1. The Martindale Bed & Breakfast
City: Branson West, MO
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (417) 338-2588, (888) 338-6330
Address: 164 Martinda Lane
Description: Lucille and Ellis Martin provide good, old-fashioned Ozark hospitality in their lakeside home. The two units have private balconies and overlook the great room with its massive fireplace. Units have mirrored cherry armoires with TVs, scroll queen-size beds, and private bathrooms. You can expect your native Ozarkian hosts to provide a full breakfast that is “sumpt’n special”—country omelette pie, savory sausage, biscuits and gravy, Amish bread, and fruit.The Martindale is in the Kimberling City area, a perfect place to enjoy that area of Table Rock Lake and only 15 minutes from Silver Dollar City. To get there from Branson West, take MO 13 south toward Kimberling City. Turn left on MO DD and go 4.5 miles, turning left on Double Day Loop. Keep to the left, turning on Split Rail Pass, and you’ll see the Martindale on your left. All lefts, right? Watch for the purple signs for the Martindale. No credit cards.
2. Tri-Lakes Realtors, Inc.
City: Branson West, MO
Category: Relocation
Telephone: (417) 335-5253
Address: 18062 MO 13, Suite B
Description: Tri-Lakes Realtors, with offices in Ridgedale, Cape Fair, Branson West, Shell Knob, and Branson, specializes in selling residential, land, and commercial properties. The company is bullish on the area’s growth and expects increased volume of sales due to the increased interest in Branson as a major retirement region.