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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ava, MO
  • Douglas County Museum
    1 min walk
  • Ava Art Guild and Gallery
    2 min walk
  • Ava City Park
    14 min walk

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Ozark Country Cottage: In the Heart of Ava

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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (9)
The price is CA $115
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CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Ozark Country Cottage: In the Heart of Ava

About the area

Ava

In Ava .Steps from the vacation home, you'll find Douglas County Museum and Ava Art Guild and Gallery. Ava City Park and Ava Area Chamber of Commerce are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Douglas County Museum - 1 min walk
  • Ava Art Guild and Gallery - 2 min walk
  • Ava City Park - 14 min walk
  • Ava Area Chamber of Commerce - 19 min walk
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Tule Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

#1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest!

Come stay at The Ava House!
We offer a cozy, quiet, private get away. With everything you need to feel cozy and right at home ❤️

The house sits on a 1 acre lot just right outside the City limits. You have access to the whole house with exception of the downstairs supply / office area.
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath single level home, though there are stairs to enter the house.
Comfortable Beds, Fluffy towels, spacious bathroom and kitchen
Full Kitchen amenities! We now have a full sized Stove/Oven, as well as Microwave, full size fridge and dining table. Card Games. Wifi. Cable. Smart TV. Great views. Comfy furniture. Extra cozy blankets

Property manager

Farron Shortt

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: If you smoke in the home, $250 fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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#1 place to stay in Ava - We love our guest! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice front porch, close to SMORR
The house is a little rustic, but everything was clean/in good working order and it has plenty of space. It is only 18 minutes from great off-roading at SMORR and there was plenty of space for parking. There are a handful of gas stations and good restaurants just a few minutes away, but the house itself is a little out of the way so it is nice place to relax. I enjoyed the front porch with a view of the valley across the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This house was a great place for my friend and I to stay for our weekend. Neat, clean, comfortable, well stocked with dishes, cups, glasses and cookware. The sunrise view was amazing! We would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet location with Beautiful morning view
Very nice little older house outside town just enough to have a quiet and peaceful stay. Porch was wonderful for morning coffee. Beautiful view and wildlife. Has all the amenities to cook and clean. Definitely better than the super 8. Thank you !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chery D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasantly Surprised!
Close to town, yet surrounded by fields and "country". Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Stay
Perfect experience again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
We’ve stayed there a few times before. It offers most of what we need. It’s a place for us to stay when we visit our son n family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ava Mo older home
Quaint/rustic older home in small community. Good directions to location. Quiet area. Easy entry/parking. Comfortable beds. Host very responsive to any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to SMORR for the Jeep Jamboree. Really enjoyed the front porch view relaxing in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool old farm house. We loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim d.

Liked: Cleanliness
A country getaway
We liked having birds wake us up, not traffic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right...
Everything was just right after a long drive of nearly ten hours. The house was cozy and made us feel very welcome. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Out of The Way Spot
Not that Ava is a busy area but the location of this property as described and on the edge of town. Our stay was very quiet and full of nature. We saw deer each day in the field across the road and the neighbors yard and there was a bunch of squirrels in the tree next to the house. Very peaceful to sit and watch them with my morning coffee. The home is perfect for a couple days or longer. I cannot think of anything they did not accommodate for. Hulu for streaming entertainment. We loved it and will be back every time we are in the area to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was amazing
Just out of town with an amazing view. It wasn’t quite ready when we got there, the host was still cleaning. Which was kinda awkward but she was very apologetic about it and made a trip back to bring us sheets for an air mattress. Overall a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Marina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not cleaned enough, manager didn’t have it ready by the promised time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kay L.

Thanksgiving visit to family
It was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kay L.

Cozy home
Our tv wasn’t working and Faron came and looked at it and replaced it right away. We are returning thanksgiving week, I need to do some of thanksgiving dinner and would appreciate a clean oven. It it messy looking right now and I didn’t cook there this time. I noticed its supply of pots n pans are very limited. Other than that it was fine. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Perfect little cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice & Cozy
Property was just as expected, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Great house and easy location right in Ava!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Short

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2022
What a lovely quaint cute place. We had a amazing family dinner, gifts and games. We will def be back in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family ThanksChristmas
House is very cozy. I loved that the owners had ice in freezer for us, all towels, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee for keurig maker. I had problems with fridge and she was quick to help on the day of Thanksgiving. I will definitely stay there again when visiting family. So much nicer and no comparison than the disgusting Super 8 in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View of the Mountains
We had a wonderful time at this little mountain cabin. Our favorite part was rocking on the front porch and drinking coffee...it was comfortable, safe, clean and close to everything. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place!
Everything was sparkling clean. Bed was very comfortable. Had everything we needed for a comfortable, quiet stay in the Ozarks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

penny t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rusty Chic
Cute little place. Was perfect for what we needed. We rode at SMORR for 2 days so it was a good place to come back to late to eat and sleep. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

dean r., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
What a quiet and relaxing place to stay! We loved the sunrises over the trees from the front porch. The kitchen was decently stocked with mismatched dishes and utensils- which fit the casual country ambiance perfectly and was completely functional. Farron and Nacole were great hosts. When I mentioned that I did not see a spatula/scraper, they delivered one to the house straightway! Note that the tub/shower only functions as a shower, but not as a tub for baths- unless we just couldn't figure out how to make it work. Although we typically only stay at places with king beds (I'm 6'4"), we made do with the queen beds- which were very comfortable. We would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022