Stylish, spacious, freshly-renovated 2br/1ba ranch home in St. Charles, 25 mins west of Saint Louis. 5 mins to Convention Center & Lindenwood University. Stroll to parks, athletic fields, museums, dining & Main Street. Original 1940s hardwood floors. Chef’s kitchen, breakfast bar, finished basement with game/movie room, foosball/Pac-man. Back patio with BBQ. Covered front porch, driveway parking. 2 queen bedrooms, 2 sleeper sofas. WiFi/Laundry/Central air. Sleeps 8. Bright, spacious, sparkling clean, and freshly remodeled 2br/1ba ranch home just twenty-five minutes west of Saint Louis in Saint Charles; a quiet, historic city on the Missouri River. Stylish updates are a highlight of this 1,271 sq ft 1940’s era home. Proximity to local attractions is a key convenience. The St. Charles Convention Center (which hosts many large events) is directly across the highway (just a five-minute drive.) Lindenwood University is a three-minute drive, or a ten-minute stroll. Walk to parks, museums, restaurants, cafes, and the downtown Main Street area. This home is perfect for families visiting their college students at Lindenwood U, folks in town for Convention Center events, or simple vacations close to the sights and sounds of charming historic Main Street. This convenient, chic, freshly updated getaway invokes a homey, contented feeling. The house has everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Living Spaces: A welcoming, covered front porch leads into a large living room with beautifully refinished, original hardwood flooring. The plush, heather-grey sectional sofa is a great spot to relax and enjoy conversation with friends, or cozy up to stream your favorite shows and movies on the wall-mount smart TV. This comfortable living room sofa is also a full-size sleeper. A pass-through wall between the kitchen and living room makes entertaining a breeze. The huge finished basement features a movie room with a large sofa, an ottoman, a large, wall-mounted Smart TV, and a game room with foosball and Pac-man arcade games. The basement sofa is a queen-size sleeper. Not many 2bd/1ba vacation rentals in the area will provide as much space as this home! This is a perfect home for entertaining small groups! The open ceiling with exposed beams and joist lighting – all painted black – gives the basement recreation space a sleek, industrial, modern aesthetic. Such an inviting hang out! The basement also features a laundry room with washer and dryer, as well as cabinets for additional storage. Kitchen & Dining: The freshly updated chef’s kitchen has a large case opening, sleek white cabinetry with nickel pulls, solid-surface counters, and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances including a double basin sink, fridge, dishwasher, range, oven, and microwave. A pass-through wall between the kitchen and living room features a breakfast bar with stool seating for four; the perfect spot for morning coffee. Bedrooms & Baths: Both bedrooms are on the main floor and feature wall-to-wall carpeting, queen-size beds with luxurious mattresses and bedding, matching nightstands with reading lamps, and ceiling fans. The main bedroom also has double closets, a laptop-friendly work desk, and a Smart TV. The two bedrooms share access to an updated hallway full bathroom with a large, single-sink granite vanity, and a new tub/shower surround. Outdoor Amenities: The covered front porch offers a seating area; a great place to sip morning coffee or an evening cocktail. The large back patio offers a BBQ grill and space for alfresco dining. The fenced backyard is shaded by mature walnut and maple trees. This natural buffer of trees offers privacy and serenity as you gather with friends or family to enjoy burgers, steaks, or shish kabobs off the grill. The long, private driveway offers parking for three cars. Guests can access this home with a keypad code, or they are welcome to download the August Home app if they prefer. Just twenty-five minutes west of St. Louis is St. Charles, a scenic river city with a unique French-Canadian fur-trading history, notable attractions, quiet neighborhoods, friendly people and a pace just a little slower than that of the big city. St. Charles is the quintessential small town that’s far enough away from the big city, but still close enough to enjoy the best of St. Louis. Main Street St. Charles is a huge attraction with year-round events, entertainment, festivals, and fairs. Lindenwood University is right down the street and is a growing and successful private, liberal arts university with a strong athletics program. There are also many youth athletic events and tournaments in St. Charles. And the St. Louis Cardinals/Blues/SC teams and the Zoo really aren't that far, just a 20-25 minute drive. The St. Charles Convention Center is another major destination offering year-round concerts, conferences, and events such as; The St. Louis Business Expo, St. Louis Best Bridal Show, St. Louis Golf Show, St. Charles Boat Show, Working Women's Survival Show, St. Charles Home & Garden Show, St. Charles County Annual Mayor's Ball, St. Louis Weapon Collectors Gun & Knife Show, St. Louis Comic Con, St. Louis Pet Expo, and Anime St. Louis. Looking for things to do in St. Charles? Visit the St. Charles Tourism Center and ride the historic trolley. Take a walking tour of the historic St. Charles riverfront. Explore the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center. Hike or bike the Katy Trail or the Weldon Springs Clark Trail. Shop at the St. Charles Antique Mall. Enjoy the river views along Frontier Park. Play golf at Missouri Bluffs Golf Course. Have fun playing the slots at the Ameristar Casino. Uber/Lyft is likely your best bet if you're in the area without your own transportation. The nearest major airport is Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL / KSTL). This airport has international and domestic flights from Saint Louis, Missouri, and is 9 miles from the center of Saint Charles, MO. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have all been tested and passed a recent occupancy inspection. There is a Ring doorbell camera on the front door and a Ring motion security camera for the backyard/back patio area.