Find that vacation feeling:
1. 🌼 Spring special: book for arrival between March 20 - April 30 and get up to $500 off when you stay 3+ nights
2. Free attraction 🎟️ tickets with every stay! (Silver Dollar City, The Haygoods, Lost Canyon Cave, and more)
3. Ask us about our ✨ BFR Rewards program
Your own private mini-lodge for up to 12 people plus dogs, Claymore Cottage provides all the greatest hits of a Branson getaway, plus some unexpected extras.
Start the day with a coffee on one of two covered decks and take in lovely sunrise views of Table Rock Lake and the neighborhood.
Then go for a cooling mid-day dip in the private heated container pool on the lower deck—complete with a glass front for Mermaid photoshoots.
Even better? Because it’s heated, you can use it even when it's chilly outside. This feature is unique to Branson Family Retreats—you’ll find it only here and at our neighboring Thistle Cottage.
Depending on the weather:
- Summer temperature is 84-86 degrees (roughly end of May to mid September)
- Rest of the year the temperature is 97-99 degrees for your stay (mid September until end of the year school holidays and again mid March to just before the end of May)
- Container pool is CLOSED from January to early March (neighborhood indoor pool is OPEN)
Your group will love having 5 deluxe bedroom suites to choose from, all with king-size beds, luxurious sheets, and their own attached baths.
The accessible main level (including an accessible bedroom + bathroom with grab bars and transition shower), combined with a ramp for easy Cottage access, means everyone in your family can join the fun.
Thoughtfully curated decor throughout Claymore Cottage brings a touch of Scottish history to the Ozarks.
Vacationing with a larger group? Double the fun and rent Claymore Cottage together with the next-door property, Thistle Cottage, to sleep a total of 28 people.
If you’re visiting outside of summer—a great choice; the off-season is lovely!—pile onto the caramel leather sofas around the stone gas fireplace in the Great Room and share stories over cocktails or hot cocoa.
Send your kids (or husbands) to the family room for a game of pool or a movie and tell the stories you skip when they’re around. 🙂
At dinner time, the kitchen is a dream to cook in. It’s well-equipped with appliances both large and small, and a roomy center island allows for easy prep work.
EV charger: Grizzl-E Classic, Level 2 240V / 40A, UL Certified, NEMA 14-50 Plug
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OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Up a sending road from a public boat lunch and sweet cove to play in and no more than 35 minutes from practically anywhere else you want to go in the Branson area, this vacation home is the perfect base to chill out at during your vacation.
Our community of Rocky Shores is 2.5 miles off Hwy. 265, giving you easy access to the traffic relief routes to move about the Branson area easily.
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INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS
The outdoor pool is open late May to mid September, weather permitting, and it's awesome! Splash pad, lounge area, and the swimming area.
The indoor pool is open all year round!
It's only a short walk to the community indoor and outdoor pools, providing additional opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment. Take a refreshing dip in the pool or lounge poolside under the warm sun, embracing the ultimate vacation experience.
You could not be in a more perfect spot for your vacation! See the neighborhood photo with locations marked and how close you are to all the amenities!
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Public boat ramp – 3 minutes
Groceries and gas stations – 10 minutes
Top of the Rock – 10 minutes
Thunder Ridge Amphitheater – 10 minutes
State Park Marina – 12 minutes
Moonshine Beach – 15 minutes
World Class Golf Courses – 10 to 15 minutes
Branson Landing – 15 minutes
Shows and shopping – 15 to 25 minutes
White Water – 20 minutes
Silver Dollar City – 30 minutes
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FAMILY REUNIONS
Big families are our jam! We have one of our own—6 kids between us, plus their significant others, and 3 grandkids—so we know how tough it is to keep the peace as your group size increases. Add in the grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and those friends who are like family... and you've got a ton of people to please.
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GETAWAYS WITH FRIENDS
Whether your friends group is couples from your college days, guys golfing and fishing, ladies shopping and winery-hopping, or besties bringing your boats to the lake, this is a perfect place to hang out between adventures.
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ADDITIONAL INFO
- $35 per night per dog plus taxes. Small dogs allowed with pre-approval only. Dogs are not guaranteed to be approved. Please ask first.
- Local tax and cleaning are additional
- Credit card must be on file in case of damages. We will send you an email to authorize a $1 hold after your booking is confirmed. This hold begins 3 days before your arrival and is released 3 days after departure if there is no damage, no excessive cleaning needed, and no house rules are broken.
- Drivers license will be required with our signed guest agreement after you book, along with a selfie holding your photo ID
- We will perform a Guest ID verification securely through our payment processor after you book. The main purpose is to make sure no one has stolen your credit card and used it without your permission.
The Guest ID verification is a two factor authorization that asks you for your phone number and birth date, then it will text you a code to enter.
If the verification fails, we’ll cancel the reservation and void the transaction.
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Special perks when you book with us:
1. Only $299 to book your stay, with balance due 30 days before arrival.
2. No cancellation fee! If you need to cancel before 30 days of arrival, there is no cancellation fee.
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We would love to have you and your family or your group. Don't hesitate to read our reviews from our other Branson Family Retreats homes at Table Rock Lake.
Nat and Tyann
Branson Family Retreats
P.S. See our social media @bransonfamilyretreats for our favorite Branson recommendations, news, and updates.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
You can purchase travel insurance for your reservation! The standard policy covers quite a few reasons for cancellation and applies to your whole traveling group.
Note that all new reservations have the option of purchasing a Cancel For Any Reason insurance policy besides the standard travel insurance policy. You can purchase this when you make your reservation with us, and the insurance is automatically connected to your stay.
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FREE ATTRACTION TICKETS
Get free attraction tickets when you stay with us! Here’s how it works:
1. Book your stay with us
2. Call us to book your attraction tickets for your family/group, number of free tickets depends on the length of your stay
3. We’ll email you the digital tickets
4. You enjoy a fun experience with your family and friends
*To receive the free tickets, you must book the attraction tickets for your family/group members through us at the same time.
**The free tickets are per stay (not per person) and not available as a single ticket on its own.
To redeem the free tickets, you would purchase the tickets for that show or attraction for your whole group through us (Ex: if you have 10 people and were to choose Silver Dollar City for your free ticket in Group B, you would pay for 9 tickets but receive 10 tickets)
📸 TICKET GROUP A
Choose one ticket to any of these shows or attractions when staying 2+ nights:
* Top of the Rock Lost Canyon Cave
* The Haygoods
* White Water
* Fritz’s Adventure (Discover)
* Titanic Museum
* The Track unlimited pass
* Redneck Comedy Bus
* Hollywood Wax Museum
* Aquarium at the Boardwalk
* Wonder Works
* Beyond the Lens
🎢 TICKET GROUP B
Choose one ticket to any of these shows or attractions with any stay of 4+ nights:
* Silver Dollar City
* Showboat Branson Belle
* Dolly Parton’s Stampede
* Reza
* FIVE’r pass (includes: Hollywood Wax Museum, Aquarium at the Boardwalk, Shoot for the Stars mini golf, Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors, and Castle of Chaos)
🦋 TICKET GROUP C
Choose one ticket to any of these attractions when staying 6+ nights (or instead of a Group A or B selection):
* Dogwood Canyon
* Copperhead Mountain Coaster
* Shepherd of the Hills (General Admission)
* Butterfly Palace
* Wild World + Mini golf
* Ferris Wheel