TL;DR

Charming 1906 home: built as a wedding gift and lovingly preserved by its local hosts.
Authentic experience: in a genuine St. Louis B&B, full of antiques and character.
Warm Midwestern hospitality: with a relaxed, community feel.
Ideal Shaw location: near Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
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This cute 1906 building in Shaw, St. Louis is the perfect place to experience good ol’ fashioned Midwestern hospitality.

Built by a brick manufacturer as a wedding gift for his daughter, it’s a piece of St. Louis history.

It’s decidedly genuine – this is no hotel chain, but real Missourians sharing a historic home with delighted guests.

The decor is very “we got a little overexcited at the best antique stores and flea markets in a 50-mile radius”, which is easy to relate to and fun to explore.

Throughout the house you’ll find knicknacks, one-of-a-kind ceramics and painted mirror frames, etc.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 3 – each with its own personality and charm.
Heritage details: include Victorian bed frames, antique furniture, and marble bathrooms.
Queen Room: sits in the turret with antique décor and a modern onyx shower.
King Room: is the most spacious, with a four-poster bed and a seating area.
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It’s a small, boutique property, with just three unique, comfortable rooms to choose from. The names are royal, choose between the King, Queen or Duchess experience.

Each has a comfortable bed, a working space, and private bathrooms.

The Duchess Room is a heritage affair featuring a Victorian bed frame that the owner inherited from her great-grandmother, antique barn-wood furniture, and marble in the bathroom from when the house was first built.

The octagonal Queen Room occupies the building’s turret. All the furniture is antique, but the onyx shower in the bathroom is height of modern comfort.

The King Room is our final and most spacious option, with a four-poster bed, a seating area, and a working desk.

The decor is rich, tapestry-like linens and a gallery wall of antique photographs and paintings.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Hearty breakfast: with full Midwestern fare, fruit, and coffee.
Friendly atmosphere: with shared meals and cozy communal spaces.
Outdoor features: include a seasonal pool and peaceful garden.
Relaxed charm: with board games, comfortable chairs, and a homey feel.

There is always a continental option for light breakfast enjoyers, or those with tight schedules, but the hot breakfast is definitely worth your time.

It’s real midwestern fare, a true American breakfast with meat, fruit, and a cup of joe.

You’ll end up lounging around the table and getting to know fellow guests. The common areas, full of board games and chairs you could live in, cater to this kind of temporary community building.

It’s an experience that’s hard to find at a more typical hotel, and a definite upside of the B&B experience.

The seasonal pool is shared by less than ten people so no fighting over pool chairs.

There’s also a lovely garden to enjoy, if the more than 100 acres of park and botanical garden across the street aren’t enough.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Historic Shaw location: surrounded by red-brick architecture and leafy streets.
Walkable attractions: like Tower Grove Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Easy access: to downtown St. Louis sights, restaurants, and museums.
Convenient transport: with nearby bus stops and parking at the property.

The house fits St. Louis‘ Historic Shaw neighborhood perfectly, surrounded by similar red brick buildings, some built by the same architect as Casa Magnolia.

Wandering nearby streets, you’ll find plenty of sweet cafes to spend an afternoon.

The heart of Shaw is Tower Grove Park, its weekly Farmer’s Market and the adjacent Missouri Botanical Garden, which features the Climatron, a tropical garden inside a geodesic dome. Tennis courts in the park are open to the public.

These attractions are walkable, you’ll be near bus stops, and there is parking at the house. Downtown, with the St. Louis Aquarium, the City Museum, and the Gateway Arch, is a ten-minute drive northeast.

Head northwest to Forest Park for another great green area that contains the St. Louis Zoo and the gorgeous St. Louis Art Museum, a golf course, and an outdoor stage.

Your hosts at Casa Magnolia will be happy to help you decide where to spend your time.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”I loved the house and all the charming decor! Lillibet and Jordi were fantastic hosts. The breakfasts were amazing and completely filled us for our adventurous day ahead. Loved the homemade cookies in the upstairs TV room, too! The location was perfect and close to lots of main attractions in St. Louis. Would definitely go back again sometime….”

”What an amazing place! The house is a museum! You could spend days admiring all the furniture, artifacts, artwork, etc. The breakfasts each morning – absolutely delicious. (No need for lunch). We loved chatting with our hosts about everything under the sun. You are walking distance from the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Tower Grove Park….”