This 26-acre nature retreat offers a peaceful getaway nestled off a quiet, dead-end road with abundant activities for every season and every guest. The property features a welcoming lodge with a wraparound porch, indoor games including pool and ping pong tables, and outdoor recreational areas with bags, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and volleyball. Guests can explore enchanting wooded nooks or enjoy seasonal amenities like the pool and trampoline. Direct river access invites adventure and relaxation, with a private graveled path leading to a sand and gravel bar perfect for rock hounding, fishing, swimming, or simply soaking up nature. The property offers guided floats down the scenic upper Meramec River—available in 3 or 6-mile options—where staff provides shuttles upriver and rental options for rafts, kayaks, canoes, and tubes. The river route passes notable natural features including a jumping cliff and cold spring cave. RV guests enjoy convenient full hookup sites with straightforward access and parking areas that provide a quiet, safe base for exploration. The responsive and accommodating hosts welcome guest requests and are available to answer questions, making this location ideal for travelers seeking a peaceful overnight stop or a destination stay. The surrounding Steelville area offers endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including fishing, floating, cave tours, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, rock hounding, wine tasting, shopping, concerts, and golfing. The lodge gift store features local wine and other items, and the staff is happy to provide personalized recommendations for exploring the region's natural attractions.