Summary:
Ready for a quick getaway? St. James is the gateway to beautiful wineries and a microbrewery. Just a few miles away, you can enjoy trout fishing at historic Meramec Springs Park or visit nearby resorts for a float trip. St. James is also home to Missouri’s best mountain biking and hiking trail. Several award-winning restaurants are nearby, or you can stay in and enjoy a full kitchen and BBQ grill. One-car garage available for parking. Well-behaved pets are welcome!
The Space:
Welcome to Cardinal Cottage – Your Cozy Retreat in St. James!
Experience comfort and convenience in this charming 2-bedroom home, perfect for up to 4 guests. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, each room is equipped with privacy blinds for your peace and tranquility.
Outdoor lights are on a dusk-to-dawn timer, making us easy to find for late arrivals.
Restful Sleep & Entertainment:
Both bedrooms feature high-quality medium-firm memory foam mattresses, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. Relax in the living room or master bedroom, both equipped with streaming TVs—just log in to your favorite channels, and the TVs will securely log you out when you leave.
Modern Amenities:
Enjoy lightning-fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a natural gas BBQ grill on the back patio—ideal for enjoying meals outside. Traveling with little ones? We’ve got you covered with a pack and play and high chair. A one-car garage is also available for your convenience.
Important Note:
The home is near a train route, so you may occasionally hear train sounds. Many guests find it adds to the charm of the area.
Perfect Location:
Conveniently located in the heart of St. James, you’re just minutes from Maramec Spring Park, Old Route 66, St. James Golf Course, and local wineries. The home is 100 miles from St. Louis International Airport (about a 1 hour 45 minute drive), 42 miles from Ft. Leonard Wood (about a 45-50 minute drive), and 120 miles from Springfield, MO (about a 2 hour drive).
Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
To ensure our professional cleaning service can prepare the home for the next guests, early check-ins or late check-outs are rarely accommodated. Please book an additional day if you need more flexibility.
Important Information:
•Rental agreement required for stays of 14 days or more.
•Well-behaved pets are welcome, and our home features a pet-friendly environment for your furry friends.
•Low Cleaning Fees: The base nightly rate includes up to 2 guests. Each additional guest incurs a $15 per night fee for extra cleaning and laundry.
•For your safety, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are installed.
Book your stay at Cardinal Cottage today and enjoy the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and the charm of St. James, MO!.
Guest Access:
Access to entire home and and additional one car garage parking.
The Neighborhood:
Nice quiet neighborhood, very close to the attractions St James has to offer. It should be noted that the home is close to train tracks and you will occasionally hear the train.
WHAT’S AROUND?
WINERIES:
St James Winery - 1.5 mi / 5 min drive
Meramec Vineyards - 1.8 mi / 5 min drive
Spencer Manor Winery - 2.2 mi / 6 min drive
LOCAL EATS:
Rich's Famous Burgers - 0.5 mi / 2 min drive
Just A Taste - 0.7 mi / 3 min drive
McDonald’s - 1 mi / 3 min drive
Country Bobs Cafe - 1.6 mi / 5 min drive
Public House - 1.6 mi / 5 min drive
Sybills St James - 1.7 mi / 5 min drive
Colton’s Steakhouse - 10.7 mi / 14 min drive
NACL+H2O - 11.2 mi / 15 min drive
Di Trapani's - 11.2 mi / 15 min drive
Longhorn Steakhouse - 12.1 mi / 16 min drive
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
I-44 - 1 mi / 3 min drive
Tiger Shark Water Park & Park - 0.6 mi / 2 min drive
Nelson Hart Park / Ballfields / Fairgrounds - 1.3 mi / 4 min drive
Forest City Mountain Bike & Hiking Trail - 1.6 mi / 5 min drive
St. James Golf Club - 1.9 mi / 6 min drive
Maramec Spring Park – 5.1 mi / 9 min drive (hiking, fishing, nature activities)
Oak Meadow Country Club Golf - 7.1 mi / 11 min drive
Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center - 7.7 mi / 12 min drive
Route 66 – St. James is located along the historic Route 66, ideal for road trip enthusiasts
Downtown Rolla - 11.2 mi / 15 min drive
Acorn Trail - 11.5 mi / 15 min drive
Phelps Health Hospital - 11.7 mi / 16 min drive
Fugitive Beach - 17.9 mi / 22 min drive
Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store - 33.6 mi / 34 min drive
Ft Leonard Wood - 45.5 mi / 47 min drive
SCHOOL SPORTS:
St. James High School - Walking Distance
Rolla High School - 10.1 mi / 13 min drive
Missouri S&T - 11.7 mi / 15 min drive
Cuba High School - 14.7 mi / 18 min drive
Getting Around:
The Getaway Trolley
Runs 11-8 Fri and Sat and 11-3 on Sunday.
$25/person all day on Fri and Sat and $15/person on Sunday.
Make stops at St. James Winery, Public House, Meramec Vineyards, Prairie Barn, Sybills, Just a Taste, Leatherwood, and and Spencer Manor Winery.
Other Things to Note:
STEEP DISCOUNTS FOR MONTHLY / WEEKLY STAYS
Well behaved pets allowed.
It should be noted that the home is close to train tracks and you will occasionally hear the train.
TO AVOID ANY MISUNDERSTANDING please note you will be required to take care of trash and dumpster since this is a residence and we do not have a service that can come around to the homes and take care of this.
To keep our cleaning fees low, we pay our cleaning crew hourly, passing the savings on to you. The base nightly rate includes up to two guests, with an additional charge of $15 per night for each guest beyond two to cover extra cleaning and laundry costs.
Rental agreement required for stays of 14 days or more.
Interaction with Guests:
We will be available for any questions.
