Ava, Missouri
This is a very cute and fun little studio cabin located in the Ozark hills! It is part of a group of 6 cabins (with plans for 6 more) called "Village of Hope". All of the cabins have been built since 2008 and they all have modern amenities including electricity, hot water, toilets, showers, WiFi, and both heating and air conditioning. All of the cabins also have a microwave, small refrigerator, and a coffee pot.
The cabins are on the grounds of a Christian family camp, so there are some special rules. Please note the "Policies and Rules" for this property accordingly.
The ministry directors check-in guests in person. They also live on the grounds of the property and are readily available to address any issues or questions that may arise.
The cabins are outside of Ava, Missouri in a very rural environment in the beautiful hills of the Ozark Mountains. They are about a 10-minute drive from Ava. Ava is a quaint, older town of around 2,500 residents with a charming collection of unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. The people in the area are extremely friendly and tourists are very welcome all over town.
The cabins are less than a 10-minute drive from entry into the gorgeous Mark Twain National Forest, which provides 1.5 million acres of beautiful land for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and exploring the beauty of God's creation. The cabins are also about a 1-hour drive from Branson, Missouri, which is world-famous for its live entertainment shows, particularly in terms of country music and Christian music.
Guests have access to the entire cabin, all of the exterior grounds on the property, and the game and fitness room that is in the basement of "the big house", where the ministry directors live.
The cabins are built with a cute and fun "hillbilly style" to provide guests with a comfortable, fun, and unique regional experience. They are truly a very cute, unique, and comfortable mix of "hillbilly style" with modern amenities! The cabins help tourists to get a real and authentic sense of the region and its "hillbilly heritage" while enjoying the peaceful and pristine beauty of the Ozarks!
The cabins are built on a beautiful hillside on part of the 58-acre grounds of Teen Harvest Youth Ranch, a Christian ministry for children, teens, and families. The cabins are used for family ministry, but are offered for rent on days when they are not in use for ministry. The rental of the cabins helps to financially support the wonderful ministry of Teen Harvest Youth Ranch. All of the cabins are filled with Christian artwork and Christian decorations. As part of a Christian camp, neither smoking nor alcohol consumption are permitted anywhere on the property.
The rental of the cabin allows guests to also use other items on the grounds including the outdoor firepit, outdoor picnic table, outdoor basketball court, and indoor game / fitness room in the basement of "The Big House" on the property. Guests are also welcome to hike and explore the 58-acre property. Large groups are very welcome and are invited to rent all 6 cabins for church retreats, family reunions, youth trips, business retreats, or other family-friendly events. With the rental of all 6 cabins, guests are also provided with usage of the large commercial kitchen and dining table that is in The Big House as well as the large indoor conference and meeting room that is in the office building on the property.
It is highly recommended that guests have their own means of transportation.
This is a very beautiful place out in the country a little log cabin you couldn't ask for anything better if you love the country the people is really nice no complaints about that very quiet and I would definitely go back if they would let me they only thing I can say is it is a long walk down to the cabin I definitely think it should be some way that you can take your stuff down and then bring your car back if you had to that's the only thing but it still wasn't bad I love being out there the country is just so wonderful and I definitely definitely would go again
The area is beautiful with rolling hills and woods. The cabins are rustic on the outside but modern on the inside. I stayed in cabin 9 and cabin 11 while I was there and both were clean, warm, and comfortable. I visit my grand children about 6 times a year and I will check availability here, first, from now on. I really enjoyed my stay.
We rented three cabins for a three-night stay. The cabins were very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the Scripture throughout each cabin. There was a short walk from the parking area to the cabins, but no different than going to a hotel. The owners/hosts were right there and available.
Very clean cabin and a warm welcome right outside of Ava. Perfect.
Loved our short but fun stay in this tiny cabin in the woods. I enjoyed getting to know Paul and appreciated he and his wife's hospitality. We would definitely stay here again!
we were very happy with this property. The cabin was very clean and provided us with everything we needed to be comfortable. This was the perfect 2 nights to rest after our 5000 mile trip out west before heading home It is a little out of the way so beware if you think you can just run out and get a pizza. Its about 10 minutes or so to town but not a drive on the narrow roads for something quick to eat. Bring your food in with you.
We came to the property travel worn and weary. I was so pleased by how neat and clean the property was. We were able to get into our beds and refresh ourselves with a good night's sleep very quickly. Everything matched the pictures and listing in the description. Thank you!
Great location, this worked well for overflow arrangements. We had a large family reunion and the accomodations were perfect for our extra guests
While in the area for a basketball tournament, my sons and I align with another family rented a cabin overnight. It was fun! It was more enjoyable than a hotel and we left with lots of memories. We played games that the host provided, enjoyed the being tucked away in the woods, and saw deer the next morning. The host family was very nice. We hope to come back.