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Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River.

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A dining area with a table and chairs, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen with an archway.
Property grounds
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, and a window providing natural light.
A yellow door with a wreath and a keyhole.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lesterville, MO
  • Place, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson's Shut-ins State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcadia Valley Golf Club
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lesterville

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Johnson's Shut-ins State Park and Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. The vacation home includes a microwave, a Smart TV, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Taum Sauk Mountain State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Johnson's Shut-ins State Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Ketcherside Mountain Conservation Area - 14 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Arcadia Valley Golf Club - 23 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • Elephant Rocks State Park - 28 min drive - 31.2 miles

Getting around

  • Arcadia Valley Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge at Wilderness Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rio Rata - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy River Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Black River Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BRL Dining Hall - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River.

Welcome to "The Betty House" in Lesterville, Missouri!

Escape to this serene and charming country retreat nestled among the peaceful woods. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this spacious home offers ample room for a large family or group of friends seeking tranquility and relaxation.

Step inside and be greeted by the inviting ambiance of this quaint country home. The original wood flooring adds a touch of warmth and character, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.

Indulge in a truly rejuvenating experience in the claw foot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of outdoor adventures. The Betty House also boasts two bathrooms, say goodbye to waiting for the bathroom!

The outdoor area is a haven for nature lovers. Gather around the fire pit under the starry night sky, sharing stories and toasting marshmallows. The outdoor grilling and dining area provide the ideal setting for enjoying a delicious barbecue feast amidst the tranquil surroundings.

As you sip your morning coffee, keep an eye out for the graceful deer that often roam the area. The natural beauty that surrounds The Betty House will leave you in awe.

For those seeking aquatic adventures, the lake is just a short 3-minute drive away. Spend your days swimming, fishing, or simply soaking up the sun by the water's edge at the famous Black Water River. Don't let the name fool you- the water is unbelievably crystal clear.

When you're ready to explore the town, a quick 5-minute drive will take you to the heart of Lesterville. Discover the welcoming atmosphere at the 21 Yard Line bar & grill, stock up on essentials at Dollar General, or peruse the charming Dawn's General Store.

"The Betty House" invites you to experience the best of both worlds—a tranquil retreat in the woods with modern amenities and easy access to the town's conveniences. Book your stay now and embark on a memorable journey at this truly beautiful home in Lesterville, Missouri.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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Living area
Johnson's Shut-ins State Park
Middle Brook
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 3 reviews
$266 nightly
The price is $281
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total with taxes and fees
Johnson's Shut-ins State Park

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lesterville, close to Taum Sauk Nature Museum. Taum Sauk Mountain State Park is also within a driving distance of 4 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River.?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River. on Jul 13, 2026 start from $503, 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.

Is there parking available at Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River.?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River.?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a smart TV and a firepit.

Does Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River. have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River. have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River.?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River..

Gorgeous large rental home in Lesterville MO just minutes from Blackwater River. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to Johnson shut ins, floats and great scenery. Fit the 7 of us perfect in such a cute, clean home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. Clean and lovely with an outdoor patio that is beautiful. We will be back :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie R.

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

Betty House

The house was as listed! It was clean and the back patio was awesome. We enjoyed it immensely! Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful. Very cozy. Spacious kitchen. Love the back patio. Owner very nice and pleasant. Very easy to work with. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great Property

Very nice property and very clean. It was such a beautiful home. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Adorable house

The house was perfect for what we needed. Close to the river yet also gave us our privacy. Great patio and fire pit area. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

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

Awesome stay

The house was great. It was very clean. It had great AC upstairs and downstairs. The WiFi was also nice to have. The outfitters were able to pick us up at our house and drops us back off…soooo convenient. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brea Y.

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

Best Vrbo experience I’ve ever had

The property is lovely and in a great location, but the host herself is what made our trip a remarkable one. She was kind, communicative and so helpful. We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

First family vacay

We loved our experience at the Betty house! This was our first official family vacation and we were able to check off some bucket lists items by visiting elephant rocks and Johnson’s shut ins. We were also able to fit in a float trip! We hope to be back the same time again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaina N.

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

Fabulous retreat

We cane for the total eclipse and couldn’t have picked a better place. The community is friendly, the parks are fun and the house was the oerfect balance of old and new. The beds are comfortable and the firepit makes for great storytelling and s’mores. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Connie

Nice Kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jamie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Found broken glass on property and was un sure what to do with trash with only having 2 smaller cans out back to put the trash. Not the owners fault but opening the fridge is too low and cut my toe when opening. Beside that the stay and rooms was enough for all of us to stay comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jermy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice clean house , excellent location

Very nice older home located outside of town minutes from everything we came to do . The property was excellent. My only complaint was the listing had "hottub" as an amenity and there was none . And i rented a 2 bathroom home because I have 2 teenage daughters and one was out of order
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Plenty of space, great location.

We rented the space so that we could float nearby during the day and have a place to stay overnight that included AC+Showers for folks who were not into the idea of tent camping. The house itself is very spacious and outside there were many different areas to gather and chill . It’s also nice having a full kitchen to cook and hangout in. Overall, you can tell a lot of work was put into making this the perfect getaway. One thing to note- the description says it fits 8 but sleeps 6. We were a bit confused by that, but it turns out there is ann additional bunkbed upstairs. I’m unsure if they’re meant for children or adults, none of us tried to use them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paula R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The house is very cute. Check-in was very easy. All downhill from there. The house was infested with lady bugs. There were thousands of live and dead bugs everywhere. On the couch, on the beds, dishes in the cabinets, literally everywhere. Messaged host and she said its mother nature and to leave if we want. This is in middle of woods, not a lot of options to up and leave. We spent first hour cleaning bugs. I messaged that this was not just a few bugs, that this was an infestation and that there was no reason to have dead bugs everywhere- that it should have been cleaned prior to us coming. Host messaged we could use vacuum to clean. Next morning, I messaged several times again about issue and that also the bathroom door literally fell off. Host never replied. We went to leave for our activities and realized we left a water bottle, tried to go back inside and we were locked out! Messaged host- no response. Spent an hour on the phone with VRBO, they tried to contact her multiple times. We sent them videos and pictures of bugs and trying to get in house. We could not get a response from host. Luckily we left a window open (to air out the house, because this is not a non-smoking house!) and my daughter climbed through a window so we could get our stuff. We left the property. Host messaged a bit later that she was at house. and agreed to refund money for our stay, but also added that house was clean when we checked in, despite pics I sent with dead bugs everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie J.

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

The Backyard was our FAV

We loved a lot of things about this house. The backyard is beautiful. We enjoyed the firepit and gazebo every night. We loved that the house is nice and spacious. There is enough room for everyone with 8 beds. Kids enjoyed the bunkbeds. The kitchen is nice and spacious and has a big countertop for cooking your own meals which we did all the days we were there. The location is Fantastic to Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut Ins and Taum Mountain State Park! The downfalls were the Asian Beetles that were basically attacking the inside of the house (I am aware this is a time of year thing), but we did not enjoy them. May want to add a few other utensils to the kitchen such as measuring cups, a peeler, and even a few more spatulas. We did smell a sewage smell in the bathrooms but the owner said she was going to look into it and did offer to refund our money due to the smell. I was disappointed that the tub didn't work as we did look for that with small children who aren't fans of showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martin M.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025