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The Original Custom House!

Experience life on historic Main Street where you can dine, shop or relax in your own space.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
The current price is AU$564
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

About this property

Entire place

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

The Original Custom House!

Come stay in what was St. Charles original Customs House built in 1801, but fully stocked with modern amenities and comforts. Walk downstairs and be in the heart of the Main Street St. Charles filled with history, dining, and shopping. You can sleep six adults comfortably in this two bedroom apartment, with two king beds and a queen bed in a separate bedroom. Enjoy the updated kitchen and wine bar. This historic home has everything you need for the perfect getaway!

Although we do not like fees in order to maintain our units we must make you aware of the following:
We are ONLY dog friendly. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests a non-refundable fee of $100 per reservation will be charged to cover additional cleaning costs. Pet fees are NOT included in the original reservation price or room rate provided. Any applicable pet fees will be added to your reservation MANUALLY and charged AFTER booking.
If you do not honor our pet policy (dog only disclosure) you will be fined $200.
Strict NO SMOKING policy. If you smoke inside you will be fined $250.
We are not responsible for items left behind by guests. If you leave an item behind and you want it to be sent back to you. We charge $25 for that item to be shipped plus the shipping costs.
Any stay greater than 21 days will require an additional long term cleaning fee of $50 that will be MANUALLY charged after reservation confirmation.
An unapproved late check-out fine is $50.

Property manager

Jeffrey Lage

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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, a first aid kit 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

Property is also known as

607370

About the area

Map
Saint Charles, MO

What's nearby

  • Historic Main Street - 1 min walk
  • Ameristar Casino St. Charles - 15 min walk
  • Lindenwood University - 3 min drive
  • St Charles Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Hollywood Casino - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 24 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Big A's On the Riverfront - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Llywelyn's Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tony's On Main Street - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Original Custom House! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Original Custom House!?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Original Custom House! on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$563.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Original Custom House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Original Custom House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Original Custom House! located?

Located in St. Charles Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Historic Main Street and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center and First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

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The Original Custom House! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Wonderful Stay
We loved this place, it conveniently located, very clean, well stocked and the host was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Great location
Awesome little spot right in the heart of historic Saint Charles. Our family really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Cozy apartment
Great location! Perfect for wanting to get to Main Street easily. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susie m.

Very nice property
Eveything was in great condition..very nice kitchen and the beds were very comfortable. we would definitely stay at this property again.The location was great...an easy walk to the brewery and bella vino and the many shops on Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Shania Twain concert
We enjoyed our stay and will be booking in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

Perfect
This condo is in the heart of St. Charles old town. I stayed here for 8 days and could not have been happier. Excellent response by host. The walking access to breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurants , bars and speciality shops is amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A.

Clean home on Main Street
Updated historic home on Main Street. So convenient to restaurants, shops, and all of historic St Charles.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

Total surprise
This booking was great. We had one issue with the washing machine but communication was good and the problem was resolved. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Unique!
What a cute historic place to stay. The beds were very comfortable. Good location. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

Location!
The place was in an excellent location. Morning jog/walks along the Katy Trail, coffee stop at the Bike Cafe basically out the front door! Only thing to note is the only bathroom is off the living room, so maybe something for the modest but for our group it was a source of comedy. Beds were comfy, and place was clean. Would stay again! Host was super helpful as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

loved this spot
we have been coming to St. Charles since we dated and love this spot. Our last visit, a few months ago, was at the spot above the eye doctor on main street. Both are fabulous. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly E.

Friend weekend
The home was lovely. The neighbors in the unit next door with the dog they left all day for 2 days, not so great. Thank you for responding quickly to texts and providing us a great place and location to stay. We still have a great time despite the dog issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney F.

Nice stay, great location
Overall property location was great. A few items need to be addressed to improve overall experience. 1. Washing machine is leaking 2. Overall fixtures are loose and towel racks need to be tightened ( we had to carefully hang towels) . 3. The top step into property is dangerous due to lack of support/ wood rot and several times our children almost fell due to instability of step. 4. Ground floor bedroom sheets were dirty and stained upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jen Y.

Cute lil place
my family stayed the weekend of halloween for a soccer tournament. The apt itself was adorable and great for our family. However there had been a lack of deep cleaning, fair amt of dust on blinds, bathroom fan, etc. food and beer left in fridge from previous stay. Not moped in a while I would say. linens and towels were clean. Loved the plants and all the white. I did notify the owner and he offered the cleaning service to come back, but since we we there and didn't want to have to work around that especially with our pup along we declined. It's on beautiful historic mainstreet, a very charming and sweet place. noisier at night than I would like, but I didn't think about it being halloween when I booked either. There is an excellent restaurant just a few mins walk away, Salt and Smoke was amazing! We enjoyed walking mainstreet at night and checking out the stores. Many do close at 5pm though FYI. We would look at staying here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Great stay!
Perfect little property to stay and visit Main Street!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Great getaway for the family!
We recently stayed here for a 3 night getaway & everyone in the family loved it. Check in was very simple & the property managers were fast to respond to any questions we asked. The beds were comfy & the kitchen was perfect for our time there. The location could not be beat. We walked to bakeries in the mornings & dinners at night, not to mention the proximity to all the shops! Would definitely stay here & recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

Main Street
This property has a great location. Right on Main Street. It had everything we needed and was clean and very nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie H.

Nice place, great location
Place was really nice. Jeffrey gave very clear check in instructions. The only concern I had was with the living room furniture. It was very uncomfortable. I spent the evenings in the bedroom bc it was more comfortable. When friends were over we sat in the living room but everyone commented about the lack of comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Wonderful memories!
Wonderful memories. Quaint and cozy place. Location was perfect. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Smack Dab in the Middle of it All
A fabulous location within feet of all the shops and restaurants that make this town so much fun to visit. The property itself was oozing with old world charm. Plenty of modern amenities and a funky floor plan. The property owner responded in literal seconds when we had a minor issue with the door lock upon our arrival. He was never intrusive but available to help if we needed anything. Great spot. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect location
This rental is the most conveniently located property you can find on main street for a full Downtown St. Charles experience. I would love to come back in the spring/summer/fall and rent a bike (located directly across the street) and hit the Katy Trail. This spot allowed you to check back in throughout the day if you needed a break from holiday shopping and it was quiet at night. The nightlife in downtown St. Charles is pretty early, however, there are some nice locations a few blocks down that looked like it would be fun to visit (if I didn't have my kiddos with me) for some adult wind down time! But what was nice, it was down a few blocks--perfectly easy walking distance, but super quiet for those of us back and "in for the night." The beds were very comfortable. Everything was clean and as pictured. Just a cozy, clean, convenient spot to enjoy your time in St. Charles! I have to mention that everyone was SUPER friendly. Every store and place to eat we visited (pretty much all of them) had the nicest and most helpful people working! I can't say enough how polite and kind everyone was the entire day! I hope to come back and explore more parts of St. Charles that I didn't have time to get to and I would book this location again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

Perfect Location
Exceptionally clean, excellent communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sallie D.

Great location
This is a wonderful property-great location, clean, plenty of room and communication couldn’t have been better! Would stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Great!
Location was perfect for biking the Katy Trail, restaurants and shopping. Nice to have a designated parking spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

St Charles perfection
Perfect location! Adorable apartment! Across the street from the park, which was great for our dog! We would definitely stay there again! Perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022