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Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO.

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Driftwood River Lodge offering 3 guest houses.
Back view of Driftwood River Lodge
Driftwood Lodge front porch
Deck off of den
Deck view of river from den

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
AU$513
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Steelville, MO
  • Meramec River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Birds Nest Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Peaceful Bend Vineyard
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Rolla, MO (RLA-Rolla National)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Secondary Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

Room

  • 223.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is AU$513 avg per night,

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About the area

Steelville

Steelville is home to this lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mark Twain National Forest and Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area, while Crawford County Historical Museum and Rosati Winery Museum are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Meramec River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Birds Nest Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Riverview Roadside Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Peaceful Bend Vineyard - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Maramec Spring Park - 22 min drive - 20.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Missouri Hick Barbeque - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO.

Driftwood River Lodge is a vacation rental in a beautiful river lodge setting on the Meramec River just 1.7 miles from downtown Steelville, Missouri. We are just minutes away from shopping and your choice of local restaurants. Our lodge is in the heart of a popular tourist town full of attractions that include, but not limited to, canoe rentals, state parks, hiking trails, and the Meramec River.

Driftwood River Lodge is nestled in the trees overlooking the beautiful Meramec River bottoms. This nature-inspired setting offers a real country cabin in the woods. Visitors can be surrounded by nature and smell the fresh outdoor air. This charming country lodge will take you to a place of total relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. After spending a beautiful day on the river, visitors can come back to the lodge to enjoy a family BBQ on one of the many decks overlooking the river bottoms or they can choose to dine at one of Steelville’s local small town, family friendly restaurants. After dinner, visitors can relax on a comfortable sofa to enjoy a movie in front of a crackling fireplace with a bowl of popcorn made in our fully loaded kitchens.

Guest House Descriptions:

Driftwood Lodge (large guest house that accommodates up to 13 guests).
Driftwood Lodge is settled among the trees snuggled around the Meramec River bottoms. This unit has a full working kitchen which contains a large refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, full size cook stove, all cooking utensils, pots, pans, sink, and a large dining table in the dining area. The Driftwood Lodge has four bedrooms. The master suite includes one king size bed and its own 3/4 master bathroom. The second and third guest bedrooms feature one queen size bed in each room with a deck overlooking the river bottoms. The fourth guest bedroom includes a double/ twin bunk combination. This unit has an additional two full bathrooms located in two different halls. Included in this guest house is a den with a sleeper sofa and a television. This guest house also has another living room that includes a fireplace, a sleeper sofa, and a television with a deck overlooking the river bottoms. Ask about handicap accessibility.


Property manager

Tom and Jan Weisel
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$50 pet fee per stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed only outside.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO. pet-friendly?

Yes, Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO. allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO.?

As of 16 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO. on 12 May 2025 start from AU$697.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO. located?

Situated in Steelville, this lodge is within a 5-minute walk of Meramec River and Birds Nest Beach Park. Riverview Roadside Park and Collins Spring are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Driftwood River Lodge on the Meramec River. Steelville, MO. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maddy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for bridesmaids!
We chose this beautiful lodge for the bridesmaids and prep spot for the bride! It worked out so perfectly as absolutely huge with three bathrooms and massive kitchen and living areas for visiting. The care taker, Herkley deserves 15 stars! He was incredibly helpful and responsive before and during the stay.we super appreciated how easy it was for us! The back decks are just gorgeous. The girls had coffee on them each morning and the relaxing atmosphere was absolutely perfect for the bride getting ready for her big day!!! Our spouses got so jealous of how awesome it was I have no doubt we will all be back again. Beautiful space, hidden among the woods and a great caretaker to help with anything you need! Thank you so much for making our weekend perfect. See you soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, quiet accommodations
Very spacious, quiet, relaxing getaway spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John
Great place to stay for our weekend River Rafting trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., O'Fallon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend Getaway
Second time staying here, and we will definitely be coming back again! LOVED spending 2 days just sitting in the water watching all the floaters going by. The house is always clean and has so much room for our group of ladies! Jan is ALWAYS so kind and very quick in responding! One of our Favorite Happy Places!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday getaway
Great property. As described. Owner was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Lots of room for our family consisting of 2 grandparents, 2 parents and 2 teens. Kitchen was huge and well equipped with new appliances. Bedrooms and living areas were comfortable, clean and spacious. The property is gorgeous and very secluded, but very easy to find, and close to town should you need anything. We would love to come back during the summer to take advantage of the river and gravel bar for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvelous
We had a wonderful weekend, and the host is marvelous. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., O'Fallon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Who Refuse to Growup
Driftwood Lodge was so spacious for our Over 50 group of 8 Ladies! Jan was so easy to communicate with before, during & after the whole stay. We're already talking about coming back for a summer visit as it's so close to the river and it's such a comfortable place in regards to "living" space so you're not on top of one another. Great Weekend Getaway!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Athena B., De Soto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
This was a great place! Close to town but secluded! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the meramec
Property is very spacious with lots of nice outdoor space. It’s just a short walk down to the river. Property owners were very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Very pleasant experience overall. We will very likely stay again sometime in the future. Jan is always readily available for any questions or concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Jacksonville,IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience
Family float trip. Loved having two living rooms. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above Expectation!
Jan was wonderful! She was very helpful and great communication! The home had everything we needed. The whole area is very friendly! We had 10 people in our group, 4 adults and 6 kids ages 6-14, and was enough room for us all and more! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kamala S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great stay at the lodge. We had everything we needed. The property is right on the river and we were able to make good use of the inflatables there. Jan was very responsive to all my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a family gathering
We stayed here for a couple nights and a planned float trip. The weather did not cooperate so we just hung out and enjoyed the great space we had. There was a lot of room and a well stocked kitchen. We barbecued did puzzles and played games. The kids walked to the boat ramp and fished for awhile when there was a break in the weather. The house had everything as listed on vrbo. I would recommend this property and hopefully we can return to do our float trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita S., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend gateway place!
Loved the place, and it’s location. Well appointed. We were 3 couples and two teenagers. Comfortable place with ample space. Will plan to go back during peak season.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very nice place, we will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot and hosts
This huge property felt like a giant treehouse and the hosts were so kind and communicative. The property has the best river spot and we would love to stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabins right on the river
Great cabins right on the river, clean, easy check-in process, and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Athena B., De Soto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Our Charity does a yearly retreat to reflect on the past year and plan the next year's activity. This house provided an indoor and outdoor space that was perfect in size for our needs. Clean and very comfortable. Easy check in and check out. Private and quiet. Just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kamal U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place !
My friends and I loved this place it was enough room for us and will be definitely booking this place again this summer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We absolutely loved this place. Very accommodating, it’s the perfect, quiet get away with plenty of outdoor activities! Definite recommendation for the nature lover.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy H., St. Louis, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a large group.
Overall a great experience. Could use more silverware, glassware and stemware. Great location for Wildwood springs lodge concerts.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on Meramac River
We had a wonderful time at Driftwood. We spent a couple days just set up at the river with our chairs and canopy. It was a great time playing and fishing on the river. We were supposed to float but rained and river was too high, house had plenty of room for us to play games, watch TV and visit. We will use this place again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spending time on the River
There were 11 of us for a SMAC weekend. (Sisters, Moms, Aunts and Cousins) Loved all the rooms and bathrooms. The river access was wonderful. Jan was extremely available for all questions.🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021