Recharge after the holidays at Mutton Creek Getaway

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Maybe after the busy holidays, the gift you really need to give to yourself and loved ones is to get away to relax and recharge. At Mutton Creek Getaway, a peaceful retreat is our specialty. Here are some ideas for your perfect getaway.

Get in nature

Sunset on Stockton Lake near Mutton Creek Getaway
Stockton Lake at sunset. Photo by Mutton Creek Getaway

Science confirms that being in nature is calming, grounding, and good for everyone’s overall physical, mental, and emotional health. Find a local trail. Gaze at the water. Go winter fishing. Be amazed by the spectacular view of the stars.

Whitetail deer in the snow at Mutton Creek Getaway
Wildlife sightings at the Getaway include deer, squirrels, turkey, birds of many kinds, armadillos, racoons, and opossums. Photo by Mutton Creek Getaway.

Try your luck with some winter hunting; a few species such as rabbit, quail, pheasant, crow, racoons, and waterfowl are still open season until mid-January through March. Check the Mutton Creek Getaway Hunting Guide for dates and regulations.

Disconnect

"Cabin Sweet Cabin" coffee mug overlooking nature scene at Mutton Creek Getaway
Front and back covered decks provide a reprieve with peaceful views of nature all around. Photo by Mutton Creek Getaway.

While we provide wi-fi and electronic amusements, Mutton Creek Getaway also has plenty of old-fashioned games to bring your family together such as board games, cards, and puzzles. There’s also a reading nook with book and magazine selections for kids and a variety of interests.

Gather at the table

Table setting for four at Mutton Creek Getaway
A drop-leaf farmhouse table provides additional seating for four to six people. Photo by Mutton Creek Getaway.

Share a leisurely meal or two at the Getaway where we provide a fully equipped kitchen, a coffee bar, and comfortable seating for 10 guests. With basic staples, spices, condiments, and cookware, all you need to provide is the food and your appetite!

Let someone else cook

Prairie Station restaurant in Lockwood, near Mutton Creek Getaway
Prairie Station in Lockwood, Mo., is just one of many small-town restaurants in the Stockton Lake area. Photo by Mutton Creek Getaway.

Treat yourself at one of the many locally owned, charming diners in the area. See our Mutton Creek Getaway Dining Guide, and note that some restaurants are open only for certain meals and days of the week. A few are closed in winter. We recommend calling or looking online to confirm.

Discover new things

Vintage Depot Mercantile boutique near Mutton Creek Getaway
Vintage Depot Mercantile, south of Stockton, Mo., is one of many unique boutiques in the lake area. Photo by Mutton Creek Getaway.

Browse through the unique shops in the community. Besides adorable gift shops, there are also many flea markets and antique shops with treasures to be discovered. In these friendly locally owned stores, you won’t be battling big crowds and will find welcoming, home-town community spirit.

See the Mutton Creek Getaway Shopping Guide for the nearby towns of Greenfield, Stockton, Golden City, and Lockwood.

Step back in time

Trail near Mutton Creek Getaway leading to historic cemetery
Follow the quiet half-mile lane adjacent to the Getaway and find a historic cemetery with stones dating back to the 1700s. Photo by Mutton Creek Getaway.

Imagine life in the 1800s when Dade County was founded. A simple, basic existence of family, faith, and friends. The stories of the people of Dade County are just waiting to be discovered right outside the door of Mutton Creek Getaway, a short 1/2-mile walk down the lane, and then beyond to historical locations in nearby towns. Start with our Mutton Creek Getaway History Guide.

Reserve Your Getaway

Master bedroom at Mutton Creek Getaway
Be cozy and comfy in the king-sized bed in the Sportsmen’s Suite.

At Mutton Creek Getaway vacation property rental, you have full access to the entire house nestled in a private, secluded patch of woods but just two miles from a gas station.

Living room and full kitchen at Mutton Creek Getaway
With a comfortable living room, two bedrooms (one king & one queen), private en-suite bathrooms, hide-a-beds, free laundry and detergent, a fully equipped kitchen and coffee bar, covered porches, a firepit for milder evenings, and an onsite covered carport, you’ll have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the comforts of home away from home.

Check here for availability at Mutton Creek Getaway to plan your post-holiday retreat and recharge.

🎶 And since you’ve no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. 🎶
On mild winter days, enjoy a warming fire.
Cozy up the fireplace and relax with a warm cup of your preferred beverage from our complimentary coffee bar.

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