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“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL

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Relax by the fire pit in this serene outdoor space.
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee at the kitchen coffee station, complete with a coffee maker and selection of coffee beans.
Efficient kitchen with appliances, ample storage, and a convenient seating area.
Located in a natural setting, the Mark Twain Lake Visitor Center features a two-story building with lush surroundings.
Relax in a comfortable living space with a sofa, armchair, and dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

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

“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL

Mark Twain Lake area has a lot to offer! Our “Peaceful Retreat” is located just 10 miles from Monroe City, and the property is only 5 minutes from Indian Creek Marina.

Very nice home includes a large kitchen/dining area with a breakfast nook. Large living room with a wood burning stove. We offer free Wi-Fi and there is a 50” Smart TV with Firestick. Three spacious bedrooms that will sleep 8 comfortably with room for setting up the portable queen size bed for added sleeping. Each bedroom has a digital clock with a USB port and charging station for docking your cell phone. Laundry room is well stocked for use during your stay. There is a large, beautiful deck for warm weather enjoyment. A Gas Grill and a Fire Pit for your enjoyment. There is a 2 acre lake for fishing (and you are allowed to keep whatever you catch), swimming & kayaking! No fireworks are allowed. No Smoking or Vaping allowed in the home ($250 fine if it happens) you can do so outside.

Take Hwy 24 South out of Monroe City, to Hwy HH (Indian Creek) turn left. Go to Monroe County Road 581 (blacktop) and turn left. We are 1.5 miles on the right. Turn at the Indian Creek Boat & RV Storage Office sign on the right. Bring your boat (there is parking on the property down by the garage), bring your family and enjoy the peaceful country setting. There is a private 2 acre lake for fishing as well. We (the owners) do live on the property as well with our dogs, but respect your privacy and give you full use of the deck, dock/lake area during your stay, but are here to help if you need anything during your stay!

Early check in may sometimes be available. Please contact us first for availability and fee charge.

Only 30 minutes from Hannibal where you can visit Museums, Mark Twain Cave, restaurants, antique stores and More! And less than 15 minutes to Monroe City!

Property manager

Vicki Poertner

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
“peaceful Retreat” Mtl
“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Monroe City
“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Private vacation home
“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Private vacation home Monroe City
Only 5 Minutes From Indian Creek Marina at Mark Twain Lake!

About the area

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Monroe City, MO

What's nearby

  • Mark Twain Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mark Twain State Park - 24 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Mark Twain State Park Beach - 26 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site - 31 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 52 min drive - 62.0 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Oak Cabin Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Monroe City Nutrition Center - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dugout Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Wedge Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Scoreboard Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL located?

This family-friendly Monroe City holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mark Twain Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mark Twain State Park Beach and Stoutsville Recreation Area. Mark Twain State Park is 10 mi (16.1 km) away.

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“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Awesome place and the host was excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Really enjoyed our time at the property. Plenty of space for the family and very clean and well taken care of. Short drive to Mark Twain Lake for a fun time there too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Fantastic accommodations couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We do a yearly cousins weekend add this property and we love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We had a great time staying here! The owners couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10

This was close to the lake and we really enjoyed our stay! We will definitely come back and stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay! My only regret was we didn’t book a longer stay! My parents joined my husband and I and we all were very comfortable and content. I’d love to come back and stay again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This is a wonderful and peaceful place! We had a great time with our family in the grain bin gazebo. This was our 2nd time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and had EVERYTHING you could possibly need. I would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This is our third year staying here and it was wonderful, as always. They've even made some lovely improvements to the property. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The owners go over and above to assure you a great time. Gorgeous property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

My husband and I were unable to stay but my daughter’s family got to stay. She always talks about how clean and accommodating the house is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The hosts are always wonderful, welcoming and accommodating. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Our recent stay at this Monroe City VRBO was exactly what our family needed for our Stoutsville family visit! When you're traveling with three teenagers, finding a place that doesn't make everyone want to stage a rebellion is practically a miracle—and this place delivered!The location was perfect—close enough to our relatives in Stoutsville that we could pop over whenever we wanted, but far enough that we didn't have to hear Uncle Bob's "when I was your age" stories 24/7 (love you, Uncle Bob!).The kitchen was well-equipped for both my ambitious breakfast plans and the kids' midnight snack raids. Our teenagers actually said they "didn't hate it," which in teen-speak translates to a five-star review.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Excellent time, beautiful location and enjoyable week!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Clean organized and fully supplied with everything you can need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We came to Mark Twain Lake for a family fishing trip. Vicki’s place was awesome. Had everything we needed. Vicki was quick to respond to our questions. Beautiful and peaceful setting, close to boat ramp. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The house is very clean and well-stocked. Beautiful views and the lake provides a lot of activities! We enjoyed sitting outside in the evening. We had a wonderful time! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We love this property and the host’s! See ya again next year!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We wanted to get away for a long weekend with our kids & grandkids and this place was perfect. Close to the marina, wonderful outdoor space and a house that lacked for absolutely nothing! Lots of memories were made this weekend ❤️❤️ Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do the same!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The home and property were beautiful. The owners were kind and accommodating. Zero disappointment and everything we needed was there. It was very comfortable for all 6 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Vicki and George were so friendly and go out of their way to make everything as easy as possible for stay and provide you with anything you would need. Their property is beautiful and peaceful. Large yard for kids to run around and play, nice pond stocked with fish. We truly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The 'Peaceful Retreat" @MTL was everything as advertised AND more. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked with items that we had forgot to bring. Check-in and check-out was easy. The back deck is great for relaxing morning coffee and evening drinks. When travel takes us back to the north side of MTL we will be hoping the Peaceful Retreat @ MTL will be available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This place is so much more than the description. The house, land & lake was beautiful. Property owners were very accommodating and friendly. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Our family will be meeting and staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021