Spacious Home w/ Pond ~ 13 Mi to Columbia!

Reviews

• Gratitude

  4/5

  Our family gathered from CA, CO, IL, WV, VT, DC, MO, and Mexico City, Mexico here to celebrate the life of a beloved grandfather. The home gave us a wonderful respite before and following our time at a cemetery and gathering with a wider community. We enjoyed everything about the pond - the frogs, tadpoles, blue gills, a quite evasive enormous bass that no one was able to catch, the water snakes, the song bird chorus. It was wonderful - and we are so grateful for a comfortable place to lay our heads.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great property

  4/5

  We stayed this past weekend to attend my son’s graduation from Mizzou. The house was perfect for our large group. Plenty of space for us to spread out and a nice big back yard for the kids to play. Some even fished in the pond. The a/c wasn’t working when we got there, but Tim had someone over the next morning and the issue was resolved. Also, the hot tub didn’t work, would have been nice to use, but there were plenty of other things to do. Tim was very prompt in answering any questions and addressing our concerns. We would definitely stay here again with a large group.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Plenty of space

  3/5

  The home accommodated our needs for plenty of beds for our family. The pond and outdoors were nice for the little ones to explore. The layout doesn’t allow for gathering as a large group. There is plenty of seating but spread out in different rooms. Also the kitchen is not set up for rentals at all. There was 1 spoon and 4 forks. Glasses were hard to find as they were in multiple cabinets. No baking dishes. And some of the dishes in the cabinet were dirty. I also didn’t appreciate the rule to not touch the thermostat. It was a spring visit and it got warm while we were there.

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Debbie Iris, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following:
  - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay.
  - There was a problem with the AC unit in the cabin, where the drain plug was clogged. This caused water to drip from the drain pan under the unit, leading to a small, steady drip. Jamie and her team responded quickly and cleaned out the plug. However, we understand that the next morning you experienced additional dripping from the ceiling. Following your checkout, we contacted the HVAC service technician, who serviced the entire system and replaced several parts. Everything is now functioning correctly. We appreciate your patience, and we're relieved that the issue did not significantly disrupt your stay.
  - We strive to keep the kitchen drawers organized, but it can be challenging when guests move items around. We will make a more concerted effort to ensure everything is in its proper place. As for the ice dispenser, we will double-check its functionality to ensure it is working correctly. Regarding the remote batteries, we replace them regularly, but sometimes they go missing between guest stays. Jamie and her team carry spare batteries for this reason and respond promptly to any requests.
  - We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the pond and that it added to the overall experience of your trip. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve our services for future guests.
  We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

• Go Tigers

  5/5

  We came to town to get together with friends from college and see a football game. The grounds were great and the house was very nice. It was a little away from town but super easy to get to. I’m glad we weren’t there in the winter due to the gravel driveway which has a fairly steep hill. The kitchen’s organization was strange to us but we found everything we needed

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great property, not well maintained.

  2/5

  The house is spacious and on a beautiful plot of land with space for kids to run and a pond to fish. However, the house is not well stocked (no handsoap in the containers, 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, no cooking oil or pepper or spatulas or baking dish in the kitchen, 1 roll of paper towels), big spiders, and the beds are ancient and uncomfortable. The hot tub was unusable due to unsafe chemical levels that made us cough. We bought water test strips and the chlorine was at a level 10 which is not safe to use. Also the guest contact number on the listing is not correct- I had to call customer service to get ahold of someone for handsoap as soon as we arrived. If you want a place for a staycation, make sure you bring absolutely everything that is normally provided.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo