Title: Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=71191355&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access Vacation home in Steelville with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access ![Beach - Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access (Steelville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71191400/71191355/fb7be0dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access (Steelville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71191400/71191355/515bf619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access (Steelville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71191400/71191355/e08208ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access (Steelville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71191400/71191355/329a51b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access (Steelville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71191400/71191355/10542da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the Missouri Ozarks, Murphy’s Retreat is a spacious hunting lodge hideaway with a wide-open floor plan and deck overlooking the winding river. Unwind in the grand great room with shiny wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and natural sunlight or enjoy comfy seating by the fireplace. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122271 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access Murphy’s Retreat is a spacious hunting lodge hideaway that holds a special place in our hearts— since it’s the spot where our family’s Meramec River adventure began. Boasting a wide-open floor plan and a deck with breathtaking views overlooking the winding river bed below, Murphy’s Retreat has space for 12 people to gather together in the gorgeous Missouri Ozarks, yet there’s still plenty of room for everyone to spread out and find a little private time and peace. A Grand Great Room Open the glass-paned front door and step inside the sprawling great room. Shiny wood floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, and two walls of large windows create a spacious room that’s filled with natural sunlight. Two buttery soft leather sofas and two plush armchairs provide plenty of comfy seating space, and the wood-burning fireplace is ideal for those chilly Missouri evenings. Over the fireplace is a large HDTV for catching the game or hosting a family movie night. A Spacious, Open Kitchen A super-convenient bar separates the kitchen from the living space, yet keeps everyone close together too. The kitchen is arranged in an efficient u-shape and is outfitted with lots of wood cabinets and butcher block countertops. Premier appliances include an electric range, microwave oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Next to the kitchen is a formal dining space illuminated by an antler chandelier and bookshelves with an impressive array of board games for the occasional rainy day. Three Serene Sleeping Spaces The three bedrooms at Murphy’s Retreat are spread out to allow for plenty of privacy even with larger groups. On the main level, there are three bedrooms— one with a queen-size, log-framed bed and a twin-size day bed with a twin-size trundle, and two additional bedrooms with two full-size beds. The full bathroom features a tiled walk-in shower with double bowl vanity. Then on the lower level, there is a large, flexible space with a queen-size bed, a queen-size sleeper sofa, and a small sitting area. A Dreamy Deck With Magnificent Views Chances are, you’ll find yourself drawn outside again and again to the fantastic covered porch and newly installed firepit area overlooking the winding river below— it’s everyone’s favorite spot. In the mornings, this is the perfect place to bring your steaming mug of morning coffee as you watch the forest wake up around you. At sunset, pour a glass of wine and break out the binoculars to search the sky for the majestic eagles soaring overhead and nesting in the treetops. During the day, you’ll want to lace up your hiking shoes and explore the surrounding trails, or grab your rod and reel and catch that evening’s dinner in the river. Guests of Murphy’s Retreat also have access to a riverside pavilion that houses a smoker, bbq grills, bar, hanging firepit, and a large deck. This is riverside ozark mountain bliss at its very best. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### 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 - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 2,271 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71070000/71063100/71063006/e6c81ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with Hot Tub and Private Meramec River Access Steelville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 49 reviews CA $394 CA $613 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=71063006&PinnedHotelID=71063006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106740000/106734900/106734883/379f5604.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Ozarks Family Home - Private Pool & Grill Bourbon - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly CA $490 CA $708 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=106734883&PinnedHotelID=106734883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91600000/91599700/91599614/4096d7e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Happy Holidays from Patten's Landing, our 83-year old restored river cabin! 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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 21191 Murphy's Retreat on the Meramec River ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.98816%2C-91.39675&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i0c_2EVYVuhKLgviSzTuB_JCYyA=) Steelville, MO #### What's nearby - Meramec River \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Peaceful Bend Vineyard \- 4 min drive \- 2.9 km - Missouri University of Science and Technology \- 39 min drive \- 53.1 km - Meramec Caverns \- 47 min drive \- 71.6 km - The Fugitive Beach \- 51 min drive \- 68.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪MidWest Travel Plaza - ‬22 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive - ‪Missouri Hick Barbeque - ‬21 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access? ### What time is check-out at Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access? ### Where is Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Spacious hunting lodge hideaway with stunning views and Private River Access Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick B. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf trip with friends Had a great stay. Beautiful view. Very relaxing. Look forward to returning. ##### Nick B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki M. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, private, everything you need We couldn't be happier with everything you provided! And the fan was perfect on the deck - thank you! And the recommendation for your mom's rafting company worked out perfect! I highly recommend your property! ##### Vicki M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg W. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Relaxing and refreshing So easy to settle in and begin enjoying the surroundings. Outside fire pit every night. Good fishing in the beautiful river. The house had everything we needed. Used a bird identifying app and noted 24 birds one morning over coffee. Hope to visit again. ##### Greg W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake F. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay Beautiful place! We loved the access to the river and the peaceful views. Only negative is there is a hornets nest in the upper soffit of the house to the right of the deck. We sprayed them a bunch of times and they kept coming. Might want to get an exterminator out there. It happens and we understand, just wanted you to know about it. ##### Blake F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy T. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a great space to be with friends and perfect location Host was available when needed for questions. House was perfect for our group. We loved the Pavillion and out door back porch. Plenty of space very clean and beautiful scenery! Close to the river for floating and play time. I called to organize float and everything was ready to go when we arrived. Great directions to our location and float pick up drop off with no problems. Cant wait to go back! PERFECT 5TH YEAR GIRLS annual float trip! ##### Stacy T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neta m. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Views are amazing! We had a wonderful stay with plenty of room for everyone, oh and theviews! ##### Neta m. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy B. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved the spaces for gathering our group together like the porch, the campfire area, the living room and dining areas. The view was fabulous too. We loved the pavilion down by the river and had no trouble getting there either walking or using a front wheel drive car. We loved the whole property and definitely would stay at Murphy’s place again. The other cabins look nice too from the outside. ##### Judy B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myka B. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cousin getaway & float trip We couldn't have had a better time! Half of us live in MO and the other half in IL, so this was the perfect place to come together for some summer fun! The house was great and had everything we needed...including a beautiful view!Honestly, we were outside on the porch, around the fire pit or at the river the majority of our stay. However, we cooked a big dinner every night and enjoyed landing in comfy beds after long, hot days in the river. We would definitely stay here again! Also, it was so convenient having Kick'n K Canoe rentals on the premises. ##### Myka B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas J., Joplin, MO Jul 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vineyards and Springs This place has a great view and is right on the Meramec River, we went to several vineyard and Missouri Springs. A good place to get away and see the natural beauty of Missouri. ##### Douglas J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Austin M. Aug 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot for a bachelor party There was a ton of room for guests to sleep (there were 12 of us). The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed and the river was short walk down the trail. ##### Austin M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. Nov 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Thanksgiving Gathering We had a wonderful time gathering with our far flung children for the holiday in this remote spot. The kitchen had everything we needed for a traditional feast. The views are spectacular! ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cynthia h. May 4, 2018 #### Wonderful time It was a great property. Even though the weather was cold the wood burning fireplace made for great comfort. Very clean and had everything we needed for family fun. Thanks for everything. ##### cynthia h. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tarah S. Sep 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Area House was amazing! Beautiful views!! Jessica was very nice and responding to any communication quickly. We got to meet her and her husband and they were both friendly and awesome! Definitely recommend and will hopefully be back soon! ##### Tarah S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 13, 2012 #### Fantastic! It is a beautiful, comfortable, clean house with lots of room. The deck has a fantastic view and there is a great picnic table next to the deck. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the river. The pavilion next to the river is also very nice. Overall, everything was better than we expected. Perfect for larger groups and all of us noncampers! ### 8/10 Good #### Nijole G. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas in July It was a lovely spot. Nice and clean. 2 guests stung by wasps and 1 spider bite but we were in the woods. ##### Nijole G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen B. Mar 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem Great experience! Enjoyed the house, making fires, drinking coffee & soaking up the view, hanging out at the pavilion, hiking, playing corn hole and cards, and baking pizzas in the pizza oven. We also enjoyed a trip into Steelville. Walked around visiting the stores. Enjoyed a burger and ice cream at the Dairy Isle. ##### Kristen B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin P. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Cozy cabin with tons of space We really enjoyed our stay and it worked out really well with our two toddlers. The kitchen was really well equipped and everything seemed really clean. We only slept in the master bedroom and the basement bed but both were really comfortable. The bathtub was so fun for our toddlers to bathe in and we used it everyday. The only issue we had was that the listing makes it sound like the pavilion is was for our private use, when in fact there are a handful of other cabins nearby that also have access to the pavilion. That being said the pavilion was awesome! It had a refrigerator multiple grills, a Johnny on the spot (that wasn’t awful) and plenty of seating. The gravel road to get down to the pavilion was pretty steep and hard to get up in a minivan but we made it just fine once we got the hang of it. If you have four wheel drive it would be no problem. The spring that is just down the river a bit is so beautiful and was so fun to explore! We did have a few questions for the owner who was super helpful and very polite. We look forward to staying at this cabin again and possibly trying out some other cabins at Murphy’s place. ##### Caitlin P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corrina T. Apr 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break This is a beautiful home and the views are amazing. Everything was nice and neat. ##### Corrina T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K. Nov 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rustic, quiet, beautiful view Great location yet away from everything! ##### John K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Breanna R. Jul 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely birthday trip We absolutely loved our stay at Murphy's Retreat! It was so cozy and spacious all at once! We really enjoyed the screened in porch and how close the river was! We will definitely be back soon!! ##### Breanna R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marty B. Dec 4, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view of the river Upon entering, the air smelled nice and clean. However, there were a few problems with cleanliness. The floors were quite dirty, the fireplace doors black, there was a spoon in the disposal and it smelled bad, and some of the kitchen items were greasy or soiled. Screens on porch have several holes allowing unwanted animals to enter. On the plus side, bedding was clean and there were plenty of clean towels. The furniture is well worn but comfortable. I've rented many apartments, condos and houses in this country as well as in Europe. In my opinion, this house, though very remote with a great view, is not a good value for the money. ##### Marty B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dani O. Sep 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway Very clean, beautiful view of the river, large screened in porch. We were a group of women that met at Peaceful Bend Winery (right across the street from the property) for a nice lunch and wine prior to check in at our cabin. The cabin had plenty of sleeping space and everything we needed. We spent most of our time on the screened in porch looking at the river below. It is a little hike to get down to the river if you don't have a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Or you can drive a couple of miles to Bird's Nest Landing for river access. We had a great weekend. ##### Dani O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### april m., Effingham Aug 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS!! Crystal responded quickly. Place was great! Already planning a trip back next year! ##### april m. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg-Susan F. Jul 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Getaway from the City! Everything was as advertised and the screened-in porch overlooking the river and woods was definitely the highlight of the trip! So relaxing for us, and the perfect place for the dogs to hang out too. Had a couple of issues but Crystal addressed them to our satisfaction. Would definitely return and have already recommended it to others. ##### Greg-Susan F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie D., Heyworth, IL Dec 6, 2017 #### Perfect Family Retreat Your property far exceeded our expectations. We hiked, ate good meals, talked and laughed and gave thanks for the opportunity to spend time together in a wonderful atmosphere. Thanks, The Darrow Family ##### Debbie D. 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