Whippoorwill Cabin on the Upper Meramec River

I had an absolutely wonderful time during my stay here. Emily is a fantastic hostess and made everything very easy. She’s extremely friendly and communicative. The scenery is gorgeous with the river behind the cabin. I couldn’t have asked for a better get away with my dogs!

What a wonderful cabin on the Meramec! Absolutely unbeatable location and easy to access yet seems far and away. We really enjoyed it. Amazing huge fire circle and great views. River access was incredible.

The setting where the cabin was was beautiful, lots of shade, nice breeze, even during the hot July week. Would definitely come back and stay another time.

Loved it

Secluded cabin, with an easy drive for any vehicle. Communication with the host was easy and responsive. Cabin had wifi which was awesome. The back deck is amazing. A gate to keep kids and dogs from wandering. The bed swing was so relaxing. Nice fire pit set up and plenty of wood. Gas grill was convenient. The road down to the river access was not to terrible but definitely need AWD or 4x4 to get up and down. It would be a long walk and probably very rough going back up. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of extra supplies if needed. Spices and condiments if you needed them in a pinch. Had dog bowls and blankets. Movies. Books. My only complaint was mice droppings. But you will have that in a cabin this secluded. We just wiped things down and washed any dishes we wanted to use before hand. Would suggest that the owners do a walk through the day before someone comes to stay just to make sure everything is in order. The pictures are outdated on the listing. They have a new couch and added the bed swing to the porch and the gate on the deck. No view of the river from the cabin, firepit or deck.

Whether looking to relax or outdoor activities for the entire family, this is an amazing property to visit for a long weekend! 10/10 recommended and would love to come back in the future!

We had the best time at the cabin! It was a beautiful cabin with all the amenities you would need. The outdoor setting and firepit was gorgeous and the view of the open field was so serene. The trek down to the river bank was fine but going back up was challenging. Having some sort of offroad atv would have been perfect for the road to the river, and id love to go again with one. The host was very responsive and helpful. Couldn't have had a better time.

Just what my doctor ordered,wished we could stay longer, definatelly going next fall, so clean ,im a tree lover,rock collector I'm a 40 year business farmer row crop,livestock,loved the different scenery. Loved fireplace!?

Wonderful stay! This was our 2nd visot to this cabin and we loved every bit of it! Relaxing on the deck! The river! Just everything was terrific! The host was a gem and very responsive to all emails! 10/10!

We wanted a weekday flat on the Meramec river so we stayed at the Wippoorwill cabin. This is my second stay. The location is close to everything you need yet remote. We didn't see anybody. Everything about the cabin is excellent. We hope to get back soon.

We rented this cabin for my bachelorette and it was absolutely amazing! It was so relaxing and just a fantastic getaway. The beds were comfy and it was a great sleep!

The private river access was great. We drove our jeep down to the private river access every day: walked the river, fished, or just relaxed. The cabin is nice and private, you can’t see any neighbors. We really liked this location and would visit again if we come back to the area.

Went for a girls trip, this cabin has all your needs. Very private. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Very nice set up outside to hang out. There's a porch swing you can lay on, plenty of chairs, picnic table, firewood included, and all of outside is very well lit. Host is very responsive if messaged. All the utensils, plates, cups etc you may need are provided. Condiments in frig from previous renters (assuming), spices in cabinets to utilize. Can't say enough good things. I will say there are no washcloths so if you use them for showering then bring your own.

We loved our stay at Whippoorwill Cabin! Very quiet area with pretty views to enjoy from the back deck. The cabin was clean and well kept. Our host, Emily, was responsive and very helpful. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a nice getaway. We hope to stay again in the future.

A very awesome property and private. The cabin is set up nice with plenty of room, the back deck view is beautiful. Private road to the gravel bar is something I wish we utilized more. Its only about 20 min from Steelville and 30 min from major floating outfitters, and some that are smaller and closer but offer less river floats. The owner was very prompt with communication and made everything very welcoming and easy. We will be going back for sure!

Cabin is super cute! Back deck was our favorite place. Nice and private. Beautiful view, giant fire pit. As others mentioned, need 4wd to go down to river but how nice it was to have a private gravel bar area to relax at! Very pet friendly - our pups loved it! Emily was super responsive to my pre-arrival questions. Would definitely recommend!

Nice place. Problem with flies in the kitchen

I hope I can return to the Whippoorwill Cabin soon. The cabin is extremely nice. The kitchen is well equipped with a full size fridge, nice stove and microwave, everything you need. The AC worked great and internet was flawless. A big porch in front and out back are really nice especially the view off the back. There is also a very nice lower level that I didn't need as it was just myself and a dog. There is a road out back that goes to the river about 3/10th mile. You probably need a 4wheeler to drive this and the walk is less than 10 minutes. I came in from St. Louis so the location is a little over an hour or about 15 minutes from Cuba MO. Steelville and St. James aren't much further. We drove over to Maramec Springs Trout park a couple times to just walk around and it is about 15 minutes away and highly recommended. I feel this stretch of the upper Meremec is the best as for as access, river quality, fishing and recreation. That's the Trout park to Scott's Ford access about 9 miles. If the dog and I hadn't gone to the trout park a couple times I wouldn't have see another person for 3 days, so very private yet close if you need anything. Also, Emily, the host is amazing.

Peaceful, perfect accommodations. Friendly host and

We enjoyed our stay at the Whippoorwill Cabin on the Upper Meramec River. Our stay was very quiet and peaceful. The rock gravel bar access was really nice to hang out on and enjoy the day. The inside had everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay. We hike quite a bit so the walk up and down the rock gravel road to the river access was acceptable. I can see where it could be a challenge for some. The back deck is very relaxing.