Defiance Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Exterior Steps Required | 950 Sq Ft
Exterior | Shared Front Porch | 1st-Floor Apartment
Shared Front Porch
Living Room | Sleeper Sofa | Smart TV
Living Room
Living Room
Hallway | Original Decor
Hallway
The 'Farmhouse' Unit
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Dining Area
Dining Area
Bedroom 1 | Queen Bed
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bedroom 2 | Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
Parking | Gravel Driveway (2 Vehicles)
Shared Porch
Shared Porch
Wooded Views
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4.64

'The Ruebling House' Historic Defiance Apartment!

Property ID: 447910Defiance, MO, US
Sleeps 62 BR1 BA
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Description

Leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind when you escape to The Farmhouse, a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental. Constructed in 1906, The Ruebling House once served as the general store and living quarters of one of Defiance's founding fathers, August Ruebling. This historical apartment sits just outside of St. Louis and combines the original, antique finishes with updated amenities, and offers a convenient location near hiking trails and Missouri's award-winning wineries!

Amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Central Heating
  • Self Check-In
  • Wireless Internet (WIFI)
  • Free Parking
  • Central Air Conditioning

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Location Details

GET OUTDOORS: Katy Trail (0.1 miles), Matson Hill Trail (2.4 miles), Lost Valley Hiking Trail (2.9 miles), Weldon Springs Conservation Area (4.0 miles), Klondike Trail Head (4.0 miles), Lewis & Clark Trailhead Weldon Springs (6.4 miles), Broemmelsiek Park (6.9 miles), Busch Greenway Trailhead (7.6 miles), Pine Trail (11.3 miles), Castlewood State Park (27.8 miles)

WINERIES: Defiance Ridge Vineyards (0.9 miles), Chandler Hill Vineyards (1.5 miles), Sugar Creek Winery (2.3 miles), Montelle Winery (6.3 miles), Augusta Winery (8.5 miles), Mt. Pleasant Winery (8.6 miles), Noboleis Vineyards (9.3 miles), Balducci Vineyards (11.0 miles), Quarry Wine Garden (11.5 miles), Blumenhof Winery (14.7 miles), Cedar Lake Cellars (19.7 miles), Renaissance Wine Garden (23.8 miles), Holy Grail Winery & Vineyard (26.8 miles)

ST. LOUIS MUST-DOS: The Butterfly House (19.4 miles), Six Flags St. Louis (30.3 miles), The Magic House, St Louis Children's Museum (31.2 miles), Saint Louis Zoo (33.0 miles), Missouri Botanical Garden (35.7 miles), The Gateway Arch (39.5 miles)

AIRPORT: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (28.5 miles)

Reviews

4.64
14 reviews

  • Great location for The Katy Trail!

    5/5

    Great location for the Katy Trail and wineries nearby. The beds were super comfortable and had great sheets and pillows. The kitchen was stocked with everything that you would need. We could sit on the front porch and hear live music from across the street.

    Karen
    Published May 13, 2025
    Manager's Response:

    From the owner: "Thanks, Karen, for the kind words. Come back and stay with us again sometime."

  • Perfect Location and Apartments

    5/5

    My family rented all 4 apartments on this property for our family and the bridal party for my daughter's wedding. The property was absolutely perfect and less than a mile from the venue.

    Marcie
    Published October 3, 2024

  • Clean and Quiet

    5/5

    What a beautiful area. This was perfect for a girls trip. The local wineries are very close and wonderful. Very well kept and nice property.

    *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

    Greg K.
    Published October 3, 2023

  • Cute place

    5/5

    Nice place and good communication! Couldn't have asked for more.

    Angela
    Published September 21, 2023

  • OK STAY

    3/5

    FOR SUCH A NICE HOME AND THE AMOUNT OF MONEY CHARGED WE FOUND THE KITCHEN TO BE LACKING IN ANY DECENT POTS, PANS AND BOWLS AND DISHES. IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO COOK A MEAL FOR OUR FAMILY. THIS HOME SEEMS MORE SUITED TO COUPLES WHO MIGHT VISIT THE AREA AND EAT OUT.

    JOHNNY
    Published July 15, 2023
    Manager's Response:

    Hi Johnny, we followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: Our goal is ensure that our guests have an exceptional stay with us.
    - We recognize the importance of ensuring all of our amenities are in guest ready and we sincerely apologize for any lack of kitchen essentials during your stay. We inspected the inventory of the supplies for the kitchen and confirmed that the cookware available for guest use was in excellent condition. Guests can rest assured that we have increased the dishware to accommodate a setting of eight and supplied the home with additional cookware.
    - Communication is important to us and we maintain consistent availability. We encourage guests to reach out with any questions or concerns so we have the opportunity to address them immediately.
    Thanks for your valuable feedback as we continue to improve for future guests!

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