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‘The Reubling House’ - Modern-Rustic Cabin!

Entire cabin in Defiance, MO

4 guests·1 bedroom·1 bathroom
4.9 · 10 reviews

Property details

Brimming with scenic spots, vineyards, and St. Louis thrills, this sleek 1-bedroom + loft, 1-bath cabin offers a true choose-your-own-adventure retreat. Walk to the Katy Trail, kayak in the Missouri River, and explore the Missouri Wine Country. At day’s end, return to the vacation rental that features a full kitchen, Smart TV, vintage bar, shared fire pit, and historic touches from the Reubling House’s early days — once owned and operated by August Ruebling, founder of the town of Defiance!

The space
Recently Renovated | Central A/C & Heat | Shared Gas Grill | Steps to Katy Trail | <2 Mi to Missouri River

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING (shared): Fire pit, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, walk-in shower (rain shower head)
BAR ESSENTIALS: Bar seating, vintage barware, large cube ice maker, vintage cocktail book
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances w/ dishwasher, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 1 step to enter, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, music venue nearby (music may be audible Friday - Sunday evenings)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 3 additional properties available on-site, each with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom

1 queen Bed

Common space

1 queen Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

Guest reviews

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Amy

Wedding weekend

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June 2025

Adorable place to stay. Very clean and nicely furnished.

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Patricia

lovely stay

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May 2025

We had a wonderful stay at the Ruebling cabin. It was exactly as the pictures showed. I have a lot of allergies, so staying in rentals can be tricky, but I had no troubles. It was clean and comfortable. They have done a really nice job of making upgrades (lots of hot water and easy air conditioning control) while maintaining a cabin feel. If we are back in the area, we will definitely try to stay here.

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Marcie

Perfect Apartment and Location

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September 2024

My family rented all 4 apartments on this property for our family and the bridal party for my daughter's wedding. The property was absolutely perfect and less than a mile from the venue.

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Katie

Spring Break Getaway

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March 2024

We had a very nice getaway for Spring Break at this cabin. Katy Trail access is across the street and we lucked into a few days of warm weather to enjoy it. Very glad that we brought our bikes. Many of the local businesses were closed for the season so I would recommend traveling here Wednesday to Sunday. We were there Monday to Thursday and found the town pretty dead in off season. We were able to find some great spots - Defiance Ridge Vineyards, the Sunflower Farm Cafe, and Chandler Hill Winery to eat and drink and provided wonderful experiences. This cabin was good. The decor was cute and loved the modern farmhouse touches. The best part was the bathroom shower! The water pressure and warmth was perfect. Our 2 daughters slept in the loft and we slept downstairs. The temperature difference between both was extreme. Very hot upstairs while freezing downstairs. I would recommend bringing a space heater or extra blankets if visiting in cooler months. My husband did have to work a few days from the cabin. Plenty of outlets and WiFi was decent. Just wished there was a more dedicated space as a desk so we could use the dining room table. All-in-all, it was a nice getaway. We explored, we played games, and spent some time soaking up some sun on the front porch.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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