WELCOME TO

OLD DESPERADO RANCH!

Scott & Lisa Johnson
20784 CR 207
Eminence, MO. 65466
573.915.8970

Thank you for choosing Old Desperado Ranch for your getaway! We love sharing our piece of heaven in the Ozarks with others who also love its peacefulness and beauty. We fell in love with the area in 2011 when we started horseback riding and floating in the area. We eventually found our property and purchased it in late 2014. It started out as just a recreational place for us to camp, ride and float. There was absolutely nothing on the property. We had to hire an excavator to put in a culvert and driveway to get into the property. The horse stalls at the Tiny House were the first thing we built. At that time, we were infatuated and dialed in on the “Tiny House” craze and the idea of living off grid!! (lol). We built the Tiny House in early 2017 and it ran just like a camper off the solar panels and a generator. It was all 12 volt and we did rain collection off the stall barn roof. By the end of 2017, we knew we wanted to live here full-time. But we soon realized that with 5 grown children and 6 grandchildren, Tiny House living was not going to work!!! We started building our house in 2018. I (Lisa) lived in the Tiny House full time until our house was finished in early 2019. We decided to share the place by renting the Tiny House in 2019. It went over so well that in 2020 we built the Ranch House. Both cabins were in such high demand, well, you guessed it; the Bunk House was born!! It was finished and debuted Memorial Day of 2021. We love giving our guests an opportunity to experience the beautiful area while staying comfortably in one of our cabins. If there is anything that we can do to make your stay better, please don’t hesitate to ask, and if we can accommodate, we surely will!

There is NO SMOKING IN THE CABIN!!!!!

This includes electronic cigarettes. If there is any sign of smoking ANYTHING in the cabin, your deposit will be immediately forfeited. Illegal drug/substance use on the property will not be tolerated. All guests will be asked to leave immediately with NO REFUND.

We ask that you treat our property as we would and leave it as you found it. Please take the time to review the following information:

PROPERTY

ONLY REGISTERED GUESTS are allowed on the property and in the cabins. Approval may be given for add’l guests to visit for get togethers/dinners etc. We do not allow loud wild parties etc.

PETS

We are pet (dog) friendly but require prior approval of your pet. There is a pet fee and refundable pet deposit required. Pets (max of 2 dogs) are not allowed to be left unattended in the cabin unless they are INSIDE A KENNEL. Pets are not to be tied to trees, buildings or decks. As we do not require a leash, your pet must under your control any time it is loose. Also, relentless barking that disrupts the peacefulness of our other guests or ourselves is not allowed. Pets are not allowed on any of the furniture or in any of guest sleeping beds. The pet deposit will be refunded after check-out as long as there is no sign of the pet, pet hair or damage from the pet. We provide a vacuum and a mop for guests to clean up all remnants and pet hair from the pet. As long as the pet policy is followed, the deposit will be refunded. If you encounter stray animals, please do not intervene as it is very common for hunting dogs to be roaming. If you are concerned, take a picture and send it to me. DO NOT PICK UP THE ANIMAL.

We have 3 dogs - a tan terrier mix, black/white Berne Doodle, a white w/ gray patches great pyraneese. We have 5 cats, a black/charcoal cat (EXTREMELY FRIENDLY – PLEASE CHECK YOUR VEHICLE BEFORE DEPARTING AS HE HAS BEEN KNOWN TO STOW AWAY), a black/tan fluffy cat, Grey Tabby striped, gray & white patches tabby & an orange tabby cat.

QUIET HOURS

As we want you to enjoy yourselves during your stay, we do not allow loud parties, music, yelling or any other behavior that may disturb our other guests or us. Please keep outdoor activity noise to a minimum between 9pm and 8am. If you are playing music or other activities and it can be heard at another cabin, it is too loud.

FIRES

When available, we offer firewood bundles FOR SALE $5 EACH, on your honor. Please be extremely careful with your campfires and keep them contained in the fire rings and at a reasonable size to the fire pit. DO NOT PUT CANS IN THE FIRES.

PARKING

Please do not park on the grass. We ask you to park vehicles and trailers on gravel parking areas. If you have a special circumstance, please contact us.

COOLERS

Do not put coolers on the counters inside of the cabins as they scratch the finish. We do recommend putting any coolers containing food inside of the cabins on the floor as not to attract wildlife. DO NOT USE WHITE BATHING TOWELS FOR CLEANING. WE HAVE PROVIDED ADD’L TOWELS FOR CLEAN-UP/PETS.

TOWELS/LINENS

DO NOT USE WHITE BATHING TOWELS FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN BATHING AND PERSONAL CARE. Please help us conserve resources as well by using only what you need. We provide dark colored washcloths for makeup removal. We ask that you not stain/damage our white bath towels or linens/quilts. WE HAVE PROVIDED CLEAN-UP/PET TOWELS FOR CLEAN-UP. If you need ADD’L towels/rags for cleaning, please let us know as I can provide you with “junk” towels for whatever you need to clean up. We do provide cleaning cloths under the kitchen sink. Guest will be charged for ruined or missing towels/linens.

BEDDING/LINENS

We ask you to help us conserve resources as much as possible. Please use the appropriate number of beds to accommodate your sleeping arrangement needs.

KITCHEN & DISHES

We have tried to stock the kitchen with all the dishes, pots, pans, crock pot, coffee pot, mixer, baking needs, utensils etc.. you may need to make your stay while cooking easier. PLEASE USE CUTTING BOARD OR MAT WHEN CUTTING FOOD ITEMS AND NOT THE COUNTER. If there is something you need that we have, you may certainly borrow it. We ask that you THOROUGHLY WASH & PUT AWAY ALL DISHES/ITEMS that you used during your stay. Please make sure to CLEAN ANY MESSES or SPILLS that occurred inside the refrigerator microwave as well.

TOILET/SEPTIC SYSTEM

Please DO NOT FLUSH any TOILET PAPER, PAPER PRODUCTS, FEMININE PRODUCTS or any FOREIGH OBJECTS down the TOILET. As we are on a SEPTIC system, the less that is put in it, lessens the chance for an UNPLEASANT ISSUE during YOUR STAY.

TRASH

Please empty your trash cans and place in the dumpsters on the side of the Whiskey River Outpost at the road. We provide a trash bag for each day of your stay. DO NOT LEAVE TRASH IN THE CABIN OR ON THE PORCH UPON CHECK-OUT.

HEAT/AIR CONDITIONING

Each cabin is equipped with an electric mini/split heating & air conditioning system. We ask that you help conserve resources by setting it to a comfortable temperature and not leaving doors and windows open while system is running. Also, DO NOT TURN HEAT OFF IN COLD WEATHER OR LEAVE WINDOWS OPEN UPON YOUR DEPARTURE.

TV & INTERNET

We offer WIFI & internet as a convenience. Although, we cannot guarantee the quality or consistency of either or of any utility.

WIFI Router: ODRStarlink
Password: 65466Odr?!

WILD ANIMALS
It should be noted that our properties are located in a rural, and, in some cases, remote area of the Ozarks, where you will find many different forms of wildlife. Raccoons, deer, mice, snakes, Eagles, wild, hogs, black, bear, skunks, and possums are coming, and may be a nuisance at certain times of the year. Other pest, such as ants, Wallace, mosquitoes, spiders, bees, flies and naps. Also live nearby. Each property has a regular/quarterly pest control device, but we cannot guarantee against guests, seen any animals, or pets during their day, and no refunds will be made for this.

CHECKOUT IS 10:00 AM

There may be flexibility on checkout with prior approval dependent upon our reservation
schedule. Unapproved late checkouts will be charged a $50 fee.

We ask our guests to leave the cabin as they found it. Please use the following list as a guide for your checkout procedure. If you have any questions, please ask.

Thoroughly clean and put away all dishes used by guest.
Remove all guest items from the refrigerator and wipe and spills/messes.
Clean out coffee grinds and coffee from coffee maker.
Clean any grease or spills on stovetop/oven made while cooking.
Clean out any messes made in the microwave.
Wipe countertops and tables used by guests.
Empty all trash receptacles, kitchen & bathroom.
Place used towels, mattress pads, sheets, quilts/shams, rugs on the couch.
Vacuum/mop is provided to clean excessive dirt/pet hair/spills off the floor.
IF ANYTHING IS BROKEN OR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, PLEASE BE SURE TO LET US KNOW SO WE CAN ADDRESS THE ISSUE IMMEDIATELY.
Have a safe trip home!!

EQUINE GUESTS

Please be sure to clean out horse stalls.
Please DO NOT TAKE OUR HOSES, WHEEL BARRELS, BUCKETS OR MANURE FORKS
If you need any assistance please ask!!

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OLD DESPERADO RANCH!

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

In case of an emergency please

DIAL 911

Shannon County Sheriff Department 573-226-3615
18078 Second Street
Eminence, MO. 65466

National Park Service Dispatch 844-460-3604

MO Dept of Conversation 573-226-3616

Ozark National Scenic Riverways 573-226-3618

Shannon County Family Clinic 573-226-5505
17959 Main Street
Eminence, MO. 65466

Mercy St. Francis Hospital 417-934-7000
100 US-60
Mountain View, MO 65548

VETERINARIANS

Barn Hollow Veterinary Services 417-934-0234 (36 miles)
1309 W Fourth Street
Mountain View, MO 65548

Eleven Point Equine Clinic 417-764-3691 (40 miles)
156 County Road 424
Thayer, MO 65438

Taylor Veterinary Clinic 417-967-2551 (43 miles)
6895 Millstone Rd.
Houston, MO 65483

Gainesville Veterinary Hospital 417-679-4328 (99 miles)
Katlin Hornig, DVM Most likely to do 911 Farm call
50 Animal Clinic Road ($800 for 911 farm call)
Gainesville, MO. 65655

FLOATING OUTFITTERS

WINDY’S CANOE RENTAL
513 MAIN STREET
EMINENCE, MO. 65466
573-226-3404

HARVEY’S ALLEY SPRINGS CANOE RENTAL
13863 MO-106
EMINENCE, MO 65466
573-226-3386

TWO RIVERS CANOE RENTAL
21501 HIGHWAY V
EMINENCE, MO 65466
888-833-4931

CARR’S CANOE RENTAL (MOSTLY UPPER CURRENT)
32511 STATE HWY 19
EMINENCE, MO 65466
800-333-3956

TRAIL RIDES

Eminence Trailrides @
Old Desperado Ranch
573-915-8970
www.eminencetrailrides.com

When you want to see the beauty of the area in a way that can only be done on horseback. Book a Desperado Adventure Ride today!

½ Day Desperado Adventure Ride
Approx 4 hours
$200 per rider/horse

Desperado Journey Ride
Approx 2 hours
$125 per rider/horse

Desperado Buckaroo Ride
1 Hour Ride
$85 per rider/horse
(Seasonal)

Take a DESPERADO TRAILRIDE through the beautiful hills, valleys and creeks on one of our well-seasoned trail horses.
Reservations Required.

225# weight limit.

Cash Only for trailrides paid at the time of the ride.

Liabilty Waiver required.

Please see website for additional rules and restrictions.

eminencetrailrides.com

RESTAURANTS/FOOD

THE WHISKEY RIVER OUTPOST
@ OLD DESPERADO RANCH
20773 CR 207
EMINENCE, MO. 65466
573-915-8970

DOS RIOS MEXICAN GRILL
113 STEWART DR.
EMINENCE, MO 65466
573-226-1376

The Wet Spot Bar & Grill
19166 MO-19
Eminence, MO 65466
417-351-8870

Brite Bytes
101 Main Street
Eminence, MO 65466
573-226-3878

The Double O Saloon
118 Main St.
Eminence, MO. 65466
573-604-9043

Wheelhouse Grill
19088 MO-19
Eminence, MO 65466
573-996-6266

Triplett’s Fast Stop
16425 Tom Akers Rd
Eminence, MO 65466
573-226-3073

Huffman’s One Stop
MO-Hwy 19 South
Eminence, MO 65466
573-226-5340

Rowden’s Express
204 South Main Street
Eminence, MO 65466
573-226-3300

The Fuel House Coffee Shop
19105 Hwy 19
Eminence, MO. 65466
573-325-5408

POINTS OF INTEREST

ALLEY SPRINGS MILL *

ROCKY FALLS *

KLEPZIG MILL

BLUE SPRINGS *

AKER’S FERRY

PULLTITE SPRING

GREER SPRING

LICK LOG NATURE TRAIL

PECK RANCH *

BIG SPRING

DEVIL’S WELL

MONTAUK STATE PARK

ECHO BLUFF STATE PARK

CURRENT RIVER STATE PARK

THE OZARK TRAIL

**Favorite – Must Sees!!!

RANCH RULES & POLICIES