We vacation in the Ozarks every year and always rent a place to stay. It's hard to find the perfect balance of cost, amenities, location, etc but we found it with this place.
There are seven of us total, 4 adults and 3 children, and this house offered more than enough space; it could easily accommodate the advertised 11 guests and still not feel cramped- it has a lot of seating indoors and out for eating / lounging. The house itself felt brand new, was clean, and had lots to offer. Two levels, 3 full baths (no waiting in line to take a shower like we're used to), good sized kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space and the simple things like a dishwasher and disposal that just add to the convenience. There are showers and bath tubs and, speaking of the simple things, really nice towels! The bedrooms were quiet and comfortable. For as open as the main living area is the house was well balanced with privacy via the two separate levels, multiple baths and a closet big enough for a crib. It all worked very well for our two families but would also serve well for a group less tightly knit. The house is kid friendly with bunk beds, short carpeted steps, and there were lots of board games, books, and movies to stay entertained. They also have kids kayaks which were tons of fun and a fire pit that we enjoyed.
The location also impressed me- a quiet somewhat secluded community but didn't feel like you are out of reach. The area is beautiful with trees (lots of shade in the back), winding roads and great views- the view from the back deck over the water is beautiful. The house has a good amount of shore line and it stays relatively shallow for far enough to make it good for swimming right out back. While I kept my boat at the Lost Bridge Marina about 10 min away, I was also able to beach my boat out back which is a huge convenience. We stayed at the very start of the summer and I'm not sure if it's typical but the air and water temps both hovered in the low 80s during the day which is perfect to me. Also... no bugs, at least none that bite; I didn't encounter a single mosquito- heaven for me. The water was generally calm and pretty clear, a nice quiet cove made for a very enjoyable afternoon. There was food nearby on the water at Starky's Marina too.
The owner was very responsive and committed to making sure we had a good time. Of all the places we have stayed this was a top notch experience. With everything this place has to offer you can't go wrong.