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The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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3 acre fishing lake, fully stocked!
Property grounds
Exterior
Bathroom
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 337.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ponca, AR
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Steel Creek Use Area
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls

Enjoy this cozy cabin nestled in the heart of the Ozarks on a 100-acre farm and 3 acre fishing pond. Lily Pad is centrally located for all your upper Buffalo River activities. All the perks of a national park can be sought along with the joys of living on a farm. Watch granny milk each morning and enjoy the butter, eggs, and meat grown right here. This cabin comes with a yard of your own, a fire pit (firewood 5$ an armload), an ice maker, a smart tv with free Wi-Fi, a charcoal grill, and modern plumbing to make this little cabin your home away from home. Directions- Take Firetower road off of highway 43. Go exactly 3.5 miles and turn left on Crossroads road. Pass Crossroads church and stay straight, (do not take Stoverville to the left directly after the church, it takes you to Ponca the back way, down the mountain). Bring your fishing pole for the pond and do not forget to ask about farm raised products including beef, butter, eggs, and more! We do have Pyrenees dogs who watch over the farm, they are harmless and part of the landscape.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
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 deadlock

About the area

Compton

Located in Compton, this holiday home is on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Bradley House Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buffalo National River and Lost Valley State Park.
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Ponca, AR

What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Steel Creek Use Area - 19 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 37 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Low Gap Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Old Mill Burggers & Bbq - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Low Gap Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Buffalo National River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ponca Elk Education Center and Lost Valley Hiking Trail. Lost Valley State Park and Steel Creek Use Area are also within 9 miles (15 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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property, comfortable quiet little cabin, sweet dogs roaming around, and Connie was so gracious. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful and amazing stay will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was a little piece of paradise. You get the the seclusion, nature, great views and a farm vibe all in one. The cabin is small, but very cozy and cute. The pond view is lovely. The cows, the chickens and especially the Great Pyrenees dogs were a nice added bonus. The location was fairly close to some great hiking trails and not far from the city of Jasper and some good restaurants there. We really enjoyed our stay, and hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and neat. Be sure and check the size to make sure it meets your needs because it is pretty small. Enjoyed the pond and even caught a couple fish. Very close to hiking trails and we got to see elk. The host was very nice and brought us wood. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. We enjoyed the campfire.
View from front porch.
Elk nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connie is a wonderful host. We enjoyed staying at the Lily Pad. Very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Short stay

We have stayed at the Lily Pad in the past, and absolutely love the property. The hosts are awesome and the ambience of the property is most definitely worth the visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Beautiful little cabin

It was a great little escape for my sister and I. The property was beautiful and the cabin adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Spring Break Getaway

The Lily Pad was perfect for a mom and sons getaway! The cabin was cozy and perfect - we had everything we needed and the setting was amazing! We saw elk every day, and my boys loved fishing in the pond and exploring. It's close to Ponca and some great hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The drive took us by surprise, but it was worth it. Connie, our hostess, was friendly and accommodating. The pings in front of the cabin was so beautiful and the night sounds were wonderful! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend this place as a get-away. Thank you!
The kitchen area
The sleeping area (not including the loft)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good stay at the Lily Pad cabin. It is in a good location to Ponca low water bridge, Steel creek, and many other places we like to visit on Buffalo River. There is no ice maker as advertised. The pond was over run with lily pads they where working to clear it out. Would be good fishing tho!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Peaceful

Loved the cabin and the pond! Great place to watch the sun set :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Very peaceful and quiet place! Cabin was nice. No ice machine as advertised, shower very small, Bed not very comfy! Communication was not good! Asked about local meat, what they had, got no response. Asked about checkout instructions, host (Ronald/Ronnie) very rude responding. Not sure we would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

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

Beautiful litlle cabin!

The cabin and location were great! It was right in the area of all the hikes I wanted to do. Host is a little hard to get a hold of, or for me at least. Overall, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi O., Little rock, ar

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

Beautiful getaway!

Excellent experience! So peaceful and relaxing, with beautiful scenery. The cabin is so cozy on the inside. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

This place is amazing

Everything about this property met my expectations. Seclusion, peace, wild life, fishing, and the people we interacted with were all friendly. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Hiking trails

Connie was great! Beautiful place! Had a wonderful relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Lovely Lily Pad

The Lily Pad was an excellent get away and base camp for all of our hiking adventures in AR for the weekend!!! Such a cozy and welcoming cabin The dogs were so sweet. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosey C., USA

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

Paradise

I always enjoy my stays at the Lily Pad. This is a little piece of Paradise on Earth!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison W.

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

Heaven on earth

My family stayed here and had such a good time that we were already planning our next trip on the way home. This is the place to go if you want to unwind. You can tell the owners of this property pour a lot of love into it. The land is absolutely stunning. We spent many hours fishing in the pond. We caught all kinds of fish from large mouth bass, perch, and even blue speckled crappie. The dogs that look after the land are total sweethearts. The beds were comfortable and we all slept great. The stars at night were beautiful! We got some farm fresh eggs and meat that we had for breakfast and it was delicious. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi D.

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

Short stay at the Lily pad

It was great! Connie the farm owner was very helpful and kind. She made sure that all our needs were made. The host was easily accessible too. Highly recommend going there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Eclipse Get Away

A nice place to just relax and enjoy nature. Great view of the Lilly pond from the front porch, very secluded place. Will be a great base for experiencing the Buffalo River, hiking,kayaking and canoeing.The owner is very kind and accommodating a great source for finding places of interest in the area. I would definitely go back to this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

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

Perfect spot to get away and unwind

My husband and I really needed to get away and relax. Everything was perfect for us. The view was beautiful and loved the nightly check from the dogs. I'm already ready to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Lily Pad

Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Very nice little cabin. Very accommodating folks.

Nice quiet place to stay. There is however another cabin across from you so you are not 100% by your lonesome. The pond is a little muddy and the cows visit it often. There is a nice dog that comes to visit sometimes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Quiet

Small cabin just right for 2 people. Very secluded and quiet but access to activities around the Buffalo River. Enjoyed sitting on front porch and fishing in the pond. Owner is very kind and dogs are sweet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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