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Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 22325 sq m
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Steelville, MO
- Place, Meramec River
- Place, Onondaga Cave State Park22 min drive
- Place, Onondaga Cave24 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
2 Double Sofa Beds
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Outside Semi-Private Hot Shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Home in Woods w/ Easy Access to Large Private Gravel Bar on Meramec River
Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation, family reunion or retreat in this new (2016), fully-furnished, 7 bedroom/4 bath home built on private property bordering the Meramec River with a large, private, easy to access, beautiful gravel bar. The 3500SF home sleeps 22 and provides an upper-level and a lower level each with its own kitchen, laundry room, dining and living areas, and outdoor sitting space.
No extra fees for "additional guests", firewood use, gravel bar access, etc.
Guests conveniently enter onto the property through an automated gate with digital keypad without having to exit the car. The motorized gate automatically closes behind the vehicle for additional security. The gate opens automatically when exiting the property.
Nestled beautifully in the woods, a private 1/2-mile gravel driveway takes you past the spacious house and down to a large, beautiful and private gravel bar on the Meramec River. The house sits roughly 1/4-mile from the gate entrance and a 1/4-mile to the private spacious gravel bar on the Meramec River.
Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fishing or relaxing on the gravel bar and later sit by a bonfire or watch the sunset from more than 500 sq. ft. of covered deck. Free firewood provided to guests (for bonfire area only). A local floating venue can be arranged to come and pickup your group for a 7-mile float trip where you finish right at our gravel bar. They will then come get the canoes, kayaks or rafts and you just walk up to the house.
The upper level has a Master Suite with a king-sized bed, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level are furnished with queen-sized beds and share a full bathroom. The lower-level has one bedroom with a king-sized bed, while the three remaining bedrooms are furnished with queen-sized beds. There are two full bathrooms on the lower level. The upper level living room has two queen-sized sofa sleepers while the lover level living room has one queen-sized sofa sleeper and a full-on-full bunk bed. All bedroom mattresses are new, Dr. Greene Sleep System Hadley Acres Super Pillow Top. The house is also furnished with linens & bath towels.
The upper level dining area has a 10' wooden table while the lower level dining area has an 8' wooden table. Both kitchens are fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, deep sinks, gas cooktop stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators (with water and ice dispensers). Both kitchens are also fully equipped with pots/pans, dishes, glassware, cooking utensils, knife sets, cutting boards, outdoor grilling tools, casserole dishes, serving bowls, crockpots, blenders, mixers, coffee pots, dishtowels/washcloths, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits. Both the upper-level kitchen and lower level kitchen have walk-in pantries to store your food and drink.
The large upper-level living room has a stone fireplace with gas log insert and is furnished with a 55" UHD TV, while the lower-level has a 43" HD TV. Both TVs have a premium ROKU stick and remote where guests can log into their favorite streaming services. High speed wireless Internet is provided and telephones are located on each level (for incoming calls & local outgoing calls). HE front-loaded washers and dryers are on both levels with detergent provided. The upper level laundry room also has a sink and folding counter.
Other home features include a semi-private outdoor hot shower, separate thermostats for each level, an insulated floor for sound, two Weber charcoal grills (on the back patio) and over 500 SF of covered deck off the upper level with 4 rockers, a 10' wooden table, and 3 ceiling fans. The large patio at the lower level has a 5' porch swing, an 8' picnic table, and 3 ceiling fans. Adjacent to the back porch, and overlooking the back deck, is a large gravel area with many chairs that circle around a large fire-pit lined with boulders. Firewood to be used exclusively for the fire-pit is provided complimentary to our guests. Two full corn-hole games are provided on the back patio, along with a "Quarters-Toss" game for outdoor use. There is large working dinner farm bell off the back of the house that guests love. There is ample parking located both in front and at the side-rear of the house. All seven bedrooms have an egress window, separate closet, fan, nightstand and suitcase stand.
Spend the day away and enjoy nearby attractions such as local wineries, antique stores, Meramec Music Theatre, Wildwood Springs Concert Series, Onondaga Cave, Meramec Springs or plan a float trip with one of Steelville's local floating outfitters. There are several beautiful wineries close by.
Holiday weekends have a 3 night minimum stay. No camping, tents or campers are allowed on property. 22 people is the maximum number of guests allowed. Flat Rates, meaning NO "additional guest" fees like many other properties listed on VRBO.
A 2-minute video of the home is provided in the photos.
No extra fees for "additional guests", firewood use, gravel bar access, etc.
Guests conveniently enter onto the property through an automated gate with digital keypad without having to exit the car. The motorized gate automatically closes behind the vehicle for additional security. The gate opens automatically when exiting the property.
Nestled beautifully in the woods, a private 1/2-mile gravel driveway takes you past the spacious house and down to a large, beautiful and private gravel bar on the Meramec River. The house sits roughly 1/4-mile from the gate entrance and a 1/4-mile to the private spacious gravel bar on the Meramec River.
Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fishing or relaxing on the gravel bar and later sit by a bonfire or watch the sunset from more than 500 sq. ft. of covered deck. Free firewood provided to guests (for bonfire area only). A local floating venue can be arranged to come and pickup your group for a 7-mile float trip where you finish right at our gravel bar. They will then come get the canoes, kayaks or rafts and you just walk up to the house.
The upper level has a Master Suite with a king-sized bed, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level are furnished with queen-sized beds and share a full bathroom. The lower-level has one bedroom with a king-sized bed, while the three remaining bedrooms are furnished with queen-sized beds. There are two full bathrooms on the lower level. The upper level living room has two queen-sized sofa sleepers while the lover level living room has one queen-sized sofa sleeper and a full-on-full bunk bed. All bedroom mattresses are new, Dr. Greene Sleep System Hadley Acres Super Pillow Top. The house is also furnished with linens & bath towels.
The upper level dining area has a 10' wooden table while the lower level dining area has an 8' wooden table. Both kitchens are fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, deep sinks, gas cooktop stoves, dishwashers and refrigerators (with water and ice dispensers). Both kitchens are also fully equipped with pots/pans, dishes, glassware, cooking utensils, knife sets, cutting boards, outdoor grilling tools, casserole dishes, serving bowls, crockpots, blenders, mixers, coffee pots, dishtowels/washcloths, fire extinguishers, and first-aid kits. Both the upper-level kitchen and lower level kitchen have walk-in pantries to store your food and drink.
The large upper-level living room has a stone fireplace with gas log insert and is furnished with a 55" UHD TV, while the lower-level has a 43" HD TV. Both TVs have a premium ROKU stick and remote where guests can log into their favorite streaming services. High speed wireless Internet is provided and telephones are located on each level (for incoming calls & local outgoing calls). HE front-loaded washers and dryers are on both levels with detergent provided. The upper level laundry room also has a sink and folding counter.
Other home features include a semi-private outdoor hot shower, separate thermostats for each level, an insulated floor for sound, two Weber charcoal grills (on the back patio) and over 500 SF of covered deck off the upper level with 4 rockers, a 10' wooden table, and 3 ceiling fans. The large patio at the lower level has a 5' porch swing, an 8' picnic table, and 3 ceiling fans. Adjacent to the back porch, and overlooking the back deck, is a large gravel area with many chairs that circle around a large fire-pit lined with boulders. Firewood to be used exclusively for the fire-pit is provided complimentary to our guests. Two full corn-hole games are provided on the back patio, along with a "Quarters-Toss" game for outdoor use. There is large working dinner farm bell off the back of the house that guests love. There is ample parking located both in front and at the side-rear of the house. All seven bedrooms have an egress window, separate closet, fan, nightstand and suitcase stand.
Spend the day away and enjoy nearby attractions such as local wineries, antique stores, Meramec Music Theatre, Wildwood Springs Concert Series, Onondaga Cave, Meramec Springs or plan a float trip with one of Steelville's local floating outfitters. There are several beautiful wineries close by.
Holiday weekends have a 3 night minimum stay. No camping, tents or campers are allowed on property. 22 people is the maximum number of guests allowed. Flat Rates, meaning NO "additional guest" fees like many other properties listed on VRBO.
A 2-minute video of the home is provided in the photos.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Steelville
Located in Steelville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out The Ozark Source, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Onondaga Cave State Park and Huzzah Conservation Area.

Steelville, MO
What's nearby
- Onondaga Cave State Park - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
- Huzzah Conservation Area - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
- Huzzah Valley Resort - 23 min drive - 22.5 km
- Birds Nest Beach Park - 23 min drive - 18.5 km
- Onondaga Cave - 24 min drive - 15.4 km
Restaurants
- Chat N' Chew - 35 min drive
- Ikes Place - 35 min drive
- Missouri Hick BBQ
- Steelville Lanes - 17 min drive
- City Limits Package and Deli - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Cathy Buncher
Building "The River Place" has been a dream of ours for many years. We live in Kentucky but often come home to Steelville and wanted a comfortable gathering place for us and our seven children and their families to enjoy the beauty of the Meramec River and Ozark hills.
Cathy was raised on a nearby farm and fondly remembers those years. There was a simple but beautiful rhythm to life on the farm. After finishing the day's chores, she and her seven siblings would rush out to enjoy all that the surrounding countryside had to offer; stunning natural beauty, horseback riding, swimming in the river, and just about any other outdoor adventure that a group of children could conceive of. It was a simple life, but one that cultivated big dreams.
We want to share "The River Place" with you...our guests. We hope you create your own wonderful memories while enjoying the peacefulness and natural beauty found nestled in this little corner of paradise.
Regards,
Cathy (Korte) & Mark Buncher
Cathy was raised on a nearby farm and fondly remembers those years. There was a simple but beautiful rhythm to life on the farm. After finishing the day's chores, she and her seven siblings would rush out to enjoy all that the surrounding countryside had to offer; stunning natural beauty, horseback riding, swimming in the river, and just about any other outdoor adventure that a group of children could conceive of. It was a simple life, but one that cultivated big dreams.
We want to share "The River Place" with you...our guests. We hope you create your own wonderful memories while enjoying the peacefulness and natural beauty found nestled in this little corner of paradise.
Regards,
Cathy (Korte) & Mark Buncher
Why they chose this property
This property borders the Meramec River. A half-mile private gravel drive runs past our house and down to a large beautiful gravel bar on Meramec River.
What makes this property unique
New, 3500SF luxury home in private wooded setting that is 1/4 mile from gravel bar and Meramec River. 7 BRs, 4 BAs, Beds for 14, Sleeps 22. Two fully stocked kitchens; one on each level. Two walk-in pantries to store food and drink; one on each level. Firewood provided to guests (for bonfire area only).
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