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Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate

Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate

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Close up Front Entrance
Secure - Private - Electronic Entrance
Front Courtyard
Back Patio Overlook with Fountain

Overview of Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Saint Albans, MO
  • Popular LocationPurina Farms16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSix Flags St. Louis24 min drive
  • Popular LocationAugusta Winery44 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the Missouri River and the St. Albans valley, you will find the historic and majestic Studio Inn at St. Albans. Built in the early 1900s by the renowned architect, Theodore Link, who also designed the St. Louis Union Station. The Studio Inn served as the storied summer home of Irene Walter Johnson, wife of Oscar Johnson, co-founder of the International Shoe Company. Today, the beautifully renovated home offers guests all the expected comforts along with modern conveniences for the perfect get-away or retreat, for family, friends or corporate events. Accommodating 12 guests with six bedrooms and 5.5 baths, billiards and game room, fireplaces, gourmet Kitchen, dining room, meeting room, sitting room with TV, picturesque courtyard overlooking the vineyard with outdoor furniture, the Studio Inn will be perfect for family or adult experiences. All food or drink for planned events will be provided by our exclusive caterers. The small community offers dining at Head’s Store, quaint and historically significant to the area. We can also offer access at an additional charge to The Country Club of St. Albans through our private membership. Amenities offered at the Club include golf, tennis, outdoor swimming and dining. Walking around the St. Albans Lake path with the children enjoying the playground is also a relaxing outing for the entire family. There is a lake, biking, fishing and other family activities within close proximity to the home. Nearby tourist attractions include Purina Farms, Six Flags St. Louis, Taubman Prestige Outlet stores and Shaw’s Nature Preserve. With the help of our Wedding Sales Coordinator, The Studio Inn can also host an exquisite Weekend Wedding. Please visit our website and submit a request for more information for weddings, receptions and planned events.

Property manager

Datra Herzog

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Contact owner directly for wedding and events.

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Contact owner directly for wedding and events.
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saint Albans

Located in Saint Albans, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. St. Louis Premium Outlets and Taubman Prestige Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shaw Nature Reserve and Robertsville State Park. Six Flags St. Louis and Hurricane Harbor are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Saint Albans, MO

What's nearby

  • Purina Farms - 16 min drive
  • Six Flags St. Louis - 24 min drive
  • Augusta Winery - 44 min drive
  • Sugar Creek Winery - 44 min drive
  • Montelle Winery - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Station - 36 min drive
  • St. Louis, MO (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Point Labaddie Brewery - 19 min drive
  • The Hawthorne Inn - 12 min drive
  • Defiance Ridge Vineyards - 40 min drive
  • Coal Fire Grill & Tap - 12 min drive
  • Montelle Winery - 46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Remodeled Private Hilltop Estate - Great for Families/Golf/Corporate located?

Situated in Saint Albans, this golf holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Missouri River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Meramec River. Purina Farms is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 4th of July!
I rented this house as a halfway meeting point for our family to get together to celebrate my husbands retirement. The most outstanding thing was how over the top all those helping with our plans at St. Albans were. From Datra who is the house manager, to Petiri and Sophie who helped with check-in and all our particular plans. To Schuyler who got the guys t-times. To Linda the manager at the St. Albans country club. All were especially kind, friendly and helpful. The house is beautiful and the the views amazing. The few downsides were that the kitchen was on the lower level and taking the spiral stairs up and down 1 or 2 flights was a bit hard on some of our old knees. Also, that the pool room is separate. The layout of the place is not clear on the website. But again we all had a wonderful time! Hope to return again. Thanks, Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Duane D.

This place is amazing! What a get away.
I spent a long weekend here with some friends and just had a fantastic time. Patio views are fantastic looking over the vineyard, golf course and river valley. Great layout for group gatherings as well as private places to get away. Very warm historic feel to the Inn. Golf at St. Albans is also a must do for golfers. We were also fortunate enough to have dinner down at the Old Barn Inn. Must Do!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ucee P.

OUTSTANDING!
Simply put - an outstanding venue to spend a vacation. The accommodations were spacious, the amenities were superb and the views were spectacular! We spent and extend golf weekend (Thurs thru Sun) and the property manager was very helpful throughout our stay. Looking forward to another visit!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Beautiful, scenic and private
This house is amazing! Our family felt like royalty. The area, known as St. Albans has a lake, a country club that you can use including 36 holes of golf, walking paths and a general store. The host was great and the home is behind gates so your stay is both private and relaxing. Sweeping views of the new vineyard and Missouri River look like something out of a movie. We will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Meng W.

Beautiful house but poor managment
We rented the entire house for a week. The house is historic, beautiful with updated bathrooms and kitchen. We invited our friends to stay with us. There are plenty rooms in this house for us to spread out and also get together. There is a convenient store nearby and it's easy to drive to grocery stores in the community. The views are fabulous in this area. We had a great time. However, here is the hassle I have had to deal with in the past half a year, which is really frustrating for me and has completely tainted my view of this house. As a responsible human being who likes to have peace of mind, especially on vacation, I purchased the travel insurance Homeaway provided in case anything happened. Unfortunately, we did have an incident and broke a porcelain fishbowl (or furniture vase) during our stay. We reported to the manager and provided the insurance details such that the vase could be replaced. However, when the insurance company tried to obtain the necessary documents from the house to get the official price to pay for the vase they were met with continued refusal to provide the relevant information. This involved numerous calls and emails from both my insurance company and me, but we never got the needed documents from the manager of the house. As a result of the broken vase they refused to return my deposit even though we made many efforts to get it replaced through my insurance and only failed to do so due to their incompetence. Overall, I do not think this house is ready for any customs want to try to have a relaxed vacation, despite the beauty of the place.

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Hosted by Datra Herzog

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