Escape to Lost Branch Lodge, nestled in a serene country setting just five miles east of Kirksville, MO. Fish from the stocked lake or take a canoe for a spin before gathering 'round the fire pit at dusk for s'mores and stories.
Located in Brashear, this lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Local points of interest include Truman State University, A.T. Still University, and Northeast Regional Medical Center. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking. Visit our Brashear travel guide
Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026!
Lodge by the lake
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Barbecue grills, a billiards/pool table, and games
Smoke-free premises, golf privileges (optional), and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026! include thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
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Note from host: $100 minimum charge if smoking evidence is found.
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
8.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
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Air conditioning
Dryer
Fireplace
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Rules
Swim at your own risk. I acknowledge I am liable for anyone in my group who goes swimming on Rustic Retreats property.
If excessive cleaning is required, there will be a minimum extra charge of $100.
Groups over 50 persons (day use) will be charged additional trash and cleaning fee of $50 per day.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: $200 minimum charge if evidence of pets is found.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
$100 minimum charge if smoking evidence is found.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026! located?
Situated on a lake, this lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of Truman State University, A.T. Still University, and Northeast Regional Medical Center. Thousand Hills State Park is 10 mi (16.1 km) away.
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Lost Branch Lodge. Complete exterior remodel, spring 2026! Reviews
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Great stay again for the second time, everything is clean, and the well stocked kitchen for large groups was perfect for our needs. Relaxing, quiet location.
We had a great time at the Lodge. Our extended family stayed for our daughter’s graduation from Truman State University. The lodge was even better than the pictures! Immaculately clean and well stocked with everything you could need.
We loved our stay!!! Beautiful place, clean, & well stocked!!! It worked out perfectly for our group & we are already talking about next year :)
Thank you so much!!!!!
This is our fifth year staying here. Such a beautiful setting and clean lodge. The kids all love playing in the rec room and we take full advantage of the kitchen. Thank you for a fun stay again.
This spacious lodge has been our family's choice for our annual reunion for several years. Each year the owners seem to add more improvements that enhance our stay. Our grandchildren love the pond. The lodge is always clean and well maintained.
We stayed at Lost Branch Lodge for our 9th Family Trip, and everyone voted this our favorite place so far. The lodge was so organized and clean. The host thought of everything to make our stay easy, convenient, fun, and relaxing. It is such a beautiful place, and our grandchildren absolutely loved the pond, sand beach, fishing, swimming, and canoeing. Perfect spot for our family to reconnect!
A+ in every way. Everything was super clean, including the lake which is important to us. Rec room was great for pickleball. Grandchildren loved the playground. Well-stocked kitchen. Seriously, look no further!
The facility is IDEAL for a family reunion! We had ages 4-90 on the property and it was comfortable for all. Kids played outside or in the pond or on the playground. Adults visited on the porch or in the living room. The kitchen is a perfect setup to entertain with a large center island for serving and a table that seats 14. Beautiful venue.
Perfect gathering place for our Annual Christmas celebration! The lodge had INCREDIBLE amenities, fully and I mean fully stocked kitchen and cooking and utensils and appliances for preparing our full meals and eating as a large group for all our meals together! Such a warm cozy fun filled adventure to book and enjoy our family time together and enoughRoom to spread out and have private time or quiet time as needed for families and children. Would Definitely rebook and recommend for large groups. The multi propose room was a great place to gather for games and snacks and crafting/coloring/puzzle stations ands set up game areas to accommodate all age ranges! Thank you!
Year 27 of college friends gathering for some focused tournament style card games and table top games. This is a great central location to all involved, in a nice natural setting, but near enough Kirksville for food and such. Kitchen, dining, and living area is large, with the additional play room being great bonus space. Pond with beach and surrounding nature was beautifully arranged and kept, making for relaxing walks during breaks. Well suited for our needs. Expect a repeat!
The Lodge was just as represented. Very clean, well organized, and for those with children in a wide range of ages plenty for all to stay occupied. Most of all, the hosts are generous in every aspect of planning. The bedrooms have all that is needed for space, great to have queen beds in each and so wonderful that each have their own bathroom. There are plenty of extra paper products, Kleenexes in each room, blankets, pillows and towels, even a couple of hair dryers. The kitchen has everything you may need; crockpots, fry pan, electric griddle, toaster, 2 coffee pots, blender, hand mixer, plenty of serving trays, pitchers and drawers full of serving and kitchen utensils. Games, books, cards, and many things to play with for the REC room. They also have many folding tables and chairs for groups to gather to eat or play games, in addition to the beautiful long table with 14 chairs! The only suggestion for improvement would be check-out time a bit later. Connecting over breakfast and coffee before departing was a bit rushed; with the size of lodge and the amount of people to start the day together, breakfast, pack, clean, double and triple check that all was left in good condition and enjoy the process together 10 am comes so quickly. However, this would not stop us from booking again, the Lost Branch Lodge offers a wonderful place to slow down and connect. Thank you!!
The lodge was a great place to stay. There were age related activities available for everyone including Fishing, swimming, games, and playground equipment. The room accommodations were very comfortable. The kitchen was roomy and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay!
Beautiful and quiet location. Perfect for our family reunion. Very well equipped kitchen. Many VRBO's only give you a starting supply of paper products, but Lost Branch provides an ample quantity for a large group. Owner is very detailed in providing everything you need for your stay. We would definitely stay again.
This is a terrific property for large groups. The host has provided everything you need: additional tables and chairs, outdoor and indoor games, and the kitchen is the most well equipped of any rental I have ever had. We have already booked for next year!