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Tranquil Two Bedroom home on 300 Acre Farm with Private River Access

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Riverside Pavilion Deck
Bluff across from Farmhouse Ln. River Access
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Steelville, MO
  • Place, Meramec River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Peaceful Bend Vineyard
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Fugitive Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Two Bedroom home on 300 Acre Farm with Private River Access

Hillside Cabin
Quiet Farm Retreat | Hillside Setting, Firepit & Open Countryside
Hillside Cabin is a peaceful retreat located on a century family farm, offering a quiet rural setting, open space, and scenic Ozark countryside. Set on an elevated hillside overlooking pasture and farmland, this cabin is ideal for guests looking to unplug, enjoy nature, and experience a relaxed farm stay—while still having convenient access to Meramec River adventures through 4J Vacation Rentals.
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Cabin Highlights at a Glance
• Sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably
• Located on a century family farm, offering a peaceful rural setting surrounded by pasture and open countryside
• Elevated hillside location overlooking farmland and rolling Ozark scenery (not a river-view cabin)
• Frequent sightings of cattle, horses, and deer throughout the surrounding property
• Warm, inviting interior with rustic finishes and cozy cabin character
• Comfortable living space ideal for relaxing after a day outdoors
• Fully equipped kitchen for easy meals and downtime
• Outdoor space for enjoying the countryside, plus a large firepit area where you can unwind and hear the sounds of nature
Hillside Cabin is ideal for guests seeking a quiet farm retreat with open views, wildlife, and convenient access to Meramec River experiences via nearby 4J river access points.
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River Access, Floating & Outdoor Experiences
As a guest of Hillside Cabin, you’ll enjoy access to multiple Meramec River areas managed by 4J Vacation Rentals, offering flexibility for relaxing, floating, and exploring.
✔ Included River Access
• Riverside Pavilion – Covered pavilion with deck overlooking the river, bar area, fireplace, refrigerator, sink with running water, swimming access, shade, and cornhole boards
•Bluffside River Take-Out – Scenic swimming area that also serves as the designated floating take-out point
✨ Optional River Access
• 4J Gravel Bar (Optional) – Optional access to a 13-acre private river property with ½ mile of Meramec River frontage, ideal for relaxing, swimming, kids playing, and short tubing loops throughout the day
Access to the 4J Gravel Bar is available for a per person fee and is not included with the nightly cabin rate.
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Floating & Golf Cart Rentals
Floating and tubing options are available through 4J Vacation Rentals (visit our website and click the Floating tab for routes and current rates). Optional golf cart rentals are also available to make getting around easy and fun.
Please note: Gravel bar access and rentals such as floating equipment and golf carts are optional amenities offered separately and are not included in the nightly cabin rate.
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Farm-to-Table Dining from Our Family Farm
As part of your stay, guests have the option to order farm-raised meats from our family-owned 4J Cattle Farm, including Wagyu and Angus beef and pasture-raised chicken, delivered directly to the cabin.
Many guests enjoy grilling steaks or preparing farm-fresh meals during their stay. Ordering details can be found on the 4J Vacation Rentals website under the “Our Meats” section, or just reach out and we’re happy to help.

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About the area

Steelville

Located in Steelville, this cabin is in a rural area. Peaceful Bend Vineyard and Maramec Spring Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area and Dry Fork Conservation Area. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Steelville, MO

What's nearby

  • Meramec River - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Peaceful Bend Vineyard - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology - 35 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Meramec Caverns - 43 min drive - 73.7 km
  • The Fugitive Beach - 47 min drive - 69.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪MidWest Travel Plaza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬22 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyrle N.

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

Great stay

2nd time staying here. Always enjoy being able to float and close to activities we enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and host were fantastic and very accommodating. We love this farm. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

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

very relaxing, we enjoyed our stay, will stay again.

easy to get around, amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022
Thank you Roy! We look forward to having you back :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Beautiful, Quiet Location

This cabin fit all our needs. Such a beautiful, peaceful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

Fishing trip

Cabin was very clean and came with everything we needed. The river was flooded unfortunately but we still managed to catch a good amount of fish!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Nice vacation spot

It was a nice location that was very quiet. I think it would nice to visit in the summer or fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2022
Thank you Melissa! We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseann H.

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

Family fun

We love staying here. We return year after year to stay at Kickin K. Wonderful hosts and beautiful cabins with plenty of room to enjoy the scenery and the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Thank you Roseann! We always love having you all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Family trip

Stayed to visit with local relatives. This place offered the perfect space to visit and socialize.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2022
Thank you Andrew! I’m happy you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

Very Pleasant Stay

We spent time at this property in order to visit friends, go fishing and visit wineries. The house was very clean and the yard well tended so our dogs were also comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2022
Diane, we are excited that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again sometime soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Beautiful & peaceful

Beautiful property, serene and a wonderful place to connect to nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2021
Thank you very much Paul! I’m happy you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solange H.

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

We love coming to this cabin. This was our second time visiting and this area is beautiful!

Everything was clean. We had some chilly weather and the cabin was so nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2023
Thank you so much! We are happy you enjoyed staying with us :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Relaxing and beautiful property

We loved staying at Hillside Cabin. The house was great, but the property is the real star. It’s so relaxing and peaceful! We loved taking a long walk to the Meramac River and enjoyed the back deck. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
Thank you Stephanie! We are so happy you enjoyed staying with us. We look forward to having you back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lora S.

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

Nice and Quiet

We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet clean and comfortable. The only problem we had was the AC went out but was fixed quickly once we called owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you Lora. We are happy you enjoyed staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

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

Just what we were looking for!

I wanted to find a quiet place on rural land not too far from St. Louis to get away for a few days, and this place was PERFECT! No complicated check-in/check-out, and directions were very clear. Beds were comfortable with plenty of good pillows. Great to be able to bring the dog along too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Thank you Lindsey! We are so happy you enjoyed staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Great Location & Great Place

Couldn't have enjoyed the place more. Had a very nice relaxed vacation and enjoyed the peace and quiet very much. The river was beautiful and so were the fields. House had everything we needed and we were very comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much Mike! We are happy you enjoyed staying with us and can’t wait to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan L.

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

Weekend get away to spend time at The Peaceful Bend music festival

Great time by all Thanks for having us look forward to next time. Stan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Thank you Stan! Look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Summer Fun

This was a great stay with fun to river access. Our float got cancelled due to sever storms and dangerous conditions on the water, but there were still safe spots to hang on the the water. We’d definitely go back since it’s a short drive from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
Thank you for your review Emily. I’m sorry the weather didn’t cooperate! Hopefully next time is better! We look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Awesome property

The cabin was really clean and has lots of outdoor space. The river is just a short drive away, and has a spot to put a boat in. The access spot is on a cliff, so there's not a "beach", but we found an great place just down the highway. Our dogs loved the huge outdoor area...plenty of space to run!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2022
Thank you Crystal! We are happy you enjoyed our cabin and the river!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura r.

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

Weekend getaway with famiky

None
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
Hi Laura! Thanks for the 5 star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessi P.

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

Amazing

We stayed with our little girl as a short get away. It was perfect for our little family. My husband and I loved the peace and quiet, and our kiddo loved all of the new space to explore outside. Beautiful scenery, amazing quality family time, and Jessica was super responsive as a host. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2021
Thank you so much Jessi! I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and we can’t wait to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Great Property

We utilized this cabin for a float trip on Labor Day weekend. While we weren't going to be in the cabin all that much, we wanted to make sure we had all the amenities of home while we were away. Comfortable beds, TV with streaming services and the property manager was prompt with all of our questions. Thank you for letting us stay at your cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2020
Thank you Theresa we look forward to having you back :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Very Peaceful

I was looking for a nice, peaceful getaway and this property delivered. Thank you to Jessica for the great communication when I had an issue!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2022
Thank you Courtney! I’m so glad you enjoyed staying with us. We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Nice Farmstay

Big property that you are welcome to roam around. Horseback riding lessons available. Great place for kids to run around. Cabin was very newly remodeled and clean with everything necessary. Online listing very accurate. Good, quick communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2020
Thank you so much! We look forward to having you and your family back :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Caitlin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Experience - terrible advertising

Property was gorgeous with some amazing views, cabin was very clean but lacked some basic kitchen essentials we didn’t expect to have to go buy ourselves - location is beautiful but definitely not as secluded as advertising states (there is another cabin right next door) Also the first night we had a farm dog running around our cabin all night so it made us a little hesitant to let ours out .. Owner was great at responding quickly to any needs & overall we had a great trip! I’d recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Hi Caitlyn, we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us. It’s unfortunate that it wasn’t a 5 star. If you would contact me directly I would love to know what kitchen items were missing because I try to keep everything stocked. As far as the farm dog, we do have neighbors around and all live on the farm, they dogs are all friendly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn S.

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

Favorite trip we’ve ever gone on.

In short, every second of this trip was amazing! I could not believe how beautiful this place was in person. As soon as we got there one of the owners Justin came down, gave a full rundown of everything we could do, gave fun ideas and even helped to unload the heavy stuff. Jessica the other owner was so helpful and extremely quick to respond. The cabin was absolutely gorgeous and clean. The kids ages ranged from 4-10 (4 altogether) and every single one of them want to go back asap. It was relaxing but so much to do at the same time. We are already planning our next trip back! Thank you guys for renting out a little piece of heaven on earth!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2023
Thank you so much Jordyn! We are happy you enjoyed stayed at our cabin. We would love to have you all back!
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