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In the Ozark Mountains...on the Crystal Clear Black River!

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A wooden deck with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a lake and forested hills.
A wooden room with a bed, dresser, and a lamp.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a sofa, a chair, a fireplace, and a television.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 19•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Black, MO
  • Place, Johnson's Shut-ins State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Elephant Rocks State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

In the Ozark Mountains...on the Crystal Clear Black River!

Reserve your beautiful Ozark experience within easy access of top Missouri attractions. Enjoy this peaceful country retreat just over two hours from the St. Louis area in the scenic Ozark mountains of Missouri. This private, backcountry log home rental is the perfect place to get away from it all and relax.

This fully furnished home has breathtaking panoramic views of the Ozark Mountains. Enjoy a perfect sunrise from a huge 50' covered front porch with a porch swing and chairs. This spacious cabin has plenty of room, so it's perfect for your family gathering or group.

Situated on 160 acres of private land in the Missouri Ozarks, you can enjoy swimming in the crystal clear Black River at a secluded beach with a private entrance, viewing the birds and the wildflowers, fishing in a private pond, which has a paddleboat, and much more! It is located near Missouri's best attractions, including Johnson Shut-ins State Park, Elephant Rocks State Park and the Ozark Trail. Canoes and rafts are also available in nearby Lesterville, Missouri along with horseback riding.

Keywords: Log Home, Ozarks

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Seek approval for large events more than max amt.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No discharging of firearms or fireworks at the property.
No ATV's without written permission from owner and signed release upon arrival
We cannot do Sunday check ins, and you must pay 2 days at weekend rates, either Sat. and Sun., or Friday and Sat. Cannot split a weekend.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 129769vb
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: 18
Note from host: Seek approval for large events more than max amt.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Black

Located in Black, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fort Davidson State Historic Site and Dillard Mill State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Johnson's Shut-ins State Park and Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Map
Black, MO

What's nearby

  • Johnson's Shut-ins State Park - 23 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Taum Sauk Mountain State Park - 26 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Elephant Rocks State Park - 41 min drive - 57.3 km
  • K Bridge Recreation Area - 56 min drive - 72.5 km
  • Ozark National Scenic Riverways - 57 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Arcadia Valley Station - 51 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Ozark Mountains...on the Crystal Clear Black River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In the Ozark Mountains...on the Crystal Clear Black River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the Ozark Mountains...on the Crystal Clear Black River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the Ozark Mountains...on the Crystal Clear Black River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In the Ozark Mountains...on the Crystal Clear Black River! located?

This family-friendly Black holiday home is located in the mountains, steps from Mark Twain National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Johnson's Shut-ins State Park and Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. Big River and Ketcherside Mountain Conservation Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing!! I would recommend anyone stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location filled with everything we needed and the hosts were extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

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

We had a wonderful stay with family. Beautiful property.

Lovely place to get away and visit with family. Had 8 adults and 8 kids ranging from 7-17, all had fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely perfect! We had a mix of weather ranging between 85 degrees and all the way down to 14 degrees. We flew kites, fished, went out on the paddle boats and thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking Black river. The cabin was equipped with everything we could need. We look forward to coming back!! Thank you Texas and Henry for adding to our family memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becca R.

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

Amazing place to relax!

We had a great time! Everything we needed and so clean!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Ladies retreat

We had a great relaxing time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dario G.

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

The best

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I stayed for a bachelorette trip and had an amazing cozy stay here! The hosts were so nice and even personally showed us the river access from the property. There are more beds than you know what to do with, so no worries about sleeping accommodations. They had a fully stocked kitchen with cooking supplies and eating utensils, two fridges, and two comfy living spaces. There were picnic benches outside and a fire pit with food to use. We all had an amazing time, I would highly recommend and plan on staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

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

Perfect getaway with friends

The house is nice and spacious and comes with the full kitchen which is perfect for cooking breakfast for our large group. We loved the yard games including the volleyball, ladderball, and cornhole. Everyone had a great time and is asking me to plan a trip here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leann R.

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

AWESOME!

We have a big family. This was an amazing place to come, relax and just BE together. We loved it. Kids loved it! We can't wait to return. A little piece of heaven on earth.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

No complaints whatsoever! Very well stocked, clean, spacious and more. The owners were very welcoming and checked on us a few times but were not intrusive at all. I don’t believe anyone would be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leann R.

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

Family vacation

It's a perfect peaceful family getaway; our second time here. We love it, kids love it, grandkids love it. We fished on the pond, floated down the river, relaxed on the porch, had campfires, played corn hole and cooked good for everyone. The best part was being together. We didn't want to leave. We hope to be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

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

Relaxation

This was a much needed spring break week for our family and friends! The cabin had everything you could need and more. We enjoyed games, volleyball, roasted marshmellows, went on atv trails, cooked all our meals in the fully stocked kitchen, enjoyed fishing daily on the pond and paddle boats! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Great remote location

Although we did not get to enjoy the property as much as we wanted due to cold weather and other activities, we still had a relaxing time. This property can accommodate a lot of people from beds to sitting. We ended up only having four people but wanted a place that could sleep more if needed. We were attending the 100 acre wood rally, and the mud room was very handy for staging supplies each day. It's also a nice in-between location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myndee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was exactly as described and a great space for a large group of people. The property owners are so kind. They drove me around the property when we arrived to show me how to find all of the river access points. When we realized we needed tape for decorations for a birthday party we were having there, they not only brought us tape, but thumb tacks as well for the wood. The cabin had everything we needed and then some! They provided firewood and we loved the books and movies and the game cabinet. Will definitely be renting this space again in the future. Thank you for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

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

Amazing Private Retreat

This was the perfect getaway if you are looking for a quiet space away from the regular river crowd. We had absolutely everything we needed and more. So much space to set up for meals, all the kitchen equipment you could possibly need, outdoor games, and comfortable beds. We could not have asked for a better time. The host was attentive and helpful and super accommodating. The river access was very convenient and water was crystal clear. I don't think we could have asked for a better time, and we're already planning next years trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grover M.

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

Beautiful Property

Great property. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Lovely Property

We had a lovely weekend full of memories. Our extended family of 10 enjoyed the games, the porch, the walk to the river, and just laying around. The amenities were more than anything we could need. The hosts were so helpful with providing charcoal we forgot. I can’t wait to go back with my family. Thank you so much for making your property available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Giana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

We loved this secluded property! Plenty of space for our large group and plenty of things to do. We especially enjoyed the sweet dogs visiting us during our stay, the hammock in the trees, and the private river access. Our very nice hosts gave us space and privacy to enjoy our visit, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Great property

Great property and hosts. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sasha H.

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

Quick summer getaway from KC

The house was very clean and spacious. The views are beautiful and the quiet is so peaceful. The yard games were a fun way to pass the time. We loved spending time at the river on the property (a very short drive). The stars were extraordinary at night! Would definitely recommend and plan to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thawng S.

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

Excellent place for family

If you don’t mind for only two bath rooms for a big group, this is a perfect for family friendly vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

We will be back!

Everything was perfect other then the rain. We still had lots of fun at the river, fishing in the pond, petting the sweet dogs, paddle boating, building a fire, and just spending time with family. There was more then enough things for the kids to have fun with and stay occupied! The view was beautiful and the owners went above and beyond to make our stay great. Thanks again! We hope to be back every year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

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

Tranquil getaway in the Ozark mountains

Wonderful little getaway In the ozark mountains. The house was fully stocked with anything we could possibly need, tons of game and things to do outdoors, the river and pond were beautiful. This was a great place for a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

So wonderful!

We had such a great time at this property!! The river was up because of recent rain- but let me just say, being able to sit outside on the huge covered porch in a storm was worth it. It forced us to slow down and enjoy our time together. The house was wonderfully stocked- especially the kitchen! So many beds and sleeping options. My kids loved the upstairs and the dogs!! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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