Title: “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76544100/76544096/b002a425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76544100/76544096/1e923d10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76544100/76544096/66471bcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76544100/76544096/6a5a3c88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76544100/76544096/c93cba87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau Extended stays at "BRICKYARD” will enjoy generous discounts through the end of the year: 20% off reservations of a week of more. And guests who stay for a month (twenty-eight days) or more will enjoy a discount of 45% off of their stay at The C.B. & Ora Dell Crabtree House, a Dutch Colonial "kit house" built in 1920! We call it "Brickyard" because as we were renovating, it seemed that everywhere we put a shovel in the ground, we found ANOTHER brick! OUR FAMOUS NEIGHBOR That may make sense when you realize that "Brickyard" sits right next to The Sherwood-Menton House (built in 1846) -- established by The Rev. Adiel Sherwood as The Cape Girardeau Academy - a Baptist school for boys; then later, The Washington Seminary for Young Women; next home to the lawyer Mr. Matthew Moore, who was editor of the Southern leaning newspaper, 'The Cape Girardeau Eagle', who fled with his family when Cape was occupied during the Civil War, leaving the house fully furnished. Seized by The Union as "Southern contraband" it first served as officers' quarters and then as a Civil War hospital. We have one of the most storied and historic houses in Cape Girardeau as our neighbor! GOING DUTCH The architectural style of "Brickyard" is Dutch Colonial Revival, a style of architecture popular in the Hudson River Valley with the early settlers of New York. In restoring the house we decided to explore that connection even further. The "Dutch" influence gets repeated throughout the house; from the Dutch door welcoming guests on the front porch to the many tulips and other flowers planted in the yard; from the blue and white, vintage "everyday" dinnerware called "Countryside", a Delft dinnerware pattern made by Wedgwood to the antique blue and white Delft porcelain and brass chandelier we imported for the kitchen! (Okay, "technically" our Delft chandelier came from Denmark ... but, close enough!) THE LAYOUT The original 1920 floorplan of this kit home on Washington Avenue was actually called, "The Washington" by The Standard Home Company. UPSTAIRS: features the "private" bedroom and bath spaces \* Bedroom 1: is a "master suite" with a modern Queen brass bed from Crate & Barrel featuring Ralph Lauren (or similar quality) bed linens. Storage is not a problem with an antique armoire and two closets -- one with a shoe drawer (soon to be completed). And at the end of the day, curl up with a favorite book, a throw blanket, and a cup of tea in the vintage plaid reading chair or two red Chinoiserie wingback chairs flanking a large round, tufted ottoman. \* Bedroom 2: This bedroom is designed to bring the outdoors in. It is furnished with a Deco inspired, burled wood "bedroom suite". This antique set from The Commonwealth of Kentucky includes a full size bed, vanity desk, and a dresser. There are two closets in this bedroom. \* Bathroom 1: is a spacious full bath with a large walk in shower supplied with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Step out of the shower and onto a hygienic diatomaceous earth bathstone while drying off with lush 100% organic Turkish cotton bath towels from Crate & Barrel. The bathroom has great lighting as well as natural light. The toilet is discretely tucked behind a wall. \* The Laundry Room - is conveniently located on the second floor and has all the essential items: ironing board, iron, spray starch, laundry detergent sheets, Oxyclean, a place to let clothes hang to dry, and brand new Samsung stackable front-loading washing machine and dryer. The MAIN FLOOR featured the "common areas" of the house for shared living. \* The Living Room - Design in the 1920's was surprisingly "modern" reflecting the discovery of atoms and the promise of an atomic age -- note the sunburst mirror behind the sofa and the four Andromeda Sputnik wall sconces by Robert Abbey. We also drew inspiration from the Palm Springs retreats of the starlit set who graced the silver screen. Desert Hollywood bungalows in places like Old Las Palmas held Bohemian and Hollywood glam elements together, in equal parts. Our interpretation of that deliberate blending of styles is perhaps best expressed by the Bohemian Bamboo Loveseat and Ottoman, the antique blonde, Japanese Tansu Chest, and the elegant Ralph Lauren Kirsten Sofa that is practically a day bed -- perfect for afternoon naps or an unexpected guest. The vintage Whittall Anglo-Wilton Persian rug in the center of the living room, called "Bird of Paradise," came from Mother Grant, matriarch of the Grant Family. This pattern was one of three matching rugs in varying sizes that she collected. Matthew J. Whittall’s handsome and durable wool carpets were made in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Living Room has the widest range of juxtaposed modern and antique pieces -- from a weighted Yamaha electronic keyboard -- the rehearsal keyboard for San Francisco Lyric Opera and Urban Opera on the south end of the room to an antique "kitchen clock" by Elias Ingraham at the north end of the room -- a wedding present given to great grandparents, Avery Rosewell, Sr, and Sarah “Sadie” Ellen (Hahn) Crites in 1913 which has faithfully chimed the hour ever since -- Or how about the Sony 50" Frame Television which hangs above an antique mantel (more on the mantel in a moment) while Mother Grant's rocker -- which rocked many-a Grant baby "many-a mile" -- now sits in the corner, observing all of the comings and goings at Brickyard. Fun fact: The light gold wall stencil, shimmering behind the Kirsten sofa, has a bee in it. See if you can spot it. The advent of kit homes brought about a standardization of certain furnishings. By 1920, most fireplace mantels in American "kit houses" were 72" long (unless it was for an extremely large mansion or a very small cottage). Sadly, the current mantel is not the original mantel at "Brickyard" - but it is 72" in length. This vintage mantel came from a house near York, Pennsylvania. And as luck would have it, the curvature of the brickwork matches the curvature of the mantel perfectly. Sometimes, you just get lucky! Yet, as beautiful as the fireplace is; it only smokes -- even after we added additional height to the chimney. But, given the size of the living room vs. the size of the fireplace, it would run you out of there in no time if it did work! \* The Dining Room - An elegant, antique Bombay chest serves as a sideboard in front of cork wallpaper on an accent wall. The accent wall was originally a closet. Back in the day, a good host would welcome guests at the front door and offer to hang up their coat, cloak, or jacket. (We reclaimed the space to add a much needed pantry in the kitchen instead.) A striking china deck filled with family heirloom dinnerware from the period holds patterns collected by aspirational aunts who dreamt of someday, finally “making it." Collecting any of these sets of dishes helped convince them (and of course their friends and neighbors) that they had indeed, successfully made it to the American middle class. The dining table and chairs belonged to “Big Mom” and “Papa," Freda and Gene Grant and this is just one of the MANY colors it was painted over time. It was the table the family used for supper when they lived out “on the farm”where The Grant Family managed the cotton production for The McMullin Estate, just north of Sikeston, in "Grant City". The table also hosted many of Papa's poker games and countless hands of Liverpool rummy with Big Mom's THIRTEEN brothers and sisters: The Lamberts of Sikeston. (Yes, THOSE Lamberts.) \* The Back Porch with a frog “gigger,” crystal chandelier, and an outdoor bathroom which was added in memory of Chip’s father, E.E. "Chuck" Grant III who would not be well with having to walk upstairs or downstairs to go to the bathroom. And you know, he was right! It is MUCH more convenient to have a toilet and sink on each floor! The “feel” of \* The Basement is reminiscent of the open floor plan of the industrial loft where we lived in The South End of San Francisco, California. Originally, it was home to a monstrous Holland coal burning furnace that was as big as “Robot” from “Lost in Space” (look it up) with eight arms running off in every direction. It filled half the space and was terribly inefficient. (Three of its five pieces are in the backyard; two pieces form the firepit.) We painted the ceiling black so it would “disappear” and the eye would be drawn to the basement windows overlooking the garden and the park, punctuated by some favorite copies of the iconic work of the clever and always irreverent graffiti artist, “Banksy." The toile paneling around the efficiency kitchenette was originally in the dining room! We had to save it; just not upstairs. THE NEIGHBORHOOD Located in Downtown Cape Girardeau, “Brickyard” sits on a high bluff, overlooking two parks: Washington Park, a neighborhood park with three acres of open space featuring a shelter with picnic tables, a large play structure with several swings and slides, and a small community garden … and Missouri Park, featuring the city skate park and a small basketball court LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION “Brickyard” is only a few blocks from: The Sherwood-Minton House - next door Washington Park - right across the street Old Lorimier Cemetery - 1 block Missouri Park - 2 blocks Broadway - shopping & dining - 3 blocks The Mississippi River - 4 blocks Century Casino - 5 blocks SEMO University - Main Campus - 6 blocks Main Street - shopping and dining - 7 blocks Show-Me Center - concert venue - 8 blocks Capaha Park - 9 blocks SEMO Houck Stadium - 10 blocks Mercy Hospital - 11 blocks SEMO River Campus - 12 blocks ACCESSIBILITY There is on-street parking directly in front of the house. From Washington Avenue a cement staircase nestled between boxwoods and solar lumiere pathlights leads up, Up, UP fifteen steps to the front yard! The path continues across the yard and up five wooden steps to the front porch. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 20 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in hallways - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Water skiing 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,560 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and return the keys • Dishwasher pods are located under the kitchen sink. • Please start the dishwasher with the dirty dishes that pare in it, even if there are just a few. Make sure you hear it start. • Pretreat used linens & stack them in/near the Laundry. • Stack gently used linens in the bedroom. • Please start a load of towels as you go; fold 2 small detergent squares in the tray, & hit start. • Please set recycling (no Styrofoam or glass) & garbage bags on the screened-in porch and text Chip. He will take it from there. • Fresh liners are in the bottom of each receptacle. • 🔑? = LR tray Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Limited Access: the daybed is in the living room and the half bath is on the back in screened-in porch (available seasonally, spring - fall). ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Cape Girardeau, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Shawnee National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center and Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Cape Girardeau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Girardeau.dx820) [View more Holiday homes in Cape Girardeau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Girardeau-Private-Holiday-Homes.d820-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.31139%2C-89.52257&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XTkJOAayT0D2pAZeYg0EyYzTNWg=) Cape Girardeau, MO ### What's nearby - Isle Casino Cape Girardeau - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Riverfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Southeast Missouri State University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Show Me Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Riverfront Bridge Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Katy O'Ferrell's Publick House - ‬9 min walk - ‪Minglewood Brewery - ‬11 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk - ‪Roni’s Mac Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is “Brickyard”-Recently Remodeled Dutch Colonial Revival in Downtown Cape Girardeau located? > This family-friendly Cape Girardeau holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Isle Casino Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri State University. Riverfront Bridge Park and The Glenn House are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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