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!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Free WiFi | In-Unit Laundry | Full Kitchen
Escape your everyday realities when you stay at this rustic retreat where you can spend your days visiting local vineyards and getting wrapped up in the small-town charm!
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
SHARED OUTDOOR SPACE: Covered front & side porches, rocking chairs, spacious yard, wooded views, downtown Defiance views HISTORIC TOUCHES: Original fir hardwood floors, original decor INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, ceiling fans, dining table KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, microwave, blender, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, keyless entry, linens & towels, hair dryer FAQ: 3 exterior steps required for entry, other vacation rentals on-site PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles) ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: 3 additional properties are available on-site, each with separate nightly rates: a 2-bedroom unit for 6 guests, a 1-bedroom + loft unit for 4 guests, and another 2-bedroom unit for 6 guests. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please reach out to Evolve at 877.818.1014 for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
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)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires 3 stairs to access - NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please reach out to Evolve at 877.818.1014 for more information prior to booking - NOTE: There is a live music venue located near the property. Music may be audible Friday-Sunday evenings
Defiance est la ville où se touve cet appartement.Ces endroits valent le détour si vous prévoyez une activité : Exploitation viticole Yellow Farmhouse et Exploitation viticole Chandler Hill, et si vous souhaitez admirer la beauté naturelle de la région, visitez ces sites : Réserve naturelle August A. Busch et Parc d'État Dr. Edmund A. Babler. D'autres attraits valent également le détour : Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - St. Louis et Six Flags St. Louis. Vivez des aventures aquatiques dans la région en essayant le motonautisme, ou profitez des grands espaces en découvrant les pistes de randonnée/de vélo. Visiter le guide de voyage pour Defiance
St. Louis Union Station, Saint-Louis, Missouri, Etats-Unis d'Amérique
42 min en voiture - 71.4 km
Exploitation viticole Yellow Farmhouse
2 min à pied - 0.2 km
Six Flags St. Louis
40 min en voiture - 59.2 km
Transport
Gare de Washington : à 28 min en voiture
St. Louis, Missouri (SUS-Spirit of St. Louis) : à 17 min en voiture
Restaurants
Chandler Hill Vineyards
6 min en voiture
Montelle Winery
9 min en voiture
Circle 6 Watering Hole
1 min à pied
Head's General Store
39 min en voiture
Defiance Roadhouse
2 min à pied
Foire aux questions
'The Ruebling House' Historic Defiance Apartment! accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien coûte le stationnement à 'The Ruebling House' Historic Defiance Apartment!?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à 'The Ruebling House' Historic Defiance Apartment!?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à 'The Ruebling House' Historic Defiance Apartment!?
Le départ est à 11 h.
Où se situe 'The Ruebling House' Historic Defiance Apartment!?
Appartement de Defiance se trouve à quelques pas de cet attrait, Exploitation viticole Yellow Farmhouse, et à moins de 5 km des sites suivants : Exploitation viticole Chandler Hill et Exploitation viticole Sugar Creek. Matson Hill Park Trailhead est à 2,5 mi (4 km).
Avis
Avis pour 'The Ruebling House' Historic Defiance Apartment!
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Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 8 avis sur 12.
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Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 4 avis sur 12.
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Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 0 avis sur 12.
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Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Greg K.
17 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Clean and Quiet
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2023
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Karen
13 mai 2025
Great location for The Katy Trail!
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.
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Marcie
7 oct. 2024
Perfect Location and Apartments
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.
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Jamie H.
6 nov. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Everything was clean, cute home. host was responsive. The following things are not necessarily bad but just wished it had extras: no coffee, no extra towels but there is laundry facilities in the home, no extra blankets, when arrived temperature of the home was 59 and unable to control had to contact host, no shampoo conditioner body soap-these are basic things provided in a hotel-
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Kristin
6 juill. 2023
Perfect rental
We rented all four of these units. This unit is the second of the main floor units. My mother in law stayed in this unit and it was perfect. The unit was quiet and beautifully maintained. I cannot say enough about the beds and bedding. These may be the most comfortable beds any of us have ever slept in!!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Julie F.
3 nov. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Katy Trail home
We love this property and will definitely return to it. It is one block off of Katy Trail and easy walking distance to several restaurants and wineries. Everything worked well and was in perfect condition!
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis provenant d’un site partenaire
10/10 – Excellent
Susan
12 oct. 2022
Perfect Spot
A friend and I met up for the weekend. This rental is really impeccable. Extremely clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed for an amazing weekend! The area was beautiful and the wines were very good. Every person we encountered was so friendly. Defiance is a great central spot to stay in the area. Right in the Katy trail with food and wineries very close by.
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Ashley H.
20 mars 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Charming & Thoughtful Decor
Country decor with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Amy E.
15 nov. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great place tucked away in a beautiful area
We enjoyed our 3 nights in this area! It was a wonderful property, very cute & cozy. We had 3 generations staying here and we played a lot of games at the large kitchen table.
The pull-out couch mattress was very worn-down, but outside of that everything else was in great condition. There is a coffee pot, but no coffee, so bring your own grounds if that is a must for the AM, as there is no coffee shop nearby. The property was well-stocked with plates/towels/blankets/etc and check-in and check-out instructions were very clear.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2021
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Edith H.
5 nov. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement.
bike trip
the property was smaller than expected and the lay out was not conducive to socializing. think shotgun house, living room in the front, kitchen in the back and 2 bedrooms in the middle.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2021
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Felicia S.
24 oct. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Perfect little place for a girls getaway!
I had a good experience that would have been excellent had I realized the communication would be through Evolve instead of VRBO. It all worked out and was more my fault than theirs. Once I knew who to contact, all was well. The rental was super clean and cute. The big thing missing was coffee, and with no local restaurant serving breakfast, that was a bummer and caused a delay getting on the bike trail because we had to drive into Chesterfield to have breakfast (and coffee). I would definitely stay again. The Good News Brewery was a gem!
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Christine R.
2 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Girls Weekend Getaway
What a cute property, very unique, accurately described, had everything we needed for a fun girls get away. Nice beds, all kitchen items, coffee pot, rocking chairs on the porch for morning coffee.
We arrived in the dark and had a little issue finding the entry for the Farmhouse (there are 3 VRBO's in this property), outside lighting was not on - but after walking around the property we located the entry at the back. The General Store & Farmhouse share an indoor entry and the Townhouse has a separate entrance that goes upstairs. We parked in the back, using the alley for entrance.
Definitely recommend Daniel Boone's home, a historical gem. We caught the trolley at Klondike Park Boat Dock and visited 4 wineries, came back to Defiance for dinner at the Roadhouse. Great burgers with music on the patio. We wanted to visit Good News Brewery but they were closed for a private event. Like a lot of small towns, everything closes early.
Take the groceries you need, there is not a grocery store or convenience store in Defiance.
Highly recommend this property and would stay here again!