Title: Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103601094&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape Escape to an intimate getaway where you can unwind by the fire pit or fish at your leisure. Savor breakfast together while taking in breathtaking views. ## Photo gallery for Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape (Reeds Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103601100/103601094/w1024h682x0y1-73987b42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape (Reeds Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103601100/103601094/w1024h681x0y1-4dacbc52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo - Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape (Reeds Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103601100/103601094/w1024h682x0y1-36516417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape (Reeds Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103601100/103601094/06898add.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape (Reeds Spring)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103601100/103601094/811f96cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Perched near Branson, this suite offers a serene retreat with a large private jacuzzi tub and deluxe king-sized bed. Unwind in the common area overlooking the Ozark mountains, indulge in complimentary breakfast items, or explore 15 acres of property featuring a fishing pond and fire pit. ## Reviews 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym - Parking available - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=103601094&PinnedHotelID=103601094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Reeds Spring travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Reeds-Spring.dx183488) [View more B&B in Reeds Spring](https://www.expedia.com/Reeds-Spring-Bed-And-Breakfast.d183488-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.758842,-93.308304&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bik_FzgoxP%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40S%40QBSBSBQBSBSBQBQDQDSBQDQDQDQDQFODQFQFQDOHQFOFQFMHQFMHQFMHOHOJMHMHOHMJKHMJMJMJKJKJMJKJKJKLIJKLILKJGLKLGLILGLILILELGNGLGLELENENELELCNENELANENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDN%40NDLDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLDLHLHLFLHJFLJLFLJJHLJJHJJLJJJJLJJJJJLHLJLHJJLHNHNHJHNHNHLFPHLFPHLFPFNFPFNFPDPFPDNFPDPDRBNDPDRBPDPBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRARARAPARCRAPARCPCRCPCRCPERCPEREPCNEPEPGRENGPEPGPGNGNGPGNINGNINGNININILILINILKLILKLILKLKJKJKLKJMHKJKJMJKHMHMHMHKHMFMHMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMIMIMGMIMIKIMIMIKKMKKKKIKKKMKKKKKMKMIMKMIMIMIMKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGOGQIOEOGQGQEQGOESEQEOEQCQESEQCSCQCSCQCSCQCSAQASASCQ%3FSASAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vPwTmZJvaFB62UD5XKxv9bM1taw=) Reeds Spring, MO ### What's nearby - ![Hunter Dawson Home An antebellum mansion on an estate in New Madrid Missouri. Surrounded by fallen leaves in the fall setting. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170074/932bf579-256d-4e46-9f6f-1225eddf3932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Mansion 19 min drive \- 11.9 miles - ![Sight and Sound Theatres showing a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329043/224d2eee-307c-47ac-9275-e6dbb99bb4db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sight and Sound Theatres 20 min drive \- 12.4 miles - Millennium Bowling & Entertainment 14 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Ozark Mountain State Park 15 min drive \- 7.5 miles - Branson RecPlex 19 min drive \- 11.0 miles ### Getting around - Branson, MO (BKG) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's - McDonald's - Missouri Ridge Distillery & Brewery - Hardee's - SONIC Drive In ## About this property ### Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape Bed & breakfast near a zoo Free breakfast, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a gym. Other perks at this bed & breakfast include: - Games, books, and outdoor furniture - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape? ### What time is check-out at Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape? ### Where is Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Branson Shepherd's Fiddle Suite - Your Perfect Ozark Escape Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Bobby M. May 7, 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Sloppy Seconds When we arrived, after finally finding the place.The room appeared to be clean. We walked in, discovered there was no television. Gave us pause. Then we used the bathroom, and discovered the trash had not been emptied from the previous guest. And additionally there was a used condom visible in the trash. Which gave us more pause, had the sheets and bedding been changed or cleaned? We did not stay. We opted not to. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5d7884dc-0180-4581-9c4e-77d4b14a8988-1746589608714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Bobby M. 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