Location: Steelville, Missouri, USA (6 miles West of Steelville near Peaceful Bend Winery)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 9-12)
Keywords: House
Murphy’s Retreat
Murphy’s Retreat is a 3 bedroom house overlooking the Meramec River. It sleeps up to 8 people on the main level with 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, 2 full size beds and 1 twin sofa sleeper. There are 1 and 1/2 baths on the main level. 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. The main level alone rents for $300 per night. The entire unit including the basement rents for $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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Washer in unit.
- Dryer : Dryer in unit.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2)
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : This home sits on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Meramec river. It is just a short walk or drive to the waters edge.
- Other Amenities
- Fantastic view, screened in porch, access to river and pavilion near the water
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets are allowed for an additional $50 charge per pet.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be at least 21 years of age to rent.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rental Rate .. $300 - $400/night, 2 night minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
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 of 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.
Property Photos
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- Murphy's Retreat - Steelville, MO Riverfront Vacation Home
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- living room fireplace - Steelville, MO Riverfront Vacation Home
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- screened in porch - Steelville, MO Riverfront Vacation Home
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- Some of our guests enjoying a float on the river in one of our rafts.
Traveler Reviews (18)
Finally a "cabin" that I love.
Guest: Bo
(Rolla, MO)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Murphy's Retreat- Perfect Getaway
Guest: Raj
(St. Charles, USA)
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:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Murphy's Retreat
Guest: John & Glenda P
(St. Louis)
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:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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Guest: sassyred
(Moscow Mills)
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:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+.
St. Lukes Girls
Guest: St. Lukes Girls
(St. Charles,MO)
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!!!
Owner response:Thank You! You are a great group and I look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: The Bachelorette Crew
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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!
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Guest: California, Florida and Missouri
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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.
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Guest: The Grahams
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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!
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Guest: Donovan Family
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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!
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Guest: Dennis and Dionne
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Date of Stay: 11/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/24/10
What a great place! Thank you for turning our "last minute getaway" into a great trip. It was the perfect place to be after a long day out riding. Thank you for letting Twister and Tazz use the round pen. They, too, were very happy. Your hospitality for both us and the horses was fabulous! Your suggestion of riding the Berryman trail was a lifesaver. We had a beautiful day and really enjoyed every aspect of our visit! My guess is that we will be back! Thanks!
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