The Wilminette offers spotless accommodations for the budget-minded in St. Louis' finest neighborhood. The Wilminette features an excellent Queen-sized bed. A galley kitchen includes all the basics for meal prep. Soak in the Wilminette's original clawfoot bathtub (if you prefer a shower, that's fine, too). Yes, the Wilminette has an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, all linens, and much more. Before your arrival, the Wilminette will be stocked with welcome teas and treats, freshly roasted coffee, and light breakfast foods to start your stay. You'll also find a range of cleaning supplies that you're welcome to use and complimentary toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, Q-Tips, etc.). To keep our rates low, we don't replenish these items during your stay. The apartment has a Smart TV with an antenna for local stations. Log into any streaming services to which you subscribe. The Wilminette is located on the first floor, accessible by climbing half a flight of stairs. There's a laundromat available in the building's upper lobby. Smoking is prohibited. Dynamic pricing ensures competitive rates. State lodging taxes apply to stays of less than 30 nights and City lodging taxes also apply to stays of less than 32 nights. Weekly and monthly discounts are applied at the time of booking. Contact us if you are a long-term guest who would like your reservation divided into monthly payments. We accept same-day reservations, if you contact us by 2 PM Central Time USA. Sorry, while we all love them, we do not allow pets at the Wilminette. Upon making a reservation, you will be notified of SF Shannon's House Rules. Creation of a reservation indicates acceptance of SF Shannon's policies. Parking is free and on-street on the block in front of the Wilminette, but please note: The Central West End is home to a number of bars and restaurants. While these establishments make the neighborhood great, they also attract many visitors. This can make parking a challenge, especially in the evenings and on weekends. Most of our guests don’t report too much trouble getting a spot. You don't need a car while in residence! The Wilminette is on McPherson at Euclid, footsteps from delightful shopping and many fine restaurants. Public transit is easily accessible. The Wilminette is within walking distance of Forest Park, home to the St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Art Museum. Washington University Medical Center & Barnes Hospital are within walking distance, as are several supermarkets, pharmacies and movie theaters. Metrolink, the city's regional rail system, is within walking distance. All of SF Shannon’s vacation rental apartments are in the historic core of St. Louis, so we occasionally receive the question: “Is it safe?” This question is impossible to answer, because we know nothing about the person asking it. The co-owners live within walking distance of each SF Shannon vacation rental. Rachel, Karen and their spouses have raised their families in their respective neighborhoods, and have always felt perfectly safe. If you're traveling with an infant, we have a pack-and-play available for a $10 one-time charge. If you'd like to use it, please let us know. Why that name? In the 1950s, a woman named Wilminette was given the building as a gift. Yes, that's her real name! It's not just a cool name; it's the perfect name for this charming apartment, which features one of only six original fireplaces in the building. The apartment is all yours! There is a shared laundry room in the upper lobby and shared hallways with other guests and residents. If you need us, we're available. All of our phone numbers are on a laminated sheet in the apartment. Central West End Public transit is easy from here. Find real-time info is on Maps or Transit App. The Wilminette has window-unit air conditioning. We pull the air conditioner out of the window by the middle of November to clean it and store it for the winter. We reinstall the air conditioner in April. If you feel like you need an air conditioner outside of this schedule, please discuss with us. We will do our best to accommodate. In the winter months, heat is controlled by a central boiler that runs steam through the radiators. The boiler is scheduled to run 3 to 6 times a day, depending on the weather forecast.