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Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled in the woods, this 7 bedroom/4 bath home on private property bordering the Meramec River offers a serene getaway. Unwind with fishing or relaxing on the large gravel bar, enjoy a bonfire under starry skies, and later sit by the stone fireplace with gas log insert in one of two spacious living areas.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22325 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River

Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation, family reunion or retreat in this new (2016), fully-furnished, 7 bedroom/4 bath home built on private property bordering the Meramec River with a large, private, easy to access, beautiful gravel bar. The 3500SF home sleeps 22 and provides an upper-level and a lower level each with its own kitchen, laundry room, dining and living areas, and outdoor sitting space.

No extra fees for "additional guests", firewood use, gravel bar access, etc.

Guests conveniently enter onto the property through an automated gate with digital keypad without having to exit the car. The motorized gate automatically closes behind the vehicle for additional security. The gate opens automatically when exiting the property.

Nestled beautifully in the woods, a private 1/2-mile gravel driveway takes you past the spacious house and down to a large, beautiful and private gravel bar on the Meramec River. The house sits roughly 1/4-mile from the gate entrance and a 1/4-mile to the private spacious gravel bar on the Meramec River.

Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fishing or relaxing on the gravel bar and later sit by a bonfire or watch the sunset from more than 500 sq. ft. of covered deck. Free firewood provided to guests (for bonfire area only). A local floating venue can be arranged to come and pickup your group for a 7-mile float trip where you finish right at our gravel bar. They will then come get the canoes, kayaks or rafts and you just walk up to the house.

The upper level has a Master Suite with a king-sized bed, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level are furnished with queen-sized beds and share a full bathroom. The lower-level has one bedroom with a king-sized bed, while the three remaining bedrooms are furnished with queen-sized beds. There are two full bathrooms on the lower level. The upper level living room has two queen-sized sofa sleepers while the lover level living room has one queen-sized sofa sleeper and a full-on-full bunk bed. All bedroom mattresses are new, Dr. Greene Sleep System Hadley Acres Super Pillow Top. The house is also furnished with linens & bath towels.

The upper level dining area has a 10' wooden table while the lower level dining area has an 8' wooden table. Both kitchens are fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, deep sinks, gas cooktop stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators (with water and ice dispensers). Both kitchens are also fully equipped with pots/pans, dishes, glassware, cooking utensils, knife sets, cutting boards, outdoor grilling tools, casserole dishes, serving bowls, crockpots, blenders, mixers, coffee pots, dishtowels/washcloths, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits. Both the upper-level kitchen and lower level kitchen have walk-in pantries to store your food and drink.

The large upper-level living room has a stone fireplace with gas log insert and is furnished with a 55" UHD TV, while the lower-level has a 43" HD TV. Both TVs have a premium ROKU stick and remote where guests can log into their favorite streaming services. High speed wireless Internet is provided and telephones are located on each level (for incoming calls & local outgoing calls). HE front-loaded washers and dryers are on both levels with detergent provided. The upper level laundry room also has a sink and folding counter.

Other home features include a semi-private outdoor hot shower, separate thermostats for each level, an insulated floor for sound, two Weber charcoal grills (on the back patio) and over 500 SF of covered deck off the upper level with 4 rockers, a 10' wooden table, and 3 ceiling fans. The large patio at the lower level has a 5' porch swing, an 8' picnic table, and 3 ceiling fans. Adjacent to the back porch, and overlooking the back deck, is a large gravel area with many chairs that circle around a large fire-pit lined with boulders. Firewood to be used exclusively for the fire-pit is provided complimentary to our guests. Two full corn-hole games are provided on the back patio, along with a "Quarters-Toss" game for outdoor use. There is large working dinner farm bell off the back of the house that guests love. There is ample parking located both in front and at the side-rear of the house. All seven bedrooms have an egress window, separate closet, fan, nightstand and suitcase stand.

Spend the day away and enjoy nearby attractions such as local wineries, antique stores, Meramec Music Theatre, Wildwood Springs Concert Series, Onondaga Cave, Meramec Springs or plan a float trip with one of Steelville's local floating outfitters. There are several beautiful wineries close by.

Holiday weekends have a 3 night minimum stay. No camping, tents or campers are allowed on property. 22 people is the maximum number of guests allowed. Flat Rates, meaning NO "additional guest" fees like many other properties listed on VRBO.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • 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.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak

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: 3,500 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 - 26

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

There is an absolute maximum limit of 22 people on the property. We have no "additional guest fees" like many other listed homes.
No bachelor or bachelorette parties.
No tents or campers allowed on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

Property is also known as

New Luxury Home Woods House
New Luxury Home Woods

About the area

Located in Steelville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Onondaga Cave State Park and Huzzah Conservation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Peaceful Bend Vineyard.
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Steelville, MO

What's nearby

  • Meramec River - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Onondaga Cave State Park - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Meramec State Park - 47 min drive - 68.1 km
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology - 50 min drive - 73.0 km
  • Meramec Caverns - 55 min drive - 78.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪City Limits Package and Deli - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Steelville Lanes - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ikes Place - ‬35 min drive
  • Missouri Hick BBQ
  • ‪Chat N' Chew - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Meramec River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mark Twain National Forest and Collins Spring. Onondaga Cave State Park and Huzzah Conservation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at the River Place. This was our 8th year and we are planning to go back next year. Always a wonderful place to visit. One of our families favorite spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TWILLA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and surroundings! House was setup with everything we needed! Kitchen had everything we needed as well, and we cooked almost every meal at the house. The inner tubes were a great addition for the river visits! The raccoons liked to visit at night... made some noise for those sleeping in the basement. Overall, a perfect stay for our family!!! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

Amazing stay at the River Place!

Absolutely incredible stay at the River Place! The property is so beautiful and we made so many amazing memories celebrating Papa's 70th birthday. Plenty of space for 10 adults and 9 kids. Garrison's rafting trip and the convenience of pick up and floating back to the house was an extra bonus. Enjoyed our conversations with the property managers and communication with the owners was top notch. Only thing I wish was different was having more time there to explore more of the property! Hope to be back again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another great stay

Clean, well stocked, and a great location. Love the new gate system!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Annual Weekend Away

It speaks volumes that this was our fifth visit! Such a great location for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Extended family weekend

My siblings and parents plus youngest kids have stay at the River House for the past 6 years. It’s a great property and easy access to the river, a great fire pit with plenty of space for all of the family. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie W.

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

River Place is the Perfect Place

This is our second visit to The River Place. The home is beautiful and has everything we need. Gathering places both inside and out are clean and spacious. Cathy is a great host and we look forward to booking again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya C.

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

The River House

Our family loved our stay! The house has a great set up for a large group. Secluded & quiet with easy access to the river. Convenient to drive a vehicle to the river or a short walk! No complaints from our group of 21, we all enjoyed fishing, kayaking and swimming!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Thanksgiving away from home

The property had everything we needed to make a full Thanksgiving meal. The large table accomodated everyone with plenty of room. The property is beautiful, the owners were so accomodating and responsive. I don't think there was any detail not considered. The kids are already asking when we can stay at River Place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

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

The Best Time

Great house, so clean! I loved everything about this house. The appliances were first rate. The beds were so comfortable, each one of my kids and daughter in laws raved about the mattress
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Amazing home for a group

Our group had a wonderful time at the River Place! There was plenty of room both inside and out for eating and hanging out. The outdoor space was great for all the kids to run around. This was the cleanest rental I've ever stayed in. Absolutely no complaints :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce V.

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Great experience

We really enjoyed our stay. We were there for a work retreat. We are a church staff and it was a great place to get away. The accommodations are really great and there was plenty of room for everyone. We especially liked how well stocked the kitchens were as far as pots, pans, utensils, etc. We did some serious cooking and the kitchen was ready for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

River property

It was a great place for a family getaway. We had family in from out of town and we we’re looking for a place large enough to host our getaway. This was as amazing property. Everyone from the owner to the property manager were wonderful. A big thank you to them both.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Amazing River Place!

We celebrated our 4oth wedding anniversary with a magical stay at The River Place with our four sons, their wives and our eight grandchildren. This amazing place could not have been more perfect for our group. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep, eat, and play. We loved hanging out at the river during the day and by the fire pit at night. It was the most relaxing family gathering we have ever had! I cannot say enough good things about The River Place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Family Floag Weekend

7-bedrooms plus a set of bunk beds were perfect for out three generation family. We prepared meals both inside and on the bbq grill - adequate room for multiple chefs. Accommodations, Meramec River, weather and personal gravel bar were welcomed by our family. The large fire ring provided togetherness, great conversations and awesome peacefulness. Would highly recommend acquiring this property for a family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

The River Place has it all!

The best combined family vacation we’ve ever had! The amenities were perfect and your home is so well designed for large groups. The easy commute made it easy for all to attend. The River Place offers any age the ability to enjoy nature in so many ways. We had a hard time leaving the gravel bar and river each day. Wonderful memories made and we can not wait to return in 2024! Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

The River Place

Everything about this property is wonderful. The house more than met our expectations. So much room - so very inviting & very accommodating. Cathy, the owner, was very gracious & kind. We had a lovely bon fire one night, such a huge treat on a chilly night. We had plenty of table space to eat together & play board games on. The whole week was magical & we all will treasure memories that were made at the River Place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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Annual OLP Friends Float Trip

We go floating 2-3 times a year, mostly at the Niangua and Buffalo. However, this location, house, and river just became my favorite place to float. The private river access was amazing! The outfitter literally picked us up from the house and we floated right back to our house. The house itself is beautiful! It’s large enough for a big group and has several bathrooms available. It feels like a home that is being shared versus a rental, if that makes sense.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna F.

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

Starting a new tradition

We knew within 3 minutes of walking in the door that we were going to make this an annual trip. House was incredible and property is even better than the pictures show. We had plenty of room for our group of 11 adults. We made great use of the awesome fire pit and you really can't put a price on the peace that came from the rockers on the back porch. The gravel bar was perfect and private. It's an easy enough walk but plan to drive down for coolers/chairs/canopies. Thanks for sharing your place with us, can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

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

Loved this house

I’ve been looking at this property for a couple of years and usually wait too late to get a summer weekend! This year I booked early but still the weekends were pretty full! We had a 3 day family reunion with about 20 people. The set up of this house made it seem never too crowded. Having 2 fully stocked kitchens and 3 coffee pots was awesome! The way the bedrooms are situated there are 2 bedrooms with a bathroom in between. The large dining table on the deck and kitchen was great! We had Garrison’s pick us up for a float trip and we floated back to our private gravel bar! Loved everything about this property and hope to return soon! Also great communication with the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean R., WILDWOOD

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The Perfect Place for Connection and Healing

I hosted a women's healing retreat at The River Place, and it. was. PERFECT. The property is beautiful, private, and so peaceful. Having the river just a short walk from the house was great, as was the giant fire pit--lots of spaces and places for people to explore, connect, and find peace. The house itself has an amazing layout with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms so that no one felt crowded or cramped, while there were two large group gathering spaces for all of us to comfortably come together. Everything was spotless, easy to use, and very comfortable. Cathy, the property owner was so kind, accomodating, and responsive. Several of my guests have requested to return to this property for another retreat, and I am very excited to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed and more! The layout was perfect for our large group and everyone had space to spread out. The beach was absolutely beautiful and everything was so private! We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our book club girls weekend. We hope to make it an annual trip! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie O.

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

Friends Weekend

This house was perfect for our group of 13! Everyone had their own bedroom and plenty of space to spread out. The place was very clean and the beds are comfy! We really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful home. We can’t wait to return. Thank you for the thoughtful contents as everything we needed was right there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

Fantastic

Everything was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025