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Ozarks Home Away from Home

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Ozarks Home Away from Home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ozarks Home Away from Home

The Murrell Family Farm guest house is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast. Located in the rolling hills of the Ozarks in southwest Missouri it's next to the Mark Twain National Forest on a F.S. Scenic Byway and is within minutes of the Ridge Runner and Ozark Trail heads. The beautiful North Fork River is in close proximity and offers many recreation opportunities including swimming, canoeing, rafting, along crystal clear springs and with historic grist mills nearby.
The space
The guest house is the original home of the Murrell family, on the farm that was established in 1929. It is full of history and memorabilia of the family and the Ozarks.
Guest access
The home is complete with kitchen, dining and living space, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, utility room and game room which is also used for storing outdoor cushions etc.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
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

About the area

Map
Willow Springs, MO

What's nearby

  • McGarr Ridge Trailhead - 25 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Ozarks Medical Center - 25 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Missouri State University - West Plains - 28 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Harlin Museum - 29 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Rockbridge Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch - 55 min drive - 60.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ozarks Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Ozarks Home Away from Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ozarks Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ozarks Home Away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ozarks Home Away from Home located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Mark Twain National Forest, North Fork River and McGarr Ridge Trailhead. Buck Park and West Plains Country Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Ozarks Home Away from Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and private
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loree V.

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

Peaceful Country Home

A Missouri century farm that was nostalgic and peaceful. We loved staying here. The perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott U.

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

Great place

Great place for just a quick overnight stay. Loved that you had a ramp to get into the house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Great place

Warm cozy home
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cathrine G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Our vacation was perfect! Everything we were expecting and then some!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Youa X., Milwaukee, WI

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

Serene Close to Nature

Our stay was great! The checkin and checkout process was quick and simple. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your lovely home. The view of not only the property but the drive was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie k.

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

GREAT PLACE

This is second time renting this for Family visit. Very nice and supplied great. Outdoors are beautiful with nice deck. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth W.

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

Stay

This property was quite unique! It had a homie atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

james p.

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

Great

I liked it
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

Great place to unplug!

The property is in a remote spot with beautiful scenery. We were only there for one night, so we didn't have a chance to explore. House was very clean, and stocked with everything you'd need to cook. There is a game room with a pool table and plenty of games to keep everyone entertained without WiFi. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Lovely Time

I am getting ready to take a big exam for work and needed a night away from the house and all my schoolwork to reboot and rest to be ready for the big test day. Being able to hang out at the house and relax and be unplugged was perfect. It’s a sweet little house. Very welcoming with beautiful surroundings. We will definitely hook again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terra H.

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

There was four of us adults that were suppose to come with me but i was the only that went.

I loved it, it was very peaceful my 2 dogs loved the yard room. Im from Illinois and live in the country but we have a lot of traffic this place felt like i was the only one out there but it was nice i would rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH M., LESLIE mo

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

Very Homie feel

Feels like staying at Grandma's house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024