4 Trending Rentals in Missouri That People Book on Repeat (And We See Why)

Missouri offers the ultimate landscape for scenic, nature-based getaways, featuring verdant forests, startling blue rivers, and arguably the best vacation rentals in the Midwest. We’re talking dreamy treehouses and geo domes, cozy cottages, and lakeside chalets so perfect you’ll never want to go back home. You could spend days browsing the listings,... or simply steal my swoon-worthy picks.

1. Treehouse with Hot Tub - Ozark 

If you haven’t stayed in a treehouse yet, add it to your must-dos asap! This type of stay is becoming quite popular, which explains why this one in Ozark is among the top trending vacation rentals in Missouri. You’ll definitely want to plan ahead to snag a night here, but it’s worth it for the pending fantasy you’ll get to live out. Whether you imagine yourself as Tarzan and Jane, Snow White, Rapunzel, or a forest fairy, this immersion into the trees leaves you rejuvenated and reconnected with nature in a million different ways. This Missouri treehouse with a hot tub rents for between $300 and $400 per night during the week and offers discounts on two-night weekend stays. It features three queen beds and sleeps up to six guests. 

2. Rock House Cottage - DeSoto

When a road trip to the Ozarks isn’t in the cards, hone in on local stays for a quick city escape. This historic cottage in the woods is quite the charmer, and it’s just an hour south of St  Louis. Originally designed as a hunting lodge in the 1920s, the Rock House Cottage was built as a nature retreat utilizing stones sourced straight from the property. It’s as romantic and charming as any Hallmark movie cottage you can imagine, and it truly feels like it’s a world away from the big city. With endless picture windows, an open concept, vaulted ceilings, and three cozy bedrooms, it comfortably accommodates up to four guests. Incredibly, it rents for under $200 per night with no two-night minimum.

3. Campfire Hollow Geo Dome - Eagle Rock

Another epic stay to add to your agenda is spending the night in a geodome! It’s the ultimate glamping experience, often featuring a luxurious room inside a well-appointed tent. It’s perfect for those who appreciate the concept of camping but prefer a pillow-top mattress and a heated (or air-conditioned) space. The concept is talking off with lightning speed, and naturally, the Campfire Hollow Geo Dome has become a trending vacation rental in Missouri. It’s located on the far southern side of the Missouri Ozarks, about an hour southwest of Branson. For dome stays, finding one that sleeps more than two people is rare, but this one has two beds for up to four guests. There’s a two-night minimum, which totals around $400 to $500, depending on the season and day of the week.

4. Grendel Grove Lakeside Chalet - Innsbrook

Listing the options for Missouri getaways would not be complete without offering an epic lake house vacation rental. But why not level up with an A-frame chalet nestled on three wooded acres with a private dock, beach, and decks looking over Grendel Lake? This is the kind of place worthy of family reunions, group retreats, and even a small wedding. The Grendel Grove Lakeside Chalet is just one hour west of St. Louis and accommodates up to 10 overnight guests. A two-night weekend stay runs around $700 in the off-season and up to $2,000 for a three-night stay on summer weekends.

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