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Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Native Springs, nestled in the Ozarks hills, offers a serene retreat. Unwind near the beautiful freshwater spring and discover nearby river access for kayaking, swimming, and fishing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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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.

Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!

Nestled between the hills of the Ozarks, adjacent to the J.T. Nickel Preserve and adjacent to a freshwater spring, this quiet home away from home is private with little to no traffic on a newly paved road. Located 2.5 miles from Illinois river access to kayak, swim and fish. Whether you're floating the Illinois river, running the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd, biking the back roads of northeast Oklahoma, taking in the fall foliage colors or hunting white tail deer, this year-round location is for you.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pet or smoking violations will be assessed a $500
Illegal substances and/or activities are strictly prohibited. Violations will be reported to Adair County Sheriff’s Office and VRBO.
Overnight guests beyond 6 are $25 per person.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Include children in guest count.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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OK, Tahlequah

What's nearby

  • This is the view from the right cave, amazing, if only I would have had a more wide lens.
    Natural Falls State Park
    32 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Cherokee National History Museum and Capitol
    Cherokee National Capitol
    39 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Northeastern State University
    38 min drive - 36.0 km
  • John Brown University
    40 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Cherokee Casino Tahlequah
    43 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flint Ridge Resort of Kansas Oklahoma
    22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs! located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Rocky Ford State Park, Tahlequah City Hospital, and Hastings Hospital. Tsa La Gi Ancient Village - Cherokee Heritage Center and Sequoyah Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Minutes from the Illinois River, Welcome to Native Springs! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian P.

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

Lovely little stay

All the amenities that you need for s great price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Cozy house close to river floats

Great clean house. Short drive to river floats. Well manicured lawn where we could enjoy fire pit. Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Enjoyed our stay with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Memorial Weekend

We had an amazing peaceful stay. We enjoyed how everything from the covered porch and the covered back patio. The fire pit was relaxing and listening to the little creek was so serene. We appreciated the little touches, the little snacks, bottles of water and the use of the grill to cook on. The property manager was absolutely amazing when my friends got turned around, she went above and beyond helping them find the residence.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Annual Birthday Float Trip

We booked here because none of the cabins we normally stay at were available and it ended up being the best place we have stayed on our annual river trip. The house was great and even better than pictured. Everything we needed was available and the owners go above and beyond doing little things that make it special like the smores, snacks, bottles of water in the rooms and many other little things. The location is so peaceful and it is minutes from Lazy River Floats which we tried for the first time also and was a great place to float with. We woud definitely stay here again. Best trip so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn U.

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

Sweet Getaway

Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures don’t do this place justice. Such a cool place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Native Springs

The property was beautiful and well manicured. The host of this property thought of everything to help make your stay comfortable. All our family members enjoyed their stay we make good memories
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

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

Great Accommodations!

Clean and unique property in a nice neighborhood not far from all the river resorts. Property manager communicated with us throughout the entire process from when we booked it to even after we checked out. We actually came over-prepared for our trip because so many things we thought to bring were already provided there for us. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Team Building Weekend

This place was so peaceful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

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

My wife fell in love with the place

If you love the outdoors then you will love this place. We didn’t want to leave
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Fantastic River Float Getaway

The house was awesome with ample space and amenities for more than just us three. The hosts did an awesome job including a S’Mores station, coffee bar, wood for the fire pit, and an awesome guide for the house, places to eat and activities nearby. We all agreed we would absolutely stay here again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Native Springs

Loved our stay!!! Home was clean, comfortable, and we loved our time there. If there was a negative, it was that there was only one TV. However, we were having too good of a time to even turn it on. Lol. Would absolutely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023