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Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.

Choyia’s Place on Kings River

This unique passive solar home was built by retired Air Force Lt. Colonel A.J. Smith and his wife Choyia in the early 90’s. They loved the area and wanted to share its beauty with their friends and visitors. We want to do the same. This 7000 sq.ft. home sits on the banks of the Kings River. It is great for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The home has a very large kitchen and the dining area can seat 25 for meals. There are 5 bedrooms in the home, three have king beds and private baths. There is a bunk room that sleeps 6. The house sleeps 16 comfortably. There are 2 bar areas, a game room with pool table, game table and cozy seating area around fireplace. There is an exercise room with equipment and 6 person hot tub. A nice sun room is attached for morning coffee and a great place to read. There is a solarium with plants to bring the outside in. Choyia’s place is 25 minutes from historic Eureka Springs. 20 minutes from the beautiful Dogwood Canyon and around 45 minutes from Branson Mo. and Silver Dollar City. If you want to float the river we can refer you to a local Canoe rental service. If you would like, we can provideva grocery pickup for you so you will have everything you need when you arrive. We want you to relax and have a wonderful time and come back again and again.

Property manager

Debbie Schlemmer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Lots of stairs so not great for toddlers

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: 30
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Berryville, AR

What's nearby

  • Onyx Cave - 27 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Dogwood Canyon Nature Park - 28 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Christ of the Ozarks - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Great Passion Play Amphitheater - 32 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway - 34 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Branson, MO (BKG) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jim's Saloon - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pilot Knob Conservation Area, Cosmic Cavern, and Mark Twain National Forest. Berryville City Park and Saunders Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Roomy, quiet, gorgeous setting, fantastic for group of all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Amazing property

Choyia is the perfect location for family or friends gatherings. It is exactly as advertised and even better. Debbie is an amazing hostess who greatly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this VRBO location. We plan to return as often as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Family get together

This was the best appointed VRBO that we have stayed at in years. There was plenty of room for people to spread out, but also big enough kitchen/ dining/ living area to accommodate all of us in one general area. We had a great time, the views were great and I would love to return in warmer weather to see the river. weather
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Beautiful Area and Amazing Host

We had so much fun staying here! We loved how secluded it was but close enough to run into town if we forgot something. I loved that we could just walk down to the river and the water was crystal clear. The views from the deck were spectacular. Would definitely recommend for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berit G.

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

Sanctuary in the woods

We loved our stay here! It exceeded expectations and we plan to come back Annually ! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha B.

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

Fabulous

Debbie- is Amazing. The house is gorgeous. Perfect getaway. River is nice. Amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Weekend getaway

This property exceeded our expectations. Plenty of space and you can’t beat the location. The river was too low to float which was our plan but we caught plenty of fish just down from the house. Can’t recommend enough. Thanks for the great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W., Knoxville

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

Great place at the perfect location

Enjoyed the opportunity to stay in a house that allowed multiple family members to stay together with enough space for everyone. Thank you for a beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara L., Overland Park, KS

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

Large space in nature

Our girls trip was fun and the home provided ample space to enjoy our stay. It's a perfect location to escape the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Wonderful Trip with our Adult Children

Wonderful house for our family trip. My husband and I and our adult children and their significant others gathered to spend time together. This was a great place that gave each of us our own space as well as space to all gather together. It worked beautifully for all of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manjula S.

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

beautiful home

The house is well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Awesome!!

Perfect house room for everyone in our large group. Perfect host— kind and thoughtful we had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Christmas family trip

Every year we take all the grown children and grands on a trip for Christmas. The house was beautifully decorated and room for all of us. Plenty of towels, snacks, kitchen has everything you need, games and a peaceful, gorgeous setting by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madonna T.

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

Choiya’s Place

“Awesome” was the first impression of the house when we walked in. We were not disappointed at all. We would definitely return when we are in the area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Family holiday vacay

The house was just as described. You will never find a more well stocked vacation home. Things we brought were already there so we just shared and left some things that we had brought. The owner answered all questions in an extremely fast response. If there was one negative it would be how rural the home was to attractions that we planned daily. That however was to no fault of the owner. We truly enjoyed the home and it was very accommodating for 14 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

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

Excellent Experience!!!

The property was amazing. The pictures don’t do it justice.The host thought of everything. Her communication was fantastic. The house was beautiful and had tons of extras! The sodas, fruit and snacks were a wonderful surprise. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

Perfect House!!

This property is amazing!! It’s huge, fun, eclectic and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. We had a wedding party stay at the house and hosted two parties at the house, a wedding rehearsal dinner and wedding after party. The host Debbie for this property is a wonderful lady who communicated with us perfectly, quickly and made our stay extra special with all the wonderful added items like coffee, fruit, bread and chocolate!! We will for sure be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S.

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

Great Team Retreat Getaway

Perfect for small team retreat! Lots of room, beds, and sitting areas. Interesting history and items in the house. Great areas to walk and enjoy the beautiful outdoors and river. The balcony river views are great! Love that everything is labeled and taken care of! Of course the hot tub and game room are perfect for evening leisure time. I highly recommend this place for small teams or top executives to get away to for clear thinking and rejuvenation! Thank you Debbie for being a great host; very helpful and communicative!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti C., Meridian , Ms

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

Gorgeous home.

This home was amazing! The pictures didn't do it justice. The location was wonderful, peaceful and quite. The outside landscaping of the yard was just as nice as the inside of the home. I loved the history of the couple that had owned this home. The decor was gorgeous, the hot tub was wonderful. I could go on and on... The host was wonderful, enjoyed chatting. Also loved the snacks that was left for us. Everything you needed was at this home. Will DEFINITELY stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

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

A true GEM by the river!

Our first friends-cation was wonderful! We had 3 families and 2 more individuals stay in the house (total of 15) and we were SO comfortable. The house was HUGE and was the perfect house for kids to play hide-and-seek! The kitchen was very spacious and has everything you need. The beds were divine,..everyone complimented on how heavenly they slept. So many nooks and crannies to just relax and unplug! The Kings River (walking distance) was fabulous and a perfect spot to swim and float! We are already planning our next trip to return to the property next summer!! Love, love, love this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

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

Kings River Float Trip

We stayed at Choyia’s place last summer for our Friend’s River Vacation and loved it so much! We met some awesome locals who told us about the public river access points around the area and that we should bring our kayaks/canoes and float on our own! We knew we had to come back and do just that. So we DID and it was wonderful! Below Choyia’s place is a public access point (walking distance) and we were able to float two days; Grandview bridge to Choyia’s Place (7.3 miles) and then Choyia’s place to the Romp Hole (4.9 miles)! It was a blast!! Choyia’s place is nestled in the perfect place for those ‘said’ river adventures! The house is always amazing and spacious with tons of activities inside! Deborah is also a lovely hostess with the mostest with snacks and drinks upon arrival and superb communication! We always feel right at home, safe, and relaxed!! Choyia’s Place is where it’s at!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Great find!

The house is very spacious with lots of room to visit with others or enjoy some alone time in one of several of the tucked-away alcoves. The kitchen is amply stocked with plenty of silverware and cooking gear. The Kings River is within a few steps of the back yard, but no fish were caught...:( The only drawback was the slow internet connection; it was slower than dial-up and couldn't accommodate all of the iPads, iPhones, and TV's in use. There are other service providers, such as StarLink, that should be able to improve the performance. All in all, it was a very enjoyable stay, and we all would highly recommend Choyia's Place to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024