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Rut & Strut Ranch - 35 minutes from Mark Twain Lake! Quiet Cabin in the woods

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Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Thompson, MO
  • Place, Hillside Mini Golf
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Audrain County Historical Society
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mexico Audrain County Library
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rut & Strut Ranch - 35 minutes from Mark Twain Lake! Quiet Cabin in the woods

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place out in the country. Rut & Strut Ranch is nestled in the country with woods surrounding it. Come to enjoy the serenity of nature; birds chirping, wildlife abundant, find peace in the quiet woods, fish in the pond, and so much more! The cabin is wildlife themed with deer and turkey mounts. The rich wood trim is milled from the property and offers a cozy feel. Rut & Strut Ranch is 35 mins from Mark Twain Lake, 10 mins from Mexico and 40 mins from Columbia.
Come get away from the busy city life and experience country life. Relax to the quiet sounds of the woods and wildlife. This is the perfect place to escape for a week or just a weekend.
If you like to fish, Mark Twain Lake is just 35 minutes away and offers great fishing opportunities. There is plenty of room to park your boat and trailer at the ranch.
This is a fully furnished property with more amenities than you will need during your stay. We can't wait to host you at a place that our family truly loves!
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Arthur Hills Golf Course. Laundry facilities are available. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Arthur Hills Golf Course and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from City Fields
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Rut & Strut Ranch - 35 minutes from Mark Twain Lake! Quiet Cabin in the woods Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dale K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good other than not being able to figure out how turn TV stations. Unfortunately to windy for an outside fire Saturday but really neat place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Marengo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cabin in quiet woods with a pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to enjoy peace and quiet in a rural setting. Host was exceptional in communication (timely and thorough check in instructions). Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Marengo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay at this unique property in the country. Great place to relax after a busy day in Columbia watching the Tigers game. My wife took a stroll down to the pond and sat in a rocking chair out front while i napped in one of the expansive recliners. We will be back in a couple weeks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

fred d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Love how we had no one next to us at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

Clean, comfortable and private cabin. We had a great trip, and will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arrah K., Ellisville, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Cabin was clean and well stocked. All of the systems (heat, plumbing, machines) worked as expected. Really appreciated the privacy of this place and the hospitality of the owner. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great host, better in person

I couldn’t say more. Starting with the host, they are excellent communicators and very accommodating. Always interested in making sure your stay is as expected. The place has charm and comfort and a great vibe. Highly recommend stayinghere, especially if you enjoy a rural experience in a comfortable and authentic location.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Peaceful

Lovely place to stay. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mexico, MO

The host was very quick to respond and the check in process was very easy. This cabin was exactly as it was listed very comfortable, and I will be staying there on my next trip back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cledas M., Nixa, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

Very nice and clean, quiet and out in the country! Close enough to Columbia that we were able to enjoy the Mizzo football game and get back and spend time with the family watching tv and playing games. The dirt road entrance was a little of a suprise, but not a problem. Well worth it and the owners were very nice and easy to work with! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Levi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Experience!

We had a great stay at the Rut & Strut Ranch! the house was extremely clean and comfortable and everything worked as it should. The Hosts were very accommodating and checked in with us throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be returning customers
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Getaway

We were in town for MMA Alumni weekend. The cabin looks just like the photos, so adorable and MORE than fully stocked! Everything was so comfortable, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and have a good time! We loved it so much, and cant wait to stay here again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming & Perfect to unplug!!

From the moment we drove up to the property we were in love! It's the perfect place to unwind, charming and inviting. The pictures don't do this property justice!! Nestled into the country, the place was clean and well stocked and a great getaway from the hustle of the city but yet close drive to anywhere we wanted to go. From the covered patio to the adorable and comfortable rockers, the picnic table and bench to overlook the pond and the patio to eat and enjoy the outdoors, not a thing was missing!!! There were chargers for our phones, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of blankets, linens and towels, pack n'play for my little, comfortable pillows and even laundry soap to do our washes. The pond was great, the firepit was amazing, the seclusion of the woods was just what the doctor ordered, and we enjoyed having a barbeque to grill on. The kids ran and played, caught frogs and enjoyed exploring. The host and hostess were awesome and accommodating with all our requests and attentive to our needs prior to our stay, during our stay, and even after! Our host even brought more firewood to an already well stocked firepit so we could enjoy the outdoor firepit for as long as we wanted. From a very "picky" person, this is definitely a place I would not pass on and because it was so amazing, would love to plan another trip! Thank you, my family enjoyed every minute of this retreat!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion.

Everything was above expectations. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023