2014 Rental Boat Rates

*NEW* 25’ Landau Tritoon (4-stroke 90HP Mercury outboard motor; bimini top; cushioned seating; tow package and tube included; up to 12 passengers):
$300/8 hours (8-hour minimum)

26’ Tritoon (4-stroke 90HP Mercury outboard motor; bimini top; cushioned seating; table; tow package and tube included; up to 12 passengers):
$275/8 hours; $185/4 hours; $95/hour

24’ Tritoon (4-stroke 90HP Mercury outboard motor; bimini top; cushioned seating; table; tow package and tube included; up to 12 passengers):

$260/8 hours; $170/4 hours; $90/hour

35’ Pontoon (2-stroke 90HP Mercury outboard motor; bimini top; BBQ grill; cushioned seating plus extra chairs; table; up to 15 passengers):

$240/8 hours; $160/4 hours; $80/hour

24’ Pontoon (4-stroke 50HP Mercury outboard motor; cushioned seating, table, bimini top; up to 10 passengers):

$195/8 hours; $130/4 hours; $70/hour

20’ Pontoon (4-stroke 40 HP Mercury outboard motor; cushioned seating, table, bimini top; up to 8 passengers):

$170/8 hours; $105/4 hours; $55/hour

Please note: Our website (pontiaccove.com) is in the process of being updated, so in some cases, the rates and policies reflected on our website are not current. Please call for more details. Thank you for your patience!

Twin Coves Resort

(Above): The main house as it looks today.

(Below): The two cabins as they look today:

Twin Coves Resort as described in the old brochure: Modern housekeeping units. Shore line fishing. In Arkansas, just across the Missouri line. Good roads. Near store, boat dock, and cafes. Write Del Hildebrand for reservations. Pontiac, Mo.

I wasn't able to do the deed research on this property, but my guess is it was part of the same tract that William Wilbanks patented that Cactus Ridge Resort sits on. Del Hildebrand and his wife, Priscilla, and her twin sister, Acquilla (Peg) Sterett, built the resort. I never knew Peg's husband; he may have died before they came here. Del died pretty early in their days at the resort. It was only one building with a couple cabins in it. They both taught Sunday school at Price Place Church at one time or another, and I think they both taught school prior to that. Peg and maybe Priscilla played the piano for church as well. They were also very active in the Pontiac Ladies Club and very good friends of my Mom. "The Twins," as everyone called them, were characters.

The Twins had stopped renting their cabins when they sold the property to Bob Tede. They kept a life interest in the place, and he remodeled the cabins into a single residence, where he stayed when he came down. He was a character himself. He started coming here years ago with his wife and another couple. They were water skiers. They were some of the first trick skiers I remember. Tede has since split the property and sold it as two residences.

There has always been a discussion whether it was named Twin Coves because of the Twins living there or because there are two (twin) coves on the lake right there. I always maintained that the twin coves existed before "The Twins" ever got here. The resort name would agree with me. Who knows? The Twins finished out their days at the nursing home in Gainesville. My mom was there at the same time. I believe they were some of the first residents of the nursing home after it was built. They both lived to around 100 years old.

Written by Cap'n T. Morgan

2014 Lake Harbour Resort Rates

Memorial Weekend, July 4th & Labor Day Weekend:
$139/night
3-night minimum Memorial and Labor Day; 5-night minimum July 4th

June, July, August:
$129/night (Friday – Saturday)
$119/night (Sunday – Thursday)
$799/week (7 nights)

May and September (excluding Memorial and Labor Day weekends):
$119/night (Friday – Saturday)
$109/night (Sunday – Thursday)
$699/week (7 nights)

Oct. 1 Through April 30:
$99/night
$599/week (7 nights)

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR ALL YEAR!
Call 417-679-3676 or email info@pontiaccove.com.

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

THIS is what we've been working on/preparing for all winter. As you can probably tell, we have rotated the store 90 degrees and moved it out away from the shore a bit. When we're finished, all the docks on the north side of the cove will be attached in one straight line and will be parallel to the 800 and 500 docks. No worries, the walkway you see here is only temporary. The main walkway should be reconnected tomorrow. Questions? Fire away! (p.s. Our phone line has been down since yesterday. If you need to reach us, send a message here or email info@pontiaccove.com. Should be working again by tomorrow.)

Blues Blast/Chili Cook-off this Saturday

Post-holiday blues got you down? We know the feeling. That's why we planned this party! The Annual Blues Blast and Chili Cook-off is happening this Saturday right here in your favorite little lake town.

Enjoy live music starting at 2 p.m. at the Pontiac Firehouse. Some of our favorite local musicians are scheduled to perform, plus Blue Plate Special from Springfield, Mo.

Taste a variety of recipes from some of the (self-proclaimed) best chili makers around! Anyone is welcome to participate in the cook-off. All variations on the dish are welcome, from traditional to meatless, spicy or white. All you need to do is arrive with your chili in a crock pot or slow cooker between 12:30 and 12:45. Please provide a serving utensil and an extension cord. We'll provide bowls, spoons and toppings. (Last-minute entries are welcome.) Everyone is welcome to sample all the chili they can handle for $5, then cast your votes for the winners! A portion of the proceeds will go to the champion chili maker, the rest will go toward the Pontiac Fireworks. If you plan to participate, please email info@pontiaccove.com, call 417-679-3676 or send us a message on Facebook. (This is not mandatory, but we do appreciate it so we can get a headcount on our chili makers.)

Local author and photographer, Karen Eubank, will be signing and selling copies of her book, "Confessions of a Middle-Aged Hippie Geek," and will also have a collection of her photos available for purchase. She will be donating a portion of her proceeds that day to the Pontiac Fireworks.

We hope to see you there! Cheers!

Frozen

Yesterday we experienced daytime temps (with the sun shining bright!) that we are not used to here in southern Missouri. The temp was below zero at daylight and hovered in the low single digits all day. And the wind howled, washing waves up on the shoreline. This was the result:

PHOTOS BY TIM MORGAN

Winter Blues Blast & Chili Cook-off scheduled for January 25

DATE CHANGE! Our annual Winter Blues Blast and Chili Cook-off will be on January 25. (We originally said it would be on Jan. 18, but that has changed because of scheduling conflicts.) Please mark your calendars and plan to join us! Anyone can enter the chili cook-off. Contact us for more details!

Ph: 417-679-3676
Email: info@pontiaccove.com

We hope to see you there! Time will be announced soon...