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PREMIER LOCATION, HEART OF THE ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HILL

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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
  • Forest Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Louis Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Louis, MO (CPS-St. Louis Downtown)
    ‪16 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
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

Property manager

Debbie and Joe Monolo
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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. St. Louis Union Station and Gateway Arch are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Park and Mississippi River. Check out an event or a game at Enterprise Center, and consider making time for St. Louis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Saint Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forest Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Louis Science Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.3 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

  • ‪Bar K St Louis - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Anthonino's Taverna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Favazza's - ‬6 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

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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

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

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

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

Claudia S.

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

Italian history galore

Beautiful neighborhood. Close to attractions. Property as described. Very clean and well stocked. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

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

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

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

Susan D.

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

Home away from home

We've stayed at this location numerous times and it is one of our favorites. It is a charming, comfortable and well maintained. The location is perfect on the hill in a charming neighborhood. A designated parking space is an added bonus. Looking forward to spending our next getaway to St. Louis there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Christmas on the Hill

Didn’t know our long weekend was Christmas on the Hill. What a great surprise, balcony overlooking the park was great for watching Santa and kids, Church across the street was roasting chestnuts. All the stores were bustling and in the evenings all the local stores had a Christmas Market which really nice. Location of rental was in the heart of everything. Parked our car in private lot on Thursday and never moved it, restaurants are amazing and a must is a hot salami sandwich at Gioia’s Deli (wow).Gelato downstairs excellent, coffee shops great. Oh did I mention bakeries! One piece of advice, forget your diet if you go to the Hill
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia I.

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

The Hill

We had a wonderful stay on the Hill. Unit was as described and very comfy. We will definately be renting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronnie b.

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

Weekend stay on The Hill

Great property - perfect location. Enjoyed great authentic Italian food at some of the many options in the area. Great communication with the host. Everything was exactly as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

The Hill Immersion

We had a wonderful week staying in The Hill. You can easily park your car and forget about it during your stay. One can walk to great restaurants & markets. We loved the location overlooking the park and fountain. By the end of the week we felt like part of the neighborhood. Our hosts were excellent. They were immediately available by phone when we had questions. I look forward to staying here again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Great anniversary trip

Very beautiful and clean property. Located in a great neighborhood. Check in was easy and the owners are very responsive to any questions or concerns. This is the best place to stay in St. Louis!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronnie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traunza A.

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

Charming apartment with a great view

We really enjoyed this apartment! Location was ideal, in the middle of everything on The Hill, which was interesting, entertaining and peaceful. The pictures do not do the apartment justice. It is beautifully decorated and super comfortable. The back deck is spacious and overlooks the piazza. Neighbors were super friendly and welcoming. They talked to us on our balcony as they strolled the piazza below, giving great suggestions for sights and restaurants. The highlight was the golf cart tour of the neighborhood that Vince, a lifetime resident, generously gave us when we met him outside an Italian cafe. We also watched the video the hosts had provided recounting the history of the neighborhood. Highly recommend The Hill and this apartment!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J T.

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

A great place to stay

The apartment was very clean, and nicely decorated. The view from the deck was great. Lots of places to eat and shop within walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne D.

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

Girl's weekend 2024

The site was amazing and The Hill was as dynamic a neighborhood as we could hope for. We met our neighbor and she was delightful. If there were any down side it was the 18 step climb to get to the apartment and the traffic on the streets (which the landlords had nothing to do with). We went to the gelato shop and sat on the deck/balcony enjoying the amazing atmosphere of this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Great Location on The Hill

Very nice two bedroom apartment in the center of The Hill. Lots of quality kitchen amenities; cooking would be no problem. Convenient to groceries, restaurants and right above a gelato/coffee shop! Very quiet; never heard neighbors or street noise. Lovely deck overlooking the plaza & fountain. Only warning I would give is you have to go up a narrow, steep staircase to the second floor which may be a problem if you have disabilities or are elderly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Wonderful Stay on The Hill - STL

My family spent the weekend in STL experiencing The Gateway Arch, STL Zoo, the amazing City Museum, and the Danny Go performance at The Factory. We had the pleasure of staying here and really enjoyed the location and all the nice Italian restaurants, coffee shops, and gelato - which is right downstairs. Everything is within an easy walking distance. Offers an amazing view of the courtyard to enjoy a nice coffee or wine in the evening. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Perfect

This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It is very comfortable, clean, and in a great location. The deck is priceless and the neighborhood is very clean, quaint and safe. No question…this is a great place to stay. THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

B N.

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

Perfect Location

Amazing location in the center of it all on The Hill. Very clean rental and hosts were great. Place was better than advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location on the hill! The apartment was very clean and comfortable. We stayed for 2 nights to go to a Cardinals game and to eat at Charlie Gitto's for my son's bday. Very convenient to the ballpark and walking distance to Charlie Gitto's and other restaurants on the hill. Would definitely stay here again when visiting St. Louis!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Absolutely wonderful experience

This is one of the nicest properties we've ever rented. It's clear the owners genuinely care about giving their guests a great experience. Flawlessly clean and with a genuine homey feel. Having the documentary film about the Hill available for viewing was a nice touch and definitely enhanced our appreciation of the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ideal Spot

Ideal location within walking distance of everything on The Hill!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests