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5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park.

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A hot tub with a view of a grassy field and trees.
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mountainburg, AR
  • Place, Artist Point
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Fort Smith State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Evans Trail Loop
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Element by Marriott Fort Smith
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 321 reviews
$121 nightly
The price is $139
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Element by Marriott Fort Smith

About the neighborhood

Mountainburg

With a stay at this lodge in Mountainburg, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Ozark National Forest and Artist Point. .This family-friendly lodge is 31.7 mi (51.1 km) from University of Arkansas and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lake Fort Smith State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Artist Point - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Lake Fort Smith State Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Evans Trail Loop - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Mountainburg City Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Mountainburg City Hall - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Den - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chester Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fort Smith Filter Plant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Neon Moon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crawdad Hole - ‬12 min drive

About this property

5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park.

Nestled in the heart of Mountainburg, this 5-bedroom cozy lodge offers a tranquil escape for your next vacation. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the warm ambiance of the wood stove, inviting you to unwind and make yourself at home.

The fully stocked kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped with two stoves, two refrigerators, propane and charcoal grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils to prepare delectable meals. Gather around the dining table to savor your culinary creations, or step outside and enjoy the fresh air and nightly stars on the five porch swings surronding a fire pit.

When it's time to relax, you can curl up on the comfortable living room furniture and enjoy the smart TV with satellite/cable channels. For a bit of friendly competition, challenge your loved ones to a game of pool,fooseball, ping pong, or a movie night with a 15ft outdoor movie screen.

Just a 10 minute drive, the Ozark National Forest offers a breathtaking backdrop for your stay, providing endless opportunities for hiking, exploring, and connecting with nature. Back at the property, you'll find a fire pit and outdoor furniture, perfect for stargazing and making lasting memories.

With amenities like free Wi-Fi, a washing machine and dryer, and air conditioning and heating, this guestroom has everything you need for a comfortable and carefree vacation. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Mountainburg and create unforgettable experiences at this charming lodge.


*** We do live in a small cabin near the lodge. We have been here for over five years. Guest enjoy the fact that we bring the three goats and Penolope the pig for the guest to pet and feed. Last year my wife rescued some kittens so now they are grown and at times they might walk to the lodge. It is very rare that they come up to the lodge but sometimes they do. The cats are not allowed to go inside the Lodge.****

Again we been doing this for over five years and almost everyone loves the animlas. Also we only bring the goats and pig out upon request.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside of the lodge
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Just please put used towles on top of washer. Bag trash and put in barrels behind lodge. Leave linens on the bed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No swimming in the pond. The pond it is stocked with catfish. We ask for the guest to catch and release. Hunting is not allowed.
No smoking in lodge. Smoking is allowed outside, please dispose of your remnants. No ATVs, dirt bikes or similar vehicles off of driveway area.
On the premises is a cabin that is rented. We ask for you to be respectful to the tenants.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Contact owner to discuss events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside of the lodge

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Contact owner to discuss events.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Five Bedroom Lodge Nestled on 10 Acres With Georges Views
Five Bedroom Lodge Nestled on 10 Acres With Gorgeous Views
Frontier Lodge in the Boston Mountains near Lake Fort Smith

5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocabed C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, great service. We will definitely come back here for another family trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time. The host was pleasant and helpful. The views from this location are stunning and the cabin is perfect. My kids loved the grounds, the goats, and fishing in the pond. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our experience was wonderful! The host was very welcoming and had provided lots of games inside and out for us to enjoy. There is a pond on the property that we fished at every day with lots of success! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very welcoming and the cabin had everything we could have needed during our stay! There was plenty of room for the ten of us and we had a wonderful time making use of all the fun things offered inside and outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

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

Amazing Lodge

This was an amazing lodge for our family get away! Would like to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a perfect time relaxing and enjoying the beautiful views. Brian was super helpful making sure we had the best directions to get there and everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The lodge is comfortable and spacious with a ton of games, inside and outside. You can’t beat the sunsets here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Grwat stay

Great property for a group - plenty of space for time together and space to retreat to
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie a.

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

Wedding trip

This is an amazing place to stay. Very clean and has everything you need to cook meals and have a very small reception. We had a amazing time and would love to come back and stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Wonderful location, beautiful lodge and great host

Had a great time at the lodge-beautiful views, plenty of laundry/appliances, host is very communicative. Property is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

The boys trip

We brought our grandsons with us and had a great time together. This is a very fun place with lots of things to do as a family. Beautiful grounds. Lots of space and everything we needed for a relaxing time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

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

Great Get Away

Very clean and had an amazing view. Very Peaceful and great people!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very beautiful property and well kept. The owners were very nice. The kids and guys all loved the games inside to play! (
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Great accommodations

We absolutely loved our stay here! Soooo much stuff for our two families to play with from pool to volleyball to board games! The swings and coffee time had to be my favorite time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

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

Getaway

This was a nice property tucked away and worked out well for my family to visit
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Great place for a family

We enjoyed our vacation here with my large family. The view was great, the beds were comfortable, and so were the couches. It made for a fun and relaxing trip. So glad I found this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Plenty to do on the property

The location and directions were great. There were a lot of outdoor activities to do as well as a play station which our children took advantage of. All in all a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Perfect Location

This place is amazing! The host is incredibly kind and makes sure you know exactly where to go. The location is great, leaving you feeling as though you're away from the hubbub of life but still only 30 minutes from Fayetteville. I highly recommend this property for your family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Awesome

Place is just awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful, easy feeling

Great spot when you want to get away. Brian is a considerate host, the property is gorgeous, and there are a lot of outdoor adventures nearby.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Spring Break Getaway

We stayed here for spring break to use for hiking in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The house and property were beautiful, and the owner was very accommodating. He let us interact with the animals and ensured we had a comfortable stay. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a wonderful getaway in Northern Arkansas
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheala N.

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

Family vacation

It was an amazing stay!! We will definitely be back! The owners were so nice and sweet to us! They even brought out there pet goats and pet pig for us to see for our kids! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most peaceful and the best view of the mountains and the sunrise and sunset. Clean and very spacious. Charming place for a quiet getaway. The young qdts stayed off the phones and actually played outside and actually played board games when it rained. We had the best time ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Thanksgiving

Our family has gathered for a second year and we love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

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

Beautiful Retreat

The house was just what we were looking for, and the property is beautiful. Such a retreat away and a great place to spend time with family. No issues during our stay, our kids got to meet the animals. Special thank you to Brian for helping change a flat tire on our day of departure. Wonderful stay, will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

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

Wonderful Cabin with Amazing Views

It is exactly what is expected for a mountain get away. Amazing for the cost. Nicest owner ever. I will be returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023