Missouri Weekend Getaways: Lakeview Resort

By VI Staff on November 24, 2019

Lakeview Resort is a nostalgic retreat overlooking Davey Hollow Cove that has survived the transitions of time. Owned and operated by the Drake family since 1946, this family-friendly resort is set on the shores of Sunrise Beach in Missouri and offers an idyllic lakeside escape from the city. The resort's grounds include three beautiful peninsulas that are surrounded by water on three sides and offers a paradise for water lovers with an array of water sports and other water-based activities.

Lakeview Resort offers comfortable accommodations in the form of cozy studios and lodgings with one to six bedrooms to cater for both couples and families. Studios and lodgings are set on the lake shore and offer modern amenities and beautiful views. The resort offers an array of amenities ranging from three different size swimming pools, a hot tub and sauna to a covered boat deck, a heated fishing dock and a variety of sports fields, including volleyball, shuffleboard, and hopscotch.

1.Guest Accommodations

Lakeview Resort offers comfortable accommodations in the form of cozy studios and lodgings with one to six bedrooms. While accommodations vary in size and layout according to the number of rooms, both studios and residences have full bathrooms with shower/bath combinations, mirrored vanities, fresh towels and deluxe bath products.

Private balconies or patios offer spectacular views of the Lake or the surrounding landscapes, and fully equipped kitchens are conveniently stocked with everything needed, including refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers for a hassle-free holiday. Additional amenities in the studios and lodgings include air-conditioning, television with satellite channels, electric fireplaces, and outdoor charcoal barbecue grills.

2.Dining

Accommodations at Lakeview Resort are equipped for self-catering with fully equipped kitchens and outdoor barbecue grills, however, there are many restaurants, cafes and other eating establishments around the lake shore that offer family-friendly fare in a casual atmosphere. A special shuttle service from the resort will take guests to wherever they please to enjoy lunch and dinner of their choice.

3.Amenities & Recreational Activities

Lakeview Resort features an array of amenities and recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy. The resort has three swimming pools, an indoor, heated pool, a large outdoor swimming pool, an exclusive pool for toddlers, and a hot tub and sauna. The resort has a lovely natural pebble area and swimming dock on the shores of the lake, a covered boat dock and a boat launching ramp, as well as a heated fishing dock, several fishing piers, and a fish cleaning sink.

Sports-lovers will delight in the array of fun games and sports facilities to enjoy, including two playgrounds, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, and a hopscotch court. There is also bean bag and horseshoe toss, tennis and basketball courts, a toddler's play area and an indoor games room. A 24-hour fitness center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights and a stretching section. Complimentary wireless Internet can be found throughout the property.

The resort offers communal barbecue grills for guests to socialize with each other, laundry facilities, a bicycle parking area and storage facility, and a fully equipped business center with computers, printing, copying, and fax services. There is a gift, and souvenir shop on site and a special shuttle bus is available for guests to use between the resort and the many areas on interest around the lake.

4.Plan This Vacation

The Lake of the Ozarks boasts a variety of activities, as well as a beautiful place to unwind and relax. The winding serpentine shape of the Lake encompasses over 1,100 miles of shoreline and is spread across more than 65,000 acres of surface water, making it the perfect place to soak up the sun, enjoy a plethora of water sports and other recreational activities. Things to see and do in and around the lake include no less than 13 golf courses, the Big Surf Water Park, indoor arcades, mini-golf, go-kart tracks and horseback riding. Water-based activities include parasailing, boat excursions, fishing, kayaking, swimming and relaxing on the beach, while other forms of entertainment range from an array of lakeside restaurants and night clubs, to outlet shopping malls, wineries, state parks, cave tours and marinas.

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328 Lakeview Resort Boulevard, Sunrise Beach, MO 6507, Phone 573-374-5555 | 800-936-5655