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"Thirties" Apt at Ozark Highlands Farm

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Exterior
snoozing...
Vintage 1930's stove inspired the apartment's name -used for utensil storage
Dining
Living area with daybed and trundle underneath

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Carthage, MO
  • Precious Moments Chapel
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lake Erie Wine Country
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Downstream Casino Resort
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Thirties" Apt at Ozark Highlands Farm

"Thirties" is a charming 600 sq ft studio apartment on the lower level of Stirling Cottage, (the farmhouse above that can sleep up to 16 people.)
It is a perfect place for a casual weekend or for longer term lodging (which comes with a significant discount.) Thirties features a hand-built (sorry, non-working) massive stone fireplace, a fully equipped 1930's - style kitchen, and unique bathroom. The main room has a daybed that sleeps two, with an art screen that separates it from the "bedroom" with twin beds. (Ample floor space would allow 2 extra guests on air mattresses - extra charge of $20/person/night.) An inside stairway connects Thirties to Stirling, - together, they can sleep up to 22 people. Or the stairway door can be locked on both sides for guest privacy - Thirties has its own private entry.

Situated on 60 beautiful, peaceful acres, we are a working farm with a "laughing creek" bordering the west edge of the property. Stroll the property, lounge in the hammock with one of the affectionate cats, listen to the birds, have morning coffee leisurely at the table under the trees,
and take a journey back to a simpler time with the vintage ambiance of this lodging.
PLEASE NOTE: I cannot accommodate animals inside the apartment because so many of my guests have allergies.

Here are three additional amenities that may interest your group:
FARM TOUR
At the Cottage farm, (weather/season permitting,) we offer a Farm Tour which includes interacting with and hand-feeding Hannah & Hezzy, our long-hair Scottish Highland heifer & bull; Tom and Harry, our two Alpacas; Rebecca, our LaMancha milk goat (and the other goats;) Libby, Valiant, & Esther, our Anatolian/Pyrenees goat guardians; and, Jill, the affectionate barn cat.
Across the road at the Stirling farm are beautiful St. Gertrudis cattle, my assortment of chickens, and more sweet, affectionate cats. In addition to interacting and hand-feeding the animals (except Libby,) the tour includes milking lessons (when Rebecca is still producing,) and egg collection - $30 for 1-10 people - $40 for 11-20.

MASSAGE:
I am acquainted with an experienced massage therapist, who brings her table and supplies to the property. One recent guest who has experienced professional massage therapy in many of her world-wide travels, said, "Elise gave me the best massage I have ever had!" And another said, - “ Elise gave Rich the best massage he has had since we left Arizona 20 years ago!” (Advanced notice necessary-payment made directly to Elise.)

CATERING:
There are also two caterers within five miles of the farm:
Angie Smith – catering – smoked meats, etc.
Mende Staggs – cakes and full meal catering.
Communication and payment made directly to them.



Property manager

Merre Putnam

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
I cannot accommodate indoor animals because so many of my guests have allergies.

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

North America

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Carthage, MO

What's nearby

  • George Washington Carver National Monument - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Precious Moments Chapel - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Lake Erie Wine Country - 24 min drive - 23.4 km
  • North Park Mall - 25 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Downstream Casino Resort - 32 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lucky J Restaurant & Arena - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Maggies - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bronc Busters Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Thirties" Apt at Ozark Highlands Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Thirties" Apt at Ozark Highlands Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Thirties" Apt at Ozark Highlands Farm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Thirties" Apt at Ozark Highlands Farm located?

Located in the heart of Carthage, this apartment building is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Noah Brown's Prairie and within 9 miles (15 km) of Samuel J. Butcher Museum and Precious Moments Chapel. George Washington Carver National Monument and Carver Prairie are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
I stayed here for two months while interning for a local EMS service. The apartment was clean and the location was great! It was quiet and peaceful yet close enough to all necessary shops and restaurants. Merre was super nice. I wish I could’ve stayed longer! I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 70 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jay G.,

Cute little basement apartment
My friend and I had a very enjoyable stay here. It was nice seeing all the animals and feeding the chickens. The only reason I didn't give five stars is I find it weird that I'm charged a cleaning fee, and then asked to please do all the dishes, tidy up, and take out the garbage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Carthage MO stay
Nobody was there to meet us and we never got any check in information. We waited over an hour for someone to show up after several calls to her. The last night of our stay the people above us were very loud until 2 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home.
We were gone during the day but really enjoyed the outdoor space when we returned late afternoon. The house was well suited for our large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Hosts are more them friendly and welcoming. The place is amazing and clean. I can not thank them enough for the stay. Loved the location as farms are around and makes for great scenery.
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm life
What a great place to stay. Very tranquil. The host are the best! I love this farm.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay for our whole family
Every part of our stay at Merre's property was lovely. Very clean and well cared for, as well as special attention to details. While they location was out of the city (which we wanted) it also was only a 15 minute drive to major stores. The chickens and cats were cute and the walks around the farm and creek were wonderful. We hope to convince our extended family to come with us another time. Thank you, Merre!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed peace
Merry was a delightful host and the accommodations were great. We’re definitely going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

cynthia l., Port Saint Joe, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
family wedding
cute, full of activities, lots of trinkets to put away for little ones .loved the farm
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trista H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do you want a farm experience?
If you are looking for a great experience on a cattle/chicken/cat farm in the southern-mid US that is kid-friendly this is your place! I am an Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor from Ohio who took two of my three sons to Merre’s farm for a quick night’s stay in “Our element” before a college visit to Oklahoma State University- the first thing we did (as it was almost dusk) was hike into the pasture of Santa Gertrudis cattle - we raise angus crossbreds amd crossbred hogs - many of which we utilize for show stock - the experience WE had was being around an atypical species for us but the herd quickly found us as their own and followed us back up toward the barn 🤗 Point being this is a well kept heard that many can experience as non-herdsmen! Great place to “get ur country on” just say “Cow’s C’mon!” 😉 Well recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Mallie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebration of Life
We were looking for a place for my family to host a celebration of life and this was exactly what we needed. Great outdoor space with bonfire. Perfect for walks and connecting with nature. Home was an adorable country farmhouse that took us back to a simpler time. Plenty of space for everyone to mingle or have moments alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bethany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
The accommodations were just right, the environment incredibly restful, and Merre was wonderful to work with! Super kind and helpful! If we’re ever in the area again, we would definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

terrence d., toledo ohio usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quick getaway
great location to rest up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonja R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable stay
The thirties apt was perfect for our long weekend getaway. It was a straight drive into Joplin where we had many restaurant choices and was a fairly quick drive. Merre was an excellent host and provided us with fresh baked bread and eggs. The George Washington Carver monument is also very close and was a great half day trip even with the visitors center closed. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Apartment on a Charming Farm
The kids were charmed by the place from the minute we arrived. Before we’d finished unpacking the car, they were loving on the kittens. Later that afternoon, we explored the farm and the creek, which was full of fish, crawfish, and frogs. The next morning, we had farm fresh eggs for breakfast and took an official tour of the farm with Merre and John. We only had one day on the farm before the next leg of our road trip, but it was fun and restorative. The kids are already plotting a return trip to the farm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and gracious host!
Ad a family, we rented both the “Thirties” and the “ Stirling”. What an amazing place! Secluded and quiet with great ambience! Merre was the perfect host! She welcomed us with fresh baked bread in both cottages and was always available for any questions. We highly recommend both of these rentals!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Quiet
I’m currently working in Joplin and wanted to try something other than hotel. Merre’s place is so clean and so quiet, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Bonus: the WiFi works great so i was able to do homework. Double bonus: there was homemade bread! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

terrence d., toledo ohio usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
country getaway
great bnb. easy to find. very quiet location. very friendly local folks. very good site for faa 107 uav training flights. just ask the landowners for permission first. good clear class g airspace. very clean and in top notch condition. will be booking there again next year. now to figure out how much they want for the upper part of the house I was at.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M., Rockwall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful!
We enjoyed our stay! Our son really enjoyed the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies! Accommodations were perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Family girls weekend was great!
Girls from ages 11 to 80 enjoyed the peaceful setting and nicely decorated home. We rented both the Thirties and Stirling Cottage so we could have plenty of room. Merre was great to work with, she even left us with homemade bread in the bread machine and fresh farm eggs which were unexpected bonuses. Merre allowed me to come by early to see what the place looked like and then helped set things up for our crafts the day we arrived. There was plenty of hot water for showers and comfortable beds. We fixed our own meals in the Stirling kitchen which had helpful casserole dishes, crockpot, and cookware. We have already reserved a time next year so we can do it all over again.

10/10 Excellent

Britnee S.

Perfect getaway
Perfect get away! Such a cute home. We loved the thirties room and all the animals that greeted us. While the owners were awa my for our stay their communication was always on par and very quick. They also had their daughter swing by to introduce herself and let us know she’s around if we needed anything. Also fresh eggs available from the chickens for breakfast. Absolutely will be going back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

Pioneer woman adventure
Beautiful!! Loved it. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Sumner, Tx

Fabulous! Will definitely be back!
The Thirties is a wonderful spacious yet cozy apartment! Merre has been such a gracious host and I will definitely be back again. From the beautiful country surroundings, quiet, to the fresh eggs & fantastic warm, homemade bread that was waiting for me when I arrived! It was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Merre Putnam

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I love: anything having to do with off the beaten path adventure, creating and designing things, learning, gardening, reading, playing games, uniqueness, and bargains. Repurposing things and working with people is energizing to me, but the best is hanging out with our 8 children (4 original and 4 spouses) and eight grandchildren. I enjoy traveling and staying with other hosts.

Languages:

English