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Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops

Family-friendly holiday home in St. Louis

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, books, offices
Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior
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
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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.

Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for 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

General

  • Garden

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 first aid kit
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 Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Louis Science Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Washington University in St. Louis - 6 min drive - 4.3 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
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for 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 for Pets | Food, shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for Pets | Food, shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close 2 Forest Park | Fenced Yard for 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 for Pets | Food, shops Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 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

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

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

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

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

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

Kacy B.

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

Quiet/convenient location

Big house, we’ll-cleaned, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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

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

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

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

Alycea L.

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

Great house!

We had a wonderful weekend at this home! The neighborhood was great! Location great! Walking distance to several bar/restaurants and bakeries. We will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Super cute and great location

Property was clean and was in a great location. Looked just like the pictures. Easy check in process. Perfect for our short stay in st. Louis.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

This location was great for everything we had planned, and there are great casual eating places a short walk from the house. House was clean and set up well for a fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Dogtown Gem

Property was as advertised- clean, conveniently located and perfect for our family. Liz, the owner was super responsive to our questions. We highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

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

kristen k., Chicago

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

Good location, nice house set up and responsive host

Stayed here for a family reunion. Property is clean and nicely appointed. The host was responsive to any issues. The basement bedroom and bathroom is nice for privacy. The location has good restaurants and bars within walking distance. Could also walk in forest park easily Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the middle

Very spacious and easy to travel to sites restaurants and other activities in St. Louis. We met in the middle between Kansas City in Indianapolis. It was very fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michele S., Where do you live? USA

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

Stay

Everything was fine. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Family trip to Cardinal game, zoo, Brewery, The Hill, and Grant’ Farm

Convenient location, good neighborhood, and big beds. Ample parking, nice amenities and clean. No problems. One tip—-if you walk to the end of the lane ( where it dead ends), there are stairs to walk down and you are only five minutes from a bar area and a bakery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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

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