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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table. - Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! (Gravois Mills)
A lakeside dock with boats, a covered seating area, and a grassy bank. - Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! (Gravois Mills)
A deck with chairs overlooking a marina with boats and docks. - Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! (Gravois Mills)
A sunset view from a covered outdoor area with a metal bridge in the background. - Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! (Gravois Mills)
A spacious living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a TV on a wooden stand. There are ceiling fans, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sign indicating Wi-Fi availability. - Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! (Gravois Mills)
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!

  • A great get-away for the family, couples weekend, girls weekend, fishing trip, or just a place to relax and get away from it all. A cozy, remodeled lakefront 2-bedroom home in a friendly cove. Enjoy a bright sunroom, large deck, 2-well dock, and PWC lift. This lakefront home is literally just a dozen feet from the lake, with an expansive lake view, great fishing and swimming, and a variety of toys: paddle boat, standing paddleboard, and kayaks. Use our fully equipped kitchen and large gas grill to feed your crew. Sleep up to nine people with 1 king and 1 queen-size bed each in their own bedroom and a fold-out couch and bunk beds (twin on top, full on bottom) in the sunroom. Also, enjoy board games or flat-screen TV with streaming services and a DVD library. There is also a small TV with children's DVDs in the sunroom. A washer and dryer are also available during the summer months.
    This home has provided lake fun for generations. You can start building your memories here today. We are located at Mile Marker 45. Gas and groceries are available by water at Mimosa Beach Marina, just across the channel. We are just ten minutes from Laurie, Missouri where gas and groceries are available by land. If you’re interested in shopping or tourist activities, we are 45 minutes from Osage Beach with go-carts, helicopter rides, outlet malls, and numerous restaurants. Being at Mile Marker 45 is great if you have a smaller boat, the boats and waves aren’t as big on this part of the lake as it is closer to the dam. We are also near a couple of great lakeside restaurants: Bear Bottoms with a waterslide and live music and Red Fox who has the best margaritas on the lake. We’ve been enjoying the lake from this location for years! Come be our guest!

    (Just in case you missed the house rules we request No pets please and no smoking in the house).

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About the area

Located in Cartwright Cove, a neighbourhood in Gravois Mills, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ozarks Amphitheater and Main Street Music Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ozark Distillery and Brewery and The Cove Golf Course. Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Gravois Mills travel guide
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Gravois Mills, MO

What's nearby

  • An ancient stone building with arched windows and a large tree in the foreground.
    Lake of the Ozarks
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A sunset over a calm lake with boats, a rocky shoreline, and a forested hill in the background.
    Bagnell Dam
    32 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • A stone building with arched windows and a brick archway.
    Ha Ha Tonka State Park
    34 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Ozarks Amphitheater
    29 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Osage Beach Premium Outlets
    35 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
    21 min drive
  • Westside Pub
    14 min drive
  • Lazy Dayz Resort
    56 min drive
  • The Tavern At Trails End
    27 min drive
  • The Tavern Trattoria
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! located?

Located in Cartwright Cove, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake of the Ozarks and within 20 miles (32 km) of Proctor Towersite State Wildlife Area and Jacob's Cave. Lake Breeze Terrace and Ozarks Amphitheater are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Come and play at Escape 2 the Lake! Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a great time! Very well stocked kitchen and we dined both indoors and outside. Used the grill and also had a nice fire in the fire pit. Lots of rain but we still had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Neat clean and everything we needed was there. Weather didn't cooperate but no fault of the host. Played a lot of gin rumey and read but nice surroundings to do that in. We4 will return hopefully next year same time frame.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun!

My family and I loved the location of the property and how secluded we were! Lots of amenities; will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend.

This is our 2nd time booking Tracy’s lake house. Place is clean, comfortable, we had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place! Our 3rd time staying!

Once again our family had a great time staying here. This was our 3rd year staying and plan on coming back again in the future. The house has many great amenities, located on a quiet cove, and great communication with the owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place for our fishing trip!

Well maintained, clean and comfortable! Perfect for our annual friends group fishing trip. Friendly and welcoming hosts. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation 2023

The house was amazing. The host was great! Our kids really enjoyed the lake and the things they offered like a paddle boat and some kayaks. We did rent a boat and explored the huge lake one day but overall they wanted to be at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a long weekend at the lake!

We really enjoyed our stay! House is clean and well stocked. The kids LOVED the paddle board, pedal boat, and kayaks. The cove is quiet and perfect for swimming and paddling. The deck is great for BBQing in the evenings and the view is great! The house was easy to find and access. It is close to the water without a ton of stairs which is nice for the little ones. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing cabin!

This was the perfect cabin for a nice, relaxing stay! The house was clean, cove was super quiet despite being right on the water, and the views from the deck were amazing. Fishing from the dock was relaxing and the kids each caught their first (and second, and third) fish ever! Steve is super friendly and considerate of the guests, but also fits right in if you invite him to hang out. ☺️ Loved the place and the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing week at the Lake

We had a wonderful, relaxing week at the lake. Pleasantly surprised at how quiet our little cove was. Water was lovely-very warm. We spent a lot of time kayaking and floating on tubes, which hosts provided. Excellent communication throughout. We had the pleasure of meeting Steve while we were there. Property was perfect for the 4 of us. Great view from deck. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property on the family side of the lake. Very quiet at night. The host has the property right next door so was very easy to ask questions or get anything you need. About a half hour drive to the dam if you want to go to the bars and do all that. But there is a nice grocery store about 10 minutes away and an amazing place to get breakfast called Val's. If you are coming down from Iowa stop in Princeton MO at the meat market and get some great meat for a really good price. It is a small house with not much storage but perfect for one family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Husband and I took our 20 year old son and some of his friends, and everyone was impressed. Lots of lake toys to enjoy, and plenty of indoor activities in case of poor weather (which we were lucky not to have). Lots of wildlife to keep you entertained as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed the stay , close to lake . Nice owners .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Had the best weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed the view I could sit on that deck all day and night very nice house the pictures do not do it justice love this place and I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin right on the lake. The host thought of every amenity. It was lovely. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very clean, well equipped with supplies, great location, quiet, and peaceful, the perfect place to have a relaxing getaway. Convenient to restaurants and stores. If you’d like to fish, very close to a fish and tackle place as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved it, will be back if we are in the area again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy little place was described exactly as it was. It was well furnished with everything we needed. It was very clean upon our arrival, and we'll stocked with essential items. The directions were spot on, and had ample parking with additional parking across the street. It was so quiet and relaxing... LOVED IT!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great Place to Get Away

Great place on a beautiful cove with lots to do and sights to see.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely stay

Would rebook
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was our fourth time staying here. Absolutely love this place! Great location, great house, lots of fun things to do. Owners are very responsive and take good care of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Father’s Day Trip

We had a great time at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025