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Backyard splendor!!!

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Under the catalpa tree.
Pearl's Palace
Huge carport
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10154.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Story, AR
  • Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Twin Creek
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Double Bunk Beds

King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Backyard splendor!!!

You may be coming for the rivers, lake, trails, or mines but you might just end up lounging in the spacious backyard. Almost 2 acres of the property is level and clear with lots a space for horseshoes, baggo, badminton or even a some tag football. Another acre slopes down to the bullfrog pond where you can practice your casting skills or just relax and listen to the birds and bullfrogs. Maybe you would prefer chillin' by the firepit or under one of the many shade trees.
Inside the 1665 sq. ft. home, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with full size applicances and all the modern kitchenware to whip up your favorite meals. We'll even include a dozen farm fresh eggs in memory of Pearl. Grill utensils and charcoal included for the charcoal grill. The large open floor plan living space includes a sofa and loveseat and features a gas log fireplace and a small gas heater for those chilly mornings. The 2 large bedrooms in the sleeping part of the house becomes a little more secluded with the unique hallway door. The king bedroom has a king-size bed, television. Our bunkroom has two sets of bunkbeds with 4 full sized mattresses, television and DVD/VCR player which can be rolled to other rooms in the house. The bathroom in the sleeping area includes a bathtub/shower while the 2nd bathroom off the mudroom/laundry room has a standup shower. The laundry room consist of full size washer and dryer. So even if you ended up in a rain storm while out floating, biking, hiking or diggin' for crystals, you can duck in the shower straight from the laundry. Additionally, there is a 32' carport which works out great for parking a truck with a trailer or 3 vehicles. And, if the weather is a little damp, it can even be set up for your patio party.
You can also find us on Facebook.
So who’s Pearl?
Pearl was a beloved icon of the Sweet Home community. She lived on the homestead just around the curve in the cabin that was built in 1907. No insulation except newspapers. She cooked on a wood stove every day and used an outhouse until they added on an indoor bathroom. She had a garden, chickens and milk cows so all the neighbors came to her for their eggs, produce, milk and butter.
When I was thinking about a name for the house, I made the comment that even though it was 1980’s retro, Pearl would have thought it was a palace. So we left the original decor and accessorized with the 80's in mind. Come relive childhood memories and share with your family days gone by. PS, have some fresh eggs on Pearl.

Property manager

Karen Hamilton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a large, flat backyard for playing.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please advise the type of event/party.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$0 for service. $50 refundable deposit for ESA's.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
Please try to get an accurate count on adults/children. According to VRBO ages allowed above 0-17 are considered children.
Please empty water and soda bottles so the trash isn't so heavy.
During AR heat , please take scraps to the edge of the woods, put in the pond or place in the freezer to avoid larvae in the trash container.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Please advise the type of event/party.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Story

Located in Story, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Story, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Twin Creek - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 21 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mt Ida Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shack Attack Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard splendor!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-out at Backyard splendor!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backyard splendor!!! located?

This family-friendly Story holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Nirvana Star Farms and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Great digs

The property was clean it had everything you need very quiet neighborhood enjoyed sitting outside in the afternoon after a hard day digging... Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

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

Pearl's Place is great

Great place to stay with all of the necessities and ample space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Home away from home

Beautiful quiet location. The house was lovely, clean and perfect for family time! We really enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Krystle W.

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

Lovely stay in peaceful area.

The property was clean and cozy with all the things we needed. Had plenty of room to let our great dane roam and play outside. The list of places to eat and brochures were lovely to help us determine where to go and eat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Lake Quachita

Great location to explore the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Lovely Rural Retreat

We had a great time and Pearl’s Place was the perfect center point for exploring all the beautiful national and state parks in the vicinity.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Highly recommend!!

We enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have asked for anything better! Also great location for crystal mining!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Lovely House

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was exceptionally clean. We definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

chat408 H.

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

Perfect for us

We enjoyed our stay at Pearls Palace. In a great location for exploring the woods and streams of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Great house.

Clean and close to town with plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Walleye fishing trip

We came to the area to walleye fish. Had a guided fishing trip, Jeff Larch Pro Fishing, and stayed here. The bed was super comfy, the place was so clean. I loved all of the old timey stuff in the house. We plan on staying again and bringing our children. We caught a couple of bass in the pond (use a frog lure if it’s green!) and enjoyed sitting outside in the carport just chatting. Hundred percent would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Cool house!

The property was perfectly described. The house is really cool and we had a relaxing time. Can’t wait to stay there again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja W.

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

Great experience

Loved this rental!! Great location, loved the big yard for my dogs. It was just an awesome vacation overall!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindi R., Owasso, OK

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

Welcome home.

Pearls Palace was just perfect for us. We met our children and grandkids here and enjoyed the space so much!! So clean and comfortable, just like going to your favorite aunts house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Fun at pearls

It was all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leta G.

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

pleasant and well set to be enjoyable

worth a repeat performance every yr
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

A few days' rest

We had a great time just relaxing. After a long drive across the country this was a great place to take a few days away from everything. Check in was super easy and Karen was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Great view!

We were VERY pleased with the layout, the amenities and the absolute cleanliness of the house. Very minor issue with shower was resolved without further distress. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Absolute best place we’ve ever stayed

Pearl’s Palace was just as advertised. The decor helped to create another level of comfort and happiness. It was extremely clean and kept up. The owner was very responsive, welcoming and accommodated an extended stay. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Perfect

This was about as perfect a spot as we ever could have hoped for. Plenty of space inside and out. It was like going to your grandma's house in the country. Its close enough to do everything the area has to offer then come back and relax without seeing any other people. This is a great place to stay no mater what you are doing in the area. The only down side is its a dry county but the line is only 10 or 15 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

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

Cozy Getaway

My friend and I had such a lovely time. We mostly did a lot of porch sittin' and watching light rainfall, listening to the bull frogs and the birds. Did some cooking, some jamming (we're musicians), and just enjoyed the property. I was impressed with the stack of pamphlets and maps for things to do. Next time I'm back I would love to explore the local hiking and nature trails, which there were also plenty of maps to review. Looking forward to my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sion O.

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

Home Sweat Home

Nice spacious and comfy home. It had everything we needed and them some. Loved hearing the bullfrogs at night. Location was perfect for hitting all the mines and keeping that country feeling. This was the break away from the city life we needed. Eggs were delicious 😋 i was over the moon to find there was an airfryer as well...bonus! Will absolutely stay here again if its available next time. Huge space for 2, want to bring some frineds too. We closed off the bunk room to keep it clean, rolled tv into living room and were all set. You wont be disappointed with this space!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Amazing location and house

Our group of 8 had an amazing vacation thanks to Pearl's. We were very happy upon arrival and enjoyed our stay. Definitely would love to do it all again some day, as we really did not even want to leave. Thank you for letting us stay there and keeping us in the know of things. Karen is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal W.

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

Sweet Home

This was a sweet little home with a lot of charm. My father really enjoyed the farm fresh eggs. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery as I walked around the yard, cute little pond with beautiful plant life everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Mt Ida Relax

Property was wonderful and easy to get to. Pleanty of room and supplies provided. Communicated with owner a couple times priot to arrival and all was very smooth. My only suggestion would be to provide a television in the living room. Would have been nice to have everyone abke to sit and watch a little tv together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hamilton

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I have lived in Montgomery County my entire life growing up in Black Springs on an animal farm with cattle, swine, chickens, a dog or two and my trusty mare. When I drove 27 N to college I would pass by many beautiful places but I was always drawn to the Sweet Home neighborhood. As fate would have it, 20 years later I would own part of the neighborhood. My husband and I have enjoyed working on our little farm, building and remodeling things for the past 20 years. I am a retired teacher and Jody is a retired mechanic but we still have full-time jobs running our automotive parts store in Mt. Ida and having fun with our grandchildren.

What makes this property unique

Close to Mt. Ida
Close to Lake Ouachita
Close to Ouachita River
Handicap accessible
Huge carport
Big flat backyard

Languages:

English

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