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Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis

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Sunset on the lake
Property grounds
Exterior
Private kitchen
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Millstadt, IL
  • Place, Freeburg City Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Freeburg Recreation Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, The Edge
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Futon converts to double bed

1 Double Bed

Green Bedrooom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom downstairs

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis

Rooted by the water. Open to adventure. A place to slow down, reconnect, and make memories that last.

Escape to Lodge at Pine Lake, a peaceful lakeside retreat just 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and nearby adventure while surrounded by nature.

This private two-bedroom home features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and toaster oven, a cozy Sleep Number® bed in the primary bedroom, a full-size bed in the second bedroom, and a futon with a Smart TV in the living room. A dedicated workspace and free Wi-Fi make it easy to stay connected if needed.

Step outside to enjoy your private hot tub overlooking the lake, a gas grill, fire pit, outdoor shower, and access to seven shared acres. Spend your days fishing in our private catch-and-release lake wirh complimentary watercraft, exploring local attractions, or simply unwinding by the water.

The home is quiet, air-conditioned, and professionally cleaned between every stay. Please note that both bedrooms are located on the second floor, so guests must be able to climb stairs.

We're pet lovers, too! Well-behaved pets are welcome for an additional fee, and our pup Hamilton who lives next door always enjoys making new friends.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please ask for any pets you'd like to add.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
If you need to cancel due to COVID-19, please contact us.
No indoor smoking of Tobacco.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 340383vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

Millstadt

Located in Millstadt, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Frank Holten State Recreation Area and Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Edge and Eckert’s Millstadt Farm. St. Clair Bowl and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Millstadt, IL

What's nearby

  • Freeburg City Hall - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Freeburg Public Library - 13 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Freeburg Recreation Park - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • The Edge - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Labor and Industry Museum - 16 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Louis Gateway Station - 36 min drive
  • Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D.S. Vespers Sports Pub & Eatery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪No-Jacks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mariachi's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tampico Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Edge, Memorial Hospital and Dog Park at Rotary Park. Smithton Community Park and Labor and Industry Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Perfect place to watch the sunrise and sunset. It was a great place close to home to escape for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice visit. Next to the lake was fun and even got to fish a little. Got a nice visit from the owner and her friendly dog. (Surprisingly not a single mosquito!)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a wonderful get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WiFi was down for our visit so we had to use our cell phone as a hotspot (using up our entire data allowance). There is no dishwasher if that is an absolute must, but we were thrilled with our week and enjoyed every single day that flew by way too quickly. Our hosts (Tony. and Kim) could not possibly have been more gracious, and bent over backwards to please. There is a hot tub that is wonderfully relaxing, and the view is priceless.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The decorations in the house are really nice including the seasonal halloween/fall decor put out. Enclosed front porch was really nice spent a lot of time out there. The kids had a lot of fun fishing and going out on the kayaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Weekend getaway

We spent 2 very relaxing nights here and loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean. we enjoyd the fire pit, hot tub and fishing in the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We had a wonderful time on this fairly secluded property, loved it!!

Great experience, would definitely consider staying here again next time we go to the St Louis area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

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

Great place to get away

Great hospitality had everything you needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and property were awesome house was stocked with plenty of seasonings pots an pans for cooking fishing there was good owners of property were awesome people
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were very welcoming and excellent at communicating with us! We enjoyed using the hot tub and the wood burning stove on the enclosed 3 season porch. Which by the way had a wonderful view of the lake. The best part was being only 20 minutes from home but feeling like we were secluded out in the country- much needed peace and quiet. Thanks for the get-away- while we had some work done on our house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful place

Beautiful property! Hosts were great and our dogs loved it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very nice, very responsive when I had questions. Absolutely best sunset from a hot tub. Well stocked for little items we forgot. Close enough to store but far enough it was very quiet. The lake was nice to fish/read at. Caught 2 fish even!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Wonderful

My family had such a great time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property and can't wait to go back. I don't think there was anything that they didn't think of to make the stay amazing. Very responsive. I had to contact them and even tho they were out of town for their anniversary they still took the time to make sure everything was going good for us. Would recommend 100% to stay here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysia H.

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

Great place

Such a cute, clean, nice place. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Great place with great hosts

Spacious cabin with plentiful amenities. Hosts are very responsive and helpful. Great fishing and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Roz M.

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

Rest and recharge

A beautiful property that made it easy to rest and get away from the hustle and bustle. The offered amenities were great and the home was super clean. We do plan to return to the property in the fall to enjoy those beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Excellent place to stay.

Very nice place with everything you need and its cvery clean. Owners were very helpful. Would definitely use again if needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

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

Great stay

Property was just as listed. My friends and I had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Great Great Hot Tub!

Rustic and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great location

Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Hosts are excellent. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Beautiful peaceful property

Comfortable cozy home right on a small lake. Very quiet and secluded. Home well furnished and hot tub and fire pit are a big bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Quaint and Relaxing

My girlfriend and I had a great New Years getaway at Susie's property! It was so quiet, peaceful, and the views were amazing. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Jesse, We are glad you enjoyed. Happy New Year and please come stay with us again. Susie & Ernie

About the host

Hosted by Kim and Tony Vrooman

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Kim and Tony are seasoned short-term rental hosts who are musicians by hobby and work in the nonprofit sector during the day. Kim works for a family foundation and Tony works for a kids camp near the Shawnee National Forest. They live in the farm house across the property.

Why they chose this property

Wake up to peaceful views of a private lake surrounded by mature trees, where the sounds of birds, frogs, and rustling leaves replace traffic and city noise. Whether you're enjoying coffee in the three seasons room, soaking in the hot tub as the sun sets over the water, or gathering around the fire pit under the stars, the setting is designed for relaxation.

One of the things we love most is that you feel miles away from everything, yet you're only about 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Guests can spend the day exploring local breweries, restaurants, parks, and attractions, then return to the quiet of the lake. It's the perfect balance of convenience, privacy, and nature.

What makes this property unique

What truly makes our property unique is the feeling of being welcomed into a place that people genuinely enjoy sharing. This isn't a vacation rental in a crowded subdivision. It's a home on a family-owned property where guests can slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the outdoors. From watching deer wander through the woods to sipping coffee while mist rises off the lake, every stay feels a little different.

We also strive to provide the little touches that make a getaway memorable, whether that's relaxing in the hot tub after a day of exploring, roasting marshmallows around the fire, or bringing your dog along so the whole family can enjoy the experience together. Many guests tell us it's the peace and sense of escape they remember most long after they've gone home.

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