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Private Lake, glass floor, nature, indoor hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces

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A serene garden with a pond, a stone bridge, and a wooden building with a traditional design.
A spa area with a stone wall, a hot tub, and skylights.
A rustic interior with a stone wall, a hanging chandelier, a sofa, and a wooden table.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with outdoor views.
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a table set for four.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On-site fitness center
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Springfield, MO
  • Place, Battlefield Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Missouri State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

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About the neighborhood

Springfield

Located in Southeast Springfield, a neighborhood in Springfield, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Springfield Art Museum and Springfield Contemporary Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Enterprise Park Lanes and Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Springfield Cardinals are also worth visiting. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Springfield, MO

What's nearby

  • Battlefield Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Missouri State University - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Fantastic Caverns - 24 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Express - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lake, glass floor, nature, indoor hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lake, glass floor, nature, indoor hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces ?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lake, glass floor, nature, indoor hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces on Jan 14, 2027 start from $474, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lake, glass floor, nature, indoor hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lake, glass floor, nature, indoor hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lake, glass floor, nature, indoor hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces located?

Located in Southeast Springfield, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Battlefield Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Springfield National Cemetery and Enterprise Park Lanes. Mercy Hospital Springfield and Clarke Surgical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here and we had a few issues that were regrettable but we enjoyed the fireplace and a nice 2 nights on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique and lovely home—enjoyed the hot tub, gardens and grounds and the fireplace so much we didn’t really adventure out much—it was fantastic)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While walking through the gardens, my daughter turned to me and said, “Dad, this is the most beautiful place you’ve ever taken me.” We made a pact to visit each other here at the African Queen around this same time every year. I’ll sum my stay up in 4 words: beauty, rest, healing & love.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful and unique home

The home was so beautiful and unique! The grounds were spectacular and the fountain was mesmerizing. We enjoyed the beautiful landscaping from every window. It was breathtaking! The table tennis was a welcome surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Afriican Queen is an amazing property and what a privilege that it is shared as a VRBO! It is certainly unique and has so many special touches, like the King and Queen plush bath robes. I only marked down on the check-in process because I would have liked the info a little sooner than the day before, just to help in the planning, and in the cost, just because of the 1500 refundable deposit. But I also understand many items on the property are one-of-a-kind—like the lights made of huge horns. One suggestion— I think it would help if labels were put on the light switches. There are so many of them and it is hard to find which ones go with what light. Also, a little more thorough directions on running some things would be helpful, like the dishwasher start button is on the right even though it says start on the left as well. Overall, what an amazing time, and the beaver family in the pond made it magical!! I would suggest not coming in the middle of a drought, but the landscaping was still pretty amazing! Good job on keeping all of those plants alive!! The rain the last day was a welcome relief and added to the beauty! A note on that, the sliding glass door area in front did allow quite a lot of water in from the rain. It didn’t hurt the floor, but I thought the owner would want to know that. I think it leaked from the top between the door and wall. But the wind did blow hard for a while. We will not forget our awesome time!! What a joy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This could be a 10 out of 10, look at the pictures. But I’m only going to give it a 7 out of 10. -2 because the floors were very dirty. If you walked barefoot from one side of the house to the other the bottom of your feet were black with dirt. Several areas had big cobwebs up on the ceiling. -1 more for several minor maintenance items seamed neglected.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from Author on Feb 27, 2025
Thank you for the feedback. As one of our very 1st reservations at the African Queen, we appreciate the input and have definitely learned so much. We have new housekeeping and steps in place to prevent this from happening again. We hope you'll allow us to show you this by coming back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat in the heart of Springfield Close to shopping, restaurants, highways and easy to find! Enjoyed with grandkids daily visits —running in the grass, listening to birds and bullfrogs, watching deer climb down the bluff and playing in puddles in the spillway. I loved drinking coffee by the fountain in early morning!! My husband enjoyed the hot tub and giving fishing lessons to the oldest granddaughter
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing peaceful oasis! So very unquie. Simply Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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