Hoot Owl Lodge is a Quiet Farmhouse with 150 Acres to Explore. Pet Friendly!

Put the rat race in the rearview mirror and follow the back country road into an alternate reality - only 115 minutes SE of Kansas City. The road winds all around through the Ozark woods and across stone bottom creeks.

This secluded destination is 15 miles away from the nearest incorporated settlement. (Cole Camp is a very quaint little town and is certainly worth exploring while visiting us.) Hoot Owl Lodge is a two story, 3 bedroom and two bath lodge, with central heat and air conditioning situated on 150 acres mostly surrounded by timber. Lake of the Ozarks is located two miles south. The Lodge has been owned by one family since they built it in the last century. A real deal... the original home was built from rough-cut timber and still stands on the property. Explore the 150 acres, Brushy Creek and Flat Creek. You may keep any arrowheads you might find. Sit out on the elevated patio, cook on the gas grill beside the flaming fire ring and count the starry constellations. The firewood is cut, stacked and waiting for you. Watch the gigantic yellow moon rising over the creek and listen to a nocturnal empire of katydids, cicadas, whip-poor-wills, coyotes, bobcats and screech owls.... The story goes that in years past outlaws buried their loot on this property. So don't be surprised if Jessie and Cole Younger pass through the valley mists.

There are eating and drinking establishments and convenience stores scattered around in the hills and forests. Buck Naked Bar, Grill and Marina, Katt's Place and Rick's Oar House are just a short drive away. If you're scouting around, drive slowly and watch for deer. When you least expect it, you might see a bobcat or maybe even a mountain lion! Hoot Owl Lodge is your hideout in the Ozarks with a year-round groundskeeper and maintenance. Just think, all the amenities and no mortgage!

Lovely location to enjoy a quiet vacation. One of the creeks is located directly across the road from the house for the kids and pets to enjoy exploring and chasing minnows, crawdads, frogs, etc. Gather around the fire pit to enjoy roasting hotdogs and/or marshmallows. There is 150 acres of mostly wooded property. There are some maintained trails that are available on the property or other areas that are more challenging. If all or part of the group would like to explore the area more, it is a central location with short drives to the following attractions:

Brickley Hollow Conservation Area (Fishing/Hunting) - 5 Miles, 9 Minutes
Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area (Fishing/Hunting/Hiking) - 6.5 Miles, 11 Minutes
Edmonson Access (Fishing/Hunting) - 7 Miles, 10 Minutes
Cole Camp Shopping (i.e. Antiques/Décor/Toys/Wine) - 15 Miles, 20 Minutes
Lincoln Antique Mall (Antiques/Flea Market) - 16 Miles, 20 Minutes
Dale Hollow Winery (Stover) - 20 Miles, 25 Minutes
Lost Valley Fish Hatchery (Warsaw) - 25 Miles, 31 Minutes
Harry S Truman Visitors Center (Truman Lake-Warsaw) - 25 Miles, 31 Minutes
Truman Lake Mountain Bike Park (Warsaw) - 25 Miles, 32 Minutes
Drake Harbor Walking/Bike Trails & Playground (Warsaw) - 26 Miles, 33 Minutes
Bledsoe Ferry Fishing Piers (Truman Lake-Warsaw) - 26 Miles, 33 Minutes
Shawnee Bend Rec Area & Swim Beach (Truman Lake-Warsaw) - 27 Miles, 35 Minutes
Wildlife Ridge Winery (Smithton) - 29 Miles, 36 Minutes
Jacob’s Cave (Versailles) - 34 Miles, 41 Minutes
LOTO Off Road (Versailles) - 35 Miles, 48 Minutes
Katy Trail (Sedalia Access) - 38 Miles, 46 Minutes
Bridal Cave (Camdenton) - 59 Miles, 1 Hour 11 Minutes
Numerous Family Attractions in Osage Beach - 61 Miles, 1 Hour 7 Minutes
Osage Beach Outlet Mall - 62 Miles, 1 Hour 11 Minutes
Ha Ha Tonka State Park (Camdenton) - 63 Miles, 1 Hour 17 Minutes