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The Blue Heron: Spacious Retreat Mins off I-44

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A living room with a brick fireplace, two ceiling fans, a wooden door, and a view of the outdoors.
Whether a coffee or a nightcap, this space is perfect for a moment of solitude or catching up.
Sleep like royalty on this California King!
Private en suite bathroom
Enjoy the solitude and sleep like a baby on this Queen bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Leawood, MO
  • Place, North Park Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Downstream Casino Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Indigo Sky Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

+1
4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Blue Heron: Spacious Retreat Mins off I-44

The Blue Heron has everything for your large group or family. Just minutes to the hospitals & highways, it's easy to find, yet sits on 1.6 acres in an executive neighborhood. There are 3 living areas, 3.5 bathrooms, fast internet & all 4 bedrooms have luxury mattresses. Ample Space abounds - You can host your meeting or game night at our conference table downstairs!

Pet friendly & laundry available.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4280894vb
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 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

About the area

Joplin

Joplin is home to this holiday home. Candy House Chocolate Factory and George A. Spiva Center for the Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit North Park Mall and Webb City Farmers Market. Maccaroo Gyms and Lazer Force Lazer Tag Zone are also worth visiting.
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Map
Leawood, MO

What's nearby

  • North Park Mall - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Downstream Casino Resort - 11 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Route 66 Carousel Park - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Buffalo Run Casino - 21 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Indigo Sky Casino - 24 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Joplin, MO (JLN-Joplin Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Heron: Spacious Retreat Mins off I-44 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue Heron: Spacious Retreat Mins off I-44?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Blue Heron: Spacious Retreat Mins off I-44 located?

Situated in Joplin, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mercy Hospital Joplin, Freeman Diabetes Center and Freeman Hospital East. The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center and Freeman Hospital West are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
We're so glad to hear it! Thank you so much for leaving a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much! We truly appreciate your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DIANE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the simple arrangements of the furniture and the open spaces that made it feel relaxing. It was perfect assess to town and highway for our meetings and shopping ventures. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication with host, nice ranch style home for visiting Missouri
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you, Andy! We truly appreciate your review and hope you'll consider staying with us the next time you're in town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

Nice place

There is plenty of space for large group. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
That's what we love to hear, Jeanne! Thanks for leaving a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host. Close to everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
We're so glad you had a great stay! Thanks for leaving a review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice enough house that is up for sale. Needs lots of fixes here and there nothing too major other than the master tub and the washer not working right.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2025
We truly appreciate you leaving your honest review. We have begun addressing the issues brought to our attention and will continue to do so for any issues we are made aware of.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were on a golf trip and stayed one night. The house is located in our quiet neighborhood. The host was quick to answer any questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
We're so glad you had a great stay, Katrina! Thanks so much for staying with us and leaving your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Great house! Just as listed

Home was very spacious and we were all very comfortable. Communication with Emily was excellent. Very responsive and informative. Great location too!! Enjoyed our stay and will rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
That's what we love to hear, Tiffany! Thank you so much for leaving your review! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

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

Blue Heron came through

This property was a perfect fit for our family, who came to town for the funeral of a loved one. The beds were extremely comfortable and provided the much needed rest for our road weary travelers. The location was nearly perfect for us and offered quick access to I-44, Rangeline drive and Main Street. We will most likely be booking here again in the future. Thank you for the quick responses and great rental experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
While we are sorry to hear that such an unfortunate even brought to the area, we're glad we could provide you with a space to rest and take comfort during your hard time. We'd gladly have you back, Larry. Thank you for leaving your review.
Verified

6/10 Okay

mary b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emily was quick to respond about the shower handles that needed repair. Took the plumber a few hours while we were unpacking and trying to get organized. Some bathrooms needed more cleaning. No paper towels available. Beds were great!!Couldn’t get the TV to work down stairs. Thank you for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
We truly appreciate your honest review. We recognize we did not deliver a 5 star experience and are working to improve.
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin P.

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

Overnight for a Joplin Wedding

Nice stay - and accommodated our group very well. There was a pesky oven timer that kept going off . I'm sure it will be an easy fix, but for the life of us, we couldn't get it to stay off.Once spring cleaning has occurred outside, the patio will be a nice place to sit and enjoy.Thank you for opening up your home!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

No response

The initial communication was great. We arrived in town early evening and the house was easy to get to and everything was clean.Unfortunately the master bathroom light didn’t work. We let the property management know and they directed us to spare bulbs on the garage. There must be an electrical issue because that didn’t work so we had to purchase a light so we could see to shower.Additionally none of the plugs worked in the master bedroom and several in the next room also didn’t work.The faucet in the shower in the master bathroom was very loose and it was really difficult to change the temperature of the water and none of the showers had soap. We let the management company know all these things but they never responded after we let them know that the spare bulbs didn’t work.Overall it was fine but just frustrating that no one got back to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Hi Kelly. We're so sorry we didn't get back to you in during your stay. You provided very clear and constructive feedback and we absolutely dropped the ball on responding. We apologize for not delivering a better experience and will work to ensure we do so going forward.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari Janine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was satisfactory and met our needs well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
That's what we love to hear! Thanks for leaving your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thanks so much for leaving your rating!

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