Pet friendly glamping in a private yurt with stunning 360° views by Forest

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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Mountain view

Explore the area

Salem, MO

Mark Twain National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Johnson's Shut-ins State Park
Dillard Mill State Historic Site
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Pet friendly glamping in 1 of 2 private yurts next to the Mark Twain National Forest, is the perfect place to escape! Relax to all the sounds of nature the Mark Twain National Forest has to offer. Take in the stunning 360° views & peaceful surroundings from the 30'X30' wraparound deck! Spend your days hiking, kayaking, & all the things the area has to offer & your evenings around the campfire, watching the sunset & star gazing. If you love camping & modern amenities, you will love this place. We have placed security cameras at the entrance, records the entrance, & our home/office, records all around our home/office. allowing us to protect us & our guests by knowing who is on the property at all times.

Property manager

Rick McLean

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Must let us know & no extra guest over night

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: Must let us know & no extra guest over night

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

North America

Salem, MO

What's nearby

Mark Twain National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Dillard Mill State Historic Site - 39 min drive - 36.1 km
Big River - 51 min drive - 50.0 km
The Fugitive Beach - 59 min drive - 74.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly glamping in a private yurt with stunning 360° views by Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Pet friendly glamping in a private yurt with stunning 360° views by Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly glamping in a private yurt with stunning 360° views by Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly glamping in a private yurt with stunning 360° views by Forest located?

Situated on the waterfront, this campsite is steps from Mark Twain National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wishing Spring and Indian Trail Conservation Area. Meramec River is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

16 July 2025

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

The place was perfect to get off grid for a few days

The Yurt was perfect. The AC didn't seem to work but it was a nice trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody P.

14 August 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

The Yurt was just as advertised. Very clean with the felling of a luxury suite. The privacy was incredible. The A/C really was awesome as we stayed when it was hot out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

30 July 2024

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

Simple and beautiful

It was a wonderful experience for my daughter whos never camping. Gorgeous property. Warning: there was no internet or cell reception for 10 before getting there and whole time. Wasnt prepared for that lol

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

30 August 2024

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

Peaceful stay

This is a great get a way spot that is tucked into a peaceful and scenic location. There’s a little creek that runs by within a short walking distance. We really enjoyed the stay. The only reason I only gave 4 stars on the check in was that it wasn’t ready when we got there due to the previous occupants not leaving when they were supposed to and that we didn’t know which one we were supposed to go to. There was nothing telling us which spot was our spot. Also, I would highly recommend to the owner to install a hydrant for fresh water. It’s fairly inexpensive and would be a great asset.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica P.

29 July 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Great stay but poor hospitality

We enjoyed our two night stay, everything was mostly great except a few minor things - there was no lantern on the table as was written in the check-in, there were no sheets for the air mattress and it had a slow leak and deflated significantly overnight, and the extra blankets had not been washed before we arrived and no one had swept under the beds or couch so there were some water bottles from the previous campers. We did not have cell service so I couldn't contact the host but the issues were minor so we were not too troubled by it. When I got home, I have an email with a message from the host that I can't respond to because the site has updated and doesn't let me access my previous stay. When I read it I was taken aback that the host would say we left the place a mess, and use exclamation points to complain that WE hadn't cleaned up the water bottles from the previous campers... we also did not do the bed laundry and we used the dishes and coffeemaker in the yurt and left them dry but unwashed because there is no running water? We certainly did not leave a mess other than the dishes on the table that we could not clean. We did not leave any trash, but we also did not clean up old trash that was there when we arrived. We were also told that the air mattress would not inflate or deflate anymore but it was working (except for the leaking patch) when we left this morning. I would also have rather responded directly to the host but I am unable to due to the new vrbo update.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rick McLean

My name is Rick McLean & my wife is Samantha McLean, we are your host at Barney Creek Retreat. We have been together since Samantha was in high school 30 years ago. We have been married for 27 years. We have 4 kids and 6 grandchildren. We LOVE LOVE LOVE DOGS, especially DOODLES. We currently have 9 dogs & 4 puppies. We have 3 rescues, a beagle, Shitsu mix, and mixed bully. We have 1 Bernese Mountain Dog, 2 Bernesdoodles, 4 Goldendoodles and 4 12-week-old Bernedoodle puppies.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the property from day one. The history, the old farmhouse, main house and the views were everything we wanted. We knew from day one we wanted to share the views and property with others by building yurts for glamping.

What makes this property unique

The views are stunning from the wrap around deck. Sit around the campfire and take in all the sights and sounds the National Forest has to offer. The widlife and Barney Creek running thru the property

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property