Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!
DarLyn's Retreat is located at the southeast intersection of Hwy 106 and State Rte E. Adjacent to the Ozark National Scenic Riverway Park, it is 2 miles east of Alley Spring and 4 mi west of Eminence. You'll be very close to outfitters supporting the Jack's Fork River and all the fun that can be had--they'll even pick you up right from the house!
+ 10 guests! + STARLINK high-speed internet! + Central heat/air conditioning! + NEW! In the off-season, we have extended the patio, added a new back deck and a full-length, covered front porch! Additionally, we've added landscaping and a new fire pit! New paint colors!.
Please read all info/rules prior to booking. Thanks and we look forward to hosting your group! Contact us any time for exceptions or approvals.
NO PETS ALLOWED: - Due to excessive violations of previous guests, we no longer allow dogs or any pets. We will ask you to leave immediately without refund. We love dogs and had hoped to continue allowing them but previous guests have brought unregistered animals, left them alone on property and caused excessive damage/clean up/repairs.
ANY extra guests and/or events/parties must be *preauthorized* by host and host must be given the exact number of expected guests for billing & emergency purposes. This includes any guests using the house during the day or night.
Any unauthorized guests/ events/ parties may result in immediate eviction with no refund.
- Late check out fee: $20 for every 30 minutes after 10 AM, unless given as a courtesy by host. Late check out is only available on days when no other guests are scheduled to check in.
- We have a doorbell SECURITY CAMERA at the entrance of DarLyn's Retreat and at the garage. Any damage to the cameras and/ or obstructing the view are grounds for immediate eviction without refund.
- Any damage to or tampering with the WiFi is grounds for immediate eviction without refund. Please do not touch the Starlink router on the bookshelf or Nest Connect plugged into the outlet beneath the wooden bench at the entryway.
- When leaving the property during your stay, ensure all doors are locked.
- Respect property boundaries - Our 20 acres is fenced to the north, east and south. Please do not go beyond into neighboring properties. See graphic of boundaries in photos.
- The utility room with main water shutoff and electric service panel is in the basement. Kids are not allowed in the utility room.
- No Littering - Additional cleaning fees starting at $50 minimum will apply if litter is found on the property after your stay.
- Trash is picked up on Thursday mornings.
- Lawn maintenance may occur during the daytime and is normally limited to 1 hour or less.
The back yard has a fire pit area for relaxing while you enjoy the Ozark sky at sunset!
PLEASE - NO large fires and NO fires at all during dry conditions. Water is available from the well head on the north side of the house. A hose is located on the patio and a shovel and hoe are available inside the basement door. Plastic chairs from the patio may be used for the campfire area.
PLEASE enjoy but use great care, be proactive for fire management and cool it to the touch before leaving it. Firewood is nearby, when available. Do not burn cardboard, paper or leaves. The fire pit has a lid and should be covered when the fire is cool and before leaving.
(Personal note: we have seen/experienced small fires spread at extraordinary speeds in dry conditions and light winds!!!)
Garage: The garage is closed off for storage.
We hope you enjoy your stay at DarLyn’s Retreat. PLEASE take care of our home! We love it here and hope you do too!
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs left unattended must be crated. 2 are avail.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Fires only allowed in the fire pit. Use caution in dry/windy conditions and leave cold when finished.
No smoking or vaping in the house.
Crate unattended dogs. A large and small crate are in the Utility room.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2197340vb
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
Eminence
Located in Eminence, this holiday home is in a rural area. Roy L. Beck Municipal Golf Course and Rocky Falls are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alley Spring State Park and Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cave exploring.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
Alley Spring & Mill - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
Alley Spring State Park - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
Roy L. Beck Municipal Golf Course - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Fort Leonard Wood, MO (TBN-St. Robert Regional) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
Dairy Shack - 6 min drive
Rubys Family Resterant - 6 min drive
The Fuel House - 7 min drive
Double O Saloon - 6 min drive
Dos Rios Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!?
As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river! on 26 July 2026 start from AU$637, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Serene and cozy Ozark home - 3 mins to Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork river! located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Alley Spring & Mill and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Alley Spring State Park. Roy L. Beck Municipal Golf Course and Alley Spring Grist Mill Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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We totally enjoyed our stay. The house was adequately stocked with essentials and was extremely comfortable. Thanks to the host for allowing us to live in your home for the week. Would definitely recommend. Diana
Diana M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you, Diana! We hope you had a great time and will visit again!
From the beginning the host was super helpful & responding quick to questions which really sealed the deal on choosing their place. Coming from STL I was not familiar at all with the area but location was perfect as well as the house for 4 kids under 10 & two dogs. Alley Springs (5 minutes away) has great river banks to hang out on. The hosts house has a nice fenced in front yard for the dogs with a large backyard area & fire pit for our family to hang out at.
First pulling up plenty of room for parking we had 6 vehicles . Nice shade trees. Home was very clean . Had 16 people and we all found a place to lay our heads . Had two full size fridges one on both levels. Beds very comfortable , kitchen well equipped. Just a nice place overall. Would definitely recommend this place !!!
Jeanne W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Jeanne’s group was wonderful! We were apprehensive to host that many people but they took great care of our home and left it very clean. They’re welcome back any time! Thank you!
About the host
Hosted by Darrell Davis
Our basement renovation is complete! We can host 10 people and 2 dogs in our 3BR/2Ba home. The new downstairs includes an additional LR w pop-up full sofa sleeper, kitchenette, 2 BR (queen and (2) twins) and a bathroom w shower. See the photos! The walkout leads to a 10’x34’ patio, fire pit and large backyard.
We love the Ozarks and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area. It's so beautiful and there is plenty to do year-round. We especially love hiking, kayaking and fishing in and around Alley Spring and the Jack's Fork River! We like the outdoors but our home has excellent amenities for indoor activities as well.
We have enjoyed hosting for more than a year now and enjoy the reviews left by guests highlighting the same features and amenities we love!
Why they chose this property
It's beautiful and has easy access to Alley Spring and Eminence.
What makes this property unique
Our house is situated on 20 acres and while bordered by Highway E and Highway 106, we are relatively secluded. In essence, it’s peaceful most of the time but also conveniently located to get to recreational areas or town for groceries, food, gas, etc.