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Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!
Holiday home in Eminence with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 10 1900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Eminence, MO
- Place, Alley Spring & Mill5 min drive
- Place, Alley Spring State Park6 min drive
- Place, Round Spring Cave27 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!
DarLyn's Retreat is located at the southeast intersection of Hwy 106 and State Rte E. Adjacent to the Ozark National Scenic Riverway Park, it is 2 miles east of Alley Spring and 4 mi west of Eminence. You'll be very close to outfitters supporting the Jack's Fork River and all the fun that can be had--they'll even pick you up right from the house!
+ 10 guests and 2 dogs are welcome!
+ STARLINK high-speed internet!
+ Central heat/air conditioning!
+ NEW! We've just added another 1,000 sq ft of space in our basement to accomodate larger groups! It's beautiful with a new LR with a bar and TV, kitchenette, 2 more BR and a full bath with a shower! Front yard is fenced.
Contact us any time for exceptions or approvals.
Please read all info/rules prior to booking. Thanks and we look forward to hosting your group!
Pet RULES:
- We only allow up to 2 dogs. No cats or other pets allowed. We love dogs! However, dogs can be messy and destructive. You are responsible for managing them and ensuring they do not bring outdoor messes inside and large dogs are not allowed on any furniture. Please clean up after them, inside and outside the house.
ANY extra guests and/ or events/ parties must be *preauthorized* by host and host must be given the exact number of expected guests for billing & emergency purposes. This includes any guests using the house during the day or night.
Any unauthorized guests/ events/ parties may result in immediate eviction with no refund.
- Late check out fee: $20 for every 30 minutes after 10 AM, unless given as a courtesy by host. Late check out is only available on days when no other guests are scheduled to check in.
- There is a Nest Doorbell SECURITY CAMERA at the entrance of DarLyn's Retreat. Any damage to the camera and/ or obstructing the view is grounds for immediate eviction without refund.
- Any damage to or tampering with the WiFi is grounds for immediate eviction without refund. Please do not touch the Starlink router on the bookshelf or Nest Connect plugged into the outlet beneath the wooden bench at the entryway.
- When leaving the property during your stay, ensure all doors are locked.
- Respect property boundaries - Our 20 acres is fenced to the north, east and south. Please do not go beyond into neighboring properties. See graphic of boundaries in photos.
- The utility room with main water shutoff and electric service panel is in the basement. Kids are not allowed in the utility room.
- No Littering - Additional cleaning fees starting at $50 minimum will apply if litter is found on the property after your stay.
- Trash is picked up on Thursday mornings.
- Lawn maintenance may occur during the daytime and is normally limited to 1 hour or less.
The back yard has a campfire area for relaxing while you enjoy the Ozark sky at sunset!
PLEASE - NO large fires and NO fires at all during dry conditions. Water is available from the well head on the north side of the house. A hose is located on the patio and a shovel and hoe are available inside the basement door. Plastic chairs from the patio may be used for the campfire area.
PLEASE enjoy but use great care, be proactive for fire management and cool it to the touch before leaving it. Firewood is nearby, when available. Do not burn cardboard, paper or leaves.
(Personal note: we have seen/experienced small fires spread at extraordinary speeds in dry conditions and light winds!!!)
Garage: The garage is closed off for storage.
We hope you enjoy your stay at DarLyn’s Retreat. PLEASE take care of our home! We love it here and hope you do too!
+ 10 guests and 2 dogs are welcome!
+ STARLINK high-speed internet!
+ Central heat/air conditioning!
+ NEW! We've just added another 1,000 sq ft of space in our basement to accomodate larger groups! It's beautiful with a new LR with a bar and TV, kitchenette, 2 more BR and a full bath with a shower! Front yard is fenced.
Contact us any time for exceptions or approvals.
Please read all info/rules prior to booking. Thanks and we look forward to hosting your group!
Pet RULES:
- We only allow up to 2 dogs. No cats or other pets allowed. We love dogs! However, dogs can be messy and destructive. You are responsible for managing them and ensuring they do not bring outdoor messes inside and large dogs are not allowed on any furniture. Please clean up after them, inside and outside the house.
ANY extra guests and/ or events/ parties must be *preauthorized* by host and host must be given the exact number of expected guests for billing & emergency purposes. This includes any guests using the house during the day or night.
Any unauthorized guests/ events/ parties may result in immediate eviction with no refund.
- Late check out fee: $20 for every 30 minutes after 10 AM, unless given as a courtesy by host. Late check out is only available on days when no other guests are scheduled to check in.
- There is a Nest Doorbell SECURITY CAMERA at the entrance of DarLyn's Retreat. Any damage to the camera and/ or obstructing the view is grounds for immediate eviction without refund.
- Any damage to or tampering with the WiFi is grounds for immediate eviction without refund. Please do not touch the Starlink router on the bookshelf or Nest Connect plugged into the outlet beneath the wooden bench at the entryway.
- When leaving the property during your stay, ensure all doors are locked.
- Respect property boundaries - Our 20 acres is fenced to the north, east and south. Please do not go beyond into neighboring properties. See graphic of boundaries in photos.
- The utility room with main water shutoff and electric service panel is in the basement. Kids are not allowed in the utility room.
- No Littering - Additional cleaning fees starting at $50 minimum will apply if litter is found on the property after your stay.
- Trash is picked up on Thursday mornings.
- Lawn maintenance may occur during the daytime and is normally limited to 1 hour or less.
The back yard has a campfire area for relaxing while you enjoy the Ozark sky at sunset!
PLEASE - NO large fires and NO fires at all during dry conditions. Water is available from the well head on the north side of the house. A hose is located on the patio and a shovel and hoe are available inside the basement door. Plastic chairs from the patio may be used for the campfire area.
PLEASE enjoy but use great care, be proactive for fire management and cool it to the touch before leaving it. Firewood is nearby, when available. Do not burn cardboard, paper or leaves.
(Personal note: we have seen/experienced small fires spread at extraordinary speeds in dry conditions and light winds!!!)
Garage: The garage is closed off for storage.
We hope you enjoy your stay at DarLyn’s Retreat. PLEASE take care of our home! We love it here and hope you do too!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs left unattended must be crated. 2 are avail.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Eminence
Located in Eminence, this holiday home is in a rural area. Roy L. Beck Municipal Golf Course and Rocky Falls are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alley Spring State Park and Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cave exploring nearby.
Eminence, MO
What's nearby
- Alley Spring & Mill - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
- Alley Spring State Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- Round Spring Cave - 27 min drive - 33.1 km
- Echo Bluff State Park - 30 min drive - 36.3 km
- Rocky Falls - 38 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dairy Shack - 6 min drive
- The Fuel House - 7 min drive
- Dos Rios Mexican Grill - 6 min drive
- Dos Rios Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Taste The Occassion - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Darrell Davis

Our basement renovation is complete! We can host 10 people and 2 dogs in our 3BR/2Ba home. The new downstairs includes an additional LR w pop-up full sofa sleeper, kitchenette, 2 BR (queen and (2) twins) and a bathroom w shower. See the photos! The walkout leads to a 10’x34’ patio, fire pit and large backyard.
We love the Ozarks and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area. It's so beautiful and there is plenty to do year-round. We especially love hiking, kayaking and fishing in and around Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork River! We like the outdoors but our home has excellent amenities for indoor activities as well.
We have enjoyed hosting for more than a year now and enjoy the reviews left by guests highlighting the same features and amenities we love!
We love the Ozarks and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area. It's so beautiful and there is plenty to do year-round. We especially love hiking, kayaking and fishing in and around Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork River! We like the outdoors but our home has excellent amenities for indoor activities as well.
We have enjoyed hosting for more than a year now and enjoy the reviews left by guests highlighting the same features and amenities we love!
Why they chose this property
It's beautiful and has easy access to Alley Spring and Eminence.
What makes this property unique
Our house is situated on 20 acres and while bordered by Highway E and Highway 106, we are relatively secluded. In essence, it’s peaceful most of the time but also conveniently located to get to recreational areas or town for groceries, food, gas, etc.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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