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The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio

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Living area
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mountain View, Arkansas
  • The Old Mill
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cash's White River Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Batesville, AR (BVX-Batesville Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio

A giraffe in Arkansas? That's right! This style of stone architecture gained popularity in the Great Depression era as locals utilized plentiful sandstone as an affordable material for construction. The various shades and shapes of stones, along with trademark wide mortar strips, created the “giraffe” pattern of these exteriors, giving them the nickname Giraffe houses. This Arkansas gem has been lovingly modernized and welcomes you to Mountain View for a true Ozark experience.

This 950 sq ft home has been completely updated while paying homage to its' roots. The two small bedrooms feature queen beds with memory foam mattresses along with additional sleeping for two on the sleeper sofa in the living room. The kitchen is stocked with the basics for preparing your meals at home and is open to a seating room that adjoins the living area. The split bathroom has an open vanity area and a connected but separate space with the tub/shower combo and toilet. There is also a large utility/laundry room with washer and dryer for guest use. Just outside the back door you'll find a completely fenced back yard with firepit.

What we provide-
~linens and towels
~cookware and serving ware
~kitchen basics
~soap and shampoo
~starter kit of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and garbage bags
~the coffeemaker is a standard drip machine, filters provided
~firewood- BYO kindling

The Local Giraffe is right on Main Street just past Court Square. While it is technically walkable to the square, the lack of sidewalks leads us to recommend the very short drive to park. That said, you can easily walk to Tommy's Famous Pizza from the house, and we highly recommend their pizza or bbq ribs! There are other houses visible from this property and it does sit right on Main Street. You may hear a bit of road noise, especially during busier parts of the day.

Behind the house is a large shop, where we house our vacation rental storage, laundry, and basic operations. You may see us drive past to access the building as we come and go during the day to get supplies, but traffic is minimal. If you need something or just want to say hi, just wave!

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

~Dogs are allowed, with Pet Fee (max 2 dogs, $50 fee)

~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

Property manager

Emily, Owner of Fireside Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Mountain View

Located in Mountain View, this holiday home is in the mountains. The Old Mill and Brickshy's Backstreet Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loco Ropes! and Devils Fork Recreation Area.
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Mountain View, Arkansas

What's nearby

  • The Old Mill - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brickshy's Backstreet Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cash's White River Theater - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Blanchard Springs Caverns - 24 min drive - 20.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anglers Steakhouse & Catfish - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tommy's Famous A Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪P J's Rainbow Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Old Mill and Brickshy's Backstreet Theater. City Park Stone Ampitheater and Stone County Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

W L.

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

The Local Giraffe did not disappoint!

Extremely clean and well-appointed property! Very comfortable beds and furniture. The outdoor space was private and fully fenced for the dogs. We enjoyed spending time around the firepit. The home was just a few blocks from the court square and it was convenient to anywhere we wanted to go. Communication with the Host was easy-breezy. I am looking forward to spening time at other Fireside Retreats propefties!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

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

As advertised!

We stayed at the giraffe house in March '25 for the Bluegrass festival. It was very clean and neat. There's a cute fire pit out back where you can sit and relax. All of the basics are in n the house and even some coffee, which I really appreciated. It was so close to downtown too and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Emily, Owner of Fireside Retreats

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests