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Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tahlequah, OK
  • Natural Falls State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Northeastern State University
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Cherokee National Capitol
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Fayetteville, AR (XNA-Northwest Arkansas Regional)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!

Nestled between the hills of the Ozarks, adjacent to the J.T. Nickel Preserve and adjacent to a freshwater spring, this quiet home away from home is private with little to no traffic on a newly paved road. Located 2.5 miles from Illinois river access to kayak, swim and fish. Whether you're floating the Illinois river, running the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd, biking the back roads of northeast Oklahoma, taking in the fall foliage colors or hunting white tail deer, this year-round location is for you.

Property manager

Mark Colasacco

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Include children in guest count.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet or smoking violations will be assessed a $500
No food or colored drinks in the bedrooms.
Overnight guests beyond 6 are $25 per person.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

North America

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Tahlequah, OK

What's nearby

  • Natural Falls State Park - 37 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Northeastern State University - 45 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Cherokee National Capitol - 46 min drive - 37.4 km
  • John Brown University - 47 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Cherokee Casino Tahlequah - 51 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Fayetteville, AR (XNA-Northwest Arkansas Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deer Valley Restaurant & Club - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Rocky Ford State Park, Tahlequah City Hospital and Hastings Hospital. Tsa La Gi Ancient Village - Cherokee Heritage Center and Sequoyah Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian P.

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

Lovely little stay

All the amenities that you need for s great price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Memorial Weekend

We had an amazing peaceful stay. We enjoyed how everything from the covered porch and the covered back patio. The fire pit was relaxing and listening to the little creek was so serene. We appreciated the little touches, the little snacks, bottles of water and the use of the grill to cook on. The property manager was absolutely amazing when my friends got turned around, she went above and beyond helping them find the residence.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Cozy house close to river floats

Great clean house. Short drive to river floats. Well manicured lawn where we could enjoy fire pit. Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Enjoyed our stay with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

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

My wife fell in love with the place

If you love the outdoors then you will love this place. We didn’t want to leave
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Fantastic River Float Getaway

The house was awesome with ample space and amenities for more than just us three. The hosts did an awesome job including a S’Mores station, coffee bar, wood for the fire pit, and an awesome guide for the house, places to eat and activities nearby. We all agreed we would absolutely stay here again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Annual Birthday Float Trip

We booked here because none of the cabins we normally stay at were available and it ended up being the best place we have stayed on our annual river trip. The house was great and even better than pictured. Everything we needed was available and the owners go above and beyond doing little things that make it special like the smores, snacks, bottles of water in the rooms and many other little things. The location is so peaceful and it is minutes from Lazy River Floats which we tried for the first time also and was a great place to float with. We woud definitely stay here again. Best trip so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Native Springs

Loved our stay!!! Home was clean, comfortable, and we loved our time there. If there was a negative, it was that there was only one TV. However, we were having too good of a time to even turn it on. Lol. Would absolutely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Team Building Weekend

This place was so peaceful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Colasacco

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Languages:

English