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Top Of Castlewood

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Exterior
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Top Of Castlewood

Fun newly renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage that is just a minutes walk from the bluffs of Castlewood State Park

The space
The house is tuck away so you feel your in the woods but close to all shopping and restaurant needs

Property manager

Jim Kerber

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must be registered with host and pet fee paid

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

House
Top Of Castlewood Ballwin
Top Of Castlewood Private vacation home
Top Of Castlewood Private vacation home Ballwin

About the area

Map
Ballwin, MO

What's nearby

  • Castlewood State Park - 3 min walk
  • Route 66 State Park - 18 min drive
  • Lone Elk Park - 18 min drive
  • Hidden Valley Ski Resort - 21 min drive
  • Six Flags St. Louis - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwood Station - 20 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andy's Frozen Custard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tj's Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Of Castlewood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Top Of Castlewood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top Of Castlewood?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Top Of Castlewood located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Castlewood State Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Meramec River. West Tyson County Park and Flight Range are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Top Of Castlewood Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home for the Holidays
We had a great experience during our stay. The house was very clean. Great location and terrific views. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary Jo R.

Inaccurate listing and host was not a people person!
I’ve stayed in a lot of Vrbo‘s with NO issues! This place was one was one of the worst! We were only looking for a place to stay while my daughter was moving into her new house. The place said it could sleep six, but we found out later that if we had more than two, we would be charged for each person. Any questions for the host that we had were met with sarcasm and rudeness. My son and daughter were going to have to bring their dogs and we found out they were going to charge 100 more for the pet fee to an already expensive place for one night. We felt so unwelcomed and tried to cancel to no avail. When we arrived at the house, the thermostat was set at 63 and it’s in the middle of winter. It took quite a while for the house to warm up. There were no amenities, the place was not very clean and there were large marks on the wall. The checkout time was 9 o’clock, it was 9:09 am and the host sat outside and waited for my son to leave while he was taking pictures of the car for some reason. The place was overpriced, and the host was not very accommodating. I would not recommend this place or any place that he is renting!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay.
We had a great stay. The property was as advertised. Dish towles were now included. Quiet neighborhood near the State park hiking. Jim was very attentive to our one request during our 4 week stay.
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D., Noblesville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Wooded setting
Great place to get away from the city. Near Castlewood State Park. Yet close enough to take advantage of the restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jolene K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Very nice. Big. Lots of room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet get away
I loved that this was off of the beaten path. It was nice, quiet, and very clean. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Peoria, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Safe & Beautiful location
Super clean. Great, safe & beautiful location! We were only a few minutes from all amenities in St. Louis & then only a few minutes walk to the beautiful castle wood state park! Perfect stay for my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful in Ballwin
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

korymj

Liked: Cleanliness
MO Game Con Trip
The property was great! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet home.
Nice little home in a quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and secluded
This was a great place for our family to stay while exploring Six Flags and St. Louis. It took longer to get to Six Flags than I expected (30 minutes) because it was definitely off the beaten path. But the area was safe and quiet. We even spotted several deer! The home was clean, beds were comfortable, and the showers worked great. I was disappointed that there was no ice nor any way to make ice. A couple of ice cube trays in the freezer would be super helpful. The bedrooms had blinds on the windows but it was super bright as soon as the sun came up. Some room-darkening curtains would be such a nice upgrade. I spotted an iron but no hair dryer so bring your own. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Evansville, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
cabin - close to city
We really enjoyed staying at the property. Do note that there are still no kitchen towels/washcloths - bring your own. We had small children with us and felt that the staircase was very steep, so use caution when selecting this property. The twin beds are upstairs, which is where children would most likely be sleeping. There are minimal utensils. We had five people, and there were five forks. But we loved waking up and seeing a grouping of deer outside the windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy house, private, near attractions
Stayed for a visit with grandkids. Comfortable family space, good size dining table, great for meals and game nights. Location was tucked away in a wooded area, but very easy to access highways and main roads to get to local attractions. Made for the perfect stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate M.

Unfortunate timing
The property itself was fine overall. Three bedrooms, comfortable beds. My family stayed just one night while we were moving cross-country, so we didn’t arrive until after 11pm. A storm had knocked out the power in the house, which does not take away from the property itself, but we were dissatisfied with how the owner handled the situation. We respectfully asked for a partial refund, as we were not warned of the power issue and did not get to utilize the property as advertised, and his response was uninterested in finding a suitable resolution, he tried to shift responsibility to the electric company, and then he simply stopped responding. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great race and weather
Lovely weather for Ozark Foothills race which we went to watch. Really great race! Beds good, livingroom furniture ok. Home was in need of a deep thorough clean. Light fixtures and ceiling fans furry with grimy dirt, cobwebs and dead bugs on window sills and light fixtures, and top step still loose(as mentioned in previous review). Kitchen minimally stocked. No dishtowels and minimal mixing/baking dishes. Messaged owner morning of checkout about a few things and a week later still no response...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry K., Saint Paul, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Eclipse
We booked this property as a base for a trip to south eastern Missouri to see the 2024 solar eclipse. It worked great for the 5 of us + dog. Property exceeded all expectations! Plenty of room, clean, well appointed with all the cooking and supplies we would need. Proximity to Castlewood state park was a plus. Communications with the owner were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlyne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Perfect get away surrounded by trees and wildlife. Great place to unwind from fast demanding city life.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place close to a lot
Property was just as described. We were very comfortable there. Close to our relatives and suburban shopping, dining, etc. Also close to the city of St. Louis.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little break!
We got excited about our stay even before we arrived, driving through the beautiful area approaching the property. This was a welcome break for us to soak up nature and enjoy a quiet night of rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to StL
The property fit our needs well. We were a group of 4 with two dogs. Plenty of cookware, dishes, towels, etc. beds were comfortable. A/C was welcome given the unseasonably warm weather. Road leading to the home could be a little difficult to navigate if there is winter weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Denise K.

Family time
Great setting in the woods. A few items of note: toilet paper holder very loose, fell off often, top step of stairs is loose and could easily cause a fall, window sills had bugs, kitchen and main bedroom need repainting badly-scuff marks made those rooms look dirty and untidy. We felt the house was put together quickly for a rental and not finished properly. We enjoyed the area, but were disappointed in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Livingston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
We sincerely appreciate all the effort to keep this lovely home available on Vrbo. The location was perfect, and the home was very comfortable for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R., Grandview

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a beautiful part of town
This home was perfect for our trip back to STL. In a quiet neighborhood with lovely scenery. Located directly behind my favorite hiking spot. House was clean and beds super comfortable. Host was very good at communication and responding
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Penny W., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
Nice place. Rustic. Bring your own kitchen towels and a sweater if the weather will be cool. Heat is governed to 70 degrees max. No closets or hangers. Washer and dryer is great. Mattress is comfortable. This is an awesome 1919 updated house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023