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Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!

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Large lakeside deck.
Beautiful view from a spacious deck.
Fully equipped kitchen.
Living area
Large deck with grill, table, and seating. An umbrella is available too.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gravois Mills, MO
  • Lake of the Ozarks
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ozarks Amphitheater
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • The Oaks Golf Club at Tan Tar A Resort
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Osage Beach, MO (OSB-Grand Glaize-Osage Beach)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sun Porch

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!

A great get-away for the family, couples weekend, girls weekend, fishing trip, or just a place to relax and get away from it all. A cozy, remodeled lakefront 2-bedroom home in a friendly cove. Enjoy a bright sunroom, large deck, 2-well dock, and PWC lift. This lakefront home is literally just a dozen feet from the lake, with an expansive lake view, great fishing and swimming, and a variety of toys: paddle boat, standing paddleboard, and kayaks. Use our fully equipped kitchen and large gas grill to feed your crew. Sleep up to nine people with 1 king and 1 queen-size bed each in their own bedroom and a fold-out couch and bunk beds (twin on top, full on bottom) in the sunroom. Also, enjoy board games or flat-screen TV with streaming services and a DVD library. There is also a small TV with children's DVDs in the sunroom. A washer and dryer are also available during the summer months.
This home has provided lake fun for generations. You can start building your memories here today. We are located at Mile Marker 45. Gas and groceries are available by water at Mimosa Beach Marina, just across the channel. We are just ten minutes from Laurie, Missouri where gas and groceries are available by land. If you’re interested in shopping or tourist activities, we are 45 minutes from Osage Beach with go-carts, helicopter rides, outlet malls, and numerous restaurants. Being at Mile Marker 45 is great if you have a smaller boat, the boats and waves aren’t as big on this part of the lake as it is closer to the dam. We are also near a couple of great lakeside restaurants: Bear Bottoms with a waterslide and live music and Red Fox who has the best margaritas on the lake. We’ve been enjoying the lake from this location for years! Come be our guest!

(Just in case you missed the house rules we request No pets please and no smoking in the house).

Property manager

Tracy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should have life jackets.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
Not even small ones, sorry.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Small children should wear life jackets whenever they are near the water. We DO NOT provide life jackets.
The driveway is a circle drive that is shared with the neighbors. Please do not block the pull-through area.
Do not park boat trailers on the neighborhood boat ramp.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gravois Mills

Located in Cartwright Cove, a neighbourhood in Gravois Mills, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ozarks Amphitheater and Main Street Music Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ozark Distillery and Brewery and The Cove Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park and Downhill Ruckus. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gravois Mills, MO

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Ozarks - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ozarks Amphitheater - 38 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Bagnell Dam - 41 min drive - 35.3 km
  • The Oaks Golf Club at Tan Tar A Resort - 53 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park - 54 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Ron's Bar & Grill - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Redd’s barbecue - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Dick's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bear Bottom Resort - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! located?

This family-friendly Gravois Mills holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake of the Ozarks, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Proctor Towersite State Wildlife Area and Jacob's Cave. Ozarks Amphitheater and Bridal Cave are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week getaway
We had a great week at, Escape 2 The Lake. Water was still a little cold for crappie to be up in the coves but still managed to pull in a few blue cats and channel cats off the boat dock. One blue being 23.77 lbs. Great little place to stay on the lake. Weather didn't cooperate the whole week we were there but still had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motorcycle trip from Michigan
We all had a great time..very nice place on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father’s Day Trip
We had a great time at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shootout Basecamp
We had a blast! Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the sun!
My family and I loved the location of the property and how secluded we were! Lots of amenities; will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend.
This is our 2nd time booking Tracy’s lake house. Place is clean, comfortable, we had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Get Away
Great place on a beautiful cove with lots to do and sights to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite getaway
Our 3rd year there we love it! Tracy and Steve are great!❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rollie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our fishing trip!
Well maintained, clean and comfortable! Perfect for our annual friends group fishing trip. Friendly and welcoming hosts. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a long weekend at the lake!
We really enjoyed our stay! House is clean and well stocked. The kids LOVED the paddle board, pedal boat, and kayaks. The cove is quiet and perfect for swimming and paddling. The deck is great for BBQing in the evenings and the view is great! The house was easy to find and access. It is close to the water without a ton of stairs which is nice for the little ones. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend at the lake!
Definitely a convenient quiet little cove with good fishing. Looking forward to booking it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Our 3rd time staying!
Once again our family had a great time staying here. This was our 3rd year staying and plan on coming back again in the future. The house has many great amenities, located on a quiet cove, and great communication with the owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
It was a perfect spot for us to be on the lake close to several hot spots with a short boat ride. We were able to spread out and have a lot of fun with our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun
Sister's weekend getaway. Cabin has everything you might need, comfortable beds, nicely equipped kitchen. Already planning our trip for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week at the Lake
We had a wonderful, relaxing week at the lake. Pleasantly surprised at how quiet our little cove was. Water was lovely-very warm. We spent a lot of time kayaking and floating on tubes, which hosts provided. Excellent communication throughout. We had the pleasure of meeting Steve while we were there. Property was perfect for the 4 of us. Great view from deck. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you.
They proptry was a great location and very clean. They owners were very nice and helpful going to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Very comfy, nice porch as well as lake essentials like kayaks and noodles for swimming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jc W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First rental
This was the first time we have rented a house for a vacation. The house was very clean, well organized and stocked. The hosts were great. They were there and greated us when we arrived, answered any questions we had and were available if we needed anything. We would definitely consider staying there again, and will recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
My family, friends, and I really enjoyed our stay!! Not only was the location easy to get to and not too far of a drive, but ALL of the amenities made our stay relaxing, fun, and easy. From cooking utensils to kayaks, this owner has thought of everything to make our stay amazing and one we won't forget!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation 2023
The house was amazing. The host was great! Our kids really enjoyed the lake and the things they offered like a paddle boat and some kayaks. We did rent a boat and explored the huge lake one day but overall they wanted to be at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cabin!
This was the perfect cabin for a nice, relaxing stay! The house was clean, cove was super quiet despite being right on the water, and the views from the deck were amazing. Fishing from the dock was relaxing and the kids each caught their first (and second, and third) fish ever! Steve is super friendly and considerate of the guests, but also fits right in if you invite him to hang out. ☺️ Loved the place and the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
As on our previous stays the accomodations were excellent. Neat and clean, all of the "Oh I forgot's were already taken care of by the host's. VERY peaceful and quiet, Some great fishing, lounging on the deck, reading by the water. We will be back as often as possible. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for small family
We enjoyed our stay at Escape2. The owners were friendly and communicative and the house suited our needs very well. We especially enjoyed the paddle boat and kayaks as well as the baby pool which was perfect for my 8-month old grandson. Recommend stocking up on more bath tissue as we ran out before our stay was over which caused some hassle having to share the last roll between two bathrooms. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for kids!
We took our summer vacation here for the first time at the Lake of the Ozarks. This cabin was perfect for us! All of us loved the water toys the cabin provided and swimming by the dock. We have two littles that are almost 4 and 6 years old. I was a little anxious about the depth of the water near the dock, but as long as they had their life jackets on, they were perfectly fine! The host is very friendly and was great with answering any questions. Their cabin was very well stocked too, didn't need to bring half of things I packed! Such as meat thermometer, tin foil, batteries, even a large stock pot for our annual vacation crab boil! The kids loved the porch area with their own space of a little TV, DVDs and bunkbeds! The host also painted many rocks for the kids to find and was able to keep one! They loved being able to do that! We also visited a nearby cave, winery and Landshark Bar and grill. All was about 30+ minutes, but we still enjoyed our cabin and location enough to be okay with the longer drive to the activities! We hope to be back soon someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracy

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We have been coming to lake for years. We own the home next door and purchased this home when our neighbors moved out. We use this home for over-flow when the whole family comes down and rent it out when we are not using it. We've been coming to this part of the lake for over 15 years. Our kids grew up on the lake and the whole family still comes down regularly. One of our sons was even married lakeside! We love sharing the lake with friends, it's our favorite place to be.

Why they chose this property

This property is located in a cove, but with a view of the main channel. So you're out of the traffic but not hidden away with no view. The house is newly remodeled and quite comfortable. Our favorite place is the sun room or the deck. This location is an easy drive from KC and has only about 1/2 mile of gravel road to traverse. It's close to Laurie, so trips for groceries and gas are quick and easy.

What makes this property unique

There's a dock for your boat and a lift for you PWC. There is a boat ramp just two houses away (it's gravel, so best for 4-wheel drive vehicles) We offer a paddleboat, standing paddleboard, a canoe, and kayaks. We just want you to have as much fun as we do at the lake!!

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