Vacation Rentals by Owner

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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 teenagers, families with young children.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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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:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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!

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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.

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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!

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Perfect Opportunity for Family and Friends!

Guest: Clarke's Master (Saint Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

I stayed over Memorial Weekend with two other families (all have small children). The house was the perfect set up for our gathering. The view was beautiful! They floated the river on rafts and kayaks, took trail rides and the girls had kiddie rides on "Juliet," a most gentle horse. Crystal and Gerald are wonderful people--I'm sure you will agree.

Owner response: I really enjoyed showing the children the animals and I am so glad everyone had a great time.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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!

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Guest: Dennis and Dionne
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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Guest: Michelle and Evan
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Crystal and Gerald, We had an absolutely wonderful week! The house is lovely, the view spectacular and the fishing was great! All of the little extras you have here, your kindness and generosity really made our "special week" that much more special! We look forward to making this an annual vacation (hopefully more). Thank you again for everything! PS Give us a call if you are ever in our neck of the woods!

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Guest: A. Miller (Grand Island Ne)
Date of Stay: 06/06/09 Review Submitted: 06/06/09

Our son invited us to come spend Memorial weekend with them and this was the best vacation. The house is awesome and the country beautiful. What a place for a quiet get away.

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Guest: Ann and Ron
Date of Stay: 05/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Had a super weekend with the family. You really have a nice place. It is very relaxing. My husband and I are from Grand Island NE and it is so nice to get away. Thank you for the beautiful house and view. Ann and Ron

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Guest: Shannon, Dawna, Ryan and Travis
Date of Stay: 11/27/08 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

What a perfect place to wake up on Thanksgiving morning. Standing on the back porch as the sun came up, listening to the river and wildlife, I couldn't help but give thanks to God for all he's created. And we are so thankful for our friends and family who make us feel at home wherever we are. Many blessings to you.

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Guest: Poggemoellers, Gunns & Abernathys
Date of Stay: 10/05/08 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

This was our second visit. The view and the atmosphere are spectacular! We enjoyed a reunion concert of Poco at Wildwood Springs Lodge. Amazing weekend. Will be back!

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Guest: Debbie, Freddie, Jeff, Cindy, Lonnie, Chuck&Tracy
Date of Stay: 12/31/07 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality! Murphy's Retreat was the perfect place to bring in the New Year with family and friends. Every moment spent here will be treasured. I could not have dreamed a better view! I am looking forward to many more memories at Murphy's Retreat! God Bless.

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Guest: Joanne
Date of Stay: 10/07/07 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Murphy's Retreat provided us with a wonderful, relaxing week-end. The view is spectacular. We are looking forward to coming back when the river is up and we can float. We appreciated the close location to Wildwood Lodge where we enjoyed an evening with Poco! Thanks for providing all the creature comforts!

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