Unwind in the Ozarks

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Oark, AR

Ozark National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
University of the Ozarks
‪34 min drive‬
Arkansas Grand Canyon
‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Our restored historic farmhouse is located in the Ozarks in the small town of Oark.

Be fully prepared to experience the charm and culture of a slower pace.

You may choose to stay in and enjoy the friendly locals or venture out to the numerous unforgettable hikes or the many water activities on the Mulberry. Visit the quaint communities or go for a scenic drive!

The farmhouse is located on scenic highway 215 as well as steps from the Oark General Store (the oldest continuously running general store in Arkansas), a great place for breakfast and burgers. The farmhouse sits right across the street from the store.

Nestled in the Mulberry Valley, Oark, a previously isolated community has become a destination for many. It’s the natural beauty that draws most and after experiencing the genuine warmth and southern charm, most return again and again.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Oark

Oark is home to this holiday home. Walton Fine Arts Center and Johnson County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wiederkehr Wine Cellars and Vineyard and Chateau Aux Arc Winery.

Oark, AR

What's nearby

Ozark National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
University of the Ozarks - 34 min drive - 34.1 km
Wiederkehr Wine Cellars - 48 min drive - 51.9 km
Post Winery - 50 min drive - 53.9 km
Arkansas Grand Canyon - 88 min drive - 75.1 km

Restaurants

‪Catalpa Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind in the Ozarks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind in the Ozarks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind in the Ozarks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unwind in the Ozarks located?

Situated in Oark, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ozark National Forest and within 25 miles (40 km) of White River and University of the Ozarks. Lake Ludwig and Walton Fine Arts Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

29 Oct 2024

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

Fall Color Weekend

2nd time staying at this property and the experience was just as awesome as the first. Great central location for mountain roads and it is right next to Oark Cafe. Home is super clean and a classic old house.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

27 Oct 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

23 Aug 2024

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

Nice as always

We have stayed here several times. Feels like home when we stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

28 May 2024

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

SXS Riding

We rented this cabin with some friends for a SXS riding weekend and its a great property and better host. Convenient location to trail heads, Oark General Store is great for fuel, food and last minute items you forgot. Mary and Katie are great hosts for the property and its meets its description. We've stayed here multiple times and this won't be our last stay either. See you again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

30 Apr 2024

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

Dry

Drove 300 hundred miles to eat at Mountain View Bistro Oark Ark. Fantastic just 1/2 mile from cottage, excellent food deserts and service. Will return soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

23 Apr 2024

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

Dirt biking the Ozark Mountains

House is so nice and enjoyable. Mary is always a great host. We'll be back next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute and historic house built in the 1930’s. Had A/C and heat & Wifi and Ruku TV. Great place to have some family time. In a beautiful area in the Ozarks. Host was so nice. The general store and breakfast place was right in front of the property. A great place to get away.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T., Mcloud, Oklahoma

9 Oct 2023

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

Gem in the Ozarks

This is the best little Gem in the Ozarks. Great location, beautiful surroundings, peaceful and friendly. You could almost call it a bed and breakfast with the Oark general store across the street with great food and top notch hospitality. Big shout out to the Owner, Mary. She is the icing on the cake. Already planning a return trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

2 Oct 2023

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

Arkanstol

We were there to take part in the Arkanstol air show. We stayed at this Vrbo as was close and the place was quiet and he everything we needed. We enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S., Punta Gorda, FL

14 July 2023

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

Relaxation found here!

The home was so comfortable and pretty. We enjoyed everything about it and after our days of exploring the area we enjoyed porch sittin’. We were so happy to have had the opportunity to stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth L.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Came to ride UTV

Really liked the location of the property, made it very convenient to go to breakfast at the Oark general store.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T., Mcloud, Oklahoma

20 June 2023

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

Great Country Atmosphere

This property has it all, charming, peaceful, rich in comfort. We have stayed here quite a few times and always enjoy our stay. Great Hosts and amenities. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

17 Apr 2023

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

Oark Splediferus

Fantastic place to stay right by the cafe and store. Mary is an amazing person.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

22 Mar 2023

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

Cozy Cottage in Oark

The house was beautiful, immaculate, and cozy! The kitchen was well equipped for all cooking needs. Each room is decorated wonderfully. The living room couches were very comfortable. The entire house has such great character. We absolutely enjoyed our stay! Thank you! (My only suggestion- mattress pads for the beds- comfy beds are a must.)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

17 Jan 2023

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

Sweet surroundings make for a restful stay in tiny mountain town

A friend and I stayed for one night on a recent exploration trip. Technology and appliances seemed to be just fine. Coziness factor was wonderful. Beds were comfy as well. It’s an old structure—the hardwood floors pop a bit sometimes, and that’s totally normal. The door hinges could use a little WD-40. I really liked how each room could control its own temperature. Mary is very nice and helped us locate an old church we were hoping to photograph. I’m planning to recommend to friends and would like to return for a longer and even more relaxing stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

12 Dec 2022

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

I love staying here!

I have stayed in this home several times and I always enjoy it. Mary is alway so welcoming and makes us feel right at home. I would highly recommend staying in this comfy home.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

25 Sept 2022

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

Always great

Third time I’ve stayed here - great value, great location, great host. Looking forward to next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN N.

21 Sept 2022

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

Great place to relax and sit on the porch. We visited nearby Ozark flea markets one day.

Very easy to book using VRBO app. All was done on a few minutes.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Billy B.

11 Aug 2022

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

Enjoyable Location Close To Several Popular Hiking Spots

We enjoyed our stay and were able to travel out to several popular hiking spots close by.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

7 Aug 2022

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

Steps away from The Oark General Store

This property was very nice and clean. Steps away from the Oark General Store. Mrs. Mary the property owner is very sweet and one of a kind. We came here with our side by sides to ride the area and there was plenty of parking for 2 trucks with trailers. ❤

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2022

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

Excellent place

Everything was great

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

14 June 2022

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

Great Stay

The house was wonderful, just as described, and the owner Mary was great to work with. House has high speed internet, which is a plus as there is no cell phone service in the area. We will book again next time we are in the area for riding the trails.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T., Mcloud, Oklahoma

30 May 2022

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

Oark Oasis

Great place to stay for true country relaxing and exploring. We will book again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle W.

15 May 2022

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

Mulberry River is so close, you must.

As advertised. And location, location, location. Quiet and locals/tourists are house broken.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Athena C.

27 Mar 2022

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

Cute and Quaint

lovely home with a delightful and thoughtful owner had breakfast each morning at the fabulous general store just steps away

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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