Hands down, The Well is the best thing going for Ava, MO. If you are passing through and don't stay here you will be doing yourself a disservice. The Well offers yoga, steam room, organic coffee, and a clean/comfortable sleep space. You can even pop into the store for some of the finest brands of yoga gear and clothes. It brings a bit of city comfort to this tiny town. Across the way is a natural market with anything you might need on your stay. Megan is a warm and kind host and went out of her way to make sure we were having a good experience. We would definitely visit again and recommend the space to anyone visiting Ava.

If you find yourself needing to stay in or near Ava, MO, this is the place! Megan's room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The bed is a trundle which sleeps two and both mattresses were extremely comfortable. The room is small but has enough space for the essentials, and the attached bathroom was great! We stayed here while visiting Baker Creek Farms which was about 25 minutes north in Mansfield, MO. There is a great diner a block down the street, Haros Brothers, where we had breakfast. Megan made the whole experience quick and easy. Can't ask for anything more in a host and place to stay!

Lovely place and town

Megan's place was very clean, cute decor and welcoming. Very European style which we loved! Right on the town square with easy access to everything in town. Didn't get to catch a yoga class at her studio this time but hope to in the future!

We stayed 3 nights with our 2 kids, primary and elementary school aged. It was a wonderful place to stay with kids. Quiet and restful, but with a lively ranch feel. My kids loved seeing all the animals, and helping with chores. It is fairly remote, and you will be unplugged, but that we what we were looking for. Claire and Myke could not have been better hosts.

This was a great vacation to disconnect and relax! Claire and Myke were available anytime we needed/wanted but they also let us relax, explore the nature, sleep, cook, etc. Their house felt like our house when we stayed and it was very comfortable. This was our first air bnb experience and I'm not sure it can be topped! This house was was a bit hard to find, but once you do.... you won't regret it. We stayed 3 nights and it was perfect. I definitely recommend staying more than 1 night because there is so much nature and peace to take in while you're here. The house is beyond beautiful. It's like something out of a movie. I definitely plan to visit Dockley Ranch again!

What can I say but echo the other superlative reviews from previous guests? In any case, let me add my voice to the chorus of praise for this gem, hidden DEEP in the Ozarks. The cabin is rustic yet modern, with a spacious, open floor plan. The hospitality of both Myke and Claire was only overshadowed by the charm of their two girls. Myke cooked a delicious meal for us and we dined with their family, sharing food and interesting conversation. It may help to know that the guest quarters are on the second floor and the hosts sleep in the living quarters in the basement, so there is ample privacy and space for all parties concerned. If for whatever reason you need to find lodging in this neck of the woods, by all means consider this property.

Claire and Myke were the perfect hosts. They made us feel very welcome. Their farm is a beautiful piece of the Ozarks. We enjoyed the stay there and would love to return. It was the perfect location, close enough to Branson and Springfield to go in for the day, but a retreat from all the tourist attractions at the end of the day. If you like the outdoors; there are plenty of hiking trails and small towns to explore close by. I would highly recommend spending some time at Dockley Ranch.

An absolutely stunning house with beautiful surroundings. Claire, Myke and the kids all made us feel super welcome, we just wished we could've stayed longer to do more exploring. Would love to return at some point.

We stayed at Claire's place for 2 nights on a road trip to North Carolina. What a beautiful house ! Really which we could have stayed an week or month to properly explore the area. Maybe we will stop for longer on the trip back to Dallas.

Such a great visit. Beautiful house and setting, great conversations with the host, and such playing with their girls and cats and dogs. Clean, accommodating, super nice, and interesting. Couldn't ask for a better stay.

this house is amazing, located in a beautiful mountain, everything is perfect. a wanderfull stay for us!

Are stay at Fox Trot was perfect. They have really thought of everything, very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again when we are back in town. Thank you again guys.

The place was nice. The hosts were friendly. I would not recommend the Stallion room as it had no windows. And honestly, I'll just drive to Springfield next time. Other than a decent Mexican restaurant, the town has nothing but a few fast food restaurants and a lot of empty buildings. The prettiest thing in town is the view from the cemetery on the hill.

Loved this cozy warm cabin feel!! My daughter and I slept extremely well on the memory foam beds. Loved the decor too!! The breakfast and friendly hospitality were "the best"!! The tiny chapel adds to the whole atmosphere!! Loved it all and will come back when we can for sure!! Looks to be a great place for a church group retreat as well!!

We had a quiet and restful stay in a beautiful log home built by the owners. The beds were comfortable, the food was good and filling, and David and Madlyn were wonderful hosts interested in making us comfortable. We took advantage of an evening meal as posted on their website and again enjoyed Madlyn's great cooking. If you want a quiet serene out of the way place to stay with great hosts, we highly recommend this place, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

I stayed one week at Madlyn's place. The house is approximately 30 minutes east of Springfield in a rural farming country living community. My stay was fabulous! Madlyn and her husband were extremely friendly and personable. Breakfast every morning was excellent and coffee ready when I got up. Conversation with them both was fantastic! I joined them for sundary service at 1:00pm and even played guitar with David for the service. I was the only one in attendance the day I was there, but it was wonderful and intimate. If you prefer city life and close to activities, this is not the place for you. However if you prefer to be away from town and commuting distance with a more quiet atmosphere and be treated like family, then this is the place you want. I loved it and made new friends in the process. I would love to stay with them any time I visit the Springfield area in the future. Thank you Madlyn and David! I look forward to the next time. John Bronson

I travel quite a lot using airbnb, and communication with the host is critical. Madlyn has been fabulous, by phone or email, regarding what it takes to have a very comfortable stay. Thank you very much Madlyn.

Claire and Myke are great hosts and they have a lovely home. Very welcoming and comfortable. We really enjoyed staying there and would do so again.

We loved our stay at Dockley Ranch. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The Jacuzzi tub was amazing. The family wonderful. The nature glorious. Claire was very friendly and generous. The entire family was a pleasure to meet. Aspen, their 10 year old daughter, made us a wonderful omelette for breakfast one morning. She also favored us with a couple of selections on her violin. Claire took us on a walk that was wonderful. We saw the waterfall, one of the springs, and a very sweet tiny house with a fantastic view. We enjoyed being off the electronic grid for awhile and having good conversations. As Vic stated "You sure can't get anything like this a a motel." We hope to go back again sometime in the Spring.

A top pick! Staying at the ranch was like staying with old friends. Claire & Myke are so nice. The property is gorgeous, be sure to take the walk down to the waterfall. The animals are interesting and entertaining. The location is a great central point for exploring the area.

Claire is a great host. This was my second stay. The room is very comfortable.

Our stay with Claire and family was a special treat and adventure. We LOVED it. It was worth the drive in from the the main, paved roads. Lovely environment and luxurious room, really. My granddaughter got to interact with the animals which she loved. A lovely family in a gorgeous place. Very restful, too! We so enjoyed our stay and interacting with Claire and family.

Claire and Myke were great hosts, with a beautiful home, and lovely Log Cabin Cottage for us. Loved hiking on their 80 acres spread. Very relaxing time.

This place is just as advertised. It's a lovely, quiet den of coziness in the beautiful, remote highlands of the Missouri Ozarks. Chickens, goats, alpaca, dogs and cats (all outdoors) add to the atmosphere of being on a working farm which is being continually improved by owners who clearly love the place and want to share it with guests. Hiking trails, interesting landscape and absolute quiet make this a perfect place to relax, read, get away from the cell phone, email and social media. It is one of the few places that offers utter silence-no traffic from highways, no regular jets overhead, a soundscape as pristine as the starry sky above this place at night. Ideal for someone looking for a quiet place to read, write, draw or paint, there is also much to see within a few miles. We highly recommend the Oldfield Opry, where every Saturday night, locals gather for a simple, delicious supper and for a home-grown show of country music and bluegrass - a real treasure. There is so much to to enjoy about this place, but suffice it to say, it's loveliness is matched by the warmth of the hosts. Mitch Lee & Gael Martin

We only had one night to stay, but wish we had more. Claire and Myke are outstanding hosts and really fun to visit with. Their beautiful log home sits on a nice setting and the room was perfect for a good night's sleep. Total peace and quiet and a great place to just plain relax. Loved it!!

Stayed in the cabin. Beautiful view. Hosts were great and enjoyed the morning conversation and coffee at the main house with other guests. Would stay there again.

Claire invited us to stay in the main house (also available on AirBnB) due to several pesky wasps near the cabin and we had a wonderful stay. They were very kind and gave us a tour around their property. We enjoyed meeting the baby goats and seeing their little waterfall.

Our group of 4 really enjoyed our stay at Claire and Mike's cabin. They were super hospitable! They gave us a tour of the farm, their animals, the waterfall, etc. Even though it was his birthday, Mike came up to our cabin to see if we needed anything (oil for the tiki lamps and stuff). All in all, great stay. Would definitely come back again!

The view from the cabin is beautiful! Claire and Mike were great hosts. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Dockley Ranch.

This cabin is tucked back, far away from any traffic or even neighbors...and the remoteness of the location provides a very unique experience that you won't get anywhere else with gorgeous scenery, private hiking opportunities and lots of peace and quiet. Mike and Claire were amazing, attentive hosts and their place is very family friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at their cabin and definitely plan on going back!!! I HIGHLY recommend this special place in the Ozarks.

Awesome quiet place hosts are great! Showed up late at night way later than we expected and they were still up waiting on us and very friendly!!

This is a beautiful location, it would be hard to take a photo that would do it justice. The hosts are great guys, very friendly and generous. We enjoyed our walks, hikes and spending time at the waterfall. You can buy eggs too, and they are delicious! It is deep in the country, so outside of the cabin bug spray is a must! We really enjoyed ourselves in this cozy "tiny house". It's a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, breathe the clean air, cook your food on the fire and just disconnect from the "everyday". This is basically all the best parts of camping, but with a real bed. We will be back for sure. If you're looking for peace and quiet you can find it here. The hosts are really friendly if you go find them at the main house, but they do give you your space.

Everything about this place was amazing. The cabin was so cute and very comfortable. Loved all of the animals and the hiking and the views. Even though it poured down rain while we were there it was still a great experience. Claire was so nice and her husband too. Definitely recommend staying here.

This listing doesn't really convey just how idyllic an experience we had at High View Farm. The property is farmlike, but the most beautiful and gracious farm I've ever seen. The hosts are farmers, but with the capacity to cross that cultural divide as though it didn't exist. Our visit here was truly a beautiful interpretation of "sustainable agriculture" for the city person. Susan offered to prepare us dinner on our arrival, and it was sublime. She and William spent much valuable time answering our questions and showing us their plants, gardens, and animals. If we had been able to stay longer, we would have witnessed the birth of a calf. I don't know how I will be able to get back to Fordland, but I would like to spend a week there next time. I would like to mention that the home does not show as well in photos as it does in life. It is a lovingly and carefully restored ancestral farm house in Susan's family. I expected it to have, well, elements of rural life that are not our most-cherished elements (bugs, for example, skunks, and, well, old-age.). This was not the case. It was very, very clean and up-to-date; it was sort of time-capsule in the very best sense of that word. Beg Susan to show you her canning cupboard, with rows and rows of preserved fruit and vegetable, just like you read about in books. Beautiful!

Book this place ! Don't even think twice about it. You will love the warm welcome, the most wonderful food you can imagine! Seriously the food will have your tastebuds dancing for joy. It's peaceful, super clean, private, and a tranquil setting. William and Susan are amazing host! Don't miss out on this opportunity. We will be back for sure! Blessed by this experience.

The house is on a working farm, so unique in that aspect. A real bonus was the fine breakfast and snacks for our early morning departure.

They were very welcoming. We enjoyed being out in the country on a working farm.

The host was available to answer any questions we had. She stopped by one time to bring us fresh towels. Very nice and helpful. The property is beautiful and it was very peacefully staying at Lauren's place. The inside is very comfortable. The bathrooms and showers are very nice. We really enjoyed the claw foot bathtub!

Coming from Chicago this was the perfect peaceful getaway! The cottage is beautiful (inside and out) and sits amidst stunning views of the countryside. Would highly recommend as the ideal mix of nature and luxury.

Absolutely LOVED our time here! The house is a beautiful, clean, charming farmhouse seated in the middle of gorgeous acreage. It was wonderful waking up to the sunrise over the hills and barns every morning. The price per night is beyond excellent for the quality of environment. The hostess was extremely kind and went above and beyond to help my stay and finding local resources. We couldn't recommend this place more!!

Very nice experience. The house is in a beautiful location and very quiet. When we arrived the house was warm and very clean. Would stay again and recommend to others. Thank you for a nice, relaxing place to stay, Lauren!

My wife and I loved our stay here. Lauren was a great host and the house was in great shape. It was updated and comfy inside and we loved walking around on the beautiful property (creeks, bluffs, views, barn). Great relaxing getaway. No cell service but made it easier to turn everything off and get refreshed.

This is a great place to stay. Excellent value. If you want to unplug and relax, this is the place to do it. Full kitchen, comfortable beds, excellent shower and bath. The house is surrounded by pastures. At night, sit out on the deck and look at stars and fireflies, listen to the frogs, crickets, owls and whip-poor-wills. Great spot for birding. I even was lucky enough to see the cutest Bob-White quail family! And an epic aerial battle between a red tailed hawk and two swifts. The house was spotlessly clean. I only stayed for two nights, but wish I could stay longer. It's close enough to Hartville where there is a grocery store, gas station and cafe with wifi, but isolated and removed enough to have privacy and solitude. Keep in mind, this place is RURAL, so if you have a problem with bees or cows or gravel roads or normal country surroundings, this won't be for you. But if you're ok with a country setting, this place is very nice.

We stayed here for a girls weekend. We were all a bit stressed from active lives and this place is exactly what the doctor ordered! Tranquil, secluded and beautiful! The farmhouse has been redone, the private walking trails were wonderful and the lack of internet and phone is exactly what all of us needed. We all needed to go offline for a long weekend and this was perfect!!! We plan to go back next year :-)

The quintessential farm home! It was lovely and we wished we could've spent more time hanging out on the farm land- the dogs loved romping around on the beautiful grounds- and I loved the timeless antique pieces in the home! Since we were getting in late, Lauren provided step by step instructions which were very much appreciated!!!

Jennifer was right there to greet us at the door. It was like visiting family. Jennifer showed us the house and invited to use all the rooms, kitchen and the den with the TV. She made us some hot tea and chatted over dinner. She then surprised us with a home made breakfast in the morning. We will fondly think of her over the holidays and will definitely return as we travel in that direction again.

Jennifer and her husband offer a comfortable, welcoming, "at home" place to stay. Not a place for those who want the latest updates, but a place with a very comfortable bed and friendly hosts. They were so accommodating to us as a couple on a cross-country bicycle ride--access to laundry facilities and supplies, safe location for our bicycles, breakfast supplies, hot coffee & iced tea, and good visits.

Jennifer and her husband made our stay easy, simple and stess free. We enjoyed our morning conversations and getting to know them. They are very kind and generous and would definitely stay with them again.

Jennifer and her husband were very kind. The rooms were perfect. We would definitely stay again.

Jennifer is a gracious hostess. She was very helpful in every way. We had a most comfortable stay.

Lovely house, clean, quiet residential neighborhood, about 20 minutes from downtown Springfield. Great value.

Nick is a great host, he was very prompt if I needed any assistance and his professionalism could not have been any greater! I would not think twice about using him in the future.

Nicolas is a awesome host. Communicated well the entire time and his place was very clean, cozy, and spacious in a nice neighborhood. I would recommend anyone to stay here and I would definitely stay again.

Great location!!! Close to Springfield, close to Branson. Comfy beds and a quiet neighborhood. Garage parking was an unexpected bonus.

This place was everything it was supposed to be and more. Nicholas has a very nice place here, quiet neighborhood, well-stocked and very clean. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be looking at his other properties in Springfield in the near future. Five stars!

Nicholas's place was perfect for us! We were in town for a wedding in Springfield. Rather than pay $$$ for an expensive hotel, we opted to stay just a few minutes out of town. The bed is comfy, the shower was hot. It was very nice having keyless entry/code to enter. Strong wifi. Felt very safe and was quiet in a nice neighborhood. Great location. Took us only 20 minutes to get to local restaurants (try Blaack Sheep Burger!). Right off of interstate. McDonalds only minutes away for a quick coffee or biscuit in the am. If we're ever back in this area we will stay again for sure!

Nicholas' place was perfect! It's located in a quiet neighborhood with easy highway access. The home is comfortable and homey and it's nicely decorated in warm, inviting tones. Nicholas was very easy to work with and also very accessible, he responded quickly to any questions! We couldn't ask for a better host, we'll definitely look to Nicholas for our future stays in Springfield!!

我不能说杰米和阿莫斯和爱他们带到奥沙克量足够美好的事物。整个酒店确实是美丽的,他们已经建立了社区,甚至更好。有两个蒙古包,甲板(伟大的瑜伽 - 在确保杰米实践愿意与大家分享),一个真棒室外厨房,花园,喂鸡,池塘,小溪,他们就完成温室的工作!丘陵和明星伸展至于眼睛能看到的。我会回来的,多年来,不能等待,看看这个宅基地如何继续增长。

Primitive dwelling on camp site; I just wish there was a comfortable place to sit or a hammock or something? We didn't end up hiking because the grass was high and we didn't want chiggers/tics. Neat campsite though, and cool house. Bed is not comfortable though; it's really like sleeping on the ground. Bring bug spray!

Our stay was very nice. It's good to get away from things and have a family vacation.

Lee was very helpful and welcoming. He provided us with great directions and a nice breakfast. The cabin was great. Very clean and nice inside and in a beautiful setting.

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I had the best time at the cabin! I went for a personal retreat to do some writing and get some space. The area is beautiful, Lee and Lu are super nice and the cabin had absolutely everything I needed in it - the value of what they are offering is amazing, about half the cost of everything I was looking at. Can't wait to visit again!

We loved our stay here! Our hosts made us feel at home and the cabin was quaint and relaxing. The sunrise views were beautiful! We loved the daily fresh baked treats. The cabin was very clean and comfortable, with every little detail thoughtfully placed. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!

Lu and Lee are great host. Very friendly and the baked goods were wonderful. A fabulous place to get "unplugged ". Really firm mattress. Really enjoyed watching the bird feeder.

Lee and Lu are the best hosts and the nicest people in the world. The cabin is cute and comfy and the location is perfect for anyone looking for a quiet getaway, but close enough to attractions to add variety.