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PREMIER LOCATION, HEART OF THE ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HILL

Apartment with kitchen, near Forest Park

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Piazza view from courtyard side bedroom.
Master bedroom.
Master bedroom.
Master bedroom.
Courtyard view bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Saint Louis, MO
  • Place, Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Grove Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PREMIER LOCATION, HEART OF THE ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HILL

See our other listing, Rooms with a View I, 1448663, (in the same building but not adjoining) to rent together if additional space is needed.

Our cleanliness rating speaks for itself but during a crisis like Covid 19, it is the most important consideration in choosing your home away from home. As always we maintain the highest standards and have added extra care in sanitizing throughout for your safety and peace of mind. Covid 19 Information: Rest assured your home away from home has been prepared for your safety during your stay with:

• No contact check in with digital lock. Enter on your own with code provided
• Cleaning and sanitizing throughout with special attention to high touch surfaces
• Special sanitizing laundering of linens

For your convenience, we provide hand soap, hand sanitizer for your use during your stay. VRBO suggests guests consider leaving shoes at the door if possible. We are committed to your safety, taking every precaution in cleaning and sanitizing our property for your stay and we thank you for your confidence.

In the near future we hope you will choose our place to stay whether you are attending a professional sporting event or sightseeing, attending a concert or show in the Grand Center (our theater district), seeing a medical professional at BJC, Siteman, Childrens' Hospital, Shriners or at St. Louis University Medical Center or Cardinal Glennon, or here for a wedding at St. Ambrose, visiting the Immigrant Statue or visiting your child at one of St. Louis’ many excellent universities.

In the meantime, you can immerse yourself in one of the nation’s few remaining authentic Italian-American settlements, known as "The Hill." The Hill is a long-established Italian-American neighborhood with family-owned delis, sandwich shops and bakeries on Marconi Avenue, and trattorias, pizzerias and upscale Italian eateries dotting the streets around Shaw and Wilson avenues. The “Italian Immigrants” statue stands outside St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and locals gather to play bocce at Milo’s Bocce Garden across the street and in neighborhood parks.

Enjoy the food, wine, dolci, bocce and charming atmosphere from the convenience of your sweet perch overlooking the neighborhood’s newest project, the Piazza Imo complete with fountain, benches and chess tables. Lime bikes and electric scooters can be found but walking is the preferred mode of transportation here where everything you could want is literally at your doorstep in this safe and friendly community.

This lovely new apartment in an historic building is located in the true heart of the Hill. The second floor entrance is accessed from an indoor staircase to the apartment on the right. A shared deck overlooks the neighborhood's new Piazza Imo, with a magnificent fountain, gardens and chess tables with sycamore trees. Enjoy morning coffee or a gelato downstairs at the Gelato di Riso (shortened winter hours in January and February) or have a beverage on your deck with a piazza view, reminiscent of an Italian square. At the foot of the stairs you will be a few steps away from our historic Italian Immigrant Statue, St. Ambrose Church, bocce garden and family friendly neighborhood pub, and pizzeria on our shared corner, and more within a few blocks. An easy walk in this safe neighborhood to countless Italian restaurants, deli's, bakeries and shops make it a place to relax and make memories. Schedule a tour with one of our local tour guides to enrich your experience (see contact information below).

Wander a little farther as you will be only minutes away from Busch Stadium, the Arch, Union Station and Enterprise Center. Ten minutes to Powell Hall and The Fabulous Fox, Washington University, St. Louis University. The perfect apartment for parents' weekends, graduation and other events. Five minutes to the Missouri Botanical Garden and the famous and free St. Louis Zoo and Forest Park. Special events take place at all these locations and some happen right outside your door like the Italian Heritage Day Parade and Festa, Christmas on the Hill, La Festa, and The Giro della Montagna (3rd professional and amateur cycling race of the Gateway Cup) among others.

A queen and full size bed with high quality mattress and linens in this quiet neighborhood make for a restful night’s sleep. There is also a pack n play with linens available on request.

Enjoy a well stocked kitchen with apartment sized dishwasher, stove and full size refrigerator and washer/dryer. Basic spices (from our neighborhood Italian stores and imported from Italy), of olive oil, coffee, tea and staples, initial stock of paper products, laundry and dish soaps provided along wireless internet, TV in the front bedroom and living room for streaming your favorite shows with your own account, a DVD player, games and books. See our more detailed list of what we provide below so you can travel light and carefree with the comforts of home and enjoy our pristine, well appointed, cozy, comfortable and so convenient little haven.

Location Type
• Perfectly located in a bustling but quiet urban neighborhood. We are in the heart of The Hill, the historic Italian-American community of St. Louis with an unmatched piazza and courtyard view.

Attractions
In the surrounding 5 blocks
• Italian, Greek and Spanish Restaurants and Steakhouse
• Italian Delis, Bakeries, Markets
• Neighborhood Pub and Bocce Garden
• Gelateria
• St. Ambrose Church and the Immigrant Statue
• Hall of Fame Place (homes of Yogi Berra, Joe Garagiola, Jack Buck on one block)
• Piazza Imo
• Berra Park, fields, playground

5-10 Minutes Away
• Missouri Botanical Garden
• Forest Park
o St. Louis Zoo
o St. Louis Art Museum
o Missouri Historical Society
o Golf
o Lakes
o Restaurants
o Paddle Boats
o St. Louis Science Center
o Steinberg Skating Rink
o Muny Opera

10-12 Minutes Away
• St. Louis University
• Washington University
• Barnes Jewish Hospital
• St. Louis University Medical Center
• Siteman Cancer Center
• Center for Advanced Medicine
• Grand Center
o Powell Symphony Hall
o The Fabulous Fox Theatre
• Union Station

14 Minutes Away
• Busch Stadium & Ballpark Village, Home of the St. Louis
Cardinals
• Enterprise Center, Home of the St. Louis Blues
• City Museum
• Anheuser Busch Brewery (Tours Available)
• The Arch

Neighborhood Services & Businesses
• Neighborhood Tours by Joe DeGregorio & Sam Martorelli
• Eat St. Louis Tours by Pete Manzo
• See The Hill St. Louis website and Ciao St. Louis for listing of businesses and neighborhood events

Nearby Sports Activities
• Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Handball, Ice Skating (winter) in Forest Park
• Tennis in Sublette Park 5 minutes away

Nearby Special Events
• La Festa at St. Ambrose Church
• Italian Heritage Day Parade and Festa, early October
• Christmas on the Hill, first Saturday in December
• The Giro della Montagna, the third cycling race of the Gateway Cup, Labor Day Weekend
• Forest Park Balloon Glow
• Check the calendars of Hill 2000, the City of St. Louis, Missouri, Botanical Garden and Forest Park for other special events

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start load of towels in washer.
Set thermostat to 80 if system is on AC in the summer or set to 60 if system is on heat in the winter.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Call for early check-in our late check-out as schedule allows

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-21-0025

About the area

St. Louis

Located in The Hill, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, this apartment is near theme parks. Notable landmarks in the area include St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try City Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Enterprise Center or Dome at America’s Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and horse riding.
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Saint Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tower Grove Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Forest Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Louis Science Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 11 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪2nd Shift Brewing and Tasting Room - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mama's on the Hill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anthonino's Taverna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Carnivore - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milo's Tavern - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PREMIER LOCATION, HEART OF THE ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HILL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PREMIER LOCATION, HEART OF THE ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HILL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PREMIER LOCATION, HEART OF THE ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HILL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PREMIER LOCATION, HEART OF THE ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HILL located?

Located in The Hill, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Tower Grove Park and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from St. Louis Zoo. Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Forest Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole apartment was perfect. We enjoyed our stay very much. We walked everywhere we went on The Hill and felt very safe. Debbie was a wonderful host and we will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this apartment could not possibly have been better. It was truly in the heart of The Hill. The view on the deck overlooking the piazza with the grand marble fountain put me in mind of Italy's thousands of lovely fountains. Otimo!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shaunette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wondeful getaway

We enjoyed the neighborhood and hospitality of 9ur VRBO
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!

The apartment is exactly as advertised and smelled wonderful when we walked it. Area is great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay and Play

Great stay ! Great location. Great communication process ! Everything was wonderful !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location in the middle of the Hill. Had everything we needed. Perfect weekend getaway for our Anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Hill

This location is awesome and the property is located in the perfect place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best friend weekend

This was perfect for a girls weekend. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Clean and safe! Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very clean and comfortable. Close to lots of Hill favorites and easy access to the rest of St Louis. There is a fairly steep set of stairs to get to the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on The Hill

Perfect place to spend time on The Hill! Everything you need. Would stay here again when we visit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was perfect for getting to all the areas we wanted to visit. The apartment was so cute and cozy. We loved sitting on the deck listening to the fountain and people watching. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Joe and Debbie are great owners, concerned with keeping a beautiful property for their tenants. Everything with this stay was perfect. It has been the best property with amenities we have stalyed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lilly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay for a small family

Family trip (2 adults, 12 year old, 8 year old) to explore St Louis. Easy drive to the arch, City Museum, and all the things around Forest Park. Staff at Marconi Mercado were very sweet. Enjoyed walking the neighborhood and stopping at the various bakeries and groceries. Pizza di Gloria was delicious, and who can resist staying above a gelato shop.Off-steet parking was a HUGE plus with how crowded street parking was
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!

Clean, wonderful and responsive owners, and charming location! We LOVED everything about this stay. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Consistently Excellent

We’ve stayed at this property multiple times and it is consistently excellent. The property is exceptionally well kept and the owners are perfect hosts. Love this property. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just loved the apartment - location, cleanliness, attention to details - all was wonderful! The only caution for some might be the stairs up to the place but it was not big deal for us. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom clean. Washer and dryer was super convenient. The kitchen didn't get much use because of all the food options within easy walking distance but we sure enjoyed the Illy coffee!The area is bustling but not overly noisy. If there is a wedding or funeral St. Ambrose Cathedral area can get backed up as there are many narrow one way streets with parking on the sides so walking is the preferred way to get around during those times. We walked nearly everywhere except when we had to leave the area to see family. We had great conversations with shop owners and residents alike. We ate at at least 5 Italian restaurants and enjoyed each experience. Gian-Tony's is a personal favorite and he went above and beyond to give me a special treat I requested in advance. Gelato by the fountain is wonderful. Pizza da Gloria was great, Mamas was super good as was Charlie Gittos (fancier). We enjoyed the Antique Marketplace, DiGregorio's, Missouri Baking Company, Cafe Dolce, Volpi and many other places.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip to STL

My college roommate from the early 80's and I got together in STL and stayed at the "Room With a View". It was perfect for us (2 BR, 1 bath) and we LOVED it! It is right in the heart of the Italian neighborhood on the Hill and was no more than 15 minutes to anywhere we wanted to visit in the city. It was so comfortable and the deck overlooking the beautiful Piazza Imo was a huge perk about this property. We spent every night out there enjoying a beverage and enjoying the evening. It is right above the Gelato Di Riso, which we frequented every night we were there, no matter how full we were from dinner on the Hill. Everywhere on the Hill is definitely an easy walk from this property which we loved...along with feeling completely safe even when walking at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

deck with a view

This property was awesome! It was clean and comfortable and homey. It was great to walk downstairs and get gelato or coffee. Many delicious restaurants within walking distance. Hosts responded vey quickly to any questions. I liked that they had instructions for anything you needed to use or do. The best part was the deck. It was so nice to sit out there at night and relax. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a little gem

Clean and comfortable with a really amazing location. We absolutely loved the location. We were about 10 minutes from WashU where our daughter now goes to school. The location on the Hill is perfect and the back deck overlooking the Piazza is nothing short of amazing for having a glass of wine at the end of the day. We tried to book another weekend before we even left, but unfortunately, it was already taken that weekend...:( We will be back though, I am sure of it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love love love

We've stayed in both apartment's Debbie and Joe have hosted in the Hills. They never disappoint. You feel so comfortable and cozy when you walk thru the door. They think of everything. Very clean. Great location. My mother in law was very happy and excited and wants to come back, trust me when i say it is very hard to please her. Thank you Debbie and Joe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family in STL

Our family stayed at Debbie and Joe’s lovely apartment for 9 days. We were there to meet our new grandbaby and see our son and daughter -in-law. Our time spent with family was wonderful as was our stay in the apartment. The location is perfect with the view of the piazza from the deck. We were in walking distance to all the highlights of the hill. Amazing food is on every corner and the gelato store is downstairs. The apartment is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. It was super clean, well stocked and very comfortable. The deck was spacious and well appointed and the view is amazing. Debbie and Joe were very responsive and made the whole process very simple .It was a great stay and we are looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was exactly what we needed and very clean, as was the entire apartment. We absolutely loved the location, close to everything and in the charming Hill neighborhood. The beds were comfortable. The decor was beautiful. The back deck overlooks the beautiful fountain across from St. Ambrose Church. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most magnificent rental I have ever stayed in, outside of the grand hotels of Europe, Asia, and North America. The place was beautiful and extremely well appointed. The location was heavenly. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was cute & cozy. Loved the patio balcony overlooking the piazza.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and very clean. The location can not get any better. No matter which direction you walk when you exit the building there are great food options. The Piazza Imo view from the deck was absolutely beautiful day or night. The convenience factor alone is worth the stay. We just walked everywhere, no need to drive. We loved the friendly people and the feeling of being safe as we walked all over the Hill day and night. Thank you Debbie and Joe for the opportunity and it was nice meeting you both. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Debbie and Joe Monolo

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We are two retirees with a passion for our neighborhood, The Hill, St. Louis' historic Italian neighborhood. Both of us worked in education for 40+ years, Debbie as a dean at Washington University School of Medicine and Joe as a psychologist in private practice and for St. Louis County Special School District. We have three adult children and six grandchildren who keep us young and active.

We purchased the building in 2003 with friends from a family we knew whose ancestors built it some 100 years before and we then spent some 5 years completely renovating it. This particular apartment was renovated and redecorated again for this project in 2018. The Hill sprawls a bit but this building is in the center of it all, across the street from St. Ambrose, the center of life in this close knit neighborhood.

One of us is always up for a new project and inspired by our friends the Werders, who have premier VRBOs, Aspenhaus, in Estes Park, we decided we couldn't pass up taking a shot hosting a vacation rental in this perfect spot. Our goal is to think of and implement every possibility to make this a charming and comfortable place complete with all the conveniences of home so you can experience anything and everything St. Louis has to offer from our safe and homey environment.

Why they chose this property

We are now seasoned hosts and have enjoyed offering this unique place. We have amassed enough favorable reviews from both of our VRBO offerings, Rooms with a View I and II, and a Premier Partner rating from VRBO, to offer confidence in choosing our apartments. There is no better location in St. Louis. There is not a more meticulously cleaned, well-appointed and furnished place to stay and we have gone the extra step to make Rooms with a View I and II the perfect places for your vacation stay. You will see the little extras if you give us a try and help us earn more of those important reviews. Combined with our location this is a one of a kind experience for both romantic get-aways or a family vacations.

What makes this property unique

You will not find a more perfectly located spot to enjoy all that St. Louis has to offer. Nestled in the heart of one of St. Louis' most loved and historic neighborhoods, we are close to countless attractions, sports venues, universities and medical centers. But the sweetest attraction is this unique property in our historic fully renovated building in the heart of the Italian neighborhood where restaurants, bakeries, delis, pubs and bocce courts abound. Ours is the only property that is adjacent to the Piazza Imo, with deck overlooking the imported marble Italian fountain, benches and chess tables set in a beautiful garden.

Languages:

English

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