Relaxing Private Estate at Tenkiller Ferry Lake on The Illinois River
About this house rental
Located in Park Hill, this lovely house for $508 per night is a great option for your next trip. Bending Waters is located on five private wooded acres just step away from the beautiful Illinois River at the threshold of Lake Tenkiller. This beautiful modern home is 3800 square feet where rustic charm is combined with contemporary elegance that comfortably sleeps 13 people. It comes complete with 4 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths, and 2 family rooms with wood burning fireplaces that overlook the river with walk out to a deck. The master bedroom comes complete with a private 2 person Jacuzzi, large walk in shower with body sprays and large rain-head, gas fire place and deck with sights and sounds of the river below. The kitchen is fully equipped with an eating area that has a fabulous view of the river complete with hearth room, fireplace and television. A formal dining room is adjacent to the living room on the main floor. A gas grill is just off the kitchen on a 2-level deck. Every room has large windows that overlook the river and the privatel wooded acreage with an outside security system that monitors the property constantly. This peaceful home is a true retreat with wildlife such as humming birds, eagles, deer, turkey, squirrel and lots of fish such as crappie, trout, bass, catfish and more. The best sand bass fishing in the area is right in your back yard! This quiet home sits in the midst of thousands of acres of corps of engineers land. The road is paved all the way to the house with 900 feet solid rock drive to the home. A koi pond with water fall and lilies welcome you to a place of serenity, relaxation and peace. This beautiful home I call, Bending Waters, is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, surrounded with dogwood forests, hilly terrain and beautiful foliage from spring through fall with the Illinois River coming through the back yard of the wooded acreage. I know you will enjoy your stay as you soak in as much of the relaxation and fun that you have time for while remembering what else there is to offer that can be experienced in your next trip to our home, Bending Waters! Illinois River: Our back yard is on the scenic clear waters of the Illinois River providing opportunity for fun, adventure and photography! There are many outfitters along the river that provide (or you may bring your own) kayak, canoe or raft to enjoy 70 miles of floating where you will observe scenery of the Ozark hills, high bluffs, rocky islands, medley of wildlife and dense forests by way of the river. shuttle services are available through most of the outfitters. Fishing: Year-round fishing is good with black bass, white bass, striped bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bream and walleye, with rainbow and brown trout stocked in the Illinois River below the dam. Three heated fishing docks offer winter fun for crappie fishing. Lake Tenkiller is popular for fishing tournaments. Fishing is a year-round activity with each season producing its own fun! More than 70 species of fish have been found in the waters. Classes are available for fly-fishing, lure tying and guided fishing trips. Lake Tenkiller: This peaceful home is just 0.5 mile from Lake Tenkiller which is the clearest body of water in Oklahoma. It is nearly 13,000 acres of water and over 130 miles of shoreline. This beautiful lake provides a wide variety of boating activities that cover sailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, inner tubing, and cruising, lounging, fishing and jet skiing. There are many secluded coves to anchor into and enjoy a day on the lake. The sunsets and clear night skies are perfect for stargazing and romance. There are full service marinas on the lake that provide fuel, snacks, and swimwear and water toys. Several marinas rent pontoons, ski boats and wave runners. Four of the marinas serve as floating restaurants. Scuba Diving: Scuba Park is a diver’s dream with clear waters from 8-30 feet. You will see sunken vehicles, planes, boats, remains of homesteads and artifacts left behind before the lake was formed that give divers a glimpse of history. The lakes underwater terrain ranges from sloping hills to rock cliffs, and the water goes up to 165 feet in places. Some divers go spearfishing! Two diving pro shops are located on the lake offering training, certification and equipment rental. Hunting: Approximately 2,590 acres of project land are licensed to the Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife conservation for a State Game Management Area. Principal game species include whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, wild turkey, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel. Golfing: Cherry Springs Golf Club, a scenic championship course, is located north of Tenkiller Lake on the southern edge of Tahlequah. Tenkiller Golf Club’s championship course plays through a hardwood forest on the southeast corner of Tenkiller Lake. Nature and Hiking: There is a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for bird watching and wildlife observation. You will see migratory geese, ducks and other waterfowl. Winter time is an excellent time to view bald eagles, bobcats and whitetail deer. White pelicans come in the fall. Elk, deer, turkeys, bobcats, squirrels, bald eagles, rabbits and owls can be seen. Spectacular rock formations, huge boulders, high bluffs and natural springs are enjoyed. Programs from bird watching to tree identification to animal habitat are scheduled activities. The following places can be accessed by foot and some by horse or mountain bike: Tenkiller Valley Recreational Area, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Cookson Game Refuge, Tenkiller State Park Nature Center, Standing Rock Nature Trail, Buzzard Roost Trail at Cato Creek Landing and Overlook Nature Trail located at the Tenkiller Dam Overlook. Whether you are coming for the tranquility of sitting on the back deck overlooking the beautiful river below. What about hiking, biking, or four wheeling the property & connected Horseshoe Bend Park Area; or, having big fun kayaking, swimming, or fishing in the lower Illinois River below? How about launching a boat and jet ski just two minutes from the house on Beautiful Lake Tenkiller or taking the short drive to join the hundreds and hundreds of people that party on the upper Illinois River every weekend?
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Park Hill, OK
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(132 Reviews)
5.0
Our host, Ken, was incredible. Very communicative and helpful. The house is beautiful and well stocked, The walk to the river from the house was difficult with all the leaves covering the steps so w drove to the river, less than 5 minutes. Packed a lunch and the dog. We have a wonderful time. We will come back again
5.0
We had a great time! Home was beautiful! Didn’t want to leave!
5.0
Beautiful property. A little drive to anything but that made it better. It was very secluded, like walking into a nature wonderland..
5.0
My sister, niece, and I stayed here for 4 nights. We had the best time. The set up of the home was perfect for our needs and had all the necessary amenities. I loved the setting of the house in the woods. It was beautiful and peaceful. We tried tubing one day on the Illinois River but the water was so low that it was not great tubing. One day we went to the Cherokee State Park and swam with tubes off the rocky beach. It was so much fun! Lunch at Nancy's Homemade Pies and Cafe provided us with delicious homemade pies for lunch. Ken was a super good host. The property manager was great, too, keeping up with our needs.
5.0
The stay at Bending Waters for a birthday celebration was wonderful. The views were amazing. Sitting on the back deck and seeing the river and watching the birds was a treat. The kitchen was a dream-literally everything was provided to prepare meals. The additional fridge in the garage was a blessing! The open spaces made it very comfortable for ten people. The drive to the lake was very easy and convenient. All we needed was another day or two...or more. It's a trip we will all with hold dear to our hearts.
5.0
We loved our stay here. The river was a treat that we all enjoyed even though it's not the easiest to get down to. The home was large enough to accommodate our group of 11 very comfortably. It was well stocked and the owners/property manager were very attentive.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay here. It is a beautiful property - very quiet and comfortable. The owner and property manager were very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. A windstorm came through the first night, and the owner called the next morning to ensure everything was ok. There is a very nice area with easy access to the river just few minutes down the road for those that don't want to go down the steps at the house.
5.0
Met family there for a three night getaway right before the Fourth of July. That portion of the Illinois river at horseshoe bend has really low traffic compared to the northern portions of the river. House is well set up and comfortable sleeping many guests. Your own private gravel bar on the river awaits you below the house. Only disadvantage I can mention is that the walk to the river is pretty steep and hard to get the kids under 8 up and down safely carrying any gear. Overall quite satisfied and would recommend this location to anyone wanting a spot on the river that is not completely packed with partying floaters.
5.0
Bending Waters was an immaculate home to stay in for our family vacation. The lower level was perfect for our adult children and their significant others. The main floor made me feel at home. With 6 adults and one child, I never felt cramped, and I didn't have to wait in line to use the bathroom. The little one wanted to spend all the time down at the river, and though the hike was a little tricky, we were able to get down & back up again pretty well.
The location feels very secluded, & that is what we were looking for. We were able to tow our boat & jet ski onto the property using a little caution on the one switchback like turn. A boat larger than 20ft, may be more difficult if you're not experienced. There's a gas station & Dollar General right down the road, and Lake Tenkiller was a relatively quick drive away. I don't have anything negative to say about this property, managers, or communication. The managers were very proactive with letting us know they were available if we had any questions or problems.
3.0
The house was nice but getting down to the river with small children was not easy at all. You are basically walking down a cliff. The water is very nice once you get to it.
The kayaks were great and the accessibility of the boat ramp was convienent.
3.0
House was as advertised. Very communicative owner and the property manager was very nice.
5.0
We stayed here for our daughter's graduation from NSU. We had a great stay! We hope to come back in the future to enjoy the river!
5.0
Very enjoyable vacation! Owner was very helpful with getting us geared up to kayak and showed us the perfect area to launch for a fantastic trip on the Illinois River!
5.0
The property was super nice and the owner and manager were so nice to us. Had a great time with my family and I would love to stay there again. I highly recommend this VRBO
5.0
We had a wonderful time staying at this property! It was absolutely beautiful and provided everything we needed.
5.0
Very private and lots of wildlife! Hummingbirds everywhere, squirrels, deer, lizards, frogs, and we saw a few eagles too!
5.0
Enjoyed this property very much. We all had a great time! Great setting away from everything, lots of wildlife to see and great views.
5.0
Wonderful home away from home
Beautiful setting, quiet, restful, secluded and great for our whole family to be together!
5.0
River getaway
The house was great!
4.0
Beautiful views
Had a great stay. Wish the river was easier to get to.
5.0
Awesome
Great!!
5.0
A nice large house with lots of room for grownups and kids
2 porch areas for just sitting and watching nature with the river down below. Close to all the water sports. The bird feeders attract lots of pretty birds to the porch. Even with 11 family members we all had our private sitting areas to just relax and visit
5.0
Relaxing stay
We enjoyed this home. Plenty of room. Great bird watching. Easy drive to town.
5.0
Had a great time! Beautiful house and property.
5.0
NSUOCO Class of 1997 Optometrists!
Had a great time! Beautiful house and property.
4.0
We had a wonderful time or rest and relaxation!
5.0
This is the second time my siblings and I have stayed here. It's a lovely home and property. We enjoy the back deck most. The view of the river and watching the birds is so enjoyable. The house is well stocked and Ken is an excellent host.
5.0
Relaxing Stay
This is the second time my siblings and I have stayed here. It's a lovely home and property. We enjoy the back deck most. The view of the river and watching the birds is so enjoyable. The house is well stocked and Ken is an excellent host.
4.0
Family Vaca
We had a wonderful time or rest and relaxation!
5.0
This property was amazing! Ken went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The house is comfortable, views are breathtaking in every room and the waterfall was the perfect place to take our family pictures.
Every morning we saw Eagles!! Having coffee at the breakfast table we watched the sun rise and the eagles soar. The Illinois river bends right at his property and watching the water from the balcony with the wind chimes making beautiful sounds, well, it just doesn’t get any better than that.
Communication from our host was detailed and directions were easy to follow. Response time was extremely fast to all of our questions. We will definitely be back.
5.0
Excellent choice for a family reunion!
This property was amazing! Ken went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The house is comfortable, views are breathtaking in every room and the waterfall was the perfect place to take our family pictures.
Every morning we saw Eagles!! Having coffee at the breakfast table we watched the sun rise and the eagles soar. The Illinois river bends right at his property and watching the water from the balcony with the wind chimes making beautiful sounds, well, it just doesn’t get any better than that.
Communication from our host was detailed and directions were easy to follow. Response time was extremely fast to all of our questions. We will definitely be back.
5.0
The view from the house is breathtaking. We saw a bald eagle almost everyday. My husband and I stayed with our 2 dogs and there was plenty of room. We hiked by Tenkiller Ferry Lake and Sequoyah state park. Very relaxing. Some family visited for a few days. There was still plenty of room. We enjoyed our time at Bending Waters. Very clean and comfortable.
5.0
Wonderful week!
The view from the house is breathtaking. We saw a bald eagle almost everyday. My husband and I stayed with our 2 dogs and there was plenty of room. We hiked by Tenkiller Ferry Lake and Sequoyah state park. Very relaxing. Some family visited for a few days. There was still plenty of room. We enjoyed our time at Bending Waters. Very clean and comfortable.
5.0
Beautiful property!!!! Large comfy rooms with great beds. Very peaceful and quiet. All you hear are birds. There was some people hunting one day so you could hear that but it was off in the distance. Kitchen was very well stocked as was the whole house. Communication was great as well. I would definitely recommend this property.
5.0
Comfort, Quiet, Beauty
We greatly enjoyed our week at Bending Waters! The house is spacious and well appointed, the view is magnificent, and the owner/manager were both very easy to work with. We even had a visit from a bald eagle, a few deer, and more small birds and squirrels than I could count. It was a quiet, restful retreat, and none of us were quite ready to leave at the end of the week.
5.0
Perfect Christmas Getaway
Beautiful property!!!! Large comfy rooms with great beds. Very peaceful and quiet. All you hear are birds. There was some people hunting one day so you could hear that but it was off in the distance. Kitchen was very well stocked as was the whole house. Communication was great as well. I would definitely recommend this property.
5.0
Peaceful Stay
We had a very peaceful and enjoyable stay at this home. Ken, the property owner, was available to answer all questions and the home was just as wonderful as we expected. If your looking for a quiet place to enjoy and just get away this is a great option!
5.0
We had a wonderful time here. The property was beautiful as was the house! We will definitely be re
4.0
The area was very nice with a beautiful view of the river. The house is spacious with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was thoroughly stocked and we had everything we needed to cook most meals there.
4.0
Beautiful home and property!
The area was very nice with a beautiful view of the river. The house is spacious with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was thoroughly stocked and we had everything we needed to cook most meals there.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Park Hill?
The average price for a rental in Park Hill is $178 per night. This rental is $330 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relaxing Private Estate at Tenkiller Ferry Lake on The Illinois River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Relaxing Private Estate at Tenkiller Ferry Lake on The Illinois River. Enjoy the water!
Is Relaxing Private Estate at Tenkiller Ferry Lake on The Illinois River pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Relaxing Private Estate at Tenkiller Ferry Lake on The Illinois River?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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