Stockton, Missouri | 3 hours, 45 minutes from St. Louis
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Truly a modern oasis with a sleek interior and exterior, this home near Stockton Lake provides privacy, thanks to an unobtrusive exterior wall around the entirety of the house and courtyard—the latter of which contains a hot tub, waterfall fountain, fire pit, and grill. Plenty of outdoor seating is available, whether in front of the fire pit, at the table underneath an overhead cover, or lounging in an egg chair. Inside, there is space for four guests, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, and an in-unit washer and dryer. This is the perfect place for a relaxing, quiet retreat.
Farm Punk Silo at Prairie Vale
Green Ridge, Missouri | 3 hours from St. Louis
This fashionable farm-silo-turned-tiny-home sleeps four with a queen size bed in the loft and an expandable futon in the living room. Complete with a full kitchen and bathroom, the silo has a partially brick interior and modern, geometric design. The soft, ambient lighting throughout the tiny home creates a cozy interior, especially in the upstairs loft. Located on a family-owned dairy farm, the Farm Punk Silo sits next to another tiny home available on Airbnb called the Lil Silo on the Prairie. The host family and their farm animals—including goats, a miniature donkey, and chickens—live on-site nearby if anything is needed. The farm is located between Green Ridge and the historic town of Sedalia.
Springfield, Missouri | 3 hours from St. Louis
This modern, underground house looks straight out of a movie with architecture people don’t see every day. Looks are deceiving on the outside—the entry driveway appears to lead to a small opening under a concrete bridge. Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear a home has been built into the side of a hill. Large glass windows, a firepit, and patio furniture in the backyard give the structure the appearance of a home. Inside, it’s luxurious living with an open concept kitchen, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms, all of which have been decorated with modern decor. Natural light is abundant, and guests would be hard pressed to find anything as unique as the Earthouse.
Cozy, Old World Charm Apartment in Benton Park
St. Louis
Nestled in Benton Park, this apartment is within walking distance to nearby restaurants, parks, and other activities. The exterior of red brick perfectly matches the interior’s warm tones, complete with wall art, antiques, and eccentric trinkets. With a full kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room, the apartment can accommodate up to five people in one bedroom, as well as a couch and air mattress in the living room. And a deck with furniture overlooks Anheuser-Busch brewery.
Thornfield, Missouri | 3 hours, 45 minutes from St. Louis
Lovers of nature and off-grid living will find solace and serenity in this Mid-century retro cabin in the Ozark Mountains. The cabin is situated in the woods next to a spring with fresh water that helped run a moonshine still in the 1900s. The aptly named cabin can sleep six, with one bedroom with a queen-sized bed, as well as an upstairs loft perfect for kids with three twin beds and a futon. And just because this cabin is off-grid, it doesn’t skimp on luxury—with a clawfoot tub and relaxing bathroom; hammocks inside and out; and two cozy living areas. A wraparound deck outside holds outdoor furniture, a grill, rocking chairs, and a swing chair, with an outdoor shower on the side of the house.
