Lakeside Cottages is a special place where you can enjoy the ultimate in luxury and seclusion, yet the cottages are just three miles away from many fine restaurants, clubs, and shopping malls. Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Missouri Ozarks, Lakeside Cottages of Joplin is only a 15 minute drive away from the serenity of Precious Moments Chapel and only 1 and 1/2 hours away from the excitement of Branson, Missouri.