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Monkey Island Lake Retreat

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A marina with boats docked, a covered area, and a building with an ice chest.
This is the sign just inside the gate listing a few amenities.
Front porch
A house with a covered porch, a garage, and a fenced yard.
A living room with teal armchairs, a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are framed pictures on the wall and a sign that reads "Welcome to Grand Lake".

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Afton, OK
  • Place, Isles' End Cove
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo Run Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Indigo Sky Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Monkey Island Lake Retreat

Monkey Island Lake Retreat is located in Port Duncan on Monkey Island on Grand Lake. The home has a view of the cove in both summer and winter. Port Duncan is connected to Shangri La Resort via golf cart path. Shangri La Resort is a premier lake and golf resort in Oklahoma. It is home to Eddies Lakeside Grill and Doc s restaurant. In Port Duncan guests have use of the boat ramp and tennis courts at no charge. Several local marinas offer boat rentals and overnight boat slips at a nominal fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Trash. ALL trash must be bagged in kitchen trash bags and place only In black trash can beside the house. Trash bags are provided.
Check out: • Leave all used towels, wash cloths, hand towels, etc. in a pile on the floor • Leave the bed(s) that have been used unmade.
Be aware there is a security camera at the front porch. Put dirty dishes in dishwasher and start. Dispose of all unused food in refrigerator

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7458959
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Afton

Located in Afton, this holiday home is on a lake. Cherokee Grove Golf Course and Peoria Ridge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and Bernice State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Afton, OK

What's nearby

  • Isles' End Cove - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Honey Creek State Park - 26 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Buffalo Run Casino - 32 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College - 35 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Indigo Sky Casino - 41 min drive - 58.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Matt's Place - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Viejo - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Drunkin’ Rooster - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkey Island Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Monkey Island Lake Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monkey Island Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monkey Island Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monkey Island Lake Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Isles' End Cove. Bernice State Park is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) away.

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. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our golf trip, plenty of room and had everything we needed. The host was very quick and responsive to any questions I had, definitely recommend and would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot as always
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean with plenty of room for our family. We enjoyed our coffee on the front porch every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable setting, great neighbors, convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time to stay with Dave. Great as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place for a bass fisherman to stay for the week! Amazing views from the back porch of the house to a very quiet neighborhood. All nice folks around the area. I met the host the night I arrived and he made sure I was all taken care of for the week and made sure that If I needed anything to ask! Overall, an amazing stay and loved every minute of it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place

Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

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

Great house!

We really enjoyed our stay! House was equipped with everything we needed, it was clean and the front porch was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Great stay, very nice place.

We mainly stayed here for the sleeping space however it was very nice and accommodations were perfect for what we needed. I could easily have taken advantage of the other features and ammenities of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Fishing Trip

Very well maintained property. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Just a great place

Great location and neighbors. House is set up perfectly and good parking for anyone towing a boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke L.

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

Excellent

Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Much needed retreat

My husband isa truck driver and i am on the truck with him. Sometimes we stay out for months wiithout getting to see our kids, or sleep in a real bed. We just put all of our things in a storage facility, so this was a much needed little vacation to sleep in a real bed and see our babies. We are so grateful and sad we had to leave. This house is amazing. So beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

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

Port Duncan House Stay

House was very nice with nice amenities. Plenty of parking. Located in a nice neighborhood. While not right on the lake very close where you can see it. There is a marina with rentals and slips in the neighborhood as well as a small boat ramp. Ramp is not at Marina but within walking district. There are a couple restaurants in the area and a small market. I’d plan on cooking at the house if staying more than a couple nights as there are not a lot of options for eating out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve stayed at several different VRBO properties on Monkey Island and all have been great - including this one. We loved the location, spacious living area, front porch, and kind neighbors. Definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend with my cousins, great communication and great location! Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance C.

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

Great rates

We were looking for a place near my family to handle overflow guests during the holiday. This was the perfect location for us at a very reasonable price compared To other properties in Port Duncan. Property was clean and well stocked with the basics.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

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

Great place

We had an enjoyable stay. Everything was in great condition. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Fabulous Fall Getaway

Such a wonderful deck to enjoy your coffee and cocktails! Excellent location for all things in Monkey Island. Everything you have at your own home, David has included it here for you. Things I thought were extremely thoughtful ( and brought because most host don’t include these); filtered water in the fridge waiting for you, fridge is hooked up to the ice maker, shampoo and soap, ceiling fans( I brought my fan!),washer and dryer, very clean, charming deck and nice neighbors! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Relaxing

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, nice and relaxing in a quiet neighborhood. Amenities were many. Good communication with Property owner.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Very easy. So many amenities made it very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Perfect spot for golf trip

Choosing this property was a no brainer based on the proximity to golf courses and Grand Lake. The house was very clean and had all the amenities you’d need. David was very quick to respond to any questions I had and resolve any issues (which were minor). Great spot to stay and I had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Fish and Fun

Great place, tons of room, between two of our favorite boat ramps, and close to other activities if fishing isn't your primary goal. We had a great stay. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Bass tournament stay

This property was excellent for several bass boats and trucks. It worked great for us and was in a great location of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Chapman

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Your host is a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma teaching Real Estate. He and his wife, Julie, own a real estate company in Edmond, Ok called Realty1. The own resort property in Red River, NM and commercial and residential rentals in Edmond, OK. They love Grand Lake and hosting guests at the Monkey Island Lake Retreat.

Why they chose this property

This unique space was built in 2012. It has beautiful stained concrete floors, granite countertops throughout, two bedrooms and one bathroom downstairs and a bedroom with queen bed and 2 twins and full bathroom upstairs . Refrigerator with ice-maker, dishwasher, washer and dryer, and unbelievable unique and original lake decor. Not that you will watch it but there is a large flat screen TV on the wall with Cable TV. There is also a smart TV upstairs..

What makes this property unique

When arriving you will drive past the home to a curved shared asphalt drive. That the drive and curve around to park next to the home. Our parking area is the lighter colored asphalt. I think you will see where the neighbor parks and where our guests park. It is a shared area. Nightly rental is for 4 guests, Additional guests are additional nightly fee.

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