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BLUE SKY RETREAT Awesome 180 degree view of the lake private dock 1800 foot dec

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Main level deck with covered patio living room, dining, and hot tub
A BEAUTIFUL VIEW!!
Stairway down to indoor Boat house
Kitchen fully stocked with everything!
King Suite 2nd floor

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Afton, OK
  • Place, Cherokee State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Blue State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Bernice State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

LAKE VIEW ROOM

1 Queen Bed

MAIN LEVEL KING SUITE

1 King Bed

NURSERY

1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

PIER ONE ROOM

2 Double Beds

PRIMARY KING RETREAT

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2 LEVEL BATHROOM

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

MAIN LEVEL BATHROOM KING SUITE WITH ROLL IN SHOWER

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

PRIMARY KING SUITE BATHROOM

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BLUE SKY RETREAT Awesome 180 degree view of the lake private dock 1800 foot dec

It’s all about the view at BLUE SKY RETREAT! The view is like no other you will find at Grand Lake. Just outside the huge windows and doors is a very large deck with a family room style area, a dining room area and a hot tub gathering area. From each spot the view is of main body of water!
From the main floor deck take 8 steps down and the ramp leading to the 3 slip Boat House. One slip is an indoor fishing well. Swim off the dock in tranquil waters inside the wave breaks. The second floor deck is another family room set up with an Eagle Eye view of all the activities. The home has floor to ceiling windows in several rooms which allows you to sit in a cool inside seating area and not miss the amazing view of the water and boats going by. The 5 bedroom 3 full bath home is very accommodating for families. We live in this home full time so we only rent when we are on vacation so it’s fully stocked. Also Ilove flowers so you go out on the deck and you definitely feel like you are on vacation! We have an outside “drink room” with 2 refrigerators to store your beverages. Our Home is perfect for your Retreat and we feel It’s too amazing not to share!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Load all dishes into dishwasher and start. Clean all pots and pans and put away
Place used towels on floor of each bathroom
Turn off all lights and fans. Leave side door of house to deck unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO LOUD MUSIC OR NOISE
REPORT DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY
NO PARKING ON GRASS NO FIREWORKS NO STEPPING OR Crawling on rock boulders from lawn to shore

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3236590vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Afton

Located in Afton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and Little Blue-Disney State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lulabelle's and Lendonwood Gardens. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Afton, OK

What's nearby

  • Cherokee State Park - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Little Blue State Park - 19 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Bernice State Park - 23 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Lake Hudson - 27 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Afton Station - 27 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Rooster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Los Garcia's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pistol Pats - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BLUE SKY RETREAT Awesome 180 degree view of the lake private dock 1800 foot dec pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BLUE SKY RETREAT Awesome 180 degree view of the lake private dock 1800 foot dec ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BLUE SKY RETREAT Awesome 180 degree view of the lake private dock 1800 foot dec ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BLUE SKY RETREAT Awesome 180 degree view of the lake private dock 1800 foot dec ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BLUE SKY RETREAT Awesome 180 degree view of the lake private dock 1800 foot dec located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Little Blue-Disney State Park. Saint Francis Health Center Langley and Cherokee State Park 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. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has everything you could think of or need! My family loves it and we will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margarett was the best host! the house is amazing, from the high quality mattresses, to the awesome smoker, the house was clean and up to date, with all the amenities you could want! Great Hot tub, Great fishing, Great views, Great Lake, overall great property, and owners, and house!!!5 stars for this one !
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you had the chance to use many of the items our home has to offer! We are honored to have our home be a part of your family’s memories. We hope you will keep us in mind if you return to Grand Lake O’er the Cherokees! We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Thanksgiving stay

We had a great time and the house right on the lake was beautiful!!! We took my 92 yr old dad with us and the room on the main level was just perfect for him!!! Had a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Blue Sky Retreat! There is nothing better than gathering family for the holidays! We are so glad your family was able to come for Thanksgiving! The main level room with large roll in shower and wheelchair assessable ramps makes our place a perfect house for those in need of an easy access to our home. We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeromy G.

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

Great house

Great visit - host was great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
I am glad you enjoyed the amazing view! We looked forward to your next visit at BLUE SKY RETREAT!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda g.

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

Amazing Vacation Home

Margaret was a wonderful host and communication was exceptional. Her home was absolutely beautiful and clean and great for our family. The deck provided wonderful views of the lake with lake front access that made boating so easy. Highly recommend this home and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you as you celebrated with your family! We are so pleased you will always have our place as a part of your wonderful memories! WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RETURN TO BLUE SKY RETREAT!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Awesome place with a great veiw!

The views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick C.

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

Beautiful view of Grand Lake

perfect property for an extended family from Texas,Georgia and Oklahoma. Each family had a private bathroom! The communication with the host was informative and helpful.We have stayed at many Virbos, this was the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the amazing review. We love that our place was perfect for your family gathering! We also are honored that BLUE SKY RETREAT will be a part of your families memories. We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

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

The BEST Getaway!

The host was very quick to respond to questions, super accommodating, and extremely intent on making sure we had everything we needed. We brought so much more than we needed because the place is stocked so well. Stunning views, peaceful neighborhood, lovely aesthetic, and just the perfect getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was the most welcoming of any home we have ever stayed with VRBO, and the most accommodating, hands down! She communicated so well, made sure we had everything we needed. The view was incredible from all angles, such amazing views of the lake!! Cozy home with a well-stocked kitchen, cozy seating, large dining table, highchair, baby items, clean and neat. Great fishing dock! HIGHLY recommend this home for a large family with lots of room to spread out! 10 minutes from the grocery store, 30 minutes the Shangri La Resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your time at Blue Sky Retreat! We love that our lake home will be forever be apart of your families memories! Especially a part of your Christmas memories when the house is decorated! We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Reunion with Friends

Awesome location with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home with amazing lake views. Our group of women loved this home and we spent lots of time on the covered deck. We had plenty of room to spread out and the whole house was well appointed with lots of amenities. The homeowner Margaret was very responsive to emails. We may definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khristi B.

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

Thanksgiving Stay

My family and I stayed at this beautiful home for Thanksgiving. Margaret was easy to communicate with and gracious. The views are spectacular and there was plenty of room for us to have our own space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie W.

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

60th Anniversary Celebration

Able to bring the whole family to celebrate a milestone anniversary. Very relaxing and enjoyable for all. Beautiful location. Magnificent fireworks around the lake were seen from deck and dock for 3 nights. July 3-5!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
Thank you Billie! We look forward to you returning to Blue Sky Retreat!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

We are “Lake People”!

Nine family members ranging in age from 7 to 67 spent 5 memorable days at Blue Sky Retreat. We had the greatest time! The home was perfect. The beds were so comfortable and we had everything we needed and then some. The outdoor living space, the never ending decks, the unbelievably beautiful views, swimming and boating … everything was awesome! Thanks for the great memories!! We’ll be back!
Beautiful flowers everywhere!
Sunset boat cruise
view from lower deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Beautiful home with absolutely stunning views

We had an amazing time staying a week at this gorgeous home. The pictures really don't do it justice. The outdoor space is perfect, with plenty of dining and seating options, both covered and open patio seating. But the true wow factor is the view. The home sits on a point with unobstructed views of Grand Lake in all directions. We had 2 families stay with 4 teenagers and there was plenty of space. The downstairs room can be used as a second suite with it's own bathroom attached. The kitchen had everything we needed. Fully stocked with all cooking utensils and plenty of dishes. The stand alone ice maker was a definite added bonus. We brought a boat with us and ended up having some mechanical issues with it on the first day. Margaret went above and beyond trying to help in any way possible. Being able to keep the boat at the dock was also super convenient. Overall we had a great time making memories and would highly recommend Blue Sky Retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much Amy! We so enjoyed working with you and are delighted you love our place! We truly do like to share our home on occasion because it’s a true Retreat from life's busy schedule!! We are hoping our place calls you back!

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Oglesby

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Hi I’m Margaret And my husband is Dr Ron Oglesby. We purchased this home 6 years ago and have loved experiencing every season!! I live here full time and he commutes back to his practice in Broken Arrow most days of the week. He always says it’s definitely worth the drive!
We will be gone on vacation several times this summer so we decided to rent some while we are away.

Why they chose this property

This property truly has it all! From the back deck that has infrared heaters for winter or use our water cooler fan for the summer. To a hot tub that is the perfect spot to relax and reminisce about the days activities. The inside main floor is all open and surrounded with windows with a non stop view of the water. Upstairs has a Huge master suite with a very large bathroom with shower, jacuzzi tub and large vanity. The king size adjustable bed is perfect for watching the smart TV or gazing out the floor to ceiling windows at the moon as its light dances on the water.
The upstairs has a landing with reclining love seat and chairs that are perfect for a movie you can pull up on Directv or Netflix on the smart TV. Then 3 other bedrooms which are each a little get away.
The indoor boat house is extremely easy to access. There are two slips with garage doors and one fishing well area with sliding doors. The concrete wave breaks can sustain even the roughest of waves. There is a large floating pad that allows the family to relax in the tranquil waters inside the wave breaks.
SO Relaxing!

What makes this property unique

THE VIEWS! Being out on a point my neighbors houses are behind me. We have 269 ft of water front property with a WELL MANICURED LAWN and flowers everywhere. All my workers that work properties at the lake say that our view and property grounds are the best they have seen.

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