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'For Old Time's Sake' Log Cabin

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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steelville, MO
  • Place, Meramec River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Peaceful Bend Vineyard
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverview Roadside Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Steelville

With a stay at this cabin in Steelville, you'll be on a river, just a 4-minute walk from Meramec River and 10 minutes by foot from Peaceful Bend Vineyard. .This cabin is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Riverview Roadside Park and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Birds Nest Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • Meramec River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Peaceful Bend Vineyard - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Riverview Roadside Park - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Collins Spring - 11 min drive - 12.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Spare Rib Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Missouri Hick Barbeque - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rich's Famous Burgers - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

'For Old Time's Sake' Log Cabin

SLEEPS 7 with two bedrooms and one bathroom- Our authentic log cabin was built in the early 1930's and has been newly restored. It is situated on nearly 300 peaceful acres along the Meramec River and has river frontage for you to enjoy. We have easy river access and a small gravel bar. Float trips by canoe or raft may be available by reservation for an additional fee. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed, antique dresser, and a fireplace. The bunkroom has one full bed, one twin bed, and a set of bunk beds. The back porch dining hall seats 12 people and has plenty of room for games and activities (we have several to choose from or bring your own). There is a TV, SmartTV, Netflix, and VCR/DVD player (we have some movies too)! The kitchen is stocked too! There is room to pitch a tent (or several for an additional fee)! Relax away from the stress in our quiet getaway and make many new memories. This place is the perfect place to get away from it all and 'rough it' while still enjoying the modern conveniences of home!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Please keep off furniture/bedding and clean up

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: The house is not child proof

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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'For Old Time's Sake' Log Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had an amazing time!! Got there later than expected but the host was very accommodating with that and even allowed us to stay past check out time to make up for it! Love the peace of being there and the river access was awesome!! Definitely will be back for my next getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

David G., Troy MO

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was perfect for an annual father / son and his dog weekend. The place was clean, quiet and comfortable. Love the uniqueness of the old cabin. Its and easy walk to the river and a quick trip to Steelville if you need something.Hosts were great and communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin in the country. We spent a couple days just playing in the river that is a short walk or drive from the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Mark N., Jefferson City, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
it was 20 degrees outside when I got to cabin. owner forgot to adjust thermostat so it was 45 inside cabin. got to 50 in cabin by 10pm, and didnt get into 60s in cabin til next day. Also had to kill 24 wasps inside cabin. owners did respind with extra wasp spray and traps. overall a really nice place with good room for dog to run and had river access which was realky high. bad timing weatherwise. if improve wasp problem would possibly return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin and the property are beautiful. The owners are very nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very secluded quaint cabin. About a half mile walk to the river. Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cabin! It was rustic, yet modern, and it was awesome to have river access. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shunhai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Out of the windows is the beautiful idyllic pastoral.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun with friends

Good friends, good food, lots of laughs and relaxing! Beautiful quaint cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and cozy cabin

Our family had a wonderful time staying at your place. We enjoyed the cabin and firepit at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon s., Saint Charles

Liked: Cleanliness

Short getaway

We didn’t get to stay long but we couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. It rained but there was so much to do in the cabin it was great! The river access is so nice. Just a half mile from the cabin in the truck. You take all you need and have it all with you! The inside was so nice and rustic. Had a great big tub/shower and comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M., O'Fallon, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Escape!

We stayed here over the holiday weekend of 4th of July 2024. Had such a wonderful time enjoying the property. LOVED the river and hope to be back there again this year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Peaceful

This is a great place!!! Elaine was wonderful to work with and full of great information!! We mostly hung out at the river, we had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! If you wan seclusion this is the place for you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R., Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cabin, gorgeous backdrop, kind people

My husband, our two adult children, and our chocolate lab stayed for four nights. The minute we walked in, we knew it’d be the perfect retreat. It’s very cozy and you can tell how much effort the owners have put into preserving this piece of their family’s heritage. The cabin is clean and the bedding is comfortable. We loved walking to the river every day, birdwatching (owls, pileated woodpeckers, American bluebirds, northern flickers), playing giant jenga on the porch, roasting marshmallows, and playing horseshoes. The owners are so kind and genuine, and went above and beyond to create a memorable experience for our family. There’s plenty to do in the area. We enjoyed Peaceful Bend Winery (also such nice people), Meramac Caverns, Lange General Store, and Meramac Springs Park. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

St louis

Comfy beds, lots to do. Rainy but did not matter at all. Awesome walk to river. Close to winery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples Getaway!

Such a relaxing weekend! Four of us (2 couples) stayed the weekend and just relaxed and had a wonderful time. We spent a day down at the river, and the rest of the time we hung out in the cabin or around the fire. What a great way to unplug! Kitchen was well equipped. Owners very responsive! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lysa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable and rustic

It was a cute little cabin. We enjoyed playing games and skipping rocks. It was so cute! The only downfall was the driveway. We would stay again if we visit our son at college.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing weekend

We had an amazing weekend despite the rain. The cabin was perfect to just sit and relax. The property afforded us total privacy with only the pleasing sounds of nature. We were visited by a buck on the first morning and watched a couple of fawn prancing near the banks of the Meramac. We even caught a couple different varieties of fish that we released since they were too small. We can’t wait to book this cabin again! Thank you Elaine fir being an awesome host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances J., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness

Treasure on the farm

A quick trip from the city. We had a memorable time at this quaint cabin. The river was a refreshing treat, just a short walk down the farm's road. So you can bring you kayak and float the Meramac or rent a boat near by. My dogs ran and played until they dropped. Games are provided in a wonderful sunroom. A complimentary bag of ingredients for Smores was a treat. We definitely will be back and suggest friends to book also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We really enjoyed our time here We spent a lot of time at the gravel bar on the river - our dog loved playing in the water The cabin was decorated cute with lotus of old charm lots of fire wood for night time enjoyment Would love be to make this a yearly trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness

For old times sake

We fell in love with the cabin. It was charming and felt like home right away. My boyfriend and i went fishing at the nearby trout park in the a.m. started raining so we went back to the cabin. Watched netflix til the sun came out. Then enjoyed the secluded gravel bar. Put out chairs in the water, soaking up the sun and watched a pair of eagles and a wood duck. I am thankful to be able to bring my border collie. She did not want to leave when the time came. I planned the 2 night stay for my boyfriends birthday. Its about an hour and half from his farm. A nice,close getaway for a few days. And felt like a step back to simpler times. We just got home and discussed when we may try to book a stay in the cabin for old times sake again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Very peaceful and quiet, much needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda W., Edwardsville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Charm and Wonderful!

If you are looking for fancy, modern accommodations, this probably isn’t the place for you. If, however, you want a cozy, secluded place to unwind and forget the world, look no further! The rustic charm is baked right into the name of this lovely cabin- For Old Time’s Sake. My family spent a long weekend at the cabin and really enjoyed ourselves! The hosts were very communicative before our stay, providing detailed directions, suggestions for other things to do locally, etc. My kids loved the s’mores welcome pack. There are many games, puzzles, etc to keep everyone entertained. Not to mention catching all the frogs and lizards, and daily walks to talk to the cows! We also enjoyed painting a couple rocks to add to the collection on the front porch. This place truly is full of “old timey” charm, in all the best ways! The private river access was awesome! The pictures don’t do it enough justice. The gravel bar is nice and large and the views are beautiful! Just keep in mind- float trips are big on weekends. We enjoyed having the river all to ourselves all day Friday and enjoyed the people watching as group floated by on Saturday. :) It is a little too far from the cabin to walk, if you’re packing to stay down there for the day. The drive is a little rough- not graveled, just a path through the fields. But manageable and so nice to not have to leave the property. We definitely recommend staying here and plan to come back again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The house was great. We really enjoyed our stay. Close to the river. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely breathtaking

For Father's Day my wife's dad and i love to go on float trips. We figured since i have a 1 year old that a long float wouldn't be good, so we booked this cabin. By far the best vacation i have had in over a decade. The property was stunning and my kids loved seeing and walking by the cows. The dogs came to visit and played with the kids and lounged about. Private beach where we spent the entirety of the day swimming, sitting in the current, catching crayfish and small fish to see. Boats going by and a cold drink in hand. And if all that wasnt enough the cabin had everything I didn't even know we needed. Board games, footballs, washers, bags, multiple burn pits, and a smoker i wanted to steal but didn't have the space for in my truck. All i can say is...if you want a relaxing vacation, this stay is all you will need. Just bring clothes and food, they got you covered for everything else. Thank you and we will be back soon!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023