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Cabin, camping, and one mile of Niangua river to explore at this secluded cabin.

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A wooden cabin interior with a dining table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. A refrigerator is visible in the background, and a window provides natural light.
A red barn with a wooden porch, a barbecue grill, and a picnic table.
A wooden interior with a TV mounted on a wall, wooden stairs, and a wooden floor.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and a wooden headboard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Niangua River
2 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lebanon, MO
  • Place, Niangua River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bennett Spring State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Ha Ha Tonka State Park
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Quest Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Adjacent Shower House

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cabin, camping, and one mile of Niangua river to explore at this secluded cabin.

This fully self-contained two bedroom cabin is simply adorable. This property is perfect for those adventure seekers who like to be off the beaten path. Five miles from Bennett Spring State Park it is also conveniently located for fishermen and vacationers in the area. This property truly has it all. A very quaint cabin, seven RV full hook-ups, tent camping with electricity, a covered gathering area, as well as five additional bathrooms for camp guests. While relaxing on the front porch, you can expect to see an abundance of wild life including bald eagles, deer, and wild turkey. Spend a day with family and friends fishing or swimming in the cool spring fed waters of the Niangua. Great memories and adventures can be made here. No traffic, horns or neighbors to listen to at night. The cabin has a charcoal grill and fire pit for your evening meal prepping and enjoyment. Don't miss out on this property as it is a must see. The area can easily accommodate up to 100 people so come on down!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1915114vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Great Life Golf and Fitness and Casa de Loco Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Factory Stores Of America and Worlds Largest Gift Store. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Lebanon, MO

What's nearby

  • Niangua River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bennett Spring State Park - 19 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Pomme de Terre Lake - 46 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park - 57 min drive - 78.4 km
  • Ozarks Amphitheater - 59 min drive - 90.8 km

Getting around

  • Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edelweiss Barvarian Restarant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sand Springs Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bennett Spring Dining Lodge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Q's Brew - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wildoaks Campground and roadside cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin, camping, and one mile of Niangua river to explore at this secluded cabin. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cabin, camping, and one mile of Niangua river to explore at this secluded cabin.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin, camping, and one mile of Niangua river to explore at this secluded cabin.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin, camping, and one mile of Niangua river to explore at this secluded cabin.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin, camping, and one mile of Niangua river to explore at this secluded cabin. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Niangua River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Bennett Spring State Park and Natural Tunnel Trail Head. Great Life Golf and Fitness and Dallas County Community Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place for a group camping trip! The cabin was so convenient to have an indoor place to gather. Everything was clean and tidy. Saw so many birds, heard the whip-poor-will’s calls at night. River access was perfect. We also floated with Riverfront, the company that owns this property, and had a great experience. Thank you Sweetwater Ranch for an incredible stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kylie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, road to water access need better upkept but still accessible with higher clearance vehicles! Ticks were bad though
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this property it is always so fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joe h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my brothers & I second time staying at Sweet Water RanchThe place was clean & it had everything we needed to stay for the weekend getaway. Theres plenty of land to explore. The river is a short walk & the pond is fun to fish also. We caught bass & crappie then drove to Bennett Springs to trout fish. We had a great time & look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome, secluded spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place! We were looking for a secluded place that was surrounded by nature and we hit the jackpot! We took my 81yr old father on this trip and he absolutely loved it as well. We were in the perfect spot for enjoying some good quality time together especially in the evenings while we sat around the firepit under the beautiful star filled sky surrounded by silence of the city life. It was a little piece of Heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time at Sweetwater Ranch, especially getting to share it with your dad. We’d love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded fun get away

We had a great short get away to visit Bennett springs for fishing. This place was a great place to stay if you want to be secluded away from other campers! It’s a bit of a rocky drive but if you don’t mind that it’s a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dixie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great and beautiful

Very peaceful and the animals that visited us was a great big plus
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2023
Thank you Dixie for leaving a review. You said you fully intended to enjoy the peace and solitude Sweetwater Ranch offers and I am so glad to hear you did just that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time!! Love the camping atmosphere and the nightly herd of deer!! We will definitely be back. Wish we could of stayed longer!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family fun

We really enjoyed our stay. Nice secluded area. Plenty of room for RVs and tents. Enjoyed the fire put and
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We had a wonderful time. We plan to book for next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joe h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & quiet place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. Right o n the river & plenty of land to explore & a nice little pond to hang out around. Close to Bennett Springs so we were able to fish in the morning & then go back & eat lunch then head back for some more fishing. The house had everything we needed to cook our meals. We plan on booking it again in the near future & bringing our families down to enjoy this spacious place & let the kids camp outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys Trip

Was a nice, quiet place and just a short walk to the river. Property itself and the surroundings were great. Owner was very easy to work with. Make sure to grab all of the items you think you would need before arriving. Would recommend to those looking for a property close to the river and in the middle of nowhere. Was a good trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Despite the storm, another great group float trip at Sweetwater!

This is the second time we’ve brought a large group to Sweetwater for a float and camping trip. The facilities were even cleaner this time than last, and we really appreciated having the barn and shed to use to keep some things dry. Mother Nature definitely tricked us but management was kind to us given the circumstances. Thanks and we look forward to a storm-free trip next year (fingers crossed!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best group float yet!

We took 80 people on an adults-only float trip this year and Sweetwater was better than ever. Riverfront does a great job arranging all the float details. The grounds were well-kept and they cut down all the weeds, there was no poison ivy at all this year. We brought permethrin spray to keep down the ambient flies & mosquitos which worked like a charm. Hot water heater in the cabin went out on the third day and they fixed it that same day. Highly recommend this spot and host for any group float!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAYLA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet water ranch

Fishing, floating, swimming, camping, wildlife. We had 25 people spend the weekend here and there just wasn't enough time.! Literally, the only complaint is we didn't have enough time. We do this family vacation/float every year at Bennett... This one topped the cake, ladies and gentlemen!! The river access is second to none. The privacy is ideal for our loud and rowdy crowd. And the amenities suited us very nicely. Put us down for two weeks next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ka Youa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded paradise

For those looking for peace & privacy, this property is very secluded. The gravel road & driveway in can get pretty rough. Once you actually get to the property though, it is a secluded paradise. The river access is a bit of a walk down the path & we had to navigate around big mud puddles but the beach area there was great. We caught a couple of trout right by there & the kids had a fun time floating down with the current in their life jackets. The river did get pretty busy with floaters there on Saturday. The cabin & extra bathrooms were also wonderful. We cooked inside & outside on the grills & fire pit. Overall, we had a great time.. would love to go back with a bigger group next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Paula R.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fly Infestation

This was the most miserable experience we have ever had staying anywhere -VRBO or otherwise. This cabin had a fly Infestation that was disgusting! We couldn't relax at all because they were everywhere - landing on us and on our food. There was a dead fly in the shower, dead flies and other insects on dusty windowsills, and a long dead cricket just as we walked in the front door. When I contacted the owner after we returned home, her excuse was that there had been a group of almost 200 people there for two weeks. The why is/was irrelevant to us. The situation was miserable. When we would walk towards the bathroom, flies would scatter. The owner's offered solution is to assure that she will supply a can of fly spray for the next guests. This is an intolerable health issue. If you are going to book a stay here, be prepared to be constantly shooing flies.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Sweetwater Ranch is a stunning extremely private river oasis and hunting retreat. Unfortunately, due to its location in the middle of 295 areas on the banks of the Niangua River, it is to "off-grid" for some. This customer was offended by the "dead animals on the wall," and said she would not have rented the property if she had been informed. The customer did receive a refund based on the fly-related grievance, yet upon inspecting the property, the claim was not substantiated. It's important to note that the customer did not communicate their grievances while staying at the property. Consequently, if there was a genuine issue, we were unable to address it or confirm it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great property and great people. Broke a swing arm on my truck and needed some tools and went to riverfront office and Mike had us come over to the shop and took great care of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote, private, and perfect!

We took a group of 50 adults on a float trip Labor Day weekend. This place exceeded all expectations. We saw no one else but out group the whole time, except down by the river. The beach on the property is so nice that float groups tend to hang out on it during the day. It’s private again by about 6pm because the float groups have to make their pullout deadline. The cabin was comfortable and well equipped, and the property will accommodate far more than our 50. This is definitely the spot to take your large group floating!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alec D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This site was perfect for our group. We had a reunion for 25 guys and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The site was very spacious and had plenty of room for games and sports with river access within walking distance. We enjoyed the privacy and large gravel bar the most. Overall, we will definitely be visiting again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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