Murphy's Retreat on the Meramec River
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- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Murphy’s Retreat
Murphy’s Retreat is a 3 bedroom house overlooking the Meramec River. It sleeps up to 12 people with 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, 2 full size beds and 1 twin sofa sleeper on the main level, as well as 1 and 1/2 baths. The finished basement contains another full bath, a queen bed and a queen size sofa sleeper. Bed linens and towels for the house are provided and the kitchen is fully equipped. The large wood burning fireplace makes the living room a cozy place to gather and the screened in porch with a fantastic view of the river is a great place to sip your morning coffee. Cost for Murphy's Retreat is $400 per night.
At Murphy’s Retreat you will find:
• Fresh Linens
• Fully equipped kitchen (pots, pans, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee pot, blender, toaster, range with oven, microwave, dishes, etc.)
• Bedroom one – queen bed and twin bed
• Bedroom two – full size bed
• Bedroom three – full size bed
• Fold out twin sofa in living room
* Basement - Queen bed and Queen sofa sleeper
• DirecTV
• VCR and some tapes
• Washer and Dryer
• Jetted tub
• BBQ pit on patio (bring your charcoal and lighter fluid)
The rates for Murphy’s Retreat are $300/night with a two night minimum for the main Level, $400/night for both the main level and the finished basement. This includes access to the river and use of the pavilion, which are located just off the hill from the house. Float trips are available by reservation.
Peaceful Bend Winery is located just across the road and Meramec Springs Park is worth the 10 mile drive to visit, especially if you like to fish for trout.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 9-12
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Wood Fireplace
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- VCR
- Satellite / Cable
- Video Library
Pool & Spa
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Swimming
Reviews
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Fantastic!
Fantastic!
- Guest Jane
- Date of stay 06/29/12
- Review Submitted 07/09/12
It is a beautiful, comfortable, clean house with lots of room. The deck has a fantastic view and there is a great picnic table next to the deck. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the river. The pavilion next to the river is also very nice. Overall, everything was better than we expected. Perfect for larger groups and all of us noncampers!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thank you, Jane! It was great meeting you all and we hope to see you again!
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Finally a "cabin" that I love.
Finally a "cabin" that I love.
- Guest Bo
- Date of stay 11/20/11
- Review Submitted 12/01/11
Came to these parts from northern Wisconsin where every winter I would rent out a cabin on a frozen lake and enjoy the cold with a fireplace, some wine and a book. I have lived in MO. for five years and had not found anything to compete with those experiences. Since I was hosting a wine tasting at Peaceful Bend, I thought it a good idea to stay close by. The property was recommended to me by a couple different folks but still my expectations were low. Well, my expectations got a slap up side the head when our small group stepped inside this wonderful retreat. Terrific view, comfy beds, immaculate house keeping, a wonderful wood burning fireplace, and close to a winery. Pretty near perfect. Looking forward to next stay.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.
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Murphy's Retreat- Perfect Getaway
Murphy's Retreat- Perfect Getaway
- Guest Raj
- Date of stay 09/23/11
- Review Submitted 09/30/11
Murphy's Retreat is a awesome place to stay..We (Group of 15) had a beautiful weekend here. Located in midst of Scenic Meramec River bank..The rooms were very neat and clean and tastefully decorated. The scenary from the Patio is absolutely awesome. The pictures don't do any justice it;s true beauty. This place truely reminded me of "Home Stays" in my native place Coorg, India. The host Crystal is very friendly. She goes out of the way to ensure you have a good time. Our group unanimously want to go back there in the future and I would recommend this to everybody who wants a quiet and very relaxing holiday.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.
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Murphy's Retreat
Murphy's Retreat
- Guest John & Glenda P
- Date of stay 10/15/10
- Review Submitted 07/22/11
My husband and I have stayed twice at Murphy's Retreat and we recommend it highly to those who want to get away and relax. The cabin has a wonderful view of the Meremac river from it's screened in porch. There is a winery close by where we sat, drank wine and listened to live music. We relaxed at night in the big jaccuzzi tub. The cabin is spacious and clean. We love it!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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- Guest sassyred
- Date of stay 05/28/11
- Review Submitted 07/22/11
WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL. My hubby and I found Murphy's Retreat to be a quite back to nature romantic get away, I enjoyed the bathub with the jaccuzi jets sooo relaxing! The price could be tweeted down tho, I think more specials could be offered like maybe during the weekdays and such, very dog friendly, everything within your reach to make for a lovely get away. !Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.
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St. Lukes Girls
St. Lukes Girls
- Guest St. Lukes Girls
- Date of stay 07/15/11
- Review Submitted 07/17/11
We had a wonderful time enjoying the house and water. Will be back again next year for sure! Thanks for helping make amazing memories! Murphy's Retreat ROCKS!!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Thank You! You are a great group and I look forward to seeing you all again next year.
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- Guest The Bachelorette Crew
- Date of stay 08/22/10
- Review Submitted 08/24/10
Thank you for sharing Murphy's Place with us. It is beautiful here and we had a wonderful time. Everything from start to finish was perfect. We had a lot of fun laughing, sharing old memories and making new memories. What a wonderful trip with the girls!! Hoope to be back again soon!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest California, Florida and Missouri
- Date of stay 07/22/10
- Review Submitted 08/24/10
We had a fantastic time-thanks for sharing your beautiful home and property. The horseback riding was lots of fun-next time we'll get Lauren to to ride. Thanks for being so accommodating with the weather and time. We had a perfect day for floating and so much fun on the river. Gerald - thanks for your suggestion about stopping by the bluff. We had a really nice visit the Peaceful Bend winery - how nice to have that so close! Roasting marshmallows @ the pavilion was great and we had quite the adventure with the cave. :) It was a pleasure to meet your lovely family. Thanks again for everything.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest The Grahams
- Date of stay 06/27/10
- Review Submitted 08/24/10
Thank you for the wonderful accommodations. This is a lovely place. You had everything we needed to be comfortable and enjoy our stay. We enjoyed the amazing view of the river from the screened-in porch. We look forward to staying next summer!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Donovan Family
- Date of stay 02/14/10
- Review Submitted 08/24/10
Murphy's Retreat was exactly what the doctor ordered in way of relaxation! The owners provided a well stocked home for our little family to enjoy. The peaceful surroundings and the CLEAN atmosphere of this wonderful place made it easy to kick back and enjoy ourselves. A heartfelt thank you to the Earharts-we will see you again this summer-without the little ones so we can fish! WooHoo! Be blessed!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
Rates
Rental Rate .. $400/night, 2 night minimum
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Owner info
About the owner: My name is Crystal. I live on a farm with my husband, Gerald and son, Clayton. I am slightly addicted to horses and love working with animals. I have two stock dogs, Ember and Tag, that help me with most everything I do on the farm. We have cattle, goats and a few chickens.
Why the Owner Chose Steelville:
We bought this piece of property with a lovely home on it from the family of a man named Sam Murphy because it joined our farm and we thought it would be a good place to try the vacation rental business. It went so well that we have since built two more cabins on the same property. We love meeting new people and sharing some of the great experiences of country living with others.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Murphy's Retreat was our first vacation rental and the screened in porch overlooking the river is still my favorite spot on the whole Murphy's Place property. I love to sit out there and drink my coffe while listening to the river gurgling along down below.
Contact us
- Primary: (573) 259-9309 (Missouri, USA)
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Murphy's Retreat
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screened in porch
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Some of our guests enjoying a float on the river in one of our rafts.
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living room fireplace
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(573) 259-9309 (Missouri, USA)