Location: Bull Shoals, Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas, USA (12 N of Flippin AR or GPS:N.36deg 22.751' W.92deg 38.295') View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
Keywords: Charming cabin on the lake, Secluded on 2 Acres, tastefully and fully furnished, huge private dock.
1000 sq. ft. of a rustic charmed cedar sided cabin on the Lake with a PRIVATE BOAT DOCK, welcomes you to 2 tranquil wooded acres in the Ozark Mountains. We like to call it a 'LAKESIDE HERMITAGE'!
The interior of this 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin is surrounded by a warm tongue and grooved knotty pine throughout. The great room with 17' ceilings boasts a full kitchen, solid oak dining set, living area w/ large flat screen TV/DVD and lots of windows. A patio door also opens to the deck built around a large towering oak tree for natural shade and faces the lake equipped with patio furniture and a gas grill.
The master bedroom has a queen size bed, massive country French pine dresser and nightstand, and a flat screen TV. The bunk room is off of the master and has its own separate entrance to the bath. The bathroom has a large shower with oil bronze bath fixtures and a granite vanity sink top. The loft features a bedroom with a daybed and attached pull out trundle (both with quality mattresses which can accommodate 2 adults comfortably), private bath with tub, and a sitting area with a bistro table and chairs overlooking the great room and the Lake where a game of cards, chess, or taking in a good book can be had.
At dusk, sit on your balcony or your private boat dock on the water, and enjoy the serene sounds of Owls, Bobwhites, Whip-poor-wills and Coyotes echoing through the valley. The evening also brings a variety of bats bugsurfing overhead for a midnight snack, and the occasional flying squirrel can be caught raiding the bird feeders under the cover of darkness. Or, perhaps gaze into the radiant night sky, absent of all city lights while searching for your favorite star, chase satellites to the horizon, or wish upon a shooting star while swapping stories around a warm crackling campfire.
Also, Mosquitoes are few to NONE!!! Yes, this truly is the 'Best of both Worlds'!
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If you are looking for an escape from your fast paced world, basking in the natural tranquility and beauty of the Ozark Mountains, 'THE LAKESIDE HERMITAGE' on Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas has what you seek. This clear blue lake was formed by the damming of the White River in the mid 1950's, and has been attracting all who love the outdoors ever since. It offers 45,500 acres of lake and 1050 miles of mountain shoreline, straddling the borders of Arkansas and Missouri. Fishing tournaments are held year round because of the outstanding fishing in this area and harbors species such as Walleye, Crappie, Catfish, and numerous varieties of Bass. The amazing cliff structures beneath the waters surface are not only great for fish habitat, but is well known for the great scuba diving and spear fishing due to the clarity of the lake. Pleasure boating is quite safe and relatively light, even on weekends and holidays. The White River, below the dam, is 18 scenic miles away via windy mountain roads, and is world renowned for its trout fishing, where your limit of Cutthroat, Rainbow, and/or Browns can easily be caught. This area remains to still be deemed as 'The mid-south's best kept secret' thus far!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air and Heat
- Linens Provided : Several sets of clean sheets for each bed and plenty of washclothes and towels in both baths.
- Washer : Front Load Washer with detergent supplied
- Dryer : Dryer sheets supplied
- Off Street Parking : We have plenty of parking on our 2 acres for cars, boats, trailers, etc.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Parking on the 2 acres for an RV or boat/trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen in Master Bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : The loft bedroom has a twin daybed with attached twin trundle with new quality mattresses
- Bunk Bed : One twin size bunk set
- Convertible Bed : Full size Hide-a-bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : One large flat screen in Great room, one smaller flat screen in Master bedroom
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full size refrigerator, built in microwave above the stove, 4 slice toaster, griddle, crock-pot, hand mixer, bakeware, cookware, also glassware, dinnerware and utensils for 8
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Complete set of cooking and serving utensils
- Refrigerator : Full sized
- Microwave : Full sized built-in above stove
- Catering Available : Our Property Host offers catered meals at the cabin based on their availability. Please call ahead if this service interests you.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : There is a covered porch and a deck facing the lake with patio furniture and gas grill, picnic table, fire pit with camp chairs, and horseshoes on 2 private wooded acres that surround you with wildlife. Some include fox, raccoon, opossum, armadillo, turkey, bobcat, coyote, and an abundance of whitetail deer. For you Audubon fans, the locals share sightings of what feathery friends they see every year. The unusual sightings include Cardinals, Robins, Downy Woodpeckers, Phoebes, Chickadees, Finches, Oriels, Hawks, and other Raptors. Other sightings have included Summer Tanagers, Cedar Waxwings, Blue Grosbeaks, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Indigo Buntings, and the more rare Painted Bunting. Loons and Herons are often seen on, or at the waters edge, along with the majestic Bald Eagle. Some Baldies stay year round, but are more frequently seen in winter as the lake does not freeze. The average day time temperature in winter is 50 degrees! (A nudge for you more northern folks :)
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront : The Hermitage cabin is about 50 yards from shore and is located east of Point #5 off the Lake's main channel in the Little Sister Creek arm. By road we are 60 mi. SW of Branson MO where an airport has just opened and low fare, NON STOP direct flights can be made from Dallas, Atlanta, Milwaukee, or Minneapolis. Springfield MO is 101 mi. away where other cities can be serviced NON STOP such as Chicago, Memphis, and others.
- Other Amenities
- Camp fire pit, Boat Dock, public gravel launch 1/3 mi. away, arrangements made by property host for guided fishing on the lake or famous White River, Public marina is a 10 min. boat ride away (40 mins. by car) with scuba diving excursions, jet ski and boat rental, bait/tackle, fishing licenses, gas, and boat repair facilities
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Dogs only. Please, no pets on furniture or beds. Also, please keep your pet on the premises under supervision or leashed.
- Kid Friendly : WE LOVE KIDS!!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Ages 21 or older responsible for renting
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking outside only, and no butts in the yard, PLEASE. If smoking inside the cabin is evident, a $250 cleaning fee will be charged.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- WE HAVE A PRIVATE BOAT DOCK WITH A SWIMMING PLATFORM!! So, bring your boat/jet ski or rent one at the local marina. We also have an 8 person capacity deckboat for rent! Tour Bull Shoals Lake Dam (the 5th largest in the US), view the mountains and the lakes for miles from the 'Top of the Ozarks Tower', go hiking thru many groomed/mapped trails in the Buffalo River National Forest or float the Buffalo River. Perhaps take a scenic drive down Hwy. 7, known as one of America's top 10 most scenic highways and hit a few of the several antique stores along the way, or just grill out on your own deck and take in the tranquility of wooded seclusion of The Lakeside Hermitage with the sounds of nature and the gentle waves hitting the shoreline just kickin' back and relaxing. The kids can stay busy with horseshoes, board games, DVD's, or fish from shore about 50 yards from your deck. Please note that shopping (Walmart Supercenter, restaurants, gas and other public activities are only 12-15 miles
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2 guests .. $157/night. Each additional guest .. $15/night.
Pets, Dogs only .. $10/night per dog.
Tax (9%) additional. Children 4 and under stay free.
(2) night minimum. Stay one week, and the last night is FREE.
Check In Time: 1:30 p.m. Check out Time 10:30 a.m.
Cancellations: 14 day notice prior to stay for a deposit refund, less a $50 fee
$200 deposit required to reserve your dates.
There is a one time cleaning fee of $65.00.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
The Lakeside Hermitage - Cabin Rental on Bull Shoals Lake
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Frost Point Lake access launch paved road up to about 1/2 mile from launch, then good packed gravel at launch.
Bull Shoals Lake maps are plotted with Markers on the lake for indentification. To turn down the Little Sister creek cove to get to the Hermitage Dock # 2512, head west at Marker #5
Fully equipped marina with gas, ice, boat/jet ski rental, fishing licenses, bait/tackle, snacks, wi-fi, full service scuba dive shop, boat repair and more. (870) 445-4424
Jimmie Creek launch with asphalt down to the water about 4 miles from the cabin
Named 'Welcome Ridge Lake Access' boat launch. all asphalt to the water. About a 30 min. boat ride to the cabin dock and about a 15 min car ride to cabin.
This Walmart is a full service home, grocery, pharmacy and gas shopping center. Sporting goods shop has tackle, bait and fishing licenses. About a 25 min. drive to cabin.
5th largest dam in the U.S. holding back the waters of the 45,000 acre Bull Shoal Lake which then feeds into the world famous White River, Trout fishing capitol of the world!
Property Photos
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- The deck and covered porch that faces Bull Shoals Lake - Lakefront Bull Shoals, AR Cabin on 2 Acres with Wildlife Viewing and Birdwatching
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- Fully equipped Kitchen and Dining area with central heat and air. - Lakefront Bull Shoals, AR Cabin on 2 Acres with Wildlife Viewing and Birdwatching
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- Side entrance, stairs to loft, part of living room area - Lakefront Bull Shoals, AR Cabin on 2 Acres with Wildlife Viewing and Birdwatching
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- The Master Bedroom
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- A deckside view of Lake thru the springtime blooms of Dogwood and Redbud trees
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- Loft Bath
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- Loft Bath
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- Main floor bath with 2 entrances, one from hallway, one from Bunkroom
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- Main floor bath with plenty of fresh towels, washcloths, & first aid kit!
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- Hallway back to queen bedroom, bunkroom and washer/dryer closet
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- Living area with flat screen TV, VCR and video collection
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- Patio doors to shaded deck facing the lake with gas grill & patio set
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- View from the no-thru street with only 2 homes after cabin. No traffic, tranquil
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- Fire pit, lake in background, 2 peaceful wooded acres, 'The Hermitage'
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- Private dock with 200 sq. ft swim/fish platform 50 yard walk from cabin
Traveler Reviews (19)
Wonderful Mini vacation
Guest: Hooked
(Missouri)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
Lakeside Hermitage is the most wonderful place we have ever stayed at Bull Shoals in our 14 years of going there. We, my wife, two daughters, my elderly mom, and our two dogs decided to go for a mini vacation as my mom had broken her neck and was in an assisted living facility for 6 months and we wanted to treat her. When we arrived it was 12:15 pm and 102 outside, we walked into this beautiful cabin (inside and out) and it was 73 degrees inside. The girls claimed their bunk bed and Gran wanted the roll away so we could have the master bedroom. We spent time looking around at all the decorations, the place was clean and very well maintaned. Had a wonderful meal cooked on the bbq grill and then we watched a movie with popcorn and ice cream and went to bed. We all slept very well, my back hurt a little from the bed, but I am used to a very firm bed. Our day was then spent in the deck boat on the lake tubing, fishing, swimming, and the girls fed the giant carp and ducks at the marina we went to. We then went swimming and fishing from the swimming platform/dock for a while. Gran was worn out and we decided to call it a day at about 8:00. Had pizza and ice cream and another movie. Sunday (the temp was 75) my wife and I went on the White River with Todd the property host and we each caught a very nice brown trout, 19, and 19-1/2 in. they have to be 24 to keep :-( ,caught several rainbow trout that we took home and grilled (wow). The other 3 were lazy and stayed in playing games and watching movies. We all slept in Monday morn and then went out fishing again on the lake (too cool to get in water) we caught several perch and a couple catfish. The dogs thought that was great! We went back to the marina so the girls could feed the fish again (the dogs got to see them this time, funny). We had another great day and then we had to leave the next day. We enjoyed watching and listening to the birds, the squirrels, saw a couple turkey and several deer. The girls loved the swing. Todd and Cheree were absolutely wonderful, answered our questions and helped when we needed them. The cabin was stocked with everything we could possibly need, was cozy, comfortable and very peaceful. (other than the creak in the floor when you are trying to sneak out for a midnight snack of milk and cookies and your daughter catches you!) Wonderful experience and will definitely return for a full vacation next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We left early
Guest: Disappointed
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
I would not recommend this place. We just got back after cutting our vacation short. . When we arrived we found quite a bit dirt on the floor (especially under the beds, the couch and tables). We have been to many rustic vacation rentals and the cleanliness was surely not the best. We had significant problems with hornets/wasps….there must be a nest in or near the house because we encountered them very frequently inside the cabin. Luckily the local home manager provided me with a can of hornet spray so I kept busy managing the problem. We left early because we weren’t enjoying the stay. The owner failed to inform us the lake was 50 ft above its norm….” a record “, according to the home manager. The high water levels forced the swim platform into the trees...the owners said the receding water moved the platform out of the trees…we’ll it was in the trees when we were there. One of my young kids got stuck on a submerged tree....very scary for everyone. Our kids love the water but hated swimming in the trees. We love to fish but the highly touted fishing was non-existent. After packing up to leave we did a once over of the house to make sure we didn’t forget anything and found dog hair in the top bunk. We didn’t bring our dog so it must have been left by the prior guests. Further inspection found blood on the sheets in the big bed…none of my kids suffered any injuries plus my kids are too small to even utilize that part of the bed so it must have been left by the prior guests. Pretty disgusting. This in a house were you have to pay a cleaning fee. Upon returning home we sent an email containing our complaints to the owners. They responded by trying to blame us for not researching the lake and not knowing about the water conditions. The blamed us for the dirty house, the dog hair and the bloody sheets. They said our complaints were “moot”. Needless to say we weren’t happy with our stay at The Lakeside Hermitage or with the response to our complaints by the owners. I would NOT go there again and surely would NOT recommend it to anyone
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Loved the cabin and Bull Shoals Lake!!!
Guest: eglmom
(St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
My family just completed a stay at the Lakeside Hermitage and the cabin is just absolutely adorable!!! They have all the furnshings of home which was nice. My 4 year loved all of the bird houses and seeing all of the beautiful birds on the property and the lake itself was just gorgeous. Cheree and Todd were wonderful hosts and my husband was especially grateful to Todd for all of his fishing tips!! It was great to find a place that we could bring our dogs as they had a great time and loved running around and sunbathing on the dock with us. We look forward to making another visit to Lakeside Hermitage!!!
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Stay!!
Guest: jank
(Silt, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/29/10
Review Submitted: 11/07/10
Just got back from a 3 night stay at the cabin with our son and his friend. Everything was super! We cooked all our meals except one (we had a pizza delivered to the Bull Shoals Lake Dock from Bush's which was a great pizza!) The kitchen was incredibly well stocked just as others have said. We had Cheree make us her famous chocolate cake for our anniversary - it was fabulous and shouldn't be missed. They even had a dog bowl & bed for our son's dog! We rented the boat on Julie's late season special 2-for-1 days. We didn't fish although we would next time - could've probably caught a bunch! The boat was well equipped - we suggest renting it while you are there - we will when we return. I have rented through VRBO many times in the past in lots of varied places and have never been disappointed. Julie's place is fantastic!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers.
Don't Stay Anywhere Else!
Guest: Sloane
(Washington, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10
Review Submitted: 10/21/10
The Lakeside Hermitage is exactly as described on the web site, only better! Extremely clean, comfortable, well equipped and full of adventure! My wife and I and our two girls 9 and 11 stayed a week and two other couples that are friends of ours came and stayed a few days with us. I wasn't sure it would fit us all, but it did and comfortably I might add. The girls had to sleep in every bed including the roll away, they even wanted to sleep under the day bed after the other one was pulled out from it! It was over 100 degrees the entire week and the cabin stayed nice and cool the whole time. I went on a fishing trip on the white river and caught several trout, rainbow and brown. We were able to bring enough home to feed all of us and the caretakers! The boat dock has a wonderful swimming area and an area just to lie around on. The boat was a lot of fun too, we went fishing, cruising, and tubing (too chicken to ski). I cannot say enough things about this place. We will definitely be booking for another week next year. I may just find a sitter and go for a nice romantic getaway, it would be perfect for it! Thanks Julie and Randy for sharing your wonderful cabin with us! See you next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Exactly as depicted
Guest: mike
(Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/23/10
My wife and I recently spent twelve magnificent days at this property. The description of the surroundings and the cabin itself was right on. The cabin was very inviting and clean. Every imaginable tool and utensil from flashlight to broiling pan is provided. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and our privacy was always respected. Todd and Cheree, the property hosts, were awesome. Not only did they explain everything in detail they offered excellent advice on local happenings and restaurants. We always felt as if this was our property. Imagine waking up to cool weather and walking/riding down to your private dock for early morning fishing. As it warms up you load up in the 21' Deck boat and head out for cruising,skiing, or on a secluded island on Bull Shoals eating lunch and napping. We watched the sun go down on this lake from the boat on numerous occasions and it was very peaceful and beautiful. I literally could go on and on about the positives of this lake property. If you want a private, clean, comfortable retreat with an easy to deal with owner and outstanding property hosts than look no further in the Ozarks. I doubt you will find it. Oh yeah, did I mention our dog Madeline was made very welcome as well and I'm sure she had a blast.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great romantic get away!
Guest: Kelly
(Overland Park, KS)
Date of Stay: 08/19/10
Review Submitted: 08/23/10
My husband and I went for the weekend (without our 3 kids) and had a wonderful time. The cabin was clean and cozy. When we arrived the air conditioning was on, the lights were dimmed and there was some homemade plum jam for us. We'll be doing it again soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Perfect Getaway!!!
Guest: Em&J
(Fort Worth, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10
Review Submitted: 08/19/10
My husband & I just spent 3 WONDERFUL days at this cabin, and are already talking about going back! It is definitely off of the beaten path, but you can't get that kind of peace & tranquility right off the highway! The lake is GORGEOUS! The fishing was a blast! Miss Sherry's chocolate cake is OUT OF THIS WORLD! All of the ammenities of home, but none of the hustle & bustle... What a relaxing escape. LOVED IT!!! The boat that is available at the cabin is perfect for jetting around the lake - and the water was like glass every morning. The dock is PLENTY big, with a swimming platform and area to clean any fish that you catch. Coffee on the deck in the morning is a must! I've never seen such a diverse group of birds - and butterflies! Very cool! A grill is available for cooking out, and if you want to stay in, there are plenty of board games to occupy your time. I HIGHLY recommend this cabin. We'll definitely be going back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Just Awesome
Guest: Mike
(Parkville MO)
Date of Stay: 07/27/10
Review Submitted: 08/02/10
We are a family of 3 myself, my wife and daughter 11. we have been to bull shoals several times as well as Table Rock. When I found the Lakeside Hermitage on line I said to myself wow. We come down from KC MO the drive is beautiful drove in through Flippen and drove right to the cabin. The directions I received were great. when we arrived at the cabin and went inside my wife and and I both said to each other we did real good picking this one out, My daughter loved the loft and fell in love with this little cabin as we did. The cabin is perfict very clean comfortable beds, TV with DVD videos, nice little selection the kitchen area has every thing and more, griddle, toaster all the pots and pans, silver wear, paper plates baggies foil it is stocked better than my house it was so nice. the bathrooms have shampoo, conditioner, soap and there are tons of towels, and if you need a washer and dryer they have one. It gets better there is a gator for use to get to get to the lake, we are lake people we'll walk, but it was so very nice to be able to jump on and drive to the dock. The boat dock is very nice and there is a swim platform to hang out on plenty big enough. Instead of going to the marina to rent a boat I just rented the one at the cabin how sweet is that, We all ski if you wonder if the boat will pull you up let me tell you I weigh 205 lbs and I skiied for 2 full days. The cabin Hosts Todd and Cheree have to be the nicest people we have meet. They are there for you!! They also carter food. we had a fish fry and it was just great, we invited Todd and Cheree to eat with us that how awesome they are and we had a blast. This cabin is fantastic everything about it, the web sit is so detailed I could not believe it. I only have 700 characters left so here it is, if you love the lake wether it is to boat, fish, or just enjoy the privacy and relaxation then this cabin is like a little slice of heaven. We will be return guest. and Thank you Todd and Cheree for everything. I highly recommend this cabin.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great week on the lake
Guest: party of 5
(Alexandria, LA )
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/10
Our family just returned home from our week at this cabin and I have to say that it was wonderful. If it's privacy and comfort you are looking for, this is the place for you. Besides our hosts and the occasional boat on the lake, we had complete privacy. The home was clean and well stocked w/towels, linens, and even basic grocery like sugar, seasoning, mayo/mustand...etc. The host couple was wonderful and made sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. They offer catering and baked goods, home made jelly, etc...our kids had specific food requests so we handled the cooking ourselves, but we did order a chocolate cake that was heavenly. We rented the boat one day and had a wonderful time on the lake tubing and skiing (boat, tube, skiis, ropes, etc are all available at the house so no need to haul those yourself). The water was beautiful! We even had pizza delivered to the boat dock right to the boat...I thought that was pretty neat! The only thing I have to say as a caution is that this cabin is remote...you are a good distance from town so you want to make sure you have what you need because the trip to town is about 25 minutes. It's remote location is well rewarded w/ample privacy, however. Also, for those who will be staying in the loft area...pack lightly because the stairs are steep. Honestly, we didn't use half of the clothes we packed anyway because we stayed largely in swim suits/shorts/t shirts and w/the washer and dryer so handy (and w/the provided laundry detergent) we didn't need a lot. The bottom line is that if you are looking for a private, comfortable, let your hair down kind of vacation, this is the place for you.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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