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# Happy Place – The perfect Getaway on Monkey Island!

Vacation home in Afton with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Happy Place, a charming 1,000 sq ft cottage near Grand Lake on Monkey Island, offers a cozy escape with exciting local attractions. Step onto the huge outdoor deck and enjoy comfy patio furniture and gas grill or relax by the community swimming pool.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Happy Place – The perfect Getaway on Monkey Island!

Happy Place: Discover a charming retreat at the Happy Place, a gorgeous 1,000 sq ft cottage nestled in a quaint complex, just steps away from the serene Grand Lake on Monkey Island. This delightful two-bedroom, one-bath home is ideal for a relaxing escape, blending cozy comfort with exciting local attractions.  
  
Step outside onto the huge outdoor deck, where you'll find comfy patio furniture, a fire table for cozy evenings, and a six-person dining table perfect for al fresco meals. The gas grill awaits your BBQ adventures, while the community swimming pool and dock offer additional leisure options. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the four available boat parking spaces.  
  
Inside, enjoy the retro video games that are sure to entertain the kids, while you explore nearby attractions. Just under a mile away, the Battlefield Championship Par 3 course or any of the 5 Shangri-La Championship courses invites you for a round of golf! Shangri-La Resort Golf Club and the Anchor Activity Zone, less than two miles away, offers award-winning dining and a host of activities including an arcade, basketball, pickleball, shuffleboard, and more.  
  
For those eager to explore, the Monkey Island 7-mile golf cart trail provides scenic views and leisurely exploration, with golf cart rentals conveniently available nearby.  
  
Whether you’re here for relaxation or adventure, Happy Place has everything you need for a memorable stay. Book your escape today and make this charming cottage your own personal haven on Monkey Island!

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Rules

Must sign rental agreement upon booking. Primary renter must be 25 yrs old.

Must put a card on file for damage security hold that will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure.

Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking, no parties

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

orp5b69255x

## About the area

Afton is home to this vacation home. Bernice State Park and Honey Creek State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lendonwood Gardens and Lulabelle's. [Visit our Afton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Afton.dx180652)

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Afton, OK

### What's nearby

- ![Days of summer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555612362/4a8a23b7-d56b-4725-8a19-125b0b673aa1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Grand Lake O' the Cherokees  
2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- Isles' End Cove  
1 min walk \- 0.1 km
- Buffalo Run Casino  
52 min drive \- 54.2 km
- Route 66 Vintage Iron Motorcycle Museum  
54 min drive \- 52.1 km
- Indigo Sky Casino  
58 min drive \- 58.1 km

### Restaurants

- Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant  
23 min drive
- Honey Creek Bbq  
29 min drive
- Rancho Viejo  
22 min drive
- Matt's Place  
21 min drive
- Doc's Bar and Grill at Shangri-La  
6 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Happy Place – The perfect Getaway on Monkey Island! Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Peggy W.

Jun 19, 2025

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

#### Nice place 

It was a very nice place to stay. Very clean it smelled so nice!!!

##### Peggy W.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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