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Hill Retreat: Rustic Charm w/ Balcony

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Hill Retreat: Rustic Charm w/ Balcony

Welcome to your home away from home! This rustically renovated shotgun-style 1-bedroom unit offers a cozy and unique retreat in the heart of St. Louis' iconic Italian neighborhood, The Hill.

Located upstairs in a two-family home, the space features a queen bedroom and a living room with a comfortable sofa bed, perfect for extra guests. The full kitchen is ready for your culinary creations, while the gorgeous outdoor balcony provides the perfect spot to unwind with your morning coffee or evening wine.

The Hill is known for its vibrant charm and incredible dining scene, and this rental puts you right in the center of it all! With over a dozen authentic Italian restaurants and cafes within 4 blocks, your taste buds are in for a treat.
The unit's re-purposed wood accents and rustic design elements provide a warm and inviting ambiance that feels like a true getaway while still offering all the comforts of home.
Book your stay today and experience the perfect blend of modern convenience and old-world charm in one of St. Louis' most beloved neighborhoods!

*We provide a complimentary starter pack of essentials to help you settle in, including basic toiletries and paper products. For your extended stay, please plan to purchase additional items as needed.

Although we do not like fees in order to maintain our units we must make you aware of the following:
We are ONLY dog friendly. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests a non-refundable fee of $100 per reservation will be charged to cover additional cleaning costs. Pet fees are NOT included in the original reservation price or room rate provided. Any applicable pet fees will be added to your reservation MANUALLY and charged AFTER booking.
If you do not honor our pet policy (dog only disclosure) you will be fined $200.
Strict NO SMOKING policy. If you smoke inside you will be fined $250.
We are not responsible for items left behind by guests. If you leave an item behind and you want it to be sent back to you. We charge $25 for that item to be shipped plus the shipping costs.
Any stay greater than 21 days will require an additional long term cleaning fee of $50 that will be MANUALLY charged after reservation confirmation.
An unapproved late check-out is $50.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4306081vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

St. Louis

The Hill, a neighbourhood in St. Louis, is home to this apartment. St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chaifetz Arena or Enterprise Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Tower Grove Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • George Washington Carver Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Forest Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Louis Science Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 12 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Milagro Azteca - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪2nd Shift Brewing and Tasting Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Favazza's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joe Fassi Sausage and Sandwich Factory - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Amighetti’s - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Retreat: Rustic Charm w/ Balcony pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hill Retreat: Rustic Charm w/ Balcony?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hill Retreat: Rustic Charm w/ Balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Retreat: Rustic Charm w/ Balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hill Retreat: Rustic Charm w/ Balcony located?

Located in The Hill, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tower Grove Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo. Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and St. Louis Science Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right in the center of everything on the Hill! Very clean. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the central location and found the home clean and comfortable. We appreciate your stay and hope to host you again on your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TereasaW W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The vrbo was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you for your review, we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Clean and comfortable. Ideal location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Thank you for the great review! Glad the place was clean, comfortable, and in an ideal location. Hope to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay and the location. Only drawback was the firmness of the bed. Not great for bad knees.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
We’re glad you loved your stay and the location. We appreciate your note regarding the bed firmness and have taken it into consideration.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in the heart of the Hill, sooo convenient to local bakeries and restaurants and coffee shops. I can’t recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2026
Thank you for the great review! Appreciate the recommendation — hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2026
Thank you for the great review! Glad the place was clean and had everything you needed. Hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
The place is very nice and I love the setup with two balconies! The location is perfect! The Hill area has some great resuarants, bakeries, and coffee shops. Great neighborhood for a stroll and a great balcony to watch it all happen when you dont want to stroll. Close to downtown and perfect for our visit! My only thing is the lack of parking depending on the time of day. The details for the VRBO state parking available - 1 narrow space, but this is not accurate. The only parking is on the street, so depending on day and time, this can be a huge ordeal. Other than that, we love the fact that the place offered a shared green space that is gated for our dogs, which was perfect! We did looooove the location and atmosphere, just really needed that parking spot upon arrival and departure, but were able to move and make it all work. Just a little but of an inconvenience when you got dogs...still 5-stars and a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the location, the balconies, and especially the shared green space for your dogs—it’s great to know that worked well for your stay. We also appreciate your feedback regarding parking and we’ll make sure the listing details are reviewed. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in a perfect location! Could use some towel hooks and an updated pull out sofa mattress, but overall would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Glad the location worked well for you. Sorry the towel hooks and the pull-out sofa mattress weren’t ideal — we appreciate the feedback and will be adding hooks and reviewing replacement options for the sofa mattress. Appreciate that you’d return and would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Great place

This is one of the nicest places I've yh. Would definitely stay there again. Jeff was very attentive and responded quickly when i had a question. You wont be sorry if you stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We stayed in the upstairs unit and for the most part was very nice. The things that could be improved on would be general upkeep and maintenance. I noticed the main door handle coming into the house was loose. The toilet was wobbly and needed to be secured to the floor and the shower trim was coming off the wall. The door that closed to the bedroom also needed to be adjusted because it wouldn’t close properly. Last, the kitchen could be stocked better as far as cookware and glasses.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything about our stay here. The apartment was clean and nicely decorated. The hosts were in contact with us often and were very accommodating. This house is in the middle of "the Hill" neighborhood. It is across the street from the Catholic church. The bells ring on the hour starting at 6 AM. (That might be an issue for some people - Just be aware) Across the street was Vitale's bakery. They had amazing baked goods. We tried the cannoli and cream horns. Both were amazing. You can walk from the house to at least 8 or 10 different restaurants, including Marconi Mercata, Zia's, Mama's, Cafe Dolce, and more. If you want to explore the Hill, this is a great place to do it from.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, adorable condo with a few issues. This location is amazing if your primary goal is to stay in a safe, quaint, walkable neighborhood with lots of Italian restaurants and shops. This neighborhood focuses around the Catholic Church, which rings their bells at 6 AM and ends around 9 PM. I thought it was lovely but it was very loud across the street. Monday mornings are very loud in this neighborhood as well starting around 5am. Very easy drive to everything St. Louis has to offer. Now the not so great, which I sent to the owners of this VRBO a week before posting this to address anything and they have not. Several dishes were very dirty with food still caked on them, the right hand door walking into the bedroom, doesn’t work, there was no way to create any privacy from the pull out couch in living room, there was no top sheet, pillow cases or blankets for the pullout couch, there was only two small towels originall,, they brought 2 more, there’s no light shade on the fan in bedroom and there’s no light shade on the lamp next to the two chairs area, there’s no dimmer lighting just the bright overhead lights in the kitchen and living room area and is very bright at night. The TV and remote has some kind of issue it’s delayed and doesn’t work half the time and is the only one. There is literally no sound barrier in the stairwell from downstairs to the upstairs and the sound carries up. I could hear the entire conversation they were having downstairs clearl
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you for your review, we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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