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In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66

Family-friendly guesthouse with a fitness center and a sauna

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Interior
Pool
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
$1,006
avg per night

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Waynesville, MO
  • Place, Waynesville Splash Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiger Typhoon Aquatic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Uranus Fudge Factory And General Store
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Leonard Wood, MO (TBN-St. Robert Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Carroll Suite

1 King Bed

Hart Suite

1 Double Bed

Hopkins Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Washington Suite

1 Queen Bed

Witherspoon Suite

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Carroll Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Hart Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hopkins Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Washington Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Witherspoon Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
Price is $1,006 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Waynesville

Waynesville is home to this guesthouse. Old Stagecoach Stop Museum and M-60 Tank are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Hidden Valley Plaza and Uranus Fudge Factory And General Store. Traveling with kids? Consider Waynesville Splash Park, or check out an event or a game at Lebanon I-44 Speedway.
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What's nearby

  • M-60 Tank - 7 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Waynesville Splash Park - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Tiger Typhoon Aquatic Center - 7 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hidden Valley Plaza - 7 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Uranus Fudge Factory And General Store - 9 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO (TBN-St. Robert Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Price Cutter - ‬6 min drive

About this property

In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66

Lafayette Manor is located in Southwest Missouri (Pulaski County), in the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66, and only 7 minutes from Fort Leonard Wood.
This charming plantation style Manor will instantly remind you of southern elegance. The house is surrounded by beautiful landscaping, scores of rose bushes, and towering oak trees.
As you step into the foyer, you will instantly feel transported to a world of exquisite beauty, opulence and grandeur.
We offer our guests 4 rooms on the 2nd floor and 1 room on the 3rd floor, kitchen, living and dining area.
This main hall boasts a glittering Italian chandelier hanging from the two-story ceiling, twin curved staircases, original art work, a huge wall of mirrors, heavy crown molding, and a shining marble flour. The furnishings throughout are posh and the decorating is both colorful and stylish.
The spacious 5 guestrooms at Lafayette Manor have been appropriately named after the Founding Fathers. We want your stay at our inn to be relaxing and comfortable and are happy to offer you the following amenities with all room types:
- Private bathroom and shower; - Cable TV and Remote;
- Backyard garden with patio for BBQ; - Indoor lounge area with sofas and TV;
- Refrigerator and microwave available; - Central heat and air conditioning system;
- Free wireless high speed Internet access;
- Free Parking; -
- Outdoor pool.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Does In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66 on Jan 13, 2026 start from $1,154.77, 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.

Is In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66 located?

Located in Waynesville, this family-friendly guesthouse is steps from Mark Twain National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Waynesville Splash Park and Little Hero's Playground. Roubidoux Park and Pulaski County Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

In the heart of the Ozarks - just seconds of Historical Route 66 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

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

Excellent home.

We truly enjoyed ourselves. Rooms were spacious. My family enjoyed there stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Hospitality was exceptional. Very elegant home. Pool with pool house and grill invaluable

Sons graduation from boot camp. Family came from Texas and Illinois. We had a fabulous day grilling and splashing in the pool. Covered tables and porch off pool house gave us a lovely place to visit and relax. The rooms are elegant and very clean. Common room was a great indoor gathering area. Better than a 5 star holel. Anything we needed was provided with a without question or hesitaion. A memory of a life time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but Couldn't use pool

The property was very nice, however the pool was not ready to use during our stay and that was not communicated to us beforehand. We were a little disappointed not to have the pool to relax in as a family. Each bedroom does have it's own bathroom which made getting ready a lot easier every morning. The deck off the back was also not safe to gather on, but the swings were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W., Lake Charles, LA

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

Perfect family getaway

This was the perfect place for our large family group of 10 to stay, while attending my granddaughter's graduation at FLW. It was very spacious, and each bedroom had its own bathroom. The living area was very nice, and it was great to have a kitchen. Close to FLW and grocery stores!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent D.

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

Had a great time.

Plenty of room and close proximity to the wedding venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carin S.

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

Perfect place to stay for BCT graduation

I can’t tell you how nice it was to have this house to relax in before my son’s graduation from Army BCT. There were 6 adults and two teens in our group. Everyone had their own rooms and then there was a large common area to hang out in. This worked nicely for family day! We got pizza and hung out, went swimming and just relaxed! This is an older home but very clean and the beds were super comfy. I will warn you that there are stairs to the living area so someone unable to walk a flight should not rent here. The owners of this home also own Route 66 diner which was reasonably priced and had the BEST burgers! They are freshly made! Thank you Les, for your hospitality and the suggestion for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Just what we needed

Bedrooms, kitchen area perfect for what we needed. Owner very responsive to what ever came up. Downsides: we were there in a heatwave and being upstairs, AC unit struggled to keep us cool. Advertised a pool but it was closed for repairs. Owner supposedly emailed us 2 week prior to advise us but we never received it(but we did get all the other communications.) They did take $$ off our nightly rate to compensate though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

needs a spring cleaning

Needs a good spring cleaning, including the grounds. Has great potential, but the property has not been maintained as one would expect. dirty kitchen, dirty/stained carpets throughout, deck flooring rotted, grounds unkeep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adaluz G.

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

Beautiful home

The home itself is stunning. And the hosts were great, we did have to check in late but they were very accommodating and everything worked out perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

kristy h.

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

Beautiful and spacious

Loved our stay. We rented the whole house for our time in the area when our son graduated from Fort Leonard Wood. It was perfect! Great to have our own space to bring him back to and relax. The time by the pool was definitely the highlight! Very friendly host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Awesome Stay!

We had an amazing weekend celebrating my sisters bachelorette party. Spent most of the day outside in the pool, Kitchen was small but useful. Rooms were great with each having its own bathroom. Perfect for the 10 girls we had staying. Keep in mind there are a lot of stairs for the property, access to the pool has to be out the front door and around the house, and owner lives on main floor; he did not stay there over night but did come back a few times. No issues on our end :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great space but a bit odd

We enjoyed our stay at the Lafayette Manor during our family vacation. It was six adults and three kiddos. The pool was great to have and it was nice to spread out to all of the bedrooms. The sauna and gym was also a nice perk! We were a little surprised that we didn’t have access to the entire house. The owners live in the main level and lock that up when they rent the space. The living area we had access to was on the second level and a little small for all nine of us. We also had to walk out the front door and around to the back to get to the pool since we couldn’t access the main level. Overall we definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kirat D.

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

Great pool time

We enjoyed our stay overall. The pool was great and the obvious highlight of the house. The owner is very accessible and responds quickly with things we needed. Important note, you have access to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the house. The 1st level is the owners house and they are around sometimes but give you your space. The only main indoor living room space is good for about 5 adults and 4 kids. Anything more than that may feel crowded. The attic bedroom was great for the kids to do a slumber party. There are plenty of TVs with Roku but no live channels from what we could tell. We brought a Google Chromecast cable to attach to the tv to watch TV and stream kids movies. The house is about an hour from the Ozarks. There are a couple hikes and parks with 20-30 mins that we enjoyed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

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

Paradise in the Woods

This property was even better than we expected! We really enjoyed the grounds and especially the pool. Les was so accommodating and we’re already planning to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Clark G.

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

Nice house

We stayed here for a week. Host was very nice and accommodating Easy to get to nice and quiet area. We had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

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

Great place

Great place fir the family.

10/10 Excellent

Ahuva S.

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

Awesome Hosts!

We rented the house to celebrate our sister's 30th birthday. Amazing hosts - so sweet and accommodating. We had an incredible time and would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brianna L.

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

Wonderful Stay

Weekend was absolutely wonderful. Stunning property.

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Perfect Place for our Large Group

We all had a great time staying in your beautiful house. It was much better than all having separate rooms at a hotel. Our baseball team and parents could hang out after the games and relax buy the pool. Les was very helpful and the accommodated all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Military Family Gem!

Definitely consider a stay at Layfayette Manor for your soldier’s graduation at Ft. Leonard Wood. Spacious with plenty of room to spread out with 5 bedrooms with private bathrooms and shared gathering space. Oksana and Lee are so hospitable and how wonderful to have a delicious breakfast before heading to ceremonies for our son’s graduation from MP school. On family day, we were able to bring him back and hang out, play games, sit out on the patio to visit, and soak up some sun! Thank you for making a special occasion even more special! Not to mention the perfect place for post grad photos!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

JAY J.

Perfect stay for large families

We had multiple family members in town, visiting from all over the country, to attend our son’s graduation from Basic Training. This home was the perfect size and location for this occasion. The hosts are absolutely wonderful and accommodating. They truly go the extra mile to ensure your comfort. We rented all the rooms so my family had the entire upper floor. This is a gorgeous home, very clean and offers everything you need for a wonderful stay. It’s exactly as advertised and my family and I would stay here again with no hesitation. Again, if you have a large size family, I highly, highly, highly recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Merle G., Oklahoma City

Amazing Family Vacation Home

This year we chose Lafayette Manor to gather with our two sons, their wives, and the five grandchildren. Everyone was thrilled with the "Mansion"--as beautiful as the pictures. On the second and third floor we had comfortable rooms for everyone, a kitchen and common area which got heavy use, and a hallway across the spectacular entry. Loved the view from the balcony. We used the basement exercise room with washer & dryer, the many TV sets (within limits),the lawn for soccer, and best of all, the great pool with a pool house. The owners were over-the-top friendly and helpful, even providing homemade treats. They made our stay relaxing and trouble free. Waynesville has a contemporary playground and splash pad, and nearby St Robert has restaurants.. For day trips about an hour each way, we did a float down the Meramec River (fun) and visited Onondaga Cave (impressive). The more adventuresome added the Crystal Cave to that. It was a treat to have a five-day vacation like this not too far from home (Oklahoma). It also allowed us to successfully personalize the vacation. One family added a week in St. Louis beforehand and we grandparents went home by way of a road trip to North Dakota..
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alyse R.

Had a wonderful time

We had such a relaxing amazing weekend hanging out next to the pool. The house is wonderful and the owners were extremely nice. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Fabulous accommodations and hospitality.

We just came home from a wonderful 3 days at Lafayette Manor. We were in town for our son's graduation from basic training at Fort Leonard Wood. Our family of 11 was able to spread out and enjoy time with our soldier. We had fabulous accommodations, a private living area, kitchen, and pool. It was the privacy that our son was hoping for. I can't thank Oksana and Less enough for their hospitality. They have attention to detail and made our stay as perfect as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

Exceeds my expectations!!

Thank you to Les and Oksana for making our stay so special! You both are such gracious hosts and the place was beautiful. Thank you working with us to make sure our family’s every need was met.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017