We met our immediate/extended family (nine total) here in Branson to checkout itâs many family friendly shows & chose Carefree Bear Lodge for our accommodations because of all the amenities it had to offer! It checked off all my boxes. A lovely homey space that provided my son, his wife and four children the entire basement for a more private space for them, our daughter & our bedrooms upstairs both having separate bathrooms ( so important when everyone getting ready to take off for day of taking in the sights and sounds of the area). Yet we were all able to enjoy a morning breakfast together and hungout watching a movie a few nights too in the open kitchen living area. Kids and adults enjoyed all the lake activities (canoeing, kayaking, fishing,etc) as well the pooltable in basement was a hit. Cornhole on back deck played daily & pingpong challenges in garage! Great place to stay! It is a bit of a descent down to lake but there is also a nice patio area with fire pit which we did not use due to the 90 degree temps the week of our stay. Loved that the central A/C worked well! We would definitely recommend. Only 15 min drive from the busier streets of Branson, but we found Kimberling city and Indian Point too, offer great places to eat at a more leisurely pace.
This house was so nice as it was private and not a chain of cabins. There was so much for young adults to do. We cooked all our meals with plenty of kitchen necessities available. Lots of sleeping space and access to the lake was amazing! Would definitely stay again.
The house itself, set-up, and location is great but there was a strong feces smell from what I am guessing was a dog accident in the main bedroom. We tried to sleep in the room the first night and as the house warmed up the smell was unbearable. I did talk to the owners and they said they would try to get a cleaning company out but nothing was done while we were there. We ended up having kids share a room so we didnât have to use the room. We had to cut the trip short due to a family emergency so they may have planned to show up the day after we left to address the issue. I did ask them to compensate something as it seemed odd to have to pay full price and full cleaning fees when the main bedroom canât be used - they declined which was disappointing but I get. So overall, not the best experience.
We had a great time. Loved the hot tub for this time of year. Kayak was taken down to the lake for a short paddle. Plenty of parking a huge plus as we had three vehicles. Property had plenty of space to explore. Was a quick 20 min to Silver Dollar City, and 30 min from the strip.
We stayed at this property September 2024 with our 2 adult sons and granddaughter. The house was perfectly set up for us to spend time together in multiple areas of the house and to retreat to separate areas at the end of the day. We mostly used the outdoor amenities, fire pit, deck and lake on this trip. We hope to return to this property in April 2025. The weather is likely to be much cooler so we anticipate using the indoor amenities more. The house was very well stocked. We had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend this property!
Everything about our stay here was wonderful!
The location, access to the water, amenities and comfy beds made for a great lovely get away for our family. The hosts were very responsive and the check in/check out process was a breeze. Thank you so much!
This home provided many ways to enjoy the lake without actually having a boat. The house is full of stuff to use for cooking and taking care of basic needs. Definitely dog friendly if you need a place to let your dog feel at home.
We were looking for a quick weekend away after a busy few months, and this lake house did not disappoint. The home is in a quiet cove on lake, great for fishing and kayaking, and not too close to other neighbors despite being in a popular area. Our visit was during a cold spell, but we still had plenty of things to do at the property between the hot tub, ping pong and pool tables, and other games. The home and kitchen were well appointed, which made family meals a pleasure. Despite the remote feel of the house, we were also able to easily enjoy local attractions such as Silver Dollar City and the Butterfly Ranch. This really was the perfect house for a family vacation where some days required relaxing and other days needed a bit more adventure.
Our family of 6 - Dad Mom and 4 kids aged 23 to 19 had a fantastic time at this house. We stayed the 2nd week of March so weather was a teeter totter but with so many things to do indoors we didn't mind the chilly days. Kids loved the hot tub which was clean and fully functional.
The drive to the grocery store was easy - but make a list - as it's a bit too far to realize you forgot something. Drive to Branson was about 30 mins. We went over 3 times.
For nearby dining we ate at Ma's Place in Kimberling City and it was super yummy food - atmosphere was basic.
I recommend bringing beach towels as the bath towels are not good for hot tub or lake action. Communication with the owner was easy and helpful. Book it now - you will be happy you did!
While the temps neared 100 we took advantage of the lake with our 3 children. From paddle boarding to kayaking we were able to not only cool off but enjoy nature.