. Nice spacious, layout feels like home. The king sized bed was like sleeping on a cloud. So comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Our family of 6 (including in-laws) decided to take a mini getaway. We decided to go to St.Louis to see our beloved Cubs play. The house was clean and accessible to everything we did. The zoo was a 5min drive. The other places like Busch stadium, Aquarium at Union Station, the City Museum, Galleria mall, and restaurants were no more than 15min away. The house is located in an area called Dogtown which was very quiet and family friendly. Great place to stay at!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristen k., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, nice house set up and responsive host

Stayed here for a family reunion. Property is clean and nicely appointed. The host was responsive to any issues. The basement bedroom and bathroom is nice for privacy. The location has good restaurants and bars within walking distance. Could also walk in forest park easily Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

This location was great for everything we had planned, and there are great casual eating places a short walk from the house. House was clean and set up well for a fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michele S., Where do you live? USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Everything was fine. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and perfect size

Comfortable seating, plenty of parking, nice kitchen, easy access to St. Louis highways. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet/convenient location

Big house, we’ll-cleaned, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space!

The basement t room was great to have as a semi separate area.We found everything to be as described on the website.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023