This Missouri Airbnb Has the Most Underrated Fishing Spots

Are you all about the fishing? Perhaps you feel you need to cast a line in not one—but two—bodies of water on a single trip. If you’re looking for the ultimate trip to an underrated fishing spot in Missouri, I’ve found the perfect Airbnb for you. The Stony Lane Fishing Cabin has a private onsite pond and is a mere three miles from Pomme de Terre Lake in southwest Missouri, one of the state’s lesser-known but still bountiful bodies of water.

Tucked away in the lush hillsides north of Springfield near Hermitage, you’ll find a pair of rustic cabins overlooking a setting resembling a golf course, with a gently sloping lawn leading to a picturesque fishing pond, which you don't have to share with crowds of anglers. You can fish from morning til night right outside your cabin doors.

As you walk toward the cabin, you are greeted by a pair of red Adirondack chairs, which provide the perfect spot to sit a spell while enjoying views of the Missouri Ozarks. Almost all of the reviews of the Stony Lane cabin describe it as “cozy,” and it’s easy to see why. Wood-paneled walls are topped by a corrugated metal ceiling for the perfect rustic touch. The fishing-themed decor tempts you to grab your poles and head to the waters right away so you can start catching your own.

Though the cabin looks rustic, it does have modern amenities like electricity and running water. You’ll even find a 32-inch television ready to stream Netflix. While Missouri weather fluctuates from single-digit winter days to a hot, humid, 100-degree summer haze, this cabin offers both heating and air conditioning. The kitchen is simple, but you will find a microwave and a fridge, as well as a coffee maker and all the cookware you need. 

The studio-style cabin has a bed that sleeps two tucked away in a corner, outfitted with plush bedding. One more sleeping spot can be found on the small couch, which is great if you are taking along a child. If more friends or family are joining you, ask if the property’s other cabin is also available.

Airbnb reviewers rave about how peaceful and quiet the location is. By day, you can eat your meals at the picnic table or in the gazebo overlooking the pond. By night, you can light a campfire and enjoy stargazing, as this remote area is free from light pollution. It’s simply idyllic.

Once you’ve completely recharged your batteries at the cabin and caught some fish in the pond, you’ll be ready to chase the big ones at Pomme de Terre Lake. While spots like Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock get most of the attention, don’t overlook this scenic Missouri lake. Your fishing lines will be loaded with bass, crappie, and walleye. You may even reel in a catfish or muskie.

If you’ve brought your own boat, the Airbnb has boat parking available. You can head to Pomme de Terre State Park to find fishing piers, boat ramps, and open shoreline. A number of other access points are also found in Corps of Engineers parks. When I travel around my home state, I appreciate these public parks that protect Missouri's clean, scenic waterways, one of the Show Me State's greatest treasures.

After a peaceful stay at the Story Lane Airbnb, you’ll surely leave with some fishing tales and a sense of rejuvenation, inspiring you to add your own five-star review to the locale’s already glowing listing. Pomme de Terre may not stay an underrated fishing spot for long once word gets out. If you are ready to head to Story Lane, check for reservations now.