The Dryer House - A Charming Restored Home in a Walkable Neighborhood

I'm Libby, a Springfield Missouri native and owner of The Dryer House. I live next door with my 3 friendly, well mannered dogs. I spent 36 years as a professional horse trainer and riding instructor, working primarily with Arabian and Saddlebred horses. During those years, I traveled extensively to horse shows with my dogs and learned firsthand how difficult it can be to find a comfortable, welcoming place to stay when traveling with pets. That experience shaped how I host and why The Dryer House was designed to be a calm, dog-friendly space for both people and pets. The home is thoroughly cleaned between every stay, with extra care taken after pet visits, so guests without pets can enjoy a fresh and comfortable stay as well. I love hosting and take pride in offering a comfortable, well maintained home where guest can truly unwind.

I chose this neighborhood long before The Dryer House became a short-term rental. I bought my own home next door 26 years ago because I've always loved this area - the tree lined streets, walkability and sense of community which is what truly sets this neighborhood apart. It's the kind of place where neighbors and the Springfield community gather for a Halloween parade. Horse drawn sleigh rides through the neighborhood during the Christmas season. Each June, the area comes alive with the Pickwick Street Fair, celebrating local businesses, art, food, and music. Just a short walk away is Pickwick Place, with locally loved restaurants, shopping and breweries. It's lively yet peaceful neighborhood that feels welcoming, walkable, and genuinely connected - which is exactly why I chose to live here and why sharing it with guests feels so special. Creating a short term rental here was truly a natural extension of choosing this neighborhood for myself.

What makes The Dryer House truly unique is owner-cared-for rather than simply overseen. This isn't a high turnover rental or a managed property - it's a carefully restored home next to my own, in a neighborhood I've loved living in for years. When I remodeled the home, I didn't design it as a rental - I designed it the way I would want to live in it myself. Every choice was made with design, comfort, functionality, and livability in mind, creating a space that feels natural and genuinely welcoming rather than staged. Guests appreciate the private setting, the character of an older home, and the feeling of staying somewhere that is genuinely cared for rather than simply rented.