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Best panoramic view of the lake! Winters by the fire or sun deck in the summer

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The iconic Pedestal House!
Don't you want to stay here??
Our rooftop retreat is the perfect place to relax
Living room views are AMAZING
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Osage Beach, MO
  • Lake of the Ozarks
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Oaks Golf Club at Tan Tar A Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Osage Beach, MO (OSB-Grand Glaize-Osage Beach)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Best panoramic view of the lake! Winters by the fire or sun deck in the summer

Sitting over the water's edge at the 25 mile marker in Osage Beach is the most famous house ever built on the Lake. This architectural wonder is now available for your family to enjoy. SLEEPS 10

Whether you are sitting in the living room watching all the boat traffic go by, or on the martini deck near the pier, you will not miss a moment of the action, whether it be boats flying by, or quiet sunsets. The Living room also boasts a 65" TV. The living room also includes a beautiful gas fireplace that lights at the touch of a button, and warms your heart and the room on those wintry evenings.

The kitchen is appointed with all the utensils, appliances and gadgets you need for a summer retreat, and you may sit at the dining room table and enjoy that million dollar view.

All three bedrooms boast high end comfort king beds and bedding. Down stairs bedrooms offer a comfort queen bed and bedding along with King.

The master suite boasts more of that view over the water, a king bed, and an en suite bath. Sit down at the chess table and enjoy a quiet game as you ponder that view.

The 2nd bedroom boasts 1 king bed, 1 queen bed more of that amazing view, and another full bath. Let us know if you want to use that sleeper, and we will have the linens ready for your arrival. This room, too, has a 50" flat screen tv for your enjoyment.

The third bedroom has a king bed, a queen bed. This room is an executive suite with a desk for your business needs and a a quiet retreat to finish that project before that vacation begins. This room, too has an en suite and a 50" flat screen tv.

Above on the "top deck" is an amazing gathering area where you can watch the sunset, enjoy a quiet romantic dinner, or catch up on your tan. This is a favorite spot for all of our regulars!

We are also willing to rent one or two bedrooms separately if the house is available at the last minute, and you only need a 1 or two bedroom. Shoot us an email, and we will help you find the perfect fit for your last minute trip!

Property manager

Sarah Payne

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Adult supervision needed on pier and top deck.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$35 one time non-refundable deposit for your pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No jumping off roof top deck

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Osage Beach

Located in Osage Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Ozarks Amphitheater, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake of the Ozarks and Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Paradise Parasail Inc., or consider a night out at Lake Breeze Terrace. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Osage Beach, MO

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Ozarks - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ozark Distillery and Brewery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Oaks Golf Club at Tan Tar A Resort - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Osage Beach Premium Outlets - 12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Franky & Louie's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Redhead Lakeside Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Best panoramic view of the lake! Winters by the fire or sun deck in the summer have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Best panoramic view of the lake! Winters by the fire or sun deck in the summer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best panoramic view of the lake! Winters by the fire or sun deck in the summer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best panoramic view of the lake! Winters by the fire or sun deck in the summer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best panoramic view of the lake! Winters by the fire or sun deck in the summer located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake of the Ozarks, Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park, and Ozark Distillery and Brewery. Main Street Music Hall and Lake of the Ozarks State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best house on the lake

Me, my friends and my family came to the Ozarks and stayed in the amazing pedestal house! It was everyone’s first time in the Ozarks and not only did we have a great time but the house was amazing. It is a lot more bigger and spacious that expected. Very clean and well stocked with necessities. The outdoor deck/dock area is also huge. We had so much fun spending time on the roof and taking in the beautiful view. The owners are quick to respond too with any questions you may have. 10000% recommend staying here and we already can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake Weekend

The Round House is awesome in its views, its bedroom and kitchen accommodations, and its furnishings! Everyone enjoyed our comfortable gathering there! Thank you for your hospitality! Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome views!

Iconic experience for anyone who has seen the pedestal house when boating over the years. Never thought we would have a chance to stay there. Sarah was great to work regarding communication and scheduling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Labor Day weekend!

This house has fascinated me from the time I was a little girl boating on LOTO. When it popped up as a vacation rental I was stoked to have a chance to stay at this iconic place! We brought our 6 children and every one of them loved the house as much as we did! Views are amazing and the location is very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pink flamingos @ Magaritaville

Amazing.. everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Cool House

Very cool house with a wonderful location and beautiful views. It was very confortable for 6 adults. Only comment is it could us a bit of a facelift (new carpet) but you can kind of tell that from the pictures. The water pressure was really low in the showers, probably an old house thing though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME Weekend Getaway!!

Beautiful home right on the lake. Dock to swim on. Tons of beds to sleep in. Clean, cool, and so much fun! Sunsets were outstanding, as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING Views of the lake, especially on the rooftop!!

It was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect secluded lake spot!

Me and my friends had an excellent weekend celebrating our bride to be at the pedestal house! It was far enough off the main stretch that there wasn’t a ton of boat traffic, but close enough to get to bars quickly. Be advised that it’s a lot of steps, but we got a good workout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Yearly friend getaway

My friends and I have stayed at this property over the last 5 years. We keep coming back because of the incredible space in the house, flexibility of the property owners, and direct access to the lake. We tried staying somewhere else, but we were sorely disappointed. While some things are in need of repair and a good clean, the property owners are good about responding to feedback and making improvements. We will continue to stay at the Pedestal House for years to come!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Krista S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

My husband and I had a great time at the Pedestal House. It has a great view and was in a quiet neighborhood. It is close to many pool bars and state parks for hiking. Our key code to enter did not work, but the property mgr came right to the unit to help us get in and reset the code. Our dog was over the weight limit to bring with us. With that said, the carpet has MULTIPLE pet stains in almost all rooms and stair areas that did not appear to be cleaned or are unable to be cleaned. The gas grill on the small deck is not usable due to rust, but there is a charcoal grill near the parking area which was great. The property itsself could use some maintenance, updates and cleaning. The view and location is worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The pictures don’t do it justice

Recently stayed over Labor Day weekend. Sarah was very responsive and attentive to any needs. House was beautiful and seeing the sun rise and sunset from the roof was spectacular. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and Fun

Our group had plenty of space to play board games and relax both inside and out! Property manager was quick to help out with any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

michele c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house!

The photos don’t give the home justice! Great location close to Margarittaville. The upper deck has amazing views and the dock has a wonderful seating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prefect getaway!

The house was AMAZING!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views!

The house is definitely a unique experience in terms of amazing views in every room! We went there in March, which is off season and still had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location Location

No only was this house an archeological beauty, the location was perfect. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Can’t wait to come back in the summer and enjoy the upstairs patio. The house is in the perfect location to easily get the dining and shopping. We had a wonderful time and will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S., Dallas, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay!

Stayed for a short visit to Lake of the Ozarks over my fiancee's birthday. We had a great time. It took a little while to get in touch with our listing agent, but when she did get back to us she was able to accomodate our needs. The property is very interesting and has a lovely view. The area is nice- there are many other lakeside homes nearby and the hilly landscape is great for stimulating walks and very scenic. The only thing that left something to be desired was the wifi- it was unsecured and very slow. I wouldn't want to work from the location. Overall great time; would come back to stay in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house and location

We Loved Loved Loved the house and our stay. We added another night. We will be back. only items incorrect on the Vrbo site were: it is a gas fireplace, no need to bring wood, gas grill is tiny, no ice maker, the sliding doors in the master were padlocked but sad not to get fresh air in there. But the even with that all, it was awesome!! The top deck makes everything worthwhile. Nice and private and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view ever

This was an amazing place to stay. Property manager was attentive and prompt. We will be back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time and perfect for our family

All I can say is wow!! This property was even better than I imagined!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property and View

This is an excellent location with lots of wonderful views of the water and dock. Truly great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Good stay that would have been great with improved communication.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the pedestal house. The accommodations were perfectly satisfactory, with a fully stocked kitchen. The house has beautiful views and it was nice having a dock to utilize. One of our favorite features was the rooftop deck where we ate breakfast most days. Per other comments it is a little less updated than other properties we have stayed at, but this didn’t hinder our trip and the pictures are an accurate representation of the property. Communication is probably the top consideration for improvement. We received documents (including the access code) in a format from word processing system not compatible with modern systems, and never received an updated version or acknowledgment when we reached out to get the information. We had also agreed to an early check-in, but when we arrived the house was not ready and was expected to be finished by normal check-in. The management team did ensure this was started immediately and cleaning ended sooner than expected, but we were surprised with the lack of communication on these fronts. Finally, we brought our dogs with us on this trip and while it was not an issue for us, note that the house is surrounded by rocks - there are no grassy areas in the immediate vicinity. In addition, there is no safe access to the lake for dogs to swim if this is something you are looking to do. Overall, our stay was good and would have been great if communication was improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

The house was unique and it met all of our needs

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Payne

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We have loved coming to the lake for many years, and find our "quiet place" here for rest and relaxation. Like everybody that has ever been on the water, we too, marveled at this engineering wonder, and always wished we could "peak inside", so we decided to purchase it! We hope you love this home as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

It is ONE OF A KIND!

What makes this property unique

The best view at the lake. Hands down. Great entertaining area on the top deck, with sunsets to die for.

Languages:

English