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Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis

  • Rooted by the water. Open to adventure. A place to slow down, reconnect, and make memories that last.

    Escape to Lodge at Pine Lake, a peaceful lakeside retreat just 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and nearby adventure while surrounded by nature.

    This private two-bedroom home features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and toaster oven, a cozy Sleep Number® bed in the primary bedroom, a full-size bed in the second bedroom, and a futon with a Smart TV in the living room. A dedicated workspace and free Wi-Fi make it easy to stay connected if needed.

    Step outside to enjoy your private hot tub overlooking the lake, a gas grill, fire pit, outdoor shower, and access to seven shared acres. Spend your days fishing in our private catch-and-release lake wirh complimentary watercraft, exploring local attractions, or simply unwinding by the water.

    The home is quiet, air-conditioned, and professionally cleaned between every stay. Please note that both bedrooms are located on the second floor, so guests must be able to climb stairs.

    We're pet lovers, too! Well-behaved pets are welcome for an additional fee, and our pup Hamilton who lives next door always enjoys making new friends.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If you need to cancel due to COVID-19, please contact us.
No indoor smoking of Tobacco.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Please ask for any pets you'd like to add.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Millstadt, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Frank Holten State Recreation Area and Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Edge and Eckert’s Millstadt Farm. St. Clair Bowl and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Millstadt travel guide
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Millstadt, IL

What's nearby

  • Veterans' Memorial Park
    13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Freeburg Public Library
    13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Freeburg Recreation Park
    14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • The Edge
    14 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • St. Clair County Historical Society
    16 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Louis Gateway Station
    36 min drive
  • Belleville, IL (BLV-MidAmerica-St. Louis)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    15 min drive
  • No-Jacks
    10 min drive
  • Casey's
    11 min drive
  • Circle K
    11 min drive
  • D.S. Vespers Sports Pub & Eatery
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Edge, Memorial Hospital and Dog Park at Rotary Park. Smithton Community Park and Labor and Industry Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Secluded Lodge with Private Lake Minutes from St. Louis Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We spent 2 very relaxing nights here and loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

My family had such a great time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with great hosts

Spacious cabin with plentiful amenities. Hosts are very responsive and helpful. Great fishing and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Hosts are excellent. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful property

Comfortable cozy home right on a small lake. Very quiet and secluded. Home well furnished and hot tub and fire pit are a big bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks!

Great weekend location and very responsive to messages and requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

They allow dogs have the most amazing outdoor shower and hot tub town is like 10mins away the people were very nice Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet lake near St. Louis

Our preteen/teen enjoyed fishing and kayaking. Parents and Grandparents enjoyed morning coffee on the screen porch while watching plethora of birds and deer. Very close to St. Louis attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway spot!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The pond setting is peaceful - spent most of our time just sitting out near the water reading/journaling/relaxing. Even caught a few fish! The location is closer to a road than we expected, but it didn't cause any issues. It's also within 15-20 minute drive of many restaurants which we appreciated. Would certainly consider staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country getaway!

Cute, cozy country cabin with antique furniture that will remind you of what you grew up with! Wonderful hot tub! Spacious mud room for towels afterwards. Nice layout of the lower level of the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short getaway

My husband just wanted to get away for a few days with the dogs to fish and relax. The house is very nice and clean, the hot tub was amazing. We met Kim , one of the owners and she was very friendly and very helpful. We would definitely stay there again. Five out of five stars for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

The property is absolutely beautiful. Whether you want to fish, soak in the hot tub, have a fire, or just relax inside and play games. There are also so many things nearby to do! I can't say enough about the host and hostess communication prior to and during your stay. They were great!!! Will definitely book again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful paradise

Beautiful property with country feel. Lake is right in your backyard - so amazing for coffee in the morning and s’mores at night. House is cute as can be and very comfortable. Owners are on same property and incredibly gracious. would come here over and over again. Close to several small towns so fun for shopping and exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paul W. Mann

Loved it. Coming back in Fall. Good folks and good fishin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House

Quiet and relaxing getaway. House and kitchen had everything we needed, we just brought food. They have a lot of outdoor amenities including a hot tub, corn hole, chairs, hammock, docks, fishing poles, boats, life jackets and more. Cute decor and awesome enclosed porch with a beautiful view. Will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded hideaway, great fishing

My best friend of 50 years and I spent four days at this lovely house. The hosts were wonderful; answered any questions we had very promptly. We are both in our 70s and the stairs were more of a challenge than I had anticipated from the pictures, but we managed. The house is lovely, the grounds are great and the fishing was awesome. We would definitely recommend this or a quiet getaway, especially if you like to fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed!

From the minute we pulled in, relaxation set in. Such a charming property, we had all the essentials for an amazing weekend. Kim and Tony were on top of everything, so incredibly welcoming and offering local recommendations... they are the perfect hosts. We were in town for a lax tournament and the house was within a good distance to everything we needed. So grateful for the perfect weekend for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what i needed.

Visited a friend who lives local. Found this place on a vrbo search and absolutely loved it. Quiet and out of the way. Was feeling depressed and this is exactly what i needed to lift my spirits. I hope the next time i visit, this will be available. The hot tub helped a little too. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife really liked the rustic feel of the place and was impressed with how clean it was at the same time. For me, it felt like a retirement property that I’d had for years, it was very welcoming. We didn’t take advantage of the water (kayaks, fishing, etc..) but we had friends over and used the grill to cook. We’d take our dogs outside in the back of the house and there was never any problem. The point of this stay was to visit friends, watch old movies, relax, and do some studying, it was a great choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Back in time

Loved all the Knotty Pine . My grandma lived on this lake and this was her brother in laws home and his wife. He was wonderful with carpentry, even made grandfather clocks. Not much had changed. Well the hot tub wasn't there a nice plus. Loved the wood stove on screened in patio. Heard owls and coyotes. They had lots of holiday decor which made it very festive. And owners very very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful setting for nice getaway

My husband and I spent two weeks at this beautiful location! He grew up in nearby Belleville. We brought our tandem bicycle and enjoyed lots of fun riding. The owners were great to work with. We especially enjoyed the lake and back patio for relaxing. The only downside was the farmer across the road was drying his soybeans and ran the fan on his storage unit 24/7 the first week. It was pretty noisy. The owners did their best to talk with the neighbors to resolve the issue but could not resolve it completely. Thankfully the second week was quiet. We highly recommend this property, but check with the owners if you are going during harvest season to avoid the noise issue from the neighbors.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday getaway

Quick trip to get away from a kitchen remodel going on at hometl that is taking longer than planned. Also got the hubby and i for Christmas tickets to see Jeff Dunham at the Enterprise Center in St Louis and a bonus gift to go see the Blues play. Our dog loved the peace and quiet of the house and the fact that he was able to stay in the mud room instead of being locked in a cage while we were gone. Host Kim and Tony were great and went above and beyond to make sure their guest had wverything they needed. Robes provided for the hot tub. Towels and life jackets also provided for pond activities. Along with lots of spices and a good stock of stuff in the kitchen. Will definitely stay again if available when we want to visit the st louis area again. They also would text us and let us know when they were going to let their dogs out so we could male sure ours was inside. They dogs did ended up meeting the morning we left and did fine with eachother but was greatly appreciated of the little gesture. You never know how dogs will be with eachother or other people. So it was nice to have the heads up.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Perfect place to watch the sunrise and sunset. It was a great place close to home to escape for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a wonderful get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice visit. Next to the lake was fun and even got to fish a little. Got a nice visit from the owner and her friendly dog. (Surprisingly not a single mosquito!)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026