Summary:
Ready for a quick getaway? St. James is the gateway to beautiful wineries and a microbrewery. Located near St. James High School, this home is just a few miles from trout fishing at historic Meramec Springs Park or float trips at nearby resorts. Enjoy Missouri’s top-rated mountain biking and hiking trail. Several award-winning restaurants are nearby, or stay in and enjoy the full kitchen, BBQ grill, and outdoor dining. This is a pet-free home.
The Space:
Welcome to the Finch House – Your Spacious Home Away from Home!
This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home accommodates up to 6 guests and is located in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for a relaxing stay. The queen bedrooms feature high-quality medium-firm memory foam mattresses for a restful night’s sleep, with privacy shades on every window.
Outdoor lights are on a dusk-to-dawn timer, making the home easy to find for late arrivals.
Modern Comforts:
Enjoy lightning-fast Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washer/dryer. The front-loading washer offers a large capacity and a quick wash option for added convenience. The back patio includes outdoor seating and a natural gas BBQ grill, perfect for al fresco dining.
OFFERING STEEP DISCOUNTS FOR LONGER STAYS!
Convenient Location:
Situated in the heart of St. James, the Finch House provides easy access to scenic riverways, Maramec Spring Park, Old Route 66, St. James Golf Course, and local wineries. It’s also near St. James High School, making it ideal for families visiting for school events. The home is approximately 100 miles from St. Louis International Airport (about a 1 hour 45 minute drive), 42 miles from Ft. Leonard Wood (about a 45-50 minute drive), and 120 miles from Springfield, MO (about a 2 hour drive).
Additional Information:
•Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
•To allow our cleaning service ample time to prepare the home for the next guests, early check-ins and late check-outs are rarely accommodated. Please book an additional day if you anticipate needing different times.
•A rental agreement is required for stays of 14 days or more.
•This is a pet-free home, ensuring a clean, allergy-friendly environment for all guests.
•While we strive to make your stay easy, please note that this is a private home without on-call staff for tasks such as trash removal.
Keeping Cleaning Fees Low:
The base nightly rate includes up to 3 guests. After three guests, an additional charge of $15 per night per guest will be applied to cover extra cleaning and laundry costs.
Book your stay at Finch House today and enjoy comfort, convenience, and the charm of St. James!
Guest Access:
Access to entire home
The Neighborhood:
Nice quiet neighborhood, very close to the attractions St James has to offer.
WHAT’S AROUND?
WINERIES:
St James Winery - 1.6 mi / 5 min drive
Meramec Vineyards - 2 mi / 6 min drive
Spencer Manor Winery - 2.3 mi / 7 min drive
LOCAL EATS:
Rich's Famous Burgers - 0.3 mi / 1 min drive (6 min walk)
Just A Taste - 0.6 mi / 2 min drive (12 min walk)
McDonald’s - 1.1 mi / 3 min drive
Country Bobs Cafe - 1.7 mi / 5 min drive
Public House - 1.7 mi / 5 min drive
Sybills St James - 1.8 mi / 5 min drive
Colton’s Steakhouse - 10.8 mi / 14 min drive
NACL+H2O - 11.4 mi / 15 min drive
Di Trapani's - 11.4 mi / 15 min drive
Longhorn Steakhouse - 12.2 mi / 16 min drive
OTHER ATTRACTIONS:
I-44 - 1.1 mi / 3 min drive
Tiger Shark Water Park & Park - 0.6 mi / 2 min drive (12 min walk)
Nelson Hart Park / Ballfields / Fairgrounds - 1.5 mi / 4 min drive
Forest City Mountain Bike & Hiking Trail - 1.8 mi / 5 min drive
St. James Golf Club - 2 mi / 6 min drive
Maramec Spring Park – 5.2 mi / 9 min drive (great for hiking, fishing, and nature)
Oak Meadow Country Club Golf - 7.2 mi / 11 min drive
Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center - 7.8 mi / 12 min drive
Route 66 – St. James is located along the historic Route 66 (perfect for road trippers)
Downtown Rolla - 11.4 mi / 15 min drive
Acorn Trail - 11.6 mi / 15 min drive
Phelps Health Hospital - 11.8 mi / 16 min drive
Fugitive Beach - 18 mi / 22 min drive
Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store - 33.8 mi / 34 min drive
Ft Leonard Wood - 45.7 mi / 47 min drive
SCHOOL SPORTS:
St. James High School - Walking Distance
Rolla High School - 10.2 mi / 13 min drive
Missouri S&T - 11.9 mi / 15 min drive
Cuba High School - 14.8 mi / 18 min drive
Getting Around:
The Getaway Trolley
Runs 11-8 Fri and Sat and 11-3 on Sunday.
$25/person all day on Fri and Sat and $15/person on Sunday.
Make stops at St. James Winery, Public House, Meramec Vineyards, Prairie Barn, Sybills, Just a Taste, Leatherwood, and will be adding Spencer Manor Winery when they open.
Other Things to Note:
Extended Stays Available.
STEEP DISCOUNTS FOR MONTHLY / WEEKLY STAYS
2 Bathrooms
TO AVOID ANY MISUNDERSTANDING please note you will be required to take care of trash and dumpster since this is a residence and we do not have a service that can come around to the homes and take care of this.
Rental agreement required for stays of 14 days or more.
NO PETS
To keep our cleaning fees low, we pay our cleaning crew hourly, passing the savings on to you. The base nightly rate includes up to three guests, with an additional charge of $15 per night for each guest beyond three to cover extra cleaning and laundry costs.
Interaction with Guests:
We will be available for any questions.