Mansfield Woods Vacation Cabins is owned by Barbara S. Herring and is extremely poorly run. Both…read morethe property and the cabins are in extremely poor state. Perhaps some time ago they were in better shape, but they clearly have been neglected for a long time. The description on the website states that the cabins were recently renovated, but it is clearly incorrect, as they are in serious need of maintenance. The photos do not match the accommodations at all. The cabins reek of mold and mildew. The carpeting is dirty and old, and for some reason there is carpet in the bathrooms (more mildew). The air conditioners were practically clogged with dust, and there was dust on the walls and on the ceilings. The A/C barely put out enough air and took a long time to cool the cabins. The cabins felt very rickety and unsafe, especially the decks. Locks on doors were flimsy. There was a hole in the wall of one of the cabins we rented. Showers did not work right and the bathtubs did not drain well. The beds were small and uncomfortable. While there were screens on the windows, there were such large gaps in the frames that bugs could easily get in; as a result, the cabins were full of them (ranging from moths to spiders to mosquitoes and flies). There are multiple unfinished or ruined buildings on the property. The pond closest to the cabins is almost dry and is more like a swamp that breeds mosquitoes. The other pond is a bit bigger, but very overgrown and dirty. To add insult to injury, Kyle, the man assigned to take care of the cabins during our stay appeared to be under the influence of drugs for the majority of the time and behaved unprofessionally towards me and my friends, at one point walking out on the deck of his cabin with no clothes on while we were having dinner. Mansfield Woods Vacation Cabins is among the worst establishments I've ever stayed at. I would never again stay there, and advise others to stay away as well. I lodged multiple complaints against Mansfield Woods with the state agencies.

We enjoyed our stay because of our little deck, great weather, and the proximity to our…read moredestination: Laura Ingals Wilder homes and museum. Barb was helpful with dining tips. Next time, I will eat veggie luncheon at the seed farm! Caroline's was cute, but biscuits and gravy were poor--should try donuts and cinnamon rolls next time. The B&B, Weaver's on the town square, had a delightful tea (2-4 p.m.) and iced coffee for our afternoon respite. Our cabin was quiet, rustic and provide necessary items: microwave, coffee maker, fridge for enjoying a leisurely morning start. Hope to go back sometime. The drive on Hwy. 5 from Lebanon south is just delightful!

A fun place to stop. Friendly staff, John and Brian make sure everything is perfect. Cleanest…read moreshowers and restrooms I've seen in the last three years. Saturday's include barbecue and open mike entertainment which was locals really enjoying life and their music. Will definitely stop again. A mix of pull through sites and back in sites. Level, gravel with thought out connection locations.

John and his wife were EXCELLENT hosts. Do yourself a favor and make this RV park a must stop. Very…read moreclose to Mark Twain National Forest and has very easy access to Hwy 60. RV spots have fire rings and benches. I am already planning our next trip and making it a point to stay longer at this park. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!

Looking for a beautiful, peaceful get away? This is the place. Perched on top of a steep hill…read moreoverlooking a river, trees, and valley, this is the perfect place to be engulfed in nature. Visiting in fall was a stellar idea but I would imagine it's just as pretty any other season. This log cabin is so beautiful! The smell, the decorating details,the porch, everything is the perfect cabin experience. There is a fridge, stove, microwave- everything you need for an extended stay. There is kayaking and tubing available down the hill and the cabin is hunter friendly. I stayed just for a night but my favorite was sitting on the upstairs deck under the stars, wrapped in a blanket.

My husband surprised me with a stay here as part of my Christmas gift. I was really impressed and…read morehope that we get to go back again soon. First, we stayed on December 26th. Even though it was the day after Christmas and they had no other guests, the owners, Mark and Dixie, were still nice enough to open up their B&B to us. The drive to get there from North Springfield was beautiful - very pastoral. This area, just outside of Rogersville, is called Compton Hollow. I was a little surprised when we pulled up to see that the B&B itself is in a building with metal siding and roof. However, the inside is as warm and cozy as you would ever want, with hardwood floors, beautiful wood trim, a nice little table for eating or playing games, and a large comfy couch for visiting, watching TV and movies (they have a vast library) or listening to music. Mark gave us a tour, and the rooms are all well decorated and appointed. Each has a country feel, but they all very slightly on different themes. We stayed in the Panther Valley Room, which seemed to be the most romantic. It had a huge and very comfy king bed, a two person air tub, as well as a full bath with a shower. There was bubble bath and many other personal care items provided, plus a bowl of chocolates. The building is built on a hillside, so you enter on the upper floor. Downstairs, there is a huge, beautiful kitchen where Mark makes huge, beautiful breakfasts (and sometimes dinners too). There's also a large dining table and space for groups to gather, as they often host quilting and scrapbooking retreats. We had very limited cell service on our Verizon phones (which was a good thing for helping us to unplug), but the free wi-fi service seemed very solid for the hour or so that we used it during our stay. The weather was cold and rainy, so we did not get out and enjoy the 40 acre property during our visit, but we did see that there is a nice big wooden deck at the back of the building that looks into the woods and is used for weddings. Mark said that they are working on creating trails through the property for visitors to enjoy. Mark and Dixie are the nicest folks you'll ever meet. We chatted with them at breakfast, and it was like talking with old friends. I loved everything about this special place.

Relaxing, comfortable, and welcoming are just a few words to describe this hidden retreat in the…read morecountryside. From the moment we arrived we were impressed with the facilities and ambience at this B&B. We came in after dark and had no trouble finding it with the help of Google maps. We were greeted by Mark and his wife Dixie who were lovely, welcoming and very helpful! My wife and I enjoyed a complimentary spritzer as we soaked in the hot tub and later enjoyed a movie while laying in the comfortable bed. I woke up to the smell of coffee brewing, (my favorite way to wake up), and our breakfast was simply delicious! I give this place five stars for an overall relaxing and enjoyable experience!!!

We took my in-laws for a trip to sightsee in Eminence recently and stayed at Sleepy Bear Cabins for…read moreour visit. The location is perfect - right between Echo Bluff and Eminence-really easy to find! Doc and Susan, the owners, are beyond friendly and did everything they could to make our stay perfect. The cabins are clean, freshly remolded and really nice and prices are very reasonable. The beds are so comfortable, along with everything else in the house! The view from the back porch was beautiful and peaceful. They had everything we needed for our weekend stay - we wished we could have stayed longer! Already have our next stay booked and we cannot wait for it!

From the owner: Superior quality fully furnished cabin rentals within easy drive of Current River, Jacks Fork and…read moreEcho Bluff State Park in Eminence, MO.

We rented two of the three Wolf Cabins for a weekend trip in January. We had the two larger cabins…read more(Wolf Pack Place and the Wolf Den). Both are warm and cozy, easily sleep 6-7 people (two bedrooms, plus pullout couches and plenty of extra space. Both have a fully-stocked kitchen (plenty of plates, cutlery and pots and pans). Wolf Pack Place includes a wood-burning stove and a hot tub (!!!). The rates are extremely reasonable for the amount of space and the beauty of the location. We went hiking in the woods, walked down to the lake (about .25 miles) down the hill, and relaxed in the cabins. Note: no TV, no wifi and cell phone coverage is non-existent. This is a GREAT spot to get away from it all. Approximately 2.5 hours southeast of Kansas City, so it's particularly great for an overnight or weekend trip.

We have rented these cabins two years in a row for Easter break. It is now officially a family…read moretradition! There are three cabins. Two are family size, and one is more of a couples retreat. All of them have a large fire pit area , hot tub, board games, and one of the larger ones had a wood stove to boot! They even supply wood!!!!! Grandkids love the board games , large area outback to play yard games and , of course, the hot tub! Easy set up to keep eye on the kids! It's very close to lake Pomme de Terre, where you can go fishing, boating, jet skis. I can not imagine doing Easter any other way! We've talked about taking a few weekend trips out here because we love it so much. We live three hours away and the drive out is beautiful in spring! The owners, Scott and Gina Wolf , super nice and easy to work with. I accidentally booked the wrong one and and he offered to swing by and open up the other one , no problem. We ended up staying in this one since it had the wood stove! What a hidden gem this place is!!

Nice folks, beautiful setting, and an interesting and unique fishery. What's not to love!read more

Our favorite place to stay when visiting family near Steeleville! Friendly owners, clean and comfy…read more(we usually grab a room in the small Inn but the guest houses look awesome)! I saw they have a conference center I bet this would be the perfect place for company gatherings as well as families!

A quiet and peaceful girls' getaway. We enjoyed gathering at Turkey Ridge Cabin and, since the…read moreweather didn't cooperate for a campfire, we spent the weekend playing games that were provided in the cabinets! We also shared a lot of memories. How fun it was to gather around the table and laugh, sing and share another great memory. We will be back!

We decided to go off the grid this Thanksgiving at Rock Eddy Bluff Farm. We had a great time!…read moreAlthough the cabin did not have electricity or running water, we had absolutely everything we needed at Aunt Phoebe's Perch. We spent Thanksgiving Day exploring the woods with our dogs, then we cooked a simple Thanksgiving dinner over the fire and spent the evening marveling at the full Beaver Moon rising over the bluff and listening closely to the sounds of the forest. It was perfect. We left feeling much more connected to nature and to each other. We loved it so much, we booked another cabin at Rocky Eddy Bluff farm for a few days after Christmas. 1/7/2019 UPDATE We recently returned to Rock Eddy Bluff Farm after the holidays. We just can't get enough! It's such a joy to watch our dogs run free off leash through the woods here. We can all be free at Rock Eddy! This time, we stayed down the hill at Line Camp. This cabin is tucked away in the woods but still has a nice view of the river in the winter. Line Camp is a bit smaller than Aunt Phoebe's, but it is more than enough room for two adults and two dogs. We had everything we needed, and this cabin also has a wood stove, which was fun during our late-December visit. Tom and Kathy have been incredibly thoughtful in every aspect of this business. Even the woodpile at Line Camp seems positioned thoughtfully to maximize the view of glorious night sky. If you go to Line Camp, don't forget to visit that spot at night and look up! The woods are magical, especially at dusk and dawn. The views from the rocky bluff top over the Gasconade are stunning. Thank you, Tom and Kathy, for inviting others to share in your appreciation of this place. As the cabin journals and privy books reveal, this place means so much to people. I always enjoy reading through those entries. This time, we also discovered Tom's book, A HIGH, SUNNY PLACE. We loved reading the first few chapters during our visit and hope to finish it before we return again. We'll definitely be back!

This was a return visit for my family and friends, and it was a super fun experience. We all rent…read morenearby condos, and this place offers several great amenities. In addition to the outdoor area, there's an indoor pool with a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. They also have indoor pickleball and tennis courts, as well as an outdoor playground and a basketball court. The biggest letdown was the gym and weight area. It has no usable free weights--just a few treadmills and a pull-up bar--which is an area that could definitely use improvement. That said, with the variety of facilities on the property and the affordable, nearby condos, this was still a really cool spot overall. I will be returning!

Romantic Get Away, Girls Weekend, Family Fun...the Knolls fits the bill for any and all weekend…read moreadventures. This complex is easy to access via water or land. The Knolls is situated on a hillside giving the individual condo units beautiful lake views. There is even main channel lake views from the tennis and basketball courts. Individual Condo Units can be rented through the property owners directly, VBRO, Home Away, or through the Knolls main office. I highly recommend contacting property owners (like Alison N.) directly or using Home Away or VBRO. I have stayed at the Knolls many times and each time I enjoy myself more and more. Message me for exact unit information if needed. So many new and fun things are happening at the Lake! Come make memories that will last a lifetime here at the Knolls.

Best place around! Staff is so helpful and keep the place super clean. Best river to float, clear…read moreand clean!

Great place for a large group float! We stayed at the Riverview cabin with a group of 19. The…read morecabin is beautiful with gorgeous wood everywhere, AC, fans, giant porch, and great tall ceilings. It has 4 bedrooms with queen beds, a loft with 2 queen beds, multiple pull outs or room for air mattresses. It's a wonderful place for a group of friends or family to stay and spend some time together. They pick you up from the cabin for the float and drop you back off at the cabin, making it very easy!!! Easy check in/check out at main lodge.