Ratings based on 81 Guest Reviews

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4.9 out of 5
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3 out of 5
by A traveller

Idyllic setting on busy waterway

Posted Sep. 21, 2024 on HomeAway
This is a beautiful large property in an idyllic setting. The location is outside the center of town and remote so it will take you longer to get places. This didn’t bother me as I enjoyed the drive through nature. The house had comfortable spaces for our group to gather. The kitchen is fantastic: I appreciated the two large modern coffeemakers, digital double ovens, high end finishes, and nice appliances. Nice big grill outside. Direct lake views from the decks although somewhat obscured by trees. The house could benefit from more temperature zones. There are only two thermostats with each one controlling one half of the house. The problem is there are three levels so the people upstairs are hot while the downstairs is frigid. The beds and bedding are not terrible but not very comfortable either. The house is filled with personal photos of the owners family; they literally cover every wall and surface. This, along with cautionary notes everywhere, felt intrusive—case in point—the owners showed up with their cleaning crew 15 minutes before checkout. Finally, while the setting is remote and serene, the water out front is a boating superhighway. There is no protective cove and boaters come closer to the dock than allowed. A strong wake constantly slams into the dock. I worried about the kids swimming. Our kids are young teens but if you have small children I would not recommend this place as I think it’s too dangerous to play in the water.
Comment from Hotel Management
Oct. 15, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you for your response and comments. We are disappointed that you felt our home only deserved a 3, as we strive to provide the best vacation experience for our renters. I have provided some replies below, with the understanding that every person and family have personal preferences for their vacations. We extend our apologies if you did not have a 5 star experience and will take your comments into consideration. We hope that you will give us opportunity to meet your vacation needs in the future, and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. The house does have zoned heating and cooling to control each side of the house. Although the house usually stays comfortable for our guests, we're sorry that you experienced issues keeping everyone comfortable. It is a large house with a basement, main floor and an upper area loft that is open air and overlooks the great room. We are disappointed to hear that you did not find the beds comfortable. This is good feedback, but also surprising as it is the first complaint we've received in 8 years renting our home. The notes that are in the house are to provide helpful instructions to guests on using items like the stove and TV as well as how to ensure the plumbing stays operational as the house is on a septic system. We hope you understand that this is our home that we live in when it's not rented. Because of this, we have our families pictures throughout the house, and normally receive positive feedback about their presence. In fact, some repeat guests have chosen to add their own pictures to our walls. As discussed during your visit, you were there on a holiday weekend with heavier than usual boat traffic. Although we have no control over the speed of the boaters and there presence, the Missouri State Water patrol does frequent the area. We did provide there number in case you needed to report any unsafe activity. Most of the families that rent from us bring their children, and play in the water, some also chose to rent boats and personal watercraft during their stay. We did show up to the house approx. 5 min. before your checkout time of 10a, but did not approach the house. We gathered supplies from a detached garage across the road from the house. We're sorry if this felt intrusive. Again, we appreciate your feedback and review. Thank you
5 out of 5
by A traveller

Posted Sep. 4, 2024 on HomeAway
Comment from Hotel Management
Sep. 11, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy that all of you had a great time!
5 out of 5
by A traveller

Weekend getaway

Posted Aug. 7, 2024 on HomeAway
A group of friends spent the weekend together for food, lake swims, and fun. The house was perfect!
Comment from Hotel Management
Sep. 11, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
We are so happy that all of you has an amazing time! Please keep us in mind for future vacations!
5 out of 5
by A traveller from Havana, Ks

Friends weekend

Posted Jul. 26, 2024 on HomeAway
Great place, very well appointed! Everything you need to cook and hangout with friends! Nice place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful lake. Owners were quick to respond to any inquiries we had.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jul. 27, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you for your great review! We are happy to hear that your family enjoyed your time at our home. Please keep us in mind for future vacations!
5 out of 5
by A traveller

Restful place Perfect for our needs

Posted Jul. 15, 2024 on HomeAway
This place was perfect. Our family of 18 had plenty of space. The teenager and kids enjoyed the loft. The kitchen was ideal, large and well stock with all the utensils needed. The dining areas were great. Our whole family found places to rest and play. The dock with the lily pad was used all the time. And the two refrigerators by the kitchen were ideal. Thank you for the great place to escape the world..
Comment from Hotel Management
Jul. 16, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for staying at our home. We are so happy to hear all of you had a great time. Please keep us in mind for your future vacations. We look forward to hearing from you in the future. Thank you, Terry and Terrie
5 out of 5
by A traveller

Family vacation

Posted Jul. 14, 2024 on HomeAway
We had an all family vacation with 20 of us gathering together, ages from 8-80. We all enjoyed the home and everything that was offered with the home. It was a perfect place for all of us to be together making memories and having room to play together and have so much fun. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jul. 17, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for staying at our home! We really appreciate your review. We are so happy all of you had an amazing time. Please keep us in mind for future Vacations. We hope to hear from you soon.
5 out of 5
by A traveller

Baseball tournament week stay

Posted Jul. 1, 2024 on HomeAway
Our 12u baseball team stayed here while we played in the lake of the ozarks tournament. The kids had a ball after they got done playing each day they got to enjoy the lake and the amazing house. House is huge. We had 11 12 year olds stay with us plus 3 coaches families. Amazing view and home. We will be back next year when we play in same tournament again.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jul. 25, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
We are so happy that all of you had a great time! Thank you so much for your amazing review! We look forward to having you stay with us in 2025! Thank you!
5 out of 5
by A traveller

Family trip

Posted Jun. 4, 2024 on HomeAway
The Lake House was a perfect place for our annual family lake trip. Everyone had a bed. The home was clean and well stocked. We spent most of our time on the dock - the lake toys were amazing for the teenagers in our group. The evenings were spent around the fire pit - singing and sharing stories. So many memories were made. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jun. 19, 2024 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you Joy for you wonderful review. We are so happy to hear all of you had an amazing time. We love hearing families getting together and making incredible memories. Family time is so important! Thank you so much for staying at our home. We look forward to hearing from you in the future!
4 out of 5
by A traveller

Great Property for Large Groups

Posted Oct. 2, 2023 on HomeAway
We had a cozy stay at this property. Everything was good and the property manager was courteous. The only thing that we missed was enough lighting in the home. It looked gloomy and dull when we spent time inside the home.
5 out of 5
by A traveller

Barker family ozark vacation

Posted Sep. 15, 2023 on HomeAway
Love the place. Room for all. Plenty of activities to keep the kids busy. Everything we needed was available. We will definitely come back as well as tell others about this hidden gem