Hillside Cabin
Quiet Farm Retreat | Hillside Setting, Firepit & Open Countryside
Hillside Cabin is a peaceful retreat located on a century family farm, offering a quiet rural setting, open space, and scenic Ozark countryside. Set on an elevated hillside overlooking pasture and farmland, this cabin is ideal for guests looking to unplug, enjoy nature, and experience a relaxed farm stay—while still having convenient access to Meramec River adventures through 4J Vacation Rentals.
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Cabin Highlights at a Glance
• Sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably
• Located on a century family farm, offering a peaceful rural setting surrounded by pasture and open countryside
• Elevated hillside location overlooking farmland and rolling Ozark scenery (not a river-view cabin)
• Frequent sightings of cattle, horses, and deer throughout the surrounding property
• Warm, inviting interior with rustic finishes and cozy cabin character
• Comfortable living space ideal for relaxing after a day outdoors
• Fully equipped kitchen for easy meals and downtime
• Outdoor space for enjoying the countryside, plus a large firepit area where you can unwind and hear the sounds of nature
Hillside Cabin is ideal for guests seeking a quiet farm retreat with open views, wildlife, and convenient access to Meramec River experiences via nearby 4J river access points.
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River Access, Floating & Outdoor Experiences
As a guest of Hillside Cabin, you’ll enjoy access to multiple Meramec River areas managed by 4J Vacation Rentals, offering flexibility for relaxing, floating, and exploring.
✔ Included River Access
• Riverside Pavilion – Covered pavilion with deck overlooking the river, bar area, fireplace, refrigerator, sink with running water, swimming access, shade, and cornhole boards
•Bluffside River Take-Out – Scenic swimming area that also serves as the designated floating take-out point
✨ Optional River Access
• 4J Gravel Bar (Optional) – Optional access to a 13-acre private river property with ½ mile of Meramec River frontage, ideal for relaxing, swimming, kids playing, and short tubing loops throughout the day
Access to the 4J Gravel Bar is available for a per person fee and is not included with the nightly cabin rate.
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Floating & Golf Cart Rentals
Floating and tubing options are available through 4J Vacation Rentals (visit our website and click the Floating tab for routes and current rates). Optional golf cart rentals are also available to make getting around easy and fun.
Please note: Gravel bar access and rentals such as floating equipment and golf carts are optional amenities offered separately and are not included in the nightly cabin rate.
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Farm-to-Table Dining from Our Family Farm
As part of your stay, guests have the option to order farm-raised meats from our family-owned 4J Cattle Farm, including Wagyu and Angus beef and pasture-raised chicken, delivered directly to the cabin.
Many guests enjoy grilling steaks or preparing farm-fresh meals during their stay. Ordering details can be found on the 4J Vacation Rentals website under the “Our Meats” section, or just reach out and we’re happy to help.
Property Details
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Sofa Bed
Amenities
Accommodations
- Massage - Other Services
Attractions
- Museums
- Parks
- Winery Tours
Cleaning Protocols
- All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
- Contactless check-in and checkout is available
- Disinfectant is used when cleaning the property
- Enhanced cleaning practices are used
- High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Outdoor Play Area
- Television
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Central Heat
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet - Hi Speed
- Internet - Wifi
- Iron and Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
Flexcation
- Free wifi
- Smart TV
- Wifi Speed (100+ Mbps)
- Wifi Speed (50+ Mbps)
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Cookware
- Dining Area
- Dining Room
- Dining Spices
- Dining Table
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Leisure
- Antiquing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Local
- Laundromat
Location
- Rural
Outdoor
- Balcony
- Canoe
- Charcoal Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Fire Pit
Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Deadbolt Lock
- Fire Emergency Contact
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit
- Medical Emergency Contact
- Outdoor Lighting
- Police Emergency Contact
- Smoke Detector
Sports
- Biking
- Equestrian Events
- Fishing
- Fishing Fly
- Fishing Freshwater
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Water Tubing
Themes
- Family
- Luxury
- Romantic
Availability
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Please understand that we are a small property, and cancellations effect us greatly. This is an exclusive property where every guest reservation is both important and special to us. If your travel plans change and you must cancel your reservation, please call us at least 30 days prior to your arrival date to cancel your reservation to receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee.
In the unlikely event that you must cancel with less than 30 days notice, shorten your stay or check out early, please understand that we must ask you to take responsibility for your entire reservation. If we can rebook your room(s), a full (minus 10%) or partial refund will be made.
Deposit Policy
If your reservation is made earlier than 30 days prior to your arrival, 50% of your total payment is required to hold your reservation. The remaining balance will be charged to your credit card or checking account 30 days prior to your reservation. You should receive a courtesy reminder email 5 days before the final payment is taken.
If your reservation is made within 30 days of arrival, full payment is required.
Guest Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Based on 35 reviews
Review data
Recent reviews
Stayed to visit with local relatives. This place offered the perfect space to visit and socialize.
It was a nice location that was very quiet. I think it would nice to visit in the summer or fall.
This home is amazing. It is so relaxing to sit out and look at the countryside. At night the stars are fabulous. The home is great and Jessica was a great hostess.
We enjoyed our stay and will stay again
This place is exactly as listed! Everything was perfect for our weekend getaway.
Peaceful farm stay. Loved the river access and peace and quiet! Cute town close by and everything you need for a relaxing weekend!
We love staying here. We return year after year to stay at 4J. Wonderful hosts and beautiful cabins with plenty of room to enjoy the scenery and the river.
It was an amazing stay on a beautiful property. Just the cutest house with a wonderful backyard!!
I was looking for a nice, peaceful getaway and this property delivered. Thank you to Jessica for the great communication when I had an issue!
we loved your family land, it is beautiful, I feel so lucky to have experienced it, the Hillside cabin is perfect, and even had low barriers to enter the cabin around the rear!!!! the private river access was so easy to get to and a fabulous place to enjoy a cool dip!! WE loved our stay and hope to visit another time!
I wanted to find a quiet place on rural land not too far from St. Louis to get away for a few days, and this place was PERFECT! No complicated check-in/check-out, and directions were very clear. Beds were comfortable with plenty of good pillows. Great to be able to bring the dog along too!
Couldn't have enjoyed the place more. Had a very nice relaxed vacation and enjoyed the peace and quiet very much. The river was beautiful and so were the fields. House had everything we needed and we were very comfortable. Thank you.
We spent time at this property in order to visit friends, go fishing and visit wineries. The house was very clean and the yard well tended so our dogs were also comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
We loved staying at Hillside Cabin. The house was great, but the property is the real star. It’s so relaxing and peaceful! We loved taking a long walk to the Meramac River and enjoyed the back deck. We would stay again!
Great time by all Thanks for having us look forward to next time. Stan
This property is awesome. Peaceful with a spectacular view. The stars on a clear night were amazing to see. The cabin was very clean and cozy. The wife and I enjoyed our stay very much and wanted to stay longer!
Despite the terrible weather we had a good time hiking around the hills and the various interconnected ranches
The cabin is set on a beautiful property! Jessica was great and very helpful. The cabins are spaced out and the people are quiet. It was the perfect spot for our family to get away and go hiking in some of the nearby parks. Steeleville is close and has a grocery story and dining. We would stay again.
We had a blast, there is open fields all around you, you do share back yard with other cabin but still plenty of room.
Property was gorgeous with amazing views!!! Owner was great at responding quickly to any needs & overall we had a great trip! I’d recommend 🙂
Property was excellent. It was beautiful and peaceful. The cabin was excellent and had everything we needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal!
We had an amazing time here. My children want to come back and see the horses sometime soon. The cabin was clean and everything was set up nicely for us. I cannot wait to come back one day! Very scenic and being among horses made it spectacular for us! Thank You for the wonderful experience!
We stayed with our little girl as a short get away. It was perfect for our little family. My husband and I loved the peace and quiet, and our kiddo loved all of the new space to explore outside. Beautiful scenery, amazing quality family time, and Jessica was super responsive as a host. We will be back!
Beautiful setting, very comfortable home, easy checkin & check out process.
Very clean, nice little place. Peaceful, relaxing, quiet little sanctuary.
Great weekend getaway to see family. We’ve stayed before and are super pleased with some of the improvements since last time! Firewood on site was so convenient. It was very clean as always. Jessica is so easy to get in contact with. We had a great time as always!
Beautiful property, serene and a wonderful place to connect to nature!
This place was awesome. It was clean and everyone was super friendly. The float was very relaxing. They made everything really easy. We will definitely be back and maybe stay at one of the other property’s.
Our group of girls really enjoyed our stay during a bachelorette party. The owners were really friendly and helpful. The property is very beautiful and secluded. We had a great experience floating on the river one of the days as well. Would definitely recommend!
We stayed here since we had a wedding just down the road. It was a perfect little place with a gorgeous view.
This property was exactly as listed online. A 2-bedroom cabin, it has a family room with TV, dining area, kitchen, and nice big back porch. It sat at the top of rolling hills on a cattle ranch with a beautiful view. The bed was very comfortable and there was closet space for clothing. The galley kitchen was small but had what I needed for a short visit. Jessica had a French-press style coffee pot but emailed me to see if I wanted her to purchase a regular coffee pot. Since I don't drink coffee much in the summer I didn't need it but appreciated the offer. There were only 2 things I needed but didn't have and they were a hair dryer, since most places have one I don't take mine with me any more. With many people accessing the nearby river for a day of floating, a hair dryer would be nice. The other thing was in the family room it would be nice if there was a coffee or side table, so you can place your drink or snack on it while watching TV. I improvised with an extra dining room chair. This cabin shares a large common backyard space with another bigger cabin, but otherwise is secluded. My neighbors in the other cabin weren't intrusive so it was fine. This visit was exactly what I needed, a short break from my hectic work life. The next time I need a place I would definitely come back but might like to stay longer and probably would look at the other cabin for its added amenities. Communicating with Jessica was easy. She was a very responsive hostess, and I really appreciated the little gift in the freezer on my arrival!
This is a great property beautiful views. The perfect place to kick back and relax. We loved being able to bring our dog and the house was had most everything you would need. Would stay again!
It was a great experience. I have returned to stay at Kickin K many times. Never disappointed. Always a wonderful experience and the nicest people!
Great views from front porch and back. Very relaxing getawy
Incredible place that my husband and our Boston terrier enjoyed from the comfort of the clean, beautiful place and all accessible communication and attentions walking in nature. a beautiful ranch to treat yourself and enjoy we hope to return soon (we bought fresh eggs and delicious meat)