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Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river

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Magnolia Cabin in the Spring
Summer view of our rec area
Walking path to our campgrounds
Riverside Campsites
Bluegill, catfish, green and longear sunfish, walleye and other species

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pencil Bluff, AR
  • Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Twin Creek
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

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1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river

A 2 bedroom, 2 bath home away from home, this bungalow features a lovely, private yard, deck with river views and hot tub, charcoal grill, private outdoor fire pit, and indoor wood-burning stove
Bedroom 1 - King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Two twin-over-full bunk beds
The Magnolia has a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, Limited Wifi, and DirecTV.


-Vintage, wood-burning stove and whiskey-barrel checkerboard -Come unplug with us and Roast marshmallows under a star-studded sky away from city lights and traffic   
-Pet Friendly-$40 per stay per pet. Must be leashed outside of cabin, and friendly with other dogs and people.
-On-site canoe, kayak, and river tube rentals and shuttles


-On site canoeing, kayaking, river tubing, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, tether ball.  Near crystal mining, horseback riding, biking, hiking, ATV trails.  Shuttle service available.


 -Canoeing the Ouachita River at any time of the year offers visitors a chance to view towering rocky bluffs and riverbanks sprinkled with wild flowers while winding through the rugged and undeveloped National Forest.  The pleasant temperatures and brilliant seasonal color displays of fall and spring, the cooling and refreshing effect of moving water and shade trees during the heat of summer, make March to November the most popular times to enjoy this trip. The family-friendly river flows casually past massive rock bluffs shaded by tree-lined banks and slopes.
-Free of commercial development, the Ouachita is a gentle river with occasional Class I-II rapids separated by flat-water pools.  Fishing is excellent, with an abundance of bass (mostly smallmouth, largemouth and spotted), bluegill, catfish, green and longear sunfish, walleye and any number of other species.   

-Mother Nature blessed the Ouachita Mountains with the most beautiful quartz crystal in the world.  Mount Ida is known as the "Quartz Crystal Capital of the World".  We welcome all rock hounds, both amateur and professional, no crystal cleaning allowed in cabin though and please do not leave us your crystals :)

-Womble Trail, Ouachita Trail,  and Lake Ouachita Vista Trail are nearby EPIC mountain biking and hiking trails.  There are other secluded, forest trails such as Fourche Mountain Trail, available for exploring on your ATVs.  Just a few feet away from your cabin are short trails into the National Forest.   
]-We are located near one of the darkest sky places in Arkansas and you can easily see the Milky  Way.  You will see fireflies in season and you might catch sight of an occasional Bald Eagle, Blue Heron or Road Runner.

We live on site in our home/office and are available to assist you if you need help with anything :)

No smoking inside the cabin.  
Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 7 AM

Property manager

Amanda Sullivan

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NO children under 13 in hot tub
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not park in grass anywhere on property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Pencil Bluff

Pencil Bluff is home to this holiday home. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nirvana Star Farms and Gee & Dee Crystal. Canoeing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Pencil Bluff, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 24 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Twin Creek - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 30 min drive - 26.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yellow Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪P & R Dairy & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river located?

Situated in Pencil Bluff, this holiday home is steps from Ouachita National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dragover Recreation Area and Fulton Branch Recreation Area. Rich Mountain Community College and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david jon n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing week

Had a wonderful time everything was clean and perfect. Very relaxing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casual forest retreat

The cabin was simple and cozy with a big front deck and views over the river. The river bank has some fun activities for the kids like swings and basketball. It was a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful surroundings, restful vacation.

Great rustic cabin with view of the river. Crisp fall air and good sleeping. We hope to come back. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick S., Covington Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for sxs trails

My brother and I stayed here so that we could Get direct access to Fort Mountain Trail and the Washington national forest system. Both are spectacular and by staying here we didn’t have to trailer our four wheelers anywhere we could get to both trails right from this location which made it a breeze. Jan was awesome host and we enjoyed speaking with her and everyone at the camp. Looking forward to going back and doing this again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Sandra C., Henderson, Tx

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area & weather!

We had no problems renting property all went well. Porch & some of inside needed more cleaning up. Had a lot of extra stuff around that would make feel cleaner if wasn’t there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it.

Excellent Overall. Jan and family could not have been more hospitable, with a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Carmen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Dated cabin

Overpriced for what it was. Far away from everything, no cellphone service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jodie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just ok

When we arrived the host was very warm and welcoming. Aside from the property had a few issues our stay wasn’t bad and it was nice to get away from technology. The cabin could definitely use some deep cleaning. The AC unit will freeze (we were told but didn’t try out) if you turn it below 78/80, so the cabin always pretty hot. You have to sleep with fans on because the ac doesn’t come on after the sun goes down because the temp decreases but the humidity does not. For what we paid per Night for our stay, one could replace the ac unit. Also the king size bed sits on the ground on two box springs. A bed frame would be a nice touch. Other than that the unit had lots to do. We enjoy the old radio but the volume takes a bit of a learning curve. This was our first time to the area.. I’m not sure I’d ever return here with the availability of other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Great place to get away!

Cabin is the basics- works great for family. Staff is wonderful. Location is perfect for biking and river floats.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

James M.

River cabin

Nice, clean cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Laurie g.

Springbreak Stay

Cabin was dated but clean. Lots of family friendly activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Great as always!

Had a great time again. We love coming here. Jan, her family and sweet dogs are fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Beautiful, quiet and remote

Jan was a wonderful and helpful host. Property was beautiful, charming, quiet and remote. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Great Time Had A Blast!

Fun place to get away, everything needed to have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Sinto J.

really good

The property was good. neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Super cute seculuded friendly place

Very cute, nice, friendly place for a family of 6. Lots to do on the property and the place was clean and tidy. My kids didn't want to leave. Great family camping trip in Arkansas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Sullivan

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Hi! Our names are Casey and Amanda Sullivan.
We were married in August 2020, and closed on this beautiful property in October 2020.
It was a whirlwind year to say the least!

We moved from Denver, Colorado to enjoy all that Arkansas has to offer (so many outdoor activities are in this area).

We have 3 children and love sharing and learning more about nature with them.

Why they chose this property

We love this property because it is so secluded and peaceful. Surrounded on 3 sides by National Forest and the Ouachita River on the other really sets it apart from anywhere else.
Our children (and ourselves) get to discover new and exciting plants and creatures we have never seen all the time, and go on fun river trips together.

What makes this property unique

The only overnight riverfront campgrounds on the upper Ouachita river.
Float or paddle back to your rental after a day on the river!