This Missouri Firetower Will Make You Feel Like You’re in a Movie

Have you ever fantasized about escaping into the woods and just... losing yourself? And no, I don't mean like Alone or Lord of the Flies or Hatchet, where you're dropped in the middle of the wilderness with nothing. Rather, I'm talking about a place where you could find some peace and comfort for a few days surrounded by the forest canopy - perhaps with a fireplace. And a hot tub. If that sounds a bit too fantastical, you're in for a surprise, because such a place exists. It's an amazing fire tower rental in Missouri, near Bradleyville, that's surrounded by nothing but a vast stretch of the Mark Twain National Forest. Welcome to Glade Top Fire Tower.

Modeled after a fire tower - but wider and, at 40 feet, shorter, so far more sturdy - this whimsical Missouri vacation rental is the perfect place for a forest escape. On the landscaped property, you'll find an in-ground hot tub where you can relax, stargaze, and listen to a breeze blowing gently through the trees that surround you. There's also a fire pit with searing for two on a raised deck.

Another deck with seating wraps around the main living area, which is enclosed but encircled by windows - so you'll never lose sight of the natural beauty that surrounds you. A convenient winch is available to hoist your luggage from the ground to the main level.

The living area is just gorgeous, with natural wood trim and windows everywhere. Built for two, the fire tower boasts a well-equipped kitchenette, plenty of seating, a king bed, and a half bath on the living level. The shower is outdoors on the deck, so you can enjoy an intimate, natural experience as you bathe.

The second level is an open deck that serves as a covered seating area. With a swinging chair, as well as table seating and a grill, it's the perfect place to spend the day - rain or shine.

Perhaps best of all, the 25-acre, wooded property is surrounded by a vast expanse of untamed forest - the Mark Twain National Forest, to be specific - in the Ozarks of Missouri. This part of the national forest is corrugated with mountains and valleys, which are laced with hiking trails and hidden treasures like waterfalls, springs, and overlooks.

What are you waiting for? Head over to Airbnb and make your reservation for this incredible fire tower in Missouri so you can start living out your forest fantasy as soon as possible. Do you know of any other vacation rentals in Missouri where you can escape to the woods for a while? We'd love to hear about them! Find more information on our favorite Missouri adventures using our Travel Planner!