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

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Spanning the river, a bridge connects two wooded areas.
Cozy room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and dresser, featuring a mirror and decorative accents.
Relax in this inviting living room with a leather sofa, armchair, and coffee table.
Relax in this inviting living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a high ceiling fan.
Relax in this stylish living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, and a large rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Eminence, MO
  • Alley Spring & Mill
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Alley Spring State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Round Spring Cave
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Eminence

In Eminence .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Eminence vacation home, you'll find Alley Spring & Mill and Alley Spring State Park. Roy L. Beck Municipal Golf Course and Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Alley Spring & Mill - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Alley Spring State Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Round Spring Cave - 27 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Echo Bluff State Park - 30 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Rocky Falls - 41 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Leonard Wood, MO (TBN-St. Robert Regional) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dos Rios Mexican Restaurant And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Double O Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ozark Orchard - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!

Property manager

Darrell Davis

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs left unattended must be crated. 2 are avail.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely time

First pulling up plenty of room for parking we had 6 vehicles . Nice shade trees. Home was very clean . Had 16 people and we all found a place to lay our heads . Had two full size fridges one on both levels. Beds very comfortable , kitchen well equipped. Just a nice place overall. Would definitely recommend this place !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet cottage. Would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025