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Cottage of Castlewood

Ballwin vacation home with kitchen

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A two-story house with a front porch, a balcony on the upper floor, and a driveway leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a gray sofa, two glass coffee tables, a fireplace, a staircase, and a painting of trees.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a small table, and large windows with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a stainless steel range hood.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ballwin, MO
  • Place, Castlewood State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags St. Louis
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Louis Union Station
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Ballwin

On river.Stay at this Ballwin vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Castlewood State Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Meramec River. Flight Range and Bowlero Lakeside are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Castlewood State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Six Flags St. Louis - 23 min drive - 34.0 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 31 min drive - 41.1 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 34 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Dome at America’s Center - 35 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 19 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meramec Bluffs: Lutheran Senior Services - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Warren's Watering Hole - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage of Castlewood

Beautiful custom built 3 story home nestled next to Castlewood State Park. Great for families that love the private outdoor park setting. This home has three large family areas, WiFi, TVs in gathering areas, a game room with a pool table and rooftop deck to enjoy the serene view of the park. Direct access to Castlewood State Park for hiking, mountain biking and outdoor adventures. Conveniently located near restaurants and shops.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check Out - Pick up and empty trash. Run Dishwasher. Strip Bedding. Do not remove any items from the house.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: We love pets, no pets on furniture

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Any event must be pre-approved

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Any event must be pre-approved
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Any event must be pre-approved For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cottage of Castlewood Ballwin
Cottage of Castlewood Private vacation home
Cottage of Castlewood Private vacation home Ballwin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage of Castlewood to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage of Castlewood have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Cottage of Castlewood offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage of Castlewood?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cottage of Castlewood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage of Castlewood?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cottage of Castlewood have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cottage of Castlewood have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cottage of Castlewood to downtown Ballwin?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from Ballwin.

Cottage of Castlewood Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a very pleasant place to stay. It's great for large groups!

We really enjoyed our visit here! We would totally stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, lots of space and it has been very well taken care of. Definitely staying there again!!Owner was easy to deal with and quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maggie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the spacious space. Loved that it was close to tourist amenities. We also loved the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Cottage of Castlewood was wonderful! The home is maintained and filled with conveniences that made us feel at home. The quiet wooded setting was conveniently located to the Castlewood State Park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, great for large groups. Video console and ping pong are fun, good rooftop for viewing stars and creek runs right by. Only negative was lack of coffee (I’ve usually gotten a coffee starter pack for most rentals of this price range) and lack of soap and shampoo, which was quickly remedied by host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage of Castlewood

Beautiful and roomy with lots of amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for families

Large house in lovely setting, ideal for our family of grandparents, parents and 4 year olds. The setting is wonderful and very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls’ weekend.

This is a great house for groups. The hiking trails are a huge added benefit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The place is huge, family of five and everyone had there own room.

Over good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work meeting

Perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wildlife

Great place. Wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kurt d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Weekend

Gathered with family to celebrate graduation… great home for such a gathering. Beautiful wooded setting near a stream… very spacious home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

The home is both gorgeous and spacious, and the kids absolutely loved the game room. We also couldn't have asked for a better location. It feels secluded and surrounded by nature, but it was only a short drive to everywhere we needed to go, including some great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelli H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with lots of space

Lovely home right next to Castlewood State Park with plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing. Gameroom on third floor is super fun. We’ve stayed here before and although we enjoyed our stay again this time, the place could use a good deep clean - baseboards, windows, porches, garage - and some insect control indoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Greg B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a big house.. very cold out side. Heat couldn't keep up with the temps. Other than that , it was all good !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in lovely location

Large, beautiful home with immediate access to hiking trails at Castlewood park. The owner was very kind and responsive. Comfortable beds and nice towels. The third floor gameroom was fantastic. The floors were fairly creaky but no significant noise burden. We enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mother - daughter weekend

Great location with foliage and hiking trails. Plenty of fridge space and kitchen supplies. Some recommendations for improvement: Blow dyers would be a nice just like any hotel and also an upgrade of shampoo and quantity of them. it could use some cozy interior decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Space

Our family of five, including three teenagers, stayed at this home while visiting family in St. Louis. This is a great property for teens; the game room offers a lot of fun options. It is also a great property for families, there are plenty of bathrooms and beds as well as room to dine together. The outside space is wonderful! The location is a bit of the drive to St. Louis but that also provides a quieter, peaceful environment to relax in after going downtown for all St. Louis has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The house was nice and spacious. The couch wasn't the most comfortable and no way to put our feet up after a day of exploring. The recliners are old and don't function (can't put the footrest up) which was disappointing. We loved the location being near enough to the typical tourist spots but far enough from the hustle and bustle. Loved listening to the water sounds of the creek. It would have been nice to have a bigger garbage can in the master's bedroom or additional garbage bags. All in all, it was a great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meeting friends in Saint Louis

Great location for friends to get together. Hiking trails just outside your door. Good restaurants within a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Retreat

Our family celebrated Thanksgiving in this house. There was plenty of space and plenty of things to do between the games at the house and trails just outside the front door. The kitchen could have been better equipped for the size of the house but we made due with what we had. I agree with other posts about the height of some of the beds, be prepared to climb up! Night lights in the hallway would have been nice as well. It is really dark to find a bathroom in the middle of the night. We enjoyed our stay for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for our family

We loved staying at this house while we explored St. Louis. Plenty of space for our family to spread out. The check out time is earlier than we would prefer, but other than that, we loved everything. Jim was very responsive when we needed help resetting the internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house in great location

Large house with plenty of room for my family and parents-in-law. Excellent kitchen and appliances, great dining room for family dinners. The kids enjoyed the game room upstairs. We enjoyed the location close to the park for hiking and easy drive to St. Louis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Great house for more than one family to stay at. We had two families which included a total of 4 kids. Other reviews mentioned the tall beds. I underestimated how tall two of those beds were! They were almost as tall as my 6 year old! My kids thought it was fun how tall they were and steps were provided. I loved how dark the rooms were at night without all the street lights and surrounding houses to brighten it up. There was one night light available in the room with twin beds, but if your kids are afraid of the dark you may want to pack another night light for other rooms. The house was very clean except for the floors. They weren’t visibly dirty nor did they feel bad. However, even with giving my kids baths in the evening, I had to rinse off their black feet after running around inside for another couple hours before bed. The owners had plenty of entertainment options available. These included a pool table, arcade games, fuse ball table, and an assortment of board games. My kids also loved the creek in the backyard. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. It was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022