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Private scenic Ozark Mountain retreat near beautiful Current River; sleeps 1-10!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Main

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Lower-level

1 Queen Bed

Number 4 The Library

1 Single Futon

Number 5 Common Area

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private scenic Ozark Mountain retreat near beautiful Current River; sleeps 1-10!

Booking for 2026 has started! Now is the time to book for 2026 season before someone else takes your date. Beside Floating there is off road riding (UTV and ATV), and hiking. You will delight in this tranquil, spacious home nestled in the beautiful Missouri Ozark forest! The large wraparound covered gated deck is eye level with the forest canopy. Watch wildlife, hear the songs of birds, feel the breeze, and gaze at stars, feel the warmth of the fire at the outdoor fire ring and embrace the peace and beauty of this forested property. The circle drive through the woods allows easy access to Bass Rock Drive and is about 5 minutes from Van Buren. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms and two extra guest sleeping spaces on two levels are perfect to accommodate your large group up to 10 and up to 3 canine family members are welcome! Kayak, Canoe, Raft, or Tube the crystal-clear Current River! Many hiking trails are nearby; the Ozark Trail trailhead is 15 minutes away. Big Springs, the largest in North America, is a 10-minute drive and also has hiking trails. Van Buren offers a variety of restaurants to include delicious local fare, fine dining, cafes, ethnic foods and weekend food trucks. This home is ADA Accessible!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2941315vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Van Buren

Located in Van Buren, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and Peck Ranch Conservation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Rocky Falls. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.
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Van Buren, MO

What's nearby

  • Current River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ozark National Scenic Riverways - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Big Spring - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Alley Spring & Mill - 45 min drive - 79.9 km
  • Echo Bluff State Park - 58 min drive - 95.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Las Margaritas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rosecliff Lodge at The Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ranch House-Coffee Shop And Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Heron at The Landing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private scenic Ozark Mountain retreat near beautiful Current River; sleeps 1-10! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Private scenic Ozark Mountain retreat near beautiful Current River; sleeps 1-10!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private scenic Ozark Mountain retreat near beautiful Current River; sleeps 1-10!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private scenic Ozark Mountain retreat near beautiful Current River; sleeps 1-10!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private scenic Ozark Mountain retreat near beautiful Current River; sleeps 1-10! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mark Twain National Forest and Current River. Cave Spring Park and Ozark National Scenic Riverways are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

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

Great place out of town

Had a good time with plenty of space great porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie N.

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

Loved our stay!

Cute house, great accommodations, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to spend a weekend at the river!! Everything that you could possibly need to make your stay perfect was available!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

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

Beautiful home!

This house was perfect for our group. It is in a great location for enjoying the river. Close to town, but in a peaceful setting. The wrap around deck is relaxing. The home was stocked with everything you need. The hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for a larger group. The back porch is one of the best features because of its size and width. Good place for children. Home is well located-- close to most of the outdoor attractions. Hosts were responsive in a timely manner. Home is clean, well maintained and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan D.

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

Spacious, clean and private

We really enjoyed our stay, it was roomy and had all the essentials we needed. It felt secluded and private but was a close drive to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Wonderful stay near Current River

This property was wonderful! Plenty of room for my family to enjoy. Great location for what we needed. The home was lovely and the owners very great. Would HIGHLY recommend this rental to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald T.

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

Family trip

House was very clean. Quiet area, nice deck to watch the wildlife and visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was awesome!We have camped for the last 14 years for our annual float trip and finally made the switch to a cabin rental and we may never go back to camping.We all had everything we needed and were comfortable. The house was clean, spacious, well stocked with supplies and the wrap around patio was so nice and peaceful that we grilled both nights and enjoyed time outside during the rain. Parking was great! Great communication from the owners.We would definitely rent this property again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Review

We enjoyed our stay. Close to the Landing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marian l.

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

Reunion

Great place for a family to stay. Lots of deck room and plenty of bathrooms as well as beds. Kitchen had plenty of amenities to help with cooking. Thank you we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Amazing

Very comfortable and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Great

It was spacious and clean. Plenty of room for our family of 8. Nice neighborhood and close to town. We really enjoyed our stay and woulove to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Initial confusion about location: "562" on mailbox; "572" on listing. Beautiful setting in Ozark highlands and convenient to amenities: veritable tree house! Large porches are super pet friendly. Plenty of room and seating. Great kitchen with many appliances: perhaps replace some skillets. Saggy 2d bedroom mattress. Downstairs may benefit from a small TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Family gathering

Host was great, quick responses. Home was clean and spacious. Made our annual family gathering a huge success. Thank you so much Gail andThomas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Current River

Tom & Gail Cox are super friendly & very helpful. The house was clean & organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Perfect for families

The house is perfect! We were in town for a family wedding and we all stayed in this house. It was well stocked with essentials, secluded, and has a beautiful wraparound deck that we really enjoyed. It was clean and we had more than enough space and bathrooms for everyone. Being dog friendly was a huge bonus for us and our dog loved being able to check out the surrounding woods. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and responded right away to any questions we had. If we are ever in the area again, we will absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Inner Peace 😃

The property is gorgeous and well maintained. The location is perfect for those who want to experience bird songs all day along. Thomas has nice collection of books too. I give 9/10 for the experience to the overall experience. The only Correction needed in listing is for number of bedrooms, the actual bedrooms are 3 and two rooms have sofa - bed . However my overall experience was really great , Thank you Thomas for quick responses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

1st Guest To Ever Stay Here - Best Place I've Ever Stayed

This was by far the best place I've ever stayed. The house is super big & had plenty of room. The 3 teenage boys were all downstairs away from us adults. The 4 adults had the 2 bedrooms upstairs. It was perfect. The house is so clean. It is in a great location, close to everything & so secluded. The owners are wonderful hosts & we had everything we needed from them. The pictures do not do this place justice. We will be back next year on another float trip. It was so peaceful & beautiful to wake up, sit out on deck &, watch all the hummingbirds. DO NOT MISS OUT ON RENTING THIS AMAZING PLACE!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
I hope all my renters are as good as you all have been!
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan P.

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

People with disabilities

House was immaculately clean, in extremely pleasant surroundings. The deck was lovely and we enjoyed sitting outside in the evenings very much, overall a nice stay but there were some challenges. On the downside: We had some difficulty on the steep gravel driveway with our one non 4 wheel drive vehicle. The mattresses on the main level were extremely firm and uncomfortable. I was traveling with 2 disabled elderly folks, which I had discussed with the host; the queen sized bed sat up way too high for a handicapped person to safely get in, and one set of bathroom grab bars around the toilet in master bath was placed too far back on the wall to be of any help. There were no folding luggage racks in the bedrooms and no hooks on bathroom doors for wet towels. Finally, this house was expensive to rent, and for the price I thought the host could have NOT required the guests to provide their own bath tissue. Covid shortages have resolved at this point, I think basic hospitality should include toilet paper, it was just one more thing for me to pack.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

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

Gorgeous property!!!

Loved this cabin! Well appointed, lots of space, beautiful land. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much

About the host

Hosted by Gail D. and Thomas B. Cox

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Gail and I designed and built this home so that we can enjoy the Van Buren area with friends and family. Now you are invited to enjoy what we built! We are always a phone call away for any aid you will need.

The water for the Property is from a well. In the home it is filtered then goes through a water softener. After the softener the water then goes through an ultraviolet sterilizer.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with and purchased five and a half acers of Ozark wilderness. We built this home in 2005. Since then, it has been a tremendous joy in our lives!

What makes this property unique

A 72-foot covered deck places you in the canopy of the forest! The fire ring gives you hours of wonderful bonfire time! Float, Kayak, Jet Boat, UTV and ATV ride, and hike the many trails. Relax and enjoy the Wonderful Ozarks!

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