The home is very difficult to find. If you are interested in the dock make sure everyone is young otherwise you will not be able to get there. Twins bed are only for small children otherwise you are in a coffin (that's why bedroom is not shown on website) . Take towels only 1 per person and to do wash need to go in children's twin bedroom as well as turn on light in children's room. If staying in summer do not except to be cool and comfortable on top floor. On porch there are 10 seats so not everyone can seat outside. Rented home from 8/3 8/11 we left on 8/4 did not ask for full refund just something refused say they did not misrepresent. Left and stayed in hotels which was not what we planned. Extremely disappointed in owners response. We had rented a boat for whole week and they refunded me all our money (very good customer service). As far as VRBO is concerned they told me they are only responsible for inside the house and since they said the was a twin bedroom they did not misrepresent, now I know where they stand. Also house does need a complete update. I would NOT recommend this home to anyone and rent homes 2 times a year for the past 20 years and this is the first time I left a house after 1 night.

We had a great time at Rivendell!

It’s absolutely beautiful and I wish we could have spent more time at the house. Absolutely beautiful decks and view.

Nice place, great for larger groups

Our family of 17 had a great time at this large, creatively decorated cabin. We were glad to find the 2 inflatable mattresses but they were defective. The manager had us buy reimbursable new ones at Walmart which was about 17 min away. We enjoyed the 2 fairly large living areas, as well as the small bunk room for 4. There were dozens of board games, VHS movies and DVDs. But only one toy to speak of. If you are staying for a week we recommend bringing extra laundry and dishwasher soap. The kitchen is well stocked with even an electric griddle but we found only one 9x13 pan. The garage is a bit dirty and cluttered but has more fun games such as foosball and airhockey. And several box fans to use where needed. There is only one thermostat so the upstairs stayed a bit warm while the downstairs stayed a bit cool. The hot tub and 3 decks were delightful which also included a gas grill and plenty of chairs and small tables. The wooded grounds and sunsets from the deck were spectacular. We saw lots of wildlife such as deer, a family of raccoons in the river, a ground hog, a bald eagle and a fox!! We did not have enough patience to catch fish on the dock but we enjoyed a few hours there. Our adventurous ones enjoyed the 52 degrees water. The hike down and up was strenuous for the 70+ grandparents. We brought a folding 2x4 table and it was perfect for extending the dining for 17 since we all like to eat together. The ice machine could not keep up so we bought ice.

The house was a perfect size for our family of 12. The morning view from the deck is amazing - gets a bit hot in the afternoon. The trip to the dock is a bit of a challenge but once you are on the dock, it is a delight and about 10 degrees cooler. Make sure you have a supply of bug spray as the chiggers are very "engaging".

We absolutely loved staying at Rivendell! More than enough room for the 7 of us and made many wonderful memories with adult children. The views were amazing, the house is charming, and we loved that we were so secluded yet not too far from town. There are so many things to do at the house that a lot of people may choose not to go into Branson at all. :) The kitchen, and the rest of the house, is very well stocked. The hike back up from the dock is pretty challenging (as stated in description) but well worth it. There were a few communications hiccups, but everything worked out alright. With only one thermostat it was tricky trying to regulate the temperatures upstairs AND downstairs as would be expected with a large house. The Wi-Fi information provided was incorrect, but we were able to find the correct information on the router itself. There are a few outdated and/or confusing items on the contract so just make sure you ask for clarification on anything confusing. They were very gracious about answering questions. All-in-all, we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay again!

We were in Branson for a 50th wedding anniversary and had an age range from 8 months to 70 years old. The view on the property was amazing. There were plenty of bedrooms and spaces for a large group.