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Thistle Cottage
✅ 16 guests | 🛏️ 6 bedrooms | 🛁 6 bathrooms
♿️ accessible | 🐾 dog-friendly | 🌊 private pool
It doesn’t get much cozier than this Branson cottage rental! With 6 king-size bedrooms suites, a private container pool, two covered decks, and a surprise or two, Thistle Cottage welcomes your group of 16 to Table Rock Lake.
Prepare to be enchanted by Thistle Cottage, an exceptional stay for 16 guests on Table Rock Lake.
From the private container pool and game room… to the lake-view decks and EV charger… and even a secret, tucked-away reading nook… your entire group will thank you for booking this gem in Branson.
At Thistle, 6 charming bedroom suites across 3 floors provide privacy and perks like flat-screen TVs and king-size beds. Plus there’s an attached, en-suite bath for every single bedroom.
For extra guests, one of the bedrooms has a king sofa bed in addition to the regular bed, and there’s a second king-size sofa bed in the family room.
The accessible main level (including an accessible bedroom + bathroom), combined with a ramp for easy Cottage access, means everyone in your family can join the fun.
Vacationing with a larger group? Double the fun and rent The Cottages (Thistle Cottage together with the next-door property, Claymore Cottage) to sleep a total of 28 people.
Family bonding never felt so elegant-yet-cozy. The spacious Great Room is a beauty, with its high, beamed ceilings, velvet green sofas, and a flickering gas fireplace. Nearby, a dining area for 12+ is the setting for your unforgettable family feast—or epic board game—right next to the sliding glass doors to the upper deck.
Speaking of the upper deck: the lake view to the left is just awesome, an unobstructed panorama from your elevated vantage point. Watch the boats from a comfy spot on the plush outdoor sofas, and eat burgers from the Weber grill at the outdoor dining table for 6.
On the lower deck is a Thistle Cottage highlight… a private, heated container pool, complete with a glass front for Mermaid photoshoots.
Even better? Because it’s heated, you can use it even when it’s chilly out. This feature is unique to Branson Family Retreats—you’ll find it only here and at our neighboring Claymore Cottage.
Private heated container pool
- Spring (Mar. to late May): ~99°
- Summer (late May to Sept.): ~85°
- Fall + Holidays (Oct. to Dec.): ~99°
- Winter (Jan. to Feb.): Closed
Note: Located on the lower level and accessed by stairs with a handrail

Branson Family Retreats container pool Table Rock Lake
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Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thistle Cottage! We had 8 people in our party and with 6 bedrooms…we had more than enough space. The kids loved the game room area, the pool and the hidden room. So much fun!
The check in and check out process was so easy and Branson Family Retreats made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay great!
– Chelsea (Arkansas)
Rocky Shores
Swimming Pools
The outdoor pool is awesome: Splash pad, lounge area, and the swimming area. Open roughly end of May through end of September.
The indoor pool is open year round and has both a large pool and a kiddie pool.
Walk to the lake
Hike down to the lake from our neighborhood! It’s about a 3 minute walk, but wear good shoes as it’s a dirt path. Watch this quick video to see the path at 7x speed.
Boat parking
This neighborhood does not have parking for boats, trailers, buses or RVs. However, there is a secure parking/storage located next to the neighborhood where you can reserve a boat parking spot for during your stay. Contact Heartland Storage directly to reserve your boat’s spot.
Need more space?
Book one or several to accommodate your multi-generational family. See all our Rocky Shores cabins here.

Note that golf carts can only go between the cove and the neighborhood. You cannot take the golf carts anywhere else.
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
⛲️ Branson Landing – 15 minutes
🎭 Shows and shopping – 15 to 25 minutes
⛳️ World Class Golf Courses – 10 to 25 minutes
🌊 White Water – 20 minutes
🎢 Silver Dollar City – 30 minutes
Map
Video tour
Beds and baths
Sleeps (16)
(6) Bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 (main level): King bed
- Bedroom 2 (main level): King bed
- Bedroom 3 (upper level): King bed + King sofa sleeper
- Bedroom 4 (lower level): King bed
- Bedroom 5 (lower level): King bed
- Bedroom 6 (lower level): King bed
- Family room (lower level): King sofa sleeper
(6) Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1 (main level): En suite, walk-in shower
- Bathroom 2 (main level): En suite, tub/shower
- Bathroom 3 (upper level): En suite, walk-in shower
- Bathroom 4 (lower level): En suite, walk-in shower
- Bathroom 5 (lower level): En suite, tub/shower
- Bathroom 6 (lower level): En suite, walk-in shower
Entertainment
- WiFi
- (8) TVs
- Streaming
- Game room
- Pool table
- Foosball
- Board games
Amenities
- EV charger
- Washer and Dryer
- Iron and board
- Heat / AC
Baby items
- Pack-n-play
- High chair
- Stroller
Fully equipped kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Keurig
- Coffee maker
- KitchenAid mixer
- Electric griddle
- Waffle maker
- Dishes and utensils
- Cooking utensils
- Wine glasses
- Toaster
- Blender
- Tea kettle
Lower level deck
- Private heated container pool (open March – December)
- Lake view
Main level deck
- BBQ grill
- Outdoor dining
- Lounge seating
- Lake view
- No steps / Ramp entry
- 36 inch entry door
- Main level bedroom (x2)
- Lower bed height
- Space around the bed
- Walk-in shower with seat
- Handheld shower head
- Grab bars in shower
- Grab bars at toilet
- Main level access: great room, dining, kitchen, deck with lake view, 2 bedrooms/bathrooms
- Lower level access: Steps with handrail
- 🌟 Rates vary depending on season and are subject to change until confirmed
- Choose weeknight stays for lower rates
- Approved dogs are $35/nt each
Standard check-in/out times
- ✅ Self check-in with door code
- ⏰ 4pm check-in
- ➡ 10am check-out
Private heated container pool
- Spring (Mar. to late May): ~99°
- Summer (late May to Sept.): ~85°
- Fall + Holidays (Oct. to Dec.): ~99°
- Winter (Jan. to Feb.): Closed
Note: Located on the lower level and accessed by stairs with a handrail
Availability
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Travel insurance
- Travel insurance is available when you book with us through our insurance partner RentalGuardian
- You have a choice of a standard insurance policy or a Cancel For Any Reason policy
- Insurance is not required, but we HIGHLY recommend it
- You can also purchase travel insurance through many other providers

























































































