Quaint Cottage ~ Close by the St. Francis River ~ Star Gazing is Spectacular ~

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Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Fredericktown, MO

Arcadia Valley Golf Club11 min drive
Silver Mine Recreation Area15 min drive
Elephant Rocks State Park21 min drive
St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Honeysuckle Rose is a true get-away. NO cable, satellite or phones. Just fresh country air and a cosmic view that will take your breath away. Though it is only a one bedroom , the bedroom has a king size bed and also twin bed. The kitchen is small but complete with all you need to have breakfast in bed, a great lunch or dinner simple or elegant. Cookware, dishes, wine glasses with decanter, linen with a spark of crystal to add that special touch. The living room has a huge sectional plus a queen sofa bed so bring the family or some special friends.With a large TV with 100's of DVD movies to select from are available. The dining area is spacious and comfortable. The patio includes a table and chairs for 4, fire pit and BBQ grill.
One of the many advantages of being located outside of town is the lack of light pollution. The Star Gazing is spectacular!
This is a great location for the perfect romantic getaway. Close to many pristine and quiet conservations sites that include rivers, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, birdwatching, and just clean family fun. Motorcycle-rs are always welcomed.

Property manager

Garland and Donna Riggs

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No extra guest fees for 6 and under.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed

Usually pets are welcome with prior approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the Cottage.

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: 20

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fredericktown

Located in Fredericktown, this cottage is in a rural area. Arcadia Valley Golf Club and Shepherd Mountain Bike Park and Hiking Trails are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mark Twain National Forest and Millstream Gardens Conservation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fredericktown, MO

What's nearby

Millstream Gardens Conservation Area - 6 min drive
Arcadia Valley Golf Club - 11 min drive
Silver Mine Recreation Area - 15 min drive
Elephant Rocks State Park - 21 min drive
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

Arcadia Valley Station - 11 min drive
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 98 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage ~ Close by the St. Francis River ~ Star Gazing is Spectacular ~ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage ~ Close by the St. Francis River ~ Star Gazing is Spectacular ~ ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage ~ Close by the St. Francis River ~ Star Gazing is Spectacular ~ ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage ~ Close by the St. Francis River ~ Star Gazing is Spectacular ~ located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Mark Twain National Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Millstream Gardens Conservation Area. Arcadia Valley Golf Club and Silver Mine Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

30 Oct 2023

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

Little cottage

We had a Awesome time the weather wasn't the best but we manage to get a little site seeing done.. At first we thought no wifi no tv no cell service But it was Good to take a Break from it all. The owners were Great Thank you so much 💓

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

11 July 2023

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

Relaxing

Very calm and quiet, good place to unplug. Patio and yard is a great place to sit and watch the birds or sit and visit with friends/family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

5 July 2022

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

Great Location!!!

Wonderful hosts and a great location! So peaceful and relaxing!! Highly recommend this location to get away from it all!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

20 June 2022

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

Great people and place

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

26 May 2022

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

Nice visit

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., Alton, Il

15 Mar 2022

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

Peaceful

We really enjoyed staying at Donna and Garlands place. It was a perfect place to come back to after a day of hiking. Loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent H.

29 Oct 2021

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

Excellent Stay

Property was well maintained and you could tell a lot of care went into planning for our stay. The patio is nice and private and the hosts are very responsive. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., St. Louis, MO

6 Sept 2021

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

Perfect for stargazing!

We chose this cabin because it is in a dark sky area and it lived up to our expectations! There is a perfect view of the night sky right form the patio area, and the lounge chairs made it easy to lay back and watch the beauty! The owners live in the next lot, but we felt like we had complete privacy. There is a thicket of trees separating the properties and the patio is on the farther side of the cabin, so we felt completely alone. The cabin was roomy enough for us, but the kitchen is compact. We made eggs and bacon in the morning, but it was easier to make use of the charcoal grill outside. There are many options for restaurants just a drive down the highway. There are many nearby area for nature lovers. We took a short hike at the conservation area, but we spent most of our time enjoying the fresh air on the patio area. There are many areas to explore in the yard around the cottage. Many birds, wildflowers, fuzzy caterpillars, and I saw a yellow and blue "Five Lined" skink! We are planning on returning in the fall.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

16 Aug 2021

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

Weekend away

Beautiful outdoor area!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

kartikey M.

11 Aug 2021

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

Great hospitality!

Donna put her heart out to make sure that our stay was a pleasurable one. She went out of the way to make us feel comfortable and ensure that we had a good time. Kids loved the donkeys in her farm which was walking distance from the accommodation. Will visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

KELSEY O.

26 July 2021

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

Excellent Getaway Stay

My husband and I had a great weekend stay. We really appreciated the owners' thoughtful touches, the location near many state parks, the timely communication and ease of check in, the comfortable bed, and generally how the owners really went out of their way to make sure we felt welcome. We also really appreciated it that they let us bring our dog and even left her a dog toy and water bowl. Thanks, Garland & Donna, we hope to be back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

7 July 2021

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

Beautiful!

I don’t think I can speak highly enough of the kindness and generosity of the property owners! They truly went above and beyond during our stay and I’ve never had such kind owners. The place is very quaint and sweet, extremely peaceful! When we need to be in this area again we will always look to stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

24 June 2021

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

This place was just what we needed

I am a traveling nurse and my father wanted to come visit. He brought my three dogs, a Yorkie and 2 chihuahuas so I can see them while I am here for contract work at the local hospital. Garland and Donna have been the most best hosts I had come across, ever. I know for a fact that my father will come back to visit as he loved this place and my girls loved the place so much. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Liz W., Lafayette, CO

9 June 2021

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

Lovely getaway

Such a beautiful spot to get away from it all. Perfect spot! Hosts were so friendly and made us feel so at home. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald J.

12 May 2021

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

Great visit

Nice getaway from home

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

7 May 2021

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

Unplug and relax

Hosts Garland and Donna were very generous and thoughtful. Treats and toys for the dogs at arrival. Very clean well kept property. Enjoyed the fire at night and the star viewing. Even let us borrow night vision glasses to look at the sky and surroundings. Great hikes close by are plentiful. Wonderful get away.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

24 Apr 2021

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

Excellent and hospitalable hosts, Great cottage Getaway

Donna and Garland were very welcoming with my girlfriend, myself, and our dog (Even left him treats and a toy!). The location is as described on the listing and is a perfect spot to unwind from the complicated and chaotic city life. Would definitely recommend and will be back again soon!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee D., St. Louis

31 Mar 2021

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

Comfortable stay

Cute and comfortable place to stay near hiking trails in the area. Great stargazing.

10/10 Excellent

James C.

23 Nov 2020

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

Cute Cottage in Country

Very comfortable, clean and quiet, especially at night. Donna and Garland are excellent hosts. They gave us a warm welcome and made sure we have what we need. The cottage is on it's own lot and we enjoy the privacy.

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

26 Oct 2020

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

Family Time

We really enjoyed getting away from everyday life and enjoying GREAT family time. Garland and Donna Riggs(the property owners) were so very kind! They even went out of their way to buy our kids little gifts and candy and also our dogs(who we decided to leave at home). The property was close to many different hiking trails. I highly recommend this property and will come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Oct 2020

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

Quiet and great for stargazing

Hosts were kind, left us treats including marshmallows and glowsticks for our son. Homey place for those looking to get away from tech. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia J.

20 Oct 2020

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

Honeysuckle Rose-A place for everyone

I was so happy to be able to rent Honeysuckle Rose for 3 days. I am a teacher, and this year has been the hardest yet. My boyfriend and I were looking to take our kids (and dog) and get away. We choose Honeysuckle Rose because of it's reviews and it's location near some amazing hiking. When I say that Donna and Garland went above and beyond, I mean it. We arrived late since we live nearly 5 hours away. Upon arrival, we came to a clean house with chocolate on the pillows and goodies for the kids and dog. Evergthing you need for your stay is here. You can cook every night (I brought my Instant Pot) thanks to a Walmart in a nearby town. We watched movies, played in the yard and used the firepit outside. If you are nature buff, Honeysuckle Rose is about a 10 minute drive to Arcadia. This town serves a junction of sorts since all the hiking is about 15 minutes away from either direction. We spent our days exploring the valley, and our nights gazing at stars. My 6 year old saw her first shooting star (2 of them) thanks to the low light pollution. If you are traveling as a couple or with kids, Donna and Garland are friendly and accommodating. We have every intention of returning to Honeysuckle Rose again in the future.

8/10 Good

JESSICA M.

17 Oct 2020

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

Pleasant autumn stay

Pleasant and interesting stay. Enjoyed being so close to the St. Francis River and other spots of interest. Fall colors were magnificent.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Iowa City

11 Oct 2020

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

Relaxing Getaway

Secluded and tech free getaway. Location is close to nearby hiking and loved how relaxing the property and house was. We also enjoyed the fresh flowers and six pack in the fridge awaiting us.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

5 Oct 2020

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

Lovely, welcoming place

This house and yard was very lovely with all of its decorations inside and out. It was nice to be able to go as a family and have access to a kitchen, bathroom and even living room, plenty of space for a small family or even decent sized family. There are so many ways to disconnect from the everyday hustle and bustle and technology with the multitude of puzzles, games, books and more that are provided at this place. It was clean and very well maintained. I would be more than happy to stay here again some day in the future!!

About the host

Hosted by Garland and Donna Riggs

Garland was born and raised in this area with family history that goes back several generations. His great grand father started the first telephone company in St Francis County and owned the local newspaper from 1913-1937. His Grand Dad was a well respected man that contributed to the Annapolis Community for more than 50 years, which now is creating a walking park in his memory.
Donna is from Boston, Massachusetts area where they met 20 plus years ago while working on the BIG DIG, which was at that time the largest construction site in the USA.
In 1998, motivated by a more simple, slower life style and the desire to spend more time with his daughter, we moved from the Boston area to Roselle, Missouri.

Why they chose this property

We were in the area visiting family and on our way back to the airport we saw this piece of property was for sale and decided this would be perfect.

What makes this property unique

Again we are close to many wonderful conservations sites, wineries, rivers, and as we stated before the stars will take your breath every now and again you can see things in the sky that just aren't explainable.