Our Hillside Cabin is a newly renovated 900 Sq Ft A-Frame rustic cabin overlooking the Needmore Ranch that meanders along the scenic Illinois River. Sitting approximately 1/2 mile from the banks of the river on 400+ acres of private property, this beautiful property is perfect for hiking, fishing, viewing wildlife, or just relaxing around the outdoor firepit. Reconnect with nature, and hike or drive down through our property to access the river or fish from our nearby ponds. Whether you need to work remotely, or stream your favorite streaming service through the Roku Smart TV; our high speed fiber optics WIFI is more than capable of handling your digital needs. We also have a small office nook downstairs in case you need a separate space to use your laptop. For those who simply want to relax with a good book; just plop yourself down in a comfy beanbag situated in the little Reading Nook upstairs and relax to your heart's content. (We also have several board and card games stored in the Reading Nook space upstairs.) Enjoy the view while grilling on our outdoor gas grill; located on the front deck. Guests will have access to over 400 acres for hiking, viewing wildlife, accessing the river, fishing (river or pond), or just exploring. Please bear in mind that this is a working cattle ranch, and as such you may see activities with tractors, other vehicles, and cattle around the property. If you go through any gates, please leave the gates the way you found them. They are usually closed or open for specific reasons. You are welcome to fish in any of our ponds, but you will have the best chance of catching fish in our big pond that has the floating pontoon dock. There is also a private home on the property with a gravel drive that is surrounded by a white fence. About halfway down the drive there is a cattle guard just before the point of where the yard of the home begins. Please don’t cross the cattle guard and enter the yard of the home, or enter any of the equipment barns. Feel free to roam the rest of property. If you have questions concerning property boundaries, directions, etc., please feel free to message us. We are available for any questions or needs our guests may have through the Airbnb messaging app. Upon your reservation, and throughout your stay, we do our very best to respond within one hour to messages up through 8 pm daily. After 8 pm we will respond the following morning, unless of course, there is an emergency. Misty will be your main contact, but Tony is also available through the Airbnb messaging app. Please message us through the Airbnb app for routine questions. However, in case of an emergency we have posted our contact numbers to reach us directly; as well as the 911 address of the cabin itself and area hospital numbers. Our emergency contact numbers are posted on the refrigerator in the cabin. The Hillside Cabin is located on ranch property in a rural area. There is a tiny house located nearby on the same property 100 yards to the north that is sometimes occupied by other Airbnb guests. The cabin sits approximately 1/2 mile (an easy hike or short drive through the property) from the Illinois River on 400+ acres of private property that borders the river, with close to a mile of river frontage. Its location makes for the perfect opportunity for activities such as hiking, fishing, or viewing the abundant deer and wild turkey populations on this property. The Sparrowhawk Primitive Area is just 3 miles from the property on the same county road. Featuring public hiking trails with spectacular views; it has long been a popular place for hiking and nature enthusiasts. Finding a place to rent canoes or rafts to float the river is easily done from this location. Diamondhead and Sparrow Hawk float trip resorts are each within a short 15 minute drive from the cabin. The beautiful and historic city of Tahlequah is only 7 miles away. Going to the river from the cabin is just over a 1/2 mile hike or drive. You are welcome to do either; just whatever suits you best. You will be driving a path through pasture land if you choose to drive. If you stay on the designated path you shouldn’t have any issues, unless there have been recent heavy rains. Message us for directions if you choose to take advantage of our access to the river. We are pet friendly, and pets are welcome to be off of the leash while you are roaming around the property with the following exceptions. 1. Please maintain control of your pets at all times. 2. If you leave your pets at the cabin while you are gone, we do ask that you keep them crated while you are away. 3. Please don’t allow them to chase the cattle. This is dangerous for the cattle and you as sometimes cattle will become aggressive around pets if they sense danger. 4. While in the Flat Rocks river area (northern end of the property), please keep your pets leashed while you are in or near that area. The Flat Rocks area is on the northern boundary lines of the property, and there are homes and properties very near this area that are NOT part of the ranch property. We have good neighbors, and we appreciate your help and understanding in keeping it that way.