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Farmhouse in the country

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Noel, MO
  • Bluff Dwellers Cavern
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Elk River Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Elk River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fayetteville, AR (XNA-Northwest Arkansas Regional)
    ‪48 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.

Property manager

Ann Bunch
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Linens are not changed during your stay unless requested

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
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

We should mention

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.
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Noel, MO

What's nearby

  • Bluff Dwellers Cavern - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elk River Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Elk River - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Walmart Headquarters - 34 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - 35 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Fayetteville, AR (XNA-Northwest Arkansas Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cliffside Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shadow Lake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cotton Eyed Joe's Barbeque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hog Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paisa's Mexican Food - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse in the country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse in the country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse in the country?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Farmhouse in the country located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Bluff Dwellers Cavern and within 6 mi (10 km) of Elk River Golf Course and Sulphur Springs City Park. Sulphur Springs Community Museum and Sulphur Springs Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

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

Great stay!

House was large, clean, and well equipped. Perfect for a large group for a float trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

john n.

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

Float Trip

This house was great. All the rooms were big and clean. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Cavern Inn

Lovely home. Convenient for river rafting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn N.

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

Amazing place

There was plenty of space to allow everyone to have their own space. An amazing view from the porch with a good fire pit out back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and spacious. Recommend 100%!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C., Grain valley, usa

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

Great getaway bnb

We loved the house, exactly as described. Beautiful scenery, explored the cave on the property. Owners were kind and informative. Enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Repeat Customers

Once again, we loved our stay here! We look forward to the charm and amenities every time we come! We’ll be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Float trip

We candy down for a float trip, the inn was clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denae M.

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

Very Nice.

We rented for family visiting and we were all impressed with the property and loved all the bathrooms and space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

3rd Annual Stay

This was our 3rd year staying here for a float trip. As always, it was a wonderful experience and the accommodations can’t be beat! Immaculately kept, cold air conditioning, and plenty of space to spread out makes this location unmatched! We also love the history and character of this beautiful home! Once again, we will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcy w.

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

Nice home!

Loved the house! Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terra M.

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

5 stars

Highly recommend!! Plenty of space, fully loaded kitchen! You won’t find a better place to stay in Noel!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Perfect Weekend

Really enjoyed my 60th Birthday weekend with all of my family. The accommodations were perfect for our weekend getaway and the home was everything I had hoped for. The rooms were perfect for the 8 adults we had and the front porch was our favorite stop. I'm sure we will be back and everyone left talking about next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R., Paola, ks

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

Perfect!

Our stay here with a group of friends was absolutely perfect. This beautiful and charming home has everything you need, plus more. The kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms were equipped with everything you would need. We also enjoyed the front porch and back area with the firepit. The owners were so kind and went over and beyond to make our stay perfect. I can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., St. Louis

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

Perfect stay

This was the perfect place for us to stay for a nearby wedding. My family of 5 and sisters family of 4 were quite comfortable. Each room has its own bathroom and the kitchen is well stocked, just wished we had time to stay longer and enjoy all the amenities and explore the nearby cave. Anne was very easy to communicate with and responsive. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R., Paola, ks

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

Return customer.

This cozy home is so amazing. It has everything you need. We used this house during our annual float trip. Roomy and convenient. Owners are amazing. They even gave us a private tour of the on property cave after hours. This is above and beyond expectations. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Charming property, plenty of room

This space was perfect for two couples and two singles. Each had a private bedroom and bath. Large living room with enough seating for all. We brought a firestick so we could watch any show we wanted through wifi as tv is limited otherwise. Large kitchen had plenty of space for several of us to be preparing a meal at the same time. Owners are very friendly and considerate, and they provide lots of little extras to make the stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cassie Z., Mission, KS, USA

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

Peaceful & Unique

Thank you for allowing us to stay here while we enjoyed some time away for the weekend to venture on a float trip! Myself & 7 friends stayed here and there was PLENTY of space for us. Felt super homey, had some games that we used one night for a little game night and the kitchen had everything we needed. The patio out front and in the back were relaxing to sit outside and enjoy some quiet and sit around chatting together. Each room was unique and cute and had everything we needed! Highly recommend! Some of us even went inside the cave down the road to explore and I had never done that before, so fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Awesome

Loved the house! The wood work, bedrooms, kitchen i can keep going on! Our entire group want to make this our yearly get away!! We spent alot of time in the kitchen lol
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

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

Float trip and a cave experience

Went with a small group to float the elk river. The property was great! Very clean, great communication, and exactly as advertised! While there, we decided to tour the cave on the property. Guide was good and the cave was awesome! Definitely would do this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Worth Your Time!

This house is absolutely beautiful! Not only was the entire process of renting, checking in, and checking out completely stress-free—this house is gorgeous! We booked a float trip and this house couldn’t have been more perfect! Great location to the river and local restaurants, immaculately clean and well-stocked, and the easiest check-out list I’ve ever experienced. The front porch was definitely our favorite hang-out spot! Do yourself a favor and book this property if only to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the house! We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Little Family Getaway

We had two of ours kids with us as well as two other couples. The 4br and 5 bath house was perfect for what we needed. Every bedroom had its own shower as well as a big clean bed. It was about 106 degrees every day we stayed there and we were impressed with how well the AC units kept up. The house was very spacious and included every thing we needed. We also did a cave tour next door and our kids loved their first time. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carly w.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Lovely property! Very clean. Close to elk river. Dwellers cave was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula H., Calumet, Oklahoma

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

Family trip

My family and I loved this house!! So clean and comfortable. Big plus was the air conditioning worked wonderful in 103 degree weather in an older home! Highly recommend this home and we really enjoyed the cave tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michaela D.

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

10 out of 10 recommend

We stayed here as a group of 11 and it had plenty of space and a wonderful main area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ann Bunch

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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.

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