In the heart of Downtown Washington's historic Locust Street District, Beekeeper's Cottage offers a charming retreat. Enjoy modern amenities within this 1920 brick home, including a beautifully detailed full kitchen and cozy fireplace centerpiece in the living area. Take advantage of the heated swimming pool and hot tub, available from May to September or year-round respectively.
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Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown
Inside the historical Locust Street District of Downtown Washington, Missouri, the Beekeeper's Cottage is rumored to have had Auggie Bush as a frequent visitor when the Cottage first opened as a vacation rental in the 1900s.
The Beekeeper's Cottage is a part of the exclusive collection of Missouri Haus vacation rental homes. Bring your mom and sisters for a wine country getaway, ride the Katy Trail, or celebrate a wedding at one of the nearby wedding venues. The Beekeeper's Cottage is in the heart of WashMo and Missouri wine country and less than an hour from St. Louis.
On the National Register of Historic Places as a part of the Locust Street Historical District, the renovated 1920 historical home is fully updated with modern amenities. With 3 bedrooms and 2-1/2 bathrooms, it sleeps a total of 8 people in 4 queen beds.
Over a century old, the fireplaces (nonworking), doors, woodwork, and hardwood floors have been refurbished, adding a beautiful charm to this brick home.
The Beekeeper's Cottage is dog friendly for pre-approved dogs only.
MAIN LEVEL
The living area on the main level is an open floor plan showcasing the fireplace centerpiece and hardwood floors. The leather sofa pulls out to a queen size sleeper.
From the living room and through the double sliding pocket doors is the dining area with a gorgeous hardwood dining table and seating for 6 people.
The beautifully detailed full kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals, including place settings, pots and pans, wine glasses, and a regular coffee maker.
SECOND LEVEL
Up a flight of 100 year old steep stairs, the upper level has all three bedrooms and both of the full bathrooms.
Bedroom 1 has a queen size bed with crisp white linens, a nonworking fireplace accent, and an en suite bathroom with double pedestal sinks and walk-in shower.
Bedroom 2 has two queen size beds, and Bedroom 3 has a queen size bed. These bedrooms share the second full bathroom. This bathroom has a gorgeous clawfoot tub and shower.
LAUNDRY and HALF BATH
The set of front loading washer and dryer is located off the kitchen by the back door. The half bath is also across the hall.
BACKYARD, SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB
The fenced backyard is a treat with the shared hot tub and heated swimming pool of the Mill Haus next door. Note that the fence encloses the backyard for both the Beekeeper's Cottage and the Mill Haus, and there is no fence separating the yards nor an additional inside fence around the swimming pool.
*Pool will be open approximately mid April through September (weather permitting) -- and it is heated! **Hot tub is open year round!
Dogs are welcome in the yard, but not in the hot tub or swimming pool.
GAME ROOM ABOVE GARAGE
The game room above the garage is not included in the listed rate but is available for an additional charge of $50 per night plus a $35 cleaning fee. The rate is times the number of nights of your stay even if you use it for only one night.
The game room can be added to your stay and is available to both the Beekeeper's Cottage and the Mill Haus on a first-come-first-serve basis. It will not be shared, but the 1/2 bath in the garage is available to all guests using the swimming pool.
EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE HOT TUB, POOL, GAME ROOM, and BACKYARD
Exclusive use of the hot tub, heated swimming pool, game room, and backyard is only available when you book both the Beekeeper's Cottage and the Mill Haus together -- the houses together are referred to as the Bees Knees.
LOCATION
Sitting on a classic tree-lined downtown residential street, the Beekeeper's Cottage is only a few blocks from the riverfront and all the best cafes, restaurants, local pubs, and boutique shops in downtown Washington as well as the festival zone.
The Missouri River, the Amtrak Station, and the Riverfront Park, are an easy stroll or bike ride from the house.
Downtown Washington is a destination on its own, but if you want to explore further out, you don't have far to go:
* Mercy Hospital @ 5 minutes * Katy Trail (Dutzow Trailhead) @ 9 minutes * Augusta (Wineries and Shops) @ 17 minutes * New Haven (Wineries, Distilleries, Glass Shop) @ 18 minutes * Purina Farms and Event Center @ 23 minutes * Six Flags Theme Park @ 30 minutes * Hermann (Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries) @ 35 minutes * St. Louis @ 55 minutes * Huzzah Valley Floating @ 75 minutes
GETTING AROUND
You can bike or walk anywhere in Downtown Washington or drive your car. You'll need transportation of some type with you (car, bike, or your feet) as there are very few Uber drivers available in the area.
Winery shuttles are available to the local wineries as well.
WEDDING and OTHER CELEBRATIONS
We welcome bridal groups for wedding preparation as well as bachelor and bachelorette groups. The light is beautiful in the house and will make for stunning wedding prep photos for both the bride and the groom.
Only the maximum of 8 guests are allowed on the property at any time. No day guests or additional overnight guests.
NOTES
When planning your stay and celebrations, please keep in mind the following:
* NO EXTRA GUESTS - maximum of 8 guests only * All groups must adhere to city quiet hours beginning at 11:00pm * NO glitter or sticky decorations * NO SMOKING inside the house or garage, and any outdoor smoking must have trash disposed of properly and responsibly * Vomit cleaning fee of $150 per room
ADDITIONAL INFO
* Base rate is for 4 people, additional fee per person up to the maximum * Game room is an optional additional $50 per night plus $35 cleaning fee * Local tax and cleaning are additional
* Quiet hours begin at 10pm. We use a Minut device that monitors the level of sound in the house. If you are louder than 80db (a regular dinner conversation level) after 11pm, we will be notified. Parties and excessive noise are not allowed and will result in your group having to leave without a refund.
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ADDITIONAL INFO
🐶 Pre-approved dogs only, dog rate is $25 per night per dog plus taxes.
- If competing at Purina Farms, please inquire about the Purina Farms dog rate - The dog rate applies to ALL dogs on property, even those you choose not to bring inside the home
💳 Credit card must be on file in case of damages. We will send you an email to authorize a $1 hold after your booking is confirmed. This hold begins 3 days before your arrival and is released 3 days after departure if there is no damage, no excessive cleaning needed, and no house rules are broken.
🚗 Drivers license will be required with our signed guest agreement after you book, along with a selfie holding your photo ID
🆔 We will perform a Guest ID verification securely through our payment processor after you book. The main purpose is to make sure no one has stolen your credit card and used it without your permission.
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We would love to have you and your family or your group. Don't hesitate to read our reviews from our other Missouri Haus vacation homes.
Nat and Tyann Missouri Haus
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
You can purchase travel insurance for your reservation! The standard policy covers quite a few reasons for cancellation and applies to your whole traveling group.
Note that all new reservations have the option of purchasing a Cancel For Any Reason insurance policy besides the standard travel insurance policy. You can purchase this when you make your reservation with us, and the insurance is automatically connected to your stay.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel before 30 days of arrival, you receive a full refund of your deposit, less a cancellation fee. If you cancel within 30 days of arrival, there is no refund.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Table tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dog-friendly for pre-approved dogs only. Dog fee i
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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About the area
Located in Washington, this vacation home is in the city center and near theme parks. Fort Charrette Historic Village and Deutsch Country Days are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miller-Post Nature Reserve and Shaw Nature Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Missouri Botanical Garden Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Jim Scanlin Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Washington travel guide
Does Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown?
As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown on Mar 22, 2026 start from CA $599, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown located?
Located in the center of Washington, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Washington Historical Society Museum and Washington City Hall. Lafayette Plaza and Washington Public Library are also within 10 minutes. Washington Station is 11 minutes by foot.
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Beekeeper's Cottage - Hot Tub, Heated Pool, Dog-friendly, Downtown Reviews
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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.
Beautiful historic home in a great area makes for a great weekend.
We stayed at this listing for my mother-in-law's birthday and it was fantastic! The house was gorgeous, the host was wonderful and very responsive - the gifts they provided us were so kind and thoughtful. The pool was clean and made for the perfect weekend.
We had a great time and it made for a wonderful weekend away!
Alex S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
Mar 16, 2025
Cute place, great for a weekend getaway
We loved staying at this home. The decor was cute and the place was very clean! The hosts were very responsive and accommodating. We appreciate their concern for safety while under a tornado warning.
The only thing I would suggest is to add more cookware - we had a large group and Cooked each night. We could have used another cookie sheet and large bowls for sides/salads.
Sarah M.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Margaret R.
Jul 18, 2024
Beekeeper House
House is beautifully appointed. Great amenities. Updated nicely. Close to food and entertainment. Enjoyed Washington and the Riverfront. Local artists. Pool a nice addition!
Thx for a great time.
Margaret R.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julia S.
Nov 15, 2023
Every Little Detail
One of our favorite places to stay in Washington! Every detail is bee oriented and ties the house together. The home is a vintage feel but with updated elements. Beds are comfy, shower pressure is great, and the hosts go above & beyond on making sure you are welcomed (we had a charcuterie board & bottle wine welcoming us!). 10/10 recommend!!
Julia S.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brianna T.
Jul 18, 2024
Loved the historic charm of this home and town!
We loved this stay! Well-kept, clean, and adorable. We spent a significant amount of time in the pool, which was welcomed in the July heat. The home is located within walking distance of so much. We greatly enjoyed walking to the Washington Coffee Shop every morning for coffee and baked goods and then continued downtown for a walk by the river before returning back to the cottage. We also appreciated that, while the home is located close to downtown and in a friendly neighborhood, grocery stores are within close driving distance, as well. The historic charm of this home and town are unmatched.
Brianna T.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
Oct 18, 2023
So thankful for the wonderful memories we made there.
I cannot say enough good things about the Beekeepers Cottage. We did a girls trip and stayed only one night - but we all felt like VIPs from the minute we booked until the minute we left! Communication was immediate (I had several questions), we were able to check in early and leave a little later, which was so great because we arrived by train. When we arrived, we had a bottle of wine and a gorgeous charcuterie board waiting for us. The house was beyond adorable, and there were so many amazing little touches that made us feel like this was not only a wonderful place to stay, but like we had gone back in time. The beds were incredibly soft, and the bedroom set up was perfect. So thankful for the wonderful memories we made there. Even though we stay just one night! Thank you, Nick and team for the excellent experience!!!!
Beautiful home! My girls loved their rooms. It was great having our dog stay with us for our spring break too! The game room add on was totally worth it.
We had a relaxing stay. Perfect outdoor space for us as well. Enjoyed a fire and s’mores and hot tub too!
Only things that would have made it better- more lounge seating in the main space, nightlights for the girls rooms, and baking pans. I had to run out and buy a pan to make brownies.
Our number combo wasn’t working on the door at Checkin, but I called the number and was helped right away.
Overall great getaway! I would come back in the summer months when the pool is open and maybe stay in the bigger home that shares the pool. Thank you for sharing your home! Our family made a lot of great memories together!
Rachel A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sean C.
Apr 26, 2025
Always a pleasure
Place is always reliably clean and comfortable. Love staying at this house.
Sean C.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
Oct 1, 2025
Extreme comfort and charm
I was in town for business and spent three days at the Cottage. First of all, what a charming place. It really felt like home. Second, that heated pool is amazing. It was late September and I was able to get a good lap swim every morning, I will definitely be back.
The property was perfect place to gather with Sisters and Nieces for a birthday weekend. We loved the location and proximity to the coffee shop, restaurants and wineries! We also loved all of the historic touches and decorating details in the home.
Eileen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Marsha L.
Nov 6, 2025
An absolutely delightful weekend at Beekeeper's Cottage!!!
Nat and Tyann went above and beyond to make sure our stay at Beekeeper's Cottage was amazing!!! Nat and Tyann responded almost immediately with a few questions I had, making communication with them a breeze!! The house is so inviting and comfortable, spacious, and offered all the amenities we could possibly think of, including easy access parking. The decor is adorable, and so tastefully decorated. The house was conveniently located for a wedding we attended in Marthasville on Saturday, and was an easy walk to downtown Washington, which we took advantage of Friday night also!
We highly recommend staying at Beekeeper's Cottage, and hope do so again, next time we are in Washington, Mo and surround areas!
Marsha L.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Marsha L.
Nov 6, 2025
An absolutely delightful weekend at Beekeeper's Cottage!!!
Nat and Tyann went above and beyond to make sure our stay at Beekeeper's Cottage was amazing!!! Nat and Tyann responded almost immediately with a few questions I had, making communication with them a breeze!! The house is so inviting and comfortable, spacious, and offered all the amenities we could possibly think of, including easy access parking. The decor is adorable, and so tastefully decorated. The house was conveniently located for a wedding we attended in Marthasville on Saturday, and was an easy walk to downtown Washington, which we took advantage of Friday night also!
We highly recommend staying at Beekeeper's Cottage, and hope do so again, next time we are in Washington, Mo and surrounding areas!
Marsha L.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Patti K.
Jul 21, 2025
Amazing!
This house is simply amazing. Clean and smells good!! The backyard, pool, hot tub, and game room were a plus!
We had I minor problem with the ice maker and some ants around the kitchen sink, but that was remedied in less than 30 minutes.
I highly recommend this rental property and would definitely come back.
Stayed here with a few friends over Labor Day weekend. The home was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed the pool. Lots of nice extra touches from the owner - like leaving us a welcome gift of a charcuterie board, bottle of wine, and packet of coffee. Appreciated that there were beach towels for the pool and a float available as well. House is walking distance from the little downtown and river area.
My only watchout is to look closely at all the extra charges on top of the room rate, they quickly add up so review carefully to avoid surprises.
Christi P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amber E.
Aug 29, 2022
Such a relaxing and beautiful place
We loved our stay there! Granted we did luck out and we rented just 1 of the two homes that shared the pool and it just so happened that the other house was not rented so we had the pool to ourselves. It was so very relaxing there. We tacked on the game room so we did that in the evenings too. Super great place to stay. 4 of us stayed: 2 adults and 2 older children. Not sure if I would recommend for younger kids. Not that there are any safety issues just the house has some cute décor that would be very tempting for little hands to grab. Also the bedrooms are all upstairs and the stairs are that of a historic home, so if you have issues with steps also maybe not the easiest place to stay. But for my family it was great: plenty of room, lots of amenities, gift basket of treats from the area, etc. Also, we did not bring out dog but there was a cute basket of doggies items to make your fur-baby feel right at home too!
This is the second time we have stayed at one of Nat and Tyanns properties. They are excellent hosts responding immediately to any communication. Ashley let us know as soon as the property was available for checkin and then messaged back to see if there was anything we needed.
The properties are immaculately cleaned and absolutely gorgeous. The minute we stepped into the house it felt like home. The home is decorated beautifully all the way down to each tiny detail. We stayed in the property with the swimming pool and totally enjoyed ourselves. The neighborhood is very quiet and with the yard being completely fenced and the beautiful landscaping, we truly felt like we were on vacation. We talked about Renting this property again for a “girls” family reunion, it would be perfect.
We visited the downtown area and actually met the neighbors across the street at the antique shop. Everyone downtown was extremely friendly.
We had a small issue with one of the doors and when I contacted Nat he responded immediately. A maintenance man arrived quickly and fixed the situation and he too was so friendly and easy to talk to.
My mom and I would highly recommend these properties whether you are a small or a large group. These properties are definitely the first ones we will check when we return to Washington.
This house was perfect for a weekend getaway. The hosts checked on us through text when we arrived and promptly answered any questions. The house was super clean and super cute. Great for adults and kids. The pool and hot tub are wonderful. You will enjoy every minute of this place. We were literally looking for another time to be able to come back as we were relaxing by the pool!
Used this property as a home base during the MO Cheese Festival. 2nd time renting properties in Washington from this owner. Everything as advertised. Solid communication. Easy Check-In process. Really a beautifully restored historic building. Quiet neighborhood. Only wish the weather had been warmer to use the pool.