07/30/2026
REVIEW SPOTLIGHT - Carol Kemna | 7/27/26
My extended family (over 80 people - infants to 80 yrs old) came to this resort for the first time last week Wed-Sun. We had a blast! The units were very clean, well maintained, and nicely decorated/furnished. Each unit is stocked with basic cooking needs and they had everything we needed. While the units themselves are not brand new, many (if not all) were newly renovated/remodeled and were actually much nicer than expected. The size of this resort was perfect in my opinion (I think there are 15 or 16 units of varying sizes.) It is an excellent venue for any family/friend gathering because you won't be lost in a sea of strangers. The resort is situated on a hillside, so there are quite a few stairs. However, we just booked those who might struggle with the stairs in units nearest to our gathering areas on the lower level. Some family members also brought ATVs (which can be rented in the area.) Those also worked great for those who had difficulty walking the hills, or problems climbing stairs. The management was exceptional! They are on-site and very responsive. It was clear that the resort is home for them and they take excellent care of the property. They were super kind and accomodating. I've worked with many hotel/resort managers as I've been a meeting planner for over 20 years. I can honestly say that Jada Thacker is one of the best managers I've ever worked with! She didn't miss a detail. While we had no complaints, there is a bar across the cove that plays music. That might be distracting for some visitors...but the music was very good! Several family members visited the bar and ate. They said the food was great as well. We really enjoyed the fun atmosphere and I think this should be expected if you come to the Lake of the Ozarks during the summer months. If you want total quiet and solitude, I recommend visiting in the off-season. There just happened to be a huge fireworks display at another nearby establishment one of the nights we stayed. A couple of our family dogs weren't crazy about the loud explosions, but it was an amazing show!
