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Tranquil Countryside Bungalow: A Blissful Retreat in Town Minutes From UofA!

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Front of the bungalow in spring. There are roses, hostas, and crape myrtles.
From this view, you can see trees to the south. Beyond the trees is the pasture.
This is the view of the bungalow as you come up the driveway.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Springdale, AR

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Countryside Bungalow: A Blissful Retreat in Town Minutes From UofA!

PLEASE NOTE: Vrbo AI has made recent changes to the website that are causing issues with INCORRECT listing of amenities, and other details relating to our property. If you should have ANY questions at all about the property, please reach out to us with an inquiry for clarification.

Due to past negative experiences, we are unable to host wedding parties or construction crews. We strive to provide a peaceful and clean environment for all our guests, and to maintain a good relationship with neighbors in the vicinity of our properties. Thank you for your understanding.

Experience the allure of a charming farmhouse turned bungalow in Fayetteville. Originally built in 1952, this serene abode now rests on 5 picturesque acres, offering an idyllic country ambiance within city limits. With a Mediterranean-inspired facade featuring stucco, stone, a cupola, and elegant arches, this home exudes timeless beauty. Nestled among majestic oak trees, this colorful, clean, and cozy retreat promises a truly rejuvenating stay.

As proud hosts since 2012, we continuously refresh the decor, ensuring a delightful and up-to-date ambiance for our cherished guests. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the surroundings, perfectly situated near a plethora of events and attractions in northwest Arkansas. From BBB (Bikes, Blues & BBQ) to Razorback games, golf tournaments to stage races, and countless museums, parks, and natural wonders, your options for adventure are limitless!

Step into the interior, where modernity meets comfort. The home has been meticulously updated with energy-efficient materials and appliances, providing both environmental consciousness and convenience. Three bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with twin beds, offer peaceful slumber, while two full bathrooms and a washer/dryer enhance your convenience. The great room encompasses a cozy living area, a charming dining space, and a small corner office for those who need to stay connected. The fully equipped kitchen boasts cookware, dinnerware, utensils, and a selection of commonly used condiments.

Relax and unwind in the living room, complete with a 65" LCD Smart TV featuring Dish Network with local channels and a DVR for your entertainment. Choose from an array of DVDs in our video library or curl up with a good book amidst the tranquility. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the captivating original art and prints adorning the walls, adding a touch of cultural charm.

This cozy haven offers comfortable rooms and a warm ambiance that will make you feel right at home. For guests with allergies, rest assured that the home features wood and tile floors with minimal area rugs. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AND SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED INDOORS AND OUTDOORS ON THE PROPERTY.

Start your day enjoying the views from the small front porch, complete with rocking chairs. The backyard is bordered by a serene wooded area, providing a sense of privacy. Relax on the back patio, which has a gazebo and patio furniture. A charcoal barbecue grill, along with charcoal and lighter fluid, is at your disposal and stored in the garage.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a months-long retreat, this home offers the perfect balance. As evening descends, keep an eye out for the red-tailed hawks and occasional owls that grace the property. Coyotes, raccoons, armadillos, and roadrunners also make sporadic appearances, painting a picturesque backdrop against the setting sun.

Rest assured that the owner's home is situated next door, ensuring prompt assistance should you require anything to enhance your stay. Please note that our vacation rental is not suitable for parties or large gatherings. We must maintain a peaceful atmosphere, given its proximity to our own residence and neighbors. Privacy is prioritized, with minimal traffic on the private drive. Additionally, outdoor security cameras ensure your safety and provide awareness of arrivals and departures.

To further streamline your experience, all items in the bungalow are carefully inventoried. Upon booking your reservation, you will receive a rental agreement to complete, house rules, and a partial list of amenities provided, so you can leave the burdensome packing behind.

ANY INFORMATION IN THE DESCRIPTION OF OUR PROPERTY MAY HAVE BEEN ARTIFICALLY GENERATED BY VRBO AND MAY NOT BE ACCURATE.

Property manager

Leslie Ray
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not baby-proofed, children not free or discounted.
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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
No smoking allowed on the property, inside or out.
Only guests listed on agreement allowed on property. Up to 2 visitors allowed WITH SIGNED HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. Insurance doesn't cover visitors.
We are unable to host wedding parties or construction/work crews due to past negative experiences.
Guest must complete/sign our online rental agreement and provide a color photo of a valid driver's license for access to bungalow.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Springdale

Located in Springdale, this holiday home is in a rural area. Headquarters House Museum and Fayetteville Downtown Square are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ozark Center Point Place and Sunset Square Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arvest Ballpark or Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Springdale, AR

Getting around

  • Fayetteville, AR (XNA-Northwest Arkansas Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Countryside Bungalow: A Blissful Retreat in Town Minutes From UofA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Countryside Bungalow: A Blissful Retreat in Town Minutes From UofA!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Countryside Bungalow: A Blissful Retreat in Town Minutes From UofA!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Countryside Bungalow: A Blissful Retreat in Town Minutes From UofA! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tyson Foods Headquarters, Arvest Ballpark and Lake Fayetteville. Ozark Center Point Place and Northwest Neonatal Graduate Clinic are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Perfect Place

Perfect place for our family to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie W.

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

Great place to stay

Very clean little bungalow and location is quiet. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Lovely property

This was exactly as advertised. Great little house on a beautiful, quiet property. Easy to get to and from the University from here. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Great location!

Cute bungalow and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Y.

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

Beautiful property

Right in the middle of town a picturesque piece of property. Nice home away from home. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Perfect stay!

Loved this houses location, very quiet neighborhood. Was very clean and welcoming. Will try to stay again when we return to Fayetteville!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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

This property had everything we needed and the property manager made everything super easy.

Quiet area, but near everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

Quiet, relaxing getaway location

We very much enjoyed staying at this cute cottage for a long weekend. Conveniently located, comfortable, clean, well stocked kitchen, and relaxing setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Fantastic place!

Secluded, but minutes from town/grocery stores. Lovely setting, lovely and comfortable bungalow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

david k.

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

Coffee on the Porch

Stayed with my in laws for an Arkansas football game weekend. Like a cabin in the Ozarks 10 min from Razorback Stadium
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Wedding Week

This was a perfect location! As parents of the bride, it was close & convenient to the venue & other wedding activities. We enjoyed the peace & tranquility it offered & would recommend it if you’re looking for a little bit of country in town!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Love this country home in the middle of town. It provided a quiet comfortable for family to gather and reconnect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

3 Days in Springdale

Clean, large bedrooms, plenty of space and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Beautiful with many amenities!

Small family get together for Thanksgiving and Razorback football game...perfect! Incredible property...we were very comfortable and relaxed...would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Move-in weekend

This was such a wonderful place to stay during move-in weekend. So comfortable and relaxing after a long drive and the craziness of moving our daughter into her dorm. The owner was great about answering my questions and my husband wants to stay here again when the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benda P.

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

Beautiful property

The bungalow is nice and clean. Check in was seamless and the owners were great to work with. The property is beautiful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton B., Little Rock, AR

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

Nice Property

Quiet location only a mile from the interstate, Wal-Mart, and other necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Home away from home!

So quiet and peaceful . You feel like you are staying in the country yet you are minutes away from a myriad of activities!! We loved our stay. The home was very neat and clean and very comfortable for our family of six.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Quiet spot

Older home, well-maintained and comfortable in a quiet spot just 20 minutes form the UofA campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie H.

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

Wonderful!

Our family of 5 had a wonderful time staying here. The home is spotless and beautiful. It was so peaceful and quiet; we didn't want to leave! It was a great location for exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great Property

Charming , clean , quiet. Sitting outside on the front or back porch was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great rental

The rental was perfect for our needs, Everything that you might possibly need was provided(kitchen items, laundry and toiletries...) We will definitely try to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deanah B.

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

Cozy

Nice secluded house but still close to freeways so everywhere we went was close. Enough room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Peaceful Retreat

We had a short visit; however, this bungalow, in such a tranquil setting, was a breath of fresh air. My husband and I stayed here with our daughter and granddaughter while visiting family in the area. The house was clean and accommodating. We loved the trees and songbirds so much. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a comfortable and peaceful retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

NJ B.

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

Girlfriend Getaway

Lovely little bungalow that we enjoyed very much. It’s homey comfort made us feel right at home. We talked and laughed for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Ray

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Art and Leslie have been married for 37 years and have lived in Northwest Arkansas just as long. Art is a pilot and Leslie is retired.

Art loves the outdoors and Leslie is an artist and art lover. They have three adult children. They both enjoy traveling and staying in vacation rentals.

Their home is conveniently situated next door their vacation rental, and they are happy to provide any small necessities that you may have forgotten to take with you.

Why they chose this property

Barnett Bungalow is located next door to the owners' home, but turning the little farmhouse on the property into a vacation rental was not their original intent. In fact, they originally updated the home in order to accommodate family guests. But, friends love the location, and suggested that the home would make an excellent short term rental. It is private, yet easily accessible, while very convenient to attractions and activities.

What makes this property unique

The beauty of this location is that it is very near I-49, within city limits, and yet secluded. The property is nestled between an exclusive neighborhood of 2-acre properties and about 50 acres occupied by two large mansions.

One only has to travel 10-30 minutes to access innumerable attractions and activities in Northwest Arkansas. So, if you were hoping for a quiet little getaway, but you don't want to miss out on the fun, here you have the best of BOTH worlds!

You can see some amazing sunsets while taking a walk down the drive in the evening. Or, sit on the front porch and watch the sunrise. (July 4th celebrations are spectacular here! The home is on a hill, so you can see the country club fireworks!)

The pasture to the south of the bungalow is often visited by deer, and there are hawks and a pair of owls that live on the property. Occasionally, you may hear and see the coyotes that sometimes travel through, or the occasional raccoon or road runner!

If you come in the late summer, the crape myrtle trees will be blooming, and in the early fall, the apple tree may be in fruit.

We have two dogs next door, a standard-size goldendoodle and a long-haired chihuahua. They are friendly, but please keep your distance, as the doodle likes to jump on you to say "hi". We let our dogs out in a fenced area, but now and then they do escape.

Your initial inquiry will always be answered by us personally. Even our 'automated' messages, are individually customized, so that you will know you are communicating with a person.

We are not, and do not use, a management company. We are ordinary people who take great pride in providing you with a very personal experience in our home.

If you need any assistance with arranging reservations, please feel free to call us directly.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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