Family-Friendly Lakeside Resort-like Home for Reunions, Retreats & Large Groups

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Gorgeous Lodge on 37-Acre Private Lake
Main Entrance at Lodge
Beautiful garden to sit and enjoy the sound of the waterfall
Rear of Lodge with view of Fire pit in foreground
View of gorgeous lodge down near dock

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 32696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newburg, MO
  • Lions Club Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • The Fugitive Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO (TBN-St. Robert Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

Cedar Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Dogwood 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Dogwood Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Hickory Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Oak Room

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Red Bud Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Walnut Room

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family-Friendly Lakeside Resort-like Home for Reunions, Retreats & Large Groups

This lodge is waiting for you and your family!
Come and join us for three levels of executive comfort on a private, 37-acre spring-fed lake. This is a wonderful location for a family vacation, reunion, retreats, and more.
Lake Amenities Include:
- Boat Dock: Jump off the dock and swim, float on a raft and enjoy the lake.
- Boat House: plenty of life jackets for everyone
- Lake: spring fed, crystal clear water, abundant fishing, canoes, and kayaks for your use. No gas motors on the lake, just peace and quiet!

After a relaxing day on the lake, perhaps you would like to challenge a family member to a game of disc golf on our 9-hole course?
Or get the clubs and balls out and do some Scottish style chipping?
Bring your bikes and ride around the lake or up in the woods, or hike in our 342 acres, photograph wildlife, pack a picnic and explore.

We also have a Fire Pit with room for everyone (we supply the firewood!)

All space is flexible to meet the needs of your family or group.

Lodge Main Floor Rooms:
- Red Bud bedroom: comfortable queen bed with built-ins, 2 sets of homemade bunk beds, and an adjoining, private full bathroom with shower.
- Walnut bedroom: comfortable king size bed or 2 twins (your choice) and beautiful built-in cabinetry with a shared bath (across the hall).
- Cedar bedroom: comfortable queen bed with a set of handmade bunk beds with a shared bath (down the hall).
- Dogwood Room includes a queen bed and a set of handmade bunk beds.
- Gathering Room: piano, couches, chairs, and a unique design with perfect places for conversation or to catch up on your reading.
- Great Room: open, spacious area that is multi-functional. Tables and chairs can be set up for dinner, crafts, movies, and games. Plenty of room for everyone in your party to stretch out.
- Sunroom: plenty of comfy chairs and room on the floor for kids to play with a beautiful lake views on three sides. This is the perfect place to reflect with your morning coffee!
- Main Kitchen: large island, a Jenn-Aire stove top, double oven, microwave, and large refrigerator, dishwasher, completely stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware, glassware, etc. You only need to provide the groceries!

Just a few steps away from Main Kitchen:
- Sunroom Kitchen: stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Completely stocked with everything (except the groceries) you need to entertain up to 32 guests. Seating available for up to 32.
- Step outside: into the screened-in Covered Patio and a gas BBQ grill with addition seating for 12.

Lodge 2nd Floor:
- Oak bedroom: comfortable queen size bed, and raised queen sized futon, shower, double vanity, and toilet.
- Loft: outside of the Oak bedroom is a perfect spot for a family 'slumber party': room for cots, mattresses, and sleeping bags. A great place for movie time with the family and has a queen futon and a couch.

Lodge Lower Level:
- Hickory bedroom with a queen bed and handmade bunks
- Kitchenette with full size refrigerator, dining area
- Living room with full pull out sofa sleeper
- 3 season room with relaxing seating and lake views.

Do you need additional room? We have some additional lodging and meeting spaces on the property. Call for details.

Property manager

Julie Swallow
Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional charges may apply. Call for details
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in designated outdoor areas only.
No fireworks allowed on property, no loud disruptive parties
No gas powered motor ATV's or boats allowed on property.
We will not accept bookings from any prospective guest rated below 3.5 stars

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: 40
Note from host: Additional charges may apply. Call for details
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rolla

Located in Rolla, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Cedar Street Playhouse and John B Mahaffey Museum Complex are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fall Creek Rock Shop and The Fugitive Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Tiger Typhoon Aquatic Center and Dream House Dolls. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newburg, MO

What's nearby

  • Lions Club Park - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Allgood-Bailey Stadium - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • The Fugitive Beach - 23 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Fort Leonard Wood - 42 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO (TBN-St. Robert Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavas Ma Bill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Schmidt & Schmidt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sput's Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Lakeside Resort-like Home for Reunions, Retreats & Large Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Lakeside Resort-like Home for Reunions, Retreats & Large Groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Lakeside Resort-like Home for Reunions, Retreats & Large Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Lakeside Resort-like Home for Reunions, Retreats & Large Groups located?

This family-friendly Rolla holiday home is located on a river, steps from Mark Twain National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lions Club Park and Ponzer Park. Cedar Street Playhouse and Allgood-Bailey Stadium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valeriy Z.

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

Great location for family vacations.

The property was exceptionally clean, with comfortable beds and a well-stocked kitchen; the location was perfect for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

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

Quiet weekend

Fabulous property! Close to the city centre but far enough out that we still felt secluded. Great hiking trails and the lake is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Great family vacation

This place was perfect for our large family. We had everything we needed, and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Family Reunion

Held our family reunion at the property & it was perfect for every age group!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haneefah C.

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

Amazing stay!

We loved having our family reunion at this property! Plenty of space for our party of 30! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina P.

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

Amazing place

We had so much fun!!! The house is so big and really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Nice

Good fishing nice setup
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill S., Fairview Heights, Illinois

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

Beautiful property

Perfect location for our college reunion, so much space both inside the house and out. Quick to respond to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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

Christmas girls trip

Very beautiful place,lots of space. We had a wonderful time here. You could get lost in the house very big. Communication with the owner was quick and everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J., Mountain Grove, MO

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

Christmas 2023

This place was spacious and in a beautiful setting! We had room to spread out, and room to gather for our Christmas party.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kindra C.

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

Fabulous family reunion

The lodge and grounds far surpassed what we were expecting. Lots of space to spread out. Lots of areas to gather and talk or play games. Lots of fun on the lake. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W., Warwick

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

Perfection

This is a great property. Communication was great and the home clean. You can not go wrong renting here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Gorgeous Property with all the Amenities

This property was absolutely beautiful!! They provide everything you could need from the bedding, kitchen dishes and appliances, towels, life jackets, kayaks, paddle boards, fire pit, and more! We had an amazing time with our church’s youth group (35 ppl) and will definitely be coming back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Fabulous Lake House

The house is fantastic, with plenty of bathrooms, beds, and gathering spaces for everyone. The kitchens are the best stocked kitchens I've ever seen in a vrbo rental. We loved the lake and having access to paddleboards and kayaks was awesome. Everyone had a great time and all the kids are asking when we can go back. We definitely want to return some time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

Perfect Family Reunion Spot

We gathered 8 families on the property for Labor Day weekend and it was perfect! Everyone had their own room/space and the house is big enough that we didn’t feel cramped at all. Outdoor there were so many things to do - we rode on the pontoon, swam, fished, sat around the fire, played cornhole and so much more! They had everything stocked and ready for us to enjoy the weekend and time together. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rick w.

What a wonderful getaway

I have been using VRBO for many years, but my experience staying at Kabekona was by far my best experience. Very seldom are your expectations met when renting a vacation home, here they were greatly exceeded. The hosts could not have been any more accommodating ,or easier to work with. The pictures do not do justice to the size, or the beauty of the entire property. We will definitely be planning another trip there in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie G.

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

Memories abundant!

My brother and I rented this for our adult children and grandkids from ages 6 to 18! TX, IN, AR, and WI were all represented! So much for the kids to do, golf, disc golf, basketball, room for some baseball... fishing of course the highlight was swimming endlessly! Plenty of room for 22 people and ample kitchen spaces. We are hoping to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

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

Graduation celebration

34 recent high school graduates celebrated together for 3 nights. The property offered so much for the kids to do. The spaces in the house were generous and well furnished. Kids could watch movies, build puzzles and sign yearbooks together. The proximity to the town of Rolla made food shopping easy. The entire trip exceeded my expectations in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W., United States

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

Amazing

Our entire group absolutely loved it. There is something for everyone. Serenity, Privacy w/ a house that feels like home and every thing you might need. It fit our group perfectly. If we had any concerns there was always someone right there to take care of it. These people are fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Loved this property!

Our family of 26 stayed comfortably in this house! We were so impressed by the cleanliness of the home and what it had to offer. Whatever is in your home can be found in this house…and then some! From ample amounts of paper towels, trash bags, and TP to crock pots, life jackets and beach towels, this vacation rental had it all. Our kids and grandkids enjoyed the canoes, boating, and fishing. The dock is perfect for kids of all ages. Just can’t say enough! Check in and check out we’re a breeze. The owner and property manager were very helpful and prompt with responses. Don’t hesitate to book this property if you’re looking for fun and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy D.

The House was Great for our Family and friends.

We had a group of 16 family and friends stay in the house for an extended weekend. The house was great and had more than enough room for all of us. Although the weekend was raining we had a great time sitting in the sun room and gathering room talking and catching up. The one nice day/night we spent time around the fire pit and enjoy the hot tub. The house is huge and area is very nice. Would love to had been able to do some hiking but the weather and timing was not right. Great place to spend a week in the summer just enjoying the lake and land. Thank you for allowing us to spend time is your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

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

Perfect Property

Wonderful location for a getaway. Endless things to do and perfect facility to host an event. Julie was fantastic to work with and her catering food was even better. Everyone had a great time and joked about how we must come back next year. Thanks for a very enjoyable weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Met our needs perfectly.

This was a fantastic place for our family of 27 to spend a week. There is a lot of room in the house. We didn’t feel crowded the day we had to stay inside because of rain. The 3 refrigerators and multiple ovens in the kitchens were very nice. We enjoyed the kayaks, swimming, and fishing off the dock. The only downside was there was no shallow place for the toddlers to play in the water. There were enough life jackets for them to wear while on the dock. There were other outside games to play when not swimming. We made many memories in a very comfortable house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Awesome Summertime Family Reunion

Our 4-generation family came here to celebrate our folks' 80th birthdays. The lake and water toys were highlights. The grounds are beautifully land-scaped. We made use of the large gathering space in the great room for sharing memories and singing. The outdoor eating area, fire pit, rocky ridge trail, and moonlit pontoon rides were all much enjoyed. We appreciated that the mattresses could be removed from the bunk beds and used elsewhere to make the sleeping arrangements more suitable to our older children. We would definitely recommend this property! There's plenty of fun and relaxation right there, you don't even need to leave the premises!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Incredible Property

Our extended family (30+) stayed here for a family reunion two years ago and fell in love with it. We decided to come back again this summer! We have folks from St. Louis area and Springfield area, so this was right in the middle for everyone! The house and surrounding area is well kept and has everything we needed. PLENTY of beds and places to sleep for everyone, tons of indoor and outdoor seating, towels provided, stocked kitchen(s), paddle boards/canoes/kayaks, life jackets, folding chairs, you name it! We really liked this set up because everyone could be together, but still have some flexibility. Anyone could go to and from the dock and house to cool off, take a nap, fix a snack, etc. Or if some wanted to swim later while others sat up by the fire pit we were all still together. The dock was spacious for everyone and had picnic tables, ladders, and a step down/ledge for sitting/jumping. The owners/caretakers were extremely nice and accommodating. We are planning to come back again next summer! We highly recommend this property for any larger group gatherings with friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Swallow

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David and Marie Hazell lived in Russia for eight years working on Bible translation. In 1992, shortly after communist walls began to fall, they moved their family to the depths of Siberia where they assisted with printing the first Scripture portion in the Evenki language. David and Marie also served in Moscow, coordinating translation projects in 70 minority languages of the former Soviet Union. The family's move back to the United States in 2000 marked a new era in their support of international missions work as they now devote their time to starting businesses that promote the principles of the Kingdom of God including giving a majority of company profits to Bible translation and other worthy non-profit endeavors. Please consider helping them with this endeavor at God's Word for the Nations (gwftn.org).

Why they chose this property

Kabekona Hills Retreat Center was established to provide a peaceful place for retreats, and family reunions. The owner's grandfather had a dream of owning property that could provide weary Christian soldiers (pastors, missionaries, and Christian laymen) solitude on lakeside property where they could rest in the hand of the Eternal Creator. Purchasing property in Northern Minnesota on Lake Kabekona, grandfather Bratrud shared his find with many Lutheran preachers and his land became respectfully known by many as preacher's point. Now two generations later with seed money from the sale of the family cabin on Lake Kabekona, we desire to carry on grandfather's dream to establish a peaceful resting place and a place of celebration for those who serve God's Kingdom. Kabekona Hills Retreat Center is a place 'where one road ends and the adventure begins.' Come and rest in the hand of the Creator.

What makes this property unique

The drive in is breathtaking! The property offers privacy and seclusion. Quiet, beautiful views, nature all around!

Languages:

English, Russian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests