You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
5BR Family Home Near Missouri Botanical Garden | Parking in Back | Shaw STL
Welcome to Shaw Sanctuary — a 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in Shaw that sleeps 12 and comes with dedicated 2-car parking behind the house. A natural choice for large families, multi-family trips, and group visits to St. Louis. The home blends original wood floors and classic architectural details with modern updates. Walk in and it feels like a home, not a rental — the kind of space where people naturally spread across floors and settle in. The dining table seats everyone at once, which matters when 12 people want to eat breakfast together. The kitchen handles group meal prep. Missouri Botanical Garden is a 5-minute walk — 79 acres with the Climatron conservatory and Japanese Garden. Tower Grove Park is 10 minutes on foot. South Grand's 40+ international restaurants are 8 minutes away on foot. Downtown, the Gateway Arch, City Museum, and The Magic House are 10-15 minutes by car. One bedroom has a private balcony — a nice detail for the couple who books it first. Dedicated 2-car parking in back + free street parking. Kid-friendly. Dogs welcome ($75, 2 max). Self check-in via keypad. Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum. Features include a water park, concierge services and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 3 bathrooms
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Splash around at the water park
Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
Just a 4-minute drive from Forest Park and a few minutes from Barnes Jewish Hospital
5BR Family Home Near Missouri Botanical Garden | Parking in Back | Shaw STL offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly 5BR Family Home Near Missouri Botanical Garden | Parking in Back | Shaw STL also features barbecue grills, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Street parking available
Limo/town car service
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Fan
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 2,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
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5BR Family Home Near Missouri Botanical Garden | Parking in Back | Shaw STL Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 140 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 140 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 140 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nikki T.
25 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The place was clean and in a neat neighborhood. The rental company was very responsive and had needed supplies delivered the same day as requested.
Nikki T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Olga G.
9 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Olga G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Julie R.
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoy staying at historic homes in great neighborhoods and this was one of them! The only complaint we have are that the beds are uncomfortable. The addition of a mattress topper might be helpful? We gave this rental three stars because the quality of sleep is an important aspect of renting a VRBO.
Julie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dee B.
26 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely restored duplex with 5 comfortable bedrooms, fully outfitted kitchen and updated baths. We had a wonderful week's stay while celebrating a family wedding.
Dee B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Celeste D.
15 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean, parking is tight for larger vehicles and location was ideal. The second floor was hot, even with temperature turned down on thermostat. Older home so noisy floors, etc. Great decor and quiet neighborhood. There is no fenced in back yard.
Celeste D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann-Marie S.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at this house in St. Louis. The house easily accommodated 4 families and met all of our needs. We would absolutely stay here again. The house is in a fabulous location. Most everything we did (all major sights) was within 10-15 min max from the house, with a majority being 10 min or less. The house is next to a lovely cafe and within walking distance to Missouri Botanical Gardens. The neighborhood was safe. There were two parking spots reserved for the house but plenty of street parking.
Ann-Marie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald L.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice older property. Remodeled except for the flooring. Might be original wood floor. Lots of bedrooms that were clean and comfortable. Temps were in the upper 90’s during our stay and the upstairs bedrooms were considerably warmer than downstairs. All room had ceiling fans. I enjoyed the neighborhood. Weather limited our walking around.
Ronald L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tony M.
25 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!! Spacious and clean. Would have loved coasters to set drinks on so furniture doesn’t get damaged but otherwise loved our stay. Thank you!
Tony M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Amy F.
22 Jun 2025
Middle of the road rental
Pros: - lots of bedrooms to fit our whole family- we could take our pets- close to anything and everything- off street parking (more details in cons section)Cons: - property was attached (I'm not sure that was listed or not, but we were unaware either way) and the neighbor left us a note about being noisy during daytime hours. - parking was TIGHT and the curb was sometimes difficult to navigate - property could use some bug treatment, we saw MANY different inside creepy crawlers- the property sleeps 12... But there weren't enough dishes for that number of people when prepping, cooking, and eating in- describing the kitchen as 'well equiped' is completely inaccurate. Few bowls (none with lids), only small (number and size) pots and pans, and scant other cooking equipment - literally had to upload my ID documents THREE times and management would not stop bugging me even after uploading them - wet/damp sheets were left in washer after check-in which began to stink during our stay - took us a minute to determine where the smell was coming from.
Amy F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kay B.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house
We loved the home; built in early 1900’s. So charming!! Our littles loved the older hardwood floors. So well decorated; not overdone. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to the Botanical Gardens. Cafe across the street is good. Easy to get around. Definitely recommend for families.
Kay B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtney P.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation trip
Great location and house for our SLU graduation trip.
Courtney P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Candance M.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Son's Wedding Weekend
They let us check-in early and helped connect the tv. Cute home!
Candance M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frances S.
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
STL getaway
We chose STL because it was central to our families. Our grandsons were on spring break which is why we visited this time of year. The house was very clean and very central to so many activities. We ended up have pretty good weather considering it can literally be any season at this time. Highly recommend this property.
Frances S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie B., Denver
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip!
The place was located in a great neighbor. It’s updated and was perfect for a girls trip with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. I’ll give it a 4 out of 5 for cleanliness. Paint touchups would be recommended. Everyone said the beds were very comfortable. Wi-fi didn’t work very well for us. We definitely plan on booking it again next year. There’s a cafe at the end of the street and a few great neighborhood bars/restaurants.uber rides were easy to get and it only took 15 min to get downtown.
Julie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
James B.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
St.Louis
Nice and peacful
James B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Mary Kate M.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Stay
We enjoyed our stay a the Cozy Shaw. The beds were comfortable and the neighborhood was nice. If you are staying here in the winter time, please know that the city does not plow this neighborhood's streets. This means there is ice on the road and on the side walk. The hosts of this house did clear off our parking spots and the sidewalk in front of the house, but driving is still quite difficult. We did have one hicup during our stay. One of the shower faucets did not turn off after we used it. We immediately called to get this fixed to keep the water bill from accumulating. I called at 1 am, someone picked up the phone and responded immediately. However, when they said they would call back, I thought it would be within a couple of hours. This was not the case. The management/maintenance team waited 18 hours to fix this problem. The water in the shower ran hot water continuously during this time. I wish there had been better communication with me on the timeline of when this would be fixed. Because I was not told when the maintenance men was coming until 20 minutes before he arrived I missed out on spending time with friends which is the whole reason we chose to rent this house and travel to St. Louis. I was disappointed.
Mary Kate M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yunwei C.
23 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick fall family trip to STL
Great location! Our family used to live in the same neighborhood and we really appreciated the close proximity to Tower Grove Park, the Science Center, zoo, and Botanical Gardens. Extra bonus from being across the street from one of our favorite neighborhood cafes (Fiddlehead Fern). Very clean! My wife commented that it was one of the cleaner Vrbos we’ve stayed at.
Yunwei C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron K.
18 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Five stars!
Aaron K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trena H.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay at this home. Communication was the best we’ve ever had with a VRBO and the house was great! Plenty of room for our friends and family.
Trena H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Becci C.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Central location rental
Great location for large family groups exploring downtown Dt Louis attractions.
Bedrooms are comfortable. bathrooms are well appointed.
Becci C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
spacious and clean
Very spacious and very clean! Family of six, all adults. Having the extra bedrooms and bathrooms was a big deal! All of our venues were less than 10 minutes away and made for an easy commute. Will be returning in the future.
Kim S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lacee M.
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Thanksgiving with family
We rented both the Left and Right side of the Shaw property for our family and extended family. Both places were clean and accommodating. The beds were very comfortable! The neighborhood is cute and has a number of wakable restaurants and coffee shops. We will definitely stay here again!
Lacee M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Aug 2023
St. Louis
Perfect location. Good communication and quick response.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Barbara B.
12 Jul 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Handy Access
We stayed at this property for a family vacation. The location was great for getting to various attractions. The neighborhood that the house was located in seems to be undergoing revitalization, and there were so fun shops, etc. The size of the house was great for our family. The property was not very well taken care of, as the baseboards were filthy and the walls and woodwork definitely needed to be painted.
Barbara B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a Family
This a a beautiful older home and had plenty of room for the 10 of us. It was very conveniently located to all the places we wanted to see. It's in a lovely neighborhood. There were two parking spots in the back and then safe, available parking on the street.