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Rock House Retreat

Lakeside retreat offers secluded relaxation with waterfront views, outdoor adventures, and cozy gathering spaces for memorable time with loved ones

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The Rock House Retreat offers a peaceful waterfront escape near Kansas City. Spot wildlife from the screened porch or deck. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, and exploring trails. Two fire pits and indoor gathering spaces in the hearth and living rooms ensure quality time for all.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Chilhowee, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Keth Memorial Golf Course at Pertle Springs and Red Fox Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Knob Noster State Park and Blind Boone Park. Visit our Chilhowee travel guide
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Chilhowee Township, MO

What's nearby

  • springtime at Jesse hall on the university of missouri campus, columbia, missouri ; Shutterstock ID 405100327
    University of Central Missouri
    24 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Rockhouse, Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
    Cave Hollow Park
    28 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Keth Memorial Golf Course at Pertle Springs
    24 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Knob Noster State Park
    26 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Whiteman Air Force Base
    30 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Warrensburg Station
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chilhowee Cafe
    11 min drive

About this property

Rock House Retreat

Family-friendly farm stay on the waterfront
Rock House Retreat provides amenities like an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A porch, table tennis, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Rock House Retreat include perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like separate dining areas and WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and travel cribs
  • 4 bathrooms with bathtubs and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the waterfront

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Property is also known as

500095

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock House Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rock House Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock House Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rock House Retreat located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly farm stay is within 16 mi (25 km) of Limetree for Visit, University of Central Missouri, and Keth Memorial Golf Course at Pertle Springs. Blind Boone Park and Cave Hollow Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Rock House Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Beautiful property

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheryl s.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerri G.

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

Rock House getaway

Wonderful place to make memories. Made Smores in the fire pit. We fished in the stocked pond twice. Canoed/kayaked twice. Many wooded area adventures. Well appointed with everything you need for an enjoyable stay! Great for a large family gathering. The host was fantastic and checked in occasionally via email to make sure we had everything we needed. Would love to go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April V.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Perfect Quiet Country Family Gathering Place

The Rock House Retreat is the perfect place to stay near Warrensburg, Sedalia and Kansas City. It is a quiet place to relax in the country. The only thing you need to bring are your clothes, groceries and personal items. Everything else is provided. There were 10 family members who came to visit our son who lives in Nebraska. The Rock House Retreat had plenty of room for all of us to sit and visit. The kitchen is very well stocked with essentials (the stainless steel pots and pans, baking dishes, silverware, plates, glasses and cooking utensils are top notch). There were plenty of towels for all of us. The house was very clean and organized. The kitchen cabinets have stickers on them to let you know what is in each cabinet. We loved to hike the woods and around the lake looking for wildlife. Inside we designated one table as the puzzle table so we didn't have to move the puzzles being put together when we ate at the main table.There are plenty of outdoor activities including hiking the trails, fishing in the lake, kayaking, outdoor games, and a fire pit. Indoor activities include puzzles, coloring books and color pencils, and all kinds of board games for all ages. We would highly recommend the Rock House Retreat for anyone visiting the area near Kansas City. It was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great family weekend

A secluded retreat great for large families!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Very peaceful

The property grounds were well taken care of and such a peaceful setting. The kids loved fishing on the lake and we had plenty of room inside the house to not be on top of each other. Very pretty house, and easy to get to!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. House was very stocked with various items for use. Pond was awesome. Kids loved playing and kayaking in it. Only disappointment was that the temperature in the upstairs bedroom was too warm for our comfort. But, it was a hot weekend when we we're there. Also, not use to well water and it had a very strong odor. But, bottled drinking water was supplied. Wonderful place for a secluded getaway for our large family from 1 to 75 years of age.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J'Nan E.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

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

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