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Reviews of Large Luxury Home~Huge Dock~Perfect for Large Groups~Incredible Views~Pool Table

Large Luxury Home~Huge Dock~Perfect for Large Groups~Incredible Views~Pool Table
Camdenton, MO

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Guys Weekend
Great location on the lake. Plenty of room and beds for our group. Close to Camdenton for groceries, gas, etc. Some of group played golf, fished, and we enjoyed the fire pit in the evening. Well furnished house. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family vacation
We had a wonderful time! The house was the perfect size for all of us and the layout was great! The kitchen and eating area was a good size for our big group. There was plenty of space to spread out, but also good sized "common" areas so we could all be together! The only surprise was that the hill down to the lake was extremely steep! We would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family vacation
Perfect location, perfect house set up for big family (12 adults and 10 kids). We loved the dock and luckily had a 4 wheel drive vehicle or you wouldn’t be able reach the water without walking down a very steep, precarious path. But we managed and really enjoyed our stay so much. Loved the firepit and screened in porch. The house could have been a little cleaner, and the metal bunk beds were very noisy but the wood ones were great. Kitchen was fully stocked but didn’t have very much silverware for large crowds. But honestly, none of those negative things would keep us from coming back, just nice to know before you go.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jean N.

Summer fun
We were a group of 20+ adults visiting the Ozarks for the first time. We all loved the dock and spent most of our time enjoying the water. The hill is steep but it kept us in shape for the week! The house had plenty of sleeping and eating areas to accommodate our large group. We did run into a couple of issues but Jill at LOZ was wonderful to help resolve quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad A. A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Managment Meeting
We had a hadfull of managers come together for a meeting where we couldn't be distracted. I worked out great! Plenty of bedrooms and space in the kitchen and living rooms. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark and Kate W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great house and dock BUT needs a deep clean.
Hard to review because of the dichotomy of the experience we had. Please read until the end. The house was wonderful for our big group. Lots of large family areas and huge (if disorganized) kitchen. The pantry was large and well stocked. Most of the bedrooms and bathrooms were wonderful. One bedroom was actually just a closet with no window. The dock area was fantastic. We spent many hours boating and swimming at the dock. We had to bring all of our own water toys as there is nothing available at the house. The screened deck and patio were lovely and enjoyable. There were two main drawbacks to the property. As noted by other reviewers, the hill going down to the dock is BRUTAL. Anyone with mobility or health issues will have trouble going down and up the hill. The biggest complaint we had was with the upkeep of the house. It is a pity that such a great property/house has NOT been kept up. Perhaps it was because our stay was at the end of the summer season but many places were dirty and disappointing. Major problems with cleanliness and upkeep. Some of the things we’re experienced were; Trash under beds from previous occupants Two TVs unusable because remotes were gone Broken kitchen drawer Dirty kitchen cabinets Mouse droppings in kitchen Mouse in master bedroom Broken chairs downstairs Dirty baseboards in many areas Advertised toiletries not there Filthy shower in master bedroom Problems with the induction stove
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan W., Littleton, CO

60 th Anniversary Family Vacation
Amazing property with incredible boat dock for fun water activities. We had a week of memorable times with 4 generations. Just make sure you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle for getting elderly people down to the dock and hauling some of the water toys! Beautiful views from the screened in porch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
Property was exactly as described. Plenty of space to fit our large group! The Dock!! Perfection! Such a large space for everyone to hang out. I read other reviews about the hike up the hill and how awful it was but as to be expected for the lake! The path from the house to the dock was in fantastic condition making the walk very doable and it was a great way to get in a little cardio while consuming so many calories that weekend 😉. But if you are traveling with older adults or someone not able to make the walk there is a very convenient drive that a truck or SUV can pull up right in front of the dock. Wonderful stay! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to enjoy a great getaway or vacation
We rented the "Birdshack" to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Our seven children and their families(28 people)stayed here for 4 days. The house and dock area were way better than we expected. We found everything we needed for cooking and the wood supplied was great for making smores in the fire pit in the evenings. The dock was awesome and being able to watch TV and pipe in music was a great addition to an enjoyable time by the water. We enjoyed boating, jet skiing and fishing all day down by the water. Evenings were spent playing games and eating great food prepared by the family. Sleeping accommodations for all 28 people made for a comfortable stay. The screened in porch was nice for morning coffee and late night conversations minus the bugs. The steep paths that lead down to the dock were the only difficult trials we encountered, but we rented a golf cart for the older folks to be able to come down for the day. Although there were minor repairs that needed to be fixed through out the house, it would not keep me from renting this home again. The manager was very helpful and informative. I would recommend anyone with a large group or family to definitley stay at the "Birdshack"!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Very pleasant stay
First RENT A GOLF CART OR 2!!! It’s a game changer and makes this property even more amazing! Ours came from CR Golf Carts and I highly recommend them. We did find upon arrival that the house wasn’t as clean as we expected and would have liked. The house has a fantastic layout and the dock…..AMAZING!! We had so much fun listening to music and just hanging out on the dock when we weren’t on the boats or Sea-Doos that we rented. Those were rented from Montego Bay Marina which is just up the lake from the house. They were so great to work with and I also highly recommend them. Bring lots of towels but leave the paper goods at home. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and bathrooms were stocked with toilet paper. There were 2 coffee pots, 2 refrigerators in the house, 1 in the garage, one on the dock and a gas grill in the garage. All you have to do is ENJOY yourself and your family! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property but has issues - dock is NOT easily accessible
We had 3 generations come for a family reunion, ages 13 to 77. We had a great week and this was a beautiful area and home. This home has great TVs (however, we looked for over an hour for the dock TV remote and finally came upon it in a kitchen drawer w/ no batteries) & a beautiful covered patio on the basement level - great fire pit with bench and view of the lake. The screened in porch was a huge hit, as we could sit out there and enjoy meals with a beautiful lake view and no bugs! The dock has a wonderful bar area, bench seating and two picnic tables, as well as space to fish off the dock. However, we did have one massive complaint and that is access to the dock! There is a very steep concrete sidewalk that was even difficult for the teenagers to get up and down. On the opposite side, there is a very rocky, torn up, steep road. You really need to rent a golf cart to access the dock - an additional $500 added to our weekly expenses. This was not stated in advance of our rental agreement. Even with the golf cart you can only use it on the very rocky torn up dirt road and the elderly had a hard time with the bouncing. This was a big stress to our stay. Other issues included a shortage of towels, loud/squeaky door hinges, hair in shower drain and clogged drain, “do not touch” thermostat, not enough silverware, disorganized kitchen and toaster that only halfway worked. We would not stay here again due to the dock issue but hopefully they can improve this for future guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious
Large house with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Los lunas, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Dock!!
We had a group of 25 stay here for a week. Everything was as described. House can handle a group of this size with ease. We spent most our time one the dock...yea all 25 of us at once. The dock can handle this group with ease also. The hike from the house to dock...is horrible, way steeper than pictures lead on. We drove up and down most of the time, you do need a truck or 4x4 to make the drive with ease. I would definitely consider staying here agian!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We booked this property for a wedding weekend with friends and family and could not have been happier with the turnout! We had our ceremony in the backyard and it was absolutely beautiful. There was plenty of entertainment for the kids and adults and everyone raved about it. We will be booking again in the future 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Themesia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
TSpeaks BB&G
The perfect spot. So much room. Plenty of Bathrooms/Beds. A must stay at for the space for a large group/family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities for days!
Place had all we needed and more! We were pleasantly surprised with what was provided and the property management is very thorough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large group!
Our very large group was very impressed by how great the property was! Plenty of beds for everybody and never once felt cramped. Absolutely ideal place for large group and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion at the lake
We had a wonderful time. It was perfect for our whole group and the dock description doesn’t do it justice! It’s perfect for all ages and spacious! Management was great, even had an AC repair needed and they had someone out right away and were very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, steep hike to lake
Our family (3 generations from 5 states) thoroughly enjoyed staying here! We were VERY thankful we had brought a Gator with us to transport people and supplies up and down the signficant hill. The house is clean, large, roomy and accurate to the photos. The dock area is huge - plenty of space for 2 boats, fishing and swimming all at the same time. Also, there is always a shaded section. The stairs into the lake were great for all ages. However, there are no water toys for use, nor is the ping pong table. The stovetop on the main floor is induction and having instructions would be helpful. Also, no one over 125lbs is allowed to sleep in the twin size upper bunks. This all would have been helpful to know prior to arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Amazing house with lots of extras huge dock to fit big groups definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michele P., Fort Myers

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get together
This was a great space for large family gathering. There was plenty of space for everyone. The walk/drive to the dock is quite steep, we had a SUV so we didn't have any issues going to and from the dock. We could have used a few more bath towels, and maybe a mention somewhere that the main kitchen has an induction stovetop and only certain pots and pans will work, especially when there is a second kitchen with a regular stove, and pots and pans can get mixed up when cleaning. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Time
This was the perfect place for our first family gathering in 15 years. Bunk beds for the littles,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a large group
We had a group of teens and adults on a church Work trip… fantastic space for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint D., Springfield, OH

Family getaway
Beautiful property and setting, with plenty of space and options for entertaining. The home could use some refreshing, but not inconsistent with pictures and description. Made for a wonderfully memorable family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

carol l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Great place to stay! The house was perfect for our family ranging in ages from 2 months to 90 years. The walk getting to the dock was very steep but we rented a golf cart and it was perfect getting everyone there. The two kitchens were awesome in cooking our large family meals! The only request would be to add grab bars in the shower in the master bath for elderly guests. Otherwise great family house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Doris H.

Location for family fun.
Wonderful house, but needed some minor repairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Vacation
Amazing dock and home. Home is spacious with great amenities. Dock and sound system is worth the trek down/up. No issues driving vehicles up and down to transport coolers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spencer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible spot
Had a great time and the house was well equipped with everything we needed! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
Yes the grae is very steep, but we solved this by renting a golf cart to transport items and people between the house and dock. Everyone loved being able to fish and swim right from the dock. Being able to keep the pontoon docked for easy access was a huge plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for multiple families!
We had a great stay with several families! There was plenty of space for the girls & the boys to have separate space in the evenings. The firepit worked great for our s'mores. We loved the large dock with a fridge & space to eat. I would suggest a 4WD vehicle to get your stuff & those that have difficulty walking to the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake retreat
Our group of 7 families (total of 22) rented the Birdshack for a fun, relaxing getaway for 3 nights. We had a great time! The house layout was very functional with modern decor and fixtures. It was clean and well stocked for all our needs. Some of our favorite things were the stereo system that could be played throughout the house & deck, the under counter mounted ice machine, large dining tables, and overall spaciousness of the house. The walk/drive down to the dock was definitely challenging, but the dock itself was AMAZING! We LOVED the dock area and lake! The views of the lake from the house, deck, and dock were spectacular! Overall, we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic dock/swim/lounge area
We came for the water. This delivers big time with a huge dock/play area, electricity, refrigerator and lots of amenities. Outstanding. To sleep the quantity indicated, you must use a lot of bunk beds in every bedroom, so you need majority kids. The 'fifth private' bedroom isn't 8 foot wide, no place for suitcase, glass door, which then leaves the large bunk area for kids, 4 locations for adults and kids. Has lots of off water fun---pool table, ping pong, cards, and internet, with many 'gathering spaces'. The sidewalk to the water isn't very high, guess 50 feet, but it's very steep about 1/3 of the way. The gravel lane is good, slow for 4WD and a great asset to move drinks, food, etc. We ranged age 74 to 11 and although out of breadth, conquered the sidewalk, but would be tough with provisions. Garage is a mess, and the cleaning is minimal, kitchen is, the three fridges (kitchen, lower level and garage) and the two washer/dryer units are awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and wonderful time.
Our lifelong group of friends and their families enjoyed a week at this property. The house was beautiful, the dock was perfect. Boat, wave runner rentals very close by. Amazing time, great property. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax!
large and very comfortable for our extended family. Access to the lake and wonderful floating dock! I would reserve again,

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome rental
Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Donald V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Union & Reunion-opportunity to bring blended family members together in a very special place!
Other than a few glitches with the property upon arrival, it was a wonderful location for celebrating "Family" together. It was especially well suited for people who love the water - most of our group. The huge dock was definitely as good as advertised. The steep path down to the dock was a problem for the three seniors in our group, but my Subaru solved that problem. An extra bonus on the morning of our departure was seeing the bald eagle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Jean B., Hubbard, Iowa USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family staycation
We have a very large family and we enjoyed every aspect of what this beautiful house and property had to offer! With the multiple bedrooms, two kitchens, and a huge basement we had plenty of space to relax and have fun, the teenager's loved the pool table. The adults absolutely loved the huge dock, bar and the lily pads gave the children hours of water fun! We also enjoyed the fire pit every evening, sitting around it, roasting hotdogs and enjoying each other's company. The walk to the dock was definitely steep but we rented a golf cart for quick trips but also some of us didn't mind the workout we got hiking up! We also were able to drive on the little road side when we wanted to take fishing equipment and coolers down to the dock. It was the perfect place for our large family of 23, 11 adults and 12 grandchildren for an amazing and memorable family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
My family and I had a family reunion at this property. 26 of us ages 2-82! It was fantastic! Plenty of room to spread out and tons to do. Jill, the property manager, was easily accessible and extremely helpful. We look forward to going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Golf Trip
A group of good friends and I landed on the Ozarks for our yearly golf outing. The Bird Shack could have not been more perfect for our needs. Large enough to accommodate the size of our group and close enough to the golf course we weren’t traveling for a long time every morning to meet our tee time. The house is absolutely fantastic for large groups. Anyone looking for some time away should certainly give this place a chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cody B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a friends weekend
This place was awesome. It had tons of things at the house to do like pool table, poker table, ping pong table, and a basketball hoop. But the thing that was by far the best was the fire pit, we spent every night sitting around it telling stories! This is a great place for a friends get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home on the Water
We had a wonderful stay at the Bird Shack! It was beautiful and had everything we needed for a relaxing and large group stay in the Ozarks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for groups and families
This house is set up wonderfully for groups with various age ranges.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY phenomenal
Totally amazing stay for sure can't wait to go back in April
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Youth Group Getaway Weekend
We enjoyed our stay at the spacious home and the beautiful location. 5/5 would come again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S., Quincy, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with friends and family
We stayed at the Birdshack home to celebrate with family and friends before our sons wedding. The home and amenities were exactly as described and is a beautiful home. Others reported a steep walk to the boat dock.. well this is not over exaggerated. Its VERY steep and a challenge to the younger adults in our group, as well as this 59 yera old.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2020
Jayne Thanks so much for the review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the home and your stay! Thanks for being such a great renter! We hope that you come back soon! Jill

6/10 Okay

Kim S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok stay
The rental could have used a little TLC. When you advertise it as wheelchair assessable I would think you would have had a bathroom that is handicapped with bars in bathroom and shower. The fire pit was a garbage pit. We cleaned it out because we thought we might have a fire. This should not be put on the guest to clean other people’s garbage. There was no propane in the tanks. We never did get a contract to sign. The owners of this place should reconsider their property management company. Overall it was a nice vacation just some things to consider.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2020
Kim I spoke to your sister multiple times before you booked the home. I told her it was not recommended to book based upon your families needs.. She asked me if the door frames were larger than 32" or if there were ramps or shower handles. I told her no. I also gave her the layout of the home before you booked and told her that the ramp down to the water was not suitable for a wheel chair. I have all of this communication in writing You proceeded to book regardless of my communication with your sister. Perhaps you need to have a conversation with her when you book future homes. I am sorry that the home didn't meet your brothers needs. It wasn't for my lack of trying to warn you or the lack of my skills as a property manager as I take my job seriously. As for the contract it was given to you via Docusign. We spoke about it over the phone. I apologize about the empty propane tanks. Had we known we would have been happy to fill it for you. I will make sure that the housekeepers look into it and the fire pit. In the end I am glad that you had a nice vacation with your family.

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice home and great and responsive management.
Great roomy house. Very responsive mgmt. Only issue we had was the house was very clean, we had to wash some bedding upon arrival. The walkway to the lake is extremely steep but we hd a great time. House had plenty of lake toys to play with. I wuld definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clay W., Parkville, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family and friends getaway!
Amazing house for a large group. We had 4 adults and 14 kids and more than enough room. House was incredible and had everything we needed. Best part was the dock. Perfect for spending the day on the water. Spent the majority of our time hanging out there. Only downside was the walk to the dock, but we knew that coming in. Very steep so plan your trips up and down well :) Overal great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erich S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Had a fantastic family reunion at The Birdshack. Everything was awesome. The only drawback was the steep walk to and from the dock. That hindered some of the older family members from getting down to the dock for family time. Otherwise it fit our group perfectly..More than enough play space inside the house and basketball outside. More than enough pantry and refrigerator space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2020
Erich Thanks for coming to stay at The Birdshack. Your family are welcome to come back any time. We are so pleased that you had a good time!

8/10 Good

Alison V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Weekend
We had a ton of fun as a family at this house! The house is great for a big group. The only downside was the very steep hill to get down to the water. I would not recommend for anyone with any type of physical ability limitations. The dock was fantastic for all day fun by the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2020
Alison Thanks so much for coming and staying at the Birdshack. We are so pleased that you liked the home. We hope that you decide to come back and stay again soon!