Family Fun in Lafayette Square / ABODEbucks

Summary:
Make yourself at home in this renovated historic charmer located in Lafayette Square neighborhood in a quiet cul de sac, this gorgeous family home has been renovated into a beautiful modern space that meet’s today standards. You'll love this spacious and bright living space, perfect for family vacations and business travelers, book your stay at this 3BR/1.5BA home today!

The Space:
Featured amenities:

✔ 3 Spacious BR (1 King, 1 Queen, Twin daybed)
✔ Backyard
✔ Kids Room
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Free Parking

Make your way up the charming front steps and into the historic home via the smart keyless lock where you are greeted with bright, sun-filled rooms, soft comfortable furnishings and space for the whole family to spread out and make yourself at home. The home has been beautifully restored and offers 3 spacious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy lounge, sparkling bathrooms and a fun kids rec room downstairs.

LIVING AREA
The living space offers a cozy place to come and relax with a plush chaise lounge surrounding the decorative fireplace and large wall mounted smart TV. Watch all your favorite TV shows with access to all your favorite streaming apps

KITCHEN & DINING
Step through into the serve-through kitchen which despite its compact size, comes fully equipped with everything you could need to cook up breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a full-size fridge/freezer, a freestanding oven with a gas cooktop, a built in microwave and a dishwasher to take care of all the cleaning up.

Sit up at the breakfast bar with seating for four as you brew up a fresh pot of coffee while keeping the chef company as they cook up a stack of pancakes for the group.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
Off the kitchen is the first floor bedroom with a comfortable twin trundle bed and SmartTV. You'll also get your own deck with views of the fenced in yard!

Make your way upstairs to the second level where you will find the master bedroom with a luxuriously large king bed topped with only the best hotel quality linen and bedding for that perfect night’s sleep. There is a lovely reading chair by the window and a small workspace and ottoman as well as an additional smart TV atop the spacious dresser.

The bright third bedroom offers a soft queen bed with yet another TV to make sure everyone is entertained and access to the second level balcony with views out to the charming neighborhood below.

There is a central bathroom upstairs that offers a sparkling bath with an overhead shower, a nook filled with soft fluffy towels and a vanity stocked with all the essentials. Downstairs is the second half bath with an additional toilet and vanity.

Off the living room is the entrance to the downstairs rec room and the laundry nook. Take your time down the stairs where you will find the play space lined with soft foam flooring and equipped with toys, a tepee, board games and two bean bags. Hours and hours of fun for kids and teens where they can hang out and give the adults some quality vacation time.

Also in the basement space is the laundry with a large washing machine and dryer along with complimentary detergent and dryer sheets to keep you feeling clean and fresh during your stay.

OUTDOOR AREAS
Make your way outside onto the porch with a sitting area overlooking the grassy backyard where you can order up a pizza from the restaurant just a five minute walk away and then sit with a drink or two after a fun day spent exploring this beautiful city.

Guest Access:
Guests have private access to the entire house as well as free Wi-Fi, free parking, complimentary coffee and access to the laundry with a washing machine and dryer.

✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Air Conditioning
✔ Heating
✔ Free Private Parking

CONTACTLESS, KEYLESS ENTRY
To ensure a smooth and seamless check-in, you’ll receive a personal entry code that is only valid during your stay. Simply plug in your unique entry ID, and voila, it’s vacation time!

GUEST PORTAL
ABODEbucks aims to “WOW!” with a personalized, second-to-none experience before, during, and after your stay. With the click of a link, you can access your own Guest Portal to check reservation info, locate the home, and even open the door. Even better, it’s loaded with plenty of property-specific goodies, including 60+ shopping, dining, and activities we think you’ll love!

The Neighborhood:
The house is located in the historic Lafayette Square, considered the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi where you can walk to world-class restaurants and sip coffee at delicious cafes. Visit nearby Gateway Arch, Forest Park, and Enterprise Center—home of Stanley Cup-winning St. Louis Blues.

Like a picture out of a Victorian novel, Lafayette Park’s flowers, natural grasses, towering trees, waterfalls, fountains and iconic iron bridges provide a peaceful backdrop to the city.

Within Lafayette there are craft breweries; specialty shops; Park Avenue Coffee, which features original small-batch blends; quirky and one-of-a-kind restaurants; yoga and art studios; wine, chocolate and rooftop bars; a bistro; and a must try ice creamery.

If you are lucky enough to be in the city at the right time, there are annual neighborhood festivities that are fun to visit including an antique fair (June); Cocktails on the Plaza (July); Movies in Lafayette Park (summer); Taste of Lafayette (August); Tour De Lafayette/Gateway Cup Bike Race (Friday before Labor Day); Tricks & Treats on Park (Saturday before Halloween); the Holiday Tree Lighting (second Saturday in December); and the Holiday Market (second Sunday in December), which features roasted chestnuts, spirits and crafts.

Take a walk through the neighborhood and admire the 150-year-old two and three story Victorian mansions commonly referred to as the “painted ladies,” surrounding the lush 30-acre Lafayette Park, the oldest urban park west of the Mississippi. There is something for everyone to enjoy in beautiful Lafayette just 2 miles from Downtown St. Louis.

Getting Around:
The best way to get around is by car with most highways conveniently nearby. You can also use the Metrolink light rail system to get to many major attractions. Metro's efficient light rail system offers stops throughout the city.

St. Louis also has both UBER and Lyft available. You'll also see lots of Lime and Bird electric scooters throughout the city, so you can zoom wherever you'd like!

Other Things to Note:
We truly value you as our guest, we're always here to help if you need anything during your stay! :)

GUEST VETTING
ABODEbucks loves hosting guests of all creeds, races, and nationalities. This said, to protect neighborhoods and properties from parties, reservation inquiries from local guests with few or no reviews will likely be denied.

PRIVACY-SAFE NOISE MONITORING
This home is equipped with NoiseAware monitoring devices that alert us if noise levels increase over reasonable levels. This allows us to reach out and request that levels are reduced to reasonable levels. To protect your privacy, the monitors do not record audio.

GUEST VERIFICATION
SafelyStay, Inc., verifies the identity of guests, and checks criminal databases in order to confirm reservations.

TRUST & SAFETY
The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $10,000 of accidental coverage for contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental property damage and bodily injury.

The Trust & Safety Fee allows the security deposit to be waived, while protecting you, your group, and the property should an accident happen. The $88 fee is collected at the time of payment and may be labeled as “Trust & Safety Fee” or “Management Fee”.

NIGHTLY PRICING
Our goal is to provide each guest with a wonderful stay at a great value. The nightly price has been pre-discounted based on the market value of your requested dates.

EXTRA GUEST FEE
For groups of more than 7 guests, please note the extra guest fee of $15/person/night starting with the 8th guest. This fee is automatically applied based on your guest count.

COVID-19 CLEANING CERTIFIED
The entire ABODEbucks team has completed "Health, Cleaning, Disinfecting and Personal Protective Equipment for Workers who Clean Vacation Rental Homes" certification and have been trained on today's best practices to keep guests safe and healthy by following strict and elevated cleaning guidelines. You can rest a bit easier when staying with ABODEbucks.

HOUSE RULES
This home has been carefully designed and outfitted for the comfort of vacationers and business travelers. Please do not inquire if the following items don't work with your plans.
- Primary renter must be 25+ years old
- Pets are not permitted on the property
- No smoking inside the home
- No additional guests - If more guests are expected, please add them to the reservation
- No Parties - If the guests exceed the number stated in your reservation, it will be considered a party
- Quiet time is 10pm - 9am (including weekends).  The neighbors are proud of their quiet, peaceful neighborhood and we ask our guests to be respectful. Please keep voices and music down during quiet hours.
- Outdoor areas off-limits after 10pm
- Nothing can be taped, pinned, or attached to walls, ceilings or hung from the lighting fixtures. Absolutely no glitter or confetti.

Interaction with Guests:
We are often away, but we are proud to have our home professionally managed by St. Louis-based ABODEbucks Airbnb Management. Should you need anything, they are always happy to help.