Title: Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC 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 # Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC Family-friendly holiday home in St. Louis ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91196800/91196701/w983h683x21y0-99d688d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91196800/91196701/152377d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91196800/91196701/w906h683x59y0-f0c5ea45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91196800/91196701/w906h683x59y0-6471d9fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91200000/91196800/91196701/360ab12d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near St. Louis Zoo, Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC provides a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available ## 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. ### Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC \*\*NO CLEANING AT CHECKOUT! Family and dog friendly! Centrally located to everything St Louis has to offer! Located on a safe and quiet, family and pet friendly street which ends in a cul-de-sac. Stay for the day, a week, or a month or more. Quick access to highways 64/40 & 44. 5-10 minutes away: Forest Park, Zoo, Wash U, SLU, The Hill, major hospitals, FOX Theatre, Central West End, Delmar Loop, Science Center, Clayton business Dist, Chaifetz Arena, Missouri Botanical Garden. Less than 15 minutes away: Downtown St. Louis, The Arch, Union Station, casinos, Aquarium, Cardinals/Blues/Battlehawks/STL City SC games. Airport 15-20 minutes from property. On site free parking. We share a wide driveway with the next door neighbor. Please park on the side of the driveway closest to our home. 2 cars can fit on our side of the driveway. Street parking is also available. \* Dog friendly, large fenced in yard. DOGS MUST BE HOUSE BROKEN AND NONDESTRUCTIVE. No cats please. \* Laundry and play area in the basement. \* All linens and towels washed in free and clear laundry detergent. \* NO PARTIES ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### 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 - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Sledding 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96290000/96281200/96281110/90066fbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tamm Ave 3-BR Retreat Dogtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=96281110&PinnedHotelID=96281110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83550000/83544500/83544447/w1427h960x9y0-56e62c2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright & open | family & pets | fenced yard, deck Dogtown - 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Please leave all beds that were slept in unmade. We will take care of the rest! Thank You! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No cleaning required for checkout. No parties or smoking in the house. Pets are not allowed on the sofas or beds. Please tidy up after your pets. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: Pets must be house broken and non-destructive. ### 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 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 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 ## About the area ![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%7C38.62711%2C-90.29864&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=akCjPxtEPLMj4zNgAU2YYKROiV4=) St. Louis, MO #### What's nearby - Forest Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - St. Louis Zoo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - St. Louis Art Museum - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles - The Muny Theater - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Skinker Station - 4 min drive - St. Louis Gateway Station - 10 min drive - Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min walk - ‪Slim Chickens - ‬17 min walk - ‪Hi-Pointe Drive-In - ‬14 min walk - ‪Heavy Riff Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk - ‪Colombo's Cafe & Tavern - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### How much is parking at Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC located? > This family-friendly St. Louis holiday home is located in Dogtown, within 1 mi (2 km) of Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo. Jewel Box and Washington University in St. Louis are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dogtown: St. Louis Family Favorite! Forest Park, Zoo, Arch, SLU, WashU, Yard,BJC Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 40 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Concordia Seminary We had a very nice stay! ##### Laura T. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt L. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St Louis Zoo trip Great location! Very clean home, perfect for family trip to STL and the zoo. Would stay again for sure! ##### Matt L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan M. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend Stay From the time we booked this place until checkout the host was great! She provided everything we would need for 4 babies and 4 adults for a long weekend away. The home is in a location that provides quick access to all the places to go in St. Louis. It was clean, comfortable, and easy to find. We would stay here again! ##### Evan M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry J. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this Place Loved this place. This is the second time we stayed here and each time as been great! Looking forward to our next trip to STL. ##### Jerry J. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter M. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Lisa was an excellent host and the property was very clean and nice! ##### Peter M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina A. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything here was absolutely amazing. The host very responsive and helpful with everything. She made everything super accommodating and even had a bunch of useful things at the house to use. The house was very cozy and the neighborhood was great. 10/10 would recommend. ##### Christina A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley B. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The residence surpassed our expectations. It was an ideal home for our family of seven. The neighborhood was lovely, just blocks from the zoo. Communication with the homeowner was excellent. We eagerly anticipate booking again and thank you, Lisa. ##### Ashley B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann Y. 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great girls weekend trip! We had such a wonderful girls trip to St. Louis. The property was a great central location for us. The house was just perfect for us. Lisa is an amazing host and we would love to stay here again in a future trip! ##### Ann Y. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Staci E. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St Louis getaway Perfect location for our trip with so many great restaurants near by. This will be our go to home when in St Louis ##### Staci E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan L. 27 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice We had a wonderful stay. And loved that we could bring our dogs. ##### Ryan L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and clean! Adorable and close to everything. Would highly recommend! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica M. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & Convenient We just wrapped up a wonderful stay at this VRBO, and it truly delivered on comfort, cleanliness, and convenience. The space was inviting and family-friendly, with thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. From the well-stocked kitchen to the cozy beds, everything was exactly as described—if not better.The location was ideal—close to local attractions but tucked away enough to enjoy some peace and quiet. Our hosts were incredibly responsive and welcoming, offering clear instructions and great recommendations. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests’ experience. ##### Jessica M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arketa V. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! I loved this property for my first time in St. Louis! The location was central to many of the places we visited, the check in/check out process was easy, and the host was great with communicating with me from the time I booked the house to the time I checked out! The host also offered many great suggestions for things to do/places to eat/etc! ##### Arketa V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea E. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable house! This house was perfect for our short stay in St Louis! The house was just as described, the owner was super easy to work with the and the house was adorable! ##### Andrea E. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott M. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Beautiful, little property in a quiet neighborhood. Very clean. Equipped with everything we needed for a great stay. ##### Scott M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey E. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feels like home! This is our 2nd time at this charming house in Dogtown, with our dog! Lisa’s place is charming and full of amenities! Super clean, the beds are comfortable and the area is so quaint!!! We will definitely stay here every time we come through St. Louis! ##### Stacey E. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel L. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for families! We loved staying at Lisa’s place! It had everything we needed (and more!) for two young toddlers. She had everything set out for us and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. Lisa was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating—we’d love to stay there again! ##### Rachel L. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey K. 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick family trip Lisa was absolutely incredible. She had great recommendations for our family and was very communicative. We loved the house too. Would absolutely recommend staying there ##### Lacey K. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay! This home was super clean and comfortable! Had everything we needed and more! Great fenced in yard and the location was great! Lisa was so wonderful and provided tons of information on places to see and restaurants to try. I would stay here in a heartbeat again! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!! ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Ann M. 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in dog town Cute, clean place and very convenient location to everything St. Louis has to offer. Lisa is a great host and very attentive to everything we needed. We loved that we could bring our dog, and everything is very pet friendly. The neighborhood, "Dogtown" lives up to it's name. ##### Mary Ann M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey E. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dog friendly in Dogtown! We’ve actually stayed at this beautiful home several times now as we travel with our dog from AZ to MI! We love staying here with a large backyard with lots of grass and fenced in! Perfect for our golden and us! Always stocked with snacks and coffee! The beds are super comfortable! And the place is super quiet! Look forward to coming again next year! ##### Stacey E. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little home Property was amazing. Cute little house with very nice backyard. Was located minutes from everywhere. Lisa was amazing recommending places to go!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary T. 20 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Very cozy, great for the doggies, comfy beds, and large yard! What’s not to love. ##### Mary T. Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tnea T. 6 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful clean comfortable home! It was perfect for a family of 7 visiting the zoo that was only 8 minutes away. My favorite part was having a driveway it's usually of street parking. ##### Tnea T. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan E. 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Super convenient location. Perfect size for family of 4. Well and thoughtfully appointed. Very comfortable, very clean. Great communication, Lisa us super helpful with suggestions for dining and activities nearby. Recommended without hesitation. ##### Bryan E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024