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Rock House Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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Chilhowee Township, MO
  • University of Central Missouri
    29 min drive
  • Cave Hollow Park
    32 min drive
  • Whiteman Air Force Base
    37 min drive
  • Warrensburg Station
    28 min drive

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About this property

Rock House Retreat

Slip away to this tranquil and spacious lakeside home near Kansas City. Just a one-hour drive from downtown and 25 minutes from Warrensburg you can get away from it all without the long drive you would expect for a beautiful location like it. You canspend quality time with the whole family or a retreat group, Or just escape for a couples weekend.Both kids and adults have plenty of opportunities to choose their own adventures; from fishing and canoeing in the 5-acre lake to exploring the trails that roam through wooded acres and sloping hills. Simply relaxing on the back deck or screened porch to view the diverse wildlife is another perfect way to unwind during your stay.
This stay can be a destination in itself, complete with trails, fishing and canoeing, a Ping-Pong table, several outdoor games (horseshoes, washers, cornhole, and badminton), and several geocaches. The home features several common spaces for hanging out with the whole family such as a hearth room, screened porch, living room, deck, and two fire pits.
Additionally, this home features a newly renovated kitchen, enough dining space for 16 people, and at least that many seating options outdoors. There is a desk workspace in the kitchen, and just outside is an outdoor griddle and a charcoal grill. A laundry room houses a stack washer and dryer.
The house has 4 bedrooms and a total of 3 ½ bathrooms. The two smaller bedrooms have queen size beds and access to a full bathroom across the hall. The master bedroom has a king size bed and its own full bathroom. The fourth bedroom is the upstairs “bonus room” and holds a king sized bed, a futon, and two optional roll-away beds. This bedroom also has its own full bathroom.
15 miles from this secluded getaway is Warrensburg MO, which is home to both locally owned boutiques/dining, and familiar shopping and eating establishments. Just minutes from this stay is the Rock Island Trailhead of the Katy Trail. We are located 25 miles from Whiteman Airforce Base and Knob Noster State Park. Only slightly more than 1 hour from our driveway is the heart of Kansas City, which features numerous attractions and family friendly activities.
In addition to the house, enjoy 80 acres, a lake, and a Ping-Pong game room in the garage. We also have a variety of yard games and adventure treasure boxes along the trail throughout the property for kids and adults to enjoy. We have limited WIFI based on the 5G cellular network for streaming TV and internet. You should be able to get some work done but don't plan on uploading large files.
I can be contacted by phone.
The Rock House is in a rural setting near Kansas City and Lees Summitsurrounded by fields and trees. The closest neighbor is about a half mile away across the road. We are located near the town of Chilhowee where there is a small convenience store but there are many more food and entertainment options in Warrensburg.Many guests who stay for a week long vacation find it convenient to head into Kansas City, Sedalia or Clintonfor an outing or two in order to mix in some fun in town during a their stay.
Our guests are encouraged to bring fishing poles, and utilize the lake and canoe. We do have life jackets. Feel free to bring bikes for exploring the trails! The well water is good, but we provide a 5 gallon bottled water tank for those who are sensitive to hard water. In addition to the private bedrooms, we have two extra cots that can be requested and used in main areas, as well as the couches that are in the hearth room and living room.
At this farm stay, you'll find features such as an arcade/games room.
  • 14.3 miles (23 km) from Limetree for Visit and 14.6 miles (23.4 km) from Keth Memorial Golf Course at Pertle Springs
As a guest of Rock House Retreat, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chilhowee farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Daniel Mauk

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Rock House Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheryl s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sellers
We enjoyed our stay, the house had plenty of room for the 12 of us. It was clean and had some supplies. Just wish we had more time to spend at the house to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with lots to do!
The house is exactly as listed. From the lake with canoes and fishing to the fire pit surrounded by mature tree canopy with outdoor string lights, there was a lot to do for all ages! Daniel was a great host, answering all our questions timely. The kitchen was nicely equipped. Overall, the house had plenty of room for our group of 10 and everyone enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time had by all
We had all of our children and grandchildren. It was a great time had by all. Facilities were great and the games, boats, hiking trails, and lake, all made it worthwhile. Well done!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent family get-a-way from the city
Spacious, well stocked, exceptionally clean, lots of fun things to do or not do (like naps or just sitting in the shade) and adventures for the grandkids. Lots of fun, had during hot summer days, looking forward to visiting in the fall sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best time with family!
My family and I enjoyed a nice summer retreat for a couple of days to relax! Rock House Retreat was a great place for all of us to gather together! So much space and activities to keep us all busy! Would definitely recommend this place for large family get togethers. Plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family trip
This was our first family that we were able to all get together at one tube we enjoyed every moment from arrival to departure the lake to the games just all over the atmosphere was amazing our host was great and made sure my family was taken care of thank you all so much we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfection!!
The house was perfect for my family. Beautiful house with great accommodations. The little kids loved being able to run around outside and they even caught some little fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Get-Away
We had an amazing long weekend at the Rock House Retreat. We were in the area to visit University of Central Missouri, and staying at this home was a wonderful treat. Everything we could have needed was provided, and it had plenty of room for our large family. We enjoyed fishing and taking the kayaks out on the lake, and we even enjoyed a fire in the firepit at night. We're from a busy city area, so the quiet location was refreshing. We could not have asked for a nicer weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

J'Nan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place for a family getaway!
Our family of 9 adults had a fabulous time. Everything was exactly as described. Beautiful property and beautiful home. Very spacious--just first-rate. We LOVED it. I wanted to book again over the holidays but it isn't available but it will be a place I'll always look to book when our family gathers!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful property! Very peaceful and had lots to do. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break away from Civilization
I rented this property for a week away with friends, we had lots of kids along and they all had a blast as well as the parents, Daniel was very accommodating and helpful with any questions or asks and he always responded quickly. The house was well stocked with extra bedding, cleaning supplies, and activities to keep our stay stress free, there was a town within a half hour for any last minute shopping trips, but it felt very secluded and private to get a break from the busyness of life. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family escape
This trip was our annual vacation with our family that brings my brother and his family and our family to a spot to spend a week together since we live several states apart. House and property were amazing and perfect. Amazing accommodations and house has anything you could think of … for us it did at least. Loved being out in the country!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not ask for a better place ...
This property is magical. It truly felt like a stay in someone's beautiful home. The house was tastefully decorated, comfortable, spacious and ... just felt like home. We kept commenting how clean and tidy everything was; and everything was discretely labeled for convenience (but not so much as to take away from the feel of the home). But aside from the home, the property is magnificent. From the pond to the firepit to the screened-in porch to the deer around every evening and morning, it was all one could ask for. The owners have thought of everything! Additionally, we checked in on a day the entire VRBO system was down. The owners communicated with us in a timely manner and ensured we had sign-in information even though the site was down. They were incredibly kind and professional. I have never had a better experience with a VRBO property. I cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Country House for Large Party
This was an amazing property. They had enough beds for all 14 of us which was very important. It felt very spacious and clean. The property is also very nice with lots of activities that we wish we had more time to explore and try them all! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Incredible property; very clean, spacious, and remote - yet still close to Warrensburg and/or Clinton. Lots of outdoor activities; including walking trails, etc. Hosts were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022