Sweet Hills Farm Guesthouse: A Rural Retreat Minutes from Town

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View of wood ceilings, large windows and cozy loft upstairs.

Butcher blocks, stainless appliances, toaster oven, filtered water, coffee maker

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Columbia, MO

Columbia Mall
‪17 min drive‬
University of Missouri
‪21 min drive‬
Mizzou Arena
‪22 min drive‬
Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This newly remodeled cabin hosts an open floor plan with huge windows overlooking the pasture, gardens, and pecan grove. A new modern eclectic kitchen with vintage sink and butcher block counters opens to the main living area capable of supporting festive getaways with friends and family. Both bedrooms feature new queen beds with high quality linens for a comfortable rest. Newly remodeled bathroom features a bath/shower combo to accommodate guests needs plus luxurious towels for added comfort. Open loft upstairs off second bedroom allows for extra sleeping arrangements, a place to do yoga, play music or just relax with a book. Outside there is a wrap around deck perfect for grilling, watching the sunrise and stars, wildlife viewing, and all the happenings going on in the gardens. There are hiking trails through the woods, a creek to explore, a fishing pond and during the late winter months maple sugaring adventures to enjoy. We have many projects (and dreams) in the works at Sweet Hills Farm but currently the focus is on an extensive garden project and glade restoration.

Property manager

Amy Higgins Stambaugh

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 are allowed on site

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this holiday home is in a rural area. AMF Town Country Lanes and Midway Golf and Games are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Finger Lakes State Park and Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. Shelter Gardens and Lazer Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Columbia, MO

What's nearby

Columbia Mall - 17 min drive - 9.0 km
The District Downtown Columbia - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
University of Missouri - 21 min drive - 13.4 km
Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
Mizzou Arena - 22 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬17 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Hills Farm Guesthouse: A Rural Retreat Minutes from Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Hills Farm Guesthouse: A Rural Retreat Minutes from Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Hills Farm Guesthouse: A Rural Retreat Minutes from Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Hills Farm Guesthouse: A Rural Retreat Minutes from Town located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Garth Dog Park, Columbia Mall and Rocky Forks Lakes Conservation Area. University of Missouri and Shelter Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Riley R.

13 December 2024

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

Cozy cabin

A nice spot for a weekend getaway. The location is perfect. It's very private yet it's only a 15-20 minute drive to downtown Columbia.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

2 December 2024

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

Perfect for Thanksgiving weekend

Our son is at Mizzou and we followed him back to Columbia after Thanksgiving on Friday and spent two days in this fabulous, quiet, cozy farmhouse, while it snowed. It was just perfect. Wish we had more time! The hosts were communicative and incredibly helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

11 November 2024

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

Off the beaten path

We used the cottage for the weekend to go to the mizzou football game. It is a little bit of a trip in, but was perfect for getting away from the crowd. Plenty of space and the outdoor area was a plus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

16 September 2024

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

Great House!

We had a great time here for the second year in a row for family weekend. It is a little off the beaten path, but close enough to easily get to campus. The host is easy to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

27 May 2024

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

Family trip

Loved the rural stay . So quiet and cozy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

29 May 2023

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

Great seclusion

Very relaxing and our family really enjoyed the relaxation!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

16 May 2024

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

Graduation

Nice, private house away from everything to stay for a getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

12 September 2023

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

Great Cabin!

The cabin was perfect for a couple of families for family weekend! We wished we had more time to just relax in the lovely space. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

17 September 2023

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful fall weekend with friends in a beautiful location

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

20 August 2023

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

Cabin in the woods

Great place, loved the the privacy and great place to relax and decompress! If you just need to step away and chill i highly recommend!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 May 2013

Bachelorette Girls Retreat

Had an exceptional stay at the rural retreat! Amy was extremely accommodating with our stay and pleasant to work with. The home is beautiful and has everything necessary for a weekend retreat; beautiful scenery, relaxing decor, and the absence of many everyday distractions. I would highly recommend this cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

16 May 2023

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

Peaceful

Our family enjoyed the peaceful environment and nature filled scenery during our stay. The property was clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. Thank you for sharing with us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

14 April 2024

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

Hidden Gem

It was an excellent choice and a great discovery! The hosts were wonderful - very responsive and easy to deal with. The directions were spot on...even with trying to find our way at 230am...lol The cabin was perfect for the 4 of us and could have easily held more people! It was squeaky clean and the water pressure was amazing!!! (The beds wer comfortable also.) I would definitely stay again - in fact, its certain since my boys decided on MU!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

8 May 2023

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

Mom’s weekend getaway with adult kids

We had a great time. The house is very relaxing and peaceful. I loved all of the decor. There were trails we could walk on. We really just had a chance to soak up nature. The house was located off the main road it felt like you were a 100 miles from town, but in reality stores were only maybe 10-15 minutes away at the most. It was the perfect place to reconnect with my adult children for a Mother’s Day weekend. The host Amy was very accommodating and very easy to contact if we needed anything. I would for sure rent this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Wentzville, MO US

22 February 2023

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

Way out there

You may only be 10 minutes from the CoMO Mall, but this is backwoods. A covered bridge, a gravel mega hill, slowing down for escaped chickens. It is WONDERFUL!! House has great heat, a completely workable kitchen and a real bathroom. All kinda surprising for a cabin in the woods.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

22 March 2021

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

Quiet Getaway with plenty to do.

The property is exactly as listed. It is a refurbished cottage nestled among forested hills and rolling meadow. The hiking trails were rugged enough to be enjoyable, but not too difficult for even a beginner. We went fishing every day in the small pond a short walk from the house, and caught nice sized bluegill and bass. The owners were easy to get ahold of and help with anything we needed. And the property itself is not far from town. Things to note: 1)The property is not far from town; however, the roads to the property are winding country roads. Beautiful during the day; and little hairy at night if you’re not familiar with that sort of driving. 2) There is no T.V.. This fact is in the description of the property, I just wanted to remind you. If you need screen time, the wifi is very very fast.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen O.

21 July 2022

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

Very Quant

We had a wonderful time relaxing, talking, eating, playing games and doing crafts. It was just as expected. The coffee pot shut off a few times before finishing so we just turned it back on. I may have just done it wrong. The only trouble we had really was with the couch. It was difficult to get up from. We had an elderly one and a heavy lady that really struggled. I didn’t realize we. Resend to bring chairs to sit on the front porch but I should have thought of that. These are things we just dealt with because we had such a good time. I would love to go in the winter when there was snow!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

9 August 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

18 September 2022

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

Very nice out of the way place

We came for family weekend at Mizzou. This was a great option and we enjoyed getting out of town. The house is very cozy and beds comfortable. Loved the quiet of the location to relax. Easy to get to from town.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alethea D., Portland, Oregon

19 August 2022

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

the perfect peaceful oasis

Amy and Mike have created a sweet slice of heaven. Our experience at Sweet Hills Farm was filled with ease, attentive communication, and beautiful surroundings. In between family get-togethers and hangouts with old friends, my family and I spent time in the SHF guesthouse making dinners, playing games, exploring the property’s trails, and studying the birds, bugs, and butterflies we encountered. The home was fresh and clean, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all of our basic home comforts. This home is the perfect place to unplug from your usual routines, read a good book, slow down, settle in, and enjoy the view.

Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos V.

6 June 2022

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

A little place in heaven!

If you’re looking for a little getaway (but not too far away!), there’s a darling little cottage right next to a beautiful pecan grove, just 15 minutes north of Columbia. Plenty of hiking, a visit to a great farmer’s market (that furnished our Saturday night dinner), fire pit, Shakespeare’s takeout, Sequence, wine/charcuterie, reading, naps… a nice way to kick off the summer. We will be to back for the changing leaves in the fall! Amy was very responsive and accommodating, the house was well-appointed and clean- it was exactly what we were looking for! One quick, insignificant note- the house description noted that a French press was available, but it’s no longer in the house. We brewed coffee and were just fine; just wanted anybody who might be French press coffee drinkers like us to know to bring your own press!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

31 May 2022

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

Relaxing Getaway

This cabin was the cutest little place for our family to stay! It was tucked back in the woods, it was so quiet and perfectly decorated. I would highly recommend staying here if you love the outdoors and the peace and quiet!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

26 May 2022

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

Beautiful country setting

Beautiful country setting. Six family members stayed there. It would be a wonderful setting for a personal retreat. Quite remote. Driveway is very long. Interesting well tended property with chickens, sugar barn(for making maple syrup) and gardens. Was the perfect place for my family, including my parents who are in their 90's.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan K.

21 April 2022

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

Great location!

Such a fun, unique way to experience the Columbia/Mizzou area!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

11 April 2022

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

2nd time - great place

Love this place for the quiet and peace. And it’s so close to town! We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy Higgins Stambaugh

We are both native Missourians and have called Columbia our home for over 15 years. We recently moved to the 'country' in 2011 to turn our dream of living on land into a reality. This piece of property has proven to be a bounty of surprises and beauty to behold.

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Popular amenities

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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