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Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe

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Marble Hill Vacation Rental | 2 Story Cabin | 1BR + Loft | 1.5BA | 1,300 Sq Ft
Large Deck | Step-Free Entry | Gas Grill
Living Room | 1st Floor | Air Conditioning & Central Heating
Living Room | 1st Floor | Additional Sleeping | Queen Futon | Twin Bed
Living Room | Cable TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 10120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Marble Hill, MO
  • Place, Southeast Missouri State University
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Wappapello
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe

Escape your worries and prepare for uninterrupted tranquility at this charming 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath plus loft vacation rental! Nestled on 270 private acres, this 125-year-old log cabin puts the area’s serene nature views and outdoor adventure right at your fingertips. Swim, fish, boat, or canoe on the property's 10-acre lake, or explore hiking trails in the Ozarks foothills. After the day’s fun, cozy up next to the fire pit and enjoy a nightcap on the porch with your favorite travel companions!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly | Step-Free Entry | Outdoor Entertaining Space

This alluring and remote homestead provides the ultimate home base for couples, families, or groups of friends looking to enjoy the simple life in the beautiful foothills of the Ozarks.

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Loft: King Bed, 4 Twin Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa, Twin Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: 270 private acres of land w/ hiking trails & 10-acre lake for fishing, swimming & boating, pontoon boat access (no fee), furnished patio w/ living/dining areas, gas grill, fire pit, horseshoes
INDOOR LIVING: Rustic charm, wood-burning fireplace, cable TV, dining table
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, cooking basics & spices, drip coffee maker, dishware/flatware, full knife set, hot water pot, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Air conditioning/central heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, linens/towels
FAQ: Exterior security camera (facing entrance), no WiFi, spotty cell service, owners on-site, stairs required for full access
PARKING: Driveway (10 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Bent Creek Golf Course (12.9 miles), Capaha Park (20.0 miles), Dalhousie Golf Club (20.2 miles), Cape Rock Park (22.6 miles), Cedar Glade Trail (39.7 miles), Shawnee National Forest (72.0 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Bollinger Mill State Historic Site (2.9 miles), Bollinger County Museum of Natural History (10.8 miles), Lazy L Safari Park (15.0 miles), Cape River Heritage Museum (20.7 miles), Southeast Missouri State University (20.9 miles), Century Casino Cape Girardeau (22.0 miles)
WINE + DINE: Jay’s Bar-B-Que (10.6 miles), Jer’s Restaurant (10.6 miles), Hickory House Restaurant (12.4 miles), Steele Crest Winery (15.4 miles), McAlister’s Deli (19.2 miles), Hunter Valley Winery (23.1 miles), The Riverhouse (29.4 miles)
AIRPORT: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (126 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property does not currently have WiFi
- NOTE: The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. An exterior security camera is located at the front gate, facing out towards the entrance. It does not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: While the property does have step-free entry, stairs are required for full access

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Advance

Located in Advance, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mingo Wilderness and Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Marble Hill, MO

What's nearby

  • Bollinger Mill State Historic Site - 32 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Riverfront Bridge Park - 42 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Southeast Missouri State University - 44 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 45 min drive - 66.2 km
  • Lake Wappapello - 49 min drive - 67.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Advance Eagles - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rustic - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Mexicano - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$800, 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.

How much is parking at Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Getaway on 270 Acres w/ Lake: Swim & Canoe located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 32 miles (52 km) of Mingo Wilderness, Mississippi River and Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. Mark Twain National Forest and Stoddard County Civil War Memorial Cemetery are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David

Peaceful

Loved being away from all the noise and just relaxing next to a beautiful pond on a fantastic wooded property. Host was extremely friendly and informative. Dave is a great host. Loved talking with him! Would absolutely return if the chance comes my way!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

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

Weekend Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the Happy Farm. They included so many amenities with no additional fee. The lake was amazing and we spent most of our weekend fishing and swimming. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than the pictures. Cleaner than we expected. Very nice owners. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

Very nice relaxing stay but some things we not quite as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

Quiet and secluded

Nice and quiet place out away from it all. Between the lake and game barn, there was plenty to do for everyone. The hosts are very nice and were always helpful and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Best trip Ever

Was the absolute best trip we have had in long time thank you so much to Dave and rusty they were great at all times we will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Missouri Hunting Trip

Very pleased with both the cabin and the host! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

matt

Loved it

We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

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

Cabin getaway

Myself, fiance and our two dogs enjoy a cabin retronce a year. This year, we were fortunate enough to stay at Happy Farm. It was relaxation at its best and we enjoyed the smores they left us to make over the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawnee D.

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

Rustic Get Away

Fishing was amazing. Rustic is accurate. If you want a getaway deep in the woods, this is the place for you. The lake is fully stocked, and the owners are very friendly. No washer and dryer, so take extra towels if you plan a long stay like we did. Pontoon boat was fun, and the kids loved the trampoline. The Smores were a nice gift waiting for us when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocio K.

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

Couldn't have had a better time!

The remote peacefulness of this location was amazing. Rustic isn't a valued word anymore. Wildly fun to sit on the patio of the cabin and just listen to nature and the rainfall, my gosh! We walked trails, played rounds of games in the gaming cabin. Swam and jumped off that pontoon a dozen or so times. The paddle boards were great too! We totally plan to go back and have already been making plans to see the Happy Farm family again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

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

Perfect for a Long Weekend!

We had a group of 7 stay at the property for an outdoorsy girls weekend and it was amazing! I would definitely recommend staying at least two nights, if only because it really is in the middle of nowhere and you've to take advantage of everything the place has to offer: canoes, SUP, pontoon (included and you take it out yourself), campfire, and trails on site. The one-shower situation can be dicey, but if you stay at the property - who cares? :) Dave & Rusty were extremely communicative and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Everyone in our group agreed that they would be keen to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi R.

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

Rustic Getaway

3 moms and 6 kids under 12 wanted an adventure outside the typical city life! We sure found it! Once we arrived we were in awe of the beauty of the lake. The cabin was rustic and adorable. It had everything we needed for our stay. The lake was so clean and the dock was big and well taken care for. There was so much to do there. The kids loved jumping off the trampoline and the pontoon boat and the adults loved floating and paddle boarding. At night we enjoyed making smores on the bonfire and sitting out on the large deck. Dave and Rusty were the best hosts! So helpful and kind. They have a lovely property and we are thankful they shared it with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Like our own resort!

My family of 9 had such a great time at the amazing Happy Farm! It's the perfect place to relax and have fun. The property is secluded and really felt like we had our own resort! The super sweet owners have a separate house on the property, but we didn't really see them much. Being so secluded, and no wifi and spotty cell service, it was actually nice having them on the property in case anything were to happen. The only thing missing at the property is a washer/dryer, but that wouldn't stop us from coming again. So many amenities we enjoyed- pontoon boat, water trampoline, canoe, kayak, paddle board, pool table, ping pong table, darts, foosball, cards, corn hole, firepit, and hiking trails. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Over myall best getaway ever!

Such a wonderful place to relax and get away from life for a bit. Absolutely beautiful property rich in history with antiques and art work throughout. Rusty and Dave made us feel at home too. They provided everything a kitchen at home has plus a few extras. They even went out of they're way to get sourcream and ice. Inside and out there is so many special touches. And soooo many different things to do too! There is a paddle boat, canoes, kayaks, and a pontoon boat. Hours of trails to walk or ride a bike on too. And the wild life is in abundance. Rusty even had a birthday gift waiting for me when I arrived! And oh the privacy...they really try to stay away from us during our stay but kept a watchful eye in case we needed them. The cabin has games and tons of reading for us too. I could go on and on. Definitely will be returning. My husband and I cannot brag enough! Only thing we would change about the whole place is we wanted a fireplace during my stay. The cabin had a non working fireplace. My husband made up for it by building a fire on the deck. Theres a really great bonefire pit available. It rained the whole time so we didn't get to use it. We would DEFINITELY recommend this little gem!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Pure relaxation

Our family of 7 had a very enjoyable stay! Stunning sunrises, so many opportunities for outdoor activities (running, paddling, swimming, kayaking, biking, fishing) and then stars at night that were some of the best I’ve seen. Simple and pure fun was had by our 5 teens. Watching them bike/paddle/offer to go grocery shopping to get their WiFi fix made us smile.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Amazing place to unplug!!

My friends and I stayed here for Labor Day Weekend and this was the best place we could've found. The owners were so nice and welcoming. There was tons to do in and out of the water. I cannot recommend this place more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Awesome place for families

This place is amazing! The kids (ages 2-8) loved the game barn, water trampoline, canoes and kayaks. Our dogs loved roaming around the property. Everything is there for a campfire. There was enough to do that you don't need to leave the property. The owner is super helpful. The almond cake waiting for us was delicious! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

The hosts were the most amazing people and the property was the most peaceful, beautiful place.

I was amazed, will be booking and going back every year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

C. E.

Quiet, peaceful, secluded

We wanted a quiet secluded place to get away from our usual routine for a few days. The hosts were exceptional and delightfully shared the history of the log cabin and farm. We pontooned around the lake and enjoyed the trails through the woods. We were pleasantly surprised with the welcome treats.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Wonderful getaway!

Happy Farm was a perfect 3-day getaway for our family! Everything was so thoughtfully arranged, and the owners were very kind and accommodating. The cabin and Game Barn could not have been cuter. The lake was perfectly peaceful and clean, and the owners had a variety of boats and kayaks for us to use. Such an easy drive from St. Louis -- we'll be happy to return in different seasons!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan K.

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

Unique forested oasis in rural eastern Missoury

This is a place for those who love history and nature. Old cabin memorabilia is fascinating to read. The cabin itself looks like it came from a fairytale. All listed amenities are present. Owners are very nice and attentive. Private pond is large and lovely. The forested lot is huge, and the property trail system is expansive and fun to explore. I would highly recommend this place for nature lovers and families.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Relaxing getaway w/ recreation included

Whatever you like to do in water/nature, you can find it at Happy Farm! We were two adults, two teens, plus our dog, and we enjoyed: bonfires and s'mores, jumping on the water trampoline, fishing off the pontoon--caught a bass!, ping-pong and foosball in the game barn, floating on the rafts, driving the golf cart, watching wildlife--frogs and hummingbirds, reading on the swinging daybed outside, watching the NBA playoffs at night on the nice flat screen, and talking to David and Rusty and learning about the history of the local town, Advance, "Papa Doc," and the farm. One of the best things is everything is included! All we brought was some food, drinks, fishing stuff, beach towels, and sunscreen. It reminded me a little bit of summer camp as a kid--rustic but comfortable and inviting with lots to explore. A great, safe getaway!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Happy Indeed!

There’s a reason it’s called Happy Farm! It’s beautiful, secluded, and couldn’t have been more what we needed. And great people run it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

True gem of a property & I am hesitant to recommend for selfish reasons! :)

Overall amazing! David and Rusty are wonderful! The property is truly a hidden gem. Our 2 dogs had just as much fun as we did. I am hesitant to recommend it for selfish reason because I want to come back week after week! :) Looking forward to our next visit/stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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