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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Arcadia, MO
  • Arcadia Valley Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Davidson State Historic Site
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Elephant Rocks State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cozy Cottage

The cottage is a cozy 3-bedroom home situated on 38 gated acres with 7 other rentable cabins. It's perfect for the family or group of friends. You will find in this home a full living room with full size couch and love seat, 55 in TV and gas fireplace. Full Kitchen with dishwasher, electric stove and oven, microwave, toaster, Keurig K-cup coffee pot, pots, pans and dishes. 2 bathrooms with walkin showers, vanity and toilet. 3 bedrooms with 2 twin beds in two and a Queen in the other, all with closets for your clothes and 2 have dressers. Dining room has dining table and 6 chairs. There is also a nice porch swing for morning coffee.

We are dog friendly property. Due to some guest having allergies to cats. Cats are not allowed.

This property also adjoins to our 700-acre farm with a private pond for fishing. Between both properties we have 6 miles worth of walking and hiking trails for your enjoyment.

We have a commons area for all our guest next to The Riverstone Lodge that has charcoal grills, firepits and patio furniture.

Property manager

Linda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not supply baby beds or pack and plays
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
CATS ARE NOT ALLOWED
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Property protection is required, if the insurance is canceled the reservation will also be canceled.

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

About the area

Arcadia

Located in Arcadia, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Fort Davidson State Historic Site and Missouri Mines State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arcadia Valley Golf Club and Crown Pointe Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Arcadia, MO

What's nearby

  • Arcadia Valley Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shepherd Mountain Bike Park and Hiking Trails - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fort Davidson State Historic Site - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Elephant Rocks State Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Taum Sauk Mountain State Park - 15 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Arcadia Valley Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baylee Jo's BBQ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Desi's Diner - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cozy Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Cozy Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cozy Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cozy Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Arcadia Valley Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mark Twain National Forest and Shepherd Mountain Bike Park and Hiking Trails. Fort Davidson State Historic Site and Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km). Arcadia Valley Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Beautiful cabins on beautiful property

The cabin was very clean and cozy. The beds were very comfortable. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Family Getaway

This was the perfect place to enjoy the quiet of the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian K.

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

Magical Place

We absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda R.

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

Reunion

3 siblings and spouses stayed for a reunion. Property was beautiful and house comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Fall getaway

Wonderful trip with friends to a comfortable cabin with quiet spots for long talks and reflection. Great fire pits for evening fun and close to many neat places to visit like Elephant Rocks State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Family stay

Couldn’t say more good things about this property! It was great and we loved it. Good location and lots of places to hike.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Memorial Day Memories

Our Family enjoyed your grounds, trails & our Cottage. It was very clean, nice quite location, very helpful and hospitable staff. Highly recommend for a nice family get away !! A+
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Greg M.

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

Flooring

Some nails sticking up from floor between living room and kitchen. Caught our stockings on it several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rex K.

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

Home in the Woods

I chose that title because I spent a couple of summers at a Methodist church camp (Epworth Forest in Indiana) and that's what we called our daytime "base." It is, however, a fitting title given the oak-hickory forest that surrounds the property. Cozy Cottage lived up to its name; both comfy and cozy despite our arrival on day three of a four-day rain event. It was our 6-month-old Lab's first road trip, and she loved running through the fallen leaves and investigating all the sticks they'd buried. The We found the furnishings comfortable and the kitchen well-equipped. We slept like the proverbial babies in the "master bedroom"; with an extra room for storing our gear. Our meals were taken around a handsome farmhouse table. Cozy Cottage has easy access to several nearby state parks, the Ozark Trail, and Shepherd Mountain bike park; as well as hunting and fishing in the nearby Mark Twain National Forest. We visited several of the parks; sadly most were fully or partially closed because of a major flooding event. We did get into Elephant Rock and Taum Sauk, however. We also hiked some of the trails on the property, tracking the white gravel paths through the fallen leaf cover. We're not much for dining out on trips, but we did get some pretty good burgers from the Iron Mule in Ironton and a massive, 2-person cinnamon roll from Thee Abbey Kitchen in Arcadia. Thanks to our hosts for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

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

What a great cabin. Located in a beautiful retreat setting. We couldn’t criticize a thing.

Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Fall getaway

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend away at this cottage. Beautiful fall setting surrounded by trees. Over six miles of hiking trails on property and easy access to several state parks nearby. Cottage is very comfortable with two up-to-date bathrooms, three well-sized bedrooms, full kitchen, dining area with big table (works well for playing games) and nice living area. Exceeded our expectations and we plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CATHY W.

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

Arcadia Valley

Nice, clean cabin. Very quiet and peaceful. Loved the walking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo W.

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

Foster family

We foster teens mostly and taking them to the state parks there by Ironton is a favorite! This is our 3rd trip and really rate this place as our favorite!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., St. Louis, MO

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

Great get-away, surrounded by nature's beauty

The house– clean, updated, many conveniences. We’ve stayed in MANY VRBO homes and this was one of our favorites. The extensive grounds were full of beautiful trees. Surrounded by nature. The garden and trail were lovely! Out and about, we recommend visiting Johnson Shut-Ins, Elephant Rock or taking a float trip on the Black River. The nearby Abbey Kitchen, ice cream shop and antique store were marvelous. We at dinner there both nights of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Lovely, quiet property!

We stayed for two nights and it was great! The beds were comfy, the kitchen had everything you need. The walking trails were nice and we saw hawks, rabbits, deer, squirrels, and lots of birds. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Awesome!!

Absolutely amazing!!! It felt like I was at the Dirty Dancing resort, I just needed Patrick Swayze to greet me with dance lessons, seriously!! Linda was perfection in every way!! I can't wait to come back with my mom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M., Duluth, MN

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

Beautiful cottage, Amazing property

We were in the area for a mountain bike race at Shepherd Mountain. This cottage worked perfect for 3 adults and 2 teenagers. Linda, the host, was responsive and friendly. The cottage was super clean, had beautiful antique furniture, and comfortable beds. We were very thankful for the air conditioning since it was unseasonably warm during our stay. We requested a hose to wash bikes and our host provided one. The location was close to town and the bike park, but it was quiet and secluded. I hiked the trails on the property daily and recommend tick repellent. It was fun to explore. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linda

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My husband and I moved to the Valley back in 2014. We bought the Iron County Farms next to this property in 2013, which was once a Thoroughbred farm. We decided to run cattle on it. In 2020 we turned one of our big barn lofts into a wedding venue. Keeping the original woodwork of this beautiful 100-year-old barn intact. It's definitely one of a kind. In August of 2021 We had the chance to purchase this wonderful 38 acres that sits adjacent to our farm, that would give us 3 additional venues, plus 6 Cabins. We were so excited for this new property. In January of 2022 we finally took over ownership of this beautiful property and in May of 2022 decided to share our cabins with all of you! We hope you love them and the property as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The thing we enjoy most about this property is its beauty and history. We love that it's just a mile outside of town, but you feel a million miles away.

What makes this property unique

In the early 1900's this property was a Methodist kid's camp called Epworth Among the Hills. The big Pavillion you will see on the hill of this property is from the 1904 World's Fair of St. Louis. The two-story red Mission House was established in 1907 and was where the missionaries would stay. Alot of kids spent their summers on this beautiful property. The camp shut its doors in the late 1990's and new owners bought it in 2001 and did a wonderful job refurbing all the original cabins and the Riverstone lodge. The boy cabins still sit in the original state but gutted and new roofs until we decided how we want to refurbish them. My husband and I owning the farm next door and turning one of our 100-year-old barns into a wedding/event venue, when this property became available to purchase, we didn't have to think twice. We took over ownership in January of 2022. We changed some furnishing inside the cabins, installed charter and some TV's. Then in May of 2022 we decided to put the cabins on short term rental sites so everyone could come and enjoy the beauty and history of this best kept secret in the Valley. We also do large and small group retreats, with or without meals, weddings and all other events. So, when you come and stay with us, take some time to walk around and breathe in a little bit of history.

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