A “Christmas Connection” From the Small Ozark Town of Noel, Missouri

Today marks the middle of December, signaling that Christmas is just ten days away. That means there’s still plenty of time to get all your Christmas cards and packages mailed off to the Post Office Master this Christmas in Noel, Missouri.

Why Noel?

Aside from the town’s spelling, Noel (typical pronunciation, nole) is much like any other small town in the United States. “The Christmas City” Committee has many planned events for locals, from a Christmas Parade to a Christmas Lighting Contest.

Going into its 9th decade, the local Noel post office has carried on a practice that has drawn worldwide attention. But one tradition has stood the test of time. What began as a simple idea grew into a Christmas tradition sparked by Presidentially appointed postmaster Ed Rousselot in 1933.

Noel Post Office Tradition

Thanks to Postmaster Rosselot, Noel, Missouri, was put into the spotlight with a clever idea that has begun a town tradition that many locals volunteer their time each year to bring Christmas cheer to people all over the globe.

He proposed mailing Christmas cards and letters to Santa get sent to:

Postmaster
Noel, MO 64854

Once the cards arrive, the envelopes get stamped with one of four uniquely designed stamps, which changes the town name from Noel (the french pronunciation, no-ell), once a year, starting the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve to “The Christmas City.” That gets postmarked on the outside of the envelope with either a:

  • Red Christmas wreath
  • Green Christmas tree
  • Red and blue stamp bearing the town’s temporary holiday name, “The Christmas City.”

Afterward, those Christmas cards get postmarked and mailed to the final destination anywhere in the world, including Santa Claus’ North Pole, Alaska, address!

Mountain Charm in this Ozark Town

All of this is only possible with volunteers. The tiny Ozark mountain town has just over 2,000 people; without the townspeople volunteering, “The Christmas City” postmark wouldn’t be possible. 

Plan Your Trip to Noel, Missouri

If you can’t make it to The Christmas City this holiday season, but planning to visit in Spring 2023, then you need a comfy place to lay your head with plenty of outdoor activities. Your ideal vacation stay is at Lazy Days Resort and Campground

With twelve cabins onsite at the resort, there’s plenty to choose from for you and your family to enjoy a cabin experience. From the rustic stay of a single-room cabin for three to full-sized cabins that can sleep 10 to 30 people to a magical stay in a treehouse for twelve, there’s no shortage of options to choose from for your Noel, Missouri, vacation. 

Book your stay online today for the perfect Ozark cabin vacation for your entire family.

Planning an Ozark Cabin Vacation in Pineville, MO

Now that the holiday season is here, you’ve probably begun thinking of planning your next Ozark cabin vacation. After all, cabins make for some of the most memorable family vacations.

So, where do you begin? What better place to start than in your backyard of the four-state region of southwest Missouri? Whether you’re planning for a small family of three or a large family reunion, there’s one place you might find particularly charming for your first Ozark cabin vacation next Spring, Lazy Days Resort & Campground.

Cabins of Lazy Days Resort

Regarding cabin choice, there’s no place in the Southwest Ozark Mountains with more options than Lazy Days. With 12 cabin options, you can rest assured there is plenty of room to accommodate everyone in your family.

  • One 15-bedroom cabin
  • One 9-bedroom cabin
  • Four 3-bedroom cabins
  • Three 2-bedroom cabins
  • Two single-bedroom cabins
  • One treehouse cabin

Cabin Amenities

A benefit to every cabin at Lazy Days is the abundance of indoor creature comforts that are consistently available.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Pot
  • Refrigerator
  • WiFi service

Unique to Each Cabin

But when it comes to cabins, there is something unique to each cabin at Lazy Days. All the cabins are labeled with an alpha-numeric that begins with the letter “C” followed by a number.  

Cabin 4 [C4]

The largest of all the cabins at Lazy Days is more equipped like a home than a cabin. The 15-bedroom cabin, with 3-baths, offers a front and rear porch. In this home away from home, you’ll discover plenty of space to sleep up to 30 people, and it comes with a fully loaded kitchen.

Cabin 15 [C15]

The nine-bedroom, three-bathroom cabin is ideal for guests looking for ample space to accommodate 26 people. It comes equipped with a full-sized kitchen with two ovens and a dishwasher. Also ideally located in a secluded area on the property, cabin 15 can deliver the best to a family reunion experience like no other.

Cabin 5 [C5], [C6], [C7], and [C8]

The four 3-bedroom cabins are all situated conveniently in the exact location on the Lazy Days property. Cabins 5 and 6 come with two queen bunk beds and one full-size bed accommodating 10 guests, while Cabins 7 and 8 have two queen bunk beds and two full-size beds to accommodating 12 guests each.

The large covered front porches and covered back decks overlook the Elk River. For those chilly springtime nights, there is a wood-burning fireplace.

Cabin 2 [C2] and [C3]

Cabins 2 and 3 have two bedrooms and a single bathroom. Also, each cabin comes with one queen-size bed & two queen bunk beds that allow up to 10 guests per cabin.

Although these two cabins are uniquely different, C2 has a covered porch and a wood-burning stove with a jetted jacuzzi bathtub. In contrast, C3 has an elevated covered deck with a swing that overlooks the Elk River valley and has a wood-burning fireplace.

Cabin 16 [C16]

The only other cabin uniquely secluded on the Lazy Days property is Cabin 16. The cabin’s vaulted ceiling adds space for a loft for additional sleeping, accessible utilizing the cabin’s built-in ladder. 

Also unique to C16 are two bathrooms, unlike C2 and C3, which both have only one bath. Cabin 16 accommodates ten guests with one queen bed and four full-size beds.

Cabin 11 [C11] and [C12]

Of the two single-room cabins, these two cabins are the most rustic in layout and design. The two cabins are seated side-by-side on the property. Cabin 11 has two twin bunk beds to sleep four guests, while C12 has one full bed and one twin to sleep three people comfortably. These two cabins are perfect for families looking for a unique rustic charm within walking distance of the Elk River shoreline.

Like the other cabins, these single-room cabins come with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and WiFi service. But to make your cabin experience all the more rustic, outdoor grilling is a must in these cabins, and there is nothing better than campfire toast in the morning before a river rafting trip.

Treehouse Cabin 17 [C17]

At Lazy Days, the one treehouse cabin is a one-of-a-kind stay. You can do it all with a full-size kitchen while staying above ground level in a treehouse with six full-size beds that can accommodate 12 guests with two full baths.

Book Your Stay Today

There’s no shortage of options to book a cabin vacation at Lazy Days Resort and Campground. If you’re looking to unplug and decompress next Spring, book your stay today by calling (417) 223-3498 for the perfect cabin for you and your family.