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“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL

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A gazebo with a fire pit and seating, surrounded by a wooden fence, under a night sky with a visible moon.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture frame, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen counter with a coffee machine, jars of coffee beans, and a sign that reads "Coffee and Tea Makes the Perfect Blend."
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a sink, and a coffee maker.
A large, two-story building with a prominent chimney, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mark Twain Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Monroe City, MO
  • Place, Mark Twain Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mark Twain State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mark Twain Cave
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room 1

1 King Bed

Guest Room 2

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Monroe City

Located in Monroe City, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Lake, while Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site and Shelby Coutny Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Monroe City, MO

What's nearby

  • Mark Twain Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mark Twain State Park - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 39 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Rockcliffe Mansion - 39 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Mark Twain Cave - 43 min drive - 67.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hitching Post - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Wildin' Out At The Cabin - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bk's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dawn, s Doggie Delights - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL?

On-site parking is available at the 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, 0.4 mi (0.7 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 (16.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the house and property! Perfect little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the home to be very comfortable with plenty of room for our group of 8. It was clean & well-stocked in all rooms of the house, as well as the outdoor areas with materials for having a nice campfire in the evening. The hosts were friendly & easy to communicate with. All in all, a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to enjoy all the views, close to the boat ramp, short drive to wherever you want to go. Hosts are so friendly and welcoming. So happy we chose to stay here this weekend. Will most likely be back. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place and the host was excellent!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If there were more stars to give I would. Top notch, great experience, exactly what we were looking for. Host is amazing.. couldn’t ask for a better one!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Beautiful property with gracious hosts. As close to Indian creek marina as you can be.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Resort

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Very clean and well stocked. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lot of things provided you would not expect. Coffee, zipper bags, foil,, and some chips. Very well equipped kitchen. Excellent furniture, and great deck. Visits from a dog named Katie were nice too. Would be great for kids also, with pond for swimming and fishing. Best VRBO I have been to.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Host was wonderful and the property was exactly what our company needed for our work crew. Will definitely book with them again.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2021
Thank you. Our goal is to make sure our guests have everything they need, plus more. We look forward to having your crew stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place!

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousins weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome, clean place!

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time!

We have stayed at this house many times because it is a lovely location. The patio and gazebo are our favorite! The owners are the nicest people!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Excellent Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get- away. Peaceful, quiet, clean and comfortable. Vicki thought of everything you could possibly need! Definitely will plan on staying here when we return to the area. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property with many extras! Enjoyed so much we rebooked!

A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coaches and Spouses

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at the Peaceful Retreat.

The house is very clean with a lot of amenities! We didn’t get to spend much time there but sure enjoyed it when we came back to relax and go to bed. Nice and cool and very comfortable. Beds are great and the bathrooms are outfitted with many skin care items.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Perfect stay for our girls’ weekend! Plenty of space indoors in a quiet setting. We especially loved the outdoor fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience, as always!

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
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