It was a great place to escape to from the city. We drove 3 hrs to meet up with friends from Texas…read moreand well it was amazing. The privacy,peaceful atmosphere, the kind owner Susie. So many activities. If you want something down to earth this is the place you go. Susie Described Blue Jay Farms as a glamping experience. I think she nailed it.

We cannot say enough good things about our relaxing 4 day stay at Blue Jay Farm. The cabins are…read moreold, rustic, and CHARMING. The pace is slow. The fishing is good, but most of the fish are small. The water toys are abundant. Where else can you go and get a selfie with a donkey and several goats? If you are looking for luxury or lots of screen time, skip it. If you are looking to get back to the basics, with a few modern conveniences (air conditioning, indoor plumbing, kitchen appliances, WIFI) then you just may find this place to be best. We feel like Susie and Bob are old friends after a few short days. They were not nosey or invasive, but they were there to provide us with fresh eggs, advice on local restaurants, and tours of the property. The sounds of toads, running water from the spring, and birds are the soundtrack of this little slice of Americana.

When you lose on The Price is Right game show, you hear the musical notes...Dun dun da dun. Well,…read morethose notes can now be associated with the Stone Cottage Inn. It burned down in a catastrophic fire back in July of 2021. I heard earlier that they were going to rebuild, but I haven't heard an update. I hope they do. The owners are nice folks.

Fantastic place! Wonderfully charming and comfortable. Breakfast was divine! Fresh and…read morehome-made. Love this B & B's complete privacy it offers. My husband and I truly relaxed here.

This is our first time staying here. This beautiful B&B has a lot of charm! Very comfortable and…read moreclean; it feels like home. Excellent hosts and an outstanding home-style breakfast!

Stayed 5 nights attending a wedding and visiting friend/family. My wife found this B&B online and…read morewe could not have been more pleased. Wanda and Sandy were wonderful and the breakfasts she cooked were huge and delicious...from fresh fruit to farm fresh eggs, a pile of bacon, cinnamon rolls, muffins, toast...it was incredible. Highly recommend this B&B if you're ever in the St James area. And to top it off, my wife got to see her very first cardinal. We were sitting outside on their sun porch the first morning when Sandy's sister made us a wonder breakfast and my wife got to see about 5 cardinals coming to their bird feeder...It was just an all around pleasant stay.

I'm not sure how I found d this Beautiful bed & breakfast. We…read moreWere looking for a night away that was not too far from home. The space is Beautiful, room was immaculate and cozy. Breakfast was Delicious, served on our deck outside our room. We got to play in the lake, use their paddle boards, chase lounges and hot tub. The couple who own and run it are very welcoming and friendly. We Highly recommend it! We will be back!!!

Can't say enough great things about The Garden House. Todd and Shannon are the perfect hosts. The…read morewere quick to respond to any question and provided great ideas about things to do in the area. The Garden House itself is a wonderful and relaxing destination. Todd's breakfasts are out of this world. We booked again for next year before we left, it was that great.

My wife and I just spent three nights at Bass & Baskets…read more In a nutshell - Beautiful location, excellent accommodations, and friendly service at a great price. This is a true Bed & Breakfast, the definition of what one expects when booking this type of vacation. On arrival, we were greeted by the Proprietress, Deb Franko. She showed us where to park and the best way to get down the driveway which is steep, but don't worry - your car will make it - unless you're driving a Corvette or similar sports car - you might have to park at the top. We were shown our quarters, given a brief tour of the premises and all that is offered, then left blissfully to our own devices for the evening. The guest quarters are on the two upper floors, and each has their own common area with comfortable seating where one could melt away a few hours napping or reading a book. Upon entry to the room, the first thing I look for is cleanliness. I am not exaggerating when I say you could literally eat off every surface in the room. I did a thorough inspection with powerful UV lights on everything from the toilet to the bed linens to the seat cushions and found zero evidence of any kind of stains. Not even any residual cleaning liquids, I mean this place is CLEAN from stem to stern. I have NEVER found a cleaner room. Our room had it's own private balcony, and from that top floor the view is really pretty special. The bed is very comfortable, the sheets are extremely high thread count, the pillows are either goose down or the equivalent, and if you must watch TV there is a Roku smart TV over the fireplace. There are cable TV options as well. Water pressure was not the strongest, but it gets nice and hot. I'm guessing you won't get "city" water pressure anywhere out here, simply a fact that is dictated by the location. Available to guests 24 hours a day, there is a large common area on the bottom floor with a well appointed kitchen. A coffee and tea bar are located adjacent to the kitchen, as well as a day head. Deb's freshly baked cookies will be found on the coffee bar, and possibly some other treats. Twining's Teas are featured on the bar, and my wife said the coffee is good (sorry I didn't get the name of the coffee). Various powdered creamers and hot chocolate also there, and in the fridge will be found complimentary soft drinks. Step out the patio door from the bottom floor, and you will find a spacious porch with various kinds of chairs from which you may ponder the universe whilst you survey what feels like your own watery kingdom. Descend the steps to the private floating dock with chaise lounges and a wire frame table with bistro chairs, perfect for having wine and charcuterie while taking in the view. This dock is honestly where I spent most of my idle time - sunset on the lake is a grand sight, as you will see below. I availed myself of the lake's waters on numerous occasions. It quickly became impossible to resist jumping in for a swim, so I did that quite a bit. While sitting there in the morning, large fish are jumping all around. Water is about 20 feet deep at the end of the dock. So you've heard about the bed, now let's talk about breakfast. As you will see in my pictures, which don't really do justice to the food, we were well fed each morning. Our first morning was actually a Sunday, and Deb made French Toast stuffed with cream cheese, covered in fresh fruit. Alongside this were link sausages and a soft-baked egg cup with ham as the "shell". Fresh orange juice, cranberry juice, coffee, tea and water were also served. It was the perfect amount of food, nobody left the table hungry. Second morning was Monday and we were presented soft scrambled eggs over English muffins with hollandaise sauce and ham-wrapped asparagus spears. The side dish to this was fresh fruit drizzled with yogurt and topped with granola. Orange and cranberry juices, along with coffee, tea and water were the standard array of beverages. Again, a perfect sized meal to break the fast. Our third and final breakfast (sorry, no pictures) was a perfectly made quiche (or maybe egg frittata) with cheese, ham, broccoli and who knows what else in there, but it was absolutely delicious. Fresh fruit is ubiquitous here, as are the requisite morning libations. Each night's sleep was quiet and peaceful. While I didn't see a thermostat in the room, it was not an issue as we found the temperature to be perfect for us. We were coming to this area to pick up a new puppy from our friends in Lebanon, about an hour south of the lake. Until this past weekend, I never would have thought of this as a vacation destination. Now it is on the short list of favorite getaways! This time of year was perfect for us because the lake was not busy and it was absolutely serene. We spent some time time touring the grounds of other "resort" properties near the lake - Don't waste your time. Get a room at Bass & Baskets.

Fabulous!!!! Deb took great care of us. The room we were in (Bass) was beautiful with a little…read morebalcony overlooking the water. The common areas are very big yet cozy. Beautiful big porch to sit on overlooking the water. Breakfast was amazing!!

The owners are amazing!!! Great people, great stay! Beautiful property! Will be back!read more

Big Country bed and breakfast is such a great place to stay! We enjoyed how large the Lodge bedroom…read moreand bathroom were. The land it's on has plenty of wildlife - especially deer - which can be enjoyed from the porch in the back or front. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, we especially enjoyed the chocolate chip orange pancakes and the savory waffles. Angie, Diane, and Tim were such wonderful hosts and we really enjoyed chatting with them in the mornings.

I would give this place a ten star rating if I could, but Yelp only goes to five. It is a home…read morebuilt in 1833 and remodeled to capture that early American feel. The beds are comfortable and the place is kept immaculate. You really get a feel for how it much have been in the 1800s in this home. It has a rich history including the Civil War that Mary will tell you stories about. Furthermore, it's remote, so you won't hear road noise and in the wintertime you can see the Osage River. It's just a wonderful place. Mary is just a wonderful person and she made our wedding just fabulous even when the caterer fell flat on their face. She set everything up when Hy Vee was supposed too. We had a small wedding and stayed at the B&B for 4 days in which Mary just make you feel at home the whole time. There is plenty of parking for a large wedding and it's perfect for that quaint wedding that we had too. I just can't say enough about The Colonel Bolton Home. I'll end by saying that you can use this place as a B&B, Corporate Event, Wedding, or any other larger event as she has a large facility out back. I will guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

This place has a cute coffee shop with good coffee and inexpensive pastries. Great place to stop…read morefor a treat and coffee.

The room was beautiful and the dark chocolate cake was out of this world…read more Connie is a very gracious hostess. The Inn felt warm and inviting unlike a cold sterile hotel chain.