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Reviews of Spring Lake Ranch has a Private, Rustic Lodge perfect for family/group retreats!

Spring Lake Ranch has a Private, Rustic Lodge perfect for family/group retreats!
Potosi, MO

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Anniversary Celebration
8 adults & 5 kids age 9-12. So happy with our stay. The kids had an incredible time and we know it’s a trip they will remember forever! The lodge is spacious with many options for sleeping, dining & entertainment. Awesome kitchen! So many FULL bathrooms! Pool was clean and well taken care of. The kids had a blast at the beach & dock. Beautiful lake for fishing, hiking & kayaking! The store is right across the street from the lodge and was so convenient. Basics items available. Anytime we needed anything (extra towels, soap, etc) we were able to ask for it at the store. The few things that we did not love were: The bathhouse @ the pool. It was in pretty bad shape & unusable. The pool table is in need of some major TLC. The large commercial stove was unplugged when we arrived, and once we plugged it in, we found out why. The oven part did not turn off without unplugging it. **the three things listed above we DID NOT bring to their attention. I imagine if we had done so, they may have addressed. Note: two bedrooms, and the additional sleeping areas are upstairs only accessible by two VERY narrow spiral staircases. There was a storm while we were there & ALL of Potosi lost power for quite a while! With the generators, free water, ice and quick work from the owners to reroute our fridge to the generator, we felt like the luckiest people in Potosi! Overall, we loved our getaway at the lodge and were impressed by the responsiveness of the owners. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
My family had a wonderful stay! The lodge was clean, spacious, and had an excellent private pool. With 11 adults and 10 children under the age of 11, it is difficult to find a place to vacation but this was suitable to our needs and we had a blast! Will plan on returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H., Nashville, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house with lots of activities
We met up with a few friends who had kids to enjoy a long weekend. The house is spacious with several sleeping spots. The house had lots of ammenities both inside and out, which made the stay very easy and comfortable. We had a lot of fun at the pool, lake, and horseback riding. I would not hesitate to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great place for large groups!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rudy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great country retreat
It was a fantastic retreat. Communication was a bit hard since it could only be done in person at the neighboring country store (some of our VRBO messages didn't get answers). Also we had to buy some of our own cleaning products like paper towels which seemed a bit weird. But the place was fun and had lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
What a treat!
John and his crew run an awesome operation! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot!
We stayed here for our annual family gathering. We loved the property!! The space was ideal for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing place
So much fun, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan D., Escondido, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion at the Ranch
Our family had a great time and made lots of memories during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large groups
Awesome property. Pool is just steps from house. Lake is short drive (or walk) up the hill. Kitchen is amazing. Dining area was great for our large group. So fun, the kids loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
After Prom
We had a group of kids out for an after prom celebration. The ranch was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lodge
Wonderful experience for 5 families—10 adults and 11 children 6 and under and still felt so spacious. Fantastic space, great pool, hot tub, kitchen, game room, fire pit. Beautiful land and location, such friendly helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Women's Weekend
This is a family women's weekend we've been doing for YEARS! This property (especially the kitchen) was great... we even enjoyed watching the cows!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2021
Thank you, Michelle! Looking forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a family vacation!
Fishing, swimming, kayak & canoe availability! There’s something for everyone. The Lodge is BEAUTIFUL with a wonderfully appointed kitchen. Thanks for s great memory 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ang A., St Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great guest house on a ranch
We had a wonderful mini-reunion at the ranch and were so impressed with how spacious the house was. With 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, plus extra sleeping space that really makes it 5+ bedrooms, our 4 siblings, spouses, and kids of various ages never felt crowded. The rec room was huge, and the kitchen/dining/outdoor patio spaces were perfect for group gatherings. The private pool was a nice amenity as well, and one suggestion would be to add several umbrellas for shade. We met the owners and the guys taking care of the horses--everyone was so friendly. Our kids really enjoyed being in the country and having animals all around. They thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding too. The docks and gathering spaces at the lake were in walking distance and are very nice too, but we spent most of the time at the house and pool to enjoy family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Hi, thank you so much for the detailed review! Really glad you all enjoyed your stay. We hope you'll come to see us again!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Weekend
Spacious lodge with private pool and game room. The lake is a short walk and nice docks to enjoy swimming and kayaking. The stocked kitchen, gas grill, and fire pit provide all you need to prepare meals. There is plenty of room and okay beds. The two kings are in the master and the other first floor bedroom has a full and bunk beds. The other beds are up spiral stairs. Rooms have small steps or a few steps as you go room to room. The upstairs air conditioning was not working when we arrived and the owners ensured it was working that night and are very nice. Phone service is spotty. The kitchen and game room is amazing! The lake and docks are beautiful and nice trail around the lake. The private pool is huge and so nice to have a hot tub too! Great family fun with all the room you need and several things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Thank you much for taking the time to write such a detailed review, Jennifer! We're really glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Will F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great experience...
We stayed here with our entire family of 20 (9 adults, 11 kids) for most of a week. It took a minute to absorb the surroundings and uniqueness of the property (it was an old bison ranch) but once we did we had a great time. The lake was beautiful, it was clean spring fed and made for great swimming, kayaking and fishing. We spent the days at the lake and the evenings at the house playing kickball and other games around the property and in the large gathering spaces inside. We used the pool on a busier lake day but the lake was definitely our preference. The property is a cross between modern updates and parts frozen in time from the thriving place it was in its time. There is a history of one of the previous family owners in the library that is definitely worth a read. Plenty of beds for all of us and the kids enjoyed their stay in the loft. The managers were very laid back, accommodating and great to interact with. A unique but wonderful family vacation, we’ll be telling stories about it for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Really glad you've enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., CEDAR RAPIDS

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion vacation
We had 18 adults and a 1 year old stay at the lodge. We are all family members. Our family hadn’t gotten together in one place since Christmas of 2019, due to the pandemic concerns. We had a great time at the Spring Lake Lodge. It had plenty of space for use to sleep, play indoor and outdoor games and divide up into separate areas (without bother either group). The kitchen and dining room space is awesome with space to spare for our large group. We really enjoyed the large game room. The pool and lake we good for swimming and relaxing in the sun. Overall we think the lodge is a great accommodation and look forward to future when we can rent the lodge again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring ranch
Lots of things to do, pool, beach, fishing, horseback riding, pool table, plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway property!
This lodge is so fun and on a beautiful piece of land. Our group of 14 could very comfortably spread out with room to spare In the lodge. The lake is a short walk and even shorter drive away and the additions of the private pool and hot tub are lovely. We had some issues with the hot tub getting fully hot and the owners promptly came over and fixed the issue. Towels were a bit more scarce than we anticipated, so I would recommend bringing your own. Otherwise, this stay was better than we could have imagined!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a gem!
We really enjoyed our stay. We had a group of 20. Able to sleep comfortably because majority of group were children who took advantage of the twin beds / cots on 2nd level. Really enjoyed the horse riding. Even got to see them run free on the property on our last morning. Eager to come back in the summer and make use of the large pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! Really glad you all enjoyed your stay and the activities. Come see us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J., Georgia

Slice of Heaven
Ahh! Fresh air! Due to COVID, we kept our gathering at the lodge to immediate family only which meant we had tons of room to spare. The lodge is much larger than we expected. The family room is awesome!!! On the property, there are goats, horses, cows, buffaloes, chickens, and a lake. That was all a bonus. We had no idea what we were renting. We met the owners while there and they are the nicest people. They work very hard to keep up this farm. The property has quite a history! Don’t forget to visit the winery/brewery down the street. It’s beautiful! You will love this slice of Heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private wedding
Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Our family of five was a small group for this lodge. Pool and hot tub are great. The lake, docks and kayaks were wonderful. The great room and kitchen are perfect. The only slight downside is that the Wi-Fi is unpredictable. The owner is very engaging and can suggest a way to boost it - we didn’t try. We would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge. So peaceful and relaxing. The pool was great. Lake was beautiful. Overall we were very pleased with everything. (Minor things - ovens were a little frustrating. May just need more instructions but had some trouble baking things. Needed more trash bags - we used some of our own. Need wash rags for the bathrooms and lots more kitchen towels please!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S., St. Louis area

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Anniversary in Quarantine
We had an amazing stay at this spacious property. We had plenty of room to spread out in numerous bedrooms and up to date baths plus a well equipped kitchen which was easy to cook in. The large fridge was a plus since we brought all of our food from St. Louis. We had lots of choices for dining, both inside and out.The kids and adults enjoyed the pool, hot tub, space for indoor and outdoor games. the walk to the Lake and the bonus Fireworks display at the dam. There were a few issues but our host was able to fix everything but the non working icemakers. We enjoyed all that space after being cooped up for weeks. Our hosts were responsive but gave us our privacy. We enjoyed our stay at Spring Lake Ranch and a celebration of our Golden Anniversary with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We had a great time. It was a perfect place to get away. We brought all of our own food and never left the grounds. The lake is beautiful and peaceful. The lodge was clean and has a great design for a big group. The main room is separated from the bedrooms, so it was easy for some to stay up while others were sleeping. The private pool and hot tub were both great. The property owners were very kind and accommodating. They are working very hard to restore the property. If VRBO allowed 1/2 stars, I would have rated it 4 1/2.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time! Beautiful place!
This is our second time staying here. People are very nice! Beautiful place! We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Marnie P.

Perfect for large group get-aways!
Wow! Absolutely huge stone and log lodge was perfect for our staff retreat! Clean and updated with tons of trails, a beautiful lake and pool, gourmet kitchen with gas AND electric stoves, lots of beds and new bathrooms, and best of all, super friendly property managers. We’re already planning our return trip next summer! ... I just added tons of photos to their Google listing, so check those out too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Wonderful place
Our large family group of 20 had a great time at the ranch. Family of all ages found a wide range of activities to keep busy. We enjoyed the new pool, kayaking & fishing on the lake, billiards, foosball and more. The owners were very friendly and helpful. It was extremely hot the weekend we visited and the A/C had no problem keeping up. We were able to use the upstairs sleeping spaces with no problem. We hope to return again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Trish, it was great having you. You had a great group and so glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you next year. Thanks!