Perched on the banks of Kings River, Choyia's Place offers a serene retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Unwind in the hot tub or cozy up by the fireplace in the game room; enjoy meals with friends and family in the spacious dining area that seats 25 or savor quiet mornings in the sunroom.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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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 amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
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 centre
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Kayak
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are 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
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 area
Located in Berryville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Saunders Museum and Heritage Center Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carroll County Golf Course and Eureka Springs Brewery. Persimmon Hill Farm and Promised Land Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby. Visit our Berryville travel guide
Is Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large unique home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the Kings River. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Table Rock Lake, Pilot Knob Conservation Area and Cosmic Cavern. Mark Twain National Forest and Saunders Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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We had a great time. Debbie is a great host and we had everything we needed and liked the house layout so everyone could be connected but not disturbing others with the different games we had going on.
Terrah T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Julie
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Roomy, quiet, gorgeous setting, fantastic for group of all ages.
We had a great stay. Home was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Plenty of room for our families staying there. Our host was very accommodating with requests. We did not, however, that the water pressure was low. She is fixing that after our departure but was willing to do it during our stay if the problem was bad enough. Again, loved this property. It was very quiet area. It was a joy to sit outside on one of the many decks and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
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.
We enoyed the space and access to the river. The kitchen and dining areas were nice for our large family. The house needs a good thorough cleaning (dusting light fixtures and cobwebs on the ceilings). There was VERY low water pressure so even though there are plenty of bathrooms, we had to only use one at a time in order to have enough pressure to shower. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Our stay was great. The area is amazing amd Debbie was super helpful! We accidentally locked ourselves out and she was able to come and rescue us! This location is quiet and disconnected which was just what we needed!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
My husband and I with our 3 kids and their spouses along with 7 grands booked for a long weekend. Suffice to say it wasn’t long enough!!The house is amazing and Debbie was Johnny on the spot with her responses. We lived the fact that it was nestled back in the woods right on the river. Debbie has thought of everything you might need for your stay and supplied it abundantly. To say she has gone above and beyond to make your stay awesome is an understatement. We will definitely be staying here again.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Check in was super easy, loved the cookies and the welcome letter in the kitchen. Kitchen is full service with no need to eat out if you dont want to. The house was great.
Owner was fabulous. Property was spotless. Layout suited our needs. Everyone was talking about visiting next year. Easy river access, great hot tub, quiet solar in which to relax.
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!