Get away and experience the tranquility of nature in a cozy camp cottage in a secluded campsite next to our private pond . Our camp cottage offers the perfect mix of luxury and nature , giving guests the time and space to relax, recharge and reconnect. You will feel like you are a million miles away yet we are conveniently located just minutes from almost anywhere in the St. Louis area. The Camp Cottage is in a secluded and private campsite, next to our hidden pond adjacent to the Mississippi River. It features a comfortable queen bed with crisp, clean sheets, duvet, and pillows. It is equipped with a mini refrigerator and is air conditioned in the summer and heated in the spring and fall. The Camp Cottage is just a short walk to our bathroom cabin; clean and with flush toilets and an enclosed outdoor shower. Stay away from the crowds and get back to nature! Your getaway can include fishing, canoeing on the River, exploring the pond, hiking, watching the wildlife from your deck, toasting marshmallows around the campfire, or just relaxing in nature. We are located at the River Island Marina, an eclectic marina and glampground for the modern buccaneer, urban adventurer, or outdoor enthusiast. We offer a unique and convenient place to enjoy Missouri’s great outdoors, the River, and everything St. Louis has to offer. Our Beds - The Cottage's bed has a mattress pad, a hypoallergenic mattress protector and hypoallergenic pillow protectors. Before you arrive we wash and disinfect the sheets, quilts, mattress protector, and pillow protectors in hot water with detergent. Our Bathrooms - We have two bathrooms in our bathroom cabin. Each of our bathrooms are clean and disinfected. Additionally, disinfectant wipes and solution are available in each bathroom for guest’s use. Our hot water shower is outdoors and adjacent to the bathroom cabin. Cooking - Our outdoor kitchen area features both a gas and charcoal grill for our guests to use. We also have a microwave. Coffee and drinking water is available in our outdoor kitchen. We recommend that guests bring their own pots and pans; however, we provide disposable (paper and plastic) plates, cups, and eating utensils. IMPORTANT: Glamping St. Louis is in Missouri’s great outdoors so be prepared to accept the inherent risk of your adventure including wildlife, insects, and unpredictable conditions (we can’t control weather or the River when it floods). Come with an adventurous and open mind, proper clothing, and some bug spray. THE RIVER - The River occasionally reaches flood stage (generally in the spring) which effects the road into our property. If the road has water on it we can shuttle you in with our truck so your glamping adventure won't be effected. We Provide Clean sheets, pillows, comforters Towels, hand towels, wash cloths Coffee and drinking water Camp chairs, picnic table, fire ring Outdoor kitchen with charcoal grill, gas grill,sink and microwave One evening campfire (additional firewood available) S'mores Friendly guest service Free Wi-Fi (best accessed by the outdoor kitchen) Pond and River access Central Location to all St. Louis and St. Charles County Activities Additionally, you will have use of our canoe or kayaks (2). As a guest you will have access to the Marina's 20 acre shore side property which includes our private pond, the Marina's channel to the River, and the Marina's private 40 acre island. We also have two other units, both available on Airbnb. Brandi and Rich manage the Marina and are present daily. Anything you need, just let us know. Glamping St. Louis is at the River Island Marina in the heart of St. Charles County; the area’s most popular boating area with convenient access to beaches and sand bars, yacht clubs, marinas, restaurants, Grafton, Alton, and all other points on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. By car the River Island Marina is convenient to Old Town St. Charles, The Great River Road, Confluence Point, shopping, casinos, and about 30 minutes to almost anywhere in the St. Louis area. We are located at the River Island Marina. You are welcome to bring your kayaks, canoe, fishing boat, pontoon boat, or jet skis (we have a private boat ramp to the River).