A New "Rainbow Haven" Beginning

DON'T PANIC...........The Rainbow Haven Resort and Marina did not flood again!

These are some pictures from last December during the big Christmas Flood on Lake Taneycomo. As of today, Easter Sunday, 2016 (How appropriate for a "new resurrection") Rainbow Haven Resort is just hours away from the next  installment of it's journey! The flood took it's shot and scored a "Knock Down" but not a "Knock Out". While the lower level of the two lake front buildings were 5 feet deep in Lake Taneycomo, The upper levels remained high and dry.

At the time, no one knew exactly what the outcome would be. With the office gone and the two lower units heavily damaged, Craig and his helpers did what they could while waiting for any word on insurance compensation. This came slowly and was held up for various reasons. Unfortunately there are still resorts on Taneycomo that have had the process delayed and have not been able to begin to rebuild.

This is not the case with Rainbow Haven. Just one short month ago, (mid February) a meeting was set between the bank that also included a cooperative response from the insurance company along with Craig, myself and Shelley to find a solution. Time was running out and the solution that we arrived at was epic both in timing, and in creating a positive momentum going forward. Our biggest concern was that Craig was willing to stay on as the all important face and personality of Rainbow Haven. Those of you who know him also know how important he is to the  vitality of the resort. We feel totally blessed and honored to have him continue at the helm of this resort that he loves so much!

Since the countdown began to the transition, Craig has been a "Monster" at getting things ready again. Thanks to the helpful hands of some local Rockaway citizens for the initial clean up and other friends and family along the way, everything is completely back to normal with the exception of the lower level units...................BUT WAIT!!!!!!!

We have good news on that front as well!

Our role in the "new" Rainbow Haven is to bring a few additional elements to the business. In looking at ways to mitigate future issues with flooding, we have decided to change the use of the lower units to something less susceptible to future flooding problems. In the process, we will add new amenities to the property that will enhance the guest experience.

We will be moving the office from the lower level to the big entry area with the large deck overlooking the resort and lake. In it's place we are building a live bait and tackle shop that will serve our guests as well as fishermen launching their boats at the nearby ramp.

We will be using the unit immediately next to the bait and tackle shop as storage for canoes and kayaks that we will be bringing in to the resort almost immediately. This will add an extra opportunity for recreation and a unique fishing experience for those who would like to paddle their way around the lake and into the Bull Creek area.

Finally, we will be adding a small guest laundry area to where unit 8 is now. We will loose 2 lodging units, but will gain some amenities that we believe will improve the guest experience..............BUT WAIT........There's more!

Even though we will be losing 2 lodging units, we are please to let you know that Rainbow Haven is now part of a small family of resorts in Rockaway Beach. We have more cabins just one and two blocks away at Cross Timbers Cabins and The Fisherman's Hide-Out that will increase our cabin capacity by 7 more units with more to come later this summer. Cross Timbers is a little more "up-scale and suited to larger families or groups. The Fisherman's Hide-Out is basic cabins for those who just need a nice and clean space to eat, sleep, get cleaned up, watch some TV and then get back to outdoor fun.

Our other cabins include a three bedroom cabin that sleeps up to 10 with a full kitchen (including dish washer!), 2 bathrooms, laundry room and private fenced yard. We also have a romantic "get-away" cabin with a Jacuzzi tub for 2, as well as cabins that sleep between 4 and 6, some with full kitchens and some with kitchenettes. There's also one of the biggest swimming pools (maybe the biggest) in town.  You will not have a problem finding just the right place to get what you are looking for.



Rainbow Haven is NOT DEAD! In fact we are back and becoming better than ever with more to offer and more to do!

CALL NOW To secure your vacation days. Craig will be taking your calls and can get you set up in any cabin you would like. We look forward to a fun and busy Spring, Summer and Fall season this year and we hope to see you here!

On behalf of myself, Shelley and Craig.........

We'll See You At The Dock!