This is a very cute and fun little 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin located in the Ozark hills! It is part of a group of 6 cabins (with plans for 6 more) called "Village of Hope". All of the cabins have been built since 2008 and they all have modern amenities including electricity, hot water, toilets, showers, WiFi, and both heating and air conditioning. All of the cabins also have a microwave, small refrigerator, and a coffee pot.
The ministry directors check-in guests in person. They also live on the grounds of the property and are readily available to address any issues or questions that may arise.
The cabins are outside of Ava, Missouri in a very rural environment in the beautiful hills of the Ozark Mountains. They are about a 10-minute drive from Ava. Ava is a quaint, older town of around 2,500 residents with a charming collection of unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. The people in the area are extremely friendly and tourists are very welcome all over town.
The cabins are less than a 10-minute drive from entry into the gorgeous Mark Twain National Forest, which provides 1.5 million acres of beautiful land for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and exploring the beauty of God's creation. The cabins are also about a 1-hour drive from Branson, Missouri, which is world-famous for its live entertainment shows, particularly in terms of country music and Christian music.
Guests have access to the entire cabin, all of the exterior grounds on the property, and the game and fitness room that is in the basement of "the big house", where the ministry directors live.
The cabins are built with a cute and fun "hillbilly style" to provide guests with a comfortable, fun, and unique regional experience. They are truly a very cute, unique, and comfortable mix of "hillbilly style" with modern amenities! The cabins help tourists to get a real and authentic sense of the region and its "hillbilly heritage" while enjoying the peaceful and pristine beauty of the Ozarks!
The cabins are built on a beautiful hillside on part of the 58-acre grounds of Teen Harvest Youth Ranch, a Christian ministry for children, teens, and families. The cabins are used for family ministry, but are offered for rent on days when they are not in use for ministry. The rental of the cabins helps to financially support the wonderful ministry of Teen Harvest Youth Ranch. All of the cabins are filled with Christian artwork and Christian decorations. As part of a Christian camp, neither smoking nor alcohol consumption are permitted anywhere on the property.
The rental of the cabin allows guests to also use other items on the grounds including the outdoor firepit, outdoor picnic table, outdoor basketball court, and indoor game / fitness room in the basement of "The Big House" on the property. Guests are also welcome to hike and explore the 58-acre property. Large groups are very welcome and are invited to rent all 6 cabins for church retreats, family reunions, youth trips, business retreats, or other family-friendly events. With the rental of all 6 cabins, guests are also provided with usage of the large commercial kitchen and dining table that is in The Big House as well as the large indoor conference and meeting room that is in the office building on the property.
It is highly recommended that guests have their own means of transportation.
The cabins are on the grounds of a Christian family camp, so there are some special rules. Please note the "Policies and Rules" for this property accordingly.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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* Minimum Stay: Unless explicitly noted, our minimum stay is just 1 night.
* Outdoor Grilling: Feel free to use the outdoor grill. Please clean the grill after use.
* Alcohol: Since Village of Hope is part of a Christian camp, alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the property.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Ava
Ava is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ava City Park and Mark Twain National Forest, while Douglas County Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum are cultural highlights.
Ava Area Chamber of Commerce - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
Douglas County Museum - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
Ava Art Guild and Gallery - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
Ava City Park - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum - 36 min drive - 40.2 km
Getting around
Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
Backroads BBQ - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive
Ruby Garden - 10 min drive
Chaparrito's - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is NEW! Village of Hope - Cabin #1 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at NEW! Village of Hope - Cabin #1?
As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW! Village of Hope - Cabin #1 on 20 Apr, 2026 start from S$75, 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 at NEW! Village of Hope - Cabin #1?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at NEW! Village of Hope - Cabin #1?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at NEW! Village of Hope - Cabin #1?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is NEW! Village of Hope - Cabin #1 located?
Situated in Ava, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ava Area Chamber of Commerce, Douglas County Museum and Ava Art Guild and Gallery. Ava City Park and Mark Twain National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cabin was clean and so perfect. It was pet friendly which was nice since we were traveling with dogs. There was a playground on the property and my 5 year old loved it. I loved walking the property with my morning coffee. It was so peaceful and serene. I was greeted by 2 people telling me where my key was and that it was ready. We walked into the heat on and it was so warm and cozy. We all slept so good. We loved the cats and Oreo. We can’t wait to come back again soon!
Cute little cabin, sleeps 6. Quiet, in the woods just outside Ava city. Kitchen is just a dorm fridge, microwave, coffeemaker. We brought our own tabletop grill and cookstove. Fun property with room for kids to play, playground, picnic tables, firepit to roast marshmallow.
Connie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2024
Thanks, Connie! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
This was a wonderfully quiet and relaxing cabin in the Ozarks. The property managers are very polite, and the property itself is beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much.
Jeneva W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy
14 May, 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our time in Ava. The cabins are very comfortable and relaxing. Hosts Paul and Linda were wonderful! We hope to go back!
Talked to Paul before arriving. Found parking and walked to our cabin. We had a very nice, relaxing stay. The cabin was done up real nice and everything was clean. We had everything we could possibly need except for cooking and eating. We brought our Instant Pot to cook in. Just 10 minutes to friendly little town of Ava where we shopped at Walmart and also checked out The Square (the downtown).
Chris G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Dear Chris: We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
We didn't realize that two of the beds were in the main room and not in a separate bedroom. It was tight for our family of five. We enjoyed the A/C and peaceful porch. The beds were comfortable!
Rachel S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thanks, Rachel! We appreciate the review and we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Just what we were looking/hoping for. Cozy and clean cabin - and we LOVED the air conditioning (not many basic/plain cabins have A/C). Beautiful countryside and a peaceful properly/location. We really liked the property owners/managers and plan to visit again sometime.
Keep in mind that the cabin doesn't have a fridge or microwave - and plan accordingly.
Christopher M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much for the review, Christopher! We are truly glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzette
25 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Suzette
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals
The cabins are marketing on this site by Agape Vacation Rentals. We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who market and manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties. We are based out of beautiful Beulah, Michigan, on Crystal Lake in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
For additional information on our properties and/or direct online booking with us, we invite you to check out our website. You can find our site by doing an Internet search on "Agape Vacation Rentals Frankfort Michigan".
What makes this property unique
The cabins provide a unique countryside "hillbilly cabin" experience, while still being very modern and comfortable. This includes each cabin having WiFI access as well as both heating and air conditioning.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests