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African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces

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A serene garden with a pond, a stone bridge, and a wooden building with a traditional design.
A spa area with a stone wall, a hot tub, and skylights.
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a table set for four.
A rustic interior with a stone wall, a hanging chandelier, a sofa, and a wooden table.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with outdoor views.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Springfield, MO
  • Place, Battlefield Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Missouri State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

About this property

African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces

Discover the charm of the African Queen. Located on 4 acres with a private pond, enjoy your own sanctuary. Inside you'll find a hot tub in the Bluff Room, kitchen with a fireplace and indoor grill, a master bedroom with a gas fireplace and aquarium and views from every room. Outside, there's plenty of room to roam and play. Take a dip in the pond, kick back on the kayaks or enjoy the serenity the gardens have to offer. Make the African Queen your next getaway for a memorable experience.
Upon entering the massive custom front door made in the 1820s and sourced from Goa India, you'll find 500, 000 mosaic pieces of carefully assembled oak, walnut and ebony wood floor, including the 20,000-piece African crocodile. Every room is in this African-themed colorful home is designed to enjoy the view of the gardens and waters.

The open and spacious kitchen has a living room with a day bed, dining room and amazing view of the lake with a 15" African Warrior statue. The kitchen counter is made of 4" thick Carthage stone. Please enjoy the wood burning fireplace with an attached indoor grill for those cold winter nights in the Ozarks.

Then you can snuggle on up in the Bluff Room which has a full sized, custom, copper hot tub which is built within the Earth's natural rock for a nice nightcap. This room is also equipped with a treadmill and an electric rebounder for the fitness enthusiast.

The Library Room creatively invites the outside in with a glass bottom floor overlooking the private lake and waterfowl beneath. The room features an African hut theme with live plants from Africa and authentic African motif and spears.

Each bedroom floor is made from teak wood strips taken from a 1750s building in Indonesia.

The guest bedroom has an amazing view of the mountain and water features. The bath has a huge, hammered copper soaking tub that makes this room a visitor's relaxation dream.

The master bedroom has two private balconies and showcases a 260-gallon fish tank. It also has gas fireplace, a sitting room with a daybed and a private nook for morning coffee overlooking the canal on rainy days.

The full-sized master bath has double vanities and two sinks made from 1000-year-old petrified wood and a huge walk-in shower with built in seating for two and a one-of-a-kind toilet where you'll feel like the King (or Queen) of the Jungle.

Practically every inch of the outside garden has fruit trees, medicinal plants, herbs, berries and beautiful plants for your pleasure. Please feel free to eat from any tree or pick your own fresh bouquet. Last but not least, there are 2 ponds with goldfish, water features, turtles, an otter and occasional visits from wild geese. Enjoy a nice swim or kayaking on your own private lake on those warm summer days.
Located in Springfield, MO close to Bass Pro Shop and the Wonders of Wildlife Natural Museum and Aquarium. Springfield offers so many dining and shopping options, you'll have plenty to do when you venture out and about. Branson is just 45 minutes away for easy day trip to enjoy all the shows, shopping and attractions it has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 99-1082075
Property # 4150143vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Springfield

Southeast Springfield, a neighbourhood in Springfield, is home to this holiday home. Springfield Art Museum and Springfield Contemporary Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Enterprise Park Lanes and Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium and Springfield Cardinals are also worth visiting.
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Springfield, MO

What's nearby

  • Battlefield Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Missouri State University - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Springfield Expo Center - 13 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Express - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces ?

As of 12 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces on 11 Feb, 2027 start from S$1,470, 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 African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is African Queen, Private Lake, swim, kayak, hot tub, indoor grill, 2 fireplaces located?

Located in Southeast Springfield, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Battlefield Mall and within 3 miles (5 km) of Springfield National Cemetery and Enterprise Park Lanes. Mercy Hospital Springfield and Clarke Surgical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here and we had a few issues that were regrettable but we enjoyed the fireplace and a nice 2 nights on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique and lovely home—enjoyed the hot tub, gardens and grounds and the fireplace so much we didn’t really adventure out much—it was fantastic)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While walking through the gardens, my daughter turned to me and said, “Dad, this is the most beautiful place you’ve ever taken me.” We made a pact to visit each other here at the African Queen around this same time every year. I’ll sum my stay up in 4 words: beauty, rest, healing & love.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Afriican Queen is an amazing property and what a privilege that it is shared as a VRBO! It is certainly unique and has so many special touches, like the King and Queen plush bath robes. I only marked down on the check-in process because I would have liked the info a little sooner than the day before, just to help in the planning, and in the cost, just because of the 1500 refundable deposit. But I also understand many items on the property are one-of-a-kind—like the lights made of huge horns. One suggestion— I think it would help if labels were put on the light switches. There are so many of them and it is hard to find which ones go with what light. Also, a little more thorough directions on running some things would be helpful, like the dishwasher start button is on the right even though it says start on the left as well. Overall, what an amazing time, and the beaver family in the pond made it magical!! I would suggest not coming in the middle of a drought, but the landscaping was still pretty amazing! Good job on keeping all of those plants alive!! The rain the last day was a welcome relief and added to the beauty! A note on that, the sliding glass door area in front did allow quite a lot of water in from the rain. It didn’t hurt the floor, but I thought the owner would want to know that. I think it leaked from the top between the door and wall. But the wind did blow hard for a while. We will not forget our awesome time!! What a joy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful and unique home

The home was so beautiful and unique! The grounds were spectacular and the fountain was mesmerizing. We enjoyed the beautiful landscaping from every window. It was breathtaking! The table tennis was a welcome surprise!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This could be a 10 out of 10, look at the pictures. But I’m only going to give it a 7 out of 10. -2 because the floors were very dirty. If you walked barefoot from one side of the house to the other the bottom of your feet were black with dirt. Several areas had big cobwebs up on the ceiling. -1 more for several minor maintenance items seamed neglected.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from Author on 27 Feb, 2025
Thank you for the feedback. As one of our very 1st reservations at the African Queen, we appreciate the input and have definitely learned so much. We have new housekeeping and steps in place to prevent this from happening again. We hope you'll allow us to show you this by coming back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat in the heart of Springfield Close to shopping, restaurants, highways and easy to find! Enjoyed with grandkids daily visits —running in the grass, listening to birds and bullfrogs, watching deer climb down the bluff and playing in puddles in the spillway. I loved drinking coffee by the fountain in early morning!! My husband enjoyed the hot tub and giving fishing lessons to the oldest granddaughter
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing peaceful oasis! So very unquie. Simply Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Winfrey

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Why they chose this property

My love of nature

What makes this property unique

One of a kind African experience, The glass bottom floor brings the nature inside. The natural health benefits of relaxing in pure copper! Both the hot tub and the soaking tub are pure copper. The serene environment including the 260 gallon fish aquarium in the bedroom. The 2 fireplaces and so much more.

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