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Missouri vacation rentals

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Missouri offers travelers the vibrant city life of St. Louis with the Gateway Arch and the tranquility of the Ozarks near Table Rock Lake. The state is known for its lively music scene in Branson, historical landmarks like the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, and outdoor fun at Lake of the Ozarks. Through Houfy, visitors can book directly with local hosts. Explore diverse rental options from lakeside cabins to urban apartments in Kansas City. Time your visit for the spectacular fall colors in the Ozarks or the summer music festivals in Branson.

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Top-Rated Vacation Homes in Missouri

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Private 2nd Floor Studio, Historic South St. Louis

1 bd·1 ba
5· 1160

$308.88 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

This is a great place to stay and the place is very clean. Stephanie & DJ made my 2 week trip very memorable. I met both Stephanie & DJ in person a few times and they are very professional, very friendly, very accommodating, very good human beings, very helpful and will go above and beyond to make sure that you have everything you need. You can see why they are Superhosts. What they described in the photo and listing is what you will get. Also, great communication and you can tell that Stephanie & DJ cares a lot about your stay and comfort. They also have a white noise machine and Roku TV. The bathroom is clean and the bed is comfy. They would also provide you with water bottles and snacks. I originally had to cancel my booking because of the baseball strike and was going to moved it to another day but then I found out that I can still make my original booking date. Stephanie and DJ were flexible and allowed me to book the new dates but after I told them that I can still make my original date, they let me book my original dates back. I originally was worried about my safety before I got here but after I got here, I felt very safe and this is a safe neighborhood. Also, it's convenient for taking the bus or ubering downtown and other places and it's not that far from downtown. This place is better than a hotel room. Also, DJ is renovate the building behind this one and he's very talented at it. I see that he's trying to make a difference in this community and I wish him the best at it. If I can give Stephanie & DJ more than 5 stars, I would. Highly recommended. I will book with Stephanie & DJ again if I come back to St. Louis and if they have the dates avaliable that I'm planning on staying.
V. · Stay April 2022

Lakefront chalet; hot tub, dock, firepit, pool

3 bd·2 ba
5· 224

$1,557.26 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Amazing Property!!
What a great trip! Our family just came back from a two day trip to stay at this Innsbrook Chalet and we were more than impressed! Erika was wonderful to work with. It started with her kindly sending me an e-mail the morning of our arrival that the property had been cleaned early and we could check in anytime before the 3:00 pm check-in. We were able to get there by noon so it almost felt like we had an extra day. No other property owner had done that before so it was a very thoughtful and meaningful thing to do. As soon as we arrived, we were stunned by the beauty of the location, area, trees, water, and chalet. It was such a cute and charming chalet and it felt very intimate and cozy. The chalet itself has been updated and everything feels very new and clean. We were highly impressed. We walked down to the lake and it was just gorgeous. This is not a lake that is connected to the main lake so it's almost a small personal lake with 6 or 7 chalets around it. When we stayed there, there were no other people at the other chalets but we stayed during the week so I am guessing it's probably busier on a weekend. The private "beach" was so much fun for my son and we loved taking the paddleboat around the lake over and over again... We enjoyed a hike through the woods as well as many fires roasting hot dogs and s'mores. It was the perfect combination for people that like being outdoors but also a clean and comfortable place to sleep once they return. The chalet was incredibly spacious. You could easily fit two families and the loft area upstairs was great for kids. I was so happy to see all of the special things they added to make the stay more comfortable...kids toys, movies, games, etc. They really had thought of everything. We were so glad we got a chance to stay at this property and can't wait to go back again. We have discovered our favorite Innsbrook gem! Thanks Erika!
S. H. · Stay October 2016

Great Lakefront Private Home and Dock! SUP & Kayak

4 bd·2 ba
5· 130

$3,185.73 USD total for 4 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2026

Wonderful location for a large group of friends!
We booked this property (and the house next door) for a 10 year reunion of 17 high school friends. I can not say enough great things about my experience booking with Stephanie! She answered all of my questions promptly and fully and provided very detailed instructions about the home's amenities and location. The pictures of the place do not do it justice! It was extremely clean and adorably decorated. We rented this property along with the house next door with 9 people rooming in this house: 3 couples with their own room and another room with 3 people. We could have slept a few more people without any issue, but with only 2 bathrooms we preferred to not fill the house to capacity. The bedding and pillows were extremely comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked with plenty of dishes, blender, Keurig, and even cute mason jars with lids and straws for making drinks. Stephanie also provided large bins with beach towels, flip flops, and coozies for guests to use. There were also plenty of books and board games. By far, the biggest perk of this property is the outdoor patio and dock. There is an outdoor bar area with an outdoor refrigerator and a large patio furniture set. There is a propane grill that is underneath the second story deck so we were able to grill out even though we had some rain. The dock has plenty of chairs, inflatables and a rope swing. The location of this house is great. There is a supermarket only 10 minutes away that allowed us to stock up on whatever we needed. We had planned to water taxi to some of the nearby nightlife, but we ended up staying put at the house because we were having such a great time!
K. H. · Stay August 2016

Awesome Lake-Front Home w/ dock, kayak, SUP & more

3 bd·2 ba
5· 43

$3,222.01 USD $2,926.81 USD total for 4 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2026

Perfect weekend!
We went for Memorial Day weekend and had an absolutely amazing stay. The home is so welcoming. We had 2 adults and 8 kids. We used the air mattress at the house and had ample room for everyone to comfortably sleep. The kitchen was stocked with everything you might need to cook! Even a crock pot! We brought paper plates and cups, but there were plenty of dishes for everyone had we used their dishes and silverware. Beach towels and bath towels were supplied and we would wash them in the laundry room when needed. The dock was absolutely amazing. The owners allow use of their kayak and paddle board, which was an absolute blast. We brought a boat and kept it in the dock and used the lift as well. The slide was a hit with the kids. The cove is perfect and peaceful. We used the fire pit one night to make s'mores. We had just a perfect weekend and would highly recommend this property! Dogs are allowed, although I decided to leave mine at home at the last minute.
S. S. · Stay May 2017

St. Louis 4BR Home with Hot Tub & Pet-Friendly Yard

4 bd·1 ba
5· 33

$1,911.44 USD $1,815.87 USD total for 10 nights

Oct 31 – Nov 10, 2026

My family stayed here for a month while my husband was working. We have two kids, and two labs with us and this cute house was perfect!!! Very comfortable and Clean! The pictures don’t really do it justice. The master bedroom and e tea living room area is downstairs in the basement that’s gorgeous! Fenced little yard that was perfect for our dogs! And a hot tub the kids loved! Also the house is on a cul-de-sac and the neighbors are all so nice!!! There’s lots of kids which was great! It’s a very cute , safe, quiet, peaceful neighborhood! Lots of bunnies that my kids loved seeing everyday roaming around! And there’s an elementary school RIGHT behind this neighborhood, it has a sidewalk that leads to the back of the school and the playground is public (atleast it is right now since it’s summer!) and it is insane! I’ve never seen a playground at a school like this one! We walked there every day! Also everything is so close! The furthest we drove was 25 min. We loved our stay here!!!!
M. · Stay June 2023

Retro Funky Stay Near Arrowhead!

2 bd·1 ba
5· 88
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sadie's. The house it so cute and comfortable. HUGE backyard to play in! Plenty of cabinet and counter space to use if you need to cook. A countertop ice maker!! That was so needed! Never would have thought that would be included. The weather was beautiful, and I appreciated the ability to open the windows and let in the crisp cool air. The thermostat was really easy to adjust too. The beds were very comfortable. Nice closets with hangers supplied. Plent of electrical outlets for charging. Games to play!! Grocery only 4 blocks away. Easy access to highways. Very easy drive to the stadiums. The neighborhood has some very colorful houses. I got a text every day to see if there was anything I needed. All in all the listing was spot-on accurate. Would gladly stay again!
K. · Stay September 2025

Horizon Hideaway:

2 bd·2 ba
5· 56

$623.30 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Our stay at Horizon Hideway and Merv as a host were both exceptional. The property is expansive and beautiful. Your view looks out over hills and trees with a view of the lake below. The farm setting is complete with pasture, barns and cows mooing over the fence! It is so open and peaceful we felt relaxed just pulling onto the property! The pleasure continues inside the house. It is open, clean and appropriately decorated…we wanted to move in! Merv thought of every amenity you could need and then some! We had one question while we were there and Merv responded immediately and handled our question with a suggestion that solved it simply! If you’re looking for a place to stay in the area we highly recommend this property! It is beautiful, comfortable, clean and though very convenient to Shell Knob grocery store and the marinas, it feels like you’re in a different world!
K. · Stay August 2023

Gated Lakefront Acreage w/ Views and Beach Access

4 bd·1 ba
5· 28

$1,300.05 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

This home was the perfect stay for our group. Everything was in pristine condition with plenty of space. At the time of my review, this bnb only has 10 other ratings and they already have the “super-host” status. This is no surprise and you should not hesitate to book this place! It was only a 15 min drive to Kimberling City, 8 to a dollar general, and 5 to our boat rental. The view of the lake both inside and the outdoor spaces is amazing - photos can’t do it justice. During our first night, there was a major wind storm that rolled through and knocked a tree limb down near the driveway. I didn’t even notify the hosts and they had it cleaned up when we woke up the next morning. The bedding is extremely comfortable, there’s plenty of seating, the wifi was great. Highly recommend and will look to stay here again!
I. · Stay July 2023

Recommended Homes in Missouri

Handpicked properties we think you'll love in Missouri.

Lake Escape

5 bd·3 ba
4.85· 65

$2,208.64 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Cottage West - 2 bed Central location

2 bd·1 ba
4.93· 515

$390.00 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 11 – 14, 2026

Private 2nd Floor Studio, Historic South St. Louis

1 bd·1 ba
4.99· 553

$273.78 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Fall Colors | MajesticRetreat | HotTub | 3 Ensuite

5 bd· ba
4.89· 114

$1,604.39 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 4 – 7, 2026

Lionshead Beach Condo

2 bd·2 ba
5· 4

$833.25 USD $799.46 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Grant's Branson Condo

2 bd·2 ba
4.92· 315

$502.96 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Private 1st Floor Studio Historic South St. Louis

1 bd·1 ba
4.96· 344

$280.80 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 5 – 8, 2026

*HotTub* The Jewel on 5th-2br2b-near Historic Main

2 bd·2 ba
4.95· 368

$550.00 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Vacation houses with pools in Missouri

Cool off in style with these amazing pool homes in Missouri.

Rustic Elm Lodge

7 bd·7 ba
5· 21

$1,955.63 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 4 – 7, 2026

Rock and Timber Lodge

4 bd·4 ba
4.89· 19

$1,356.06 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 4 – 7, 2026

Rustic River Lodge

4 bd·4 ba
5· 3

$1,198.99 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Rustic Elm Lodge (4 Bedroom)

4 bd·4 ba

$1,545.35 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 4 – 7, 2026

$1,433.00 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

$1,447.00 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

$1,029.45 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

$456.00 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Pet friendly vacation rentals in Missouri

Bring your furry friend along! Browse pet-welcoming homes in Missouri.

Luxury Garden Jacuzzi & Golf Views: 1 Mile to 76 Strip

2 bd·2 ba
4.86· 98

$374.00 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Hideaway at Holiday Hills

2 bd·2 ba

The GLO Getaway | Indian Point Vacation Rental

1 bd·1 ba
4.81· 99

$419.49 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 3 – 6, 2026

Blue Heron LOTO Ozark Retreat

3 bd·3 ba
4.74· 19

$816.06 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

$364.00 USD total for 3 nights

Apr 1 – 4, 2027

Ozark Mountain Refuge

2 bd·2 ba

$520.80 USD $482.16 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

$720.00 USD total for 3 nights

Oct 11 – 14, 2026

Camp Bluegill Lake House

2 bd·1 ba
4.87· 91

$528.00 USD total for 3 nights

Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2026

Why visit Missouri

Discover what makes Missouri a perfect vacation rental destination.

Ozark Scenic Beauty

Explore stunning lakes and caves.

Visit the Lake of the Ozarks for fishing, boating, and the awe-inspiring Bridal Cave. Located about 60 miles from Springfield, it's perfect for nature enthusiasts.

Explore Kansas City's Arts

Rich in art and culture experiences.

Kansas City boasts the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with a stunning collection of works, just 10 minutes from downtown. Offers free admission.

Taste St. Louis BBQ

Indulge in renowned BBQ spots.

St. Louis is famous for its BBQ, with top spots like Pappy's Smokehouse located centrally. Expect lines, but it’s worth the wait.

Family Fun in Branson

Entertainment and amusement for all ages.

Visit Silver Dollar City, a popular theme park in Branson with rides and shows just 5 miles from Branson city center.

Where to stay in Missouri

The best areas and neighborhoods for your vacation rental in Missouri.

Kansas City

A hub for jazz music and barbecue, Kansas City offers a mix of history and modern attractions. Enjoy vibrant nightlife and cultural venues.

Best for: foodies, culture enthusiasts, nightlife seekers

St. Louis

Famous for its iconic Gateway Arch, St. Louis combines historical architecture with exciting sporting events.

Best for: history buffs, sports fans, families

Branson

Known for live music shows and the Ozarks, Branson offers plenty of family-friendly activities.

Best for: families, music lovers, adventure seekers

Springfield

As the gateway to the Ozarks, Springfield is perfect for outdoor exploration and features attractions like the Wonders of Wildlife Museum.

Best for: nature enthusiasts, museum goers

Find Missouri vacation rentals that suit your style

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Missouri vacation rentals with free WiFi, hot tub or air conditioning

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Top attractions in Missouri

All within driving distance of Missouri vacation rentals.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Known for its vast art collection, offering free admission daily. · 3 miles from Kansas City center

Gateway Arch

An iconic 630-foot monument in St. Louis, providing city views. · 0.5 miles from St. Louis city center

Silver Dollar City

A 61-acre amusement park in the Ozarks. · 5 miles from Branson city center

Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Known for castle ruins and scenic hiking trails. · 10 miles from Lake of the Ozarks

Saint Louis Zoo

One of the top zoos in the nation, offering free entry. · 3 miles from St. Louis city center

Arrowhead Stadium

Home of the Kansas City Chiefs, known for a raucous atmosphere. · 7 miles from Kansas City center

Best Time to Visit Missouri

The best time to visit Missouri for vacation rentals is April to June and September to October, offering mild temperatures and moderate rainfall.

For lower prices and fewer crowds, November to February is the best time to book.

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