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Newly restored 1910 Ozark Mountain Dogtrot Cottage

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Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Shirley, AR
  • Fairfield Bay Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ranch Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Little Red River
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Secondary Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly restored 1910 Ozark Mountain Dogtrot Cottage

Built around 1910, you'll go back in time when you step foot in this newly restored Dogtrot Cottage. Sitting on top of the hill in Downtown Shirley, this is one of the few dogtrots still standing in Arkansas. It feels just like Grandma's old place! The house was originally designed with open-ended passage that runs through the center of a house, flanked by two enclosed living spaces. The living room has been restored to how it would have looked in the early 1900's. Each room in the house is themed for a different decade. The kitchen was originally in a separate building apart from the house. But when the owners added plumbing around the middle of last century, a bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room were added to the original house. The home sits on 1 acre of land with plenty of room for parking cars, ATVs, boats, etc. You'll get views of the Ozark Mountains from almost every window. Two screened in porches and a large covered front porch makes it ideal for outdoor enjoyment.

The big bedroom has a king bed and couch (w/ TV), the smaller room has two twin beds. We do have a blow up mattress for anyone needing an extra place to sleep.

The house may be old, but modern amenities abound in this unique rental. High speed WiFi, two TV's, fully stocked kitchen supplies, antique tub with shower, dedicated office and brand new HVAC.

Outside, enjoy our quaint courtyard with firepit, covered parking, charcoal grill and yard games including croque, bocci ball, frisbee, cornhole and others.

Enjoy porch sittin' ? Well, we have three porches to choose from! Two are screened in and the front porch is HUGE!

The house is a three minute walk to the antique shops and museum in the Historic Shirley Downtown and a five minute walk to the historic Cottrell-Wilson Hiking Trail. The city park, river access, historic jail and train bridge are all within a ten minute walk.

Kayaking, Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, ATV riding and Golf are all activities within Shirley and Fairfield Bay Area!

Laundry room is on property
Pets are allowed but we charge a $25 pet fee. Please keep pets OFF the furniture. The house is full of antiques, so we allow dogs under 20 lbs.

There are two security cameras on the shed. One faces the carport and the other faces the side yard.

Property manager

Jeremy and Emily Walter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$25 pet fee Unfenced Yard. No leash law in town.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Shirley

Located in Shirley, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Mountain Ranch Course and Fairfield Bay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fairfield Bay City Park and Greers Ferry Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shirley, AR

What's nearby

  • Greers Ferry Lake - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Fairfield Bay Marina - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mountain Ranch Course - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Little Red River - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Devils Fork Recreation Area - 23 min drive - 21.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Red Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dock of the Bay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cool Pool Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Little Red Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Mona Lisa - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly restored 1910 Ozark Mountain Dogtrot Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Newly restored 1910 Ozark Mountain Dogtrot Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly restored 1910 Ozark Mountain Dogtrot Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly restored 1910 Ozark Mountain Dogtrot Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Shirley, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Shirley Centennial Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fairfield Bay City Park and Greers Ferry Lake. Mountain Ranch Course and Fairfield Bay Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles H.

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

Family outing

A great time Duke was a plus
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Quiet and Relaxing!

Beautiful home with beautiful views! We never left and enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Fantastic historic house

First, probably the cleanest Vrbo we’ve ever enjoyed. The house is great…wonderful history, very interesting decor. Kitchen was well stocked, we cooked a legit meal and we had access to every thing we needed. Great weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale E.

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

You guys did a fantastic job, enjoyed all the amenities . That’s a good title.

Everything worked great, washer and dryer were a fantastic plus. Everything we needed was basically there . We will definitely use you and this site again. Thank you again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Beautiful Cottage

My daughter and I spent the Thanksgiving Holiday at the Cottrell Cottage. It was the perfect getaway. Clean, close and everything we needed for a perfect trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna S.

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

Great house to stay in while visiting the area

We needed a place to stay near my husbands family and having a location in Shirley was perfect!! It was easy to get to other areas like Fairfield bay and Mountain View for other activities. Calm quiet area and my kids loved petting duke the neighbors dog who would come by and say hi!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

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

So adorable

This place was sso adorble every detail ws very thought out, the turned lights and heat on before we arrived . The place had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was lovely! They have clearly poured a lot of love into this place. The house has excellent attention to detail, woth each room uniquely and carefully themed. The grounds are beautiful and the house is warm and cozy - we especially loved the Christmas tree. A wonderful place to get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

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

Excellent Comfy Home!

This historic home is so whimsical and fun! It was spotless, comfortable, and had everything supplied that we would need for a weekend stay. Emily was so easy to communicate with amd check-in was easy! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Comfortable

Very nicely done. Comfortable clean and wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

belinda W.

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

Worth the drive!

We enjoyed our stay in this charming house. Very comfortable and absolutely spotless! We definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donette L., Hot Springs

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

Hidden Gem

This is a wonderfully restored home. Very comfortable and clean. Exactly what we wanted for a quiet, quick weekend get away. The owners are fabulous and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

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

Sister weekend

We loved this cute house. We loved learning the history of it. Will be visiting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

Motorcycle riding in the Ozarks!

The cottage is absolutely amazing! The attention to detail is impeccable and makes it feel like a walk backwards through time. The modern updates make it feel very homey and super comfortable. There was nothing else we needed for a week long stay. The neighbors and their hound dog are super friendly too! We will be back..
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan D.

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

Metal flowers

Everything great. Beds a little too firm, but slept good on night 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

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

Amazing weekend at this historic homestead

My family stayed here for my birthday (because my hubs is awesome) and we highly enjoyed ourselves. Its obvious someone restored this place with care and put effort into making it nice for renters. There is a ton of history in the decorations and articles about the house. The setting is gorgeous, the home super clean. We loved it and will 100% stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie O.

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

Best vacation rental yet!

This was the best vacation rental by far! The house was a homestead then a boarding house. There are 3 porches, and they all have a great view. The AC and all of the appliances worked. There’s a creek close by to fish in. The cottage is adorable, functional, and I can’t wait to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

Heaven in Arkansas!

The pictures online did the property no justice. It's so much more beautiful in person! We loved every last thing there! Had so much fun!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

RANDY R.

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

GOLF WEEKEND

WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND THE HOUSE WAS AMAZING. THE OUTSIDE WASN'T AS NICE BECAUSE OF THE OVERGROWTH BUT THE INSIDE AND THE PORCH WAS AWESOME. WE HAD A WEEKEND OF GOLF, FLEA MARKETS AND A FRIENDS BAND PLAYED AT THE CONVENTION CENTER. OUR ENTIRE STAY WAS FUN AND RELAXING. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THE PLACE TO OUR FRIENDS AND WILL BE STAYING AGAIN.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDY B.

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

Memory Lane

Restored dogtrot house was lovely. Like walking down memory lane. Enjoyed eating and visiting around the kitchen table with my family. But they need a bigger coffee pot, lol
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R., Fordyce

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

Family get together

Enjoyed visiting with my brother and his wife. They are owners of the Red Rooster Vintage Store in downtown Shirley. Very quiet neighborhood! Hope to visit and stay here again. We left a small make up bag that we would like back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing, Beautiful Home with History

Our stay in Shirley, Arkansas at the Cottrell home was a great experience. We were traveling with our dog and the large yard was perfect for him to run and explore. There are not many restaurants close, we cooked most meals in the large kitchen. The kitchen had all of the kitchen items to prepare a meal. There are three porches, two are screened in and the beautiful covered front porch. We enjoyed sitting on the porches reading and relaxing. We both felt like we were living in a time of the past when life was slow and you can just sit and enjoy the view. There are many trips you can take from Shirley, we visted Mountain View for the day and visited the Blanchard Springs Caverns and trails. Thete is a beautiful waterfall there to see. I would definitely recommed this home it was amazing. We will definitely return to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy and Emily Walter

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We are the third owners of this amazing house. Built in 1910, we bought it in 2021 after it sat vacant for a number of years. We spent 21 months restoring it back to life! We have been married for over 20 years and have loved visiting Shirley ever since we started dating in College!

Why they chose this property

Emily has an Interior Design degree and has been infatuated with Historic Homes since she was a little girl. While dating, we dreamed of buying old homes and restoring them. This is our third historic home we've restored but definitely the most challenging. You can see all of our work and follow us on Instagram @cottrellcottage.

What makes this property unique

The house was originally designed with open-ended passage that runs through the center of a house, flanked by two enclosed living spaces. When the house was built, there was no such thing as indoor plumbing or air conditioning. Electricity was also added at a later date. The design of the house was intended to be a wind tunnel to heat/cool the house. You open both porch doors, windows, etc. and allow for the natural air to flow in throughout the house. We added the first HVAC in the house after we purchased it. Plumbing was added sometime last century so be aware when booking this home, the bathroom is no where near the bedrooms. All wet areas are grouped in the back of the house. The bedrooms are on the north side of the house and the living areas are on the south side with the Dogtrot enclosed hallway running between them. The house sits on a one acre lot that is completely bordered by a street. So you'll have the entire city block of lawn to play in!

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