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Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood!

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Experience the grandeur of St. Louis' World's Fair era at The World's Fair Retreat, nestled in the charming Tower Grove East neighborhood. This unique retreat is designed with Victorian-era elegance, complete with art, antiques, and memorabilia from the 1904 fair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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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.

Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood!

**Note: If you book for dates Oct 15-22 we are offering a 25% discount - because there will be zero to limited access of the front door (due to porch repairs), and you will need to use the rear entrance and backyard to enter & exit the property, which may be an inconvenience……. ……. The World's Fair Retreat will not only give you one of the most unique and enjoyable stays in the Midwest, but it will also take you back in time to 1904 when St. Louis was not only a major industrial empire, but a crown jewel of the ENTIRE WORLD - thanks to the 1904 World's Fair held in the Forest Park of St. Louis. This retreat is situated in the cozy and hip Tower Grove East neighborhood, where true STL city locals live, shop, eat, drink, and be merry! A one-of-a-kind St. Louis experience you will not forget!

You'll be enchanted by the elegant design/decor that is ALL based around the early century Victorian era and the STL World's Fair. The retreat is completely decorated with art, photos, aerial maps, antiques, original postcards, books, and memorabilia from the fair that will give any visitor or history buff a true understanding of how truly grand this event was.

More than just 1 or 2? No problem - there is a queen sized memory foam sleeper sofa in the living room AND a queen sized memory foam pull out bed in the dining room. AND there's also a full tea/coffee station along with a few breakfast items we keep stocked for you (which is fun to prepare and then enjoy in the relaxing breakfast room). Perfect for helping you get energized in the mornings!

Ready to go explore? There are 2 road bikes available onsite for guests to rent for a minimal fee (see in pics). Gorgeous Tower Grove Park is only 4 blocks away, the Grand Ave. strip is about 6 blocks away, and the Missouri Botanical Garden is about 1 mile away! Plus...there’s so much more to see in the surrounding area!

There’s always plenty of free street parking right in front of the house. It’s a very quiet block, so there’s not a lot of traffic of activity.

Please advise: there is a security camera on the exterior of the house to protect our guests and the property, and to deter guests from throwing unauthorized parties.

**please be sure to read over all of the house rules before booking**

**MAKE SURE your guest count is accurate when booking, otherwise your reservation total can change or increase
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*NEIGHBORHOOD DETAILS
The Tower Grove East neighborhood is conveniently located near 2 highways and a number of popular city attractions, parks, and neighborhoods. The retreat is only 1 block away from one of the best (and highest Yelp rated) BBQ joints in the city - The Shaved Duck. Also very close by in walking distance is another handful of popular local bars, restaurants, convenient stores, and Tower Grove Park.

Tower Grove Park
This wooded Victorian strolling park rewards meandering. Its 340 kinds of trees could chart every shade of green, and they attract 200 kinds of birds, from red-shafted flickers and monk parakeets to ospreys and ring-billed gulls. Henry Shaw developed the park to give St. Louis “a grand pleasure ground,” with wide lanes for horse-drawn carriages, gates guarded by zinc griffins, and exotic pavilions and gazebos. Every few feet, there’s something to see: lions copied from the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, heroic sculptures (Shakespeare’s here), busts (including Mozart), and antiquities (columns from the Old Courthouse and stone “ruins” from the old Lindell Hotel, reflected in one of the most picturesque ponds in St. Louis). Park officials also recently uncovered a long-forgotten stream on the park's east side, accenting it with rain gardens and native plants on either side.

Tower Grove Park - key events
- Tower Grove Pride Fest
- Festival of Nations
- Food Truck Friday’s
- Tuesday & Saturday Farmer’s Market
- Outdoor Yoga on Saturday’s
- Monday eve Concerts In The Park

Missouri Botanical Gardens
- Whitaker Music Festival: every Wednesday night with live music (May through July)
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>>>LOYALTY PROGRAM: Stay with us twice (at the same property), and you’ll receive 5% OFF of your stays FOR LIFE at that property. If you make it to 10 stays, then we will give you one free night to stay with us at any of our properties.
(Note: this only pertains to nightly rate costs, does not include any fees or taxes).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Nicotine detector inside of the house to detect

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Rules

Please respect and follow our rules, or fees do apply for breaking them.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: $500 fine if violated

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Security camera on the exterior of the house

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Nicotine detector inside of the house to detect

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
Note from host: Security camera on the exterior of the house
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 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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The World's Fair Retreat
The 1904 World's Fair Retreat St. Louis
The 1904 World's Fair Retreat Private vacation home
The 1904 World's Fair Retreat Private vacation home St. Louis

About the area

Map
St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • St. Louis University - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Busch Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Enterprise Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gateway Arch - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • St. Louis Union Station - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 9 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rooster - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Shaved Duck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crafted - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪CBGB - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood!?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood! on 6 Nov 2025 start from AU$259.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-out at Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood! located?

Located in Tower Grove East, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Tower Grove Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Busch Stadium. Cherokee Street and Anheuser-Busch Brewery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Centrally located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, comfortable furnishings, quiet street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Great Stay

A+
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babu R.

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

Great location & beautiful decor

Would totally stay there again. I attended a party at a restaurant nearby in the new year eve and did not wanted to drive back home after drinking, once I live about 35 minutes away. It was a great stay, the place is organized & clean. Very beautiful and well taken care.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna D.

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

Cute theme

Theme was super cute and so was the area! Stayed for one night and it was a comfortable stay for the time being :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Perfect!

Second time staying here and wont be the last!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

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

Wonderful!

Such a cozy house! Everything was great and so clean. Only thing is I wish we were able to stay longer 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

St. Louis Trip

This place was so unique!!! It was perfect for just the two of us but could also work for some others to stay as well. Just to look around at all the “details” that were put into this place was so cool! It was a very easy place to find and was in the perfect area for all the things we wanted to do! Would definitely recommend this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Awesome stay!

The neighborhood and decor were great! This probably wouldn't be the best choice for kids because there are many delicate decor items, but it's such beautiful space! There was some
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison s.

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

nice place

The location is very convenient. I would prefer more lights in the bedroom and better water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

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

Convenient Tower Park

Very nice accommodation just up from our son’s house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Fun time in St Louis

Nice quiet area. Close to everything. Murphy bed was comfortable as was the queen bed in the bedroom. Cardinal game, Clydesdales, beer and Nate Bargatze at the beautiful Fox theater. Enjoyed our downtime at the 1904 Worlds Fair retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

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

A True Home Away From Home

Everything about this property is absolutely lovely. It was my second time staying this year, and it was just as great as the first. The Christmas decorations were an adorable added touch this go around! The neighborhood it’s located in is quiet and it is very easy to get to wherever else you want to go in the city from it. Thank you for sharing with us, it was the perfect weekend away! We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sierra T.

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

Excellent experience

My family and I needed a place to stay while attending a nearby event, and this was perfect. The location was incredibly convenient, close to everywhere we needed to go. And the rental itself is in a beautiful part of the city. Everything was clean and in good order, we were very comfortable during our stay. The fold out beds are very comfortable and did not leave us feeling cramped in the space when they were folded out. We also needed to check in early and our host communicated with us through the whole process, and was very accommodating while also working within the schedule of the cleaner. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah T., Effingham, Illinois US

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

Great place in the heart of st. Louis

A friend and I stayed at the World Fair Retreat and it was a perfect place to stay in St. Louis. Very clean, organized, and decorated beautifully. We felt very safe there also. Down the road just 0.1 mile, was a restaurant called the Shaved Duck, which we really enjoyed. We also loved that there were a selection of teas and coffee, chamomile tea before bed was delightful. Will definitely stay here again if in the area! Thank you to the great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H., Nashville, TN

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

What a gem!

You will love your stay at this incredible property! From the cool and unique decor to the fascinating photos and information... it's impeccably clean too. Do not miss nearby Tower Grove Park! It is absolutely gorgeous. We fell in love with it. The hosts are wonderful as well. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

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

Fun getaway

My daughter and I had a terrific time in St. Louis as we rolled in for a concert. This place is wonderful, cozy, and very convenient to all of the best features in the city. It's right in the heart of a very historic part of St. Louis, and if you're a fan of architecture, you will love it. My daughter took the bedroom, and I took the pullout couch, and we were both very comfortable. It's decorated beautifully with the 1904 World's Fair theme, and we enjoyed our time in St. Louis very much! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Perfect stay for a baseball weekend

Wonderful property in a fairly quiet neighborhood close to everything Cardinal Baseball. The 1908 World’s Fair decor is the rich, gooey icing on the cake at this well located, well maintained property. Comfortable, roomy, clean, great bed and amenities, very good kitchen and superb plumbing. I wanted to take the shower home with me. Tony made it easy and stress free, allowing me to concentrate on baseball and other St. Louis activities I’ve always enjoyed, like dinner on The Hill and a trip to Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard stand out on Chippewa Street. Will. Be. Back…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah A A.

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

Tower Grove

The house was beautifully decorated with many pieces from world’s fair era. It was in a conveniently located area. However, we felt the owners needed to keep up on maintaining the rental. The bathroom towels were stained, and shower had no water pressure. The combination lock on front door would cycle without opening several times. It generally took 3 tries before opening. We are over 65, the front stairs are steep without any railings. Something to hold onto would be great. Overall we enjoyed ourselves, but feel some updates would help immensely improve this site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Bessie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice location; disappointing fees

My husband, two kids and I stayed at the property for six nights over the Thanksgiving holiday. The home is cute and the location is great. The owners also let us check in half an hour early, which we appreciated. We were very disappointed with the fee structure and how we were nickel and dimed through the process. We paid an extra cleaning fee and then an extra fee for additional people, in addition to our six night rent, which was already adding up. At the end of our stay, we took out all of our trash and put everything away carefully. A few days later, we were informed that we’d have an additional amount deducted from our deposit because it took an extra load of laundry and extra time to clean than normal. There was nothing out of the ordinary - some crumbs on the counter, the stovetop needed to be wiped down. I can’t believe they’d charge extra on top of all of their already extra fees. We had a nice stay and then that experience left a very bad taste.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot for a quick trip to St Louis! Really cool and unique decor. Parking was easy and the place was tidy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean, good location, a well maintained backyard, cute furnishings. Would happy stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Awesome

We had the best time, and the house was perfect. Several times we walked to the park and to the local shops. It was a great getaway. We had a bit of struggle getting the bikes but the host responded well and took care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

July 4th stay

We enjoyed our stay and found the home very comfortable and in a great neighborhood.I would highly recommend staying here and would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne H.

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

Worlds Fair 1904 Retreat

We enjoyed all of the memorbilla and historical information
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025