Our large family (30+) spread out over both properties recently. Each property was clean, well-supplied, the kitchens were organized and even the drawers labeled. Every need was throughtfully anticipated and our large family enjoyed our stay immensely. It's a deligthful place with many activities set up and available for immediate use - like the swimming pool, sand volleyball court, even sprayers to keep you cool on hot days alongside the pool, billiards and pingpong tables, games - you get my drift. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. The beds were very comfy. The log construction on the interior of the home is beautiful, and the entire property is welcoming and comfortable. Anna was available when needed via text or phone, and greeted us when we arrived and familiarized us with the property. The stove and dishwasher also came in handy with our large crew. PS The coffee was really good too! The grill and smoker and poolside kitchen were a great adjunct!

Our large family (30+) spread out over both properties recently. Each property was clean, well-supplied, the kitchens were organized and even the drawers labeled. Every need was throughtfully anticipated and our large family enjoyed our stay immensely. It's a deligthful place with many activities set up and available for immediate use - like the swimming pool, sand volleyball court, even sprayers to keep you cool on hot days alongside the pool, billiards and pingpong tables, games - you get my drift. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. The beds were very comfy. The log construction on the interior of the home is beautiful, and the entire property is welcoming and comfortable. Anna was available when needed via text or phone, and greeted us when we arrived and familiarized us with the property. The industrial-sized stove and dishwashers also came in handy with our large crew. PS The coffee was really good too!

Our large family (30+) spread out over both properties recently. Each property was clean, well-supplied, the kitchens were organized and even the drawers labeled. Every need was throughtfully anticipated and our large family enjoyed our stay immensely. It's a deligthful place with many activities set up and available for immediate use - like the swimming pool, sand volleyball court, even sprayers to keep you cool on hot days alongside the pool, billiards and pingpong tables, games - you get my drift. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. The beds were very comfy. The log construction on the interior of the home is beautiful, and the entire property is welcoming and comfortable. Anna was available when needed via text or phone, and greeted us when we arrived and familiarized us with the property. The industrial-sized stove and dishwashers also came in handy with our large crew. PS The coffee was really good too!

We stayed with our adult children for 3 nights exploring the area. The weather was unexpectedly stormy but didn’t dampen our enjoyment of the property. Probably the best equipped place we’ve stayed, we appreciated all the amenities. Thanks so much, Emma, for your gracious hospitality.

Our first impression driving up we couldn’t believe how lucky we were to find this place. It was just as pictured inside and outside. The amenities were abundant we couldn’t have asked for anything more. It was super hot when we were there so the pool and everything about the pool was amazing. I especially loved that it had an automatic pool cover for little ones safety.

This is our third year in a row at Hillside Hideaway and we look forward to it every year. Emma and Joe have provided everything you’d ever want to have fun - pool, hot tub, sand volleyball court, beautiful outdoor kitchen, outdoor fire area and more! They are incredibly responsive and take great ownership of their property. It also comes fully stocked with bathroom essentials, plenty of towels and all kind of games/activities. I’m constantly recommending this place to friends and family for an amazing getaway that’s less than an hour from St Louis. Can’t wait to be back in 2024!

We absolutely loved staying at Bauman's Hillside Hideaway. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and this place was perfect. I have never stayed somewhere that was so well stocked with anything you may need. They put a lot of thought into the design and build. The home is beautiful, and the backyard is amazing. We watched the Kentucky Derby outside, grilled and had the best time. Our plan was to visit some wineries, but we never left the house. We wished we would have stayed at least one more night. We will return!

This place is a wonderful place for families. We enjoyed playing volleyball and pool games. We love that we can stream music throughout the house and outdoor areas. The host provided ingredients for s'mores, which we loved. There is plenty of space that allows us to play together, but have space away when naps and breaks were needed. We did have one glitch, which Emma took care of right away. She wanted us to have everything we needed, and we appreciated that she made sure everything was up to her standards. We had a great time, we were comfortable, and we appreciate how well-stocked this house really is. We have never been to another place that has everything you need - they really put thought into what their guests need!

We had a great time. The kids loved the sand volleyball, pool, hot tube, game room and the fire pit!! Easy access to everything!

This stay has set the bar for all future stays in other homes. We could not get over how no expense or thought was spared when thinking about the guest. My friends just kept commenting, “they thought of everything!”. We’ve also already started talking about when we can all come back. Thank you Emma for your hospitality! We made great memories celebrating our close friends 30th!

The house had everything we needed, very clean, spacious and beautiful. It was a fun and relaxing getaway

I’ve stayed at this property twice, in late October, and we were blessed with amazing weather so we were able to briefly get in the heated pool and sit poolside, but also use the firepit. The outdoor spaces are amazing but the indoor spaces are also extremely nice. Every single detail has been given great attention by the owner. She very much wants you to enjoy your stay, and will make that super easy to do. The kitchen has ample space and amenities for a large group. The outdoor kitchen is wonderful. If you find the pictures and description enticing, just know that your expectations will be met and exceeded.

This was our 2nd time coming here as a family, and everyone is already talking about next year! So much for the kids to do, and the house and accommodations are above and beyond! We will treasure the memories that were made! Michelle Tinsley

This is a resort in the beautiful woods! The house is extraordinary and the grounds are beautifully designed and maintained. You will feel like you went to paradise. Definitely a destination vacation spot.

Hillside Hideaway is a beautiful home and recreational area that will leave you fully satisfied with the perfect venue to have all kinds of fun without having to leave the property! Emma has thought of everything and provides many perks for your stay. The heated pool, hot tub, ping pong, billiards table, sand volleyball courts, outdoor shower, horseshoes and fire pit were all enjoyed! A fully equipped kitchen, just like home with quite the array of spices helped to make cooking a breeze. We were so impressed that we have already booked another stay at their Deep-woods location with friends in January next year and are also looking into a family gathering for our mothers 90th birthday next November! Thanks Emma for the wonderful hospitality!

Hillside Hideaway was the BEST PLACE we have ever stayed (and we’ve stayed at a LOT). It literally has EVERYTHING you need (above and beyond… ex. Swim diapers and baby shampoo, cream and sugar and to go cups for coffee, luxury items throughout the house… and SO much more). It is its own resort!!! HUGE heated pool, sand volleyball, bonfire pit area, game room, but the best thing was the INCREDIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. Emma went above and beyond for us in every way possible. She even had a welcome bottle of wine, charcuterie board AND she delivered our pizza that night when Domino’s didn’t. She was AMAZING!!!!!! It was perfect for our group of girls for my sister’s bachelorette party but would also be amazing for family getaways!! Thank you, Baumans! We will be back!!!!!!!

We stayed here with out of town family for our daughter’s wedding at The Artisian. Emma was a great host! Don’t worry if you forgot something, it’s already there! We enjoyed every aspect of the property from the heated pool to the spa to the outdoor kitchen to the fire pit! We loved it! We will be coming back!!

Wow. Wow. Wow. This is our second year at this property and we had an amazing week per usual. Emma took great care of us which allowed our family to fully enjoy our time together. We play a lot of games so the full size sand volleyball court and the horseshoe area (which we turned into a bags area) are so important to us. The fact that they have lights allow us to play late into the night without a worry of noise disturbance since there is no one around! When we got there, Emma had said that the smoker was not working but that they would bring over another one. When they brought that one over, it also was not working. She went directly into town and bought the property a brand new smoker so we were able to make our pulled pork, shrimp and Ozarks grillers with no problems at all. I've never had a host take the time and effort to ensure our trip was flawless. Thank you Emma and family for making our family reunion week the best part of the summer! We've already booked for 2023!

My husband and I wanted to do something special with our kids and grandkids to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. The weekend was so much fun just being together. We used everything the house had to offer from the fire pit to the sand volleyball court. We used the outdoor kitchen and the smoker for a great meal on Sunday. Our grandsons spent a lot of time in the Game Room playing pool and ping pong. The adults loved just hanging out in the wonderful pool enjoying our cool beverages. And then at night we all had the privacy of our own bedrooms! Emma was great with communication and she even checked on us the first afternoon to make sure everything was ok. All the kids said they wanted to rent the house every year! Unfortunately for us, there is no availability that works for our schedule in 2023. But we will rent again! Thank you for the memories!

Each year our family organizes a reunion for all our children and grandchildren. This property was fantastic and had a lot to do! We all enjoyed the pool, pool table, ping pong table, sand volleyball, the hot tub, outdoor kitchen/sitting area and of course smores in the firepit! Owners are VERY accessible and offered to come out immediately even though it was 8:30 in the evening to assist us in our inability to work one the televisions when the kids wanted to watch a movie. There were many niceties we have not seen at other places and extras were everywhere! It was just like being in a fully equipped home. We all recommend this property highly. Our vacations was fabulous!

I am beyond impressed and pleased with our stay! The house of very well cleaned and prepared. They have thought of everything you could need for your stay and have it available for you. We never had to leave the house and enjoyed every minute we had with our stay. This is a guarantee great experience and I cannot wait to go back. Best rental house experience I have been to.

The Hillside Hideaway has everything a family or large group needs when they are on vacation! The house is very well kept and you can tell there is attention to detail in the cleanliness of the property. The pool is very clean as well as the wonderful outdoor grilling area to cook and hang out for meals. The property owner is very considerate and welcomes you when you arrive and is very available for any needs that may come up during the stay. We’ve already had 2 vacations at this property and are looking forward to the next one!

The whole group has looked forward to this stay all year!! It did not disappoint! Everyone had a wonderful time and no one was ever bored! Always everything we need as far as extras! Thank you for another wonderful stay!

Way above expectations in terms of...well EVERYTHING! Clean inside and out and fully stocked with every necessity plus a heap of unexpected but very useful and cool items (toiletries, grooming items, kitchen gadgets, spices...don't bother to bring spices...even "to go" containers for packing up leftovers. I forgot to bring s'mores ingredients, but Emma didn't forget to leave a boxful! (The littles were not disappointed.) Bringing a baby? Baby equipment galore is available. The "compound" is very private and has everything we wanted for a family that ranges from a 75-year-old Granny, through a bunch of 30-somethings, down to toddlers. Sand volleyball, pool, outdoor kitchen, horseshoes, fire pit. The Game Room (ping pong, pool, darts, board games, poker table) was a hit with everyone. The surrounding woods add ambiance, and on a clear night one can see lots of stars. There were plenty of beds for our family, and Emma provided a couple of rollaways for two littles who wanted to sleep in their mom and dad's room. More than enough bathrooms plus a half-bath conveniently located within steps of the pool. The pool cover was very easy to use and made vacationing with small children worry-free. We kept it closed whenever the pool wasn't being used. The hot tub was used once or twice (we hit a very warm weekend), but it was clean and inviting. Decor? Rustic with a capital R. Somebody put some thought into details. Although we spent most of the time outdoors, the great room was very comfy and inviting, and the kitchen layout is perfect for feeding a crowd. Large kitchen fridge plus a second large refrigerator in game room for beverages. If you plan well, you won't need to leave the fun to make a grocery run. The little ones favorite part was clearly the pool. The adults enjoyed the pool with their kids, then chatting around the fire after the littles went to bed (EARLY because they were worn out from playing in the pool). We got lucky with the weather, but I suspect we could have had great fun no matter what.

Way above expectations in terms of...well EVERYTHING! Clean inside and out and fully stocked with every necessity plus a heap of unexpected but very useful and cool items (toiletries, grooming items, kitchen gadgets, spices...don't bother to bring spices...even "to go" containers for packing up leftovers. I forgot to bring s'mores ingredients, but Emma didn't forget to leave a boxful! (The littles were not disappointed.) Bringing a baby? Baby equipment galore is available. The "compound" is very private and has everything one might want for a family that ranges from a 75-year-old Granny through a bunch of 30-somethings, down to toddlers. Sand volleyball, pool, outdoor kitchen, horseshoes, fire pit. The Game Room (ping pong, pool, darts, board games, poker table) was a hit with everyone. The surrounding woods add ambiance, and on a clear night one can see lots of stars. There were plenty of beds for our family, and Emma provided a couple of rollaways for two littles who wanted to sleep in their mom and dad's room. More than enough bathrooms plus a half-bath conveniently located within steps of the pool. The pool cover was very easy to use and made vacationing with small children worry-free. We kept it closed whenever the pool wasn't being used. The hot tub was used once or twice (we hit a very warm weekend), but it was clean and inviting. Decor? Rustic with a capital R. Somebody put some thought into details. Although we spent most of the time outdoors, the great room was very comfy and inviting, and the kitchen layout is perfect for feeding a crowd. Large kitchen fridge plus a second large refrigerator in game room for beverages. If you plan well, you won't need to leave the fun to make a grocery run. The little ones favorite part was clearly the pool. The adults enjoyed the pool with their kids, then chatting around the fire after the littles went to bed (EARLY because they were worn out from playing in the pool). We got lucky with the weather, but I suspect we could have had great fun no matter what.

Absolutely loved this place. It had all the accommodations that a person could ask for. We planned to go to dinner but decided to go to grocery store and cook here. Every little gadget you need was in the kitchen…some that we weren’t even sure what it was for.:). I recommend this place for families or a group of friends looking for a great hideaway. Can’t wait to go back.

Too awesome to state. Check out website, all that and more!! Especially liked how personable our host was. I really liked that she welcomed us on arrival and explained specialty features of the home...there are many. She was available at a moments notice if there were any issues, or we just needed something. She had some special surprises for us that we really enjoyed. Loved, would highly recommend.

Beautiful property.. This house has anything and everything you would need for a vacation. Very organized and well stocked. We had 11 people total, Including 2 grandchildren ( 3yrs old and 3 months ) and she has everything you need from toys to bouncy seats, volleyball, swimming pool, outdoor cooking area and fire pit. This is the Best VRBO that I have ever rented. We would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great getaway.

Bridal Shower Bachelorette weekend was a huge success thanks to Emma and this beautiful house! Emma has seriously thought of everything when it comes to the Hillside Hideaway! It is so peaceful outside and cozy on the inside! Super clean, she had everything stocked that we could ever need and then some! While packing up this morning we were already talking about coming back and staying again! Pack some clothes and food then head to the hillside… everything else is there waiting for you!

The cabin was wonderful! I surprised my best friend for her bachelorette party and we were all blown away with amenities and cleanliness! We loved the volleyball court and games in the garage!! For sure booking another trip in the future!

This house was perfect for our group. Emma did a great job with every little detail. We will definitely stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The owners have thought of everything and really went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. We had 4 small kids with us and loved how the game room is attached to the main house as it gave more room for them to run around. We stayed in the winter and could not take advantage of all the outdoor amenities but are looking forward to booking again in the summer so we can enjoy everything it has to offer.