Do the holidays somewhere everyone wants to be.

The holiday

Together, without the tetris.

Holiday gatherings usually mean somebody's spare bedroom, an air mattress audit, and a seating chart for the couch. A lake house ends all of that: sixteen real beds across five bedrooms, common spaces where the whole family actually fits, and nobody sleeping in the room with the treadmill.

The lake in the holiday season has its own quiet magic — crisp mornings on the deck, the hot tub steaming in the cold air, and none of the summer crowds. Russell Township's pool and pickleball keep the kids busy between meals; Sunrise Beach's dock is made for slow winter sunsets.

And the best part: when the dishes are done, everyone just stays. No designated drivers, no midnight drives home — the holiday keeps going.

Planning notes

Holidays book early.

Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks are the year's most requested dates at the lake. If you're thinking about a holiday gathering, reach out early — we'll give you an honest answer on what's open.

Ask us about the kitchen setup when you inquire so you can plan the holiday meal with confidence. Camdenton and Osage Beach have full grocery runs for the big shop.

One honest note: each house sleeps up to 16 registered overnight guests. If your holiday includes daytime visitors beyond the overnight group, mention it when you inquire — gatherings beyond registered guests require separate confirmation.

Your two options

Two houses. Each sleeps 16.

Two houses for the holiday — pick the pool house or the lakefront house. Both sleep 16.

Need room for more than 16? Ask us about booking both houses for the same dates.

• ✦Bridal Cave near Camdenton — guided tours run year-round, a fun off-season outing.
• ✦Quiet lake days — the off-season brings still water and empty docks, with your hot tub and fireplace waiting back at the house.
• ✦Lakefront dining — spots like Larry’s on the Lake in Camdenton and Franky & Louie’s in Sunrise Beach keep the lake feeling close.