Title: A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88611639&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home Vacation home in Cape Girardeau with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home (Cape Girardeau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611700/88611639/f6d849cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home (Cape Girardeau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611700/88611639/89cfdb1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home (Cape Girardeau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611700/88611639/33975eef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home (Cape Girardeau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611700/88611639/4a4b2b96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home (Cape Girardeau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611700/88611639/3c802741.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relax at this charming Cape Girardeau home, where period decor and upgraded amenities blend for a unique retreat. With river views from almost every spot, unwind on the front porch swing or lay in the hammock under the grapevine canopy. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home When I decorate the Mississippi Queen for Christmas, she truly comes alive. This 1847 historic home turns into a charming holiday retreat with twinkling lights, festive greenery, and touches of old-world Christmas magic in every room. If you’re looking for a cozy, memorable place to spend the season, this is it. From the moment you walk through the front door, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Christmas postcard—period-correct details, glowing lamps, a beautiful staircase wrapped in greenery, and warm décor that feels nostalgic and comforting. The living room is my favorite place during the holidays. You can curl up by the Christmas tree, sip hot cocoa, and look out toward the Mississippi River and the Bill Emerson Bridge lit up at night. The original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and antique charm make it feel like Christmas in a simpler time—just with the comforts you expect today. The dining room is dressed for the season too, with seating for six and a bay window overlooking the winter garden and the river. It’s the perfect place for a holiday meal or board games after dark. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances and all the essentials you need to bake cookies, make breakfast, or cook your favorite holiday dishes. Upstairs, all three bedrooms are cozy, quiet. Each room has a queen bed, nightstands with USB chargers, ceiling fans, dressers, and incredible views—Downtown Cape, the river, or the bridge. The original upstairs bathroom with its subway tile gives you that old-fashioned charm with modern convenience. Outside is just as magical. The front porch is decorated for the holidays and has the perfect sunrise view over the river—sit on the swing with a blanket and coffee while the world wakes up. The backyard has a pergola draped in winter vines, rocking chairs on the back porch, and places to relax even on crisp, chilly days. On calm winter nights, you can enjoy the fire pit just like guests have done here for decades. And if you’re here to enjoy Cape’s holiday season, you’re in the perfect spot—walk to the Historic District, the riverfront, Christmas events, the Glenn House (beautifully decorated for the holidays), local shops, and the farmers’ market. If you love historic homes, twinkling lights, and the magic of Christmas, the Mississippi Queen is ready to welcome you. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Water park - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95879200/95879160/55527a20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Twisted Sassafras Treehouse Cape Girardeau - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 27 reviews CA $285 CA $417 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=95879160&PinnedHotelID=95879160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113830000/113827700/113827646/b885c26a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown Cape 2 Bdrm/2 Bath Apt, Cozy & Walkable Cape Girardeau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=113827646&PinnedHotelID=113827646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19220000/19211900/19211821/0c14a52a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historical 'Kage House' Short Term Rental located in "Old Town Cape" Cape Girardeau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 223 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=19211821&PinnedHotelID=19211821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112870000/112868700/112868642/673b3050.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous 1856 Log Cabin, Completely Renovated Jackson - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $276 CA $428 total includes taxes & fees Dec 11 - Dec 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=112868642&PinnedHotelID=112868642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42540000/42533900/42533836/52e075c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Weber Farm - Enjoy a beautiful 100 acre farm! 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NO Parties. NO Smoking. NO Pets, unless paying a pet fee in a pet friendly home. Excessive Guests will result in an IMMEDIATE cancelation of your reservation with NO REFUND. Fee for late checkout is $75 every 30 Minutes. If police department is dispatched for any reason, we retain the right to cancel your reservation with NO refund, and you are to vacate immediately. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed Inquire for details. ### 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Note from host: Inquire for details. 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 ### Property is also known as orp5b5923cx ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.29925,-89.526&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7BtbFnplaP%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40QBSBSBQBSBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDSDQFQDOFQFQDOHQFQFMFQHOFOHOHOFMHOJOHMHMHOJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJMJKLIJKLIJKLIJILILILILGLILGLGLGNGLELGLENENELENCLGNCLCNCNANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDN%40NBLFNBNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJHLJJLJJJLJJJLHJJLHNJLHLHLHNHNHLHNFNHNHNFPFNFNFPFNFPDPFNDPFPDRDPDPBPDPDPBPBRBRBPBRBR%40P%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARAPARARARCPARARCPCRCRCPCRCPEPEPCPEPEREPGPEPGNERGNGNGPGNGPGNININGNININILINILILKLINKLILKJKLKJKLKJMJKHKJMHKJMHMJKFMHMHMHMFMFMHODMFMDMFODMDMDODODMDOBO%40MDO%40ODO%3FMBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCM%3FOEOAOCMCOCMEOEMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMEMIMGMGMIMIMIMGKKMIKKMIKKMIKKKKKMKKKMKKKMIMKMIOIMIMKOIMGOIOIOGOIOGOGOGQIQEOGOGSEOGQEQEQESEQCQEQEQCQCSCQCSCSCQASCSAQASASASAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TbjH95VQre6wXEz2fV3FQ2gadLA=) Cape Girardeau, MO #### What's nearby - eDen Spa & Salon \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Riverfront Bridge Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Riverfront Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Isle Casino Cape Girardeau \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Southeast Missouri State University \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sand's Pancake House - ‬8 min walk - ‪Katy O'Ferrell's Publick House - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Minglewood Brewery - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Library - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home? ### What time is check-out at A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home? ### Where is A Storybook Christmas Stay in an 1847 Historic Riverfront Home located? ## Have a question? 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