Place, Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum
34 min drive
Route 66 Museum
Place, Route 66 Museum
57 min drive
Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center
Place, Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center
57 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest Room #1
1 Queen Bed
Guest Room #2
1 Double Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Whispering Pines in the Country on 40 Acres
Whispering Pines is an exclusive guest house nestled back in the country. The home is a newly constructed with finish out being completed April 2019. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home has more than 40 acres of woods and trails to explore. You and your guest will have the whole home and 40 acres to yourself for a unique stay.
The space Whispering Pines home is quietly located with just one home further down the road.
Living Room: This large room features a 55" wall mounted TV, two comfy La-Z-Boy recliners and a couch. TV channels include ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, LAFF, GRIT, CBN NEWS, MY-TV, ESCAPE, BOUNCE, ME-TV, CW, MOVIES and ION TV.
Dining Room: Oval table with optional popup leaf. There are 4 chairs at the table and an additional 4 chairs in the front entry closet. Kitchen: We have provided the essentials including 8 piece serving set of dishes and glasses, silverware, electric range, microwave Keurig for coffee and dishwasher. There is also a waffle maker, toaster, food processor, and electric hand mixer. Several stainless steel pots along with non-stick skillet, baking dishes include loaf pans, 9x13 pans, pie pans and cookie sheet. If there is something specific that you require, let us know and we will try to accommodate.
Master Bedroom sports a KING bed with 4 pillows and chest. Private access to master bath which has 2 sinks, shower and toilet, chair and walk in closet. Expect wrinkles with all of our bedding as we all have them.
Guest Bedroom #1 has a antique full size bed with 2 pillows and chest. Bathroom is in the hall. Expect wrinkles with all of our bedding as we all have them.
Guest bedroom #2 is queen size bed with 2 pillows and chest. Bathroom is in the hall. Expect wrinkles with all of our bedding as we all have them.
Guest bathroom has hall access to both guest bedrooms. A single sink, toilet and shower/tub has all the necessities.
Laundry: We have provided a large capacity 5.3 cubic foot washer and dryer for your full load "get it done" laundry option.
Porches: Of course. The front porch has a pair of chairs. The back porch has a pair of chairs, a bench along with the country bell. You control the exterior lighting with options for 4 corner spot lighting to avoid the bugs on the porch.
The 40 acres. We love the idea of being on a 40 acre plot with trails extending more than 1/2 mile and access to gravel bar fishing at the Gasconade River. You can find various wildlife and plants that can make you smile. We have marked the 3 trails and provided the maps for each. "Deer Alley Trail" provides a short walk that is relatively flat and gives you a view to the open field where deer feed frequently. "Big Spring Trail" is for the hiker and includes a nice climb back up the hill after arriving at the Big Spring. The Big Spring is primarily a wet weather spring but does have a small trickle in the summer. If you complete the Big Spring Trail, your almost to the "Gasconade River Trail". At the river bank is a steep incline providing you access to fish the Gasconade River from the gravel bar. You can also go wading. There is no boat access from our property but if you are interested, there is public access just a few miles away.
NOTE: The house is newly built in 2019. As a result, the exterior yard is muddy at times until the lawn thickens up. The entry to the home is dry, graveled, raised up and without mud.
Guest access As a guest to Whispering Pines, you will have full and exclusive access to the home along with trails to explore in the 40 acres of woods.
Other things to note The house is nearly a 1/4 mile from the entry gate.
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Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Reset thermostat - 75 summer and 65 winter.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Hunting or firing of any firearms. If needed, contact owner for fee access to another property. No motorized vehicles on trails.
No outdoor fires or fireworks. We are more than 30 minutes for arrival of a limited volunteer fire department and do not risk fire events.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1649795vb
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Hartville
Located in Hartville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Randel-Hinkle Municipal Golf Course and Whispering Oaks Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mark Twain National Forest and Ina Crandall Children's Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum - 34 min drive - 50.9 km
Route 66 Museum - 57 min drive - 94.3 km
Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center - 57 min drive - 94.6 km
Restaurants
Town & Country Supermarket - 24 min drive
Casey's General Store - 24 min drive
El Poblano - 23 min drive
Subway - 22 min drive
Outside The Lines Art Gallery and The Mudd Room Coffee House - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Whispering Pines in the Country on 40 Acres pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Whispering Pines in the Country on 40 Acres?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Whispering Pines in the Country on 40 Acres?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Where is Whispering Pines in the Country on 40 Acres located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Mark Twain National Forest and within 25 miles (40 km) of Wright County Library and Mansfield Cemetery. Town Square and Ina Crandall Children's Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Whispering Pines. It was like a perfect paradise in the middle of nowhere, but it was easy to get to town and other locations. It is perfectly placed.Additionally, the house was clean and comfortable. It was well stocked with anything we could possibly need. We will be back in the future!
This was a great place with beautiful forest fall colors. Easy drive to several sections of Mark Twain National Forest. Andy was a great host. The house is new and completely stocked. We had a great three nights there!
Best property we ever stayed at. Super clean, well stocked and was like home away from home.
Mr Andy was very friendly and knew alot about the area.
Thanks Andy
We stayed at the house for 3 nights and was the perfect setting for us. That house was our home base for going out and visiting local museums in Missouri and Kansas. We walked down the nice trails down to the river and enjoyed seeing a lot of wild life. Our stay was relaxing and very peaceful. Andy was a great host and answered any questions we had in a timely manner. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
It was very nice, secluded and private. Make SURE you contact someone before you get close or you may have problems. Accommodations are absolutely beautiful and ready for enjoyment.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is so wonderful. Surrounded by woods, wildlife, quiet wildlife sound's. The home is very clean and feels like home. We joined friends there and a great time. If you are looking for nightlife bars and shopping not the place for you. The kitchen is very functional. It was perfect for us to meet our friends and have a wonderful weekend.
House was immaculate and well stocked with necessities. Walking trail on property was easy and enjoyable, highly recommend bug spray before your walk, there’s even some provided if you’ve forgotten to bring your own. Property is tucked away in the woods, very quiet and peaceful.
Victoria P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
23 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andy was a great host ! Beautiful Area and nobody around for a ways ! Zero traffic on a dead end road . We walked to gasconade river one evening and fished . Caught two decent Bluegill.was a pretty good hike coming back up the to the road up hill ! House is spotless and beautiful inside!! Highly recommend you go shopping before you Arrive
When you stay at Whispering Pines, expect clean spotless lodgings and seclusion. We saw the deer that roam the property daily—if not from the kitchen window, then on our way in or out of the property. We enjoyed hiking right on the property down to the Gasconade River several times. (Prepare for a workout on the way back to the cabin.) Full-size good quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were provided in both bathrooms. K-cups were complimentary and in ample supply. Beds were comfortable and clean. Internet access was reliable. Andy was fantastic and very very helpful when needed. We recommend Whispering Pines for anyone who values quiet and seclusion or just needs respite from dealing with other people. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Our stay at Whispering Pines was very peaceful and enjoyable. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The house was immaculate and well stocked, which we really appreciated. Certainly, a great getaway location and access to the multiple trails on the property is a very nice feature. We look forward to staying at Whispering Pines again!
We enjoyed our stay! The house was comfortable, spotless and well stocked. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch surrounded by the nearby woods. So quiet and peaceful. We appreciated walking on the road and would have hiked the trails if we had more time. There was a put in on the Gasconade river a short drive away - beautiful float trip and good fishing. If we return to this area, we will definitely hope to stay here again.
My wife and I were looking for a perfect place to get away from the noise and pressure of our altered reality in this pandemic. What drew us to this “cabin in the woods” was the wooded driveway in the photo of the listing as well as the high rating for cleanliness and peace and quiet. It did not disappoint! Situated in a beautiful peaceful setting surrounded by forest, this home was the cleanest we have rented by far. At night there is absolute quiet and no lights outside unless you want them. We enjoyed walking in the surrounding woods and on a rainy day we drove a half hour to visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum and the home where she wrote the “Little House” books. A delightful afternoon. Lots to see with the museum and two house tours. One could easily spend half a day there. Lunch at a small diner 18 minutes away in nearby Hartville was another fun outing. Check in and out were hassle free. Walking in the house, it still had that “recently built” clean smell. It was a perfect pandemic escape!
Very clean peaceful very nice property even had great appliances even had a few things stocked if you were missing something everything you need for a great stay we will be back again
This is a beautiful, clean, comfortable property, set apart from the craziness of the world; tucked away into a idyllic, scenic woodland setting where there are no sounds other than that of nature and our own voices when we so chose to talk and laugh. Much of our time was spent on the back porch (though we also enjoyed the front porch), sitting in quiet reflection, taking in the silence and the beauty of nature, watching and photographing the deer and wide variety birds, turtles, and other natural inhabitants. We enjoyed not hearing ANY other sounds (no sirens, no neighbors, no dogs barking, etc. - wonderful!). It was a complete and perfect break from our reality back home. The house is pristinely clean and yet instantly comfortable to settle into; everything about it is wonderful! The king bed was spacious and comfortable, we enjoyed using the grill, the kitchen is well stocked, and the recliners in the living room were a welcome respite after a long day. We made this our base point for our Ozark travels; the Branson area (though not our thing) is a scenic 1 1/2 hour drive to the west where we spent an enjoyable couple of hours at Bear Creek Wine Co. (beautiful location); we also enjoyed a scenic drive in the opposite eastward direction to Alley Spring & Mill and Viandel Vineyard, and of course an amazing visit to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum/Rocky Ridge Farm, in Mansfield (only a short 30 minute drive), fulfilled a lifelong dream and was well worth the visit. We highly recommend this home to anyone seeking a comfortable, beautiful place where you can reconnect to one another or to oneself.
Brand new, very well equipped home. Lots of privacy, peace and quiet. Off main roads no traffic. Andy was very helpful. I had cell service everywhere. Only maybe negative was no internet. I took movies to watch, when we we were not enjoying the outdoors.
If you are looking for a great place to get away from everything, this is it. Beautiful house, set on 40 acres with trails. Nothing but the sound of the wind blowing through the trees. No neighbors, no traffic, just peace and quite. If you are looking for a place which has wi-fi, cell service (especially with AT&T) or tons of attractions at your finger tips, this is NOT it. But if you are wanting to get away from everything, un-connect, this IS IT. We loved the place. Andy, the owner is great and we will definitely be back!!!!!!!
This was the perfect place for us - quiet and secluded! The house is GREAT - there are no photos of the master suite with the listing which there really should be - it's very nice. Everything is new and clean! Spacious, nice kitchen. We were a bit late getting in and Andy was very accommodating, meeting us up the road so we could follow him down to the house. He bleached all the door handles before we arrived and brought us some hand sanitizer to keep on the table. Will absolutely be back the next time we're looking for a quiet weekend in the country!
Property is very secluded in the woods. House was just as described, with new furnishings throughout. Check in and check out could not have been easier. Would highly recommend this house for anyone visiting the area.
This house was beautiful and was just what we wanted. I highly recommend and if we ever go back that way would definitely stay there again! It was gorgeous!
This place was a quiet and secluded getaway spot for couples to go to. Deep in the woods with wildlife and trails to hike. Easy walk to the Gasconade river. Very clean and nice facility. There is a nice little Amish lunch and dinner spot around the corner about 15-20 minutes away called R&M Dutch cooking. I would come back!
Austin F.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Great guest to have. Easy check-in. Left the place clean and orderly. Expect the best from these folks. Thanks for visiting Whispering Pines.
About the host
Hosted by Andy Coday
Managing member of a multisite rental properties in Wright County MO. I didn't grow up in Hartville but have spent many vacations visiting this area as my ancestor roots go back here for more than a century. I also volunteer at the local church. Enjoy carpentry work and fishing.