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Private Indoor Pool/Spa, Dog-Friendly, Accessible | Highland Retreat

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Property grounds
Pool
Game room
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 24430.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Hollister, MO
  • Table Rock Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Showboat Branson Belle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Welk Resort Branson Theatre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Branson, MO (PLK-M. Graham Clark - Taney County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

En suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Indoor Pool/Spa, Dog-Friendly, Accessible | Highland Retreat

Find that vacation feeling:

1. 🌼 Spring special: book for arrival between March 20 - April 30 and get up to $500 off when you stay 3+ nights

2. Free attraction 🎟️ tickets with every stay! (Silver Dollar City, The Haygoods, Lost Canyon Cave, and more)

3. Ask us about our ✨ BFR Rewards program

There’s only one Highland Retreat… and you’ve found it! Welcome to the ultimate laidback-meets-luxury retreat for up to 24 guests in Branson.

The magic starts with the view: magnificent vistas of Table Rock Lake from two sprawling decks, plus comfy outdoor living and dining areas for taking in the view.

Just add burgers from the gas grill, a coffee from the Keurig, or a glass of wine from one of Branson’s vineyards.

Next, the perks: your own private, indoor pool and spa. Yep, you read right—an indoor pool you don’t have to share with someone else’s kids!

If your kids do want to make new friends, you also have access to the neighborhood outdoor swimming pool (with waterslide) a short walk away, along with a splash pad and pickleball court. The neighborhood indoor swimming pool is just two streets over.

Then there’s the interior design: inspired by our love of Scotland and a vision of a Modern Castle on the banks of the lake in the Ozark highlands. 😍

And lastly, that indescribable “something.” Our guest Austin sums it up well: “Words don’t describe how relaxing this place is.”

All we know is... the worries you bring to Highland Retreat don’t stick around for long.

Get comfy in one of 6 bedrooms, each with a king bed and its own en-suite bath.

Designed for families, 4 of the 6 bedrooms have both king-size beds and luxury sofa beds for the kiddos or teens. Or pile in with friends to relive your slumber party days.

On a rainy day (or just a relaxing one), queue up a movie in the home theater or play a round of pool. The Family Room also has 2 more sofa beds to round out the sleeping space.

From the convenience of a washer/dryer to baby items and board games, every detail is curated for a cut-above vacation experience.

EV charger: Grizzl-E Classic, Level 2 240V / 40A, UL Certified, NEMA 14-50 Plug
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OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Only 2 minutes to Table Rock Lake and 10 minutes to the Strip, plus no more than 25 minutes from practically anywhere else you want to go in the Branson area, this vacation home is the perfect base to chill out at during your vacation.

Our community of Branson Cove is right off Hwy. 265, and next to the State Park Marina, giving you easy access to the traffic relief routes to move about the Branson area easily.

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SWIMMING POOLS, PLAYGROUND, PICKLEBALL COURT, PATH TO LAKE

Yes, plural is correct -- there are two pools in the neighborhood that you have access to! Both the heated indoor pool and the outdoor swimming pool are a quick walk from the front door, plus the outdoor pool has a super fun water slide and a kids splash area.

The kiddo's playground and the pickleball court are next to the outdoor pool.

The path to the lake is at the bottom corner of the neighborhood. The trailhead is a little steep, but then it's an easy downhill trek to a quiet cove you may splash, wade, and fish in.

You could not be in a more perfect spot for your vacation! See the neighborhood photo with locations marked, and how close you are to all the amenities!

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Public boat ramp – 2 minutes
State Park Marina – 2 minutes
Moonshine Beach – 5 minutes
White Water – 15 minutes
Silver Dollar City – 15 minutes
Shows and shopping – 10 to 25 minutes
World Class Golf Courses – 15 to 20 minutes
Top of the Rock – 12 minutes
Branson Landing – 15 minutes
Thunder Ridge Amphitheater – 15 minutes
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FAMILY REUNIONS

Big families are our jam! We have one of our own—6 kids between us, plus their significant others, and 3 grandkids—so we know how tough it is to keep the peace as your group size increases. Add in the grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and those friends who are like family... and you've got a ton of people to please.

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GETAWAYS WITH FRIENDS

Whether your friends group is couples from your college days, guys golfing and fishing, ladies shopping and winery-hopping, or besties bringing your boats to the lake, this is a perfect place to hang out between adventures.
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ADDITIONAL INFO

- $35 per night per dog plus taxes. Small dogs allowed with pre-approval only. Dogs are not guaranteed to be approved. Please ask first.
- Local tax and cleaning are additional

- Credit card must be on file in case of damages. We will send you an email to authorize a $1 hold after your booking is confirmed. This hold begins 3 days before your arrival and is released 3 days after departure if there is no damage, no excessive cleaning needed, and no house rules are broken.

- Drivers license will be required with our signed guest agreement after you book, along with a selfie holding your photo ID

- We will perform a Guest ID verification securely through our payment processor after you book. The main purpose is to make sure no one has stolen your credit card and used it without your permission.

The Guest ID verification is a two factor authorization that asks you for your phone number and birth date, then it will text you a code to enter.

If the verification fails, we’ll cancel the reservation and void the transaction.

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Special perks when you book with us:

1. Only $699 to book your stay, with balance due 30 days before arrival.

2. No cancellation fee! If you need to cancel before 30 days of arrival, there is no cancellation fee.

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We would love to have you and your family or your group. Don't hesitate to read our reviews from our other Branson Family Retreats homes at Table Rock Lake.

Nat and Tyann
Branson Family Retreats

P.S. See our social media @bransonfamilyretreats for our favorite Branson recommendations, news, and updates.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

You can purchase travel insurance for your reservation! The standard policy covers quite a few reasons for cancellation and applies to your whole traveling group.

Note that all new reservations have the option of purchasing a Cancel For Any Reason insurance policy besides the standard travel insurance policy. You can purchase this when you make your reservation with us, and the insurance is automatically connected to your stay.

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FREE ATTRACTION TICKETS

Get free attraction tickets when you stay with us! Here’s how it works:

1. Book your stay with us

2. Call us to book your attraction tickets for your family/group, number of free tickets depends on the length of your stay

3. We’ll email you the digital tickets

4. You enjoy a fun experience with your family and friends

*To receive the free tickets, you must book the attraction tickets for your family/group members through us at the same time.

**The free tickets are per stay (not per person) and not available as a single ticket on its own.

To redeem the free tickets, you would purchase the tickets for that show or attraction for your whole group through us (Ex: if you have 10 people and were to choose Silver Dollar City for your free ticket in Group B, you would pay for 9 tickets but receive 10 tickets)

📸 TICKET GROUP A

Choose one ticket to any of these shows or attractions when staying 2+ nights:

* Top of the Rock Lost Canyon Cave
* The Haygoods
* White Water
* Fritz’s Adventure (Discover)
* Titanic Museum
* The Track unlimited pass
* Redneck Comedy Bus
* Hollywood Wax Museum
* Aquarium at the Boardwalk
* Wonder Works
* Beyond the Lens

🎢 TICKET GROUP B

Choose one ticket to any of these shows or attractions with any stay of 4+ nights:

* Silver Dollar City
* Showboat Branson Belle
* Dolly Parton’s Stampede
* Reza
* FIVE’r pass (includes: Hollywood Wax Museum, Aquarium at the Boardwalk, Shoot for the Stars mini golf, Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors, and Castle of Chaos)

🦋 TICKET GROUP C

Choose one ticket to any of these attractions when staying 6+ nights (or instead of a Group A or B selection):

* Dogwood Canyon
* Copperhead Mountain Coaster
* Shepherd of the Hills (General Admission)
* Butterfly Palace
* Wild World + Mini golf
* Ferris Wheel

Property manager

Nat and Tyann
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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
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Events

Events allowed
Pre-approved events only, large events require add
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Pets

Pets allowed
$35/nt per dog (max. of 3 dogs)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See listing description for cancellation policy
Credit card will be held on file in case of damages
Drivers license and selfie with ID will be required with signed guest agreement

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Pre-approved events only, large events require add
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hollister

Located in Hollister, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo, while Silver Dollar City and Aquarium at the Boardwalk are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Showboat Branson Belle, or check out an event or a game at The Track. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Showboat Branson Belle - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Moonshine Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Welk Resort Branson Theatre - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Titanic Museum - 11 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Branson, MO (BKG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top of The Rock - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr Gilberti's Place Chicago Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Craig's Cheeky Monkey Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Danna's BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Indoor Pool/Spa, Dog-Friendly, Accessible | Highland Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Indoor Pool/Spa, Dog-Friendly, Accessible | Highland Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Indoor Pool/Spa, Dog-Friendly, Accessible | Highland Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Indoor Pool/Spa, Dog-Friendly, Accessible | Highland Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Indoor Pool/Spa, Dog-Friendly, Accessible | Highland Retreat located?

This family-friendly Hollister holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Rock State Park and Table Rock Lake. Showboat Branson Belle and State Park Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tommy W.

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

Nice View/Deck

Good get away with grandkids on spring break. Other than the dishwasher not working during our stay, everything else was good. Very nice host and they’re bringing by the sweet treat the evening of our arrival. Thank you and we enjoyed them.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Family get away

House was wonderful! We loved having the indoor pool and pool table. Everyone loved the location. 15 minutes to anything we wanted to do. Will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Chastity Y.

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

Bell Christmas

The property was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Perfect for our famil

We were very satisfied with our choice of HIghland Retreat for our family Thanksgiving stay. The house was perfect for 5 adults,, a tweener, and 2 toddlers. Plenty of room to spread out, watch movies and enjoy family time. Would highly recommend .

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Great house!

We had a last minute change in plans and this house worked out perfect for our group! The communication was amazing and the house could not have been better for our large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Branson vacay

Our group consisted of the entire family. 17 people in all. Ages ranged from 2-69. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginette M.

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

Great stay!!

Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Our family had a great time at Table Rock Lake!

The house that we rented through Branson Family Retreats was perfect for our large family! All the adults had their own bedroom/bathroom with plenty of room on the pullout sleepers for the kids. We especially enjoyed spending time on the large deck overlooking the lake. There was ample seating in the kitchen when we shared a meal together but we were also close to many great restaurants when dining out. We took full advantage of the pool and pickleball courts. Tyann and Nat were very welcoming. They even brought us donuts on our first night! We high recommend Branson Family Retreats for your next vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M. E. P.

Family Branson Retreat

We visit Branson once a year with our multi generational family and always need a nice, comfortable place with lots of amenities. We came across this place by accident and so glad we did. It had everything we expected and more. No regrets at all! It was the best place for us! The entire place was clean, spacious, great views, comfortable furnishings, stocked kitchen with lots of various pots and utensils, friendly community, lots to do for all! We all had a great time and looking forward to our next visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Highly Recommend

Wonderful place for a family vacation! Close to area attractions, and plenty of onsite amenities to keep everyone entertained.
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M.

Amazing house!

Our group of girls had an amazing time staying at the Highland Retreat this past fall. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms and bathrooms had more than enough space! Everything was very clean and they had everything we needed (kitchen, pool area, pillows, etc) and the views from the patio are amazing. I would absolutely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

We had a wonderful stay at Highland Retreat

We had a wonderful stay at Highland Retreat. It was the perfect floor plan for a large family and our grandchildren absolutely loved the theater room and indoor pool! A huge bonus for us were the comfortable beds! Our son-in-laws have already requested we come back for our 2025 family vacation. I am also impressed with Nat and Tyann’s dedication and generosity to CASA. I have been a CASA volunteer for 14 years and I know firsthand how important the Court Appointed Special Advocates are to the children in foster care!

10/10 Excellent

Damaris M.

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

Great place.

Everything you need is about 10 to 15 minutes away. Walmart, target, grocery stores, etc. House was equipped with everything we needed. Fully equipped with the basics which made for an easy first night before we hit the stores the next morning for supplies. Rooms are spacious. Bathrooms are clean. Towels and bedding were a little stained but theyre all white so i know how that goes. Pool was great. Had a litfle problem with the heating but it was fixed right away. Overall, great experience. Great place to stay. View was amazing as well. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Advantage S.

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

Christmas paradise

We were so happy with our stay at highland, the property was awesome and we would be happy to spend another Christmas here!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Lawrenceville, Illinois

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

Great place for a large family!

This house was easy to get to and close to all the activities that we wanted to do. The double washers and dryers were especially nice as well as the double refrigerators. It was just as listed and we had absolutely no issues. My only recommendation would be to take your baby gates for the 2 stairways if you have crawlers/toddlers
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P., Jefferson City

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

Amazing Branson Getaway

Our family had an AMAZING time in Branson in this home. Absolutely every moment was enjoyed by everyone. The indoor pool and hot tub made for water fun that was enjoyed by everyone. The home theater was a hit every night as the family watched movies before bedtime. Everyone loved the large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The views from the back decks were amazing and the community pool and pickle ball courts were a big hit as well. The central location to everything Branson was a huge plus. Highly recommended for your next Branson Getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great stay!

The house was great at our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Vanessa T.

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

Nice house!

The house was really nice and convenient for all our family. Its great that all rooms have king bed and there own bathrooms, really convenient and comfortable for everyone. The hostess were always there to answer our question and very quickly as well. Unfortunately the pool turn off and we had cold water and we didn’t get to use it as much since we had little ones other then that our stay was great and would definitely consider it for our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

We had so much fun and the home is beautiful!!!!!

We had a wonderful time! Lots of space for generations of family! There are at least two bedroom on every floor and pull out couches downstairs too! The upstairs has a beautiful catwalk to a private porch/deck! The kitchen and dining room are huge and very clean and well equipped! We actually ate most meals outside on the huge porch on the main level! Two large tables to fit everyone!!! It was great! Indoor pool at the house was like bath water! So relaxing! And we spent quite a bit of time at the outdoor community pool too! A short distance and super fun for the kids! They have a fun slide! We ended our trip with a late movie night and popcorn in the theater room! The sound was amazing! So much fun this week! Thank you for having us and making all the wonderful memories possible! We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

BEST Branson Vacation Rental and Company

We absolutely loved our stay!!! The home was clean, gorgeous, with a great view and we were treated so well throughtout our entire booking process. The pool was so neat and we had plenty of space for everyone!! I will recommend their properties to anyone!! Such a great location too! Yes, the comfiest beds omg!
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10/10 Excellent

shirley w.

Great place to stay!

It is hard to say what we liked best about this house. It has beautiful lake views, Indoor pool and hot tub, large theater room with great sound system or the spacious bedrooms with on suite bathrooms. Kitchen is fully equipped for large gatherings. This house does not disappoint. The community pools and pickle ball courts are also great. The extra special touches were the welcoming gift and Charcuterie board as well as the management company calling the first morning if there were any issues or questions. We would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

Great place!

Words don’t describe how relaxing this place is. Beautiful views of lake, media room, pool table. Perfect retreat for family. Awesome host as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

Beautiful place!

Great place to spend Xmas with a lovely decorated tree to put all your presents under. Loved the pool and billiard's table not to mention the theatre room and comfortable beds! Pretty decks with view of the water. Enjoyable vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

10 days of living as Lairds and Ladies

The amenities and views at the Highland Retreat were unparalleled. My wife and I were looking to spend time with our 9 children 3 of whom are now adults. We were looking to unplug and maybe even rewind a little. The Highland Retreat allowed us the chance to slow down the clock and savor moments. Our first time visiting Branson delivered on fun and memories. Nat and Tyann both reached out to ensure we arrived and enjoyed our stay, these folks care about their guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

The Perfect Branson Vacation Home

My family reserved the Highland Retreat for our group of 9 which included 6 adults, 3 teenagers, and 1 dog. I couldn't possibly say enough things about how great the house was or how great our experience was. Right from the start the reservation process was easy. Everything was outlined and explained. Shortly afterwards I received a link to their welcome book which even further outlined everything possible. This was very convenient for me both in the planning process of our vacation as well as to forward to the two sets of grandparents who were also going. Fast forward to our arrival, and WOW! The house was beautiful! The house was 100% ready for our arrival with our own personally selected door code. The house was perfect for our group. With 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms everyone had their own room and bathroom which made getting ready with 3 teenage girls a breeze. I couldn't believe the amenities in the house - they truly thought of everything from a coffee pot, blender and tools for the grill in the kitchen to full size shampoo, conditioner, and soap in every bathroom. To top it off, we were a party of 9 and there had to have been service for 30! I was very impressed with every detail and every careful consideration made to ensure that we had absolutely everything we could need. My family and I enjoyed the plentiful seating in the living room and dining room where we all ate together for several meals. We loved playing pool and watching movies on the big screen TV with the surround sound while reclining in the theater room. The adults loved drinking their coffee in the mornings out on the balcony overlooking the lake. The balcony also offered great sunset views which were perfect for visiting and grilling. We happened to be here during the Garth Brooks concert and could even see the planes flying overhead before the show and the fireworks after the show all from our balconies. We actually never used the pool or spa, but they would have been great amenities as well. We felt that the price was very reasonable. We would have had 4 hotel rooms and everyone would have been separate. We would have had the expense of breakfast, lunch, and dinner out at restaurants. Instead, everyone had just enough space for privacy or down time, but just enough family togetherness while we still saved money by not eating out for every meal each day. We felt that the location was just right - far enough from the hustle and bustle and traffic of the strip, but close enough that we got to any of our destinations within 15 minutes. The communication before, during, and after our stay was great. I would definitely recommend the Highland Retreat for any family vacation to Branson and we will definitely look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nat and Tyann

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What makes this property unique

- Private indoor swimming pool with spa
- Incredible views from the double decks
- All en suite bedrooms
- Dream kitchen
- Massive family room with pool table and theatre seating

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests