Luxury Home in Woods w\/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River
About this house rental
Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation, family reunion or retreat in this new (2016), fully-furnished, 7 bedroom/4 bath home built on private property bordering the Meramec River with a large, private, easy to access, beautiful gravel bar. The 3500SF home sleeps 22 and provides an upper-level and a lower level each with its own kitchen, laundry room, dining and living areas, and outdoor sitting space. No extra fees for "additional guests", firewood use, gravel bar access, etc. Guests conveniently enter onto the property through an automated gate with digital keypad without having to exit the car. The motorized gate automatically closes behind the vehicle for additional security. The gate opens automatically when exiting the property. Nestled beautifully in the woods, a private 1/2-mile gravel driveway takes you past the spacious house and down to a large, beautiful and private gravel bar on the Meramec River. The house sits roughly 1/4-mile from the gate entrance and a 1/4-mile to the private spacious gravel bar on the Meramec River. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fishing or relaxing on the gravel bar and later sit by a bonfire or watch the sunset from more than 500 sq. ft. of covered deck. Free firewood provided to guests (for bonfire area only). A local floating venue can be arranged to come and pickup your group for a 7-mile float trip where you finish right at our gravel bar. They will then come get the canoes, kayaks or rafts and you just walk up to the house. The upper level has a Master Suite with a king-sized bed, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level are furnished with queen-sized beds and share a full bathroom. The lower-level has one bedroom with a king-sized bed, while the three remaining bedrooms are furnished with queen-sized beds. There are two full bathrooms on the lower level. The upper level living room has two queen-sized sofa sleepers while the lover level living room has one queen-sized sofa sleeper and a full-on-full bunk bed. All bedroom mattresses are new, Dr. Greene Sleep System Hadley Acres Super Pillow Top. The house is also furnished with linens & bath towels. The upper level dining area has a 10' wooden table while the lower level dining area has an 8' wooden table. Both kitchens are fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, deep sinks, gas cooktop stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators (with water and ice dispensers). Both kitchens are also fully equipped with pots/pans, dishes, glassware, cooking utensils, knife sets, cutting boards, outdoor grilling tools, casserole dishes, serving bowls, crockpots, blenders, mixers, coffee pots, dishtowels/washcloths, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits. Both the upper-level kitchen and lower level kitchen have walk-in pantries to store your food and drink. The large upper-level living room has a stone fireplace with gas log insert and is furnished with a 55" UHD TV, while the lower-level has a 43" HD TV. Both TVs have a premium ROKU stick and remote where guests can log into their favorite streaming services. High speed wireless Internet is provided and telephones are located on each level (for incoming calls & local outgoing calls). HE front-loaded washers and dryers are on both levels with detergent provided. The upper level laundry room also has a sink and folding counter. Other home features include a semi-private outdoor hot shower, separate thermostats for each level, an insulated floor for sound, two Weber charcoal grills (on the back patio) and over 500 SF of covered deck off the upper level with 4 rockers, a 10' wooden table, and 3 ceiling fans. The large patio at the lower level has a 5' porch swing, an 8' picnic table, and 3 ceiling fans. Adjacent to the back porch, and overlooking the back deck, is a large gravel area with many chairs that circle around a large fire-pit lined with boulders. Firewood to be used exclusively for the fire-pit is provided complimentary to our guests. Two full corn-hole games are provided on the back patio, along with a "Quarters-Toss" game for outdoor use. There is large working dinner farm bell off the back of the house that guests love. There is ample parking located both in front and at the side-rear of the house. All seven bedrooms have an egress window, separate closet, fan, nightstand and suitcase stand. Spend the day away and enjoy nearby attractions such as local wineries, antique stores, Meramec Music Theatre, Wildwood Springs Concert Series, Onondaga Cave, Meramec Springs or plan a float trip with one of Steelville's local floating outfitters. There are several beautiful wineries close by. Holiday weekends have a 3 night minimum stay. No camping, tents or campers are allowed on property. 22 people is the maximum number of guests allowed. Flat Rates, meaning NO "additional guest" fees like many other properties listed on VRBO. A 2-minute video of the home is provided in the photos.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(137 Reviews)
5.0
Everything about this property is wonderful. The house more than met our expectations. So much room - so very inviting & very accommodating. Cathy, the owner, was very gracious & kind. We had a lovely bon fire one night, such a huge treat on a chilly night. We had plenty of table space to eat together & play board games on. The whole week was magical & we all will treasure memories that were made at the River Place.
5.0
I hosted a women's healing retreat at The River Place, and it. was. PERFECT. The property is beautiful, private, and so peaceful. Having the river just a short walk from the house was great, as was the giant fire pit--lots of spaces and places for people to explore, connect, and find peace. The house itself has an amazing layout with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms so that no one felt crowded or cramped, while there were two large group gathering spaces for all of us to comfortably come together. Everything was spotless, easy to use, and very comfortable. Cathy, the property owner was so kind, accomodating, and responsive. Several of my guests have requested to return to this property for another retreat, and I am very excited to book again!
5.0
7-bedrooms plus a set of bunk beds were perfect for out three generation family. We prepared meals both inside and on the bbq grill - adequate room for multiple chefs. Accommodations, Meramec River, weather and personal gravel bar were welcomed by our family. The large fire ring provided togetherness, great conversations and awesome peacefulness. Would highly recommend acquiring this property for a family vacation.
5.0
Our group had a wonderful time at the River Place! There was plenty of room both inside and out for eating and hanging out. The outdoor space was great for all the kids to run around. This was the cleanest rental I've ever stayed in. Absolutely no complaints :)
5.0
We have stayed at this property for 5 years now! Love it! Will be going again. As we pulled out of the drive my 7 year old nephew asks “how many days until we go back to the river house?”
5.0
The best combined family vacation we’ve ever had! The amenities were perfect and your home is so well designed for large groups. The easy commute made it easy for all to attend. The River Place offers any age the ability to enjoy nature in so many ways. We had a hard time leaving the gravel bar and river each day. Wonderful memories made and we can not wait to return in 2024! Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
5.0
We knew within 3 minutes of walking in the door that we were going to make this an annual trip. House was incredible and property is even better than the pictures show. We had plenty of room for our group of 11 adults. We made great use of the awesome fire pit and you really can't put a price on the peace that came from the rockers on the back porch. The gravel bar was perfect and private. It's an easy enough walk but plan to drive down for coolers/chairs/canopies. Thanks for sharing your place with us, can't wait to come back!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. We were there for a work retreat. We are a church staff and it was a great place to get away. The accommodations are really great and there was plenty of room for everyone. We especially liked how well stocked the kitchens were as far as pots, pans, utensils, etc. We did some serious cooking and the kitchen was ready for us!
5.0
It was a great place for a family getaway. We had family in from out of town and we we’re looking for a place large enough to host our getaway. This was as amazing property. Everyone from the owner to the property manager were wonderful. A big thank you to them both.
5.0
Often a listing sounds better than the actual property. In this case we found the property exceed our expectations. It was a wonderful experience, we highly recommend this this listing!
5.0
This property is very clean, well stocked, and owner and manager were very responsive and helpful. Our group stayed for our yearly float trip and this is the nicest place we have ever stayed.
The weather was not cooperative but luckily we had lots of space to relax and enjoyed playing games on the deck and at the large table in the kitchen.
Already booked for next year!
5.0
We booked Cathy and Mark's cabin for a weekend float trip with a group of friends. The house is just as described. Great location next to the river with lots of amenities and games to use. The local rafting company will pick you up at the house and you can float down right to the property for no extra cost.
There were 10 adults and there was plenty of space to have more. The kitchen if fully stoked with all the necessary utensils and cookware. The communication with Cathy was great! We had an internet issue the first night and she worked directly with the provider to have it fixed by the next morning. We would definitely rent here again.
5.0
The house was awesome and accommodated all the guests extremely well. Everything was great! The location is amazing with great outdoor spaces and proximity to the river where we could float straight back to the house. Absolutely gorgeous property!
5.0
The river place is just like described and more! There were lots of thoughtful touches throughout. From having pack-n-plays and a high chairs for the littles to tubes for floating in the river. The access to the river was amazing and we even able to float a few minutes with the kids insight the full time! We had 22 people and plenty of room. We would all definitely stay again!
5.0
The first thing I noticed when we opened the door was the large table. Many of my grandsons are bigger than some of our adults. All 14 of us enjoyed sitting around one table for every meal. We don't usually get to sit together.
The top floor is very open and has a beautiful view. The house is very private. The first night around the fire pit, I noticed that there were 14 chairs-perfect. There were plenty of throws around the house for those who needed them.
We were blessed to have a grassy area on which to set up a badminton net. They provided a washers game which many watched from the chairs and porch swing on the covered patio. Cathy and Mark provide tubes to float on the river. We walked upstream many times and floated back down to the gravel bar. There was even enough sand for the boys to bury themselves. The outside hot/cold shower really helped keep the sand out of the house.
Cathy recommended Garrison's for a float trip. It was a lot of fun most of the time, but sometimes it was difficult to move downstream without a current. A canoe with paddles might have been a better choice.
The River Place is beautiful inside and out.
5.0
We could not have had a better visit! The house was perfect, providing ample space, and all amenities that we needed. Everyone had a fantastic time and can't wait to book again!
5.0
This was one of the most incredible properties we have ever stayed at. The host was very communicative before and during our stay. When we arrived, we were overwhelmed with not only the immaculate property but the extensive amenities of the property. They do not "cut any corners" or provide bare minimums. It felt as though they thought of everything and anything you may need or want during our stay. We are already planning a return trip this fall. The furniture and bedding were incredibly comfortable, which is generally the one complaint we find consistent among rental properties.
5.0
This place was amazing! We had everything we wanted. Great places to hang out up & down stairs. The big plus is the out side fire pit, large covered upper deck & lower gathering area’s. We all especially loved the walk or drive to the beach. With our large group the two kitchens to feed all. Loved our stay and we’ll definitely be back! Highly Recommend
5.0
Had a great weekend celebrating my husband’s 50th with friends! House and property is beautiful!
5.0
We took our 16u girls softball team down for the weekend for our 2nd year in a row. It is a perfect set up with plenty of bedrooms for the team downstairs and room for parents upstairs. The place is always very clean and close to the river. It has a huge fire pit and plenty of room for us to workout and practice.
5.0
The River Place is located in a beautiful spot. All parts of the house were clean and like new. Check in and out were simple. Our group had a great time and would recommend it to anyone.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property was perfect for multiple families with young children. River area was wonderful, and house was beautiful, well maintained, and very well stocked. Property manager provided clear and accurate information so we were sure to be prepared and enjoy our weekend!
5.0
Such a great annual trip with couples!
5.0
Wonderful stay for our family and friends! The house was so comfortable and well equipped! Relaxing time floating and playing of the riverbank on the gravel bar. Could not have asked for more!!
5.0
Cathy & Mark are amazing communicators, and the property is stunning. Lots of space to spread out. We got to see some deer and some little frogs. You can't beat the view at night if you're lucky enough to see a thunderstorm! Also if you want to float Garrisons River Resort had amazing amenities and will pick you up, which is so convenient!
5.0
Accurate listing, easily accommodated out family of 20 of all ages (from one to 80 yrs old). Had everything we needed. Incredible place all around and super helpful hosts! I recommend packing a shade tent for use on the gravel bar in summer heat.
5.0
Cathy's property was nothing short of perfect. We were 4 generations, from 70+ to 4 months and everyone agreed that the property could not have been better. The upstairs kitchen had everything we needed to make meals for 20+ people. The beds were so comfortable and the house was spotlessly clean.
The river was a favorite, we took a shade shelter, lawn chairs and a few kayaks to enhance our time in the sun. We are already looking at suitable dates to return in the future.
5.0
Beautiful property
5.0
The house was super clean & includes an abundance of amenities! Our whole family of 19 fit comfortably with enough beds & bathrooms. Kitchens (2!) were over the top!! Owners & managers went out of their way to provide us with everything we needed.
Thanks for a memorable family vacation ❤️
5.0
This is a lovely place to spend time together as a large group. We enjoyed the trailer full of gear at the river and the fire pit and playing games in the yard. Everything was clean and functioning. We would stay here again.
5.0
Took my staff away for a bonding retreat and a little rest and relaxation. This property was perfect! 20 of us were comfortable and enjoyed the amenities. The scenery is beautiful. Thank you Cathy!
5.0
Remote relaxation with plenty of nearby activities to enjoy. Property is beautiful and secluded; well maintained.
5.0
Home away from home
Beautiful home with everything you could need to enjoy family and friends.
5.0
Perfect vacation home getaway!
The River Place is beautiful inside and out.
It was immaculately clean and very spacious and comfortable for our large family.
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the private river access.
Thanks for the memories!
5.0
Great House
The River Place was better than I expected. My family was joining my husband and myself to celebrate our anniversary and several birthdays. Everything was provided ... Dishes, games, floating needs for the river, grills, plenty of tables and chairs, a porch full of rocking chairs, plenty of comfortable beds. I hope we are able to go back in the future!
The owners and caretakers were all so nice and made our trip experience perfect.
5.0
This was our 3 time staying at the River Place! We absolutely love the house and property!!
Wow! This home is absolutely beautiful! It comes fully stocked with everything you could possibly need! Super clean! The land around the house is immaculate! There is access to the river and it has its own sandbar! Plus, if you float with Garrison’s during the week, they will pick you up from the house and you can float back to River Place!! Win win!! We will be booking our next stay, ASAP!
5.0
Highly recommend this property!! Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! Highly responsive. Zero issue property!! Can’t say enough good!
5.0
The Best!
Highly recommend this property!! Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! Highly responsive. Zero issue property!! Can’t say enough good!
5.0
We stayed last weekend and I couldn’t believe how nice this property was. There were 14 of us and there was plenty of room for everyone. The river was not too far of a walk but with coolers I recommend driving down in a car/truck that is 4WD. I was nervous driving down bc it looked as if my google and the directions Cathy sent were a little different so I followed Cathy’s directions and everyone got there no problems. I know a few girls staying got the info to book future family trips. I would def recommend this place and I would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Girls weekend
We stayed last weekend and I couldn’t believe how nice this property was. There were 14 of us and there was plenty of room for everyone. The river was not too far of a walk but with coolers I recommend driving down in a car/truck that is 4WD. I was nervous driving down bc it looked as if my google and the directions Cathy sent were a little different so I followed Cathy’s directions and everyone got there no problems. I know a few girls staying got the info to book future family trips. I would def recommend this place and I would definitely stay here again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ozark Mountains?
The average price for a rental in Ozark Mountains is $155 per night. This rental is $903 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Home in Woods w\/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Luxury Home in Woods w\/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury Home in Woods w\/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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