On lake.At this Gravois Mills vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake of the Ozarks and 16 miles (25 km) of Proctor Towersite State Wildlife Area. Jacob's Cave is within 16 miles (25 km) and Lake Breeze Terrace is within 20 miles (32 km).
Lake of the Ozarks and Bagnell Dam Viewpoint - 42 min drive - 24.3 miles
The Oaks Golf Club at Tan Tar A Resort - 52 min drive - 33.2 miles
Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park - 52 min drive - 33.7 miles
Getting around
Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Jolly Roger's Grub & Grog - 65 min drive
Tap & Grill Lake Side Brew Haus - 9 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 11 min drive
Coconuts At The Lake - 23 min drive
Blue Cat Lounge at Alhonna Resort - 44 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing
Rustic, cozy family cabin located in the Mill Creek Cove off the 4 mile marker of the Gravois Arm is perfect for a lake getaway! This private lake cabin is nestled on a 1/2 acre of lush, green grass with a private one-well dock available for guest use. Outdoor space with unique, flat backyard is perfect for feeling safe with the little ones or searching for seashells. Spend the evening roasting s’mores in the fire pit or watching the sun set on the patio bench swing. Plenty of room for parking. This property is a great option for individuals with limited mobility, such as the elderly.
The main floor is comprised of a living room with flat screen TV with DVD player, utility room with washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, full bathroom with step-in shower, and two bedrooms each with one queen bed. Each bedroom has a 32" tv with roku remote.
The kitchen is equipped with electric range, stove, microwave, fridge, basic appliances including k-cup/drip coffee pot combo, crock pot, cookware, kitchen tools, dishes, and flatware (children’s dish-ware and flatware provided as well). Kitchen has island for counter seating and conversing. Small child table with chairs perfect for eating, coloring, or crafting.
Stairs lead up to the master loft suite with additional separate, private entrance. Hardwoods and vaulted ceilings run through master featuring queen bed with single bunk beds. Guests will enjoy an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity, deep tub, and separate stand-in shower. Loft area has a 32" tv with roku remote.
Awesome screened in patio with comfortable, deep-seating lounge furniture and dining table overlook the lake. Sneak out to sip a cup of coffee and catch the morning fog rise up over the water. Enjoy quiet meals or evening cocktails in the covered patio to soak up all the lake has to offer. Charcoal grill on outdoor patio.
Explore the back of the cove by kayak to discover the natural beauty of the jungle-like wilderness. Water becomes clear and shallow providing the experience to walk along the rocky bottom. Head to the back of the cove and veer off onto one of the spring fed water ways to discover the hidden gems of nature. Two youth kayaks available for guest use. Weight limit is 150 lbs.
Cannon ball off the dock into the super swimming cove or cast a line to catch more than just a nibble. Don’t forget to document and share your first fish with us!
One well dock slip is 28’ in length with swim ladder and beautiful views. You are welcome to bring your boat and keep it in the dock slip. Depth of water around the dock is 4-5 ft. There is a neighborhood common area boat launch one house over. This particular boat launch is suitable for PWCs and fishing boats. Larger boats should be launched at the free Gravois Millls city boat launch prior to arrival. Roads are not suitable to trail a large boat.
Family Lake Cabin is professionally cleaned and provided with linens, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and kitchen towels. Started packs for dish soap, dish detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags provided. Please be sure to bring replacements for these starter items, as well as your own beach towels and swimming equipment.
Please note the cabin is located in a rural area among trees and water. Bugs and wild animals are naturally present. The cabin, yard, and dock are treated regularly to deter bugs.
There are security cameras mounted on the exterior of the property. These are to keep the guests and home safe.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Remove all trash from house and take trash with you and guest(s) to dispose of properly.
Turn off propane to grill if applicable, and leave grill(s) in a clean condition with cover on.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Safety gate for stairs located in laundry room.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Frequently asked questions
How close is Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing to the airport?
This vacation home is 18.6 mi (32-min drive) away from the Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing to downtown Gravois Mills?
This vacation home is 4.9 mi away from Gravois Mills.
Family Cabin-Private Cove-Calm Water-Great Fishing Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Patricia F.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Patricia F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda C.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a really great little place. The beds were comfy, the kitchen VERY well stocked, and the location is so peaceful. There's an entire closet of kids' toys that kept the little ones entertained, which was helpful. We really loved our stay here. A few details I wish we'd known beforehand: -The stairs to the loft are STEEP and tiny. They fit a 10-year-old's foot reasonably. We had all the kids sleeping up there and had to ban socks on the stairs after an adult slid down them (sober). -Don't disregard the directions to take Peony Road - we were given the instructions and chose to follow Google's direction and took Violet Road instead. Don't do this. -You will have to haul off all your own trash. Wish we'd realized this before the day we left and asked the neighbor. There's a gas station a few miles away where you can pay 3-something a bag. -There are no extra paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo, etc. No big deal, this place is very worth it, and every rental does things differently, but I like knowing this ahead of time and didn't see it listed in any review. -The water is only 4 to 5 feet deep off the dock. We tested this as far out as 50 feet straight out from the dock. This little place is truly a gem and we'd definitely stay again!
Amanda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Judy J., Lincoln, NE USA
Aug 22, 2022
A lovely weekend! A nice place to stay.
Everything was good except the gas grills were inoperable and badly in need of cleaning.
Judy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Terri L.
Aug 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Our family really enjoyed the dock for fishing. Home was very cozy, loved sitting out on the patio watching the boys fish. Very calm and peaceful. We could only use 1/2 of the small grill so we didn’t grill out but once. Which was fine as the kitchen was well stocked with appliances needed. Only thing I have to say negative would be the toilet downstairs needs updated and the infamous stairs up to the loft. (I didn’t even attempt them) too steep. Would definitely rent this again!
Terri L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Donnie M.
Aug 12, 2022
Location 5 ⭐️ Accommodations 3⭐️
Ants/Spiders
Grill
Overall cleanliness
Hodge podge of kitchenware
Electrical throughout house
Furniture/Chair Covers
Toiletries (garbage bags, tp) extra dish towels
Keurig-broke back in June based on review-still broke today.
External appearance-needs landscaping
Downstairs toilet stained
No garbage service
Oven dirty
Outside of SS appliances dirty
Tile not clean
Quiet
Nice view of the lake
Donnie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
Jul 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House
House provided a great location for the family to hang out and relax. From swimming and fishing at the dock to sitting around the fire pit and hanging out on the porch, the entire stay was very peaceful and relaxing.
Jessica R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dakota T.
Jul 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin on a Quiet Cove Close to the Action
The cabin is cozy and had just enough room for 6 adults and two little kids. There would be room for more kiddos, but any more adults would mean pretty tight quarters. All the beds are very comfy and each room has a ceiling fan. The kitchen is well stocked and there was plenty of propane for the grills. The dock is very nice. We docked our pontoon boat there all week and used the ramp one property over to put the boat in and out. There was between 4 and 6 feet of water under the dock and it was great for swimming and floating. The host provided plenty of firewood to have multiple campfires during our stay. The house is well stocked with toys for the kids and babies. The A/C works excellent: The temperature outside was nearing 100 degrees every day and even the upstairs stayed cold. The wifi was was fast enough to stream movies in multiple rooms at one time. Plan to bring coolers and ice for beverages. We tried to put a bunch of warm beverages in the fridge and it took ages to catch up and get cold again.
We enjoyed that fact that the house was on the end of a long, quiet cove, so there was minimal boat traffic. Lots of fun bars and restaurants are just 10 to 20 minutes away by boat or 10 minutes by car. We found some good fishing off the dock and by boat a couple points down.
Dakota T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bryan L.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
This property was great for a weekend getaway on the lake. You can watch sunrise/sunset on the screened porch and access your boat via the dock. Nice and clean property!
Bryan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nathan M.
Jul 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
LOTO
Great Lake house. Beautiful place on the lake. Great for skiing and tubing. Quite.
Nathan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicole C.
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little Cabin
We really enjoyed our time here. Nice quiet cove for swimming and kayaking. I will say there are quiet a bit of spiders, we even had one brown recluse we had to kill. That being said the house was setup perfectly for adults on the main level and kids upstairs in the loft. One thing for others to be aware of, front door of house is into the loft area - that was kind of a shock to us. Overall a nice house.
Nicole C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Jessica H.
Jun 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with some hiccups
We had a great time on the lake. The biggest issue is the road getting there. We arrived at night and it was challenging to say the least. Single lane road with no pull offs. So if you don’t have the right away, you may be backing up for a bit. The house is below the road and hard to see at night. It’s about a 100 degree turn onto the driveway. If you have a vehicle that’s raised at bit, bring it. We scraped the bottom of our van a couple of times. The doc was awesome to fish from but had a bunch of spider webs. Don’t hesitate to rent this place. Just arrive in the daytime.
Jessica H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
6/10 Okay
Beth C., St. Louis metro area, Missouri
Jun 8, 2022
Okay but not ideal
This is a decent casual house for vacationing at the lake. If you’re looking for that special place with extra charm, however, this isn’t it.
Just walking around the property, the flower beds and planters were full of weeds, no flowers. There was dog poo in the side yard by the patio, maybe from the previous renter (?). The picnic table had a soggy paper towel roll on it. When grilling out, my husband remained standing to avoid the ants climbing on the picnic table.
There is a small iron grate in the grass just off the sidewalk that is overgrown with weeds. I tripped and fell our first day there because I didn’t see it, banging up my knee.
Inside the house, there were cleanliness and maintenance issues: bedsheets with an old stain, a very wobbly kitchen stool. My dog found an old bone in a recliner chair, and I also found a pen and some ear buds among the detritus. The Keurig machine didn’t work, and it had stale water sitting in it.
Then there are the stairs. It’s hard to see from the photos, but the stairs leading from the upper living area down to the main floor are steep and a bit slippery. The hosts have a baby gate that we used. We rented the place because it’s dog friendly, but the stairs aren’t.
The bathroom upstairs was nice, with a jetted tub and great shower head. Too bad it’s up all those stairs. The downstairs toilet is so old, the seat is round.
And then there were the ticks. On Day 2, we spent the afternoon sitting out by the lake in the wooden chairs. And got ticks, nine of them. That ended our ability to sit out by the lake or use the fire pit. Two days later, we found more ticks on us and in the screened-in porch. I emailed our host who said the lawn had been treated a few weeks prior but unfortunately, there was nothing else to be done due to approaching storms.
Seems part of the reason for the ticks was because the neighbor hadn’t mown his yard in quite awhile. Still, if you know people are going to be using your outdoor area, be zealous in making that area safe for humans and pets.
The last Vrbo place we stayed felt welcoming and homey, like the hosts had made an effort. Not here.
Beth C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kyley R.
Jun 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Thank you. We enjoyed our trip
Kyley R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Hollyann B.
Apr 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Steep driveway otherwise perfect
This was a great place to stay! Clean and great location!! The only issue we ran into was the driveway. If you have a boat and trailer it’s hard to park ( even with a seasoned driver). It’s pretty steep with a very sharp turn. Other than that our stay was perfect!
Hollyann B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jason L.
Oct 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Spot
This was a great place to bring the family for a quick weekend away. The yard was a great size and easy for the grandparents to be able to walk to the dock and hang out by the camp fire. Kids loved to kayak around the cove as well. Our family enjoyed the covered patio to still enjoy the outside but not get bit up at night. The boat slip being right next to the dock was a big plus as well. Everyone enjoyed the trip and we had a great vacation.
Jason L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ellie S., Omaha, Nebraska
Sep 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Love the screen porch
This house was perfect for us. We were in town for a family reunion so we didn’t get to take advantage of the lake at this spot. We loved mornings on the screened in porch with a good cup of coffee and quality time!
Ellie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Gayle L.
Sep 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Darling house. Quite and loved the screened in porch.
Nice weekend with family. Enjoyed the privacy and quietness this house gave us.
Gayle L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Barbara S., Rochester MN
Aug 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin by the lake
We enjoyed our stay very much. The lake view and scenery was beautiful. I think, for us, as older adults, the stairs made it difficult and tiring for us to get all of our belongings into the cabin. Overall, we had a very good stay.
Barbara S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda L.
Aug 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Get-Away
This cabin was very nice and had everything we needed. The loft was especially nice, and we really appreciated it having it's own entrance. It was very convenient for us older folks to go out that door and go around to the back porch. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was easy to get around in with six adults, and the sun porch was awesome. We also loved that the yard was flat and it had a great fire pit area with comfortable seating. We would definitely consider renting this cabin again in the future.
Rhonda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Virginia G.
Aug 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
The Cabin was amazing! It was exactly as pictured, had all the necessities and was in a quiet cove. We spent a lot of time on the patio looking at the lake. We needed a peaceful getaway and we got it! Will definitely consider staying there again.
Virginia G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jared H.
Aug 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to the Ozarks
We loved this property! It's set way off the channel and very quite. The water is only 8 ft deep which made it great for the kids to swim in.
Jared H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay D.
Aug 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway!
Excellent experience staying here recently with my family! Really liked that there were no stairs to get to the dock so easily accessible for smaller kids and adults. Relaxing on the screened in porch was a favorite for all! Would definitely recommend.
Lindsay D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tonya H.
Jul 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Really great place.
This was a great location on the lake if you want quiet and privacy. The owner is very quick to answer questions and assist us when we arrived earlier than expected. The house was exactly like the photos and the dock was great for our boat.
Tonya H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
julie m.
Jul 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
The owners have this place perfectly set up for little ones. Highly recommended for families.