if I could give this place a negative review I would. my family and I were traveling to Indiana…read morefrom Arkansas when the brakes went out on our van. It was Sunday so we booked a night at the only hotel in town, which was this one. the next day I needed a late check out for my family so the van could get fixed and they wouldn't be sitting out on the street. They refused to let my family stay even an extra hour. I'm sure most people in the south are not this unkind and thoughtless. But this place and these people are a freaking joke, do not stay here. Do not support it. The only nice person that we talk to was the cleaning lady. The management and the staff are rude and extremely unkind.

I personally don't prefer to stay at motels, but this is one of two options in Houston, MO and the…read moresurrounding area (the other is also a motel). I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it is though. I've stayed here a couple of times and the rooms were clean. I felt relatively safe and there is a gas station conveniently next store. It'll feel a little old-fashioned to seasoned travelers because you have to book a room by phone and the rooms use actual keys, but the staff were friendly and seem to genuinely care about their guests. I haven't stayed at the other motel for comparison, but it's a good option if you are in the area and need to stay somewhere.

Very clean, great location close to the tiny town and people we were visiting (the people were…read morenormal-sized for the record). We had a dog with us, so we paid only $10 extra for a night to have her there too. I was very surprised by how nice the room is despite them knowing we'd have a dog there. The owners were helpful, check in was quick, and they were very VERY nice. Considering the area, I wonder if all the 'owners were so rude' comments were just veiled issues with their race, since there really aren't any other Chinese folks in the area.

We were on a trip from south central MO to eastern OK over 9 days and stayed in many hotels. Most…read moreof them were chains. This place competed equally with all of them, better than one of the chain hotels, and was the best of the independent hotels. The owners were helpful and the washer and dryer was a saving grace (they had plenty of quarters to cash our dollar bills and detergent to purchase). The rooms and bathrooms were clean. I only wished the water in the hot tub was truly hot and the pool was warm. Without a doubt, if I were in the area, I'd stay there again.

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.

I had a wonderful stay here the 2nd week of June for a girls trip. My friend, who lives outside…read moreSt. Louis, had made all the arrangements and got us a wonderful cabin for 2 nights. At first, there was a bit of a disappointment as we were supposed to have a top floor, and due to an error we got the downstairs. It ended up being okay as we still had a lovely deck to take in the park views. And our upstairs cabin neighbors were pretty quiet. The main building of the lodge is so rustic, yet modern with a restaurant, nice gift shop, fireplace and a large outdoor deck. The staff was lovely and so helpful. The cabin itself had a small kitchen, 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, deck and living room. For 3 of us, we were very comfortable. I'd have to say the best part of the cabin was sitting out on the deck at night listening to crickets, watching fireflies, and seeing the stars. We lucked out with great weather so were able to enjoy hiking trails within the park, evenings sitting at the creek near the bluffs and pick up from a local rafting company for a river float. The lodge also has the main "hotel" with traditional rooms but I'd highly recommend the cabins for a quieter stay. They're just a short walk away from the main lodge. It was a truly magical and memorable experience here at Echo Bludd.

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!

The room was beautiful and the dark chocolate cake was out of this world…read more Connie is a very gracious hostess. The Inn felt warm and inviting unlike a cold sterile hotel chain.

This place has a cute coffee shop with good coffee and inexpensive pastries. Great place to stop…read morefor a treat and coffee.

I stayed here several times between 2016 and 2017 and had a most excellent experience. I returned…read morethis past weekend, first time in many years. Asha is still at the helm as the general manager and the place is run just as well as I remembered. The breakfast they provide is certainly more than you would expect in a hotel of this size. Rooms are clean, service is great. I highly recommend.

Very clean and comfortable when we stayed here in June of 2022. We were in Willow Spring for a…read morefamily wedding and were happy to find a place right off the highway. The front desk attendants were very friendly and helpful. Our room was neat and clean. Sounds weird to say we were thrilled with the bathroom, but we were. Nicole long countertop, shelves underneath. The tub/shower is probably the first I've seen that was not at all slippery while showering/bathing. Decent lighting for makeup. The fridge and microwave were handy and also very clean. The AC was easy to use and kept us quite comfortable in our first floor room. (The outside temps were in the 90's. The Cattleman's Steakhouse next door offered 10% off with a room at the hotel so we walked over and enjoyed a delicious meal. The hotel offered a very nice breakfast buffet in the morning. Nice selection of breakfast offerings: eggs, bacon, biscuits, gravy, waffles, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, cocoa, cereals. The hotel is great for travelers who are looking for a clean and reliable place to stay. It's just off the highway and very easy drive to "the main strip" in Willow Springs. When I had a slight wardrobe malfunction in the morning, the front desk was able to provide me with a tiny sewing kit and I was good to go.

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.

So nice and clean. The pool is small but is also clean and ready for fun. Clean rooms, and just a…read morenice stay. One of the better breakfasts I've seen in a hotel.

We stayed at this Fairfield in Rolla and had such a nice stay. (Our previous stay was in the…read moreHoliday Inn Express a few doors down- meh). For one, the location was awesome. Right off the highway and near our relative's house. The hotel itself was new and modern. Love the decor. Our room was clean and comfortable. We had a king bed and a pullout sofa. Having 2 TVs was nice to let the kids watch one and we had the other. Bed was comfy and shower was always hot. As for amenities, we used the fitness room daily. There was plenty of cardio equipment and my husband used the free weights. We planned to let the kids use the indoor pool but never got around to it. As for the breakfast, it is good. There is always some kind of eggs and meat (since we eat low carb, this is clutch.) There are also other options like homemade waffles, various breads, bagels, pastries, muffins, cereal, yogurt, oatmeal. One day they had cheese omelets but they were out. I asked a worker and they not only replenished them, she brought one over to me so I didn't have to get up. (So nice.) The workers here were all wonderful. Every single one of them were friendly and helpful. We definitely plan to stay here next time we're in town!

Mansfield Woods Vacation Cabins is owned by Barbara S. Herring and is extremely poorly run. Both…read morethe property and the cabins are in extremely poor state. Perhaps some time ago they were in better shape, but they clearly have been neglected for a long time. The description on the website states that the cabins were recently renovated, but it is clearly incorrect, as they are in serious need of maintenance. The photos do not match the accommodations at all. The cabins reek of mold and mildew. The carpeting is dirty and old, and for some reason there is carpet in the bathrooms (more mildew). The air conditioners were practically clogged with dust, and there was dust on the walls and on the ceilings. The A/C barely put out enough air and took a long time to cool the cabins. The cabins felt very rickety and unsafe, especially the decks. Locks on doors were flimsy. There was a hole in the wall of one of the cabins we rented. Showers did not work right and the bathtubs did not drain well. The beds were small and uncomfortable. While there were screens on the windows, there were such large gaps in the frames that bugs could easily get in; as a result, the cabins were full of them (ranging from moths to spiders to mosquitoes and flies). There are multiple unfinished or ruined buildings on the property. The pond closest to the cabins is almost dry and is more like a swamp that breeds mosquitoes. The other pond is a bit bigger, but very overgrown and dirty. To add insult to injury, Kyle, the man assigned to take care of the cabins during our stay appeared to be under the influence of drugs for the majority of the time and behaved unprofessionally towards me and my friends, at one point walking out on the deck of his cabin with no clothes on while we were having dinner. Mansfield Woods Vacation Cabins is among the worst establishments I've ever stayed at. I would never again stay there, and advise others to stay away as well. I lodged multiple complaints against Mansfield Woods with the state agencies.

We enjoyed our stay because of our little deck, great weather, and the proximity to our…read moredestination: Laura Ingals Wilder homes and museum. Barb was helpful with dining tips. Next time, I will eat veggie luncheon at the seed farm! Caroline's was cute, but biscuits and gravy were poor--should try donuts and cinnamon rolls next time. The B&B, Weaver's on the town square, had a delightful tea (2-4 p.m.) and iced coffee for our afternoon respite. Our cabin was quiet, rustic and provide necessary items: microwave, coffee maker, fridge for enjoying a leisurely morning start. Hope to go back sometime. The drive on Hwy. 5 from Lebanon south is just delightful!