Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.
Choyia’s Place on Kings River
This unique passive solar home was built by retired Air Force Lt. Colonel A.J. Smith and his wife Choyia in the early 90’s. They loved the area and wanted to share its beauty with their friends and visitors. We want to do the same. This 7000 sq.ft. home sits on the banks of the Kings River. It is great for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The home has a very large kitchen and the dining area can seat 25 for meals. There are 5 bedrooms in the home, three have king beds and private baths. There is a bunk room that sleeps 6. The house sleeps 16 comfortably. There are 2 bar areas, a game room with pool table, game table and cozy seating area around fireplace. There is an exercise room with equipment and 6 person hot tub. A nice sun room is attached for morning coffee and a great place to read. There is a solarium with plants to bring the outside in. Choyia’s place is 25 minutes from historic Eureka Springs. 20 minutes from the beautiful Dogwood Canyon and around 45 minutes from Branson Mo. and Silver Dollar City. If you want to float the river we can refer you to a local Canoe rental service. If you would like, we can provideva grocery pickup for you so you will have everything you need when you arrive. We want you to relax and have a wonderful time and come back again and again.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Berryville
Located in Berryville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Saunders Museum and Heritage Center Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carroll County Golf Course and Eureka Springs Brewery. Travelling with kids? Consider Persimmon Hill Farm and Promised Land Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pilot Knob Conservation Area - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
Cosmic Cavern - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
Onyx Cave - 22 min drive - 15.7 km
Getting around
Branson, MO (BKG) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 20 min drive
Jamie’s Restaurant & Sports Grill - 21 min drive
Pizza Hut - 19 min drive
Subway - 20 min drive
Office Pub - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River. located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Table Rock Lake, Pilot Knob Conservation Area and Cosmic Cavern. Mark Twain National Forest and Berryville City Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Check in was super easy, loved the cookies and the welcome letter in the kitchen. Kitchen is full service with no need to eat out if you dont want to. The house was great.
Great stay for our large group of Harley riders. Need to mention that this house is almost a mile down a gravel road for those who visit on 2 wheels. Not the best situation, especially after a rainfall. This doesn't take away from the accomiations and wonderful host.
Owner was fabulous. Property was spotless. Layout suited our needs. Everyone was talking about visiting next year. Easy river access, great hot tub, quiet solar in which to relax.
Alane K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie
4 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Roomy, quiet, gorgeous setting, fantastic for group of all ages.
This house was absolutely perfect for our family of 10 and our 2 labs. There was so much room to spread out. We enjoyed having the pool table, darts and hot tub to use. We swam in the river multiple tunes and access from the property was so convenient. Our host was amazing and very prompt. Highly recommend!!!
Our stay was great. The area is amazing amd Debbie was super helpful! We accidentally locked ourselves out and she was able to come and rescue us! This location is quiet and disconnected which was just what we needed!
We had so much fun staying here! We loved how secluded it was but close enough to run into town if we forgot something. I loved that we could just walk down to the river and the water was crystal clear. The views from the deck were spectacular. Would definitely recommend for a getaway.
Enjoyed the opportunity to stay in a house that allowed multiple family members to stay together with enough space for everyone. Thank you for a beautiful home!
My husband and I with our 3 kids and their spouses along with 7 grands booked for a long weekend. Suffice to say it wasn’t long enough!!The house is amazing and Debbie was Johnny on the spot with her responses. We lived the fact that it was nestled back in the woods right on the river. Debbie has thought of everything you might need for your stay and supplied it abundantly. To say she has gone above and beyond to make your stay awesome is an understatement. We will definitely be staying here again.
Choyia is the perfect location for family or friends gatherings. It is exactly as advertised and even better. Debbie is an amazing hostess who greatly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this VRBO location. We plan to return as often as possible.
This was the best appointed VRBO that we have stayed at in years. There was plenty of room for people to spread out, but also big enough kitchen/ dining/ living area to accommodate all of us in one general area. We had a great time, the views were great and I would love to return in warmer weather to see the river. weather
Every year we take all the grown children and grands on a trip for Christmas. The house was beautifully decorated and room for all of us. Plenty of towels, snacks, kitchen has everything you need, games and a peaceful, gorgeous setting by the river.
This property exceeded our expectations. Plenty of space and you can’t beat the location. The river was too low to float which was our plan but we caught plenty of fish just down from the house. Can’t recommend enough. Thanks for the great weekend.
Wonderful house for our family trip. My husband and I and our adult children and their significant others gathered to spend time together. This was a great place that gave each of us our own space as well as space to all gather together. It worked beautifully for all of us.
“Awesome” was the first impression of the house when we walked in. We were not disappointed at all. We would definitely return when we are in the area again.
The property was amazing. The pictures don’t do it justice.The host thought of everything. Her communication was fantastic. The house was beautiful and had tons of extras! The sodas, fruit and snacks were a wonderful surprise. Highly recommend this property.
Mandy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Debbie Schlemmer
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests