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Waterfall Wilderness Retreat Bordering the Ozark National Forest

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Deer, AR

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Deer

With a stay at this vacation home in Deer, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Ozark National Forest. .This vacation home is 25 mi (40.3 km) from Buffalo National River and 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Arkansas Grand Canyon.

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Deer Stand Cafe
  • Blue cabin Fire Pit
  • Letty's Fine Mexican Dining

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfall Wilderness Retreat Bordering the Ozark National Forest

ALL- OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE REQUIRED
ADULTS ONLY (MINIMUM AGE 18)

SECLUSION AT ITS FINEST! Escape from everything to "Halcyon" - a beautifully-appointed cabin overlooking a waterfall in true wilderness with all of the amenities. This property includes a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house with cedar interior, 40 acres of private forested land with rocky outcroppings, a spring-fed stream that runs the entire length of the property, culminating in a beautiful waterfall next to the cabin, and shares a border with the Ozark National Forest, providing hours of hiking, exploration, and photo opportunities.

The house is furnished with craftsman cedar tables, bedframes, dressers, and chairs, comfortable lounging furniture, and everything you’ll need in the kitchen, including a dishwasher, washer, dryer, coffee maker with pods provided, and microwave. The bedrooms include one on the main floor (queen bed, overlooks waterfall) and two on the 2nd floor (one queen bed in loft area with smart TV and DVD player with 50+ DVDs, one comfortable futon in room overlooking waterfall). The "great room" has a vaulted ceiling, a large wood-burning fireplace, a smart Roku TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and a dining room overlooking the beautiful waterfall. There is also a bonus room on the 2nd floor overlooking the waterfall that can be used as a 4th bedroom with tri-fold foam mattress (provided) or an office with a spectacular view. Enjoy all of the comforts of home: robes, dinnerware, flatware, spices and herbs, condiments, pots and pans, cookie sheets, bedsheets, pillows, towels, blankets, etc.

Also included are patio furniture, screened canopy, portable fire pit, charcoal grill, folding chairs, and a two-person anti-gravity chair.

For an unforgettable experience, follow the stream west to the border of the Ozark National Forest, where it is possible to hike from the north side of the stream for days downstream through untouched wilderness and beautiful waterfalls.

The charming town of Jasper is only a 20-minute drive and is a popular hub for canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and many other outdoor activities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
* An all- or 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to get to the property, as the last mile is gravel (maintained by the county) and gets relatively steep at points, and there is a small stream to cross to get to the cabin. Rain in the forecast makes it an even greater requirement.

* Two vehicles can be parked in the driveway right by the house, and there is more parking across the stream and up the gravel road.

* If more than 4 adults arrive at the house upon check-in or arrive later, we reserve the right to turn guests away with no refund of monies paid.

* This property is not conducive to children; the minimum age to stay is 17 years.

* The waterfall is lowest in the summer months, and we've seen it get down to a trickle or even go dry during the dry months of August and September. We can't predict when this will happen, and cannot be held liable for the water level of the spring-fed stream that feeds the waterfall. We can only pray for rain during those times!

* The stream next to the cabin is not fishable, but fishing is possible within 20 minutes of the property. Please contact the Buffalo Outdoor Center for more information about fishing in the area or visit their website.

* This property is in Newton County, which is a dry county, so alcohol should be bought and brought in from elsewhere. The nearest liquor store is 40 minutes north on the south side of Harrison, Arkansas (WOW liquor).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted outdoors only

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,440 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests must reply to questions regarding number of adults in party within 48 hours
All- or 4-wheel drive is required
ATVs, 4 wheelers, side-by-sides, etc are not allowed

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No exceptions

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Minimum age of anyone staying is 18 years

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outdoors only

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Waterfall Wilderness Retreat Bordering the Ozark National Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ant B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed this place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the stay. communication was excellent making sure there was detailed directions and made sure we arrived ok. Only wish that there was lights lighting up the creek and waterfall at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Perfect Cabin Getaway

Stayed here a handful of times and it never gets old. Such a beautiful property and great cabin setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenna E.

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

Fantastic place for peaceful relaxation!

Peaceful quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki w.

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

Peaceful

Quite, comfortable, clean property. Enjoyed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Girls trip

We had an amazing time. Property was amazing. And we hiked and floated the river. Nice to disconnect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee R.

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

Beautiful Property

The cabin is on a beautiful property. Has everything you need for your stay. If you’re looking to unwind from everything, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property and Location. Unfortunately, due to summer conditions, the waterfall was only a trickle or less. The property is a great, remote getaway though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Relaxing, Quite, Peaceful

Very relaxing place to visit, unwind, and disconnect from the busy life. The waterfall was amazing, hard to believe this place exist however my wife and I enjoyed our 25th anniversary on the property. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice quite relaxing vacation to disconnect from the world and experience the beauty of nature.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chassity S.

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

Amazing property!

The location is stunning!!! Everything was exactly as described, and the cabin was so well stocked! The owners were so great in communicating and making sure we got there okay. Such a relaxing and beautiful trip! I would definitely recommend this stay if you are looking to unplug, get away, and relax. The views were the best of any location I’ve ever stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristin e.

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

Special Place

This was our second time at this special property. It is stunning, tranquil, and serene. It’s the perfect place for us to recharge. The owners are lovely. We love it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer K.

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

Loved it!

This property is a dream! We really enjoyed our stay and will def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE G.

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

Worth every penny

Hiking / waterfall chaser paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly the most magical weekend of our lives. We are praying that God gives us the opportunity to go back longer because we had a 14 hour drive that was supposed to be 7ish…ate into our time which was a bummer, however the time we had there was pure magic. One day, if we can afford to go back at all for even a day would be a blessing. This place is where you need to go to escape the world and connect with yourself, your partner, your family, and God. Cannot recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

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

Enchanting❣️

Wonderful, gorgeous place to stay. Highly recommend to anyone looking for that special experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Perfect getaway

The pictures don’t do this place justice. The creek was running and the waterfall was perfect. The property is very secluded. Alum Cove is close and the Buffalo River and several trails are nearby. This place was perfect to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful stay. A great place to relax and enjoy nature. Such a beautiful and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry M.

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

Awesome get away

Located off the beaten path and was the perfect getaway from society! Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenna E.

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

AMAZING

If you truly want a relaxing get away this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh l.

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

Amazing

Stayed at this beautiful property for our 5th anniversary and could not have asked for a better, more beautiful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian F.

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

Perfect getaway

What a perfect hidden gem! We were lucky enough to experience the falls in full glory. My son hiked down the stream and took pictures of even more falls. Absolutely beautiful! We planned on floating the Buffalo but never left the cabin because we had private pools to play in right there. I have stayed in several rentals, NONE of them come close to here. If you are thinking about staying here, just book now!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Tranquil

Absolutely the most beautiful serene place ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Magical Paradise!

It was such an amazing stay! The waterfall next to the cabin was great and we enjoyed the scenery. Cannot wait to come back! Doug and Amanda were awesome and the communication was fantastic! Thanks again for letting us stay at your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE G.

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

Fantastic Getaway

Perfectly peaceful. Super clean, super organized. Loved every minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Get away

Very beautiful and secluded. Gives you a great place and time to detach and relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023