Watch out for your deposit! The owner requires a $200 "refundable" deposit and an additional $$50…read more"nonrefundable pet deposit." We arrived to find the fridge in the first cabin still contained oold food. Given that our options were limited by the area, we opted to overlook this and clean oout the fridge ourselves. The only problem was there are no outside trash cans, so anything you throw away stays inside the cabin with you. We had to find a creative way to dispose of the eggs that were inside a carton with an expiration date two months past. We did bring a dog along with her own dog bed. When we left the cabin, our dog got up on the daybed/couch/bed on the first floor. She also messed up the blinds during our absence. We fixed the blinds upon our return and left the cabin as clean as we found it. Two days later I received an email from the owner stating that she had to spend an extra 5 1/2 hours above and beyond her normal cleaning time and would be keeping all but $15 of our deposit. Let the renter beware.

Came last July and had a blast. Decided to come again this June and it's just as amazing as I…read moreremembered. Didn't ride horses with Jonathan this time but we sure fished and swam a lot! Still 5/5 stars! Definitely making this an annual summer thing.

This place is a great little getaway a few hours away from the St. Louis area for camp camping…read more There are tons of options with cabins with Jacuzzi, permanent cabins, and little houses as well to rent. When we arrived at check-in, it was super easy to get checked in and everyone was very kind. They have a store with some small items if you forgot anything. The owners live on site and they let me and my kids go visit their puppies and play in the puppies area/run house. They are very kind and spoke to us often throughout. They even offered to go to the store to pick AA batteries for us and a couple other things instead of us going to the store and purchasing it from them directly that was very kind and going above. The only reason for the four star is, I did call them to get additional towels for the cottage house we rented. Whoever answered the phone had hesitation in their voice, and seemed annoyed that I was asking for extra towels. They asked how many people were in our party because they saw a lot of people.kitchen told them yes we rented the cottage house +3 primitive cabins we had a large party, but we were not over using any space. He thought hesitation in his voice and I explained to him we only had two towels and he was more than welcome to come check if he doubted us he said oh that's strangely usually put four or five in the house I said well, they didn't then they offered to bring more as much as we all spent for the entire weekend. It was a little frustrating how we were treated in that specific scenario. They had paddle boats you could rent and we rented two. It was a decently priced 35 for four hours. They also have horseback riding and a couple other things that you can pay additional for. The cottage was fully stocked. The primitive cabins you do have to bring your own linens, which is clearly stated

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.

Fair Winds Cabin Resort was a great choice. It was easy to get to the location . The GPS was able…read moreto direct us with no problem. The Bridge before entering the road to the cabin is finished and cause no delays. The gravel road to the cabins is easy to drive through. Checking in was a breeze since we did not have to stop or wait for someone to let us in the cabin. Your key is a code provided to you for your convenience. We stayed in the Meadows cabin (closest to the creek), which was a perfect size for the family and (pet friendly-$25 fee). (1 king size bed, 2 full size beds, 1st bathroom with Jacuzzi-hair dryer, 2nd bathroom with tub and shower head) The cabin was very clean, good mattresses, stocked with towels and extra linens. Kitchen was stocked with daily essential supplies such as cooking & baking pots, utensils, paper supplies, and the oven even works. The cabin also has board games, iron/board, and cleaning supplies. There a 42" inch t.v. with satellite dish service. The chimney works great and keeps you warm and makes the cabin feel homie. There is a fire pit area plus seating right outside the cabin, grill (charcoal, fire wood available to purchase for $5 each). The front porch is long and has eating table and plenty of seating. About a 5-7 minute walk from the Meadows cabin there is a creek that is absolutely fabulous. The water level is perfect for kids including for toddlers. There is plenty for kids to explore and enjoy the nature experience. Recommend to bring some folding chairs and beach towel especially if you have little ones. If you like astronomy it is gorgeous at night looking up at the stars.The owners have a heard of cows that are very friendly located when you enter the road to the cabins. My 9 year old absolutely loved them. For your convenience and maximize your experience there is NO internet in the cabin, but if you need to connect you can walk near the Lodge cabin/garage area and hopefully you can get some juice. When you start driving into Steelville town you will start getting reception in some areas. Definitely complete connection in Cuba town. There is a Dollar General store (9am-10pm hours) in Steelville town (15 min drive from the cabin) for your convenience and stocked with a lot of merchandise including some shelf groceries. There was a small convenient store in Cherryville main road, however I was not able to go in there since they close at 5 pm. Exploring Meramec Springs Park is a must see. GPS driving time was approximately 30 mins. Take a camera the scenery is gorgeous! If you love fishing this is the place for you. Lots of trout, but recommend to go at early hours to increase your chances of a good catch. The entrance fee was $5 per car. The fishing license was $ 20 for one day. Park personnel do go around checking for your license, therefore it is recommended to attach the fishing license on you where it can be seen visibly (ask for a safety pin when you purchase the license). The Meramec Springs Park Museum is also a good place to stop. It is very educational and kids can enjoy their exhibits (wear a mask). Restrooms in the museum have 3-4 stalls and very clean. Fair Winds Cabin Resort was an awesome experience. Would definitely go back. My 9 year old loved everything about it. The owners are very easy going and friendly.

From the owner: The perfect place to escape the busyness of life!read more

This stay was the result of several hours' searching for lodging in the van buren area. my wife…read moreand i are 50 somethings, and rode our gold wing up there. we both have adrenaline filled lives in EMS and wanted a simple relaxing stay, sleep well, float on the river and RELAX. suffice it to say this was NOT the place for much of that. we stayed on a Sunday-Monday counting on most of the rowdies and drunks to be gone, and for the most part they were. Our room ended up being what they call a "studio apartment". basically, a couch, a bed and a cheesy electric cook stove. I suppose if you're an 18 YO with a weekend of sex, alcohol and crazy party in store it would have been perfect. not so much so for us. i specifically said to the lady i called to set up the cabin (and i thought i was getting a cabin...not a duplex)...that i NEEDED level parking NOT on a gravel road. our gold wing is big, heavy, and will NOT be driven on gravel mountain passes or driveways. what we got was a cabin duplex (shared with others) on a hillside...up a gravel road, on a hill. NO level solid parking at all. secondly. room stunk of mildew and mold. bed was atrocious. neither one of us slept a wink in the two night (mandatory 2 day stay) that we were there. shower was gross. my wife didn't even use it. NO WiFi. NO television. i guess you get all your stuff done at the cafe downtown before you come back into the room. once you're there, you're watching each other. there is direct tv...but it is 30 channels of INFO MERCIALS. i guess next time we will be better informed. the sad thing...it is like Lowes. they want you to understand everything from the web site and make decisions based on that. it don't work very well like that either. the phone call didn't even net the results we needed. it was not the worst time...we had a good float...but won't be staying here again. better served for groups of teenagers.

Absolutely the best place to stay in Van Buren hands down. Melissa is AWESOME! She is definitely…read morethe person you want to check you in she is the sweetest person on Earth. Apart from Melissa, Jordan and Andy are the ones you need around camp to take care of you. A wonderful campsite with a clean office and a great energetic staff. You won't regret booking your stay here. Also recommend floating down the river and hitting The Gravel Bar & Grill after, Debby's awesome!

This place is great, all employees are very nice, helpful and accommodating. I will camp here again.read more

Currently staying here for the second year in a row, family used to go floating at Riversedge but…read moredecided to switch to Bass last year. Great experience, not too far from Saint Louis and decent amenities. Only downside is there is no service practically at all back at the cabins, but the river, pool and other things make up for it. Great place!

Nice little campground in Eminence! My family got a campsite for their camper, and I stayed in a…read morecabin with my family. Campsites for the campers are kind of close together, but the tent lots had tons of room! The entire campground is shaded nicely with beautiful trees. It is clean and well maintained as well. The cabins are decent- clean, and stocked with everything you need. Nothing fancy, but the linens were all clean and the water was hot so no complaints here in that aspect. I didn't deal with the front office as my mother in law booked our stay and did all of that. My only complaint would be the other campers/cabin renters. Our cabin was a duplex and our neighbors were not considerate of how much noise they made. Cabins and camper spots are dog friendly, however it's basic knowledge that your dog must be leashed. Our neighbors did not leash their small poodle, and it rushed my two dogs, one of which was blind, several times. We informed them that because one of our dogs is blind, even though he is a nice dog, he could snap at something coming up on him suddenly. This did not deter them from allowing their dog to continue unleashed. I should have said something to the front office but didn't want to cause any trouble. All in all, a good stay, and not the campgrounds fault about obnoxious neighbors.

Nice all round, every cottage is different. We are entirely grateful for the services provided and…read morewill return in time! I'm looking forward to hanging out on the Front Porch.

Looking for a getaway? You have to go to Jones Quarry and stay in one of their 2 tiny houses. The…read moresetting on the Quarry will make you want to come back. Crystal clear water will invite you to float your cares away. Paradise was an HGTV tiny house built right there on the Quarry and the Oasis is even more inviting- if that was even possible! They just made the top 10 list in MO! The owners are incredible! I promise once you go you will want to go back. But book early for next summer because they sell out fast.

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.

We loved our stay at Westerfield Cottage! What a perfect escape from the busy city to find a…read morepet-friendly cottage in the quiet Illinois countryside. Booking was a breeze and the response from the owners was prompt. This quaint log cabin was rustic with a beautiful view, but also held all the amenities we would need inside--terry cloth robes, coffemaker, toiletries and an abundant DVD collection to choose from! Highly recommend trying out this cottage. We will certainly be back!

From the owner: Westerfield Cottage Log Cabin Rental: Country living at its finest. Mini-hotel experience inside of…read morerustic yet updated log cabin. Top quality amenities, and concierge. Stay for a day; stay for a week; stay for a month