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BACKYARD OASIS! Cozy and charming 60s Brick ranch with relaxing gazebo over pond

Family-friendly holiday home in Defiance

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Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled on 3 private acres in Defiance, this charming home offers a relaxing retreat with an open floor plan. Unwind in the backyard gazebo overlooking a serene pond where pet ducks roam freely, and enjoy easy access to Katy Trail State Park and Missouri wineries.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

BACKYARD OASIS! Cozy and charming 60s Brick ranch with relaxing gazebo over pond

Family-friendly holiday home in Defiance
This holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a jetted bath, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers with in-room jetted baths.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Estela

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please take all trash and recycling out to the bins in back patio.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

About the area

Map
Defiance, MO

What's nearby

  • Yellow Farmhouse Winery - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Chandler Hill Vineyards - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • St. Louis Premium Outlets - 19 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Washington Station - 34 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Francis Howell High School - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shoe Cobblers Beer Cellar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Busch Family Brewing & Distilling - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Timber Creek Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BACKYARD OASIS! Cozy and charming 60s Brick ranch with relaxing gazebo over pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BACKYARD OASIS! Cozy and charming 60s Brick ranch with relaxing gazebo over pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BACKYARD OASIS! Cozy and charming 60s Brick ranch with relaxing gazebo over pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BACKYARD OASIS! Cozy and charming 60s Brick ranch with relaxing gazebo over pond located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Yellow Farmhouse Winery, Broemmelsiek Park, and Missouri River. Hamburg Trail Trailhead and Matson Hill Park Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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BACKYARD OASIS! Cozy and charming 60s Brick ranch with relaxing gazebo over pond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious, thoughtfully appointed, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Great stay!

This was the perfect spot to stay for family wedding that was at a nearby winery. House was just right for our family of 5. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Awesome !

Such a perfect place for 2 couples that just want to chill ! Will be back for sure !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail V., Oak Park, IL

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

Great peaceful location

Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Great stay

Great place, we used the area to get ready for our wedding reception & it worked out perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Beautiful home

Very spacious, clean and comfortable. I felt very much at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabe m.

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

Backyard oasis

Stayed for a long weekend with some friends, great location and the house was in good shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Thank you

Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Family Trip

Loved this house! Very clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime L.

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

Wonderful stay in Defiance

Property was beautiful and well maintained. It was perfect for our girls trip and would stay again. Hosts were great at communicating. It was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon k.

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

Family reunion at Brommelsiek Park

This property was wonderful. Was as described. Beautiful home in beautiful setting and host was fantastic. Wonderful place to stay. Would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

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

Lord Wedding

The house was very spacious and clean. Worked well for our family. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

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

Vacation

Beautiful place to stay. Not far from places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Beautiful Home

We were very happy with the home and entire process. Management got back with me right away when I had questions. The house was very clean and beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Wonderful weekend visit

We had an enjoyable stay at this property. We prefer to prepare our meals and the kitchen had everything we needed, including plenty of counter space, to do just that! There is a coziness to the house, perfect size for any family. The view of the pond and gazebo from the kitchen window made washing dishes and food prep very memorable. The property mgt team was very responsive and flexible with our needs. We would definitely return to this house when our travels take us back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Comfortable

Very comfortable and clean property - loved the spacious but cozy atmosphere. My family had a great time and enjoyed seeing the ducks and deer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel C.

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

Great

Exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Nice place to stay

The home was perfect. Very clean and comfortable. Communication was very fast. We went to Six Flags St Louis but did not want to stay in St Louis. We’ve rented homes for years through VRBO and this one was the best so far!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Linn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

One person in our group was Handicap and it was very challengin to get in or out of the house.

Over all was a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Charming, relaxing stay

We all loved this beautiful house and especially the outdoor patio and gazebo over the pond. House and bathrooms were spotless and all amenities needed were provided. We would happily return here. Family member members were gathered to hear Brothers band play at the defiance winery. House was perfect for lovely dinner out on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

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

Cute hideaway

This place was so nice! Huge kitchen, large living room and bedrooms. Amazing views and some friendly ducks. Close to a grocery store. Hilliest rollercoaster roads around but fun. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Quiet and Cozy

Short drive from St. Louis and very peaceful and serene. Close to many winery's that we did not get to attend this trip. 100% will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfect Country House for Holidays

If I could give this house more than 10 stars I would! It was beautifully decorated, very clean and had ample supplies. We stay in vacation rentals a couple times a year and this one was by far the best. The kitchen was fully stocked and included coffee, creamer, bottled water and snacks. The bathrooms had ample plush towels and extra supplies. They even supplied extra items in the Landry room. You don’t need to bring a lot like you do with other rentals. The property manager was very responsive. And the location was so beautiful with the pond and deck out back. Highly recommend for small groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Work Stay

Had a last min work trip come up. This house was very clean. Shower had great water pressure. They even had coffee and snacks available. This was a 8 min drive to lots of restaurants and stores walmart ext. I would definitely recommend this place and I will be staying here again in the future if I am in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Very Nice and welcoming

A beautiful home. Reasonable price. But would have liked to of known that there was somebody living in the basement before we booked the stay.Kinda weird I know they heard everything 😳
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022