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Escape to a cozy, remodeled lakefront 2-bedroom home in a friendly cove. Enjoy expansive lake views from the bright sunroom or large deck, and spend time on the water with paddle boats, standing paddleboards, kayaks and PWC lift.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!

  • A great get-away for the family, couples weekend, girls weekend, fishing trip, or just a place to relax and get away from it all. A cozy, remodeled lakefront 2-bedroom home in a friendly cove. Enjoy a bright sunroom, large deck, 2-well dock, and PWC lift. This lakefront home is literally just a dozen feet from the lake, with an expansive lake view, great fishing and swimming, and a variety of toys: paddle boat, standing paddleboard, and kayaks. Use our fully equipped kitchen and large gas grill to feed your crew. Sleep up to nine people with 1 king and 1 queen-size bed each in their own bedroom and a fold-out couch and bunk beds (twin on top, full on bottom) in the sunroom. Also, enjoy board games or flat-screen TV with streaming services and a DVD library. There is also a small TV with children's DVDs in the sunroom. A washer and dryer are also available during the summer months.
    This home has provided lake fun for generations. You can start building your memories here today. We are located at Mile Marker 45. Gas and groceries are available by water at Mimosa Beach Marina, just across the channel. We are just ten minutes from Laurie, Missouri where gas and groceries are available by land. If you’re interested in shopping or tourist activities, we are 45 minutes from Osage Beach with go-carts, helicopter rides, outlet malls, and numerous restaurants. Being at Mile Marker 45 is great if you have a smaller boat, the boats and waves aren’t as big on this part of the lake as it is closer to the dam. We are also near a couple of great lakeside restaurants: Bear Bottoms with a waterslide and live music and Red Fox who has the best margaritas on the lake. We’ve been enjoying the lake from this location for years! Come be our guest!

    (Just in case you missed the house rules we request No pets please and no smoking in the house).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Small children should wear life jackets whenever they are near the water. We DO NOT provide life jackets.
The driveway is a circle drive that is shared with the neighbors. Please do not block the pull-through area.
Do not park boat trailers on the neighborhood boat ramp.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Not even small ones, sorry.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children should have life jackets.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Cartwright Cove, a neighbourhood in Gravois Mills, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ozarks Amphitheater and Main Street Music Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ozark Distillery and Brewery and The Cove Golf Course. Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park and Downhill Ruckus are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Gravois Mills travel guide
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Map
Gravois Mills, MO

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Ozarks
    Bagnell Dam
    32 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park
    Ha Ha Tonka State Park
    34 min drive - 48.8 km
  • beach near Deer Valley Road
    20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Lake Breeze Terrace
    25 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Ozarks Amphitheater
    29 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ivy Bend Resort
    49 min drive
  • Westside Pub
    14 min drive
  • Lazy Dayz Resort
    56 min drive
  • Big Dick's Halfway Inn
    31 min drive
  • Red Fox
    60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! located?

Located in Cartwright Cove, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake of the Ozarks and within 20 miles (32 km) of Proctor Towersite State Wildlife Area and Jacob's Cave. Lake Breeze Terrace and Ozarks Amphitheater are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Fun in the sun!

My family and I loved the location of the property and how secluded we were! Lots of amenities; will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Girls Weekend.

This is our 2nd time booking Tracy’s lake house. Place is clean, comfortable, we had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great place! Our 3rd time staying!

Once again our family had a great time staying here. This was our 3rd year staying and plan on coming back again in the future. The house has many great amenities, located on a quiet cove, and great communication with the owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rollie C.

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

Great place for our fishing trip!

Well maintained, clean and comfortable! Perfect for our annual friends group fishing trip. Friendly and welcoming hosts. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

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

Great house for a long weekend at the lake!

We really enjoyed our stay! House is clean and well stocked. The kids LOVED the paddle board, pedal boat, and kayaks. The cove is quiet and perfect for swimming and paddling. The deck is great for BBQing in the evenings and the view is great! The house was easy to find and access. It is close to the water without a ton of stairs which is nice for the little ones. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Family vacation 2023

The house was amazing. The host was great! Our kids really enjoyed the lake and the things they offered like a paddle boat and some kayaks. We did rent a boat and explored the huge lake one day but overall they wanted to be at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

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

Relaxing cabin!

This was the perfect cabin for a nice, relaxing stay! The house was clean, cove was super quiet despite being right on the water, and the views from the deck were amazing. Fishing from the dock was relaxing and the kids each caught their first (and second, and third) fish ever! Steve is super friendly and considerate of the guests, but also fits right in if you invite him to hang out. ☺️ Loved the place and the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Relaxing week at the Lake

We had a wonderful, relaxing week at the lake. Pleasantly surprised at how quiet our little cove was. Water was lovely-very warm. We spent a lot of time kayaking and floating on tubes, which hosts provided. Excellent communication throughout. We had the pleasure of meeting Steve while we were there. Property was perfect for the 4 of us. Great view from deck. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it, will be back if we are in the area again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our fourth time staying here. Absolutely love this place! Great location, great house, lots of fun things to do. Owners are very responsive and take good care of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen C.

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

Lovely stay

Would rebook
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great Place to Get Away

Great place on a beautiful cove with lots to do and sights to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! The instructions were clear, the house was comfortable and clean, the access to fun things to do and use was above and beyond! I will absolutely recommend this property to everyone I know, and will definitely be booking again! Thank you for giving us great family memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Father’s Day Trip

We had a great time at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rusty B.

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

Motorcycle trip from Michigan

We all had a great time..very nice place on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

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

Awesome weekend at the lake!

Definitely a convenient quiet little cove with good fishing. Looking forward to booking it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

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

Favorite getaway

Our 3rd year there we love it! Tracy and Steve are great!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

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

Shootout Basecamp

We had a blast! Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

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

Perfect Spot

It was a perfect spot for us to be on the lake close to several hot spots with a short boat ride. We were able to spread out and have a lot of fun with our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Family Fun

Sister's weekend getaway. Cabin has everything you might need, comfortable beds, nicely equipped kitchen. Already planning our trip for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

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

Great

Had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

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

Thank you.

They proptry was a great location and very clean. They owners were very nice and helpful going to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy T.

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

Great!

Very comfy, nice porch as well as lake essentials like kayaks and noodles for swimming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn P.

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

Weekend getaway

My family, friends, and I really enjoyed our stay!! Not only was the location easy to get to and not too far of a drive, but ALL of the amenities made our stay relaxing, fun, and easy. From cooking utensils to kayaks, this owner has thought of everything to make our stay amazing and one we won't forget!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021