Village of Hope Cabins

Overview

Village of Hope is a group of 6 cabins (with plans for 6 more) that are part of a 50+ acre private Christian camp in the Ozark Hills just outside of Ava, Missouri. Each of the cabins can be rented individually or, for larger groups, all 6 cabins can be rented with complimentary use of the kitchen and dining area in the ministry directors’ residence and meeting room adjacent to the office. The rental of all 6 cabins works great for church retreats, family reunions, family gatherings, and/or business retreats! Church retreats and family reunions are particularly welcome and encouraged!

The environment at Village of Hope is very peaceful and quiet while being surrounded by nature. The ministry director and his family live on the grounds, but the cabins are some distance away and provide for considerable peace and privacy.

Direct on-line booking for all 6 cabins or for each of the individual cabins is available on the corresponding webpage on this site.

The Individual Cabins

Note: You can click on each image to see additional information regarding each cabin, including interior photos.

All of the cabins have been built since 2011 and they all have modern amenities including electricity, hot water, a toilet, a shower, a sink, a mirror, a microwave, a mini refrigerator, both heating and air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. The cabins are built with a cute and fun "hillbilly style" to provide guests with a comfortable, fun, and unique regional experience. They are truly a very cute, unique, and comfortable mix of "hillbilly style" with modern amenities! The cabins are located about 250 feet down a wide gravel foot path from the parking area, so there is a short walk to the cabins from the parking area. The cabins help tourists to get a real and authentic sense of the region and its "hillbilly heritage" while enjoying the peaceful and pristine beauty of the Ozarks!

Each of the cabins have their own unique style! Four of the cabins (#1, #5, #10, and #12) have bedrooms and the other two (#9 and #11) are "studio cabins". Each cabin has its own private bathroom with a toilet and either a shower or a bathtub/shower combination. Cabins #1 and #5 each have a combination bathtub/shower and the other 4 cabins (#9, #10, #11, and #12) have showers. Cabin #11 is explicitly set-up to be wheelchair accessible. (Note: Cabin #11 is wheelchair-accessible but does still require guests to move approx. 250 feet from the parking area to get to the cabin.) All of the cabins have a small "kitchenette" in them that consists of a sink, countertop, mirror, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and coffee maker. (Note that sinks and mirrors are not included in the bathrooms.) Ground coffee and filters are provided as well! Each of the cabins also has a small dining table and 2 or more chairs.

The cabins are built on a beautiful hillside on part of the 50+ acre grounds of Teen Harvest Youth Ranch, a Christian ministry for families. The cabins are used for family ministry but are offered for rent on days when they are not in use for ministry. The rental of the cabins helps to financially support the wonderful ministry of Teen Harvest Youth Ranch. All of the cabins are filled with Christian artwork and Christian decorations. As the cabins are part of a Christian camp, alcohol consumption is not permitted anywhere on the property. Smoking is only permitted at the firepit or in your own vehicle. Smoking in or near the cabins is definitely not permitted.

The rental of any cabin allows guests to also use other items on the grounds including the new children's playground, outdoor firepit, outdoor picnic table, outdoor basketball court, and indoor game/fitness room in the basement of the ministry directors’ residence. Guests are welcome to read books or watch movies in the library. All books and movies must be returned before checkout. To use the theater screen in the library, or to choose a movie, please see the hosts. Guests are also welcomed to hike and explore the 50+ acre property. Responsible adult supervision is required for all minor children. Guests are welcome to use the washer and dryer upstairs in the ministry directors’ residence on the property, depending upon availability, on a donation basis.

Grounds and Game / Fitness Room (available for all guests)

Please note that the following rules apply for the playground:

On-site adult supervision is required.
Your set has been designed and engineered for children only.
A maximum of 150 lbs. per child is recommended for play activities designed for individual use.
A maximum of 120 lbs. per child is recommended for play activities designed for multiple child use.
A maximum of 9 children is recommended for this swing set.
Instruct children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or other moving playground equipment.
Instruct children to sit in and never stand on swings
Instruct children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the top support bar, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
Instruct children not to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.
Instruct children to not to push empty seats. The seat may hit them and cause serious injury.
Instruct and teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
Instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
Instruct children to always go down slides feet first. Never slide head first.
Instruct children to look before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.
Instruct children to never run up a slide, as this increases their chances of falling.
The parents should dress children appropriately. (Examples would include the use of well-fitting shoes and the avoidance of ponchos, scarfs, and other loose-fitting clothing that is potentially hazardous while using equipment).
Instruct children not to climb when the equipment is wet.
Instruct children to never jump from a fort deck. They should always use the ladder, ramp or slide.
Instruct children to never crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars.
Instruct children to never crawl on top of a fort roof.
Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable are secured at both ends and that they cannot be looped back on it.
Instruct children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
Instruct children to never wrap their legs around swing chain.
Instruct children to never slide down the swing chain.
Instruct children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before playing on playground equipment.

Rental of All 6 Cabins

Large groups are very welcome and are invited to rent all 6 cabins for church retreats, family reunions, youth trips, business retreats, or other family-friendly events. With the rental of all 6 cabins, guests are also provided with usage of the large kitchen and dining table that is in the ministry directors’ residence as well as the large indoor conference and meeting room that is in the office building on the property. (Note that the rental of all 6 cabins does not include use of the private living room except by special arrangement!)

Kitchen and Dining Room (included only with reservation of all 6 cabins)

Conference Center (included only with reservation of all 6 cabins)

Ministry Offerings

At the property, the ministry directors also host monthly family retreats for helping to grow and improve families and marriages. If you are looking for a wonderful "Vacation with a Purpose" for your family, we invite you to consider attending one of these retreats. Here is the link for additional information about these fantastic family retreats:

https://teenharvest.com/retreat

Overview of the Region

The cabins are outside of Ava, Missouri in a very rural environment in the beautiful hills of the Ozark Mountains. They are about a 10-minute drive from Ava. Ava is a quaint, older town of around 2,500 residents with a charming collection of unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. The people in the area are extremely friendly and tourists are very welcome all over town.

The area is famous for horse-breeding and brings many horse lovers. The area is also popular for canoeing and rafting and there are a number of places in the area that rent canoes and rafts.

The cabins are approx. a 20-minute drive from entry into the gorgeous Mark Twain National Forest, which provides 1.5 million acres of beautiful land for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and exploring the beauty of God's creation. The cabins are also only 17.5 miles from the very popular Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch and they provide a convenient and economical lodging option while enjoying the ranch.

Further away, the cabins are about a 1-hour drive from Branson, Missouri, which is world-famous for its live entertainment shows, particularly in terms of country music and Christian music. The cabins are also 60 miles from Springfield, Missouri which features The Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium as well as the world quarters of Bass Pro Shops and its museums. The area is also abundant with museums, art galleries and music festivals. International airports are available at both Branson and Springfield.

Photos of the Surrounding Area

Capacity

In total the 6 cabins can sleep 33 adults. Here is the specific breakdown by cabin:

Cabin #1: max. of 6 adults
Cabin #5: max. of 3 adults and 3 small children
Cabin #9: max. of 7 adults
Cabin #10: max of 7 adults
Cabin #11: max of 4 adults
Cabin #12: max of 6 adults

Large groups are welcome to rent all of the cabins! The cabins support up to 36 total guests. Additional guests are welcome as well, although the following conditions/costs apply for guests beyond the 36 cabin guests:

Events involving persons beyond cabin guests, are limited to an additional 20 souls. A donation to cover our expenses will be appreciated.
No tents are allowed at this time.

Policies

Below are the rules and policies at the property. Note that some of these rules are due to the property also serving as a Christian family camp.

Smoking / Drinking: Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins nor in any of the other buildings on the property. Smoking will only be allowed in your personal vehicle or at the firepit. No alcohol will be permitted on the property at any time!
Pets: Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted per cabin with each reservation. More than 2 dogs per cabin or any other kind of pet are not permitted. Pets are not permitted on beds nor on furniture. Guests are expected to pick-up pet waste during their stay and all pet waste must be picked up prior to departure. Guests assume all responsibility for their pets and the actions of their pets. There is a $30 pet fee for bringing pets if renting just 1 cabin. If renting all of the cabins, the pet fee is $100. Please select the "Bring Your Dog" option when making a reservation to include this fee.
Playground, Game and Fitness Room: All minors (children under 18 years old) must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian or other responsible adult in the Game/Fitness Room and on the playground.
Check-in / Check-out: To allow us to have the properly cleaned and prepared for incoming guests, we ask that guests check-out by 11:00 AM and that new guests arrive after 4:00 PM. Check-out prior to 11:00 AM is particularly important as our cleaning personnel normally start cleaning the house promptly at 11:00 AM upon the day of check-out. For check-in, we check-in all guests in-person. If check-in in-person is an issue, we would politely ask that you book elsewhere.
Minimum Stay: Unless explicitly noted, our minimum stay is just 1 night.
Reservation Payments: 50% payment for the cost of the reservation (excluding damage deposit) must be made in order to make a reservation for this vacation rental. The remaining 50% along with the damage deposit is required 2 weeks prior to arrival for this vacation rental property. Initial payment must be made using credit or debit cards, but further payments can be made via personal check, credit card, and/or debit card.
Damage Deposits: We require a $200 damage deposit if renting 1 cabin. If renting all 6 cabins, the damage deposit is $500. This deposit is fully-refundable and will be promptly returned to the guest if there is no damage to the property.
Towels / Linens: We provide bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths for all guests as well as sheets for the beds, so guests do not need to bring their own. We do not provide beach towels though, so it is suggested that guests bring their own beach towels.
Kitchen and Dining Room Usage: Arrangements must be made in advance in terms of kitchen and dining room usage, particularly in terms of specifying the times that this room will need to be used.
Kitchen Supplies and Dining: We provide a basic supply of cooking and dining utensils for guests to use. This includes a coffee maker, toaster, salt, and pepper. Please wash tables, counters and any dishes that have been used prior to departure.
Outdoor Grilling: Feel free to use the outdoor grill. Please clean the grill after use.
Bonfires and Firewood: A fun and family-friendly fire pit is provided for having bonfires and s'mores. Bring your own lawn chairs. Firewood is not provided but may be available for purchase at various grocery stores and gas stations in the area. Hosts may occasionally have firewood available on a donation basis. Please fully extinguish all bonfires with water when done.
Cancellations: All payments are non-refundable, but for cancellations that are made 60 days or more prior to arrival, any payments that have been made will be 100% credited towards a future stay at one of our properties. For cancellations that are made less than 60 days prior to arrival, any payments will not be returned, and we will not provide a credit towards a future stay.
Acceptable Guests: Only the number of guests noted in the reservation are allowed on the premises, unless other arrangements are expressly made in advance. The primary person listed on the reservation must also be present in person during the stay and they must be present as well at initial check-in.
Alcohol: Since Village of Hope is part of a Christian camp, alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the property.
Quiet Hours: Keep noise to a minimum after 10:00 PM and before 7:30 AM.
Parking: There is plenty of parking available on-site for the cabins. It is approx. 200 feet from the parking area to the cabins though.
Furniture / Decor: Please do not rearrange furniture or decor.
Candles: Please do not burn any candles in any of the cabins.
Air Conditioning: Guests are welcome to use the air conditioning, but please turn off or down the AC when away for long periods.
Parties / Events: Parties or events of any kind are prohibited without prior written approval from host.
Respect: Please be respectful of the property, treat it like how you would treat your own property, and leave the property in excellent condition.

Please note that any violation of these rules will result in charges being made against the guest’s damage deposit as deemed appropriate by the property manager and/or, for serious offenses, immediate forfeiture of any remaining days and time on the reservation and removal from the property without any kind of financial refund.

Map of Location

Note: Village of Hope is located on the grounds of Teen Harvest Youth Ranch. To travel to Village of Hope, it is easiest to have guidance systems provide directions to Teen Harvest Youth Ranch as this is already present in most guidance systems.