We have stayed at Shady Lane for several years during our annual float trips with friends. These…read morecabins are by far cleaner than any other cabins we have stayed at in this area. We have always stayed in the single cabins. The cabins are large and have plenty of room for our equipment. The cabin has a full bathroom, small refrigerator, TV with Dish Network and A/C. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. There is also large grassy areas to play yard games and wiffle ball in the evening. Although the cabins aren't right on the river, they are just a short walk away. We will continue to stay at Shady Lane during our annual float trips with friends.

WOW.....service is unbelievable....showed up...checked in....amazed by the rooms.....pool was a…read moreperfect temp....while having a party pool side..... the owner treated us to some fresh pulled pork and a taste of amazing local music....being from memphis( blues).....Van Buren hill billy's gives me a whole new view of music....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...Bring your drums!

Their location is great, right in the middle of the lively metropolis of downtown Emminence. The…read morevarious boat rental places will pick you up right in front. Easy walking distance to the restaurants & bars. Carries Suite IMHO is the best room for the money. Breakfast consisted of a toasted English muffin w an egg & breakfast meat & yogurt & a fruit cup.

Love this place and the owner Patty! Very comfortable, clean, with exceptional service. The only…read morething better than a B&B owner that knows how to keep a place clean is one that knows how to cook... Patty is great at both!

Outstanding! Very friendly and helpful staff! Nicely decorated, clean comfortable rooms, good hot…read morebreakfast options. Free fresh ground hot coffee 24-7. Could not ask for more. All at a reasonable price. Oh, and it's across the street from a Walmart and a dozen good options. Good location.

Very clean , modern and nicely updated hotel and convenient to so many activities in the area.The…read morehotel offers a delicious breakfast ,with plenty of seating and a nice outdoor seating area with fire pit for weather permitting,large exercise room and a very nice indoor pool.The staff is very helpful and oh so friendly.

First the bad news. There is no Mountain to view in Mountain View and no honeysuckle at the…read moreHoneysuckle Inn. Other than that this property is hidden gem. The rooms are clean and super nice. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the Honeysuckle Inn. P.S. They got yummy waffles for breakfast to!

Overpriced for what it is. Got a lousy attitude from the guy when I checked in; and they're…read morecompletely inflexible about checking out for example if you drive all nneed an extra half hour.

We had a fantastic long weekend at the Echo Bluff Lodge. The first day we hiked and did a cave tour…read moreat Onondoga on the way. Day 2 was a float trip down the river with Carr's. The Lodge is on a hill overlooking the Current River with a bluff. The lodge is a very high quality and modern building with rustic style. The doors are heavy and solid, and I didn't hear a peep of noise at night. The bathroom had a large walk in shower, and everything was fresh and clean. There are a few trails in the state park also. A long weekend seems about the right amount of time to stay. See a separate review for Creekside Grill in the lodge.

My wife's Family traveled to this area of the country for probably 15 years while she was growing…read moreup. They use to stay in Eminence, MO and camp at the State Park (Alley Springs). I've probably been there 10 times over the past 20 years. Prior to Echo Bluff being built, we stayed at various places in Eminence (Rivers Edge, various B&Bs). The accommodations were always Spartan and it was almost impossible to find any restaurants that offered anything more than "Fried something" or hamburgers. All that has changed with Echo Bluff State Park Lodge. The Lodge has accommodations that are orders of magnitude better than what can be found in Eminence and the on-site restaurant has really good food and a menu that is large enough that one could eat several different meals at the Lodge without having to repeat and entree. There is a beautiful creek behind the lodge (about 150 yards) that you can put your lawn chair in, sit back and enjoy the cool stream water and the absolutely gorgeous view of the Bluff.

This place is a hidden jewel. Owner and staff are very friendly. While the rooms are small, they…read moreare quaint and rustic and most of all clean. It was only my husband and I so size of the room was not an issue. Love The log cabin look and it's obvious The place was recently completely renovated. The price of the room is a great value as well! Could not believe the price for the season! There's a bar and grill on site. Food and drinks are well priced and normal bar fare. Town regulars are very friendly as well. Probably the best cheese burger I have ever had. We will be staying here more often! Without any hesitation. We stayed here in late late fall. It was the perfect nearby get away. Atmosphere was the relaxed and friendly and we can't wait to return and have a beer with new found friends. If you happen through Van Buren, Mo. Give this place a shot, for the price and nice accomodations it can't be beat.

The whole place was so nice and relaxing. It was the perfect place for a girl's getaway weekend. We…read morelucked out and had the whole place to ourselves. The kitchen in the main lodge has anything and everything you could possibly want or need. It needs some cosmetic repairs on the outside, but the inside was great.

Most relaxing and stress free place to stay. If you wanna just get away from it all this is it.The…read morestaff is great Judy she's like family the way you are treated. The kitchen is great just cook and clean up after yourself that is all they ask for you to do. Windy canoe rental came and picked us up in front and also dropped us off for a small fee I mean a very small fee you feel a little guilty. We did give them a good tip.The rooms are great they are a decent size plus it came with it's bathroom ,shower and tv with dish network. Like I said it has a little bit of everything. So if you looking for a place to stay that feels like home this is the place. If you are going to call the best hours to get ahold of someone is 11:00am to 3:00pm .They have only two care takers there. So check out time is at 10:00 am .Check in time is 3:00pm so they are a little busy.

Great location, lots of amenities, awesome biscuits and gravy with the complimentary breakfast…read more Staff were very friendly.

the grounds are beautiful but the cabins are toxic because of mold! there was standing water…read morebehind the refrigerator. in the bathroom when you walked on the floor boards, water seeped up. the curtain was wet over the window AC. there was visible mold on the AC unit. the stench was horrible. Three of my friends left the next morning and wouldn't even sleep under the covers. All the buildings had a musty smell. we were having a reunion here and I drove three other people or I would have left the next morning. happy Hour didn't have a bar tender. the food was meh. All that would have been no big deal, but there is no way around biotoxin illness from mold. Everyone in the cabin left sick. We were offered a different cabin but they all stunk! The real kicker? I was offered $25 off my entire bill which is a slap in the face for what we endured. STAY AWAY from this pace for your health!

This place is under new management and I can tell the people who took it over truly care about the…read moreplace! My boyfriend and I got the fireplace and spa cabin and it was so nice! Everything was clean, lots of wood provided and the view was incredible. The jacuzzi tub was a perfect end to our hike, we went to ally spring which was recommend by Cindy at the main office. It was their Valentine's Day weekend so the inside was decorated with flowers and candy and there was an amazing steak dinner provided. Honestly anything we needed they were so accommodating! Don't worry we will be back!!

The owner is amazing! We had a blast staying in one of the beach cabins!…read more If you do a float trip from Alley Springs to Eminence and rent from Windy's next door they pick you up at your cabin. You then just float to the beach right behind the cabin and Windy's staff will pick up your canoe /kayak later. It's so convenient!