Entire home
Downtown skyline view featuring giant rooftop deck & wet bar with a city view.
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Paycor Stadium
- Place, Great American Ball Park
- Place, Newport Aquarium
- Airport, Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Downtown skyline view featuring giant rooftop deck & wet bar with a city view.
Welcome to the historic SouthGate House! Relax at the rooftop wet bar and take in skyline views from each level of this modern urban oasis. Located downtown but with a huge private lot featuring a city view fire pit, three decks and a patio. The modern kitchen provides a spacious area to prep and cook on the gas range or hang out at the countertop bar. The 16’ kitchen ceiling features exposed beams, stained glass and a ten foot ceiling fan. The master suite displays impressive oversized tile throughout with clean gold fixtures and a rain shower head against an opaque glass block ceiling to floor window. The upstairs great room features a relaxing ambrosia wood fireplace and wrap around windows with a city skyline view.
The Historic SouthGate House is a private oasis in the heart of the city. Just over a mile to Bengals and Reds stadiums, this modern 3 bedroom cliff dweller offers breathtaking panoramic views of Cincinnati. The private yard with a skyline view fire pit and huge rooftop deck with a wet bar is perfect for relaxing or catching a game on the outdoor big screen TV. Enjoy your morning coffee at the fireplace by the wrap around windows and watch as the city awakens at this ideal VRBO retreat.
The Historic SouthGate House is a private oasis in the heart of the city. Just over a mile to Bengals and Reds stadiums, this modern 3 bedroom cliff dweller offers breathtaking panoramic views of Cincinnati. The private yard with a skyline view fire pit and huge rooftop deck with a wet bar is perfect for relaxing or catching a game on the outdoor big screen TV. Enjoy your morning coffee at the fireplace by the wrap around windows and watch as the city awakens at this ideal VRBO retreat.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Lock the doors and return the keys
You’re our guest so just relax and leave the cleaning to us!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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: 25
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Covington
Located in Covington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Newport on the Levee is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Paycor Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Covington, KY
What's nearby
- Paycor Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Great American Ball Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
- Heritage Bank Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
- Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
- Newport Aquarium - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- OLLA - 13 min walk
- Herb n thelma's tavern - 3 min walk
- Rosie's Tavern - 17 min walk
- Wunderbar - 10 min walk
- Cedar - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
29 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cara C.
26 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cara C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anthony R.
31 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anthony R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jodi S.
8 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jodi S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt S.
8 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Matt S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen V.
26 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location & amazing house!
Stephen V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pace Home I.
26 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pace Home I.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aniya J.
22 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay beautiful view
Aniya J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian W.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for a Ballgame
Brian W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian K.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Covington
Brian K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffanie C.
31 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffanie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandon B.
7 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place good view
Brandon B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
kristin k.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!!!!
kristin k.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara C.
23 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay ever !
Tara C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy D.
23 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Southgate House was a gem
Brian B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim V.
14 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
11 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amanda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by Calvin Bell - on-site Property Manager
What makes this property unique
My sons and I bought, designed and rebuilt the historic Southgate house a few years ago. We manage operate and clean the property ourselves. We love the Southgate house and hope you do too.
Languages:
English
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