Northrup STL - Cozy Family Cottage on The Hill

A two-bedroom family cottage at the top of The Hill, with a fenced backyard, fire pit, and game room.

5
231
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St. Louis, MO
2
bedroom
1
bathroom
7
sleeps
3.5 acres
Wood-fired hot tub
🌌Dark-sky stargazing
🌳3.5 private acres
About this stay

Stay well in Driftwood.

A two-bedroom cottage at the top of The Hill, St. Louis's historic Italian neighborhood. Sleeps seven across a downstairs king with Helix mattress, an upstairs queen, plus a pull-out, daybed, and futon.

Walking distance to The Hill's restaurants and shops; minutes by car to the Botanical Gardens, the Zoo, Forest Park, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Wash U, Busch Stadium, and Tower Grove Park.

Fenced backyard with a fire pit, lower-level game room with foosball, darts, and a classic Nintendo. Pet friendly with provided pet amenities. Note: the queen bedroom is shotgun-style; an indoor privacy screen is available.

🌿Garden setting
🔥Outdoor fire pit
🌾Quiet, dead-end road
Sleeping arrangements

Where you'll rest.

Downstairs bedroom - 1 king (Helix mattress) - sleeps 2

Main-level queen bedroom (shotgun style) - 1 queen + 1 crib - sleeps 2

Living room - 1 sofa bed (full pull-out) - sleeps 2 more

Downstairs living room - day bed + futon - sleeps 1 more

Capacity: 7 guests - 2 bedrooms - 5 beds - 1.5 baths

Amenities

What's here.

Outdoor

  • Enclosed private backyard
  • Outdoor fire pit
  • Patio with outdoor seating
  • Hammock
  • Garden
  • Free street parking (quiet dead-end street)

Kitchen

  • Full kitchen with stove, oven, dishwasher
  • Refrigerator, freezer
  • Microwave, toaster, coffee maker (locally roasted coffee)
  • Hot water kettle
  • Dishes, silverware, wine glasses
  • Childrens dinnerware
  • Dining table, cooking basics
  • Baking sheet

Comforts

  • Gigabit Wi-Fi
  • 42-inch Fire TV
  • AC, heating
  • Bed linens, extra pillows + blankets, hypoallergenic pillows
  • Hair dryer, iron
  • Wardrobe / closet
  • Room-darkening shades

Family + play

  • Foosball table
  • Darts
  • Classic Nintendo
  • Board games and books
  • Childrens books and toys
  • Travel crib, high chair

Bath + practical

  • 1 full bathroom + 1 half bathroom
  • Bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel
  • Smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector
  • Noise monitoring device (decibel level)
  • Fire extinguisher and first-aid kit

The setting

  • Quiet dead-end street, minimal traffic
  • Walks to The Hill restaurants and shops
  • Close to Forest Park, Botanical Gardens, the Zoo
Where you'll stay

Driftwood, Texas.

House rules + policies

The fine print, kept simple.

Check-in 3:00 PM - Check-out 10:00 AM

Pets: Welcome - not allowed in the basement.

Events: No parties or events.

Smoking: No smoking on the property. $150 fee if violated.

Reviews

4.93 · 87 reviews

Verified across Airbnb, VRBO, Google

'Brendens place was very comfortable and quiet. The neighborhood was nice with a great selection of restaurants that were very close. The kitchen had ample counter space to prepare meals, there were enough pots and pans to cook most any meal. The appliances were new and clean. The beds were very comfortable and everything worked as it should. Our family of four had plenty of space to spread out and have our own area and not feel like we were cramped. The backyard was nice for our dogs to run around and play. I saw some reviews that complained about the chipping paint in the bathroom but let me say this, its a house that is 100 years old! They have renovated about every square inch of it and its just a tub! It still very clean and we didnt mind it one bit. You can still see some of the original fixtures and hardware but I think that adds the historical charm that we really liked. I would absolutely stay again if we come back to St. Louis without hesitation!'

- Airbnb - September 2025 - 5 stars

'We stayed at this cozy cottage on the hill during a family dance competition weekend, and it was perfect! The home is full of charm, comfort, and thoughtful touches. Located in the heart of St. Louiss Italian district, we loved exploring local bakeries, delis, and especially DiGregorios Italian Market. We picked up fresh ingredients and had a blast cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. The dining table was great for meals and family games. Waking up to the smell of authentic Italian food we made the night before was unforgettable. The neighborhood was welcoming, peaceful, and rich in culture. The decor was lovely, and everything was clean and well-maintained. It truly felt like a home away from home.'

- Airbnb - April 2025 - 5 stars

'Cute, historical home on a dead end street in a neat neighborhood. Its got charm and character, our family of five enjoyed our stay. Nicely furnished with comfortable bedding. Super close to all the attractions, we got to the zoo without even getting on the interstate. We will definitely look this place up if we come back to STL. We were a bit apprehensive about having neighbors so close but we didnt hear them at all in three days. The kitchen is pretty large with ample items to make your meals there. Backyard is peaceful.'

- Airbnb - May 2025 - 5 stars

'We had a nice stay at Brendens in St Louis. Its a short drive to anywhere really (15-20 min), and there were tons of close by Italian restaurants (its in the Italian part of town). The house was nice and spacious. The kitchen was clean and well stocked. I especially appreciate that extra linens and cleaning supplies were available, and there were no annoying check out requirements.'

- Airbnb - October 2025 - 5 stars

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Hosted by Brendan and the Oikos team

We're a small team based in Texas. We handle every booking ourselves — cleaning, guest care, the welcome note, the directions to the best Hill Country coffee. A portion of every night you stay supports a church-planting family abroad.

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