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“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL

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Grain Bin Gazebo w/Fire Pit
Large Deck
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Monroe City, MO
  • Place, Mark Twain Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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

About this property

“Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL

Mark Twain Lake area has a lot to offer! Our “Peaceful Retreat” is located just 10 miles from Monroe City, and the property is only 5 minutes from Indian Creek Marina.

Very nice home includes a large kitchen/dining area with a breakfast nook. Large living room with a wood burning stove. We offer free Wi-Fi and there is a 50” Smart TV with Firestick. Three spacious bedrooms that will sleep 8 comfortably with room for setting up the portable queen size bed for added sleeping. Each bedroom has a digital clock with a USB port and charging station for docking your cell phone. Laundry room is well stocked for use during your stay. There is a large, beautiful deck for warm weather enjoyment. A Gas Grill and a Fire Pit for your enjoyment. There is a 2 acre lake for fishing (and you are allowed to keep whatever you catch), swimming & kayaking! No fireworks are allowed. No Smoking or Vaping allowed in the home ($250 fine if it happens) you can do so outside.

Take Hwy 24 South out of Monroe City, to Hwy HH (Indian Creek) turn left. Go to Monroe County Road 581 (blacktop) and turn left. We are 1.5 miles on the right. Turn at the Indian Creek Boat & RV Storage Office sign on the right. Bring your boat (there is parking on the property down by the garage), bring your family and enjoy the peaceful country setting. There is a private 2 acre lake for fishing as well. We (the owners) do live on the property as well with our dogs, but respect your privacy and give you full use of the deck, dock/lake area during your stay, but are here to help if you need anything during your stay!

Early check in may sometimes be available. Please contact us first for availability and fee charge.

Only 30 minutes from Hannibal where you can visit Museums, Mark Twain Cave, restaurants, antique stores and More! And less than 15 minutes to Monroe City!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Any damage done to the property and contents during the stay will be the rental parties responsibility.
If more people show up than is on the booking it can be cause for immediate cancellation.
No Smoking or Vaping in the home. A $250 fine if this happens. Smoking is allowed outside.

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

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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Monroe City, MO

What's nearby

  • Mark Twain Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mark Twain State Park - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 39 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Mark Twain Cave - 43 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Oakley Lindsay Center - 54 min drive - 93.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildin' Out At The Cabin - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hitching Post - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lake Time Coffee and Cones - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel Mariachi - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at “Peaceful Retreat” @ MTL on 16 May 2026 start from AU$264, 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 “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, 0.8 mi (1.2 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 (16.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron & Erica S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Resort

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

10/10 Excellent

joshua c.

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

Awesome place

We had a great time staying here! The owners couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mickey K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Autumn F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaci P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

10/10 Excellent

becky c.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie S.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay! My only regret was we didn’t book a longer stay! My parents joined my husband and I and we all were very comfortable and content. I’d love to come back and stay again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Very clean with a welcoming home like atmosphere. Vicki has thought of lots of little details, like having beach towels, so just bring your swimsuits. Roasting forks, so just bring the marshmallows. I definitely would rent this house again and highly recommend it as a great place to stay when you are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

Beautiful scenery calm and quiet with surrounding sounds of nature. Some great fishing, a place to swim. Way more appliances and utensils then expected. Definitely a 10/10 and will visit there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Wonderful stay!

My husband and I were unable to stay but my daughter’s family got to stay. She always talks about how clean and accommodating the house is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Vicki Poertner

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