Perfect 1-bedroom apartment with in welcoming Belleville
Guest rating: 2.0 / 5
Overview
Perfect 1-bedroom apartment with in welcoming Belleville is a smoke-free, pet-friendly apartment-style stay in New Athens, positioned as a convenient home base for visits to the Belleville area. It is marketed for easy access to downtown Belleville and the fairgrounds, with Scott Air Force Base about 8 miles away.
In-Unit Amenities
The apartment includes free Wi-Fi along with climate control features such as air conditioning and heating. Practical, longer-stay conveniences include a washer and an ironing board.
Nearby Dining & Everyday Options
Several casual dining spots are close by, including Clara B's Kitchen Table (about 131 m), Friday's South Bar & Grill (about 216 m), and wiseguys (about 362 m). Additional nearby options include The Burger Den (about 592 m), Charlie's Place (about 837 m), Tavern On Main (about 958 m), and The Roundabout Bar and Grill (about 942 m).
Getting Around
Public transit access includes Washington @ Church EB bus stop (about 837 m), A Street @ Church WB (about 1043 m), and Douglas @ B Street NB (about 1413 m). Belleville Metrolink Station is roughly 1969 m away, and the closest major airports are MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (about 13.57 km) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (about 43.17 km).
Noise & Area Context
A train runs nearby and is noted to pass nightly around 10:30, which can be disruptive for light sleepers. Guest feedback has also referenced a contrast between the interior condition and the surrounding exterior/area feel.
Best for
This apartment is best for travelers who want a simple, practical base near Belleville with apartment conveniences like a washer, free Wi-Fi, and in-unit temperature control. It can also suit traveling professionals visiting Scott Air Force Base (about 8 miles away) or nearby hospitals (both under 10 miles, per property notes). Light sleepers, however, may want to consider the nightly train noise mentioned in guest feedback and the listing notes.
Travel tips
If you’re sensitive to noise, plan for a train passing nearby at around 10:30 PM each night and consider bringing earplugs. For car-free trips, you have multiple bus stops within roughly 0.8–1.4 km and the Belleville Metrolink Station about 2.0 km away. Dining is easy on foot with multiple bar-and-grill and American options within a few hundred meters.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights that the interior was clean and pleasant, and communication was described positively. The main negative theme is significant noise from a nearby train at night, which contributed to a shortened stay in at least one review. Reviews also point to a mismatch between expectations of the outside/area and the inside condition, with some concern about feeling comfortable in the surrounding area. Overall impressions are mixed, reflected in the current public rating (2 from 2 reviews).
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