The Urban Refuge | 3BR | Fireplace+Backyard+W/D

Summary:

Welcome to the Urban Refuge, a stunning 3BR house in an unbeatable Saint Louis location. Nestled between the picturesque Tower Grove Park and the vibrant South Grand district, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and excitement. Explore the park, sample one of the many international dining options on South Grand, and unwind with a cozy nightcap by the fireplace. After a restful night's sleep, start your day right with a morning coffee in the peaceful backyard.



The Space:

☆ The Urban Refuge highlights ☆



● Beautifully landscaped, large, private fenced backyard

● Outdoor dining set for 6 with umbrella - perfect for enjoying morning coffee!

● Gorgeous hardwood floors

● Artfully decorated interior

● Living room fireplace serves as a focal point for intimate gatherings. Gather around the hearth and create new memories with your family and friends

● Spacious living area spanning 1716 sq ft

● Track lighting adds a touch of ambiance

● Flexible automated self check-in with easy-to-follow photo instructions

● Secure smart keypad entry for your peace of mind

● Central heating and cooling for year-round comfort

● Comfortable workspace with complimentary high-speed internet connection

● Fully-equipped designer kitchen featuring

 ○ Complimentary coffee + tea to start you

 ○ Disposal

 ○ Brita purified water

 ○ Chef-ready with pots + pans, dishware, glasses, utensils, and basic condiments (cooking oil, salt + pepper)

 ○ Custom cabinetry

 ○ Stainless dishwasher

 ○ Stainless microwave

 ○ Stainless oven

 ○ Stainless refrigerator

 ○ Elegan marble countertops

 ○ Stylish Edison pendant light fixtures

 ○ Marble-topped kitchen island with pub stools

● Two main bedrooms feature comfortable high-end 12" queen-size memory foam mattresses with high-quality cotton sheets

● Third bedroom includes a twin-size day bed with trundle, also with comfortable high-end memory foam mattresses and high-quality cotton sheets

● En-suite master bedroom fireplace provides a warm retreat on cold winter nights

● Full-length mirror

● Fully equipped en-suite master bathroom featuring

 ○ Fresh towels

 ○ Complimentary high-quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash

 ○ Stainless fixtures

 ○ Gorgeous frameless shower with dual stainless rain and hand-held shower heads

 ○ His-and-hers vanity

● Fully equipped main bathroom featuring

 ○ Fresh towels

 ○ Complimentary high-quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash

 ○ Stainless fixtures

 ○ Combination bathtub and shower

● Convenient downstairs half bath

● Enjoy your favorite shows and movies on the 50" 4k smart tv with complimentary Max

● En-suite 32" smart tvs in each of the two main bedrooms with complimentary Netflix

● In-unit stackable washer + dryer (detergent pods provided)

● Immaculately clean | Our cleaning professionals follow our comprehensive 85-point checklist to ensure the apartment is sparklingly clean for our guests

● Safe neighborhood | Tower Grove South ranked among top 30% of neighborhoods in St. Louis for safety (ranked #20 of 77 St. Louis neighborhoods - Source: St. Louis Dispatch)

● Walk Score of 79 (very walkable)

● Central location in Tower Grove South | Close to everything

 ○ Busch Stadium | 8 minutes

 ○ Gateway Arch | 10 minutes

 ○ Budweiser Brewery | 7 minutes

 ○ Barnes-Jewish Hospital | 9 minutes

 ○ Forest Park | 8 minutes

 ○ St. Louis University | 7 minutes

 ○ City Museum | 12 minutes

 ○ Botanical Gardens | 6 minutes

 ○ Delmar Loop | 14 minutes

 ○ The Grove | 7 minutes



☆ Other Things to Note ☆



☆Supplemental AC During Hot Summer Months ☆



We'd received feedback from some guests that when the outside temperature gets into the 90s-100s, the upstairs wasn't cooling enough, so we've addressed this issue by setting up an additional, portable AC upstairs, to complement the main AC throughout the warmer summer months.



☆ Long-Term Stays ☆



Unlike most other hosts, corporate housing is our specialty. We prepare our homes not just to handle the needs of guests staying a few days, but for guests staying for months or years. Not only are our homes better equipped for your needs, our long-term rates are among the most competitive available. Guests staying longer than 31 days will not be required to pay sales tax (saving an additional 17%), and will receive huge discounts on add-on services like pets and parking.



☆Parking☆



There is generally free parking right in front of the building on Wyoming (and throughout the neighborhood)



☆Check-In, Check-Out, and Support Hours☆



Check-In: 4pm-9pm

Check-Out: 10am



If you have any issues getting in, or have any questions, we're available from 9a-9p, 7 days a week!



☆Rental Policy☆



Most of our guests are incredibly respectful and kind, but occasionally we have guests who treat our home, our cleaners, and/or our neighbors with disrespect. We require all guests to agree to our rental policy, to pay any associated fines in the event of violation of these policies, and to take responsibility for any damaged or missing items. We require a credit card for incidentals, and reserve the right to place an authorization hold in the amount of $395, which will be released in full upon inspection of the property, provided that our policies were adhered to and there were no damages. We also reserve the right to perform guest identity verification and screening after booking. When you check out, you'll have the opportunity to review and accept our rental policy, which may be referred to as 'Booking Terms', 'Rental Agreement', 'Rental Policy', or by another name depending on channel you book through. Please familiarize yourself with our policy prior to booking.



☆Boarding Pass ☆



Your reservation includes Boarding Pass – an intuitive digital guidebook that makes check-in and check-out easy. With your Boarding Pass, you’ll be able to:



●Get directions to the property

●Access easy to follow photo check-in and check-out instructions

●Access guidebooks with FAQs about the property

●Purchase optional add-on services



Shortly after you book, we’ll send over your Boarding Pass, and you can complete your booking with a few easy steps:



1. Enter your details, selecting any desired add-on services

2. Verify your identity with a selfie / ID check

3. Sign rental agreement

4. Provide credit card for incidentals

5. Submit payment for selected add-on services (if applicable)



Once that’s done, the main screen of the Boarding Pass contains your check-in instructions, which will be accessible 2 hours before the check-in time.



☆Cancellations + Alterations ☆



Please consult the cancellation terms in the rental policy prior to booking to determine the amount of the refund, if any, that will be issued in the event of cancellation or alteration. We sometimes receive requests for additional refunds beyond those already offered. We understand that there are many valid reasons for needing to cancel or alter a reservation, so rather than acting as a kind of judge for the validity of each case (and in fairness to our guests who do not ask for special treatment), we refer guests to our cancellation policy to ensure it’s understood upfront and do not offer policy exceptions for any reason.



If there is some doubt as to whether you’ll potentially need to cancel the reservation, we recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your stay.



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Guest Access:

Guests will have access to all areas described in this listing with the exception of our locked storage closet, which we use for cleaning products and supplies and may not be accessed by guests.



The Neighborhood:

Take the short 2 block walk to Grand Blvd to sample the international cuisine and experience the eclectic bars of South Grand, or cross the road and take a stroll in the elegant 19th-century Victorian walking park known as Tower Grove Park. If you're here for tourism, then you've chosen the perfect location-it's a quick 10-minute (or less) drive to basically every other tourist destination in St. Louis: Soulard (Anheuser-Busch Brewery, historic district, dining/nightlife), Lafayette Square (historic district), Downtown (the arch/Laclede's landing, Busch Stadium, the Scottrade center, dining/nightlife), the Central West End (Cathedral Basilica, Forest Park, World Chess Hall of Fame, dining/nightlife), the Grove (dining/nightlife), the Hill (historic district, Italian dining), the Loop (historic district, dining/nightlife).



Interaction with Guests:

Check-in is entirely automated! When you complete the booking we'll send you detailed check-in instructions with entry codes you'll use to get into the apartment!