Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!

DarLyn's Retreat is located at the southeast intersection of Hwy 106 and State Rte E. Adjacent to the Ozark National Scenic Riverway Park, it is 2 miles east of Alley Spring and 4 mi west of Eminence. You'll be very close to outfitters supporting the Jack's Fork River and all the fun that can be had--they'll even pick you up right from the house!

+ 10 guests and 2 dogs are welcome!
+ STARLINK high-speed internet!
+ Central heat/air conditioning!
+ NEW! We've just added another 1,000 sq ft of space in our basement to accomodate larger groups! It's beautiful with a new LR with a bar and TV, kitchenette, 2 more BR and a full bath with a shower! Front yard is fenced.

Contact us any time for exceptions or approvals.

Please read all info/rules prior to booking. Thanks and we look forward to hosting your group!

Pet RULES:
- We only allow up to 2 dogs. No cats or other pets allowed. We love dogs! However, dogs can be messy and destructive. You are responsible for managing them and ensuring they do not bring outdoor messes inside and large dogs are not allowed on any furniture. Please clean up after them, inside and outside the house.

ANY extra guests and/ or events/ parties must be *preauthorized* by host and host must be given the exact number of expected guests for billing & emergency purposes. This includes any guests using the house during the day or night.

Any unauthorized guests/ events/ parties may result in immediate eviction with no refund.

- Late check out fee: $20 for every 30 minutes after 10 AM, unless given as a courtesy by host. Late check out is only available on days when no other guests are scheduled to check in.

- There is a Nest Doorbell SECURITY CAMERA at the entrance of DarLyn's Retreat. Any damage to the camera and/ or obstructing the view is grounds for immediate eviction without refund.

- Any damage to or tampering with the WiFi is grounds for immediate eviction without refund. Please do not touch the Starlink router on the bookshelf or Nest Connect plugged into the outlet beneath the wooden bench at the entryway.

- When leaving the property during your stay, ensure all doors are locked.

- Respect property boundaries - Our 20 acres is fenced to the north, east and south. Please do not go beyond into neighboring properties. See graphic of boundaries in photos.

- The utility room with main water shutoff and electric service panel is in the basement. Kids are not allowed in the utility room.

- No Littering - Additional cleaning fees starting at $50 minimum will apply if litter is found on the property after your stay.

- Trash is picked up on Thursday mornings.

- Lawn maintenance may occur during the daytime and is normally limited to 1 hour or less.


The back yard has a campfire area for relaxing while you enjoy the Ozark sky at sunset!

PLEASE - NO large fires and NO fires at all during dry conditions. Water is available from the well head on the north side of the house. A hose is located on the patio and a shovel and hoe are available inside the basement door. Plastic chairs from the patio may be used for the campfire area.

PLEASE enjoy but use great care, be proactive for fire management and cool it to the touch before leaving it. Firewood is nearby, when available. Do not burn cardboard, paper or leaves.

(Personal note: we have seen/experienced small fires spread at extraordinary speeds in dry conditions and light winds!!!)

Garage: The garage is closed off for storage.


We hope you enjoy your stay at DarLyn’s Retreat. PLEASE take care of our home! We love it here and hope you do too!