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#1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest!

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Ava, MO
  • Douglas County Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ava Art Guild and Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ava City Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

#1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest!

Come stay at The Ava House!
We offer a cozy, quiet, private get away. With everything you need to feel cozy and right at home ❤️

The house sits on a 1 acre lot just right outside the City limits. You have access to the whole house with exception of the downstairs supply / office area.
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath single level home, though there are stairs to enter the house.
Comfortable Beds, Fluffy towels, spacious bathroom and kitchen
Full Kitchen amenities! Full sized Stove/Oven, Microwave, Full size fridge and dining table. Cards. Games. Wifi. Cable. Smart TV. Great views. Comfy furniture. Extra cozy blankets

Property manager

Farron Shortt
Premier Host

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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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
If you smoke in the home, $250 fine
No Loose trash in Trash Can outside. All trash must be in a bag. $25 charge for loose trash.
Quiet time 10pm

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ava

Located in Ava, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mark Twain National Forest and Ava City Park, while Douglas County Museum and Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
Map
Ava, MO

What's nearby

  • Douglas County Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ava Art Guild and Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ava City Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ava Area Chamber of Commerce - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum - 24 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Springfield, MO (SGF-Springfield-Branson National) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Tule Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at #1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Douglas County Museum and Ava Art Guild and Gallery. Ava City Park and Ava Area Chamber of Commerce are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kay L.

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

Visit from Colorado

It was clean n comfortable. Didn’t spend a lot of time there as we were at our Sons with our daughter in law and three grand children
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri T.

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

Great place to stay

This house was a great place for my friend and I to stay for our weekend. Neat, clean, comfortable, well stocked with dishes, cups, glasses and cookware. The sunrise view was amazing! We would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cool old farm house. We loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann C.

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

Perfect Stay

Great house and easy location right in Ava!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

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

Great quiet location with Beautiful morning view

Very nice little older house outside town just enough to have a quiet and peaceful stay. Porch was wonderful for morning coffee. Beautiful view and wildlife. Has all the amenities to cook and clean. Definitely better than the super 8. Thank you !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

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

Cute house

We’ve stayed there a few times before. It offers most of what we need. It’s a place for us to stay when we visit our son n family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and close to SMORR for the Jeep Jamboree. Really enjoyed the front porch view relaxing in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN H.

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

2nd Stay

Perfect experience again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chery D.

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

Pleasantly Surprised!

Close to town, yet surrounded by fields and "country". Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Nice front porch, close to SMORR

The house is a little rustic, but everything was clean/in good working order and it has plenty of space. It is only 18 minutes from great off-roading at SMORR and there was plenty of space for parking. There are a handful of gas stations and good restaurants just a few minutes away, but the house itself is a little out of the way so it is nice place to relax. I enjoyed the front porch with a view of the valley across the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Nice & Cozy

Property was just as expected, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

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

Cozy

Perfect little cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen C.

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

Ava Mo older home

Quaint/rustic older home in small community. Good directions to location. Quiet area. Easy entry/parking. Comfortable beds. Host very responsive to any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kay L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving visit to family

It was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Clean and homey. Wish we had planned more time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

A great place!

Everything was sparkling clean. Bed was very comfortable. Had everything we needed for a comfortable, quiet stay in the Ozarks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Family Visit

Very nice property! Great Value!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eddie E.

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

Just right...

Everything was just right after a long drive of nearly ten hours. The house was cozy and made us feel very welcome. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim d.

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

A country getaway

We liked having birds wake us up, not traffic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

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

Quiet Rural Home

The house is located on the outskirts of a small town. It is in a quiet area, and the house is set up with everything you need for a stay away from home. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Awesome

Staying at the ava house. It's is warm inviting. Location was perfect. Owner was respectful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria C.

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

The view was amazing

Just out of town with an amazing view. It wasn’t quite ready when we got there, the host was still cleaning. Which was kinda awkward but she was very apologetic about it and made a trip back to bring us sheets for an air mattress. Overall a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

penny t.

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

Rusty Chic

Cute little place. Was perfect for what we needed. We rode at SMORR for 2 days so it was a good place to come back to late to eat and sleep. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Murfreesboro, TN - USA

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

Country Living

Cute, old farm house located out in the country. Peaceful and quiet. The house is as pictured on a nice piece of property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Family ThanksChristmas

House is very cozy. I loved that the owners had ice in freezer for us, all towels, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee for keurig maker. I had problems with fridge and she was quick to help on the day of Thanksgiving. I will definitely stay there again when visiting family. So much nicer and no comparison than the disgusting Super 8 in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Farron Shortt

Host profile image
Hi I'm Farron
I've owned the Ava House since 2008
It was always the idea to fix the old house up. This is the original Farm house to the area land you see around you.
It's a continuous work in progress.
In 2019 we set out on our journey of offering The Ava House as a vacation rental for area travelers and we feel in love with Hosting.
We live about 20 miles West of Ava on a Cattle Farm. If you need us we can be there fairly quick.
Thanks
We can't wait to show you why The Ava House is the best place to stay in the area!

Why they chose this property

Spacious, Clean, Cozy Cottage style Farm House sits on a 1 acre lot just outside the Ava City Limits on Happy Home Road. Private, quiet neighborhood. Easy spacious parking. No garage. Nice views of rural Missouri. Our guest Love the front porch.
Plush comfortable bedding. Wifi. Full Kitchen
Close to everything in town!
Walmart - Grocery- Coin Laundry - Restaurants - Quiet Get away. Lots to explore in the area. Hiking at Gladtop, day trips to Southwest Missouri Off-road Ranch, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Missouri Fox Trotters or Laura Ingalls Wilder Home, Rockbridge Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch, local floating and more!

What makes this property unique

Clean clean clean! Comfy towels and blankets. Plush beds. Full kitchen. Private full acre lot to roam. You’ll see Deer,🦌 Small Wildlife, Sunrise and Coffee on the porch 🌅 is a favorite with our guests.

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