I rented this cabin for a girls' trip with my sisters and mom. I checked out other rentals in the main area of LOZ, but it seemed so crowded, and my mom specifically said she wanted to be, "far away from everyone." This place fit the bill!
Upon arrival, I was met by John aka Chevy (the property owner), who told me he'd turned on the AC full blast (it was a 90+ degree day) and that there was wine and fruit waiting for me! Very first thing I noticed is that the property pictures on VRBO do this cabin NO justice. It has a beautiful setting, just feet away from the Osage River, with a background of Ozark river bluffs! It was beautiful, clean, and it seemed more updated than the pics I saw on the listing. I was pleased to see they had wifi available, and a brand new flat screen TV with satellite. The decor was very country shabby chic, and there were plenty of blankets, pillows, and towels to keep us all comfy and clean.
We vegged out the majority of the weekend, and with the sweltering heat outside the cool cabin was a welcome escape. We did make it to LOZ once, but we just couldn't wait to get back to our cabin to relax. We didn't take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen, but we DID enjoy the complimentary Starbucks coffee they provided us. The kitchen was modern, with a full stove top and oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee pot, full sized fridge, dishes, utensils, the works. At night we relaxed outside on the porch with a few beers or a glass of wine, looked up at the stars, and listened to the sounds of the river. One thing I love about the country is it's never quiet, and you're never truly alone. We saw deer, bats, armadillos, birds (orioles!!), giant bull frogs, plus all of the neighborhood pets! I took my sister and walked down to the river shore, and we could see the Milky Way it was so dark.
The owners live right next door, and they were very accommodating, and so pleasant to chat with. You could tell that running the cabins is not just a business to them, it's a passion. They too appreciated the value of living life in the slow lane.
All in all, we had an AMAZING, comfortable, leisurely weekend here, and I WILL return again. If you're looking to take a LOZ trip but dont want the hassle of the crowds and expensive hotels, check this place out!! You wont regret it!