Gibson Estate: Timeless 2BR haven in the Grove

Bienvenue to your own little spot in the Paris of the west!

- Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom historic brick building
- Off-street parking
- In-unit W/D
- Centrally located > 1 mile from multiple hospitals, 3.5 miles away from WashU, > 4 miles to downtown, and just over 0.5 miles from the Coretex tech hub
- Refinished hardwood floors and classic arched windows
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Blackout curtains
- 50" smart TV
- Fenced backyard

Book today to enjoy your adventure in lovely St. Louis!

The space
Located southeast of stunning Forest Park, with vintage furniture, decor, and art sourced from markets across St. Louis (including a watercolor done by a Hallmark card artist!), this unit has been thoughtfully curated to provide you with an inspiring environment to spend the next few months. With beautiful (quiet!) hardwood floors, Victorian arched windows, elegant casings, and velvet curtains, you’ll easily be charmed by this home’s je ne sais quoi. Both bedrooms feature queen beds (including a gold canopy bed) and a desk for at-home work. Off-street and on-street parking is available, and laundry is located in-unit. While the weather is good, spend some time outdoors in the fully fenced backyard.

Additional in-unit features include:
- A/C and heating
- Dishwasher
- Smart TV
- Travertine bath/shower combination
- 11-foot ceilings
- Retro-style microwave and toaster
- Swedish wallpaper
- Historically-registered building

Please note that this unit is the downstairs unit of a duplex. :)

Just a block away, along energetic Manchester Avenue, you’ll find The Grove, a collection of over 50 bars, restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops, convenience stores, and even a small grocery offering local produce and pantry staples. On lazy Saturday mornings, don’t miss a doughnut from Vincent Van Doughnuts, and for Friday evening fare, we suggest joining the waitlist online for Sultan’s Mediterranean (no reservations!). There’s always something going on in the Grove, but the unit is situated far enough away not to be impacted by loud nights.

No matter what brings you to St. Louis, you’ll be close to where you need to be. Everything is reachable within a 5-10 minute drive, and in some cases, less than a 20 minute walk.

Three of the five nearest hospital networks (Barnes-Jewish, Shriners Children, and WashU medical) are less than a mile away, with an additional four less than two miles away (St. Louis Children’s, SSM Health, SLU hospital), making a commute to nearby hospitals easy and short. WashU campus is conveniently situated over three miles away, SLU is under two miles, downtown is just under 4 miles, and the Coretex tech hub is just over a half mile away. For quick grocerying, Whole Foods is just over a mile away.

While enjoying your time in St. Louis, don’t miss out on the many free experiences, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Saint Louis Zoo (named as the top free attraction in the United States!), Missouri History Museum, and Saint Louis Science Center. Catch a baseball game with the Cardinals (11 time World Series winners), a hockey game with the Blues (2019 Stanley Cup Champions) or cheer on City SC (the city’s new MLS soccer team). If sports aren’t your thing, get a birds-eye view of the city at Gateway Arch National Park. And no matter the season, dedicate some time to wander through the great Forest Park, the heart of St. Louis, which is notably larger than Central Park in New York!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Gibson Estate. Save this listing to your wishlist to easily find it in the future by clicking the heart in the upper right corner.

Please note that this unit is located on the main floor. If you’re looking for a top-floor space, check out the upstairs unit here (airbnb.com/h/the22club) or under our hosting profile.

Traveling with more than 3 people? Check out the upstairs unit here (airbnb.com/h/the22club) or under our hosting profile and rent out both!

Guest access
This home has two separate apartments with separate and private entrances: one is located on the first floor and one is on the second. This unit is the FIRST floor unit, and the entire floor is yours for the duration of your stay.

There is a parking pad at the rear of the home. You are entitled to one parking spot in the rear (park on the RIGHT hand side when viewing the house from the back). Street parking is free on Gibson Avenue as well if you need to park an additional car.

Additionally, you are free to use the front and back yards as much as you would like (shared with the other unit)!

A few days before check-in, I will contact you with instructions on how to check-in to the house, as well as to offer a guidebook with recommendations.

Other things to note
Please remember that this is not a hotel and that you’re staying in someone’s home. Treat our space with respect, just as previous tenants have!

This unit is the downstairs part of a duplex. No access will be given to the upstairs part of the duplex.

For non-emergency issues, maintenance won’t be sent until after your stay is complete. Feel free to reach out to discuss extenuating circumstances if necessary.

All guests must be 21+. We have a limit of four people, and no additional guests/overnight visitors are allowed.

For the safety and comfort of all our guests, we do not allow exotic or dangerous animals on the property. Additionally, we cannot accommodate any dogs or cats with a known bite history. Certain breeds—including Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chows, Akitas, Wolves or Wolf hybrids, or any mixes—are not permitted. Thank you for understanding and helping us maintain a safe, welcoming environment for everyone! If you have questions about our pet policy, feel free to reach out.

If you have pet allergies, please note that this space will probably not work for you, as we are pet friendly. If you choose to book anyway, you will not be eligible for a refund due to any allergic reactions. Feel free to check out our non-pet listing under our hosting profile if that's important to you.

Additionally, please note that there is an old, NON-FUNCTIONAL security system inside of the unit. There are no cameras. The system was put in place by a previous owner, is not operable, and will not affect you in any way. Please do not try to remove any of the security equipment inside or you will be charged for damages.

There is a Ring doorbell with a camera on the exterior front porch and an exterior camera in the backyard. There are no cameras inside the unit.

Some windows do not have screens. Use caution when opening windows and monitor while open. We are not liable for injuries/accidents/broken objects due to lack of screens.

No refunds will be given for weather/natural disasters/power outages/acts of God/other circumstances beyond our control.

Guests assume responsibility for any injury to themselves, pets, or their personal property due to snow, hail, wind, storm, rain, lightning, tornado or other extreme weather experienced while staying at the property. By booking and staying at this property, you acknowledge that weather in the St. Louis area can be severe and unpredictable, including but not limited to snow, ice, thunderstorms, hail, high winds, and tornadoes. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for monitoring weather conditions, road closures, and any official alerts or warnings, and for making your own decisions about travel, arrival, and departure. You agree to exercise reasonable care when entering, occupying, and exiting the property and surrounding areas, including stairs, walkways, and parking pad, which may become slippery or hazardous due to weather. You assume all risks of injury, loss, or damage to yourself, your guests, and your belongings arising from weather or weather-related conditions, to the fullest extent permitted by law. We will make reasonable efforts to maintain the property and access areas in a safe condition but cannot guarantee that weather conditions will be free from hazards, and are not responsible for injuries, vehicle damage, delays, or inability to access the property caused by weather, road conditions, or power/utility interruptions outside the host’s control. Nothing in this notice limits any non-waivable rights you may have under applicable law or the terms of the booking platform.

If you damage or take with you any amenities, furniture, or household goods, you will be liable for charges.

We provide a starter set of supplies, but you’ll likely need to buy more during your stay.

Smart thermostats are sometimes difficult to use, so we will set the thermostat to your desired day/night temperatures prior to your arrival. Please reach out if you need the temperature adjusted (which we will do remotely) or if you need to adjust the thermostat manually. The available range for the thermostat is 68-74 as this is an old home and not a hotel, and the HVAC unit can't handle extreme temperatures or changes too quickly. If you like to keep your space warmer or cooler than those temperatures, then this listing probably isn't a good fit!

Please note that any events or activities guests attend off the property are solely the responsibility of the guests. We encourage you to enjoy all that St. Louis has to offer, but please be aware that the host cannot be held liable for any incidents or issues related to off-premises events.

Thanks again for choosing Gibson Estate!