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Mark Twain lake getaway.

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Terrace/patio
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Santa Fe, MO
  • Mark Twain State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mark Twain Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mark Twain State Park Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Mark Twain lake getaway.

3 bed 2 bath open floor plan great for hanging out and entertaining. Has a 10x30 covered porch for any weather. The house is right off blacktop so your boat won’t get dirty yet it’s very secluded. In the shed there is ping ping and a foosball table. Out front is a great fire pit area. There are a few walking trails on the 40 acres and a small pond or creek you can fish. Florida winery is just up the road and boat ramps or the 107 beach is not far away. There is also a full rv hookup for extra guests. Two rooms have a queen bed and a twin one has a queen. The house easily sleeps 8 in beds or 10 with the couches. There is no WiFi and very little if any cell reception unless outside. It’s a great place to unplug and get away.

Property manager

Ben Gifford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

North America

Map
Santa Fe, MO

What's nearby

  • Mark Twain State Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mark Twain Lake - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • South Fork Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Mark Twain State Park Beach - 16 min drive - 14.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dry Dock Rest/Bar/Motel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Snack Shack - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mark Twain lake getaway. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Mark Twain lake getaway. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mark Twain lake getaway. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mark Twain lake getaway. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mark Twain Lake, Mark Twain State Park, and South Fork Recreation Area. Mark Twain State Park Beach and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake visit

Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded weekend

This house was cute and cozy. It was very secluded. The space had everything I could think of. We had a great time playing games as a family and spending time at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Tough to find at first, but such a beautiful, peaceful and quiet place to stay. Worked perfect for 4 adults 6 kids under 9. Close to a boat ramp at the lake. No service but makes for more family time. Overall great place and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amish Stay

We absolutely loved the place. There were enough room to spread out, cook, and just hang out. It was close to the lake but still had the atmosphere of being out in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property

Beautiful home and awesome property! Very peaceful and we enjoyed our stay although it was short we will be back again. Awesome host as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hunting fishing spot

Stayed to hunt the public land. Great location to everything in south fork
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Very happy with our stay, I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Our family had a great time on our short vaca to Mark Twain Lake. The property was great...secluded and private and plenty of room to explore. The house was clean and had everything we needed. And plenty of room for our family of 7. Blackjack Marina was only about a 20 min drive and Perry had lots of fun shops to check out. Only problem we had was finding the house at first!! It's tucked back behind some trees down a gravel road with no house # by the street so we did drive back and forth a couple times and then finally found it! Overall, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Good phone service sucks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Our stay was just what we all needed, unplug and enjoy each other’s time. The kids loved fishing, watching nature and riding bikes on the trails. Front porch with fans was amazing and relaxing; the garage with ping pong and fooseball we a hit with everyone. Will be making this an annual trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T. T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding place to unplug and enjoy a fire pit.

Six friends spent the weekend fishing, chasing turkeys, and enjoying the property. Very clean, plenty of space, and close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Great Outdoors!

Beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to unplug!

Perfect place to stay if you are looking for a device-free weekend. We did get cell service outside the cabin just not the 5G experience one gets with their cell phone. Close to the lake and places to eat. Ben was great at communicating and answering any questions. Lots of deer and horse flies!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed

Had an enjoyable family weekend trip at Bens home. The house is roomy, comfortable, secluded yet a short drive to the lake. It had lots of space to interact with family and cook nice meals and escape to the quite of the front porch for peace. Plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Todd G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 day getaway with the boys

Secluded location. Very quiet. Owner was prompt with answering questions. Almost no internet service which was considered a plus. This property has a lot of potential with some minor fixes. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location close to Robert Allen boat ramp

Only about 15 minutes from where we put in. No internet or cell service, which was great in helping our kids and their friends engage with us. Ben, the owner, was very responsive and helpful. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and enjoyable stay for our family vacation

We had 10 family members (including a toddler and a couple of small children) stay on this property. We all had plenty of room to move around. The kids had a wonderful time running around outside and playing on the play set. Plenty of room for them to run. We all enjoyed all of the activities outside in the garage/rec room. The owner is very easygoing, accommodating, and very responsive to any messages. There is no wifi and cell service is very spotty but it was a wonderful way for all of us to unplug and spend quality time together. Wonderful memories were made and we will be recommending this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joe S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy access Mari twain lake

Very quiet, no WiFi and cell service was difficult to get unless outside. Very nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day weekend

Great location and lots of space for hanging out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quit, quant , and convenient

House was clean comfy and spacious. Close to multiple boat ramps. Quit and secluded Everybody in my family saw shooting stars and deer. Host went out there way to accommodate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jess D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Really enjoyed our time here! Close to the boat ramp. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kortlyn F., Astoria IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Experience!

This property was in the perfect secluded location! It was a short drive to the lake and has a couple surrounding towns to get gas and groceries. The house stayed cool and was equipped with everything we needed and more! The kids had an absolute blast and we all can't wait to go back again! The host was very friendly to work with and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. We made memories to last a lifetime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great "unplugged" family lake getaway

This property is perfect for the family for the family to get unplugged and have real face time! It is close to Mark Twain lake to enjoy the beach and boating, and on the rainy day we played games. The living, kitchen and dining are all one large room, perfect to enjoy our time together, while the bedrooms were set up perfectly to have our space when needed. We had 7 of us and did not feel at all cramped! The garage is also set up as a game room. The owners were very easy to work with and we are already looking forward to returning for our family vacation next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time!

Good open space. Peaceful time with friends close to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and peaceful!

Awesome place to stay! Great fire pit area and very clean home. Easy drive to the lake. Owner was very responsive to texts if we needed anything.. Definitely will stay there again. No cell service but that adds to the peacefulness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ben Gifford

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This is our family getaway to unplug from work and go to the lake to boat or go to the beach. We love it so much because when we get there we put our phones and other electronics away and just enjoy the quite and wildlife. We have tried to make it like the old days where we hang out and play games, talk and have fires. We put this on vrbo hoping others enjoy it as much as we do and try to help offset some of the upkeep.

Why they chose this property

Location location location. No cell or WiFi it’s great for families to enjoy actual time together.

What makes this property unique

Set up for kids and adults to have fun.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests