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Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay

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Outside
Sitting Area, Futon makes full size bed
Kitchenette has sink, microwave, coffee pot, mini fridge, and crock pot.
Small Counter & Bar Stools
12" Memory Foam Queen Size Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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New Blaine, AR
  • Place, New Blaine Community Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Dardanelle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Dardanelle State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay

Creekside Cottage Information:  Located just outside of the Shoal Bay Recreation Area gate in New Blaine, AR sits this tiny cottage. If you like to fish and enjoy all of the amenities that Shoal Bay has to offer but do not have an RV, this is the place for you. (Please note that the Recreation Area is only fully open March through September. If you come in the off season you can still enter to fish and hike, but the restrooms and swimming area will be closed). The tiny cottage is perfect for couples but can sleep four if the futon is used. This is not a 5 Star Hotel. It’s a cozy, comfortable, and conveniently located cottage that won’t break your budget. Creekside Cottage is a total of 400 square feet but offers a sitting area and kitchenette with coffee pot, microwave, small crock pot and mini fridge. (A larger fridge is located under the picnic pavilion.) There is a TV with DVD player and a selection of movies. Sorry, but no other TV service or WiFi is available at this time. A separate bedroom features a queen size bed with a comfortable 12" memory foam mattress. The rustic decor bathroom includes a large shower. Linens and dishes are provided.  Temperature is controlled by a window unit and ceiling fan. A heater is also available for those of you that are cold natured.

Not only are you within walking distance of the Recreation Area. Which offers swimming, hiking, fishing, and a playground, the Creekside Cottage property has several great things to offer. A separate two car carport (approximately 200 feet from cottage) is available to park your vehicle or boat as well as a picnic pavilion sitting alongside the small wet weather creek that crosses the property (may not be flowing during severe dry spells). The charcoal grill, and fire pit add to your outdoor experience.
 
Local Information:  Shoal Bay Bait and Tackle is located next door to the property.
Along with bait, they also have cold drinks and rent kayaks. There is a large Dollar General, a convenience store and a restaurant located within approximately two miles of the cottage.  Menus are provided for your convenience. 

Area Information: New Blaine is half way between Paris, AR (The Gateway to Arkansas' highest point, Mt. Magazine) and Dardanelle, AR  (Home of Beautiful Mt. Nebo).  See these two mountains and take a 45 minute drive to Petit Jean State Park to complete your Tri-Peaks Tour.  Spring Lake Recreation Area and the Huckleberry Mountain ATV and Horse Trail System, are both located in the nearby Ozark National Forest.  Stop in Subiaco on your way to Paris and tour the beautiful Catholic Monastery - Subiaco Abbey.  In Paris, you will find Eiffel Tower Park, a nice place to add your Love Lock to the fence and take pictures at the tower fountain.  Also located in Paris is the Cowie Wine Cellar and Museum, part of the Arkansas Wine Trail.  One hour away is historic Ft. Smith, Arkansas where you can ride the trolley and visit the Ft. Smith Museum of History as well as the Ft. Smith  National Historic Site (home of the Judge Parker gallows).
 
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue
Mountain view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Sorry, we have changed the policy to No Pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed indoors.
Please review entire rental agreement before booking.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Delaware

Located in Delaware, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Dardanelle State Park and Mount Nebo State Park, while Johnson County Historical Society and Walton Fine Arts Center are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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New Blaine, AR

What's nearby

  • New Blaine Community Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Dardanelle - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Lake Dardanelle State Park - 21 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Lions Den Golf Course - 23 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Mount Nebo State Park - 25 min drive - 30.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dinner Bucket - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Harvest Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Cottage At Shoal Bay located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from New Blaine Community Park and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Lake Dardanelle. Geneva Park and Lake Dardanelle State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Fantastic place

Great place close to the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn M.

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

Beautiful Location

Everything was accurate to the description. The property is beautiful and quiet. We loved the location and quaint feel. I would definitely recommend staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn C.

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

Nice for weekend getaway

Really like it here it was quiet clean and close to the river and mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasch S.

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

My peaceful trip

As advertised, very peaceful and quiet and a great outdoor atmosphere. Nice fire pit and charcoal grill
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to lake. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

New Blaine, AR 2025

A friend and I were fortunate to secure this cabin for a weekend event in the area. The location was most convenient and peaceful, courtesy of the nearby creek. Cabin was very quiet and comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Nice little place.

Great little place if you are going to Shoal Bay. Easy walking distance to campsites and boat launch. Nothing fancy, but clean and has what you need for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great cabin

We enjoyed staying at the Creekside Cottage. It was quaint, but had everything that we needed. It worked perfect for our family and was close to fishing and hiking locations.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip C.

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

The stay was good

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Beautiful Ozark Stay

Very quiet and quaint. We cooked everything on the fire pit outside which made our stay feel rustic and nostalgic. Very clean and cozy. Would highly recommend any to stay. We will be going again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Tournament weekend

The property was super clean with a great outdoor space for a boat! The host was wonderful to work with and very quick to responded
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Loved staying in this quaint cabin.

Renting this property was painless. It was all done on line and only took a few minutes. The cabin was exactly as described. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua N.

Fantastic cottage

You could not have asked for a better place to stay and prepare for a major fishing tournament The cleanliness was exceptional and all the little touches made it feel like home. I will definitely stay again when the flw/bfl comes back to Dardanelle
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley

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

So Cute

It was cute, clean and cozy. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Allyson B.

Cute cottage

We had a great time at the cottage. It’s small but had everything we needed for a getaway. The Shoal Bay rec area has a nice hike within walking distance. One Tip: hot and cold taps are reversed in the shower :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

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

Wonderful owners

Had a water issue and the wonderful family fixed it immediately. Gave us a choice to stay with a full refund. Glad we chose to. Will do it again next year if we're able. Thank you so much for your courtesy .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larenda L.

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

Cottage

Small , cute
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

I loved it!

Cozy little cottage for a weekend get away. Very clean and the owner was wonderful. My favorite part was the outdoors. The cottage is on a large lot with a creek running thru it. Very peaceful laying on the hammock listening to the water run from the creek. I definitely hope to be able to make a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carroll W.

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

Creekside Cottage - Shoal Bay

Nice place for 1 or 2 people. Cozy cabin. Quiet and comfortable. All the amenities needed for a good night's rest. Love the large garage. Was able to prepare my motorcycle for a ride during a rain storm and have room for my truck. Lots of outside room for vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. Although I did not use it, the picnic pavillion was really nice. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to rest after hunting, fishing, boating, MC riding, etc. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M.

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

Cabin

A little more “country” than portrayed. Bathroom rug appears to have never been washed! 🤢 Would be a HUGE improvement to have front porch screened in! We had a minor problem, they came over immediately & took care of it! 👍 I would only recommend if the clients wanted a “back woods “ experience. We would not rent again… *Owners we’re very nice! I’m being truthful that they can make small upgrades to improve. Not being nasty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dewayne B.

Cozy quaint perfection

My partner, 2 year old daughter, and I stayed here for 2 nights. I love how quaint and rustic it is. It is a small space but we really liked that and it helped that they had an outside place that was like an extension of the home with a grill, picnic table, and fridge. Both the bed and fouton were very comfortable. My daughter absolutely loved the draw bridge! There is no stove but we purchased a single cook top and used it to make breakfast, there were also no spoons but we picked some up, and the water pressure definitely could have been betterbut I think they are fixing it. If the creek would have had water there would have been no reason for us to leave but there are lots of places not very far for checking out creeks or swimming. We checked out Cove Recreation and Mount Magazine (gorgeous). There is a hammock across the bridge and a rope swing (not very comfortable) but we loved the effort and ambiance. Even with the small complaints I would happily stay here again and look forward to our next trip here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Micky & Cheryl S.

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

Cozy and Peaceful!

Basic but clean, cozy, and private while feeling quite safe! Enjoyed our morning coffees on the covered porch listening to the birds and creek running in the background. Bed was very comfortable and the little electric fireplace offered more than enough heat even on the chilly nights. In addition the host was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel O.

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

Cute cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. We liked the central location to areas of interest. Great place to stay. Loved the decor!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby A.

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

Cute Cottage

This is a great place to stay and have a little AC while you enjoy all the great natural features of the surrounding land. We were able to relax at the cottage in between our hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roger b.

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

Excellent lake getaway

Property was perfect for the last minute getaway to meet friends at the lake for the weekend. No soap in the shower but not a problem for us as we travel with our own soaps/ body washes and it was 102 degrees so frequent showers. The cabin is so close to the bait shop, boat ramp, walking trails and swim beach we could not have been more pleased with the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

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I am a full time nurse that enjoys photography. I live with my family near Shoal Bay Recreation Area and this cottage. We spend a lot of time at Shoal Bay, fishing, hiking, and kayaking.

Why they chose this property

When I saw this property listed for sale, I thought that it would be a nice place for people to stay. You can enjoy all of the amenities of the park even if you do not have an RV and don't like to stay in a tent. Also, while you are still able to fish in Shoal Bay year round, the park is not open for over night guests all year long. But you are welcome to book Creekside Cottage any time of year.

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