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Beekeeper's Cottage
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 gorgeous clawfoot tub and 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 double pedestal sinks and a walk-in 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 is now open for 2025 (normally mid May through mid 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 45 days of arrival, you receive a full refund of your deposit, less a cancellation fee. If you cancel within 45 days of arrival, there is no refund.
