5409 Highway YY

About This Property

Escape to the heart of the Ozarks with this charming log cabin nestled on 22.31 wooded acres near Salem, Missouri. Offering 1,700 square feet, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin features an open floor plan, spacious great room, and a full wood-burning fireplace built with beautiful stone sourced directly from the property. A chimney cap helps keep unwanted critters out while you enjoy the warmth and character of the fireplace. The cabin includes a loft and comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests with three queen beds and two twin beds, making it ideal as a private retreat, hunting cabin, family getaway, or vacation rental. The property was previously operated as an Airbnb and was very popular with guests. Outside, enjoy a back deck overlooking the property, a fire pit for relaxing evenings, pine trees, and attractive pipe fencing along the front. The acreage provides excellent opportunities for hunting, recreation, and exploring, with deer and turkey frequenting the property. Conveniently located near Salem, Montauk State Park, and the renowned trout fishing waters of the Current River. Enjoy easy access to floating, fishing, hiking, and other Ozark outdoor adventures, all while being approximately 2.5 hours from St. Louis. Whether you're looking for a weekend escape, income-producing vacation rental, or your own private piece of the Ozarks, this property offers a rare combination of comfort, recreation, and location.

Forest, cold springs, and the trout water of the upper Current

Dent County is deep Ozark timber country, where hardwood ridges and pine flats give way to the spring-fed headwaters of the Current River. Much of the county lies within or beside Mark Twain National Forest, making it a stronghold for buyers who want big timbered blocks, hard-hunted whitetail and turkey, and access to public ground. The thin, cherty soils favor pasture and hay in the valleys, with cattle the working use of choice. Cold springs feed blue-ribbon trout water and clear floating streams that draw recreational interest year-round. Anchored by Salem, the county is well suited to a hunting retreat, a cattle-and-timber place, or a recreational tract with cold water and heavy cover.

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