You can check in any time after 4pm. While we would love to offer flexible arrival and departure times, the amount of time to clean our homes, prevents us from providing you with a guarantee, especially during our summer months - please plan accordingly. Check out is by 10:00 am.

You will need a photo ID, license plate numbers for any vehicles you will have on property, and the names of all individuals who will be staying in the unit. For guests under age 18, ages will be required as well. If someone other than the name on the reservation will be picking up keys and/or paying a portion of the remaining balance, please provide this information in advance by calling Kristina at 417/338-2331. We will authorize your card for the $200 damage deposit before check-in and those funds will be released upon check-out as long as no damage has occured.

There is absolutley no smoking of any substance in our homes, pool and dock area. A damage/cleaning fee may be charged if any cigarette or other smoke is detected.

Antlers Resort is dog-friendly with furry friends up to 50 lbs. There is a $100 pet fee. Also, they are to be leashed at all times, they are not allowed in the pool area and please clean up after their messes. PRIOR NOTICE is required!

Guests should provide all toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, etc. Don't forget your bathing suit and pool or lake towels if you plan to use the water amenities. You should bring ALL food or beverages you wish to have in your room as well as any seasonings, condiments, or "special" cookware if you plan to cook. Table service and basic cookware is provided as well as dish soap, dishwasher tabs and coffee filters. We have a basic 12-cup coffee pot in each unit. There is a small supply of trash bags, toilet tissue, paper towels and laundry detergent in each unit, but you may need to bring extra for your stay.

Antlers Resort provides bed linens, bath towels, and kitchen towels. You should bring pool or lake towels if you plan to use the water amenities. There is no maid or towel service, but we do have washer/dryer in each unit.

All trash must be taken to the dumpsters - we have them available in two different places on the property. It is very important that no trash is left on any of the porches, as racoons are very friendly and hungry in our area. Dock Use: any trash accumulated while visiting the dock area should be brought back up to the dumpsters as well.

We provide grills and propane/propane reimbursement for the units. They are to be cleaned throughout your stay and the fat trays should be emptied regularly. If the grill is not clean on your check-out, you will be charged a $50 fee.

We have an 18-slip dock. Slip rental is $25/night and is available on a first-come, first-served basis with a 2 slip maximum. Please contact Kristina if you need to reserve a slip. Our dock does have electric, so if you would like to bring lake toys that require air, please make sure you bring the necessary tools, etc. All items need to be stowed each night in your slip area.

We have our resort pools and hot tubs, an 18 slip dock, and complimentary water toys. At this time, we do not have a gym, game room or playground.

All payments made prior to arrival, are refundable, if you cancel within 60 days of your reservation date. Note: All family reunions and large groups that book a lodge or more than one unit, will have a cancellation policy that is determined based on your groups criteria, as a part of the overall confirmation on booking.

Your reservation includes access to the pools 2 hours before check-in and conclude at check-out time on the day of your departure. NOTE: Outdoor pools and spas are open Memorial Day-Labor Day Outdoor/Indoor Pool: Pool Hours: 10am-9pm (10pm in the summer) - There is absolutely no smoking of any kind permitted in our pool house or outdoor pool area. There is also no glass allowed anywhere within the pool enclosures. Parents, please make sure your infants/toddlers are in swim diapers if they are not potty trained and that your children are supervised at all times. MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF THE POOL: We are a shallow water pool with decorative landscaping rocks and a waterslide. It is crucial that your children understand that jumping off of rocks into the pool and sliding down before the water below is clear is prohibited. We want everyone to just relax and have a good time, but must ensure that all are safe, as well. Thanks for helping make sure your children understand this, before entering the pool area. (Rain Policy: All of our pools are closed during thunderstorms and will not be re-opened until 30 minutes past the last instance of thunder or lightning. Management reserves the right to close the pools for the day if there is a watch/warning in place that is forecasted past the normal pool hours.)