Holiday rentals with a kayak in Southern United States

What an absolute gem of a stay. The property is impeccably maintained and so beautiful. The guests house that we stayed in was so comfortable and very clean. The bed is quite possibly the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. The pool and the hot tub are perfect. The doggo’s are super sweet and lovable. Danielle and the rest of the team are all very smart and a pleasure to talk with. We will definitely be referring the place to our friends and will be back ourselves every year as long as it’s available.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Everything was as listed and more! Lance was a great host and was just a phone call away if we needed him. I would definitely recommend this listing!!!

This place is absolutely amazing. It is the best rental property that we have ever stayed in. The owners are spot on! The house is perfect, the grounds and lake are beautiful, and it really lacked nothing. We are already planning a trip back in the cooler months to enjoy the fire pit and hot tub.

This was an exceptional stay! We were greeted with an adorable welcome gift that included local products, such a nice touch. The location gives you a lake experience without a lot of loud boat traffic like other Ozarks locations. My husband was able to fish and caught catfish, bass and carp. I would definitely recommend this for a relaxing stay.

We loved our stay at the container home! The house is so unique and cool and the views are amazing! While not as responsive as I hoped, the host helped with any and all issues that arose. We would love to stay at this home again in the future and will recommend it to anyone staying in the area! Our kids absolutely loved it!

We LOVED this place. My family and I had a great time with all the amentias we had just at the Airbnb alone. It was everything and more. Sergio was a great host! We also took advantage of the limo service to a concert, and it was amazing! The house was so clean and the location was great. It's only about a 20 minute drive to get to downtown Dallas. We would definitely stay here again.

What a delight! the house was immaculate, the property is beautiful and peaceful! we enjoyed our get away at Oak Springs Retreat very much! Matt is an amazing host!

I believe this is one of the best and most peaceful places we've ever stayed! it's just absolutely beautiful and serene! You wake up to the lake, eat breakfast, walk out on the dock, ride the kayaks, paddle boats, fish, etc. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful and lake fun setting! My grandson absolutely loved it and thanked me over and over for taking him there! I wish we could have stayed longer but we are on a road trip and relocating back home to N.C.

A little off the beaten path but an absolute amazing place to wind down especially if you’re looking for a break from the city atmosphere. Kenny was fabulous, the home was perfect or our little reading retreat! Will definitely stay on the list for future travel!

Enjoyed our stay at Vanessa’a lake house. It was absolutely beautiful inside and out. We enjoyed the hot tub and watching the wildlife in area. This place is the perfect spot if you’re looking to check out the hot springs as well.

One word. PERFECT. The host was very nice and sent a message the day we checked in, well before the check in time, explaining exactly how to get to the cabin, where the key was ect. My friend and I brought a ton of movies and games and activities so we spent most of our time indoors but the time outside was great! We spent a fair amount of time outside on the porch (which has fans) on the rocking chairs and the hammock on the deck. I’m usually a mosquito magnet but in the 5 days we stayed I only got bit once on the last night. There was way more included than I expected as well! Kitchen had everything we needed to cook and extremely clean. The host also had a little booklet on the table giving a brief overview of anything they could think of from remotes to light switches as well as checkout instructions. There was also a binder with local restaurant menus as well as recommendations for things to do in the area. All in all everything was great and easy and we cant wait to stay again!

We absolutely LOVED this place!! My fiance and I needed a place to stay for the night with our dachshund and this was the best place we could have picked! We rented the kayaks and it was so much fun🙌🏼 props to the owners of this place, because the decoration was amazing!! I will most definitely be coming back. Thank you so much for everything!!

This was a beautiful location, the home was very comfortable. The host was very polite and responsive. I would recommend staying here to anyone looking for a peaceful stay in a cabin on a river.

Was a perfect getaway with me and my 2 kiddos

So relaxing! We are always so busy and on the go, so this was the perfect spot for us! Private, and quiet; we enjoyed how peaceful it was. The space was super cute and clean and had everything we needed. Did some fishing, relaxed in the hot tub, and ate at a couple of local restaurants, The Wellwood, and The Forge. The only thing we didn’t enjoy, was leaving! Looking forward to going back! ❤️

The cottage was as exactly as described. We enjoyed our stay!

My spouse and I absolutely adored David and Hillary’s listing. Upon arrival, Hillary greeted us and showed us the property including the farm animals (alpacas, goats, chickens, pigs, etc.). The house itself was perfect with lots of space, washer/dryer, AC, and full kitchen. Within a 5 min drive is the iconic Route 66. The hosts recommended Chicken Shack and Pops, which were great. We also took advantage of the pond and used the free kayaks and SUPs. Overall, this was an absolute gem; and we would love to stay again.

My wife and I stayed for an anniversary get away. The house and the surroundings were beautiful. We enjoyed a peaceful evening on the deck. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. Would definitely visit again

Had an amazing stay! Beautiful secluded cabin with a lot of privacy and amazing outdoor views! The host is very responsive and always proactive in providing all the details needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Will definitely return again!

Contemplation cabin is the place to be. We had the best time. In fact, we needed more time to do more exploring and to be able to enjoy the river and the kayaks that were available. Logan was flexible and very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.

I have stayed here several times and just love it. It's perfect for my short stays in Abilene -- especially the screened porch with comfy furniture and a nice view of the lake for a long session reading.

I can’t say enough about the cabin and the host Mia. The cabin is small but spacious and not cluttered very mid century modern which made it very cozy and fun. It offered all the utensils necessary for cooking or BBQing. We caught lots of Crappy, kayaked, swimming area was nice and clean. Our grand kids enjoyed the lily pad and swing. Overall a great experience and lots of fun. Amazing. Sandee

This place is absolutely beautiful. The lake was extremely high when we went so there wasn’t much of a “beach” to sit on but it was still very nice and lovely. We had a question during our stay and our host was very kind and helpful. Extremely cute and cozy home, no bugs and the yard was treated very well!! Love this home and the land, would love to come back.

Absolute FAV getaway spot! We’ve stayed at BaseCamp 9 times over the past 4 years, and it’s always perfect. Clean, cozy, and thoughtfully set up — it truly feels like our home away from home. Jon and fam are fantastic hosts, and we’re so grateful for the memories we’ve made here. Can’t wait for our next visit!