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Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat

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Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat provides amenities, such as a water park and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom47 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat

  • ✨ MAX'S BOATHOUSE BUNGALOW • CREEKSIDE STUDIO W/ POOL ACCESS • SLEEPS 4 ✨

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    🌿 Escape to the peaceful beauty of Max's Boathouse Bungalow, a cozy creekside studio tucked into a quiet Ozarks valley where wooded hills, flowing water, and relaxing comforts create the perfect setting for slowing down and reconnecting. Surrounded by towering trees 🌳 and the soothing sounds of Brushy Creek 💧, this charming retreat offers a quiet nature escape that still keeps you close to the best of the Ozarks.

    Part of a boutique collection of just seven cottages, the bungalow blends rustic warmth with thoughtful modern comfort. Inside, the open studio layout features a queen bed 🛏️, queen sleeper sofa 🛋️, electric fireplace 🔥, fully equipped galley kitchen, and cozy dining area perfect for relaxing after a day exploring nearby attractions.

    ✨ Guests also enjoy newly added seasonal outdoor 🏖️ pool access located just 0.1 mi away — an easy walk from the cottage and perfect for sunny Ozarks afternoons. ☀️

    Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the covered porch ☕🌲, enjoy peaceful evenings beside the Solo fire pit beneath the stars ✨, or gather around the shared creekside seating areas surrounded by nature. While wonderfully secluded, you'll still be within easy driving distance of Dogwood Canyon Nature Park 🌿, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena 🎶, Table Rock Lake 🚤, and Branson attractions 🎭, shopping 🛍️, dining, and entertainment.

    🐾 Bringing your furry companion? One small dog is welcome with prior approval and fee.

    🎟️ Your stay also includes FREE Family tickets to one of 30+ Branson shows plus exclusive golf discounts at Thousand Hills Golf Resort — adding even more value to your Ozarks getaway.

    Whether you're planning a romantic retreat, peaceful weekend, lake adventure, or relaxing nature escape, Max's Boathouse Bungalow offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and quiet woodland charm.

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    🏡 PROPERTY OVERVIEW

    ✦ ✦ Boutique-style studio cottage thoughtfully designed for a relaxing stay
    ✦ ✦ Seasonal outdoor pool access located approximately 0.1 mi away 🏖️
    ✦ ✦ Private covered porch with seating and electric grill 🌲
    ✦ ✦ Adirondack chairs and Solo fire pit for relaxing evenings ✨
    ✦ ✦ Open-concept studio layout with abundant natural light
    ✦ ✦ Located creekside in a quiet valley setting 💧
    ✦ ✦ Part of a boutique cluster of seven peaceful cottages
    ✦ ✦ Streaming-only Smart TV 📺 and free WiFi 💻
    ✦ ✦ One small dog 🐶 welcome with prior approval and fee

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    🎟️ FREE SHOW TICKETS + EXCLUSIVE GOLF ⛳ DISCOUNTS

    ✦ ✦ One set of FREE Family tickets to your choice of 30+ Branson shows and attractions 🎫
    ✦ ✦ Access to discounted tickets for additional attractions and museums 🎟️
    ✦ ✦ Special guest rates at Thousand Hills Golf Resort ⛳
    ✦ ✦ Tickets available for pickup on arrival or sent digitally after check-in

    Offer subject to availability and participating partners.

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    🛏️ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

    ✦ ✦ Queen bed 🛏️
    ✦ ✦ Queen sleeper sofa 🛋️ for an additional guest or child
    ✦ ✦ Sleeps up to 4 guests comfortably

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    🍳 KITCHEN & DINING

    ✦ ✦ Fully equipped galley-style kitchen 🍳
    ✦ ✦ Full-size appliances, microwave, coffee maker, cookware, and dishes
    ✦ ✦ Round dining table perfect for meals or game nights 🎲

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    📺 ENTERTAINMENT & AMENITIES

    ✦ ✦ Smart TV with streaming capability 📺
    ✦ ✦ Free WiFi 💻
    ✦ ✦ Electric fireplace for warmth and cozy ambiance 🔥
    ✦ ✦ Covered porch with outdoor seating surrounded by trees 🌲
    ✦ ✦ Shared fire pit and Adirondack seating by the creek ✨

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    📍 WHAT'S NEARBY

    ✦ ✦ Dollar General — 7 minutes
    ✦ ✦ 86 Vintage Mercantile — 9 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Dogwood Canyon Nature Park — 14 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Persimmon Hill Farm — 18 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Thunder Ridge Nature Arena — 20 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Branson City Limits — 30 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Silver Dollar City — 35 minutes

    Popular Local Dining:

    ✦ ✦ Las Casitas — 5 minutes
    ✦ ✦ The Hop — 7 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Red White & BBQ — 9 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Devil's Pool Restaurant — 25 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Downing Street Pour House — 32 minutes

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    🚤 LAKE ACCESS & BOAT RAMP INFO

    ✦ ✦ Table Rock Lake — short scenic drive away 💦
    ✦ ✦ Cow Creek Boat Ramp — 14 minutes
    ✦ ✦ Old 86 Campground Ramp — 16 minutes

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    🐾 PET POLICY

    ✦ ✦ One small dog (35 lbs or less) allowed with prior approval and $100 pet fee
    ✦ ✦ Dogs must be current on vaccinations and flea/tick prevention
    ✦ ✦ Please leash pets outdoors, keep them off furniture and beds, and crate them if left unattended
    ✦ ✦ Please clean up after your pet and keep vaccination records available during travel if needed

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    📝 THINGS TO KNOW

    ✦ ✦ Reservation holder must be at least 21 years old
    ✦ ✦ Approx. 400–600 sq ft boutique-style cottage
    ✦ ✦ The outdoor pool is seasonal and located approximately 0.1 mi from the cottage. No lifeguard is on duty.
    ✦ ✦ This is a pet-friendly, no-smoking property — 1 dog up to 35 lbs allowed with fees and prior approval. 🚭🐾 Violations may result in additional cleaning fees and/or eviction without refund.
    ✦ ✦ Due to the beautifully secluded Brushy Creek location, some cell carriers may have limited signal in the valley. Most newer phones can connect through satellite-enabled service, allowing you to stay connected when needed. WiFi is provided; however, the area is not suitable for cable. Guests can log in to their streaming accounts for entertainment during their stay.

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    ✨ From peaceful mornings beside the creek to sunny afternoons poolside and relaxing evenings beneath the stars, Max's Boathouse Bungalow offers a cozy Ozarks retreat filled with comfort, charm, and quiet woodland beauty. 🌙🌲

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome

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
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 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

About the area

Located in Blue Eye, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Branson Landing and Tanger Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Silver Dollar City and Aquarium at the Boardwalk. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena or Ballparks of America. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Blue Eye travel guide
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Blue Eye, MO

What's nearby

  • Long exposure of small waterfalls through cliffs next to path
    Long Creek Park
    12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
    Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
    13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • A view from the top of the Niagara Escarpment looking down at a golf course. At Kelso Park along the Bruce Trail in Milton, Ontario during the summer
    Top of the Rock Golf Course
    15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Big Cedar Beach
    14 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
    16 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Branson, MO (BKG)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carol’s Country Cafe
    15 min drive
  • Area 71
    23 min drive
  • Uncle Bucks Fishbowl & Grill
    18 min drive
  • Mill & Canyon Grill Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Connections Family Gathering
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Mark Twain National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Long Creek Park and Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Bent Hook Marina and Thunder Ridge Nature Arena are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Nature-Focused Getaway | Pool + Creekside Retreat Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Erika O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We genuinely enjoyed our stay here from start to finish! The peace and quiet was just what we needed to help us relax and unwind for our 14th anniversary! Everything was thoughtfully laid out and we would visit this exact place again and again! Beautiful property with a small creek included! We REALLY enjoyed this beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well-appointed and cozy home with an exceptionally comfortable bed. We loved relaxing out back with a morning coffee while listening to the babbling stream. The jacuzzi was a wonderful extra that we enjoyed several times during our peaceful stay. We would wholeheartedly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacque S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cabin! Loved the hot tub. There aren’t any closets or places to put clothing, so pack light. Otherwise it’s a perfect getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Rest and Relaxation

It was cute but way smaller than I expected. Was welcomed with bugs or ants in the bathroom so we left a day early. I tried getting ahold of someone but no one would call back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Susie T.

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

Nice little getaway

House was beautiful! Wish I would have paid more attention to details about how far out from Branson it was. Check in was a little frustrating because I didn't get the house code until after the check in time, so the communication was not ideal. However, after i checked in, the contact person was very accommodating. I appreciate their attention to my stay. Would recommend if you are wanting to just chill for a few days or don't mind the distance from town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Pj H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great. Only caviar that wasn't clearly communicated during online booking was hot tub usage. This particular unit does not provide hot tub usage. Didn't not catch that or see that during booking. I advise to make sure you review pictures and invoice if hot tub is something you are interested in. Other than that I would stay again but review more before purchasing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025