MoonRise Cabin: Serene & Unique off Katy Trail - Hartsburg

The Moon-Rise Cabin sits atop a ridge overlooking the 177 acre farm and surrounding conservation land ridges. The views from this private little solar powered, off-the-grid getaway are stunning!

THE CABIN
The cabin is rustic, handbuilt, and beautiful. It is not fancy or modern. It has been designed for nature lovers who want the opportunity to go out into nature to unplug, disconnect, and reconnect with themsleves and loved ones. We have added a few amenities to make your stay more comfortable, but please understand that they are limited.
-Solar powered lights (can be dependent upon how much sun we have had, but usually available)
-Phone and computer charging stations (limited battery draw; do not attempt to plug in a hair dryer or fan)
-A propane powered heating system for the winter
-A generator-run AC system for hot summer days (not meant to be run 24/7)
-Propane-run outdoor gas range for cooking meals and making coffee
-Pots, pans, silverware, cups and plates for making meals
-Queen size bed and sleeper sofa for up to 4 people (prepped by our housekeeper with clean linens for each guest)

OUTDOOR KITCHEN
The outdoor kitchen (on the screened-in porch) is rustic, hand-designed, and includes a variety of limited amenities to enhance your glamping experience.
-gas range for cooking and making morning coffee
-utensils, pots, pans, dishware, etc.
-sink for doing dishes (haul your own water in cold months; once the risk of frost has passed, we provide limited water for your use)
Please note that the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned after each guest's stay; but since it is OUTDOORS, it may show signs of outdoor exposure, including dust.

FRONT PATIO
The front patio overlooks the incredible 170 acre farm and Missouri river bottom and affords great views of sunsets, sunrises, stars, and in the right season, lightning bugs!!

BATHROOM
There is a very clean porta potty nearby for the bathroom.
Note: It's a porto potty. It is not glamorous, and is part of your glamping experience.

OUTDOOR COLD SHOWER
We have an outdoor shower for your convenience. This amenity is ONLY available after the risk of frost has passed. It is a summer-time convenience ONLY. Do not book our home if you want to take a cold shower any other time. There is no hot water. Water is also limited, but if you ever notice it running low, please contact us right away and we will try to help.

WILDLIFE
Warmer months you'll surely encounter some of the resident tree frogs, birds, peregrine falcon, bald eagles, worms, Gary the groundhog, possums, snakes, armadillos, insects, dragon flies, bumblebees, lightning bugs, deer, wild flowers, trees, grass, turtles, fish and celebrity Justin Beaver. You most likely will also encounter ticks. Please come prepared.

PEST CONTROL
While we keep the cabin very clean between stays, it is important to understand that it is still OUTDOORS. Mice ocassionally make their way into the outdoor kitchen. Racoons will try to bust through the screen windows to steal your food. Ants may come into the kitchen if you leave out a sweet jar of honey. Roaches, too, may try to come join the party. But because this is an outdoor glamping experience in the midst of nature, and because this is an organic farm, we simply cannot predict nor control nor prevent the variety of nature experiences you may have. We keep the cabin very clean and we ask that you do the same in order to prevent attracting animals into the cabin.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS
We have another cabin on the property that sleeps 2, and a farmhouse that sleeps 6. Please inquiry if you'd like to make a family or friends trip to the farm!

NOTE: This is comfortable glamping, and the cabin sits on 177 acres of nature. It might be hot. It might be cold. In the summertime there will be bugs, including ticks. They can be especially bad in tall grass and on our trails. We provide some bug spray, but bring your own. Please come with reasonable expectations so you will have a delightful stay!

CANCELLATIONS
The cancellation policy applies to all bookings. An additional $150 cancellation fee will be charged to cover credit card processing and admin fees on all cancellations.

RENTER'S AGREEMENT
A signed renter's agreement is required for all reservations, as well as a picture of a government-issued photo ID and a picture of your credit card used to book showing only the last 4 digits and your name. This is to prevent credit card fraud and is meant to protect you as the renter and us as hosts.

UNAUTHORIZED LATE CHECKOUTS: Unauthorized late checkouts are not allowed and will be billed at $25/hr in hourly increments. Please be respectful of our housekeeper's time and be sure to check out on time.

DEPOSIT
We require a $300 deposit for each reservation, which will be processed 3 days before your arrival. As long as there is no unexpected damage to the home, deposits are automatically refunded in full in 7 days.

PET FEE: Well-behaved pets are welcome with a $25 fee (per pet) per stay. Please inquire about our pet policy.