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4.5
‘The Merlot Bungalow’ Defiance Tiny Home on Trail
Property ID: 519429Defiance, MO, US
Sleeps 30 BR1 BA
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of St. Louis with a stay at this chic countryside vacation rental in Defiance, MO. 'Merlot Bungalow' offers a studio interior with a bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette, perfect for couples and small families seeking modern simplicity. When you're not out sampling local wineries or hiking along the nearby Katy Trail, you can unwind at this tiny home retreat with a charcoal grill, a fire pit, and peaceful natural surroundings.
Amenities
- Central Heating
- Kitchen
- Free Parking
- Wireless Internet (WIFI)
- Central Air Conditioning
Map
Location Details
HIKING TRAILS: Katy Trail access (walking distance), Lost Valley Hiking Trail (3 miles), Weldon Springs Conservation Area (4 miles), Lewis & Clark Trailhead Weldon Springs (6 miles), August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area (9 miles)
NEARBY PARKS: The Historic Daniel Boone Home (6 miles), Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center (7 miles), Broemmelsiek Park Astronomy Site (8 miles), Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park (18 miles), Castlewood State Park (29 miles)
WINERIES & VINEYARDS: Defiance Ridge Vineyards (0.6 miles), Chandler Hill Vineyards (2 miles), Sugar Creek Winery (3 miles), Montelle Winery (7 miles), Augusta Winery (9 miles), Mt. Pleasant Winery (9 miles)
ST. LOUIS HOT SPOTS: The Butterfly House (19 miles), Six Flags St. Louis (30 miles), The Magic House, St Louis Children's Museum (31 miles), Saint Louis Zoo (33 miles), Missouri Botanical Garden (35 miles), The Gateway Arch (39 miles)
AIRPORT: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (28 miles)
Reviews
4.56 reviews
5/5 Wonderful stay. The tiny house was very comfortable and extremely clean. We can’t say enough about how gracious the hosts are. We will definitely be booking again very soon.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
5/5 Very nice, clean, and cute! I’m so glad we stayed here. We attended a wedding at one of the nearby wineries and it was convenient not to have to drive back to town in the dark on unfamiliar roads. Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Tiny House Glamping
4/5 Overall decent stay in the Merlot Bungalow. I was initially concerned about the air conditioning in the unit given how hot and steamy it was outside, but the air conditioner worked fantastically for the entire trip. We had a few minor hang-ups: the WiFi never connected/worked the entire time and cell service is spotty; there were several dead bugs throughout; and both my friend and I woke up in the middle of the night with a bug crawling on us. However, if you go in with the mindset that you are glamping (you are in a campground after all), none of these things are deal breakers. The tiny house is set up nicely for those who want to spend their day hiking, visiting wineries, or enjoying the Katy Trail. We would visit again.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
We loved our stay!
5/5 We loved our stay and will be telling our friends!
home was great but....
3/5 ....I emailed the hub contact before I left home to ask if the coffee pot took grounds or K pods. No answer. Zero. Nada. Zilch.
Why didn't you answer a simple email when you proclaimed to have all my needs covered?
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