Five Bedroom lodge nestled on 10 acres with gorgeous views.

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Mountainburg, AR

Artist Point6 min drive
Lake Fort Smith State Park11 min drive
Fayetteville, AR (FYV-Drake Field)33 min drive
Devil's Den State Park34 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #5

2 Double Beds

Bed room #3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lake Fort Smith Frontier Lodge was built in 2002 featuring ceilings and exquisite wood work. Situated near Lake Fort Smith, with beautiful mountain views, our lodge features a very secluded and roomy place for your larger families or groups.

The lodge comfortably sleeps 12 adults and is equipped with 2 kitchens, 2 full baths, 2 spacious living rooms equipped with large screen TVs, 2 dining areas, pool table, foosball table, 1 formal dining area, a large bar with bar stools, washer/dryer, and 5 bedrooms.
During summer, fall, winter or spring, sport's enthusiasts of all ages will find the lodge to be a premiere mountain vacation destination. Visitors can easily access some of the best hiking and biking trails nearby, or just simply relax and soak up the surroundings. you can truly enjoy a true mountain vacation at this mountain resort adjacent to the Ozarks National Forest. There you can explore natures wonderful gifts of waterfalls, wildlife, and numerous trails. The ultimate in fun for everyone.

One aspect our patrons love the most about our lodge is the location. Even though a secluded on top of a mountain, you are only minutes away from Lake Fort Smith and park, Devils Den, Fayetteville, and the natural forest. You are right in the middle of everything with easy access to interstate 49 and hwy 71. Fort Smith park offers opportunities for fishing, boating, picnic outings and in the summer a water park/pool.

We have recently added a five porch swing set around the fire pit. Guest can also use our 16ft movie screen and projector to watch movies or shows under the stars while fixing s'mores or campfire hotdogs!

* To get to the lodge you do have to go up a hill on a dirt road. Every day vehicles easily make it up to the location. However if you are towing a trailer it is highly recommend for it to be a 4x4 for added precaution. It is also advised not to bring a 50ft trailer. We have had several guest bring 32 ft trailers.

** We do have a strict limit of no more than 14 people staying over night.. We are trying our best to keep the lodge and property in great shape. If you have any questions about the max limit please send an inquiry.

ABOUT US:

My wife and I just recently bought Lake Fort Smith Frontier Lodge in June 2020. We had just moved back to Arkansas after completing 26 years of service in the United States Navy. We live in a cabin on the 10 acres not far from the lodge. We are continuously striving to upgrade the property and are excited to increase the number of amenities in order to offer families and groups a fantastic and enjoyable experience.

Property manager

Brian Rubottom

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Contact owner to discuss events.

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside of the lodge

No swimming in the pond. The pond it is stocked with catfish. We ask for the guest to catch and release. Hunting is not allowed.

No smoking in lodge. Smoking is allowed outside, please dispose of your remnants. No ATVs, dirt bikes or similar vehicles off of driveway area.

On the premises is a cabin that is rented. We ask for you to be respectful to the tenants.

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

Note from host: Contact owner to discuss events.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mountainburg

Located in Mountainburg, this lodge is in the mountains. Evans Trail Loop and Eagle Crest Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mountainburg, AR

What's nearby

Artist Point - 6 min drive
Evans Trail Loop - 9 min drive
Lake Fort Smith State Park - 11 min drive
Devil's Den State Park - 34 min drive
University of Arkansas - 35 min drive

Getting around

Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chester Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Dairy Dream - ‬8 min drive
‪Neon Moon - ‬9 min drive
‪Grandmas House Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Ozark Mountain Smoke House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Bedroom lodge nestled on 10 acres with gorgeous views. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Five Bedroom lodge nestled on 10 acres with gorgeous views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Five Bedroom lodge nestled on 10 acres with gorgeous views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Five Bedroom lodge nestled on 10 acres with gorgeous views. located?

This family-friendly Mountainburg lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ozark National Forest and Artist Point. Lake Fort Smith State Park and Evans Trail Loop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

24 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful location, beautiful lodge and great host

Had a great time at the lodge-beautiful views, plenty of laundry/appliances, host is very communicative. Property is lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

14 Apr 2024

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

Grwat stay

Great property for a group - plenty of space for time together and space to retreat to

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

16 Mar 2024

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

Still nice

Love the view and the comfort. Worked well for my family. Thanks again for a great place to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

27 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving

Our family has gathered for a second year and we love it.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

16 Oct 2023

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

Awesome

Place is just awesome!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

13 Oct 2023

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

Getaway

This was a nice property tucked away and worked out well for my family to visit

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

11 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Retreat

The house was just what we were looking for, and the property is beautiful. Such a retreat away and a great place to spend time with family. No issues during our stay, our kids got to meet the animals. Special thank you to Brian for helping change a flat tire on our day of departure. Wonderful stay, will be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amberly B.

27 July 2023

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

Youth Group

We had an amazing time at this lodge! Brian was great to work with and responds quickly. The property is beautiful and the views are amazing! Towns are close and there is plenty to do. There is a ton of stuff to do at the lodge and a lot of room! No one was crowded with our group of 11. The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

30 June 2023

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

Great accommodations

We absolutely loved our stay here! Soooo much stuff for our two families to play with from pool to volleyball to board games! The swings and coffee time had to be my favorite time!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micheala N.

15 June 2023

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

Family vacation

It was an amazing stay!! We will definitely be back! The owners were so nice and sweet to us! They even brought out there pet goats and pet pig for us to see for our kids! We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

25 May 2023

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

Wonderful Cabin with Amazing Views

It is exactly what is expected for a mountain get away. Amazing for the cost. Nicest owner ever. I will be returning again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharla M.

1 May 2023

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

Great place to stay

This was a great place for our group of 10. The checkin and checkout processes were easy. Brian was very responsive to any questions we had. The place was clean. The linens were nice. The beds were comfortable. It was very handy to have two refrigerators. It was a great place to come back to after riding the trails. There was plenty of room to park the trucks and trailers. Definitely would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

30 Apr 2023

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

Fun on the mountain.

Our 6 adult, 3 kids and 1 toddler had a great time together at this lodge. The 5 bedrooms were a bonus and we were able to give the youngest his own room for naps and earlier bedtimes. Brian had 4 new swings around the fire pit which was so nice and such a varied games for us to play. The two kitchens 2 dining tables and 2 fridges was really nice to have with a big group. It was cool with a breeze blowing most of the time and the kids loved to run up and down the hills and fish at the pond. The reclining sofa chairs were new and comfy. This was the best arrangement for a family trip we have ever had!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doyle C., Sheridan, AR

4 Apr 2023

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

Annual Brothers Bash

We celebrated our 17th annual Brothers Bash at this beautiful Mountainburg property. Everything was just as described in VRBO, pictures and all. Plenty of room, clean, good beds, plenty of kitchen utensils, pool table that can change into a ping pong table, plenty of board games, beautiful area, etc. We couldn't have asked for a better Host for a property. Brian was kind, explained information that he thought would be helpful to us, and just made us feel comfortable. Thank you, Brian. You're an absolutely wonderful Host. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

23 Mar 2023

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

Birthday weekend

We enjoyed playing ping pong, shooting pool and foosball.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

17 Mar 2023

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

Peaceful

This cabin was clean and the host was very welcoming. He immediately responded to our needs and at the same time respected our privacy. We were in a peaceful and secluded location. We would definitely use this cabin again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

10 Mar 2023

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

Great place for a family

We enjoyed our vacation here with my large family. The view was great, the beds were comfortable, and so were the couches. It made for a fun and relaxing trip. So glad I found this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Codi W.

27 Feb 2023

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

Long weekend OHV trip with friends

Absolutely everything we needed for our weekend getaway. The cabin perfect for our group and made it easy to cook meals while socializing with everyone there. Brain the owner went above and beyond to answer ever question we had and to accommodate our long trailer situation. We had had a great time minus the fact that this is located in a dry county so for anyone read this make sure you pack enough. We defiantly had a blast with lots of laughs and Brain keep up the good work.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

SANDY B.

21 Feb 2023

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

Mountain Lodge

The lodge was large, clean, warm, and all the amenities of home. There were so many games and activities - inside and out. The children loved horse shoes, feeding the catfish and ducks at the pond, but the biggest hit(literally) was Penelope the not/mini pig!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful, tranquil place!

This was a rest and relaxation trip after the hectic Christmas holidays and it did not disappoint. The lodge was roomy and comfortable and there was lots to do for 3 teenage boys , their moms and grandmothers. Fishing, hiking and just hanging out was enjoyed by all. Would highly recommend this beautiful lodge to any group, big or small. The two kitchens and living spaces are a big plus!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

9 Dec 2022

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

Just Right

This place was just right for our family Thanksgiving. We will use it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

21 Nov 2022

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

Can't beat the view!

This place had the most amazing views and the drive up to the lodge was a lot of fun for my Subaru!! Most impressed by the care put into stocking the lodge for guests to feel at home. There are plenty of dishes, seating, games and sundries to accommodate a large group. The beds were comfy and I loved that there were throw blankets to snuggle under on the couch. The weather was quite cold so we didn't utilize the outdoor activities but there were many available. Brian is so welcoming and makes you feel right at home. Can't wait to bring the whole family here! And Penelope the pig is a charmer! Thank you Brian for a great stay! Mary and Randy McMinimy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

22 Oct 2022

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

Family gathering

The property was spacious, clean and private. Everything needed was supplied. Had a great time & plan on a future return trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul p.

3 Oct 2022

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

GREAT VIEWS

VERY CLEAN COZY 5 BEDROOM LODGE WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN LODGE. 2 KITCHENS,WHICH WAS A PLUS . POOL TABLE AND FOOSBALL TABLE WITH NUMEROUS BOARD GAMES AND PLENTY OF OUTSIDE ACTIVITES. VERY BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS ON TOP OF A MOUNTAIN WITH AWESOME VIEWS. GREAT PLACE TO VIEW THE STARS. GREAT PLACE FOR A FAMILY GETAWAY!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Sept 2022

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

Devils Den State Park Trip

We loved staying at this little lodge. Brian was the best, they had so much to do. We were originally going to spend all day at the state park about 20 minutes away but ended going back to the lodge earlier because there was so much to do there. The lodge also has had some upgrades from the pictures. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Rubottom

Recently retired from the Navy after 26 years of blessed service. Moved back home to the great State of Arkansas. We bought the Lodge in the summer of 2020 and we are continuously making upgrades on the property to give guest a great memories with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

Lots to do around the lodge accommodation. Travel, Fishing, horseshoes, basketball goal, fire pit, charcoal grill, or a nice walk Access some of the best hiking and biking trails in Northwest Arkansas, or just relax and soak up the scenery. Approximately 30 minutes from Fort Smith and Fayetteville. The location is on top of the mountain and it does require to drive about 2 miles on a dirt road. Street motorcycles might have a little difficulty getting to the location.

What makes this property unique

It has numerous areas to host a feeding frenzy or cook out. Large dining table (8), Bar stools along bar (5), formal like dining area (4), kitchen table (4), and picnic tables (3).