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The Crash Pad ~ Quirky Riverfront Retreat

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mountain View, AR
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Cash's White River Theater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Blanchard Springs Caverns
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Batesville, AR (BVX-Batesville Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Crash Pad ~ Quirky Riverfront Retreat

You've found the perfect mix of rustic quirkiness and modern comfort in The Crash Pad. Always wanted to glamp in the Ozarks in a vintage VW van? We've got you! Is a fresh modern vibe with great views what you seek? We've got you too! This two story cabin is made for modern adventurers.

Upstairs, you'll find a newly renovated kitchen with stainless appliances that is open to a living area with sweeping views of the White River from the plentiful windows and sliding glass door that leads you to the covered porch. Also upstairs is a full bathroom with stackable washer dryer and tub/shower combo and a master bedroom with queen bed. Channel your inner hippie and either take the exterior stairs or the interior ladder/stair combo down to the "garage". Play board games at the pub table, snuggle up for a nap in the vintage VW van, or watch your favorite shows on the smart tv. The downstairs features two twin beds (daybed with trundle) and a full bed. Outside you'll find an enormous deck with a lounge area, cornhole, and enough room to have a cartwheel contest. The space also offers a propane grill and firepit.

The Crash Pad sits on a bluff overlooking the White River, but does not have direct river access. It should be noted that the bluff is steep and caution should be used , especially with small children. Public river access is available at the boat launch just 5 minutes away. The cabin is accessed by a gravel road that can be bumpy in spots and may not be suitable for vehicles with very low clearance. It's not accessible by motorcycle.

There are three rental cabins that end of the gravel road private and share the riverfront acreage: The Crash Pad, Trout Run Lodge, and Little Fox Cottage.

Just over the bridge in Izard County, The Crash Pad is 3 minutes to Angler's restaurant and fishing on the White River, 6 minutes to Walmart, 8 minutes to Town Square, and 15 minutes to Blanchard Springs.

*At this time, this cabin isn't pet friendly. As much as I adore the furbabies, I want to respect the integrity of my beloved VW.

Rental Rules

~Primary guest must be age 25 or older

~Check in is 4:00 PM-10PM / Check out is 11:00 AM

~No Smoking in or near the Cabin

~Pets are not allowed

~No loud noise or parties

~Absolutely no UTV's, ATV’s, Trailers, or Campers allowed

~Number of guests cannot exceed the maximum occupancy as stated in the listing

~It should be noted that our properties are located in a rural and, in some cases, remote area of the Ozarks, where you will find many different forms of wildlife. Raccoons, deer, mice, snakes, eagles, wild hogs, black bear, skunks, and opossums are common, and may be a nuisance at certain times of the year. Other pests such as ants, wasps, mosquitos, spiders, bees, flies, and gnats also live nearby. Each property has a regular/quarterly pest control device, but we cannot guarantee against Guests seeing any animals or pests during their stay and no refunds will be made for this.

Property manager

Emily, Owner of Fireside Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Melbourne

Melbourne is home to this cabin. Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn and Ozark Folk Center State Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Old Mill and Calico Rock Historic District.
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Mountain View, AR

What's nearby

  • Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cash's White River Theater - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • The Old Mill - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Blanchard Springs Caverns - 23 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Anglers Steakhouse & Catfish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Catfish Wharf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skillet Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crash Pad ~ Quirky Riverfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crash Pad ~ Quirky Riverfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crash Pad ~ Quirky Riverfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Crash Pad ~ Quirky Riverfront Retreat located?

Situated in Melbourne, this cabin is steps from White River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn and Ozark Folk Center State Park. Cash's White River Theater and City Park Stone Ampitheater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in the woods with a river view!
My family and I had a great time at the Crash Pad! My young son found the old VW van a fun spot for reading and quiet time alone. We also enjoyed the large outdoor deck and cornhole provided. Our only surprise was the "stairs" inside the cabin to go up/down to the multiple floors was really a ladder. People with mobility issues (or, in my case, a young child who hasn't conquered ladders yet) will have issues. It also made taking items up/down a bit of a hassle. The host was great, responsive and provided a digital guide about the cabin, local area and other helpful information for our quiet stay. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The coolest place!!
We loved our stay!! Beautiful sun sets!! Great place for the teenagers to chill! Great place to relax!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great place for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
Loved it will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crash Pad
Rain on the tin roof, cozy seating, beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to relax
We really enjoyed the house and the "away from it all" feel, while still having a house that had clearly been recently renovated and was in excellent shape. I didn't tell my 2 kids anything about it, so when they opened the lower-level entry door into a room with a VW bus, their reaction was priceless. Everything was in good (or great) condition. We might have been a bit nervous with small kids on the ladder-stairs, but ours were fine. My son loved the corn hole setup on the deck, and the views of the river across the bluff were great. It's a grand view from the upstairs balcony/deck, and due to the great weather, we spent a fair amount of time out there lounging. Here are my only gripes about the property/listing: 1 - It is advertised as "riverfront" and looks as such on the map, but you are actually on a sheer bluff with railroad tracks running at the base. There is no physical way to get down to the water on foot, even though it is not very far away. So you definitely have a water view, but not water access. This would have been fine if it was disclosed on the description, but I basically packed my fishing rods for nothing, since there wasn't a way for me to walk to the water. The gravel road is roughly 1 mile "as the crow flies" from the paved road (maybe 1.25 miles actual driving?) and is relatively bumpy in places (slow driving). It was just inconvenient enough that I decided I didn't want to drive off to find a spot to fish on my own. There was almost 0 cell phone signal in the area, so I decided not to leave the family behind and completely lose contact. Not a huge deal since it wasn't a "fishing trip", but if it was my primary intended activity, I would have been quite irritated at the surprise. Details like this would have come out in the reviews of an older rental, but since this one is pretty new, I was apparently the guinea pig. 2 - Minor issues with the internet and, oddly, the TV sound quality. In both cases, I was able to unplug and reboot the router & TV and the problems resolved themselves. This happened 3 times in 2 days. The internet would have been less of an issue, except that we relied on it entirely due to the almost-zero phone signal. 3 - The "master bath" shower is pretty non-standard. I'm not very tall, so it was fine, but if you are a 6'+ man you'll have a problem getting your head wet without stooping down pretty low. I'd guess the shower head is 5' high. I'll go back if I don't plan to fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hippie Chic!
Nice property. Convenient location. I wish we could have stayed longer and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Emily, Owner of Fireside Retreats

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