When you stay at this vacation home in Cape Girardeau, you'll be on a river, just steps from Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from eDen Spa & Salon and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Riverfront Park.
Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Sand's Pancake House - 11 min walk
Burrito-Ville - 19 min walk
El Mezcal Mexican Grill - 2 min drive
Katy O'Ferrell's Publick House - 9 min walk
Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Serenity South -- Gardens, River-Views, and Refreshing Space
Beautifully renovated duplex with large shared yard in Cape Girardeau Historic District. Cozy living room, large dining room, fully stocked kitchen, 3 second-story bedrooms with balcony at the end of the hall, and 1 1/2 bathes. Perfect for getting away for rejuvenation or exploring downtown. Within walking distance to local downtown restaurants, antique shops, and boutiques. Two blocks from the Mississippi River and many other attractions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Jo Pincosy
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Car not required
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
TV
DVD player
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Near a laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the river
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Things to do
Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Power boating nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking nearby
Winery tours nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Casino nearby
Golf nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Excellent fenced back yard.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Parties or events must okayed before arrival.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Serenity South -- Gardens, River-Views, and Refreshing Space Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 126 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
shirley g.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Here for a volleyball tournament. Had 3 short days to enjoy this beautiful home. Just not long enough. Has everything u need and more. Jo is a lovely host. So quiet and peaceful.. most of all in a safe area. I plan to go back by summers end just so I can enjoy the home and walk to coffee shop and tour the old part of town. Just wonderful!
shirley g.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
This property is excellent
This is an older home (1920’s?) with so much charm. It’s exceptionally well cared for - the floors are clean and in excellent condition, the walls are clean, paint job is beautiful, etc. The air is clean (no smell of mold) bathroom fans work, etc! In short, one of the best maintained rentals we’ve stayed in. The beds are comfy. Oh - and the landscaping is also beautiful! It is winter - would love to see the gardens in the spring. Jo was easy to contact, check in was easy. The trains do run 1 or 2 times per night and are close and on Friday night there were some people having fun running their loud cars through town but otherwise it is quiet and peaceful. The walk to town is only a few blocks. We would definitely stay here again!
Jennifer K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle A B.
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This was the second year in a row that we have stayed here. This is a beautiful home to stay in. I love the charm and detail of the house. We stay here after a Christmas party and walk downtown so it’s definitely located in a convenient spot. I will be booking again for next year Great communication with Jo and if there’s any questions I need, Jo is very quick to respond. Thank you for making our stay good!
Michelle A B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve B.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent choice
Very nice property. Highly recommend.
Steve B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
joe R.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cape Girardeau
Beautiful very clean house with a lot of character
joe R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie K., Little Rock, USA
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very charming house
We stayed at Serenity South instead of a hotel for family weekend. We were able to have our daughter and her friends over for dinner which we could never do in a hotel! There are great views from upstairs.
Debbie K.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Nice property, real close to downtown and the river. Very relaxing
Scott R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maggie M.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Maggie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy H., Lodi
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and responsive
We were a last minute stay and Jo quickly accommodated. She had the air conditioning on for us and fresh flowers. So wonderful
Tracy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mom 2.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity South is out favorite place in Cape.
I have stayed at Serenity South three times in the last 5 months. It is perfectly located near downtown restaurants and the Old St. Vincent's church, and it is literally a 2 minute drive to SEMO's River Campus. We will be returning to Cape next month, but sadly, this property was already booked. It will always be my first choice, though.
Mom 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bradley T.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place
Very nice and beautiful place super nice people
Bradley T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony&Julie B.
7 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute comfortable duplex
Nice comfortable accomodations very clean. The kitchen had everything you needed. Easy area to get around the Saturday Farmers market down the street was nice
Tony&Julie B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Candice L.
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Graduation
The place was perfect for our stay and was close to the farmers market and downtown shops. Highly recommend for location!
Candice L.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, beautifully maintained home
Lovely house, well maintained and stocked. Nice bed linens and towels. Lots of thoughtful features like a coffee and tea station upstairs with the bedrooms. The host even left fresh cookies for us in the kitchen. Beautiful gardens with cut flowers. Fantastic location just blocks from shopping, restaurants and bars. Highly recommend.
Melissa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry M., St. Louis
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
Everything was perfect. From check in to check out. Great neighborhood and location.
Terry M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ronald D.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay, perfect day!
We stayed at Serenity South as we visited the area for the total solar eclipse. The property was clean, comfortable, well maintained and furnished. When we booked it, we had no idea how convenient to downtown and the riverbank it actually was. We were within walking distance to the eclipse activities for the day. Jo was very attentive and responsive to any questions or needs we had. Check in and checkout instructions were very clear. Thank you for helping make our eclipse adventure absolutely perfect!
Ronald D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alicia S.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and amazing location!
I stayed at Jo’s place with my sister and father. We absolutely loved it!! The location was truly amazing and close to so many restaurants and shops. The setup was perfect for us with the 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs and it was great to have the 1/2 bath off the living space. We didn’t cook while we were there but the kitchen was huge and seemed well stocked with dishes. Communication with our host was easy and she was very helpful. The house was gorgeous and had tons of historical details. Would love to stay here again!
Alicia S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
11 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Night
We had a great night! Loved the birds, upstairs coffee, blankets to snuggle in!
Amanda H.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle A B.
17 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable house
Our stay at Serenity South was very nice. The house is so adorable. The whole process was easy. Highly recommend!
We had a family issue come up the night before our check-in date and we needed to cancel. Jo worked with us to reschedule the visit to another date. We look forward to traveling there and appreciate the host accommodating our last minute needs!
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary F.
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Cape Girardeau
This was our second Thanksgiving in Cape Girardeau at Serenity South. The property is very clean and has everything you need to prepare a Thanksgiving Day feast! Location is great! Had dinner at Ebb and Flow just down the street and won the trivia contest! Great restaurants and shopping very close to the property! The city issued a boil water alert due to a broken water main and Jo had bottled water to the property before we had time to get some ourselves! Thank you, Jo for another lovely trip to Cape!
Gary F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica R.
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
House perfect..
This house is so clean and has everything you need for your stay! Probably the MOST well thought out place we've ever stayed for our traveling needs and convenience. Beds are comfortable! BUT, light sleepers beware.. the railroad tracks are nearby (the trains run in the middle of the night) and the traffic near riverfront on a Saturday night was loud til early morning. You can hear every hot rod motorcycle or sports car with loud exhaust that approaches / speeds off from the nearby stop sign.
Monica R.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wendy M.
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
This was a very cute home - well maintained! Perfect location. Had everything we needed. Very clean!!
Wendy M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary T.
4 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s trip
Everything was great! We will definitely be back. Thank you for your hospitality.