A family-friendly stay in St. Louis awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Forest Park and Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this The Hill holiday home include St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch.
Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Barnes Jewish Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
St. Louis Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Washington University in St. Louis - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Grand Station - 5 min drive
St. Louis Gateway Station - 10 min drive
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
2nd Shift Brewing and Tasting Room - 11 min walk
El Milagro Azteca - 16 min walk
Mama's on the Hill - 4 min walk
Anthonino's Taverna - 5 min walk
Favazza's - 11 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.
STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC
NO CLEANING REQUIRED FOR CHECKOUT!Fuhgeddaboudit! There’s no better place for your visit to St. Louis and it’s Italian district (The Hill) than ‘Heart of The Hill’! Berra Park is right outside the front door with a playground for your little ones. The smell of the very best Italian cuisine is in the air. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, grocery stores, a piazza, and gelato! Even a pet eatery for the fur babies! One of the most walkable and family and pet friendly neighborhoods in St. Louis and you are going to love it!
The space Centrally located to everything St. Louis has to offer!
Just off highways 44 and 40/64.
Located on a quiet, family and pet friendly street.
Rear private parking pad and open street parking available. Park with playground and splash pad located across the street. Guest access: On site free parking on the street and behind the house on a private parking pad. The private parking pad will accommodate 2 cars comfortably.
Other things to note: NO PARTIES!!
Dog friendly fenced in yard. No cats please.
DOGS MUST BE NONDESTRUCTIVE AMD HOUSEBROKEN!! Please clean up after your pet.
Laundry/play area in basement.
All linens/towels are washed in free and clear laundry detergent.
No smoking of any kind allowed in house.
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all used towels in the shower.
Please leave all beds that were slept in unmade. We will take care of the rest! Thank You!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
No smoking of any kind allowed in the house.
Dogs must be housebroken and nondestructive. Please clean up after your pet.
NO PARTIES!
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
Does STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC?
No, STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Reviews
STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 34 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house that looks exactly like the photos. Lisa has thought of EVERYTHING that can make a vacation perfect. The neighborhood is in an area where you can walk to lunch or dinner. Also, everyone walks in this part of town which makes it feel super safe. We highly recommend this rental if you're going to St. Louis. It was about 5 miles from any attraction that we visited.
Brenda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin R.
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Hill is now my favorite place to stay in St. Louis..This was a great house. The location was great, the house was comfortable and clean with everything we needed. Thank you Lisa!
Kristin R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
27 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lori K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!!!
Check-in was super easy. House met all of our needs!!
Beth M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenness D.
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Host was always helpful and available to answer questions. She recommened restaurants close by that were amazing. House is located in an adorable neighborhood. Attention to detail on every level. Highly recommend!
Jenness D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lee M.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family with young kids
Great location to be close to the zoo, downtown, and other kid activities. The park next to the property and walkable restaurants and treats were great too. The property had everything we needed for the kids - playroom toys, books, kids plates, shampoo, etc. great stay!
Lee M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alicia L.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely well equipped home!
We had no issues, everything was as described and the property manager was very quick with communication. We would stay here again!
Alicia L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenny W.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gem on the Hill!
Words can’t express how amazing this adorable VRBO is, or how fabulous the neighborhood is! The home is so clean, decorated cute, and has everything in it to make it homey. We thoroughly enjoyed coffee on the porch and drinks on the back deck. It was so fun to walk to the nearby restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and bakeries. A wonderful Catholic Church is also close and it was so enjoyable walking to Mass Sunday morning. Very safe and quiet neighborhood. We would 1000% stay here again and can’t recommend this place enough. Additionally, Lisa was so easy to work with and responded immediately to any questions. Hope we can return some day!
Jenny W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in The Hill
We have been coming to St. Louis quite regularly while our son attended college at Webster University. Found this gem a little late, but loved the location and the home. We will definitely stay again. Walking distance to so many quaint Italian restaurants and a bakery. Quick drive to local attractions too.
Lori K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica P., San Antonio
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little house
We loved staying here! The house is very well remodeled and adorable, and a perfect location. We love to cook, and the kitchen was beautiful and well stocked. We will definitely stay here again.
Jessica P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane B., Springfield
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy on the Hill
This Property was outstanding, clean, comfortable, great lighting, kitchen utensils and a fantastic welcome basket for us and our dogs. This is one of the best VRBO's that we have stayed in that also considers all that you need for your dogs. The location was awesome, walking distance to everything you would need or want to sample & enjoy the "Hill" in St. Louis. Can't wait to stay again.
Diane B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert M., Dallas
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place!
Stayed here for a few days with my son, the house was perfect for us! The Hill is an incredible neighborhood, safe, amazing food, great people!Everything in the house was top-notch and totally met or exceeded my expectations. And Lisa, is a fabulous host, very responsive and kind...we greatly appreciated the welcome thoughts and gift!Next time we come to St. Louis, I know where we will be staying!!!Bob Merlo
Robert M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marianne G.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the Hill
Nicely decorated with plenty of accommodations and extras...even snacks for my fur baby. So pet friendly - blankets for the furniture, towels for dirty paws, extra poop bags. Loved the stay!
Marianne G.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evie P.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas on The Hill
Our stay at the Heart of the Hill during Christmas was amazing! As native St. Louisans we were thrilled to return to the vibrant Hill neighborhood. Its central location near The Missouri Botanical Garden, Forest Park, major highways and delicious restaurants and coffee shops (within walking distance)was perfect. Our host Lisa was very accommodating especially on Christmas Day. The home is lovely with updated bathrooms, wood floors, and top of the line kitchen appliances. The parking pad in back was an added bonus. I highly recommend staying here when visiting St. Louis!
Evie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah E.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location/Best Property Manager
This is the absolute cutest house I've stayed in. It was so clean and adorable. The Hill is a fantastic neighborhood and the location of this house puts you in walking distance to all the best spots for coffee, food and drinks! The property manager answered all messages promptly and worked with me on dates and check-in. I would love to come back to this spot again!
Sarah E.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
David C.
26 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to experience THE HILL
Nice clean and comfortable. Great host. Nice and quiet. We rented for our crew and family it was a great hotel alternative. Walking distance to food and groceries. private parking was a plus.
David C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan W., Chattanooga, Tennessee
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect St. Louis Stay!
This house has everything you need for a relaxing stay in St. Louis. The house was clean and had everything you could ever need to survive the week including some extra things that made the kids smile. We did not have any pets but it was pet ready as well. The neighborhood is super safe in the Italian district. There are restaurants on EVERY CORNER and they are all amazing. There is a playground right by the house that we went to every day to play. It was a very quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again!
Megan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard M.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Little Place!
Loved the character of the home, it was tastefully decorated and walkable to great Italian food! Thank you for having snacks and not requiring us to prep the clean up! My yorkie loved the long hallway for zoomies! 😆
Richard M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lisa’s rental was a perfect stay for our weekend trip. We enjoyed the neighborhood. Her rental is exactly as listed.
Michael C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay F.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Hill Stay
Owner was wonderful and so easy to work with. House was very clean and instructions were simple to follow. Close to everything The Hill has to offer.
Jay F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Loved everything about it! Perfect location, walking distance to some of the best food in town!
Paul E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie V.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Home!!
We loved the home!!
Jackie V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff A.
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
The house was so clean, and perfect for me and my two daughters. Lisa the host was super nice and the communication was great, I’d give her six stars if I could. The location is quiet, close to everything, and we would stay there again for sure. Highly recommended!!!
Jeff A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim R., O’Fallon, MO
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Very clean, great location, and Lisa was great to work with. we will return!
Tim R.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim P.
1 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Lisa’s home was perfect for our family. Her newly remodeled home was clean, organized, and stocked with everything we needed for a great night in St. Louis. What’s even better, Lisa has EVERYTHING we might have needed for our two dogs! It was one of the best places we’ve ever stayed.