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James River Cabin exterior at dusk with the side-by-side UTV and kayaks included with every stay, Strafford Missouri

On-site adventures

90 acres of things to do

A private river, miles of trails, and toys to explore it all — from the UTV and kayaks to a woodland scavenger hunt.

On-site adventures

Your own private playground

Ninety wooded acres, a river of your own, and toys to explore it all. Here’s what fills the days.

James River Cabin exterior at dusk with the side-by-side UTV and kayaks included with every stay, Strafford Missouri

UTV trail riding

Explore miles of private trails on the on-site side-by-side UTV, winding through 90 wooded acres of Ozark ridgeline.

The two single kayaks provided for guests, ready to launch on the James River

Kayaking & paddleboarding

Two single kayaks and two paddleboards are yours to use on the James River. Life jackets provided.

Kids wading at one of the river swimming holes, which shift with the water level

River swimming

Cool off in your own stretch of the James River — the swimming holes shift and change with the water level.

Guests at the riverside picnic table on the James River gravel bar, added in 2022

Riverside picnics

A picnic table on the gravel bar makes the perfect basecamp for a long, lazy day at the water.

Private hot tub bubbling in the trees, drained, cleaned and refilled between every stay

Private hot tub

Unwind in the six-person hot tub under string lights beside the fire pit — usable all year round.

The outdoor shower added in 2026, built in cedar with a rainfall shower head

Outdoor shower

New 2026

Rinse off river days in the brand-new cedar outdoor shower, added in 2026.

Guests gathered around the stone fire pit with the cabin lit up behind them

Fire pit & s’mores

Gather around the outdoor fire pit under string lights. Firewood is provided — bring the marshmallows.

The woodland scavenger hunt basket and welcome treats waiting on the dining table

Woodland scavenger hunt

New 2024

A guided scavenger hunt through the woods keeps kids (and grown-ups) exploring for hours.

Wet-weather waterfall on the property, running after heavy Ozark rains

Hiking & arrowhead hunting

Roam ~65 acres of trails on foot — hunt for arrowheads and spot deer, turtles and bald eagles.

Outdoor playground with a slide, swings and climbing fort on the cabin lawn

Outdoor playground

A playground plus a locking gate on the back deck make the property genuinely kid-friendly.

Hammock strung between trees in the quiet woods behind the cabin

Hammock & quiet corners

Find a hammock strung between the trees and do absolutely nothing for an afternoon.

Covered back porch with an outdoor TV and sectional sofa — perfect for a rainy day at the cabin

Porch movie nights

The covered back porch has an outdoor Roku TV and a deep sectional — ideal on a rainy day.