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“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL

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Property grounds
Smart TV
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Monroe City, MO
  • Mark Twain Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mark Twain State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Stoutsville Recreation Area
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Monroe City

When you stay at this vacation home in Monroe City, you'll be 15 minutes by foot from Mark Twain Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Stoutsville Recreation Area and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Mark Twain State Park.

What's nearby

  • Mark Twain Lake - 15 min walk
  • Mark Twain State Park - 19 min drive
  • Mark Twain State Park Beach - 23 min drive
  • Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site - 24 min drive
  • Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Oak Cabin Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Monroe City Nutrition Center - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Harmony Cafe & Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dugout Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Wedge Diner - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL

Mark Twain Lake area has a lot to offer! Our “Peaceful Retreat” is located just 10 miles from Monroe City, and the property is only 5 minutes from Indian Creek Marina.

Very nice home includes a large kitchen/dining area with a breakfast nook. Large living room with a wood burning stove. We offer free Wi-Fi and there is a 50” Smart TV with Firestick. Three spacious bedrooms that will sleep 8 comfortably with room for setting up the portable queen size bed for added sleeping. Each bedroom has a digital clock with a USB port and charging station for docking your cell phone. Laundry room is well stocked for use during your stay. There is a large, beautiful deck for warm weather enjoyment. A Gas Grill and a Fire Pit for your enjoyment. There is a 2 acre lake for fishing (and you are allowed to keep whatever you catch), swimming & kayaking! No fireworks are allowed. No Smoking or Vaping allowed in the home ($250 fine if it happens) you can do so outside.

Take Hwy 24 South out of Monroe City, to Hwy HH (Indian Creek) turn left. Go to Monroe County Road 581 (blacktop) and turn left. We are 1.5 miles on the right. Turn at the Indian Creek Boat & RV Storage Office sign on the right. Bring your boat (there is parking on the property down by the garage), bring your family and enjoy the peaceful country setting. There is a private 2 acre lake for fishing as well. We (the owners) do live on the property as well with our dogs, but respect your privacy and give you full use of the deck, dock/lake area during your stay, but are here to help if you need anything during your stay!

Early check in may sometimes be available. Please contact us first for availability and fee charge.

Only 30 minutes from Hannibal where you can visit Museums, Mark Twain Cave, restaurants, antique stores and More! And less than 15 minutes to Monroe City!

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vicki Poertner

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grills
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
“peaceful Retreat” Mtl
“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Monroe City
“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Private vacation home
“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Private vacation home Monroe City
Only 5 Minutes From Indian Creek Marina at Mark Twain Lake!

“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Very clean and well stocked. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Clean organized and fully supplied with everything you can need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful stay! My only regret was we didn’t book a longer stay! My parents joined my husband and I and we all were very comfortable and content. I’d love to come back and stay again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hospitality, location, friendly hosts
An excellent experience from start to finish. The property was spotless, which made it feel instantly comfortable and inviting. The location was incredibly convenient, just minutes from the lake, making it perfect for anyone looking to spend time on the water or enjoy the surrounding nature. The hosts were outstanding – friendly and attentive without being intrusive. They truly thought of everything! From fully stocked essentials to small touches like travel shampoo and conditioner , it felt like they anticipated our every need. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a peaceful and well-cared-for getaway near Mark Twain Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome, clean place!
Really enjoyed our time at the property. Plenty of space for the family and very clean and well taken care of. Short drive to Mark Twain Lake for a fun time there too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceed expectations
All the things you need, and a lot of things you didn't think you did. George and Vikki are great hosts and the property is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
MTL Northern Jewel
The 'Peaceful Retreat" @MTL was everything as advertised AND more. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked with items that we had forgot to bring. Check-in and check-out was easy. The back deck is great for relaxing morning coffee and evening drinks. When travel takes us back to the north side of MTL we will be hoping the Peaceful Retreat @ MTL will be available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaci P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and had EVERYTHING you could possibly need. I would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
My husband and I were unable to stay but my daughter’s family got to stay. She always talks about how clean and accommodating the house is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience, as always!
This is our third year staying here and it was wonderful, as always. They've even made some lovely improvements to the property. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins weekend
We do a yearly cousins weekend add this property and we love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Reconnection!
Vicki quickly responded to each inquiry and was most kind. The property was spacious and well-stocked with most anything you might imagine. There is plenty of room for yard games, a huge deck overlooking the oversized pond, and an amazing corn crib fire pit! Our 7 and 8 year olds enjoyed trying to play badminton and it was fun feeding the fish in the pond too. Smores was definitely a highlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fishing Trip
We came to Mark Twain Lake for a family fishing trip. Vicki’s place was awesome. Had everything we needed. Vicki was quick to respond to our questions. Beautiful and peaceful setting, close to boat ramp. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This is a wonderful and peaceful place! We had a great time with our family in the grain bin gazebo. This was our 2nd time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B., Boone County, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
You'll feel right at home!
It's not too often that you book a VRBO simply as your vacation destination, but this is one of those places! We booked this home as a destination for our son's birthday weekend getaway. He wanted fishing, campfires and open spaces to play; and we got all that and more! Grandparents joined us for the weekend and there was more than enough room for sleeping arrangements, preparing and eating meals, and relaxing outdoors. The pond providing great fishing all weekend as well. The owners were kind and accommodating. There was plenty of firewood, good fishing tips, and the outdoor amenities were amazing! On the first day, our son said "We should come back here every year!" It was that good from check in to check out. Thank you Vicki for sharing your slice of Heaven with us and making us feel right at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laborers
Comfortable, clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This host is awesome!
This stay exceeded our expectations. There were thoughtful, handy little extras everywhere. We didn't want for anything. The highlight of my stay was I learned how to use an espresso machine! When we needed to communicate with the host, their response was always prompt and kind. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property!
This was one of the most well-stocked and well equipped rentals I have ever stayed in. I can’t think of anything else that I would have wanted to find in a home. We slept very well in the very, very comfy, cozy beds. Vicki answered any questions we had immediately, and is a very gracious host. The weather turned out much more cold and rainy than we had hoped, but the house was so wonderful that it really didn’t matter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Perfect stay for our girls’ weekend! Plenty of space indoors in a quiet setting. We especially loved the outdoor fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect VRBO
The home and property were beautiful. The owners were kind and accommodating. Zero disappointment and everything we needed was there. It was very comfortable for all 6 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay 2023
We love this property and the host’s! See ya again next year!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake time with Friends
We spent time on the lake with out friends and and family. Then came back and had had great dinner and many laughs. The place was amazing we are already thinking of a weekend for next year. Mickey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Excellent Stay
The hosts are always wonderful, welcoming and accommodating. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
Vicki and George were so friendly and go out of their way to make everything as easy as possible for stay and provide you with anything you would need. Their property is beautiful and peaceful. Large yard for kids to run around and play, nice pond stocked with fish. We truly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and property!!!
We had the BEST time. The owners thought of everything! They even left us a big tray full of snacks and TWO bottles of wine. There is a beautiful large pond out back with a dock to fish from. Off of the deck at the back door, there is a nice fire pit. They have firewood for you to use and metal sticks to roast marshmallows. My favorite part was the sunken bathtub in the master bathroom. The owners do live on the property but they leave you be and if you need anything, they respond immediately. HIGHLY recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023