Nested in private cul de sac, your immaculately spotless, spacious, bright, Central St Louis nook will pamper you with fresh, clean, comfy bedding, a recliner, a reclining sofa, a washer/dryer/iron, and a cozy kitchenette. We are just 8 min from the airport, and close to a local playground, tennis, golf, ice skating, Clayton, Wash U, Barnes/Children's Hospital This well-designed, modern but homey suite is nestled in a peaceful, tucked-away neighborhood nook, impeccably cleaned and cared for by a dedicated, loving, and highly detail-oriented team. Relax in the bright and airy living room, with its gas fireplace and three large overhead skylights, gazing at the serene residential cul-de-sac, through a large, static picture window, flanked on each side by side windows that can be opened or shut. Stretch out on your reclining sectional couch and recliner chair around the coffee table and Smart TV, which supplies a long HDMI cable for your gaming station. Please note: The TV is a smart TV for streaming and gaming, and it connects to external devices, if desired. It is not connected to cable TV stations. You will need to log into your streaming stations to watch them. Fully-equipped, compact kitchenette is stocked with dishes, silverware, glassware, stemware, and pots and pans, alongside a gas stovetop, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee center, electric kettle, tiny counter and full-size fridge, next to a small, vertically-stacked washer/dryer, ironing board and iron. Cheerful Master Bedroom is furnished to enhance your travel needs with a luggage stand, clothing steamer, hanging closet, dresser, chest of drawers, nightstand, lamp and charging ports, plenty of mirrors, and lots of windows that face both the front as well as the side of the house. The second bedroom has a window facing the side of the house. It includes one queen and one twin-size bed, a nightstand, lamp and charging ports, hanging closet, chest of drawers, mini crib and changing table with drawers. Please NOTE: The crib featured in the bedroom #2 is a Pack n' Play, NOT a full size crib. Pack n' Play sheets are provided. Parking is required to be perpendicular to the curb, not parallel; space is provided for ONE car ONLY. Additional vehicle can be parked on adjacent street. This home contains three completely separated units, each with its own individual access from outside, which are not 100% soundproof. While yelling or very loud noises can be heard, room-volume conversations are usually not disruptive. On occasion, you may need to provide access to service, repairs and maintenance people, as well as for property inspection, if required. Contact info is provided in your guest messaging, along with a phone number to get assistance when I'm unavailable. No smoking, pets or parties are permitted. You will access the unit through the front door using a code provided to you for its smart lock. Parking is available for ONE car ONLY, which is required to be parked perpendicular to the curb, not parallel. An additional car can be parked on adjacent street. Contact info is provided in your guest messaging with phone number to get assistance when I'm unavailable. Only guests specified in the reservation may enter the unit, and I sincerely regret that your adorable pets are not permitted inside the premises. Contact with host is as little or as much as is your preference and/or needs. All communication must be through the AirBnb app, to which you must possess direct access, for both interactions as well as instructional messaging. Contact info is also provided in your guest messaging with a number to reach for assistance when I'm not available. Your comfortable home away from home is tucked away in a private cul-de-sac, just 11 min from the airport. No major streets go through the area to the house, so there is no pass-through traffic; cars must exit this tucked-away enclave to reach the major thoroughfares. Great attractions! There's a very nice playground and tennis courts a walkable 2 tenths of a mile from the home. A public golf course is 3 minutes away. 10 minutes away is the trendy, eclectic University City loop, featuring dining, shopping, music, pubs. Some Loop attractions: The Moonrise Hotel & the Eclipse Rooftop bar The Eclipse is a delightful rooftop terrace bar and restaurant at the top of the Moonrise Hotel in the University City Loop with a great view of the city. Blueberry Hill The widely renowned Blueberry Hill family restaurant and bar is historically themed St Louis landmark with a unique atmosphere, featuring a trip down nostalgia lane, replete with pop-culture and music memorabilia collections, such as comic books, records, baseball cards, and photos of cultural icons. Aside from being plastered with memorabilia, it boasts a fine large dart-room and The Duck Room, a separate music venue downstairs, inaugurated by Chuck Berry himself, and frequently booked with live band gigs. Outside the iconic venue is the St. Louis Walk of Fame, featuring more than 140 brass stars and biographical plaques lining the sidewalks of The Loop. The Pin-Up Bowl The Pin-Up Bowl is a small bowling alley bar with 8 lanes and a retro-style lounge with a full bar, snacks & sandwiches. Other local attractions: Olivette Lanes [9 Min] Down-to-earth bowling alley with bumper lanes, night bowling & a full bar & grill. Forest Park [14 Min] A 1,371 acre park that includes: 4 museums Athletic fields Racquetball courts Turtle Sculpture Park Saint Louis Art Museum Missouri History Museum Steinberg Ice Skating Rink The Forest Park Golf Course The Saint Louis Science Center Highlands Golf and Tennis Center The Jewel Box - an art-deco greenhouse The Muny - featuring live drama productions The Saint Louis Zoo - which is FREE! You heard that right. Dwight Davis Tennis Center - with 19 lighted tennis courts CityGarden Sculpture Park [18 Min] Park dotted by lawns, pathways, sculptures & seating, & notable for its lighted water features, sculptures & video wall. City Museum [19 Min] An all-ages creative indoor playground with constantly evolving attractions of playgrounds, caves, slides, art installation, discovery center and climbing apparatus made from recycled and found objects. The St Louis Gateway Arch [20 Min] Ride the tram to discover amazing views from atop the iconic 630 ft Arch, tallest man-made monument in the US. Visit the Arch museum, casinos, riverboat cruises & paddle-boat tours. The Museum at the Gateway Arch [20 Min] Trace the story of the Native Americans, explorers, pioneers, and rebels who made America possible. Featuring six themed exhibit areas, this innovative and interactive museum celebrates America’s pioneering spirit. Tower Grove Park [20 Min] Features carriage rides, grass tennis courts, a wading pool & a gazebo. Busch Stadium & Ballpark Village [21 Min] Busch Stadium is home of the St Louis Cardinals. Ballpark Village is a fun, happening sports-themed district by Busch Stadium with restaurants, bars & nightlife venues. Laumeier Sculpture Park [21 Min] A 105-acre park housing an outdoor collection with permanent and temporary displays of over 60 outdoor sculptures designed to showcase contemporary art in a natural environment. Trees and natural woodland with hiking trails surround the sculptures, and and an indoor gallery boasts changing exhibits and educational programs. Soulard [21 Min] The historic Soulard district boasts finest St Louis's finest Blues clubs. Laclede’s Landing [22 Min] Downtown St. Louis’ oldest district and ONLY riverfront entertainment and dining destination, home to over twenty great restaurants, clubs, shops and attractions. The World Aquarium [22 Min] An interactive child-centered animal exhibition, conservation research center and animal sanctuary. Highlights include being able to feed and touch many animals. St Louis Magic House [23 Min] The renowned and privately owned St Louis Magic House has earned acclaim as the best attraction for children in the country, offering children beauty, wonder, joy and magic. It features hundreds of interactive exhibits designed to pique curiosity, spark imagination and foster a lifelong love of learning. Exhibits engage children in many hands-on educational experiences, promoting creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Faust park Village Butterfly House & Carousel [23 Min] Ride an antique Carousel, visit the Butterfly House and lovely grounds featuring a fabulous play area, with Selfie Scavenger Hunts between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Spanning a period from 1840 to 1910, the historic Village provides context for the lifestyles of St. Louis County settlers and illustrates the skills they used to survive. Also includes four homes and 14 additional structures representing a variety of building and architectural styles, from log to brick. Anheuser Busch World Headquarters [23 Min] Historic brewery offers various tours, a beer museum, a biergarten, a gift shop & classes. Grant's Farm [27 Min] Feed and interact with farm animals at Grant's Farm, the 281-acre ancestral home of the Busch family, is a family-fun refuge for more than 900 animals and one-hour Busch Family Estate tours. Six Flags St Louis [37 Min] Awesome themed amusement park with great rides & roller coasters. Wabash, Frisco and Pacific Railroad [38 Min] Actual Steam Rail open Railroad Train Ride for train buffs & visitors alike is a great place to visit on a Sunday afternoon for a 30 min, 2-mile ride on a steam rail along the Meramec River. Rides are typically offered every Sunday from May to October, 11 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Adventure Valley Zipline & Paintball [39 Min] Ten-zipline canopy tour and paintball park. More than 1.5 miles of ziplines, an 1,100 ft. long 50 mph "super-zip" and a ride in a six-seater dune buggies. Purina Farms [43 Min] Where pet lovers go to play, learn and compete. Purina Farms is a pet-centric attraction for all ages featuring dog shows, competitions, exhibits, wagon rides, farm animals and a hayloft play area. Missouri Wine Country [64 Min] Meramec Caverns [67 Min] Take a cave tour through spectacular a 4.6-mile cavern system formed from the erosion of large limestone deposits [1 h 9 min away]. Onondaga Cave State Park [84 Min] Two easy hikes, plus guided tours of the underground wonderlands of Onondaga and Cathedral caves. Parking on the street must be perpendicular, not parallel. The St Louis Metrolink is less than ten minutes away, and is an easy and rapid means to get to the downtown area, including Busch Stadium We are near: • Tennis courts • Golf • The Gateway Arch • Busch Stadium • Ballpark Village • Anheuser Busch World Headquarters (tours daily) • Six Flags • America's Center • Enterprise Center • U City Loop • Verizon Amphitheatre • Laclede's Landing • Laumeir Sculpture Park • Barnes/Children's Hospital • Barnes West • St Louis University • Washington University • Chaifetz Arena • Forest Park: Walking trails, zoo, boat & bike rentals, racquetball courts, and ice skating • Downtown riverfront casinos Stroll eclectic Delmar Loop: dining, shopping, nostalgic pub, rooftop terrace bar, Pageant & Delmar Hall live bands, Blues Walk of Fame Forest Park: free zoo, racquetball, trails, bike/boat rental, art museum, live productions @ The Muny Theater Your A) SECURITY, B) SAFETY and C) PRIVACY are of paramount priority to me. A. SECURITY Please note that prior to making a reservation, guests are asked a few brief questions; I appreciate you replying with your responses, which must be received before your booking is officially accepted. You also may be required to submit a copy of your ID prior to booking. B. SAFETY The driveway and entrance to the unit automatically light up when it gets dark outside, and are additionally protected 24/7 by Outdoor Security Cameras. [Tampering with or disabling the cameras are prohibited, and constitute grounds for immediate, non-refundable termination of your reservation. But I KNOW you'd NEVER do this! 😊] PRIVACY: Similarly, I would NEVER intrude on your PRIVACY. So please rest assured that there are NO indoor cameras whatsoever. The absence of such devices in the home is a reflection of MY trust in YOU, and in YOUR respect and care of MY home, the comfort of which I'm nothing short of delighted for the opportunity to share with you as you travel. 😊