Rustic and Unique in a Remote location

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden beams, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A natural outdoor area with a wooden bench, large rocks, and a concrete structure.
A rustic wooden interior with a stone wall, a wooden dining table with benches, and a television set.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mark Twain National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Oldfield, MO
  • Place, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Missouri State University
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
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About this property

Rustic and Unique in a Remote location

IMPORTANT : LOW CLEARANCE VEHICLES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. Access to and from the home consists of a rough, gravel road with several low water crossings. If your pulling a trailer you will need 4wheel drive. Also, cell phone signal is spotty, depending on your carrier. We do have WiFi in the home and WiFi calling has been working well.

Awake, refreshed, and ready for a day of exploring, 4x4’ing, hiking, or just relaxing in this tucked away, eclectic mix of rustic charm. Located in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, surrounded by natural beauty and breathtaking views, Buck Creek Lodge will provide visitors of all ages with an unforgettable adventure.

In the early 1980’s Buck Creek Lodge was converted from a barn into a house that served as a home for multiple generations of families. After a very extensive restoration was completed in 2021 this 2-story home became Buck Creek Lodge. The lodge provides 4 beds, and a sleeper sofa. There are two living areas, laundry facilities, a full kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and almost endless outdoor area of exploration. Connected on three sides to the Mark Twain National Forest this location provides guests with hiking trails, horse trails, natural rock climbing, and whatever else the wandering mind desires.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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: limit 8 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2984087vb
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic and Unique in a Remote location pet-friendly?

Yes, Rustic and Unique in a Remote location allows pets (limit 8 total).

How much is parking at Rustic and Unique in a Remote location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic and Unique in a Remote location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic and Unique in a Remote location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic and Unique in a Remote location located?

This family-friendly Oldfield lodge is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mark Twain National Forest, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Ava Art Guild and Gallery and Ava City Park. Smallin Civil War Cave and Douglas County Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Rustic and Unique in a Remote location Reviews

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. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment you walk in, it’s very clean. Host was easy to contact and provided some household items that were great for the trip. We wish we would’ve booked for a little bit longer, but enjoyed our time while we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing house and host! Our stay was unbelievably amazing. We can't wait to stay again and highly recommend Krissy's property to anyone else looking for this type of getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family place. Lots of room. 4 wheel drive would have been a big help but we knew that going in. Pet friendly. Lovely setting. Very seclded
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was very beautiful and peaceful. Loved being able to sit outside, enjoy the fresh air, and unwind. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time

We had a wonderful time here.This place is so beautiful and so so peaceful. We all agreed to definitely make plans to come back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

The property was beautiful and amazingly clean and the owners were so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

My family and I spent a week at this beautiful cabin. We had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying the creek. We are definitely looking forward to another stay at this beautiful cabin!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Buck Creek Family Vaca

Buck creek lodge was absolutely beautiful. Everything you could need for a large family was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time. There is so much charm throughout this house. It was peaceful and cozy. Ben treated us like family with his kindness and generosity. Our kids loved playing in the creek and admired all the rocks. Thank you for allowing us to stay at this truly unique and timeless home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet.

Was such a peaceful place to stay. Some great hiking right on the property. Ben was a great tour guide and let us know where to go hike. Was a nice touch to have a few groceries already there like milk, bread, eggs, and s’more supplies.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Cabin away from it all

Our family enjoyed our stay very much. While in the area for a wedding we had 2 families staying in the home and everyone had a great time. The house was very prepared for guests and had every convienance we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Little Cottage

We had a wonderful experience at this cozy little cabin in the woods. Krissy provided everything we needed and more. If we get the chance we will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most wonderful spot!

I can’t say enough great things about the cabin and the host! My kids and I loved the adventure of driving through the little creek to get to the cabin. It was clean, cozy, had everything you could want in a get away! Plenty of hiking and exploring nearby. I hope to be back sooner rather than later!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is an amazing home! Decorated very well. But overall our favorite experiences at this home was our interactions with Ben. He’s the sweetest man! And took my husband down to the pond to show him where to fish and boy he was right there were TONS of fish in the pond. This was one of our favorite stays! 8 nights was not long enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on Earth!!

I really struggled with giving this place 5 stars…only because if people realize how much of a gem this location is, it will be completely booked and we definitely plan on coming back!! Ben was so helpful and just a pure delight. We honestly can’t wait to come back!! 10 out 10 highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’re ready to go back!

The cabin was perfect! It had everything we needed and lots of things we didn’t know we needed, but we used. It is a short hike across the property into Mark Twain national forest, and a great bouldering spot at turtlehead rock. The beds were super comfortable, and the setting was beautiful and peaceful. The location, accommodations, thoughtful details, and friendliness and accessibility of the hosts made the stay amazing. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Amazing unit. One of the best I have ever seen. Too bad I only stayed the night and left early the next day. A little hard to find, so be sure to arrive when it's still light outThe only thing is a VRBO problem. VRBO needs to streamline the check in process. The majority of the time I don't get the check in instructions and I have to call the owner to help me out. Thankfully, the host left the front door open for me. When I arrived, there was no cell reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My adult son and I needed a well-deserved break. We brought our three well-behaved pups. Plenty of space to stretch, sniff, walk, run and so much fun to swim in Swan Creek just a short walk from the beautifully furnished cabin with every amenity possible, plus the fixings for breakfast and smores. Firepit was awesome. Gas grill was great. Only downside was well-water -- bring bottled water. No cell service (AT&T) but had internet access via WiFi provided. Krissy and Ben were wonderful and so friendly and accommodating. Sitting and relaxing on the front porch, listening to the birds and bees was so refreshing. WE SO VERY MUCH ENJOYED THE QUIET AND BEAUTY OF THE CABIN, THE AMENITIES AND PROPERTY. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Very remote, if you’re looking for peace and nature this is the place. Host were more than considerate by leaving bare essentials food and snacks for the family. Ive never had that anywhere else. They were easy to contact and replied almost instantly everytime. The lodge has a great setup and just so remote nobody wanted to leave. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up. Will be staying again if im in the area. Very highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will stay here again!

We recently stayed here after Christmas and unfortunately, had to return home 9 hours away after only one night because of an emergency with our daughter. They were very understanding and refunded most of our money. The place was so amazing and there were lots of little extras like milk, eggs, bread, sandwich supplies in the refrigerator and fresh baked molasses cookies. Was very glad that we brought my husband’s four-wheel-drive truck because of the road into the property. We have rescheduled to go back in the spring. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy Remote cabin stay

This was a great place for us to stay while riding the Chadwicks trails. The internet was spotty so if this is a working vacation dont bet on it. The cabin was very well accomaditing with all the little things you would probably forget to bring. It was very clean and orderly. The ac worked well and we stayed comfortably in 100 degree weather. There is also a very nice dog that visits we named him Felipe. He doesnt bite just wants pets and scraps. Overall highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off the beaten path with 5 star stay

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin had everything we could possibly need and then some. Beautifully decorated, clean. The water pressure was great! Loved that we had a washer and dryer to clean our clothes so we didn’t have to over pack! All wood floors were nice for me because I have allergies and I didn’t have one asthma attack while we stayed. The cabin even smells clean if you know what I’m talking about no musty smell like most cabins have. The bedding was very nice soft and kept us comfortable the entire night. The owner was so very nice. We enjoyed the history of the property. There are even some very nice books supplied at the cabin about the area if you want to snuggle up on the couch by the fireplace. This cabin is pretty far out. It took us about an hour to drive into Branson. But that is the charm of this place with it being right on swan creek you can play in the river in the quiet. No one is around you. You can actually see the starts out here and they are breathtaking. If you want to not hear civilization at all and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city this is the place. Our 4 dogs had a blast running around this property! The road in definitely needs a 4 wheel drive truck or all wheel drive vehicle. I would make sure you have a substantial ground clearance under your vehicle. We loved it so much fun just driving in with our teens we crossed creek flows over the road on the way in that made it so much fun. If you look off the side of the gravel road driving in we saw several natural waterfalls that were gorgeous!!!! There are springs everywhere coming up out of the ground along the drive into the property as well. The inside of the cabin can easily fit an entire family group. Plenty of sleeping for a few family’s to join you if you want a place that’s away this is it. We plan on spending many more visits to this beautiful place and making it a yearly stay. Next time we will stay much longer this is the outdoor family’s dream! Plus not sure if it was just our cell service or not but we had none. It was great for the fact that our teens can’t disconnect from them. Here they had no choice. It was great they hated it the first day but then opened up and seemed like we had a really family experience again. I can’t tell you how nice it is without all those distractions out of the way. Getting back to the comforts of being together. It really helped our family. I hope it can help your too. We loved it here! Really loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place we was great!!!! We played and played in the creek which is a 5 min walk from house. Our little grandsons loved it!! The host was so accommodating and helpful! I wish we could have stayed a week i stead of 2 nights!! They did not ask us to do any of the clean up after, which is a big plus to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Gem. It’s off the beaten path and we absolutely loved that! We spent hours wandering around the trails with the dogs. Cabin was very nice and the beds were very comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed to grill out and make breakfast. The ac was extra cold after a long day outside in the 90’s. Swan Creek was a blast to adventure in. All in all we enjoyed this trip and the cabin and surrounding area’s are amazing. Please keep this a secret, it truly is a hidden gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. The road in can be rough and wouldn't suggest it for cars with low clearance. We had an amazing time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026

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