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  • Elves Manor Guest House: A private house all your own in St. Louis' best walking neighborhood, the Central West End
    First floor living room of Elves Manor Guest House
    Elves Manor Guest House accommodates up to six overnight guests
    First floor bedroom in Elves Manor Guest House includes gas fireplace
    Second-floor bedroom in Elves Manor Guest House
    It took a while to find, but there is such a thing as a truly comfortable sleeper sofa bed (ready for guests arriving that night). A second television is in this room.
    Hot tub at Elves Manor is ready to use day or night
    Another interior view of main living area at Elves Manor Guest House
    First-floor bath at Elves Manor Guest House includes washer & dryer
    Second floor bathroom at Elves Manor Guest House

    • Address 4149 West Pine Blvd.
      Carriage House

      Saint Louis, MO 63108
      USA
    • Phone+1-314-568-0236
    • Fax+1-314-534-0571
    • EmailContact Innkeeper
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    Elves Manor is an entire house all your own in St. Louis' most urbane and cosmopolitan neighborhood, the Central West End. Built as a contemporary carriage house (or alley house) behind an historic 1904 Tudor Revival cottage, Elves Manor sleeps up to six, with two bedrooms, two baths, and a truly comfortable sleeper sofa in the second-floor sitting room. The carriage house is yours and yours alone, ideal for one guest, one family, or a small group of friends. Rates are based on how many beds are in use; for easy-to-understand rate info, click through to our website. Amenities include a fireplace, spa, complete Internet access with a copier/fax/printer & WIFI, washer/dryer, cable television, alarm system, and secure two-car garage. Elves Manor is in a location that makes it easy to park your car and walk, bike, or take public transit to St. Louis' best attractions.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 64 Reviews

    4.9 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    A Hidden Treasure

    March 07, 2013

    This lovely little house, about 3 miles from the Zoo and Art Museum, is really a treasure. I felt like I was visiting a friend, not staying at a hotel. The house has everything you need, including a lovely fireplace that you can enjoy from your bedroom, fridge stocked with homemade yogurt and fruit salad, eggs and bread, and many other goodies. It is perfectly quiet, because it is located back from the road, and the only sounds were the wind chimes. Other great little touches - computer and printer, a nice collection of music CDs, an amazing library, the rocking chair by the fire and best of all, privacy, as unlike a traditional B&B, you have the whole house to yourself. I highly recommend it!

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Great Stay at the Elves Manor

    March 04, 2013

    We had a lovely weekend in St Louis. The Elves Manor was wonderful and so much fun. The rooms are great.With a working gas fireplace in the bedroom and the living room we were very cozy. the Food was great all fresh and organic. I am gluten free and the innkeeper even made sure there were gluten free goodies for me to snack on and for breakfast. A charming little place in a great St Louis neighborhood.

    5 out of 5
     

    A St. Louis Gem

    January 08, 2013

    Karen and Harold have created a charming getaway in the convenient West End neighborhood of St. Louis. They keep Elves Manor immaculately clean. We shared our stay with a relative and each of us had space to ourselves as well as enjoying common areas. Kitchen and bath are well appointed, containing most anything one needs. We easily entertained for dinner one evening. Bonus: the bed was exceedingly comfortable.

    5 out of 5
     

    Home away from home

    December 19, 2012

    Great snacks and food provided; loved the fireplace. Great to have the entire house to ourselves!


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Karen Karabell

    Innkeepers Description:

    When not busy with innkeeping, I work in my family's property management business. I'm a wife, mother of three young adult sons, yoga enthusiast, gardener and bicycle safety instructor (who wants the world to know about CyclingSavvy. If you ride or want to ride a bicycle for transportation, check it out!).

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $160 - $345

    The Whole House!

    When you reserve Elves Manor, you receive an entire house, which is completely private. The rate listed is based on one bed sleeping up to two people and includes breakfast. Other rates are available, based on how many beds are in use, and whether breakfast is included. Complete rate information is available at www.elvesmanor.com. The house has a full kitchen with all appliances, cookware, and dishes. Other amenities include a hot tub available year-round, two-car garage, washer/dryer, security system, working fireplace and guest bicycles (you must sign a liability waiver to use these).

    • Maximum Capacity: 6
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 3 Queen

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 4 p.m.    Check Out: 11 a.m.

    • Minimum Stay: No minimum stay, except on weekends (two-night minimum on weekends)

    • Deposit Amount Required: A fully refundable deposit may be requested by the innkeeper, who will make this determination based upon the details of the reservation

    • Cancellations: Reservations may be canceled at any time at no charge. Please note that when a reservation is made, the house is taken off the market. If a cancellation is necessary, please give the innkeeper as much notice as possible, so that she may put the house back on the market for others who might be interested

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 64 Reviews

    4.9 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  5
    • Services  5
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    A Hidden Treasure

    March 07, 2013

    This lovely little house, about 3 miles from the Zoo and Art Museum, is really a treasure. I felt like I was visiting a friend, not staying at a hotel. The house has everything you need, including a lovely fireplace that you can enjoy from your bedroom, fridge stocked with homemade yogurt and fruit salad, eggs and bread, and many other goodies. It is perfectly quiet, because it is located back from the road, and the only sounds were the wind chimes. Other great little touches - computer and printer, a nice collection of music CDs, an amazing library, the rocking chair by the fire and best of all, privacy, as unlike a traditional B&B, you have the whole house to yourself. I highly recommend it!

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Great Stay at the Elves Manor

    March 04, 2013

    We had a lovely weekend in St Louis. The Elves Manor was wonderful and so much fun. The rooms are great.With a working gas fireplace in the bedroom and the living room we were very cozy. the Food was great all fresh and organic. I am gluten free and the innkeeper even made sure there were gluten free goodies for me to snack on and for breakfast. A charming little place in a great St Louis neighborhood.

    5 out of 5
     

    A St. Louis Gem

    January 08, 2013

    Karen and Harold have created a charming getaway in the convenient West End neighborhood of St. Louis. They keep Elves Manor immaculately clean. We shared our stay with a relative and each of us had space to ourselves as well as enjoying common areas. Kitchen and bath are well appointed, containing most anything one needs. We easily entertained for dinner one evening. Bonus: the bed was exceedingly comfortable.

    5 out of 5
     

    Home away from home

    December 19, 2012

    Great snacks and food provided; loved the fireplace. Great to have the entire house to ourselves!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Mother Daughter Get-A-Way

    November 12, 2012

    This was a wonderful place for my mom and I to stay while in the city. Located in the Central West End it is convenient to several destinations throughout the city. Karen gives you an warm and inviting welcome. The kitchen is filled with tasty treats. You won't want to miss her Not-So-Gooey-Butter-Cake!! There are several heath conscious food items that can be easily taken on the go with you on your many excursions throughout the city saving you time. At days end returning to this retreat and soaking in the hot tub is very relaxing and welcomed. Rest assured you'll be sleeping in comfort and awake rested and refreshed.

    5 out of 5
     

    Charming B&B on one of the best streets in St. Louis

    October 01, 2012

    We stayed at Elves Manor Guest House for five days over my sister's wedding weekend in lieu of a hotel. What a treat! From the kitchen stocked with local treats to the comfortable furnishings and beautiful grounds to the gracious innkeeper Karen, Elves Manor exceeded all expectations. I would stay here again in a heartbeat for a family weekend or special occasion. You can't beat the great Central West End location if you want to walk to Forest Park, cafes, bars and shops.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Home away from home!

    August 13, 2012

    I loved the way Karen had this place arranged in terms of having a TON of food available for us to eat and not have our stay disrupted or scheduled for a served breakfast. We had enough food when we arrived to eat breakfast every day and lunch or snacks almost every day. And the food was delicious! Karen was a perfect host and made great recommendations on where to eat. The house was perfect: It was comfortable, safe, quiet and had a great layout. I would definitely stay again!

    5 out of 5
     

    Unique- oe of a kind stay!

    August 04, 2012

    Words truly cannot describe how unique the experience is to stay at Elves Manor. I have always wanted to stay at a bed and breakfast type of place but my husband has nixed the idea for 28 years! ( that's how many anniversaries I have tried the idea on him with NO luck). He has never liked the idea of sharing a space in a house in close quarters and the fact of dining with strangers. When you book a room at the carriage house, you book the COMPLETE house, the private enclosed garage, the lovely patio with private outdoor hot tub and enchanted secret garden. In the busy lives we most live, it almost puts you in shock how private, inviting and relaxed the environment is. It feels as if the place has been placed in a remote area yet it is in the heart of the West End district that is minutes to most places on a tourist's list to visit and dine. The innkeeper, Mrs. Karen, lives on the adjacent property and desires only to please her guests. The breakfast experience of this bed and breakfast is amazing and is as private and homey as possible. The effort she takes is not even comprehendable unless experienced first hand! if you are looking for a private place with your significant other, a girl's trip, a multiple couple friends trip, a family trip, a private extended medical stay.....THIS IS HANDS DOWN the choice! You will leave with plans on staying again!  Any time of the year would work but I would suggest spring to enjoy a trip to the Missouri Botanical Garden or fall for cooler weather for enjying the patio, hot tub and convenient walk to near by places. Decide who you want to be with you, the list of must do's and book it!


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  • Location Type

    • City

    City - St. Louis

    • Distance to city: 4 miles

    • Directions to property:
      In the heart of the Central West End at 4149 West Pine Blvd. (ZIP 63108). From I-64 (Highway 40): From downtown St. Louis, drive about four miles to Boyle Avenue exit. Turn right (north). Stay on Boyle about one mile to West Pine Boulevard. Turn right (east). Elves Manor Guest House will be toward the end of the block on your left (the north side of the street) at 4149 West Pine Blvd.

    Airport

    • St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      20-minute ride on Metrolink (to Central West End stop); from train, 20-minute walk to Elves Manor Guest House. If driving: I-70 east one mile to I-170 south. Five miles to Forest Park Avenue. East on Forest Park Avenue to Boyle Avenue (about nine miles). Left (north) on Boyle. Two short blocks to West Pine Blvd. Turn right (east). Elves Manor will be toward the end of the block on your left (north side of the street) at 4149 West Pine Blvd.


    Area Attractions

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Guest Cottage

    • Urban Inn

    Property highlights

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Copier

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: ready-in-the-house-to-serve-when-you-like

    • Time Served: Any time; at your convenience

    • Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Organic Not Gooey Butter Cake
    St. Louis is famous for "Gooey Butter Cake," but organic "Not-Gooey Butter Cake" is a healthful delight of its own. Your choice of this or organic brownies is always served. Also ready in Elves Manor to serve when you like is an abundant vegetarian breakfast, an excellent selection of teas, and the best fresh locally roasted coffee. A rotating selection of organic or otherwise wonderful treats are always available, too

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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