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'Wildlife Lodge' Columbia Retreat off I-70!

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TV, fireplace, table football, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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Columbia, Missouri
  • Women's and Children's Hospital
    11 min drive
  • Signature Foods
    3 min walk
  • Jefferson City Station
    41 min drive
  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    23 min drive

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It's a Gem ! Comfy Hideaway for R & R ~ King Bed !

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (6)
The price is €363
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
It's a Gem ! Comfy Hideaway for R & R ~ King Bed !

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'Wildlife Lodge' Columbia Retreat off I-70!

Look forward to spreading out and enjoying the open land on the outskirts of Columbia when you book this unique vacation rental! This 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom cottage provides a lodge-like feel, providing an unforgettable getaway for the whole family. Spend your days attending games at the University of Missouri, fishing on Little Dixie Lake, or visiting Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. Afterward, retire to this abode for some family bonding and a restful night's sleep in the spacious layout.

-- THE PROPERTY --

3,000 Sq Ft | Hunt, Fish & Boat Nearby | ~25 Miles to Mizzou

Escape to Central Missouri with your large friend group or family to hunt, fish, attend Tigers games, and revel in the peacefulness of country living.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Bedroom 5: Full Bed | Bedroom 6: Full Bed | Bedroom 7: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

COTTAGE FEATURES: Smart TV, ceiling fans, wood-burning fireplace, lodge-inspired decor, dining tables, electric fireplace, books
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, electric kettle, Crock-Pot, spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, keyless entry
FAQ: Step-free entry, 1st-floor bedroom & bathroom, exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (10 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

ENJOY NATURE: Newman Lake (14.4 miles), Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area (16.8 miles), Stephens Lake Park (23.6 miles), Gans Creek Wilderness Area Access (28.5 miles), Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (29.0 miles), Grasslands Trailhead (31.1 miles), Three Creeks Conservation Area (33.1 miles)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (24.5 miles): David R. Francis Quadrangle, Ellis Library, Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Mizzou Arena, sporting events, campus tours, restaurants, bars
THINGS TO DO: Central Missouri Renaissance Festival (8.4 miles), Shryocks Callaway Farms (10.4 miles), America's National Churchill Museum (17.6 miles), Museum of Art and Archaeology (24.6 miles), Museum of Anthropology (24.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: Columbia Regional Airport (28.4 miles), St. Louis Lambert International Airport (98.9 miles), Kansas City International Airport (167 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Both cameras are located on the front of the house, facing out towards the parking lot. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video when activated by motion
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Little Dixie State Wildlife Management Area. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and 4 bathrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Little Dixie Lake and a few minutes from Mark Twain National Forest

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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.

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'Wildlife Lodge' Columbia Retreat off I-70! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sonja J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks
It was big and good for our group.
Stayed 77 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa C.

Think twice
The lower level flooded twice during a 4 night stay. Per owner, blamed on female personal products being flushed. Not our issue during our stay. Lighting didn't work in dining room or family room. Most window cranks were broken so couldn't open windows. If crank worked, no screen. Bed still broken per previous review so not usable. Informed grill was usable. No tank of gas available but owner replaced when asked. Grill and area needed cleaning. Halloween candy found by grill...May rental! Possitives..7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, not all usable. Needs updates and MAINTENANCE!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Loren M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Inaccurate Photo Depiction
The photos of this place were beautiful! What we received was not. Musty rooms, ripped up sheets, broken drawers in the kitchen, filthy kitchen sink, old couches, dirty bathrooms, showers towels that smelled of smoke…I could go on. I came for a conference with 15 of my students, my husband, our daughter, and a co-sponsor and was left disappointed and quite frankly, pissed off. I paid a lot of money for junk, don’t stay here, find somewhere else where the property is accurately describe and managed appropriately.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what you think
Pictures on the website are not realistic of what you receive. If you like mold, mildew, stains, dirt, burnt out bulbs, dirty toilets, stained carpeting, stained linoleum, bird flop on tables, unclean air vents, bad smells, this is your place. I have this very well documented unfortunately you cannot post pics in feedback.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

We really enjoyed the house!
We enjoyed our stay , just needed cleaned better before we got there and need more things to cook with like pots and pans but we managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soozi Leonard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soozi’s wrestling crew.
There were 5 families that rented this house. We had infants teens and adults. There was plenty of room to spread out. The teens and adults loved the pool table. The only problem with the kitchen was the can opener That is now on my list to travel with. Plenty of parking. Not fancy but very comfortable. We are already planning another trip next Feb.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Roger E., Collierville

Liked: Cleanliness
Football Weekend
Property is about 10+ minutes outside of Columbia. Property manager was accommodating and arranged for us to check in 1 hour early. Definitely more affordable than a hotel for a large group on a football weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
College reunion-Mizzou Homecoming
We needed multiple rooms for a college reunion. Space was great for variety of sleeping arrangements. Kitchen space worked good for feeding crowds. Location was close enough to Columbia to easily get to the game. Property is a little tired and run down but very clean. Had a problem with one bed that had a broken box spring. And the coffee pot was only a 4-cup pot...not big enough for a crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shanda D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Experienced bed bugs and an inconsiderate owner
This was the second time I stayed at the lodge, and was extremely disappointed with the condition of the place as well as the consideration of the owner for his customers. I woke up one morning covered in bed bug bites. we had to go and purchase several hundred dollars worth of items to take care of this situation so our group didn't bring the bugs home. We asked for compensation and were ignored. I believe this place has great potential but unfortunately its not being taken care of to live up to its potential. I will not be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend visiting our daughter at mizzou
We loved that our whole family could be together at your home and it was not far from campus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious
Huge property with plenty of space to stretch out. Check in was easy and smooth and Tim responded promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work related
Need to trim and cut bushes and trees
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room
Plenty of space for everyone! Lots of parking and easy access to get anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022