Riverfront cabin in the woods courtyard with a fire pit
Trail view of the Meramec River
Sunset at the cabin, overlooking the Meramec River
Cobblestone cottage courtyard with grill
Furnished cabin living room
Cabin bedroom with fireplace
Cabin loft with four twin beds
Hazel Cabin bedroom
Oliver Cabin dining room with beautiful views out the windows
Cabin parking lot with electric vehicle (EV) charging port
Our history

Cozy riverfront cabin retreat in beautiful Steelville, MO

family floating in the Meramec river on fun inner tubes

Fun for the whole family at Miller Forest Lodge

Located on the banks of the Meramec River in the Missouri Ozarks, our secluded and rustic cabins are the perfect destination for family reunions, church retreats, or weekend get-togethers. Whether you’re outdoorsy or a homebody, we have something for everyone!

  • 8 Beds, Sleeps 10

  • 2.5 Baths

  • Fire Pit

  • Reading Nook

  • Board Games

  • Pet-friendly

  • TV & WiFi

  • Private 190-Acre Property

  • Swimming Hole

  • Hiking

  • Grilling

  • Stargazing

  • Fishing

  • Bird Watching

tour walking up the stairs toward the cabin loft

Take a Tour

Explore the cabins and grounds.

photo from the 1930s of Oliver Miller sitting with his family at their riverfront forest retreat cabin

Our Story

Built in 1927 and restored in 2023, Miller Forest Lodge began as a tranquil family retreat crafted by Oliver Miller. Revived by his grandchildren, these cabins celebrate our family’s legacy, merging rustic charm with modern amenities in a forested oasis.

What Our Guests Are Saying

  • “Such a beautiful place! Peaceful and very family friendly!!! Thank you so much for the memories!! We will be back 100%”

    – Loretta, from Bloomington, IL

  • “The cottages are charming. So much care has been put into restoring the buildings and the surrounding landscaping. It's a lovely place and a welcome retreat from the city.”

    – Rachel, from St. Louis, MO

  • "Our girls group had a wonderful time at this beautiful historic property. The setup was perfect for a group! Kitchen was small but workable, the long dining room table served well for eating, games and crafts. Beds were TOO comfortable. I don’t think we turned on the tvs much at all, too much to do in the area and on the property! We WILL be back!"

    – Patti, from Missouri

  • "Perfect secluded retreat, yet close enough to everything to explore the local area. I cannot say enough about how perfect these cottages are. Very well appointed with attention to detail throughout. The thoughtful touches for guests were very much appreciated. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with guests."

    Mellisa, from North Richland Hills, TX

  • "The area was perfectly private, the home was very well rebuilt and the family history was heartwarming"

    – David, from Eureka, Missouri

  • What a great weekend! This place is really neat! Old charm with modern style, plenty of room for our 10 people, and places to eat, talk, hang out, and sleep! We went down on the river one day, hung out at the fire pit at night, and cooked way too much food in the kitchen. We could not have enjoyed it more! Thank you!

    – Heather, from St. Louis, MO

Plan a stay with us today!