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STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC

Family-friendly holiday home in St. Louis

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Living area
Bedroom with queen size bed.
Bedroom with two twin size beds.
Private kitchen
Both bathrooms have walk in showers with safety grab bars.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St. Louis, MO
  • Place, Forest Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Barnes Jewish Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Louis Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
No smoking of any kind allowed in the house. Dogs must be housebroken and nondestructive. Please clean up after your pet. NO PARTIES!

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

About the area

St. Louis

The Hill, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this holiday home. St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are notable landmarks and St. Louis Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Enterprise Center or Dome at America’s Center.
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St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Forest Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Washington University in St. Louis - 7 min drive - 7.0 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
  • ‪Mama's on the Hill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anthonino's Taverna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carnivore - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Milo's Tavern - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is STL Family Favorite Gem.Heart of The Hill: SLU,WashU, Forest Park,Yard,Arch,BJC located?

This family-friendly St. Louis holiday home is located in The Hill, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tower Grove Park and Forest Park. St. Louis Zoo is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to many restaurants and bakeries! We also could walk across the street to take our grandchildren to the park-so much fun!! The home was super clean and fully stocked-we had everything for a perfect stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

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

Weekend on the Hill

Wonderful house with everything you need, and the perfect location to enjoy the best of St Louis! Very attentive owner, would highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Spring Break Getaway

Went to St Louis for a quick family trip away for Spring Break. The location of this property was really nice for a young family as lots is within walking distance (coffee shop, gelato, family dining, and parks). The property was very clean and well taken care of and Lisa quickly responds to communications. I would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

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! 😆
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Perfect location and layout

Very thoughtfully decorated space; clean, nice layout, with an effective a/c! My husband and I thought it was perfect for us and our dog—nice little fenced in yard area. The location cannot be beat—walkable to all of The Hill, and nice to have designated parking in the back of the house. When we rented, we didn’t even realize it had two full baths—what a bonus! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place, it's very comfortable and a great location. The fenced yard is wonderful for our dogs. It is always clean and the kitchen is great to cook meals with everything you need to feel like home. The neighborhood is great for walking. We can't wait to stay her again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Great location in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Lovely home we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great house!!!

Check-in was super easy. House met all of our needs!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenness D.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evie P.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great stay

Lisa’s rental was a perfect stay for our weekend trip. We enjoyed the neighborhood. Her rental is exactly as listed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Lambert

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I am a St. Louis native and I love my hometown! I'm also a mom of 5 kids and 2 fur babies. Owning a vacation rental home has been a dream of mine for a very long time! I'm so excited to finally make my dream a reality and share it with you!

I'm always happy to recommend our favorite St. Louis activities and restaurants. We love St. Louis and hope you will too!

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