As far as Motel go this was a very clean and friendly place, the room we had was a suite with a…read morefull kitchen and jacuzzi in it. Super clean and really nice place, I mean its still out there in the motel looking on the outside so at first wasn't expecting too much and was pleasantly surprised, the offer breakfast in the mornings as well which was pretty standard for a lot of motels. You know the usual sausage gravy and biscuits, eggs, toast fruit yogurt, and such. I well warn you the bed was not up to my standard of comfort though, it was a stiff one and wasn't the most comfortable for us, I guess its just not what were use too, it was ok as far as age and such it seem fairly new maybe a year old I guess, just a bit to hard for me. If your an outdoor person this is close to a lot of trails and other outdoor places to see, we loved the trails near by and had a nice time there. We were there during the :off season" so that probably had a lot to do with what it was nice to be there because there was hardly any traffic or people on the trails. I have never been to this part of Missouri before so It was a new experience for use. I will go back and probably stay at this location again and add my air mattress to the bed.

The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the breakfast delicious. I would definitely stay here…read moreagain.

Dan and Brenda have built a special place! First, the Inn. Beautiful and thoughtful decor and…read morecarpentry. Comfortable beds and all of the amenities of a five star stay. Next, the Back Porch. Brenda and Dan have created a wonderful gathering place for the Arcadia Valley community with live music, cold drinks and exceptional food. Dan's burgers are the best in the county. Check it out please!

If you don't want to read the whole review I'll summarize by saying don't book here, it's a rundown…read moreproperty with poor food and no good river access. The bumpy, crumbling, neglected driveway into the property was the first clue. Our cabin was so musty it gave us head aches and runny noses. There was a dehumidifier running (which we emptied three times a day as no one from the property ever came to check on it) and four box fans running when we entered the unit. It had a European style ventless A/C which could not keep up with the heat and left one bedroom unusable at night for sleeping. The furniture looked as if it was from the 60's and the front porch furniture even older. The cabin was sort of clean, the bathroom faucets still had toothpaste spots from previous guests. The porch was just plain dirty with holes in the screens. On a positive note, the beds and linens were more than acceptable and the staff who worked there could not have been nicer. Food is included in your room rent and it was awful. First night dinner..some shredded slaw with a limey dressing of some sort and a plate of oily noodles topped with cube steak cooked with chunks of green peppers and onions..the cook's take on Philly Cheesesteak noodles ??? A small piece of bought carrot cake. No bread, no butter, never a choice, food is served plated. There was a coffee pot in the room which we used the first morning (as well as some complimentary Folgers) only to find not one single mug to drink it. And there were no glasses either which we had not noticed as we had bottled water. We found that when we went to pour some wine! Lunch was a "bag lunch" which would have been fine. In other places we've stayed bag lunch to the river is great, sandwich, chips, piece of fruit and a cookie and that's what we expected. Instead this is what we got, this "sandwich", no mayo, no mustard, and off brand bag of chips, no fruit, no cookie, not even a napkin. The second day was a repeat of the first but this time the sandwich was a blob of cold pulled pork on a bun and the chips, nothing else. It was like the pork you buy at Sam's Club but you would serve it heated! The charge for this wonderful food was $55 per day!! And the beautiful Black River could not be seen from the property. You had to walk down the long hill, cross the two lane gravel road, make your way through the brush to find a treacherous set of steps to reach the river. In short we left early. It is impossible to understand the 5 star reviews unless written by someone with interest in the property, especially the one written by "Sabrina". If you are looking for a place to stay go to the Black River Lodge, the property is cared for, lots of activities, three family style meals a day, and a well maintained set of steps that take you right to the river. Interestingly, these properties are owned by the same people, but Wilderness Lodge has certainly been neglected.

Great food and amenities! The black river is crystal clear and always cool and refreshingread more

this was the best bed and breakfast we have ever stayed at the staff are absolutely amazing the…read morefood is out of this world the rooms are unquie and awesome and the grounds are gorgeous the owner Matt and his kids are so down to earth and go above and beyond to make your stay amazing thank you all so much can't wait to come back

***Stay away from this place and save your money*** It was…read morethe worst hotel we have ever been We paid 133 $ for one night while we were visiting elephant rocks state park, and we had a horrible experience After we checked in, we found out the toilet lacks door and AC was so noisy , some lights and TV were not working. I went down and spoke with the staff. I was told all rooms are fully booked as they had a wedding and asked me to call the 3rd part I booked through I booked this via capital one travel portal and spoke with them, and decided to stay because it was late We were surprised that someone knocks on our room door at 10:30 pm so aggressively, and the person defines himself as owner of the hotel , he spoke in inappropriate loud way without any respect to other residents who were sleeping at such late time including my wife who waked up so afraid He came, and instead of apologizing to us for all this inconvenience, he is an argumative person and so proud that all his rooms lack doors between room and toilet. he said that the noise of AC is normal !! He questioned why you requested a refund !! I explained that I told Capital One that I was going to stay as it was late, he kept arguing after this. I never met in my entire life, such an uncultured rude hotel owner. He wants to force people to accept his missy hotel instead of fixing the problems and ensuring customer satisfaction I have attached photos and a video to show the noise of the AC It is his responsibility as a hotel owner to ensure that the room is working well and fix all these before customer checks in. I don't recommend this place to anyone. It is a so old hotel that lacks maintenance Unless it was late and my wife was tired, I would leave to another place.

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 the best place I've stayed at in the area. Very clean , nice and quiet which I loved. WiFi…read morewas blazing fast which I really loved. Price is reasonable... they have indoor pool if your into swimming , golf course nearby ... if you need a place to stay or to put a visiting family member up I would recommend this place. I've stayed at most of the hotels and motels in this area. This is the best by far. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

This small hotel offers big hotel amenities such as a good size indoor pool and hot tub (open), an…read moreoutside patio, full hot breakfast. Just outside of town so nice and quiet. Outside grounds were very well kept. Check in was a breeze and staff was friendly and helpful. Overall hotel and room were very clean.They are still serving a hot breakfast & coffee via walk up window (with plexiglass and masked server) and still offer cold items to go or eat there of cereal, breakfast bars and fruit, juices, milk, fruit cups, etc. Tables in the breakfast room were spaced out according to Covid rules. Room & bathroom were clean, spacious and updated and our room at the back of the building offered a great view of the gold course from the 3rd floor. Bed was very comfortable & sheets were soft. No complaints but have some improvement recommendations; TV is pitifully small; the lighting in the bathroom isn't conducive to putting on make up; (much too dim); the light inside the door is a CFL and isn't bright enough to see what's in your luggage on the luggage rack. Room could use more USB outlets (there is a "hidden" one in the clock.) A cleaning staff member was not wearing a mask but when brought up to the mgr, was corrected immediately.

I've been coming here for over 20 years and look forward to coming back each year. This is a great…read moreweek or weekend getaway for friends and family of all ages with tons to do. You'll stay in cabin style lodging with full bathrooms. Outlets and WiFi are available but you really don't come here to stay in your room. You get home cooked meals that are really good and campfires on Saturday night. Other activities include tennis, shuffleboard, arcade room, mini-golf, fishing, floating, archery, and nice scenic areas for walking. This is a family owned business that started in 1949 and the owners are extremely friendly! They are very accepting of all ages and groups. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a new vacation spot.

This place was a pleasant surprise for us! We felt as if we had stepped into a time warp and…read moreemerged in the 1930's. The fixtures in the rest restrooms definitely dated. The rooms are clean and comfortable! The meals were excellent and the service was great! There was live music from The Ozark Mountain Daredevils! They were just as good as they were when we first saw them back in the seventies! I can say this was our first visit and definitely not our last!

A truly great meal and a great venue for music. Probably the best in the Midwest. No, it's…read moredefinitely the best concert venue in the Midwest. The food is top notch as is the service and atmosphere. As far as the rooms go, check other posts, I have never stayed overnight.

Great fish on Friday's another favorite is the smothered chicken breast. Great spot for burger and…read morefries with the family can't go wrong .

I stop here for lunch fairly often and have always been met with friendly and smiling staff, great…read morefood and decent prices. The burgers, soup and sandwiches are all great.