'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock!

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A deck with a hot tub, bar stools, and outdoor seating.
Dining Area | Dishware/Flatware
A spacious living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a ceiling fan, and large windows.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a map on the wall, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Bounce into fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site trampoline.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake of the Ozarks

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lake Ozark, MO
  • Place, Lake of the Ozarks
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shady Gators
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bagnell Dam
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office

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About the area

Lake Ozark

Located in Lake Ozark, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake of the Ozarks and Lake of the Ozarks State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sugar Creek Mini Golf and Willmore Lodge. Ready for a night out? Consider Shady Gators and Lake Breeze Terrace.
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Map
Lake Ozark, MO

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Ozarks - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shady Gators - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bagnell Dam - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Osage Beach Premium Outlets - 17 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park - 33 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

  • Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Shady Gators - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blue Cat Lounge at Alhonna Resort - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Westside Pub - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Tap & Grill Lake Side Brew Haus - ‬50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock!?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock! on 23 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,143, 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 'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Hot Tub & Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake of the Ozarks and Shady Gators. The Cove Golf Course and The Ridge Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 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. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely and comfortable property. The home and amenities were thoughtful, and I really felt as comfortable as I would at home. The lakefront location was beautiful, with views of gorgeous sunsets from the hot tub. The house was exceptionally clean. Truly a great place to relax and enjoy being on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Jessica! We loved sharing our home with you guys and so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back at any time! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Hope to see you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

FIVE OF US STAYED AT THE Bittersweet Lakefront Retreat' w/ Boat Slip AND found the home to be very comfortable, clean and well furnished. The views and access to the lake was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
From the owner: "Thank you, Kerk, for being great visitors and taking great care of our home! Thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review. You are welcome back at any time."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, my dog, and I had the most delightful stay at this property in the off-season. The house is in a wonderful location on the lake as it’s close to the dam, restaurants, and gas stations. The hot tub was an incredible experience since it overlooks the lake, but it still feels fairly private. The sunset view is immaculate. Communication with the owner was SO great - David made sure we had everything we needed and made sure we had a wonderful time. We will be booking again!! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Awe, Jamie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and for the positive words. Much appreciated! And, thank you so much for taking great care of our "home away from home". You are welcome back at any time! Hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great place

beautiful home we had the most amazing time they provided us with so many games food water all of the good stuff the most incredible view really just an amazing place all around very generous and very kind people there is not a single thing i could complain about
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
From the owner: "Thank you, Emily, for taking the time to submit a review. And, a huge thank you for taking such great care of our 'little piece of heaven' We hope you and your friends come back again!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Recommend

No complaints, nice property
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memories

Property was great! We had such a good time & the owners were very nice & communication was amazing! My teens had a great time on the dock swimming & fishing and the boat slip was perfect for the pontoons we rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
From the owner: "Thank you Jen for the nice words. You are welcome back at any time. Thanks again!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a place!

If you are looking for a place to enjoy the lake, THIS IS IT! The hosts are very accommodating. The house is beautifully cared for. The property is amazing and the view from the decks are awesome. House has all the cookware, spices, and condiments, along with bbq pits for you use. Good fishing from the dock. Just a great place to stay! I highly recommend this property and plan to return again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Homeowner's Response: "Thank you so much, Steve, for the amazing review and for taking such great care of our home. Our cleaning company asked if someone even stayed there over the weekend since it was so clean! Much appreciated. We hope you come back soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lake house

Spent a full week lounging and relaxing with just my lovely cat, Spence in this comfortable retreat. It was the start of the season and none of the neighboring houses had tenants and the lake was pretty peaceful with just the occasional motorboat or jet ski zooming by.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming lakeside home

Stayed a whole week with my pet. It was the start of the season so all the neighboring houses were empty and the lake was pretty quiet and free of speedboats. Enjoyed the sun and peace and quiet. House has a terrific view in the front parlor and martini deck.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
From the owner: "Thank you John for leaving a review and for taking such great care of our home. We are looking forward to having you back this summer. Thanks again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bittersweet memories great

Better looking than photos. If bring boat lake rough where you dock it. We swam used lily pad and cooked due to well stocked kitchen. Owner left water coffee and treats so nice. Lovely home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEST Vrbo experience yet!

This vacation rental will not disappoint, you get everything you see and more on this listing! My family and I traveled to Missouri for the Thanksgiving holiday, and we felt at home as soon as we stepped foot on the property! The home is well kept, along with the outdoor amenities available. We came during off season, but this place is location location!! I never leave reviews, but had to for this one, the best Vrbo experience my family and I have had yet! You will enjoy your experience, and the owners! Will defiantly return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Shared from the owner: "Thank you so much, Miara for the wonderful words! We are so glad you enjoyed our 'little piece of heaven' at the lake. We would love to have you and your family back at any time. Have a wonderful New Year!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow

What a great property! The house was clean and cozy. The decks overlooking the lake provides spectacular views of the main channel. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, spices, and condiments. The dock is loaded with fishing gear for your use. Overall it was a fantastic time for our family. The host was very communicative and interested in providing us with everything we needed for a great trip. Would and will highly recommend this property. Not a question of if we will be back, but when. Hopefully soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3rd Time at BLR

This was my third visit to the lake house and also the first one at peak season. They altered some of the bedroom layouts upstairs which added a lot of appeal to the place. I'd never stayed here during the summer months, usually spring or early fall, and boy were the line of motorboats plentiful running up and down the lake out here. It almost felt like I was living next to a highway. Other than the new upstairs bedroom redesign, the place looks about the same from last year.I enjoyed my stay greatly, but if you want to enjoy the lakeview when it's natural and calm, I'd suggest avoiding the summer months.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Lake Property!

I am hesitant to post this as the best lake property as I don't want this spot to become too popular and make it harder for me to book again lol! Every year a group of us girls take a trip to the Lake and this was BY FAR the best house we have stayed at. Once we have our dates decided for next summer, this will be the place I look to book. It was SO CLEAN, and the attention to detail was impressive. It is the small personal touches that made the stay feel like staying at a home and not just a rental property. This is a silly thing to notice, but man does it make a HUGE difference- everything is labeled! Light switches are labeled, speakers, etc. making it so easy to figure out how to turn things on and off without having to aimlessly walk around the home flipping lots of switches. David was very communicative before, and during our stay. There were a total of eight adults and we did not feel cramped or crowded. Beds were comfortable, plenty of condiments/spices, dock was gorgeous to spend mornings chatting and looking at the lake, overall it was just wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely lake house with this group of girls!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We will be back!!

We had an amazing stay! The location was perfect, and both check-in and check-out were quick and easy. The owner was wonderful to work with—friendly, responsive, and made everything hassle-free.The place truly felt like a home away from home. It had every appliance and amenity you could possibly need, making it easy to relax without even having to leave for meals. The property is conveniently located near three bars, two of which have pools, which was a great bonus.The dock was fantastic, and we loved having the extra floats available to enjoy time on the water. Overall, this was an excellent stay, and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2026
Hello Micki! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We greatly appreciate it. We also want to thank you and your guest for taking such great care of our home! You are welcome back at any time. Have a great remainder of the summer and we hope to see you back very soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay!

Our group of 4 loved this lakefront place. Beautiful views from the decks and dock. Close proximity to restaurants and activities. Everything was as advertised. Thanks David for being a great host! Highly recommend this vacation rental.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Hello Devin! Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review. Greatly appreciated! I'm glad you guys had a wonderful time and I HOPE to see you again soon. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Instant R&R

The second we pulled up to the drive, every bit of needing a vacation instantly melted away. Even from the back, we felt welcomed. You could already see the personalized care of the property. Giddy like kids, we gushed about the deck - plenty of chairs and charm. Being the doting corgi mom, I immediacy noticed the dog (and kid) gate on the deck, so there wouldn’t be any freedom run to the water. The conveniently placed doggy clean up bags, w/o needing to always have one in pocket. The zip tie trick I’m now using home. Walking inside was odd. Good odd. The best way to explain… did you have a friend’s house growing up that felt like home too? You felt so comfortable there, it was more than “a friend’s house” it kinda felt like your own home too… That’s what we felt like here. Every comfort of home was intuitively already there. My husband didn’t want to stop at the grocery store before we left. He thought there’d be no way the kitchen would be equipped with real cooking pans or utensils. At best, it may have a $1 store pot and skillet. One spatula, with $2 silverware set. He thought we’d have to pack or buy every seasoning/condiment, and didn’t want to mess with it. Within 5 mins of arrival, he wanted to go back out to the grocery store. He’s the cook in our family, and thrilled there was “real kitchen stuff”. We stayed in to cook for all but one meal. And now wants an Air Fryer thanks to this kitchen. 🙃 Hook your phone up for music anywhere in the house. On the deck or dock. Don’t bring floats. They’re already ready. Any size, all inflated. Don’t bring towels. Plenty of good ones for being out in the lake, and soft ones for the shower. All bedrooms have real beds. Not tin frames I’ve read about in other rental reviews. Comfortable like you have at home. Even though it was just two of us, having plenty of bathroom space was so nice. We brought our own soap, shampoo and conditioner. Didn’t need it. We forgot toothpaste, it was there. My husband is not a raver. He raved about our stay. The area, the proximity of restaurants and grocery store. We both loved the ease of comfort of every inch of the property. We agreed this spot would be “our spot” to come to every year. The owners. Wow. So welcoming. I loved their pet welcome too. Instant communication with any question we had. Even via text, they felt like friends, happy to share their home. Thank you so much! Jack & Shannon And Mali the corgi girl.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home and then some

Perfect get away!! Location was perfect. The house was perfectly described. Waking up to the lake and a cup of coffee was exactly what we needed. Grilled each night for dinner and watched the sunset. We look forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous views!

Gorgeous views of the lake and wonderful location close to restaurants and bars. This house has everything you could need from kitchen supplies, tons of towels, extra pillows, and fans. Very clean. The owner is extremely accommodating and great with communication. The outdoor seating is abundant. We enjoyed swimming right off the dock on a floatie (riding the waves when the water of the main channel was choppy). We cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Water View & Pet Friendly

Our first time in the area and stayed in mid-June. We chose this place because it was pet friendly and being totally remodeled was a huge plus but we honestly spent most of our time outside relaxing on the multiple decks, getting some sun (or shade) on the many dock lounge chairs, or having fun in the water. The private owner has thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable and it shows (gas grill, gas griddle, outside Bluetooth speakers, complete outdoor lighting, outside cooler, full fishing supplies, floatables, fire pit, lawn games etc. Yes you are on the main channel and the water is busier but we enjoyed watching the wide variety of boats go by. I enjoyed my morning coffee on the dock when everything was quiet and only a few fishermen were on the water. Since we only had 4 people we rented a 22 ft fishing pontoon close by from Alhonna Resort (they rent all-size pontoons from 2 hrs to all day). Our Tuesday boat rental was perfect for avoiding the busier 4-day weekend traffic Fri-Mon. A wonderful vacation and it was nice to communicate with the owner directly after the reservation to prepare for our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for family

Owner was great to deal with. Beautiful view. Choppy water being on the main channel. Great to be able to bring our dog!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would recommend to everyone!

This is the perfect spot for your lake trip. Location, location, location! The beautiful home is secluded and feels very private. Spend a quiet, relaxing day on your dock and patios, or walk up the road for a more exciting, popular atmosphere at pools/bars/restaurants! David is amazing to work with, very friendly and helpful. We loved grilling on the Blackstone and eating at home! Perfect spot to unplug and spend time with your loved ones. We will be back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Wonderful!!

My husband & I (and our Mini-Doodle, Bella) had such a wonderful time.. truly hard to put into words just how very special this place is!! The views!! The beautiful decor!! The complimentary bottle of wine!! And... and ... and!! They truly have thought of everything!! My husband & I spent the majority of our time fishing on the dock and taking in the gorgeous views... we loved every moment of our time there and plan to re-visit again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

They had everything we needed

The manager was very responsive and on top of everything to make sure we were comfortable. . It was right on the lake and wonderful for fishing. We enjoyed our stay and will use the property anytime we go down to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Getaway

Loved staying at David’s place. Awesome views and plenty of lake accommodations in the house. The place was very clean and just above all the expectations. 10/10 recommend.
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