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AMAZING COVE! 3 Bed/2Ba Lakefront Home - Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit

Lakefront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Nestled on Birdsong Hollow Cove, Makin' Waves Lodge is a haven for lake lovers. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling views of Lake of the Ozarks from the living room and kitchen, then unwind with Smart TVs in every bedroom or soak in the hot tub under starry skies.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

AMAZING COVE! 3 Bed/2Ba Lakefront Home - Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit

Welcome to Makin' Waves Lodge on Birdsong Hollow Cove!

New for 2025:
6 Person Hot Tub
Blackstone Griddle
Level 2 EV Charger (CCS)

This newly remodeled, 1200 sq ft lakefront home at Lake of the Ozarks has been updated to provide guests with everything necessary to make great memories at the lake. It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, and floor to ceiling lake views in the living room and kitchen. The living room and each bedroom is equipped with a Smart TV for those needing a break from the sun or to unwind at night. The kitchen provides all the comforts of home to cook.

Makin' Waves Lodge is located on the north shore of the 3 mile-marker down a private road and offers seclusion, yet is only 5 minutes from the famous Bagnell Dam Strip and 10-15 minutes from all Lake Ozark and Osage Beach has to offer. The nearby Village Marina offers boat and waverunner rentals and the Boathouse Lakeside Bar and Grill is a popular lakeside destination less than 5 minutes away by car.

Outdoor space is plentiful including a large covered deck with a brand new Blackstone griddle and Smart TV, martini deck with covered gazebo, and a newly upgraded dock complete with picnic table, mini-fridge, and jumping platform. After a long day swimming or skiing and tubing, relax your muscles in the covered hot tub. It's always fun to end your day and watch the sunset with a fire and s'mores in the the fire pit.

Additional Information:

- Hot Tub not operational December - February

- 2-4 Night Minimum Stay

- Refundable Security Deposit and Rental Agreement Required

- New for 2025: Level 2 EV Charging Available for Free (CCS connector)

- Uncovered boat docking available for an extra fee

- Security cameras located on the exterior of the property at the front door facing the driveway and back deck facing the stairs and water

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

No parties or events allowed, No smoking allowed, Only registered guests allowed, Please don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms
Rental agreement, ID, and $400 refundable security deposit required, Do not use the premises for any illegal activity
No tampering with the electrical panel, security cameras, or internet equipment, No entry into the owner’s storage.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Eldon, MO

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Ozarks - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Willmore Lodge - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake of the Ozarks and Bagnell Dam Viewpoint - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bagnell Dam - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Osage National Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tucker's Shuckers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marty Byrde's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Docknockers - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING COVE! 3 Bed/2Ba Lakefront Home - Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at AMAZING COVE! 3 Bed/2Ba Lakefront Home - Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AMAZING COVE! 3 Bed/2Ba Lakefront Home - Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AMAZING COVE! 3 Bed/2Ba Lakefront Home - Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit located?

This family-friendly Eldon vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake of the Ozarks, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Willmore Lodge and Bagnell Dam. Scenic Overlook Park and Lick Branch Cove are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

AMAZING COVE! 3 Bed/2Ba Lakefront Home - Hot Tub, Smart TVs, EV Charger, Firepit Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Relaxing and Peaceful

Our stay at Making Waves was absolutely perfect. The home, deck, and dock were all stunning—every space was thoughtfully designed and beautifully maintained. The amenities and supplies went above and beyond anything we expected; from the well-stocked kitchen to the cozy touches throughout the home, it truly felt like a luxurious bed and breakfast. It was the perfect pocket of peace for our group—a serene, welcoming escape that we’ll never forget. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

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

Great time!

We stayed 3 nights in late September and enjoyed our three nights. It was quiet and the accommodations were great. We loved the location and would recommend for a getaway or family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allysia K.

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

Great experience!

We loved how close it was to Everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Ozark Paradise

Great location on the lake. Hot tub was a huge plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Excellent VRBO

Perfect place for a fun & relaxing vacation. Andrew was great to work with and very responsive to all correspondence! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

Cute & Comfy

We had a great stay at Makin’ Waves lodge. Everything was as described. Outdoor area in back was super accommodating with a large covered patio, hot tub area, fire pit area, large swim dock, and lots of sitting options to just relax and enjoy the beautiful view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Perfect Spot

The location was perfect..close to the dam, shopping, restaurants, boat rental, etc. Great cove! Andrew was punctual with answering questions and great to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Cozy Getaway

The house was adorable and very clean. We all slept very well after long days of playing in the lake. The kitchen is very spacious for cooking. We loved the options on the property, swimming, using the dock for our jetski, the hot tub, and having campfires. Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kent b.

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

house was perfect for 2 couples

just what was shown, nice LAKE house/cottage. only comment is add drapes to living room as it had a hid abed that needed privacy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Perfect Lake House Vacation!

The property is just as described and pictured and was able to accommodate 6 adults very comfortably. We spent a lot of time in the lake and used the hot tub every night. A short drive to some nice restaurants and shopping. We even rented a pontoon and went bar hopping one day. We all agreed that we would stay here again! Thank you, Andrew, for sharing your lake house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Budget Friendly

Budget friendly lakefront home was very cute. We did encounter a couple of issues, but they were taken care of right away by Andrew. He was great to work with. Hot tub was nice to relax in. The new deck, ladder and platform to jump from was very nice. Would recommend that they find new housekeeper. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fun but Cleaners Failed

Fun place to stay. Neighbors were very friendly and floating deck was great for us to swim, kayak, and lounge around. There was even a fridge on it for us to use. Didn't get around to using fire pit but used a different deck level each night. However, the house was just not clean. Items were left behind from the previous stay along with dust. The hot tub had an odor that made it unusable despite it being a big reason we chose the place. To their credit, the host was extremely responsive when made aware of the cleanliness issue. With better cleaners, this would have been a great stay. Minor things: Stairs were quite steep getting to deck. Lack of pans for cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay in the fairly secluded Cove we were able to bring our boat and park it on the side of the dock which worked out perfect with plenty of bumpers just around the corner. There’s a nice restaurant the boathouse which is a very upscale place has a swim up pool bar. There’s three gas stations within half hour mile of the place the lake is very great miles of boat rides and things to see caught some fish while we’re there we definitely will be back
Sunrise off the dock
The boathouse pool bar
The deck over looking water
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Great stay at the lake!

The property was exactly as described in the listing and pictures. Everything was well stocked (down to the dish and laundry detergent, TP, hand soap, garbage bags and never opened kitchen sponges). The view was great from the large covered deck. It was too hot to use the hot tub, but that looked fun. We did take advantage of the large black stone grill. Andrew was very responsive with my inquiries prior to check in and during. We did have a slight issue with the Wi-Fi touch pad entry but Andrew was quick to resolve. Just a little heads up, the top bunk in the bedroom is for persons 100lbs and lighter. We used the lower bunk and the futon, so no issues for us. We really enjoyed our stay, the location on the lake was perfect and we would definitely book this place again!
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Great location and accommodation

The rental was clean and had everything we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer!
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10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Wonderful lakefront getaway!

So many places on the property to relax & enjoy the lake views! Owner was very responsive. Fireworks were fantastic! Kids watched them while swimming in the lake! Such awesome memories made for them! Jumping platform on the dock was a hit for all of us! Watching boats & wave runners go by all day was great! The kind neighbors offered us a boat ride to Docknockers for lunch in their super speedy boat! How blessed we were! The house was very roomy, well equipped, super clean, nautically decorated & comfy beds! More than enough space for the 6 of us. Super excited to find Himalayan pink salt with the spices to use (so so good for you)! Coffee was great! Hot tub was a nightly delight! The kitties, ducks & squirrels that visited brought us much joy! Would definitely stay here again! We were very blessed indeed to have found it available for Independence Day weekend!
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Beautiful property

The property was amazing and andrew was fast to reply. Had an amazing week

10/10 Excellent

Robb B.

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

Excellent stay!

Took my 2 young daughters for spring break somewhere different but similar this year compared to our prior few years. We’ve gone to the Smoky Mountains in recent years but wanted a different type of nature escape this year! Makin’ Waves was legit a great time. My girls loved wandering down to the dock just to hangout and dip their toes in the water. When we weren’t outside, we enjoyed the spacious, comfortable, and very clean house! Stark Caverns black light cave tour was cool, Redhead Lakeside Grill was a good lunch out, and overall, the 5-night stay was great. Andrew was easy to get a hold of when I initially had an inquiry about my entry code. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles O.

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

A Perfect Getaway!!

We just had a remarkable stay at Makin’Waves Lodge. The view is great and the house itself is spacious, spotless, and packed with every amenity you could want, from a fully stocked kitchen to cozy beds that make you never want to leave. The multiple outdoor spaces are perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails, and the hot tub was a relaxing plus! The hosts were super responsive and went above and beyond. Hands down, a wonderful getaway spot—already counting the days until we can come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Thanksgiving Family Fun

It was great! All the kitchen things to cook a Thanksgiving feast and room to relax! Hot tub and fishing off the dock was also a highlight. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanna F.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family fun on the Lake

We had a good time with family at this property. The dock was great, and the location was nice. There were some things that might need to be looked at in the near future. The stairs down to the dock were needing repair. The last step was hard to maneuver. The BBQ was very greasy and other furniture on the deck also. The house was clean and worked great for the seven of us with plenty of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Relaxing Anniversary

This trip was just what we needed. The property was beautiful and serene. We were able to enjoy the hot tub and the fire pit in peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara U.

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

Great location, perfect for our family of 6

We enjoyed being right on the water - spent time on the lake tubing, floating, fishing. Especially enjoyed the covered deck for morning coffees, afternoon naps, and evening card playing! Not many mosquitoes to speak of which made it even more enjoyable. We ate in some thanks to the fully stocked kitchen and also ate out some too. Definitely used the on-site laundry too. Highly recommend, especially if you want a quieter area of the lake with quick access to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Pleasant stay

We enjoyed our stay at Makin Waves Lodge. Very clean and comfortable, no problems at all. The property is on a very peaceful part of the lake and easy to get to. Also just a short drive to everything around the lake. The owner is very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We would recommend this property for those wanting a relaxing, comfortable stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Great Place to Stay!

Andrew is a great host! We truly enjoyed this home! It had everything we needed! We would definitely stay here again!