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Downtown skyline view featuring giant rooftop deck & wet bar with a city view.

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Exterior
Interior
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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Covington, KY
  • Place, Devou Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, MainStrasse Village
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Covington

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Covington, within a 5-minute drive of Great American Ball Park and Duke Energy Convention Center. .This vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Newport Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Devou Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Goebel Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • MainStrasse Village - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio River - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Northern Kentucky Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Richter & Phillips Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OLLA - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Herb n thelma's tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Larry’s - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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!

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

This property does not have elevators

Downtown skyline view featuring giant rooftop deck & wet bar with a city view. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Went to Cincy for guys trip. The house was great with awesome rooftop deck and view of downtown. Property management was excellent to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawna V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nice property with amazing views and convenient areas to visit. The host was welcoming and ensured we were comfortable. Loved the rooftop and views from living room! Super clean and comfortable!We will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful, clean, house that is very convenient to Cincinnati. We visited so that we could go to the zoo with family (4 adults, 3 kids, and a doggo). The yard was perfect for walking our dog. The gps directions are accurate and make this house easy to find. Check-in instructions were easy to follow and this property does not require you to clean the whole house on departure like many other properties do. The rooftop deck is perfection! It was a little chilly the weekend we stayed so not much time was spent up there, but we did enjoy it some. I will caution to be aware of the amount of stairs in this house if you are uncomfortable with those. All bedrooms are on the bottom floor and there is no way to avoid stairs whether inside or out. Plenty of linens and extra pillows/blankets are provided. The beds are all firm. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay in your home. It was incredibly clean, and had everything we could need. The rooftop deck was absolutely amazing. Sitting on the deck was a highlight of our trip. The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of room, and we would highly recommend this home to anyone staying in the Cincinnati area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alec L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen was beautiful and everything was perfect!
Got engaged and the views were absolutely perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayden P.

Liked: Cleanliness
this is an amazing home with even more amazing views. excellent service all around i recommend booking!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and a beautiful property with an amazing view. Everything was exactly as described and even better in person! The host was extremely responsive and made sure our stay was absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Cheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was very nice. It's close enough to quickly drive to downtown Cincinnati and many of the places we wanted to see. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe.The house itself was lovely. The view from the balcony and the living area were amazing. They had extra blankets and space heaters tucked in many places to accommodate different temperatures. It had a modern feel in an older home. All the beds were very thick memory foam.A couple of cautions. This house has a lot of stairs that are slightly steeper than standard including from the parking spot to the front door. It also had extra stairs between bedrooms and in the master suite. We traveled with adults, but I could see the space being difficult to navigate with children or those who have difficulty climbing stairs. It was very dark at the front door, so bring a flashlight if you come and go after dark so you can get the key in the lock. And I'm used to sleeping in a dark room, so I was grateful that I brought my sleep mask.The landlord was VERY responsive and available to answer questions and give advice to manage problems. They clearly wanted us to have a good time. It is a pet peeve of mine that if a rental is truly a peak experience, the landlord doesn't need to ask for the highest rating five times.For the right group, this is a perfect place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was exactly as described. Check in and check out process was easy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We hosted a family Christmas gathering here and it was absolutely wonderful. The home was stocked with so many thoughtful extras—plenty of towels, toilet paper, soaps, paper towels, dishwasher supplies, and a well-equipped kitchen with pans and everything we needed. The rooftop was spectacular with a beautiful view, and we even took our family Christmas photos up there. Truly a special place and a perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our family. Very clean and everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great property and I would love to come back when the weather is warm to enjoy the rooftop deck. It has a fabulous view and it's well equipped. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with coffee and water and ice in the refrigerator door.It wasn't an issue with our teens and adults... but there are multi levels and I think that would be scary with toddlers...the only reason I gave it a 4 star for families. Im really just thinking young children. We lived it!
Roof top deck
View from the top
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with an even better view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was as listed. Very clean, safe area, great venue, and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to spend a night enjoying the city, fantastic views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were there for 3 days and attending a golf tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing. Very clean and true to description. The views are great and property is close to everything. Hosts were very accommodating. definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, easy checkout, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pace Home I., Grandy

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was awesome! They truly thought of everything! Very well stocked with all the necessities. Spacious, and we absolutely loved the top floor deck! Great location! We were there for a Bengals football game, and it was so convenient. Definitely would stay again! The house and host were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked Southgate House for a weekend because our daughter’s wedding took place in Northern Kentucky. Calvin and his son have done a remarkable job transforming an older home into a fun, creative, cool experience with little surprises like the roof top deck and the amazing kitchen. They’ve thought of everything, but also were willing to go above and beyond to meet our needs and make our stay comfortable. The house is quiet with no through traffic on the street. The beds were super comfortable, the showers were nice and hot, the city views were spectacular (we got to see Octoberfest fireworks from the rooftop deck!), and the home was spacious enough to host a few family members for brunch the day after the wedding. There’s plentiful parking on the street across from the house. Southgate House felt like a home away from home during our big event.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Southgate house was fantastic. Everything was as described and the rooftop is a great spot! We will be returning on our next trip to the Cincinnati area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025