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Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access

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Welcome to Deep Forest Retreat—a charming and inviting getaway tucked into nature's beauty.
Vaulted ceilings and large windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and airy atmosphere.
These pools are so cool in the summer!
Let the fun begin in our ultimate game room! Enjoy a round of pool, retro arcade games, or simply relax in the cozy seating area with a large TV. Perfect for family and friends to create lasting memories together!
Relax in the luxurious master bedroom, featuring stylish decor, plush bedding, and a calming atmosphere to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 19260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Hollister, MO
  • Top of the Rock Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Welk Resort Branson Theatre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Titanic Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Branson, MO (PLK-M. Graham Clark - Taney County)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Game Room

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room 2

1 King Bed

Guest Room 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room 4

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom 1

2 Cribs, 1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Guest Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Master Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access

Home Details:

The main level features a combined kitchen, dining, and living room. Stairs lead upstairs and to a downstairs level. Here are some details about those spaces.

KITCHEN (Main Level)

A medium sized but very functional kitchen with all the basics. Granite countertops and appliances.

◈Coffee and tea bar
◈Blender, hand mixer, griddle and Instapot
◈Glass top electric stove with oven
◈Pots, pans, and cooking utensils
◈Dishes and utensils
◈Coffee mugs and wine glasses

DINING ROOM (Main Level)

The dining area divides the living room and kitchen space, allowing a large group to be together while having plenty of space to relax. Here is a list of features:

◈12 ft table with seating for 14 plus more dining seats around the main level
◈additional dining space at the kitchen island for 4 people,
◈additional people will be able to sit in the living room
◈additional people will be able to use the adjacent patio for dining.
◈Sliding glass door to the patio featuring a 6 chair table and BBQ grill.

LIVING ROOM (Main Level)

A large open place to relax and unwind or enjoy time with friends and family.

◈Comfortable sofa and chairs, with ottoman seating available
◈Large 4K TV with Roku streaming device
◈Large windows with views of the Ozark mountain environment
◈Power blinds with remote
◈Adjacent covered deck with a large patio table and grill.

BEDROOMS

Total sleeping capacity is 20 people (19 adults plus 1 toddler or small child in the kid bed. Babies are welcome!)

Comfortable beds and linens in every bedroom. Blackout curtains or shades in every bedroom. All the beds, including the bunks and loft, are able to sleep an adult except the toddler bed in the main level master kid room. Comfortably sleeps 14 adults without sleeping on the top bunks or twin XL bunks. No children under 6 years on the top bunk or the loft.

◈Master Bedroom 1: Upstairs, King Bed, ensuite bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, desk for any remote working need. Includes charging stations on each nightstand and a wall mounted Roku TV.

◈Master Bedroom 2: Main Level, King Bed, ensuite bathroom with separate shower and jacuzzi tub. Includes charging stations on each nightstand and a wall mounted Roku TV. The walk-in closet features a toddler/young child bed with window.

◈Guest Room 3: Main Level, King Bed, Twin XL loft, bathroom next door. Includes charging stations on each nightstand and a wall mounted Roku TV.

◈Guest Room 4: Downstairs, King Bed. Includes charging stations on each nightstand and a wall mounted Roku TV. Shares a bathroom with Rooms 5 and 6.

◈Guest Room 5: Downstairs, Queen Bed, Twin XL low bunk bed. Includes charging stations on each nightstand. Shares a bathroom with Rooms 4 and 6.

◈Guest Room 6: Downstairs, Queen over Queen Bunk Bed. Includes charging stations on each nightstand. Shares a bathroom with Rooms 4 and 5.

◈Game room: Downstairs, pull-down Queen Lori Wall bed. (Available upon request).

◈Infants/Toddlers: 2 pack’n’play baby beds and 1 highchair available. A wall mounted baby gate is available upon request. We do not provide a sound machine or baby monitor.

BATHROOMS

◈All bathrooms are provided with 2 rolls of toilet paper to get you started.
◈Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided.
◈Towels, hand towels, and wash rags are provided.
◈Makeup removal towels are provided.
◈One hair dryer in each bathroom.

GAME ROOM

Designed for indoor fun, entertainment, and lounging, this comfortable space invites guests to relax and enjoy their downtime at DFR.

◈Pool Table
◈Arcade
◈Video Game Console
◈Games
◈Books
◈Movies
◈65” Smart ROKU TV
◈Comfortable reclining sofas

LAUNDRY

The laundry room off the game room area includes a Samsung Bespoke Stacked washer and dryer. Iron and ironing board are available. Limited laundry pods are provided for use.

OUTDOOR SPACES OF DFR

◈The patio off the main living area is covered and has views of the surrounding nature and mountain hills. Enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee on the patio in the morning, or enjoy some BBQ on the grill while watching the sunset in the evening.
◈The covered and screened patio off the game room features a hot tub and some seating. This hot tub is available year round!
◈The front porch features views of the beautiful homes of Branson Canyon and two rocking chairs.

BRANSON CANYON SHARED AMMENITIES

Branson Canyon has many amenities shared amongst all the homes. They are well kept and open for guests to use if in season.

◈A two-level pool, with a new pool slide (2022)
◈Lounge chairs
◈Splash pad
◈Playground
◈Short nature trail
◈Basketball court
◈Club House featuring lots of sitting areas for large gatherings, a TV area, a workout area with basic cardio equipment, and a game room with a pool table and foosball table.

PLEASE NOTE:

◈ Winter weather will often make the roads slick. HWY P coming into the neighborhood can be tough to navigate in slick conditions.
◈ No lifeguard on duty at the pool.
◈ Ring doorbell with camera is next to the front door.
◈ Quiet hours from 11 PM – 8 AM per HOA.
◈ No smoking or vaping inside or on the patios.
◈ Per HOA rules: No buses, oversized vehicles, boat or trailer parking available at the house or in the neighborhood. Contact me to discuss options.

Please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you plan your stay!

Guest Access

Guests have access to the entire home.

◈ No amplified sound is permitted outside at any time.
◈ Max overnight occupants 20 (19 adults, 1 toddler, plus any babies)
◈ You must be 25 years or older to book this property.
◈ We welcome friendly, house-trained dogs that are identified on the reservation at booking. Any unregistered pets will result in a $200 fee to pay for additional cleaning.
◈ Please note our occupancy includes the toddler bed, bunks, and murphy bed. All beds except the toddler bed can comfortably fit an adult.

Parking Details:

◈ 2 cars in driveway.
◈ 2 car overflow parking to the right of the house on a gravel pad (any guest in the neighborhood can use it)
◈ Overflow parking up the hill a short walk from DFR (up a steep hill however)

NEARBY BRANSON ATTRACTIONS

You are only:
◈10 minutes to the State Park Marina (closer lake access is 3 minutes away)
◈15 minutes to Branson downtown and Branson Landing
◈15 minutes from Payne’s Valley Golf Course
◈12 minutes from Top of the Rock Golf Course
◈25 minutes from Silver Dollar City
◈20 minutes from W 76 Branson Attractions (Museums, entertainment shows, Family activities, The Aquarium at the Boardwalk)
◈20 minutes to Shepherd of the Hills Expressway attractions (Promise Land Zoo)

Property manager

Whitney Griffith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love children and all are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
House-trained Dogs only, will charge for pet damag
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking, No Parties, No Pets, Minimum renter age is 23. No lifeguard on duty at the pool.
Ring doorbell with camera is next to the front door. Quiet hours from 8 AM – 10 PM per HOA. No smoking or vaping inside, fine is $500.
No amplified sound is permitted outside at any time. Max overnight occupants 20. You must be 23 years or older to book this property.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hollister

Located in Hollister, this holiday home is near theme parks. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Aquarium at the Boardwalk and White Water. Travelling with kids? Consider Silver Dollar City and Showboat Branson Belle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hollister, MO

What's nearby

  • Table Rock Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Top of the Rock Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Welk Resort Branson Theatre - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Titanic Museum - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Highway 76 Strip - 16 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Branson, MO (BKG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Top of The Rock - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Patio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr Gilberti's Place Chicago Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access on 13 May 2025 start from NZ$1,108.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Branson Gem | Stylish Lodge Stay with Pool Access located?

Located in Hollister, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Table Rock Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Showboat Branson Belle and Big Cedar Beach. Lake Taneycomo and White River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

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

Amenities were great!

Property was just like pics. Clean and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin M.

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

Family- oriented, peaceful stay

Wonderful house with clean amenities, plenty of indoor activities, a quiet neighborhood, and fun hills in the neighborhood to walk! We loved the design and the porches! Would definitely recommend for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Amazing Place

This was exactly what we needed!!! This place is beautiful and perfect for our family!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie F.

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

Family Christmas Trip

This house had enough room for my adult family of 12. It was clean and easy to access. We enjoyed the Christmas decorations, game room & hot tub. It was close to the places we planned to visit and was easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Greene vacay

The house was clean with more amenities than i expected. The tuberware came in handy after dinner on the night we arrived. Ample amount of towels to fit our large group. The kids loved the game room. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Great Rental

This was a great place and the location was amazing. Walking distance to the brewery and short drive to all the golf courses in the area. House was amazing and perfect for a golf vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

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

Super Responsive

Wonderful accommodations and an extremely responsive host if/when we had a question! Loved our family time there and everyone was very comfortable. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

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

Branson Gem

We had a group of family and friends stay a weekend. The location was close and convenient to every thing we needed. The house was beautiful and one of the Best appointed properties we ever stayed at, Was well stocked, . The kitchen was incredible, The beds extremely comfortable. We would hundred percent come back and stay at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Family Fun!

We loved our stay. The house was plenty big for our group, not once did we feel like we were on top of each other. Kids loved the downstairs and the little toy room in the master bedroom. The beds were comfy. The kitchen had all the things we needed to prepare meals and treats. We loved the giant table for eating and playing games/cards. We had everything we needed for our family gathering and multiple birthday celebrations. A bit about the neighborhood, first it's hilly. We are walkers because of our dogs. I personally loved our morning/evening walks and was thankful for a good bum workout. There are only two parking spaces in front of the house, but there are two overflow spaces between the house and the neighboring house. The community pool was a hit! Our kids loved the daily visit to the pool even after their lake time and never once complained about having to walk up the hills :) Whitney was easy to get ahold of and work with. She was quick to respond to any of my questions and even helped us find the most friendly/picturesque marina for our boat. Overall we had an amazing first visit to the area. If you have a big gather coming up this is the place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

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

Great for Family Gatherings

Excellent location with access to Table Rock Lake and Branson nearby. Beautiful home, super clean, kitchen had all of the things you need to host a large gathering. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

A wonderful Easter weekend

We enjoyed our time in Branson at this wonderful Vrbo. The host was great and the house was very comfortable. We had a family of 11 and everyone had a great time. Very close to Big Cedar and Top of the Rock. Our kids loved the hot tub and pool table. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Spring Break

This house exceeded our expectations. Our family of 5 and my sister in laws 5 were very comfortable and had a couple of bedrooms left over. Our plan was to do all the Branson things (go-karts, arcades, etc…) but our 6 kids loved the house so much they didn’t want to leave. They were either playing pool, in the hot tub or playing basketball at the court down the street the whole time. I don’t think they even used their phones or Xbox’s the whole time we were there which is saying a lot for 6 kids 8-15. The host was very responsive and they provided everything you could think of to make our stay great. We especially loved the large dining table that fit our whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

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

Absolutely perfect

We had a large family group stay for 5 days over Christmas. The house was in fantastic condition and so clean on our arrival. We loved all the little touches of decorations for Christmas! Location was great as it was outside of the busy part of Branson. Only about 10 min to grocery stores and some fast food places in Hollister. Kids absolutely loved the pool table in the basement and spent most of their time playing there. We loved that there was plenty of seating and dishes for a large group. Communication throughout booking was so responsive. We will definitely look into staying again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Great family home

House was amazing there was plenty of space and dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davy H.

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

Best stay in Branson with family

The house was amazing. Every amenity we needed was there. It was spacious and clean and easy access to wherever we wanted to go. My family said it was the best place we ever stayed as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

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

Family getaway

Host was very easy to communicate with. The home is beautiful. We enjoyed our weekend stay at Branson. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Perfect Family Getaway Place!!

Whitney was great hostess an so easy to work with!! The house had plenty of room for the all of us! Perfect location for quick trip to town, and very nice an quiet neighborhood. Will definitely go back to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

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

Summer vacation

Can’t say enough about this property! Location AWESOME! 10 min from all the activities in Branson Lake access Golf course One of my top 3 rentals in 20 yrs!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B., Kansas

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

Great family get away

This rental was perfect!!! We’ve used VRBO several times and this was one of the best rentals. Our family had plenty of room to spread out and we loved the game room and huge dining table. The host supplied so many little extras that made our visit care free. We absolutely we return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Love F.

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

Family get-a-way

Property has overload of bedrooms & beds. Nice basement area to hangout & play games. The only down side was the one A/C unit could not keep up with the extreme heat. Noticed other homes in the area had two A/C units. Home owners were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reva M.

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

Great house!

Great house for the size of our group. Great location away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

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

Awesome host and property!

We stayed for a business planning retreat for 2 nights. The house was awesome for meetings with plenty of space and nice natural light. Whitney is the host and was EXTREMELY accommodating for our group. She set up a lunch order and delivery on two days with just a headcount and budget to work with and it worked out perfectly with no headaches. We would 100% come back here for another stay. The neighborhood is really nice and quiet, and it seemed like a lot of families were enjoying the community pool. Location is great - close to Top of the Rock area and a short drive to several marinas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

June S.

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

Fun Home for Family

All 10 of us were pleased with the home and the accommodations. There was plenty of space for all to spread out and do their thing. The teens liked the lower level with the pool table, arcade, and games. The kids never once said, "We're bored or what can we do?" With the games and the pool, they kept busy when we were at the house. The adults had the deck, living room, and hot tub where they could sit and visit.The time went fast which meant that everyone was having a good time. Yes, we would like to go there again, and Whitney was very helpful with all my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Fabulous family reunion!!!

It was perfect for our five different families!!! The basement with pool table, video game, hot tub & three bedrooms - one bath was perfect for the families with little ones!! The top floor was perfect for the couple with no kids!!! The main floor was fabulous with the long dining table for everyone to sit at and enjoy a meal or play games!!! The closet with the little bed was perfect for the tiniest guest who loved sleeping in it!! All the amenities were perfect!!! No doubt that this home away from home is a FIVE star all around!!! The owner was so pleasant to work with!!! She responded immediately to any questions that we had!!! Thank you for making our family weekend so special!! The OK & TN “C” families!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Amazing!

We absolutely loved this home. It was beautiful. It kept 11 kids, ages 4-17, occupied. There was plenty of bed space for our group of 17. There was also plenty of towels/rags and dishes. This home had everything we needed, and then some. It was the most stocked home I've ever rented. She truly has thought of everything, from dishware for toddlers to shampoo, conditioner, and soap in all the bathrooms. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Whitney Griffith

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We are the Griffith's and love traveling and experience other vacation rentals. We hope that our place reflects the best parts of what we enjoyed during our travels.

We are a family of 4 so we also understand traveling with children and aim to make that a little easier for our guests.

Why they chose this property

We love traveling to Branson every year with extended family and friends. There is something to do for all ages. Ask us about for our recommendations and send us yours!

What makes this property unique

We designed the home ourselves, and aimed to have subtle hints of Branson Attractions around the house. The details make this home fun and peaceful for all ages.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests