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Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Forest Park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled on a hill, Hill Cottage offers the ultimate retreat with a fully-stocked kitchen, large back deck for outdoor dining and smoking. Inside, you'll find a Mediteranium deep tub with glass tiles and triple shower heads. Unwind in the private space surrounded by lush plants and flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!!

Check-in 2: P M or later. Check-out 11:00 AM. or earlier. The "Hill Cottage" has a fully stocked kitchen, large back deck, with table and chairs for outdoor smoking and dining outdoors. Pets? Yes- $20. fee.
Mediteranium show tub with glass tiles, triple shower heads, one being a large "rainshower". It has skylight windows, a newer pillowtop memory foam queen size mattress, and gleaming white faux marble ceramic floors. Completely private, quiet, restful, the perfectly clean place to relax and explore the delights of the Hill. Extra sheets and towels, blankets, a large walk-in closet to hang your clothes and store your suitcases out of sight. A huge T V. , Wifi, easy key entry, self check-in. Best privacy. Lush with plants, flowers, and greenery. Host available next door if you need help with anything. Plus we have "instant book" and we're moderate
with easy cancellations. There is a laundromat 2 blocks away. If you are pressed for time I could wash and dry and put your clothes on hangers for you.
Park on the street in the front of the brick-front house or nearby.
To enter the cottage, just walk up the short, lighted driveway and through the unlocked chain length small gate. At that point you can see the cottage. We like to briefly welcome new guests, but we also accommodate self check-in . If you choose to check yourself in, the key will be on the doorknob,. There is a lockbox on the gate providing a spare in case you lose your key or lock yourself out. (Code provided after booking, along with ph.#. ) wifi code is posted inside. Pay owner for pet fees- 20. per pet per night. Please bring cash and pay on arrival. Less for longer-term stays. See John, Mary, or Aimee. Welcome to "The Hill"!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Large deck for smoking or relaxing.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

ACCESS : Do not park in back! Only on street. Go up driveway. Lockbox & key is on gate in the driveway. Cottage is in 20 ft. or so. Eñjoy
No partying, gathering, or abusive alcoholic behavior on premises. No ILLEGAL drugs allowed on premises.
This is a quiet neighborhood. No excessively loud noise, as loud arguments, boom-box crank-up, etc. No fireworks! even on 4th of July! Illegal in city

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only under 12 lb. Leashed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Large deck for smoking or relaxing.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
St. Louis, MO

What's nearby

  • Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forest Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Louis Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Washington University in St. Louis - 9 min drive - 7.7 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

  • ‪2nd Shift Brewing and Tasting Room - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mama's on the Hill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anthonino's Taverna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carnivore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Milo's Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!!?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!! on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$253.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!! located?

Located in The Hill, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tower Grove Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from St. Louis Zoo. Missouri Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and Forest Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cozy Studio Cottage on "The Hill," walkably close to everything! The Zoo, Park!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Very walkable to everything in The Hill area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a gem! So glad I booked this property and would highly recommend to any friends or family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

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

The Hill

If you want to stay on the Hill, there is no place better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Mr&Mrs

The area is very peaceful. Parking was a little bit of a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Magic on The Hill

Wonderful stay. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Great stay!

Great stay for our weekend stay. We had no issues and everything went smoothly. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

The Hill

We had a wonderful night in St. Louis
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

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

Solid stay.

Not a ton of bells and whistles, but solid place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

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

Perfect size and location

I rented this cottage as it was so close to St Ambrose Catholic Church for my daughter’s wedding. I dropped off the wedding flowers there, and asked the owners to set the thermostat perfectly for them to stay fresh for the following days event. They honored my wishes and were extremely kind. The newlyweds stayed there the night of their wedding and it was the perfect size and location of the venue LaVerona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace F.

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

Weekend in the Lou

Perfect space for calming and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Briana S.

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

Peaceful Stay

I appreciated being greeted by the hosts each day. I appreciate the accommodations that were made for my pet and I. Hygiene and cleaning supplies were available if I needed them. I had plenty of privacy. The neighborhood was quiet and very easy to navigate. Parking was my only complaint, but that had nothing to do with the hosts. It’s just something to be mindful of if you plan on staying in the area. I didn’t realize how popular the area was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brannon K.

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

Location

Beautiful cottage with all the bang and located one block from everything. Easy to get to and from and it felt like you were hidden away. Best Virbo experience to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

The Hill

Very cute place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

nice weekend

cozy little cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

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

Quaint Studio

This is our second stay at the Cottage on the Hill and we look forward to staying here again. It is a quaint, clean studio style cottage. Authentic Italian Cuisine awaits less than a block away. This was a fabulous place for an overnight stay with our 2 small dogs. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Anniversary Getaway

We live a little over an hour outside St Louis and decided this year to Christmas shop and eat on The Hill for our anniversary. Mary's house was perfect for the two of us. Lots of privacy, the cottage is well stocked for guests. We had a nice big TV for when we wanted to be there and it was just nice and cozy. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Love this Cottage

We very much enjoyed this lovely cottage on The Hill. The host was awesome and took care of the small details. The path to the cottage is lit well with led lights and the inside of the cottage was cozy and welcoming. Centrally located on The Hill with a wonderful deli across the street and an easy walk to all The Hill has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kari F.

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

Great place for weekend trip

The location and size was perfect for me, my husband and our puppy. We were in town for a Cardinals game. The house is behind the owner’s house and parking is on the street. but not in front of the rental. The owner’s son met us to give the key and for us to pay the pet deposit. He was very friendly and nice. We were tired from driving and trying to travel with our puppy for the first time so it would have been easier to check in with a lockbox. I understand why they want to physically hand you a key since the house is in the backyard. The neighborhood is cute and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Scott W.

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

Disappointing

Cute cottage, good location, very nice amenities, but the hot water system is a disaster. We spent three nights and were never able to take a full shower—water was either scalding or cold. Management knew there was an issue in the past but assured us that we would have “plenty of hot water.” We did not.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

Visit to The Hill

We very much enjoyed our 4 night stay at this cottage. Very clean and neat. In a wonderful safe neighborhood, with several restaurants within walking distance. Owner was there upon our arrival to answer questions and get us settled in. It had the basic cooking utensils that we needed and full kitchen setup. Big closet and a super comfortable bed!! A nice little back porch to enjoy an evening beverage and morning coffee. It doesn't have a designated parking spot, parking is on the street, but we never had trouble getting a spot right in front of our cottage. Uber drivers quick to pick us up. Very close to Missouri Botanical Gardens, and other attractions. Our only suggestion would be to add a washer and dryer. We will definitely keep this place on our list to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

On our way home

We enjoyed staying in a home away from home. The home is small, but it has just about everything you need. There’s 2 different coffee makers (a Keurig and a regular coffee maker) with coffee. There are snacks galore, including ice cream! There are even some things in the refrigerator, like jello cups, pudding cups, soda, water, etc. The bed is comfortable and there are plenty of blankets. There were only two things we had issues with which was: the TV, we feel should be on the wall where the bed is and the bed could then be on the wall where the TV is. The other thing is the hot water! We stayed three nights and we only got hot water from the bathroom sink twice, and taking a shower was interesting! It is marked where to put the temperature, but it would be hot and then when you adjust it, it got cold. But, other than that, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, very nice host, cute little building. It was a little warm in there with the window unit but other wise it was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew I.

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

Fantastic night in St Louis

This property is perfect! From the amazing bathroom, the back patio everything inside. Mary has an exceptional property my pup and I will be back. Also the neighborhood is GREAT. Everything walkable. Such a nice stop over on a very long road trip. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Great location!

This small cottage is a short drive to Forest Park and walking distance to many Italian restaurants, delis, and bakeries. It is stocked well and clean. The only issue was that we could not get the Wi-Fi on our phones. The owner could not assist and took a long time to respond. Overall, a great location for all activities at Forest Park and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Cute cottage and lovely neighborhood

This was a perfect little spot in a perfect little neighborhood. So enjoyed an easy, clean location plopped right in the middle of Italian culture.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025