Hoot Owl Lodge is a Quiet Farmhouse with 150 Acres to Explore. Pet Friendly!
About this house rental
Situated in Lake of the Ozarks, this attractive house for $227 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Put the rat race in the rearview mirror and follow the back country road into an alternate reality - only 115 minutes SE of Kansas City. The road winds all around through the Ozark woods and across stone bottom creeks. This secluded destination is 15 miles away from the nearest incorporated settlement. (Cole Camp is a very quaint little town and is certainly worth exploring while visiting us.) Hoot Owl Lodge is a two story, 3 bedroom and two bath lodge, with central heat and air conditioning situated on 150 acres mostly surrounded by timber. Lake of the Ozarks is located two miles south. The Lodge has been owned by one family since they built it in the last century. A real deal... the original home was built from rough-cut timber and still stands on the property. Explore the 150 acres, Brushy Creek and Flat Creek. You may keep any arrowheads you might find. Sit out on the elevated patio, cook on the gas grill beside the flaming fire ring and count the starry constellations. The firewood is cut, stacked and waiting for you. Watch the gigantic yellow moon rising over the creek and listen to a nocturnal empire of katydids, cicadas, whip-poor-wills, coyotes, bobcats and screech owls.... The story goes that in years past outlaws buried their loot on this property. So don't be surprised if Jessie and Cole Younger pass through the valley mists. There are eating and drinking establishments and convenience stores scattered around in the hills and forests. Buck Naked Bar, Grill and Marina, Katt's Place and Rick's Oar House are just a short drive away. If you're scouting around, drive slowly and watch for deer. When you least expect it, you might see a bobcat or maybe even a mountain lion! Hoot Owl Lodge is your hideout in the Ozarks with a year-round groundskeeper and maintenance. Just think, all the amenities and no mortgage! Lovely location to enjoy a quiet vacation. One of the creeks is located directly across the road from the house for the kids and pets to enjoy exploring and chasing minnows, crawdads, frogs, etc. Gather around the fire pit to enjoy roasting hotdogs and/or marshmallows. There is 150 acres of mostly wooded property. There are some maintained trails that are available on the property or other areas that are more challenging. If all or part of the group would like to explore the area more, it is a central location with short drives to the following attractions: Brickley Hollow Conservation Area (Fishing/Hunting) - 5 Miles, 9 Minutes Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area (Fishing/Hunting/Hiking) - 6.5 Miles, 11 Minutes Edmonson Access (Fishing/Hunting) - 7 Miles, 10 Minutes Cole Camp Shopping (i.e. Antiques/Décor/Toys/Wine) - 15 Miles, 20 Minutes Lincoln Antique Mall (Antiques/Flea Market) - 16 Miles, 20 Minutes Dale Hollow Winery (Stover) - 20 Miles, 25 Minutes Lost Valley Fish Hatchery (Warsaw) - 25 Miles, 31 Minutes Harry S Truman Visitors Center (Truman Lake-Warsaw) - 25 Miles, 31 Minutes Truman Lake Mountain Bike Park (Warsaw) - 25 Miles, 32 Minutes Drake Harbor Walking/Bike Trails & Playground (Warsaw) - 26 Miles, 33 Minutes Bledsoe Ferry Fishing Piers (Truman Lake-Warsaw) - 26 Miles, 33 Minutes Shawnee Bend Rec Area & Swim Beach (Truman Lake-Warsaw) - 27 Miles, 35 Minutes Wildlife Ridge Winery (Smithton) - 29 Miles, 36 Minutes Jacob’s Cave (Versailles) - 34 Miles, 41 Minutes LOTO Off Road (Versailles) - 35 Miles, 48 Minutes Katy Trail (Sedalia Access) - 38 Miles, 46 Minutes Bridal Cave (Camdenton) - 59 Miles, 1 Hour 11 Minutes Numerous Family Attractions in Osage Beach - 61 Miles, 1 Hour 7 Minutes Osage Beach Outlet Mall - 62 Miles, 1 Hour 11 Minutes Ha Ha Tonka State Park (Camdenton) - 63 Miles, 1 Hour 17 Minutes
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(40 Reviews)
5.0
The property was very clean and the hosts were always in contact to make sure we had everything we needed.
I'll be staying here again if I'm in the area.
5.0
Hoot Owl Lodge
I was staying at the hoot owl lodge was absolutely perfect. The house has everything you need to accommodate a full family. It's incredibly clean, inviting, and extremely peaceful with all the woods and property surrounding it.
5.0
Vacation
Everything was just as it advertised, place was clean had everything we needed to cook pot, pans ext. Nice washer and dryer to keep up with clothes. Loved the old farm house felt right at home. Will rent again when staying in the area.
5.0
Country Charm
We had such a lovely stay at this cabin. Nestled in the woods and across from the stream, my whole family thoroughly enjoyed the property. The beds were comfy and the property was so clean and well cared for. Our hosts were most gracious and left excellent instructions and great local tips for area activities. Looking forward to visiting again.
5.0
Beautiful place to stay!
We had a great time at this place! Creek was awesome, my teenager spent the day there playing with all the crayfish and small fish. Great place if you love the outdoors and want to explore. Loved every minute and would love to go back and stay longer, there is so much to see and do in the area.
5.0
We really enjoyed our time at the Hoot Owl Lodge! Everything was very clean upon our arrival, and they even set up a booster seat for our little one. The hosts did a great job at communicating with us prior to our arrival and during our stay.
5.0
Great getaway!
We really enjoyed our time at the Hoot Owl Lodge! Everything was very clean upon our arrival, and they even set up a booster seat for our little one. The hosts did a great job at communicating with us prior to our arrival and during our stay.
5.0
Perfect
Perfect place for our family gathering. We did a daily hike on the property and the kids enjoyed the creek and looking for crawfish. We were a quick drive to Katy trail and Warsaw. We went to several hiking spots in the area too. The owners are very accommodating
5.0
We had a great time! Everyone was able to sleep comfortably and we made good use of the grill and the fire pit. Highly recommend going to Katt's place just down the road if you're looking for a night out less than a quarter mile away.
5.0
Excellent!
We had a great time! Everyone was able to sleep comfortably and we made good use of the grill and the fire pit. Highly recommend going to Katt's place just down the road if you're looking for a night out less than a quarter mile away.
5.0
It was exactly what we wanted. A little getaway from the rat race we call life!! The dogs and the kids enjoyed the creek! We also loved the house and the set up!! We will be back!!
5.0
Small getaway
It was exactly what we wanted. A little getaway from the rat race we call life!! The dogs and the kids enjoyed the creek! We also loved the house and the set up!! We will be back!!
5.0
Great stay for a great price
The beds and bedding were great, plenty of privacy on the property as well. Everything was well equipped in the sense of having extra towels, silverware, cooking equipment, and even access to plenty of firewood. Definitely great for a low key time, only problem is connectivity issues with the internet due to being in the middle of the woods, but all in all, was a great stay
5.0
Exactly what we were looking for. Plenty of areas to explore. House was very clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely be returning at some point in the future.
5.0
Just what we needed! Loved the kitchen and the space of the home.
5.0
Perfect for our weekend getaway
Exactly what we were looking for. Plenty of areas to explore. House was very clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely be returning at some point in the future.
5.0
Perfect
Just what we needed! Loved the kitchen and the space of the home.
5.0
We just enjoyed everything the property had to offer , peace and quiet mixed with all nature has to offer.
5.0
We stayed here for 9 nights when going to see family at the ozarks. Through our stay there were 15 total (some at different times) family names and friends and everyone had a wonderful time. We enjoyed the space in the house when it was raining. The kids had space to spread out and draw, read, play board games, etc. And when weather was nice we enjoyed the yard, big enough to have volley ball set up, walked in the creek, used the fire ring and had space to shoot guns and fire works. The dogs enjoyed the space to run and be in the creek as well. We will use this place again if the need arises.
5.0
Birthday surprise
We just enjoyed everything the property had to offer , peace and quiet mixed with all nature has to offer.
5.0
Good location and nice, clean house.
5.0
Family vacation
We stayed here for 9 nights when going to see family at the ozarks. Through our stay there were 15 total (some at different times) family names and friends and everyone had a wonderful time. We enjoyed the space in the house when it was raining. The kids had space to spread out and draw, read, play board games, etc. And when weather was nice we enjoyed the yard, big enough to have volley ball set up, walked in the creek, used the fire ring and had space to shoot guns and fire works. The dogs enjoyed the space to run and be in the creek as well. We will use this place again if the need arises.
5.0
Spacious
Good location and nice, clean house.
3.0
Weekend at the creek
The house was great. Very peaceful place to relax. We were a bit disappointed that there wasn't a property map to show us the hiking trails. There wasn't any where to swim. My teenagers and young adults got bored. But overall it was a beautiful place.
5.0
Nice property. Secluded location.
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was as described. This was a nice property. We enjoyed exploring and found it to be relaxing. In some ways, visiting this location was like stepping back in time. Thanks for everything, Elaine and Charlie.
5.0
Relaxing country retreat
We loved it. House was comfortable and had everything we needed. I did not think ahead about possible inability to open the VRBO app to get to the door lock info. So I did have to drive back some miles to get where I had good enough cell service to open the app. In the future I will make note of that in advance. Otherwise the experience was fabulous. Would stay again.
5.0
Our family enjoyed our stay at Hoot Owl Lodge.! The home was spacious and clean; and the large kitchen was especially well equipped with a good variety of pots, pans, bowls, containers, dishes, etc. As a family who likes to cook together, we really appreciated this aspect of our stay. We loved the fire pit and watching the birds at the feeder. It was nice to have the stream to wade in; and we even caught a few small fish! It was fun to explore the trails through the woods too. The hosts are excellent with communication and responded quickly to a minor issue. Places we visited and enjoyed: trails at Truman reservoir, Fantastic Caverns, minor league baseball game in Springfield, Katy Trail near Sedalia, pontoon boat rental from Aqua Toys on Lake of the Ozarks. If you like outdoor fun in a rural setting, this is the place!
5.0
If you’re looking for a place to getaway from it all, this is the place. Elaine and Charlie were great hosts, answered promptly and very friendly. The house is super clean, cute, peaceful, and has everything you need. We had a relaxing time away and hopefully will going back! Thank you Elaine and Charlie.
5.0
Away from it all
If you’re looking for a place to getaway from it all, this is the place. Elaine and Charlie were great hosts, answered promptly and very friendly. The house is super clean, cute, peaceful, and has everything you need. We had a relaxing time away and hopefully will going back! Thank you Elaine and Charlie.
5.0
An enjoyable week!
Our family enjoyed our stay at Hoot Owl Lodge.! The home was spacious and clean; and the large kitchen was especially well equipped with a good variety of pots, pans, bowls, containers, dishes, etc. As a family who likes to cook together, we really appreciated this aspect of our stay. We loved the fire pit and watching the birds at the feeder. It was nice to have the stream to wade in; and we even caught a few small fish! It was fun to explore the trails through the woods too. The hosts are excellent with communication and responded quickly to a minor issue. Places we visited and enjoyed: trails at Truman reservoir, Fantastic Caverns, minor league baseball game in Springfield, Katy Trail near Sedalia, pontoon boat rental from Aqua Toys on Lake of the Ozarks. If you like outdoor fun in a rural setting, this is the place!
5.0
Great experience
Everybody loved it. Every dot wished they had stayed longer. The house had everything we needed it and expected.
5.0
Took the grandkids in which there favorite part was exploring the creek, nice place to speed quantity family time together. Fire pit was very nice to have , beds were clean as well as comfortable and bathrooms have been updated , plenty of room for everyone. My family and I really enjoyed our weekend, grandkids already asking if we can come back next year!
5.0
Great weekend getaway
Took the grandkids in which there favorite part was exploring the creek, nice place to speed quantity family time together. Fire pit was very nice to have , beds were clean as well as comfortable and bathrooms have been updated , plenty of room for everyone. My family and I really enjoyed our weekend, grandkids already asking if we can come back next year!
5.0
Excellent place. Nice and quiet location. House is larger then you can see on the pictures. Will recommend it to anyone. Thank you!
5.0
Cole Stay.
Excellent place. Nice and quiet location. House is larger then you can see on the pictures. Will recommend it to anyone. Thank you!
5.0
rural vacation
The house was great and very unique. Heating and air conditioning worked great. Large kitchen with many pots, pans, dishes, and utensils were available. Comfortable bed!
The creek was a lot of fun for us and the dog! Lots of crayfish and other critters to check out.
Elaine and Charlie were great hosts and answered all our questions.
5.0
The house was great and very unique. Heating and air conditioning worked great. Large kitchen with many pots, pans, dishes, and utensils were available. Comfortable bed!The creek was a lot of fun for us and the dog! Lots of crayfish and other critters to check out.Elaine and Charlie were great hosts and answered all our questions.
5.0
Perfect
Perfect for our family reunion. Huge house with 2 living areas and lots of room. Really rustic like a step back in time.. Hang out by the fire and view everything going on... A huge trail through the property.. And a beautiful creek the kids and dog loved.
5.0
Great stay!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Hoot Owl Lodge! Owners were very quick to reply to messages, the house was very clean and the atmosphere of being in the Ozarks was great! The amenities that was included with the stay was wonderful! Especially the bird feeder right out the main door, watching the birds and chipmunk early in the morning while having breakfast was just amazing! We will definitely be back!
5.0
Awesome stay!
Awesome owners, very quick to reply. Clean, well stocked home. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake of the Ozarks?
The average price for a rental in Lake of the Ozarks is $360 per night. This rental is $133 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hoot Owl Lodge is a Quiet Farmhouse with 150 Acres to Explore. Pet Friendly!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hoot Owl Lodge is a Quiet Farmhouse with 150 Acres to Explore. Pet Friendly! 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 Hoot Owl Lodge is a Quiet Farmhouse with 150 Acres to Explore. Pet Friendly!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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