African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres

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9.4Outstanding
(4 Ratings)
"Very unique and lovely home—enjoyed the hot tub, gardens and grounds and the fireplace so much we didn’t really adventure out much—it was fantastic)"
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9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(4 Ratings)

House in Springfield, MO

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Discover the charm of the African Queen. Located on 4 acres with a private pond, enjoy your own sanctuary. Inside you'll find a hot tub in the Bluff Room, kitchen with a fireplace and indoor grill, a master bedroom with a gas fireplace and aquarium and views from every room. Outside, there's plenty of room to roam and play. Take a dip in the pond, kick back on the kayaks or enjoy the serenity the gardens have to offer. Make the African Queen your next getaway for a memorable experience.
Upon entering the massive custom front door made in the 1820s and sourced from Goa India, you'll find 500, 000 mosaic pieces of carefully assembled oak, walnut and ebony wood floor, including the 20,000-piece African crocodile. Every room is in this African-themed colorful home is designed to enjoy the view of the gardens and waters.

The open and spacious kitchen has a living room with a day bed, dining room and amazing view of the lake with a 15" African Warrior statue. The kitchen counter is made of 4" thick Carthage stone. Please enjoy the wood burning fireplace with an attached indoor grill for those cold winter nights in the Ozarks.

Then you can snuggle on up in the Bluff Room which has a full sized, custom, copper hot tub which is built within the Earth's natural rock for a nice nightcap. This room is also equipped with a treadmill and an electric rebounder for the fitness enthusiast.

The Library Room creatively invites the outside in with a glass bottom floor overlooking the private lake and waterfowl beneath. The room features an African hut theme with live plants from Africa and authentic African motif and spears.

Each bedroom floor is made from teak wood strips taken from a 1750s building in Indonesia.

The guest bedroom has an amazing view of the mountain and water features. The bath has a huge, hammered copper soaking tub that makes this room a visitor's relaxation dream.

The master bedroom has two private balconies and showcases a 260-gallon fish tank. It also has gas fireplace, a sitting room with a daybed and a private nook for morning coffee overlooking the canal on rainy days.

The full-sized master bath has double vanities and two sinks made from 1000-year-old petrified wood and a huge walk-in shower with built in seating for two and a one-of-a-kind toilet where you'll feel like the King (or Queen) of the Jungle.

Practically every inch of the outside garden has fruit trees, medicinal plants, herbs, berries and beautiful plants for your pleasure. Please feel free to eat from any tree or pick your own fresh bouquet. Last but not least, there are 2 ponds with goldfish, water features, turtles, an otter and occasional visits from wild geese. Enjoy a nice swim or kayaking on your own private lake on those warm summer days.
Located in Springfield, MO close to Bass Pro Shop and the Wonders of Wildlife Natural Museum and Aquarium. Springfield offers so many dining and shopping options, you'll have plenty to do when you venture out and about. Branson is just 45 minutes away for easy day trip to enjoy all the shows, shopping and attractions it has to offer.

Amenities at African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Gym
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Sofa bed
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer

Map of Springfield, MO


Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(4 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Very unique and lovely home—enjoyed the hot tub, gardens and grounds and the fireplace so much we didn’t really adventure out much—it was fantastic)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
While walking through the gardens, my daughter turned to me and said, “Dad, this is the most beautiful place you’ve ever taken me.” We made a pact to visit each other here at the African Queen around this same time every year. I’ll sum my stay up in 4 words: beauty, rest, healing & love.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2025
The home was so beautiful and unique! The grounds were spectacular and the fountain was mesmerizing. We enjoyed the beautiful landscaping from every window. It was breathtaking! The table tennis was a welcome surprise!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Sep 2024
This could be a 10 out of 10, look at the pictures. But I’m only going to give it a 7 out of 10. -2 because the floors were very dirty. If you walked barefoot from one side of the house to the other the bottom of your feet were black with dirt. Several areas had big cobwebs up on the ceiling. -1 more for several minor maintenance items seamed neglected.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres?

We found 22 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, pets allowed, gym, and coffee/tea maker.


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