$143, is way too much charge for a room that neither has available ice or a functional television…read more When I called about the tv, the owner said she was sorry and that there was nothing she could or would do. I like the updates, but the asking price for what you actually get abysmal. And I'm sorry there aren't more reputable accommodations available. They really are taking advantage of people.

This cute little motel has recently been completely remodeled. The beds were very comfortable, and…read morethe rooms were clean. Space is a little tight, but that's just the size that was built to work with. Large refrigerator/freezers and microwave were nice.

Mark was very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and more modern than expected for the…read moreprice. The marina was a short drive away.

If you've been scouting for the perfect place to film the next big 70's styled slasher flick - this…read moreis the place. I started worrying when I realized this "Resort" was not in downtown Piedmont (downtown!?!), but it was really located about 10 miles outside of town - you know - way out where your trusty GPS doesn't even recognize roads. Take HWY 34 to Piedmont MO. Turn north on HWY 49, go 1 mile to HWY AA and turn left, go 7 miles on HWY AA, and you can't miss it on your right hand side. I must explain the reason I found myself deep in Piedmont. When the Black River flooded Piedmont Missouri in April 2008, I found myself compelled to attempt to come to my fathers aide. See, he built his own house on the banks of the Black River, his house was completely flooded, and my husband and I foolishly thought we might actually be able to help clean up after the disaster. The evacuees of the "Black River Retreat" (sounds quaint right?) were given hotel vouchers for the Bluff View Resort. I figured that might be the only place in town with available hotel rooms, and I wanted to e close to my Dad. When I called to make the reservation, the lady I spoke with said that they didn't take credit cards, only cash or check. It was 40$/night, and since she was working at the restaurant the night I'd be checking in, she would just leave the key with my dad. Woah, I wasn't sure what to make of that. Long story short, there wasn't any cleaning agent that would eradicate the mess from my Dad's house, and there wasn't any way we were going to pull back the covers and sleep on the sheets of the Bluff View. We bought towels from Wal*Mart to cover the covers & slept terribly. I will say the place was chock full of ambiance, and the people were friendly. It just wasn't the type of ambiance I prefer.

What can I say. Fairfield is the low end of the Marriott brand and they are pretty much…read morepredictable. The Mc Donald's of hotels. Pleasant staff is limited in what they can do. Pool not much bigger than a bathtub. Place is clean. Rubber is gone on the wheels of the luggage carts. Had to change rooms TWICE to find one with a working TV. Beds are comfortable and room is fairly clean.

The front desk lady was very polite and professional. We had some frozen food for our medical needs…read moregranddaughter. She put it in the hotel freezer for the night. That helped us a lot. She was kind and helpful.

I had the pleasure of staying in spring valley resort for a beautiful three-day-weekend. This…read moreweekend it was just myself and my boyfriend but I can't wait to come back with a big group of my friends for a relaxing and fun girls trip! We arrived late on Thursday but the new owners were so nice and more than accommodating letting us into our cabin and showing us around. Our cabin was clean, spacious, and well stocked. We stayed in cabin #14, with two closed-door bedrooms (each bedroom with a queen and twin mattress) and a queen mattress in the front room. This unit could sleep 8 people. There was a huge porch out front which we loved. The kitchen was all set with coffee maker, toaster, microwave, pots/pans, and more than enough plates/cutlery/glassware. The bathroom had many towels and the beds were extremely comfortable. I got up each morning well rested and walked around the property which has a beautiful spring fed pond and a creek flowing throughout the property. Across the street from the resort, there is a lovely set of trails to hike/bike along Black River and Clearwater lake. It was our first time visiting this area and the new owners (very kind and generous people) gave so many lovely suggestions for food, activities, swimming, and the best hiking spots! We loved our stay, and we can't wait to come back to spring valley resort!

This campground has some nice aesthetics to it. The manager is a California transplant that has put…read moresome lipstick on the pig- so to speak. Unfortunately, the amenities were not as advertised despite being confirmed a week prior after a storm. Communication is rather difficult as there is no staff available and both phone call and in person conversations are very hurried. Despite greeting our party with a list of things not working and not greeting my mother when she checked into her trailer, owners were unpleasant. Staring at us when we used the pool and turning our guests away from the clubhouse we rented. It almost seemed like they wanted to make things as hard as possible for my great grandmother (85) and grandfather. I truly have never seen anyone be so callous. I think just saying, "I'm sorry this isn't working, it's out of our control" would have gone a long way. Instead we got, too bad, you can leave but no refunds. Overall, you won't be in the unit you paid for nor will you be near those you book with...just the worst customer service imaginable.

Brushy Creek Lodge has been our favorite Horse Camp for nearly 20years . Dianne and Johnny are…read morealways Excellent Hosts. Nice Gameroom for bad weather entertainment and Restaurant is always good food . Horse accommodations are better than the average camp and too many fun trails. Cabins are decorated really cute , showerhouse and bathrooms are kept clean. Miss the Hot tub though ! Felt so good after an 8hr ride !

Very nice place to stay. The cabins are super cute but note that the only way to cook is either by…read moremicrowave or the bbq outside. I believe there is normally a kitchen going but due to the pandemic it is currently down. Either way the grounds are wonderful to look at and enjoy. The managers are really sweet and willing to help you out when necessary. There are lots of things to do in the area. Kayaking, tubing, horseback riding and hiking are the way to go if you come down in this direction. Fishing is a little more difficult but if you look around you'll find a spot just right for you. Council Bluff worked great for us . Also check out the Elephant Rocks and visit the highest point in Missouri. Check out this neat little place; totally worth the drive .

It's been a long time since we've stayed at the Landing. Has been rebuilt a couple times and is a…read morevery nice setting. We had a King room that was roomy and comfortable with parking nearby. Great view of the Current River. Bed was comfortable and room location was pretty quiet, surprisingly. Only downsides were the A/C was noisy and the faux wood floors were being cleaned with some product that made them kinda sticky. We liked the Kuerig coffee maker in the room along with the nice size fridge. Check in experience was good too with friendly staff. We made reservations with a phone call and all went to expectation. Their restaurant onsite is The Blue Heron and it was good as well. Overall we had a good experience and will likely stay again.

Pros: modern, spacious rooms (incl. suites), mini-refrig, some with microwave, no bugs/spiders,…read morelink-up with float services, private river-front gravel bar, Jingles-the-Friendly-Siamese cat (loves kids), friendly staff, on-site good restaurant (evening only), comfortable mattresses, big balconies with Adirondack chairs, OK convenience store, AT&T reception very good, only partial river view from some rooms. For addicts, booze and pot close by. Cons: typical noisy blowy HVac wall units, no house phone in rooms, no luggage help, walk to Rose Cliff Lodge for ice, no cooking or fires allowed anywhere, max. 2-story walk ups depending on room (no elevators), pricey, noise from big rigs on Hwy 60 bridge (less noise in River Center), no house computer, no playground/River here a bit fast for younger kids to play in. The biggest problem with this otherwise quality property was (officially anyway) a "no cancellation/refund/credit" policy. They don't charge your card until you check in, so it is unclear how rigidly enforced this policy is (+ there's a $15 cancel fee per room/day). We got flooded out over July 2025 weekend (Park Service closes the river if it gets over 6 feet - follow this on NOAA website/river level Van Buren MO). We elected to stay regardless (kids are more flexible and inventive than adults!) The Landing is highly dependent on the weather and have a limited season, so they really can't insure your stay. Still, they should have an official credit option for a future stay credit. In Van Buren: "The" Mexican restaurant serves huge good portions. The steaks at the Landing's Blue Heron come out mooing - you may need to have them touched up. Best breakfast is at the Ranch House. No nightlife. In area: Big Spring is spectacular, floating is worth the price, but best in a canoe unless you like cold butt (there's an enormous cave upstream from Van Buren), little funky animal park is pricey but fun for kids. For floating, IMHO the best stretch of the Current is Aker's Ferry to Round Spring, and do it in drought after July 4 for clear water and to minimize deer flies and horse flies.

I use to come to this place when I was a little kid with My family and it hasn't changed a bit. I…read morehave so many good memories about this place. I am really glad to see it still up and running. It is a step back in time coming down here but that's what I love about it. It's just You and the people that are with You and fishing. And the people who run it are very nice good people. I live less than a hour away now and will come back every chance I get.

If you need to get away from the daily grind and enjoy some time in the wilderness, this is the…read moreplace to go. It's really off the beaten path and you won't have to worry too much about getting phone calls on your cell. Although this place is bit rustic, the required amenities are all available in the cabins available for rent. You'll get a kitchen, shower, A/C, and heat. They provide sheets, blankets and towels (you might want to bring your own towel if you like something big enough to wrap around you). The boat dock provides adequate shelter for your boat when you're not on the water catching the huge crappie.

Fabulous place nestled in the middle of nowhere. Our host Linda was very gracious. Very nice snacks…read moreand desserts. Lake was fabulous as was the outdoor hot tub at night. Nice trails to wander along. Next time I travel cross country I'll make it a point to stay longer :)

From the owner: The perfect location near St. Louis for your lakeside outdoor wedding, retreat or just to rent a…read morecabin. Why not try a Missouri romantic getaway or bring the whole family to the DragonFly~In. Nestled on the site of Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri's tallest peak, in the beautiful hills of the Arcadia Valley, in the Missouri Ozarks. The DragonFly~In is the perfect place to take that "close to home but far from ordinary" vacation and is just 90 miles from Saint Louis and 30 miles from Farmington, MO. Enjoy peace and tranquility at private gated resort with 178 gorgeous acres, 2 cabins, 1 lodge rental each with their own private bonfire sites. Dragonfly has 2 private lakes, hiking, fishing, swimming, paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks all on site for our guests. The outdoor wedding venue of choice in Southeast Missouri. Dragonfly-In features a premier scenic wedding venue with covered, all electric 30x50' pavilion lit parking, tables and chairs for 200 guests, all with gorgeous lake view on privately gated resort. Wedding packages tailored for your special event needs.

This is an older motel that has been nicely remodeled. Very clean, plenty of hot water, comfortable…read morebeds, and friendly owners. I will stay there again the next time I am in the area.

The experience we had here was absolutely perfect! Heather and staff tended to every detail before…read morewe had a chance to ask. Extremely clean and efficient accommodations. We had such a great stay, we decided to make early reservations for the April 2024 full solar eclipse ! Ellington is directly in the path of 100% visibility for the eclipse. The area is full of natural attractions. The little town is quiet and has a great small town vibe.