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4 bedrooms 0+ bathrooms Sleeps 10 223.0 sq m
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Noel, MO
- Bluff Dwellers Cavern2 min walk
- Elk River Golf Course5 min drive
- Elk River9 min drive
- Fayetteville, AR (XNA-Northwest Arkansas Regional)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Room 2
1 King Bed
Room 3
1 Queen Bed
Room 4
1 King Bed
1 half bathroom
Guest bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Farmhouse in the country
Located just 2 miles south of Noel on Highway 59 and nestled between the bluffs and Bluff Dwellers Cave is The Cavern Inn. The limestone house was home to C. Arthur Browning, who discovered Bluff Dwellers Cave in 1925. This limestone house was originally built in the late 1920’s and as the family grew, an addition was added which almost doubled the size of the home. What was once 5 bedrooms upstairs has been converted into 3 rooms, each with its own private bathroom. In addition to the kitchen and open living room, the main floor has a queen bedroom which is handicap accessible. Upstairs there are two king bedrooms and one queen. Linens and towels are provided. There's a room upstairs, no bed but has a sofa; could easily throw two sleeping bags down or an air mattress.
Central heat and air is throughout the house as the upstairs was updated February 2023.
Noel is known for beautiful cliffs and limestone overhangs along Missouri Highways 59 & 90 as it winds along the Elk River. Elk River offers lot of opportunities in Noel for river rafting, canoeing, and kayaking so it’s close enough for adventure and far enough to qualify as a true escape! Fall is particularly beautiful when the trees are vivid with an autumn palette of red, orange, gold, and brown. The Inn offers breathtaking views of the bluffs and pond. Modern amenities include Wi-fi, tv, (no cable), dvd player, and private bathrooms.
The common area is expansive and occupies most of the main floor. Windows surround the room. The kitchen is at the back of the house and has windows on three sides affording breath-taking views of the wooded area.
You’ll enjoy sitting out on the patio. It’s awesome with a granite inlaid floor and ornate ceiling fan to circulate the air. The back patio has a BBQ grill, but you'll need to provide your own charcoal. There's also a fire pit and some benches. Wood for burning is usually available.
Nearby attractions include Crystal Bridges (45 minutes), Precious Moments (1 hour) Roaring River State Park (1.5 hours), Grand Lake 'O the Cherokee (45 minutes) and numerous sites for canoeing and rafting are within 2 to 5 miles of The Cavern Inn. Branson, MO is a little over 2 hours and Eureka Springs, AR is about 1.5 hours.
Central heat and air is throughout the house as the upstairs was updated February 2023.
Noel is known for beautiful cliffs and limestone overhangs along Missouri Highways 59 & 90 as it winds along the Elk River. Elk River offers lot of opportunities in Noel for river rafting, canoeing, and kayaking so it’s close enough for adventure and far enough to qualify as a true escape! Fall is particularly beautiful when the trees are vivid with an autumn palette of red, orange, gold, and brown. The Inn offers breathtaking views of the bluffs and pond. Modern amenities include Wi-fi, tv, (no cable), dvd player, and private bathrooms.
The common area is expansive and occupies most of the main floor. Windows surround the room. The kitchen is at the back of the house and has windows on three sides affording breath-taking views of the wooded area.
You’ll enjoy sitting out on the patio. It’s awesome with a granite inlaid floor and ornate ceiling fan to circulate the air. The back patio has a BBQ grill, but you'll need to provide your own charcoal. There's also a fire pit and some benches. Wood for burning is usually available.
Nearby attractions include Crystal Bridges (45 minutes), Precious Moments (1 hour) Roaring River State Park (1.5 hours), Grand Lake 'O the Cherokee (45 minutes) and numerous sites for canoeing and rafting are within 2 to 5 miles of The Cavern Inn. Branson, MO is a little over 2 hours and Eureka Springs, AR is about 1.5 hours.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Noel
Located in Noel, this holiday home is in a rural area. Elk River Golf Course and Branchwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Sugar Creek State Park and Bluff Dwellers Cavern. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Noel, MO
What's nearby
- Bluff Dwellers Cavern - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Elk River Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
- Elk River - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - 41 min drive - 53.6 km
- Walmart Headquarters - 42 min drive - 54.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lodge Cafe - 4 min drive
- Creekside Bar - 2 min drive
- Shadow Lake - 3 min drive
- Riverside Station - 4 min drive
- Cotton Eyed Joe's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ann Bunch

Ray and I are "retired" and part owners of Bluff Dwellers Cave and The Cavern Inn. Ray's grandpa discovered the cave and it is still run by the family. We are the 3rd generation. We stay really busy in the spring and summer since we do most of the mowing and quite a bit of the weed eating on the grounds. When his mom, youngest daughter of Arthur, passed away in 2015, Ray took over management of the cave and inn. His brother and sister are silent partners. Ray's been in the distribution/logistics field most of his life.
Ray was raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Wichita State. Ann grew up in Andale, KS and met Ray while attending Wichita State. Ray's career choice has relocated us several times - from Wichita to Victorville, CA and then Bedford TX, Evansville, IN, West Chester, OH, Pleasant Hill, MO, Duncan, OK and now retiring here in Noel, MO. We have two boys, both married, and 5 grandchildren that are the joys of our life.
Ray always told his aunt Kathleen and his mom, Reita, that he had a desire to keep the cave in the family he's doing that.
Ray was raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Wichita State. Ann grew up in Andale, KS and met Ray while attending Wichita State. Ray's career choice has relocated us several times - from Wichita to Victorville, CA and then Bedford TX, Evansville, IN, West Chester, OH, Pleasant Hill, MO, Duncan, OK and now retiring here in Noel, MO. We have two boys, both married, and 5 grandchildren that are the joys of our life.
Ray always told his aunt Kathleen and his mom, Reita, that he had a desire to keep the cave in the family he's doing that.
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