Cozy Missouri Retreat w/ Deck & Grill, Near Hiking

Reviews

• 3/5

• 4/5

  You may consider adding a few power strips for convenience in plugging in phones in bedrooms.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you so much for your thoughtful suggestion! We really appreciate your feedback and will look into adding a few power strips in the bedrooms to make charging devices more convenient. Your input helps us improve the guest experience, and we’re glad you shared it."

• 1/5

  Immediately upon walking in a strong smell of mold hit us hard. I then noticed that the furniture and decor is absolutely not what’s shown in the listing. The listing also does not mention it’s a town house. Two of three beds looked like they had been slept in. One had dirt and body hair in it. The other one had a bodily fluid stain on the fitted sheet. Looked like someone sat down with out pants on. There’s cracks in the walls. Doors do not shut properly. Some doors don’t shut at all. The house smelled horrible. Hole in the wall that’s easily accessible for rodents. The coffee table is glass and NOT stable or safe at all. There was a closet down stairs full of random stuff (looked like trash). There was SEVERAL open containers of alcohol left out. In the living room on top of tv stand there was TWO open packs of razor blades. Easily accessible to our two yr old. Tried to contact host with no luck at all. The floors were absolutely disgusting. Kids feet was literally black. Doesn’t look like they have ever been mopped. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. Only resolution offered to all these issues was owner coming to pick up razor blades that I had already disposed of.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  We take guest feedback seriously and are sorry this stay didn’t meet your expectations. After reviewing your comments with the homeowner, they’d like to share the following:
  – We thoroughly clean the townhome before every arrival, including mopping floors, sanitizing surfaces, and ensuring fresh linens are always provided. Bedding is rotated between every guest without exception, and we follow strict cleaning protocols. We previously had an issue with the air vents, but we've since taken care of that.
  – Items like razors, alcohol, and the glass coffee table were removed during your stay to prioritize guest safety. We’ve also reviewed our handling procedures to prevent future confusion about where such items are stored.
  – The downstairs closet contained extra items for the property and was intended to remain locked. It has since been secured, and we’re also addressing wall cracks and door function to keep everything safe and in good condition. The home is sealed and remains on a routine pest prevention plan.
  – We personally manage this single-unit property with care and attention. Over the years, we’ve continued updating the furniture, décor, and cleaning teams to maintain high standards and continually improve the guest experience. We’re also scheduling a new photoshoot to capture these updates accurately for future guests.
  – We’re actively improving our communication to ensure guests receive timely and effective help when it matters most.
  Thanks for sharing your thoughts. While we welcome constructive feedback, we want future guests to know that the home is being managed with care and pride.

• 2/5

  The worst part was the overwhelming smell, which was very smoky. Please update the listing photos to show the Landlord Special upgrades. Beds without mattress covers were not ideal. Recommend the company just sell the property and move on.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Hi Ian, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I want to clarify that all beds are equipped with mattress covers. Regarding the smoky odor, I would have appreciated the chance to address this during your stay, as we always welcome open communication. I understand that the situation with unauthorized pets may have caused discomfort, but our pet policy and associated fee are in place to protect the property and ensure fairness for all guests.
  We’re still in the process of updating the property, and new photos reflecting these improvements will be added once the updates are complete. Your input is appreciated, and we remain committed to continually improving the guest experience."

• Terrible Place to Stay

  1/5

  There were so many problems with this place. First of all, the pictures in VRBO did not match some of the furniture that was there. The couch was an older sectional count and very dirty. The home was very dirty and had a damp moisture odor when you come in the door which smelled like mold. The bedroom downstairs had a long hole in the wall with a blanket or some kind of material stuck in it to close it off hole. The air vent was terribly filthy and the bedroom smelled of mold. I have allergies and neuropathy in my leg and don't do stairs well, and was hoping to sleep downstairs, but could not under those conditions. The upstairs beds were covered with a bedspread to look good but when we pulled the covers back, the sheets were rustled and looked like someone had slept in both beds. The sheets had some little black pieces on the bed indicating that they were likely dirty. I contacted the owner and left a message but my call was never returned. I then contacted Evolve and explained the situation. This place was so awful we could not stay there so we left. I felt misled and had to find another place to stay for my trip.I have to mention that I have stayed in a number of places through VRBO and preferred vacation homes over hotels, and every place was clean and depicted the pictures provided on the cite.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Gloria, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that this stay didn’t meet expectations. We take all guest comments seriously and followed up with the homeowner, who wanted to share the following:
  - A walkthrough video was recorded just prior to check-in, showing the home prepared with clean linens and made beds.
  - The area noted in the downstairs room is part of a bathroom addition and not structural damage; it’s an original part of the layout that’s been maintained over time.
  - Furnishings are updated periodically, which may result in occasional differences from listing photos as new images are captured.
  - We’ve scheduled professional vent cleaning and a full moisture inspection to ensure guest comfort and air quality remain top priority.
  We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and remain committed to providing a clean, comfortable, and accurately represented space for all future guests.
  Thanks for letting us know about your stay.