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Close 2 Forest Park, Fenced Yard-Pets; Food, Shops

Family-friendly holiday home in St. Louis

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, books, offices
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
Escape to Maravilla House in St. Louis' charming Dogtown Neighborhood, where comfort meets convenience. This spacious home features a fully stocked kitchen with Nespresso and drip coffee makers, a fenced yard with gate, high-speed WiFi, off-street parking for 2-3 vehicles and is just one mile from Forest Park's many attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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.

Close 2 Forest Park, Fenced Yard-Pets; Food, Shops

Family-friendly holiday home in St. Louis
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used towels in the bathtub
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Pets are allowed with prior approval and deposit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Forest Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Louis Science Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Washington University in St. Louis - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Skinker Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 11 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Courtesy Diner - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close 2 Forest Park, Fenced Yard-Pets; Food, Shops pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Close 2 Forest Park, Fenced Yard-Pets; Food, Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close 2 Forest Park, Fenced Yard-Pets; Food, Shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close 2 Forest Park, Fenced Yard-Pets; Food, Shops located?

This family-friendly St. Louis holiday home is located in Dogtown, within 2 mi (3 km) of Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo. Washington University in St. Louis is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Close 2 Forest Park, Fenced Yard-Pets; Food, Shops Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gage S.

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

Nice place

This as a nice place in a great area for what our group wanted to go do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyla S.

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

Great location and perfect size

Comfortable seating, plenty of parking, nice kitchen, easy access to St. Louis highways. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

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

Weekend getaway

nice property on a quiet street with good access to the zoo and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

stuart k.

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

Great location

Property was clean and efficient. Loved the location! The neighborhood was extremely quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cate G.

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

Great for families

Great stay! Toddler friendly, and the downstairs suite is well insulated for sound (so no one else was up with the newborn)! Responsive and accessible hosts. Walkable neighborhood with a great coffee shop— Sweet Em’s. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Laura B.

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

Nice, quiet stay.

The house was in a very quiet neighborhood and was mostly clean. The basement bedroom had some spiderwebs around the windows that the cleaning crew missed, but we used the provided vacuum to take care of that. The tub and shower were both fairly slick and there are no grab bars. We had handicapped people with us, so that was difficult. The toiletries provided in the bathrooms were great. Overall, the house met our needs and was as advertised. The beds were reasonably comfortable, and the kitchen was great. I would definitely stay there again when in town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Vacation

The property was centrally located. Easy access to all highways. The home was clean and in a nice neighborhood. The owner was very nice to work with and responded promptly to emails.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Vacation

Everything about the home was as described in the listing- modest clean home. having two different living areas and large dining table as well as a table & chairs outside made for comfortable downtime when we were there. Enjoyed walking around the Dogtown neighborhood which was new to us. The real star is the easy access to zoo, Forest Park, Botanical Gardens and downtown attractions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Okay

It was ok, next time I would spend more time understanding the location. Although clean, furniture had a “low price” feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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

Getaway for the boys to Side Project Brewing 10 year anniversary

We had a great stay at Maravilla 1. Liz was very helpful before we arrived as we were planning our trip. The communication between us was better than any VRBO rental that I have stayed at for our trip. Liz was very quick to assist in the one problem we had while there. Our coffeemaker would not work. Liz responded to my emails quickly and was able to replace it with a brand new one before noon that day! The unit was very comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. It was very convenient for the places we were planning our activities for our trip. The welcome packet was very well prepared and included a LOT of info for St Louis and the surrounding areas for food and entertainment. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dhananjay J.

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

Nice and clean property

Close 2 Park is a nicely maintained and very clean property. It has 3 bedrooms and one bathroom on main floor and 1 bedroom and bathroom in basement along with living rooms on both floors. Kitchen was fully equipped with new appliances.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Regina R.

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

Family outing to STL

We stayed at this property as a family of four adults and three 2-year-old children for a trip to the zoo. The home’s open floor plan was perfect for the little ones to explore safely and interact with each other, which made our time indoors enjoyable and stress-free.The separate living area in the basement was a great bonus, providing additional space for part of the family to relax and unwind without disturbing the rest of the group.The location is ideal—very close to the zoo, which made getting there with young children easy and convenient.Overall, we had a good experience at this property. However, we did note that there was no backyard area for the kids to play in, and the front yard grass hadn’t been cut before we arrived. Yard service came early—around 8AM—on our departure day to take care of it, which wasn’t ideal timing.Despite that, the home met our needs and made for a comfortable and convenient family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liz is a wonderful host. She communicated everything in a very timely manner. The house was as pictured and very clean. The beds were comfortable and TVs were great. Appliances were very clean. It was hot when we arrived so very much appreciated the AC being on, which worked great the whole trip. The house is on a quiet street and neighbors were quiet. I walked my dog several times a day thru the neighborhood and it was quiet and safe. We ate at Felix Pizza and Seamus McDaniels and both were good. The only minor thing about the area is that they are still cleaning up from the tornado in May so lots of tree limbs around. My recommendation for the house would be landscaping, although the house is on par with many in the area in that regard. The yard is small and functional for the dog, but not much else. Also, there is no access from the house to the yard directly, so you have to go outside and open the yard gate to let the dog in and out. Overall, a very nice experience and a very nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Easter weekend

House was perfect for my family and was great to be able to bring dogs . We were able to walk to eat out and see things!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eaton F.

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

Great weekend in STL!

Within walking distance to coffee, restaurants and brewery . Quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Family Reunion

We were in town for a family reunion.The house was perfect for us. The high chair and pack and play were very nice to have.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

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

Nice little family spot

This was a great place for our little family getaway. we came to visit some friends and check out the zoo and museums and this place was in a prime location. the neighborhood was nice and easy to navigate. The home itself was just like the pictures and clean. When i booked i didn't request any baby amenities but they were already there so that was a nice plus. One note is that we came on a week that the temperature changed pretty dramatically and while the heat worked very well it would have been nice if there were extra blankets or even throw blankets for lounging. we also never did find an oven mitt. these are things that weren't a huge deal but
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

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

Maravilla

Nice place on a nice quiet street. Close to everything in STL. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

No hassles, no issues and a great place to stay.

This property came as advertised. I was not let down in any way. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood, it was clean, and the communication with the owner was outstanding. My dog was allowed to stay in the home. There is a very small fenced in back yard which was nice. All in all I would recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D.

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

Convenient, clean and comfortable

Our intergenerational group very much enjoyed this home. The two sets adult enjoyed the respective space of the first floor master and basement suite. We used the game console, enjoyed meals and card games at the dining table and slept comfortably in the memory foam mattresses. It seemed all as if all of our destinations were no more than 15-20 minutes away, so the destination couldnt be more convenient and the neighborhood quiet. We were glad to have brought sound machines to muffle some of the noise between the three first floor bedrooms being close to one another and the hardwood floor being a little bit squeaky. The kitchen supplies sufficed but we also werent doing major meal preparation either. Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie R.

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

Great house and location

Everything was exactly as described. The location was great. The house was very spacious and had plenty of toiletries and other essentials. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Everything was great.

Very clean. Very comfortable. Convenient, safe, quiet location. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Comfortable and great location

We stayed a long weekend for a family wedding, the location was central and east access to all areas of the city and county. The house was nicely furnished and equipped - we used the iron!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Lovely, cozy feeling property.

Lovely, cozy feeling property in a pretty, leafy neighborhood. Nice spacious, layout feels like home. The king sized bed was like sleeping on a cloud. So comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Great place!

Our family of 6 (including in-laws) decided to take a mini getaway. We decided to go to St.Louis to see our beloved Cubs play. The house was clean and accessible to everything we did. The zoo was a 5min drive. The other places like Busch stadium, Aquarium at Union Station, the City Museum, Galleria mall, and restaurants were no more than 15min away. The house is located in an area called Dogtown which was very quiet and family friendly. Great place to stay at!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023