Ozark Plateau Cottage in Mo's Beautiful Mark Twain Nat. Forest
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Hummingbird Hideaway is nestled in a little-known valley just outside Lesterville, MO called Peola Valley. We purchased this property in 2008 from a world-class potter. We looked at the building he used to use as a pottery store and realized how openly it would be welcomed by travelers and vacationers alike to our region.
Open 365 days a year, our cottage is a welcomed gem of a retreat to the over-stimulated senses of those living in more populated areas. From a warm, peaceful winter morning beneath the covers to getting out early in the summertime to enjoy a float on the crystal-clear Black River; from a Spring jaunt through the woods beneath a canopy of dogwood blossoms to a fall afternoon spent languishing on the deck to the alternating calls of crows and cool autumn breezes, this is the place you will find the rest and rejuvenation for your weary soul. Johnson’s Shut-Ins and Elephant Rocks State Park are nearby, as well as Blue Spring and Mount Taum Sauk, the highest point in Missouri.
Keywords: cottage, cabin, house
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Limited Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Covered Parking
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Entertainment
- Video Library
- DVD Player
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Activities
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Spelunking
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Antiquing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
Other Activities
Reviews
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Guest comment entered by owner
- Guest The P Family
- Date of stay 10/16/10
- Review Submitted 12/14/10
Hummingbird Hideaway was great, so glad we found you by accident! We will definitely be back! Kids had a wonderful time in the creek. You are located close to all of the sites we wanted to see! We will be back! Cabin was very nice and clean! Loved it!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Michelle and Dave
- Date of stay 12/10/10
- Review Submitted 12/14/10
Andrew and Christy, your little cottage is absolutely wonderful! It was just what the doctor ordered for D and I. Your hospitality and attention to detail made our stay here perfect. You live in such a beautiful place, surrounded by nature and plenty of peace and quiet. D and I visited Johnson's Shut-Ins which was more beautiful than I remembered. We also braved the cold and snow and hiked the icy trail to Mina Sauk Falls our first time and it was amazing in the winter weather. Thank you so much for sharing your cabin with us. We can't wait to return in warmer weather and enjoy the river and the hummers. Also, thanks for the cookies!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Andrew and Christy
- Date of stay 09/20/10
- Review Submitted 09/20/10
See our many other testimonies from happy guests at http://www.blackrivervacation.com/p11.html We enter them just as recorded in the guest book!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Beth and Jonah
- Date of stay 08/31/10
- Review Submitted 09/20/10
Thank you very much for a fabulous stay. It was so clean adn cosy and quiet. It felt like our very own oasis in this incredible, magical land. Butterflies, hummingbirds, crawdads, and frogs...it was a 7 year old and 39 tyear old paradise! We will certainly recommend it to family and friends. We're already planning our next stay! Best wishes to all. Beth and Jonah, Bellingham, WA, August 31, 2008.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest The "Germans"
- Date of stay 09/04/10
- Review Submitted 09/20/10
We found the cottage to be clean with everything we could have wished for in and around it. We truly enjoyed our stay here, adn would definitely recommend it. The "Germans", September 4-6, 2010Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest M & B L
- Date of stay 09/10/10
- Review Submitted 09/20/10
Andrew and Christy, From the moment we have arrived 'til now this moment we are departing, we have been impressed. You have thought of everything. There have been so many wonderful little touches, like the soap in the restroom, the citronella candles outside, the spices available for use. Thank you so much for giving us such a great anniversary. The butterflies were amazing, and although it's mid-September, there were still plenty of hummingbirds to see. We will be back! We would definitely recommend to family and friends. What a phenomenal place you have here. Thanks again. God Bless, M & B L, September 10-12, 2010.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest F & M
- Date of stay 09/17/10
- Review Submitted 09/20/10
Dear Andrew and Christy, We want to thank you for a beautiful stay in your Hummingbird Hideaway! The hummingbirds certainly were a treat, but also, so was the warm family greeting you gave us on arrival and the peaceful setting of your home area. We appreciate the fully equipped kitchen with items that we wouldn't have expected! Everything felt so clean and new! We can't thank you enough for the emphasis you put on cleanliness throughout the cotage-a quality important to us. We've had a wonderful anniversary week from the fabulous weather (did you request that for us?!) to the well maintained parks in your area, the local eateries and your Hummingbird Hideaway front porch and deck! Peach and Blessing to You, F & M R, Kansas City, MO, September 13-18, 2010Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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cabin on peola creek
cabin on peola creek
- Guest Kath
- Date of stay 07/19/10
- Review Submitted 07/25/10
Cozy, comfortable cabin with everything you need right there. we loved the creek access and easy drive to black river and johnsons shut ins. really enjoyed our stay. the family/owners are very kind and helpful as well as giving you the privacy you need to have a great vacation. we will return!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.
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Rates
Summer Rate: $99/night Tuesday before Memorial Day through October 31 Off-Season Rates: 3rd,5th & 7th nights free Nov. 1 thru Monday nt. before Mem. Day One-time $30 cleaning fee All rates are for up to 7 individuals, maximum 4 adults. Ltd. camping avail. w/pd night in the cottage only. All rates include taxes
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner info
About the owner: We purchased this property after 13 years of marriage and having lived in Missouri, Texas, South Carolina, Brussels, Belgium, Cameroon, Africa and Belleville, Illinois. Although we have seen a number of beautiful locations on God’s green earth and would be happy to live in any of them, this is one super place to settle down to raise our family and enjoy the peace of country living. Andrew teaches at the local public school, Lesterville R-IV and Christy is a bookkeeper. We live in Lesterville with our four children.
Why the Owner Chose Lesterville:
Clean air, clean water, nice country neighbors, deals done on a handshake and wholesome American values that still thrive in small-town America are the main reasons we purchased this property. We do NOT live off-site. We clean and maintain the cottage by ourselves and only hire out its care when we are out of town on vacation which is not very often! We say this because we have fully embraced country living and recommend it to anyone, even if it is just for a short stay.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
THE BEST PLACE IN OR AROUND LESTERVILLE FOR THE LOWEST PRICE! Families with children, couples and singles have all found our property more than satisfies their need for value, cleanliness and seclusion. We provide access to the Black River by way of the public access point a 7 minute drive from here. Although officially "public," this beach is rarely frequented by other visitors to Lesterville. Additionally, our location is enough off the beaten path that you won't hear traffic or hustle and bustle from your cottage porch, but close enough that you don't have to drive 30 minutes to get an ice cream cone in town. We have TONS of Hummingbirds in season. Seeing 10 hummingbirds in front of your eyes at the peak of the season is an experience that you will not soon forget! This is also a great place for a couple seeking some privacy in a country setting at very reasonable rates. Our testimonies speak for themselves. Please see more testimonies on our main site, referenced on this website under "Links to more information," Hummingbird Hideaway.
Contact us
- Primary: (573) 637-2050 (Missouri, USA)
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Hummingbird Hideaway
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Photos
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Your Home Away From Home-Hummingbird Hideaway
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Bathroom With Sink to Left and Shower at Back Left
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Beautiful Black River, Lesterville, MO
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Full View of the Fully Stocked Kitchen
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King Bed, Very Comfortable!
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