Title: African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres Vacation home in Springfield with a fitness center and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres ![Property grounds - African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres (Springfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107882100/107882065/dfcd680d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres (Springfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107882100/107882065/4fca464b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres (Springfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107882100/107882065/408bcf4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres (Springfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107882100/107882065/6887bacc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres (Springfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107882100/107882065/75f87696.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the African Queen in Springfield, MO, and unwind in your own private sanctuary on 4 acres with a pond. Enjoy the Bluff Room's hot tub, kitchen with fireplace and indoor grill, or explore outside where you can kayak or stroll through serene gardens. Discover unique touches like an aquarium view from the master bedroom and an African-themed colorful interior. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym - Kayak ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 3,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99700000/99691800/99691705/d59706d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat near Medical Mile in Springfield Springfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 55 reviews CA $137 CA $328 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=99691705&PinnedHotelID=99691705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70090000/70085600/70085550/ad4fc028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheerful mid-town home close to Bass Pro, shopping and local eateries. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 99-1082075 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.16432,-93.24635&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cpzaFtdcxP%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40S%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQBSBSBQDSDQBQDQDQDQDQFQDQFOFQDQHOFQFOFOHOFQHMFOHOHMJOHMHMHOJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJMJILKJKJILKLIJILILILILILGLGLGLGNGLELGLENENELENCLENCLCNENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLHLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJJLHJLJJJLJJJLHJJLHLJNHLHLHNHLHNHNFLHPHNFNFNFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPBPDPDPBRDPBRBRBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARARARARCPARARCPCRCPCRCPEPCREPEPCREPEPGNEPGRENGNGRGNGNGPGLIPINGNILININILINILKLILKLILKJKLKJKLKJMHKLKJMHKHMJMHKHMHMFMHMHMDMFOHMFMDMFODMDODMDOBMBODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOCMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMIMGMEMIMIMGMIMIKIMKMIKIKKMMKIKKKMKKKMKKKMIMKMIMIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGOIQGMGQGOIOESGOGOESGQEOEQEQESCQEQESCQCQCSCQCSCQCSASAQASASASASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vQ_Uis-qPki0_pxqq8T4Z8SA2oQ=) Springfield, MO #### What's nearby - Battlefield Mall \- 3 min drive \- 2.9 km - Springfield National Cemetery \- 6 min drive \- 4.7 km - Mercy Hospital Springfield \- 6 min drive \- 5.0 km - Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World \- 9 min drive \- 8.2 km - Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium \- 9 min drive \- 8.2 km #### Getting around - Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive - ‪Asian King Buffet - ‬3 min drive - ‪4 By 4 Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres? ### What time is check-out at African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres? ### Where is African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## African Queen, Private Lake and Indoor Hot Tub on 4 acres Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy A. Nov 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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) ##### Amy A. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob M. Apr 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful and unique home 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! ##### Rob M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric J. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Eric J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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. ##### Thomas Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Kansas-City-Hotels-Hotel-Phillips-Kansas-City-Curio-Collection-By-Hilton.h4671.Hotel-Information) > > [Palm Heights](https://www.expedia.ca/Seven-Mile-Beach-Hotels-Palm-Heights.h32028040.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium](https://www.expedia.ca/Kansas-City-Hotels-Hotel-Lotus.h40014.Hotel-Information) > > [Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City](https://www.expedia.ca/Kansas-City-Hotels-Ameristar-Casino-Hotel-Kansas-City.h41546.Hotel-Information) > > [Loews Kansas City Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kansas-City-Hotels-Loews-Kansas-City-Hotel.h37225812.Hotel-Information) > > [SandmanHotels Hotels in Burlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Burlington-Hotels-Sandman-Hotels.0-0-d7149--bSandmanHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Gourmet All Inclusive by Karisma](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Nickelodeon-Hotels-Resorts-Punta-Cana.h13145542.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mississauga](https://www.expedia.ca/Mississauga-Hotels.d7954.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sandman Hotel & Suites London Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Sandman-Hotel-Suites-London-Downtown.h5943.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Louis-Hotels-St-Louis-Union-Station-Hotel.h8738.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hoxton Williamsburg](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-The-Hoxton-Williamsburg.h29098385.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Tenerife](https://www.expedia.ca/Tenerife-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6047194-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Kansas-City-Hotels-The-Westin-Kansas-City-At-Crown-Center.h2811.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Morrisburg](https://www.expedia.ca/Morrisburg-Hotels.d9608.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Parkside Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels-The-Parkside-Hotel-Spa.h2774661.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Beijing (PEK) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pek/yyz/beijing-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Piarco (POS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/pos/montreal-to-port-of-spain) > > [Flights from Stanfield Intl. to YTO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/yto/halifax-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Sidney (YYJ) to Comox (YQQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyj/yqq/victoria-to-comox) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Gatwick (LGW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lgw/vancouver-to-london) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Oklahoma City (OKC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/okc/toronto-to-oklahoma-city) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Seattle (SEA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/sea/delhi-to-seattle) ### Activities > [Things to do in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Halifax.d602873.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages ### Vacation Rentals ### General