Testimonies

“A little peaceful oasis close, but not too close, to town”

-patrick w.

“As an architect Jack has done an impressive job with very quality work and high end materials in the construction of the Pretty Lake cabin. Abby and Jack were very friendly hosts and helpful. I was having trouble with tv/projector and Jack was there in minutes to fix the problem. Kayaks and paddle board were a lot of fun. They have created a sanctuary to encourage lots of wildlife; we woke up in the morning and we’re again visited in the evening surrounded by does and fawns along with turkey and a lovely geese “couple”. Very nice quiet getaway.”

“Beautiful property and house” -jason j.

“I visited recently with several friends for the weekend. We had a wonderful time. The house and property were lovely. The owners were very kind and helpful. It was a great experience overall.”

“Great location for visiting our Mizzou student!” -barb w.

“We had a wonderful time at the Pretty Lake Guest House. The house was immaculate with a well stocked kitchen. We used the kayaks and enjoyed our hikes around the little lake. We didn’t have good weather (pouring rain) but if we did we would have also made use of the paddle board and fishing poles and would have made a bon fire each night. We loved seeing the deer and heron while playing board games on the porch one morning. Even though it rained the whole weekend it was a beautiful view. Jack the owner greeted us when we arrived and gave us a full tour of the place and gave us great local info. He made sure to show us how to use the tv and electronics. The drop down movie screen and their extensive movie collection was a huge plus for our rainy evenings. Located next to the cabin is a studio which could be used as a recording studio or yoga studio. Jack encouraged my husband who is a drummer to enjoy the space and give his piano and acoustic drum set a try. My husband loved it and had a blast and hung out there several times. We have already rented the space for another visit in a few months for our family of 5. The cabin is only about a 10-15 min (very easy) drive from the Mizzou campus which was very convenient for visiting our son. Our son stayed with us and it was a relaxing get away from campus. The hot tub was under repair but the owner let us know beforehand.”

“relaxing and romantic” -laura e.

“Enjoyed this property tremendously for my husband’s birthday getaway! Fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming and very peaceful with a lot of wildlife to view… Romantic dinner in Columbia which was very close by and yet far enough away to enjoy tranquility… would recommend this property!”

“absolutely beautiful and
peaceful!” -Megan s.

My husband and I stayed here during the Roots & Blues Festival and had the best time. This lovely lake house has it all-fishing, kayaking, gorgeous scenery, and even a little music studio if you are in the mood for a jam session. And I can’t forget the hot tub! The host family is incredibly sweet and accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying here!

“wonderful stay!” -katie l.

“We had the pleasure of staying this past weekend and it was wonderful! From the moment we got there until we left, Abby and her husband were so attentive and welcoming. The cabin was beautiful and was furnished with everything you could possibly need. We had our own private lake to go fishing, hiking, kayaking and lounging in the hot tub at night which was perfect. There were many grocery stores, restaurants and even a winery near by. We cannot wait to visit again!!”

“Hit the reserve button right now
for this place...” -james m.

“If you are looking for a place close to Columbia MO that is serene, scenic, with wildlife, quiet, on a lake, great fishing, pristine accommodations and superb hosts… hit the reserve button right now for this place. I spent 3 nights and was wanting to stay longer. Columbia and all of the city amenities were easily accessible, but I was more interested in spending time at this cottage. Hiking, fishing, kayaking and sunset cocktails on the deck (which is on the water) was an easy routine that I fell into and there is a great music studio where I even tried my hand on the drum set. I am already looking forward to my next trip to Columbia and will only stay at this place!”