Located in Watson, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Broken Bow Lake and McCurtain County Wilderness Area, while Mena Depot Historic Museum and Mena Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Cossatot River State Park - 36 min drive - 48.6 km
Rich Mountain Community College - 38 min drive - 56.0 km
Hochatown State Park - 51 min drive - 73.0 km
Queen Wilhelmina State Park - 54 min drive - 58.3 km
Restaurants
Shasta's Burger Box - 9 min drive
Jets - 35 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Retreat Cabin - TIME TO GET AWAY & RELAX. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Retreat Cabin - TIME TO GET AWAY & RELAX.?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Retreat Cabin - TIME TO GET AWAY & RELAX. on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$1,539, 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 Riverside Retreat Cabin - TIME TO GET AWAY & RELAX.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat Cabin - TIME TO GET AWAY & RELAX.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat Cabin - TIME TO GET AWAY & RELAX.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Riverside Retreat Cabin - TIME TO GET AWAY & RELAX. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of Ouachita National Forest, McCurtain County Wilderness Area and Broken Bow Lake. Cossatot River State Park and Mena Depot Historic Museum are also within 32 miles (52 km).
Reviews
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Such an amazing cabin. This is our 3rd stay here and it gets better every time. We stayed 6 nights and loved every minute!!! We will be back next year!
We visited with family and had the best time fishing, hiking, kayaking, and just relaxing in the beauty of what God has made. Will go back again for sure.
Everything was better than expected. We rented the upstairs and enjoyed the sounds of the river. House was great..location was remote....and we will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2020
Kade is invited back at anytime. Great guest and would recommend to anyone as a host. Cabin was neat and clean upon departure.
Our family has stayed in many places over the years, in many states. This was by far one of the top! It was beyond comfortable! It was amazing! Every member of our family from age 6 to 62, absolutely loved this place and is already asking to go again! Thank You!
This cabin has everything you would ever want or need. It is fully stocked and nicely furnished. The cabin is great for just couples and families too. The hot tub is an added bonus along with the sites and sounds of the river right outside the cabin. There are several acres to enjoy which contribute to the peace and quiet. We will definitely be staying there again. Highly recommend!!
We had a wonderful time as we had 4 siblings and their spouses traveling from Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee to meet up, catch up and create memories… Riverside Retreat is a gorgeous property with the river access and all the amenities… the host has thought of everything!
I surprised my husband for his 61st birthday with a weekend at the cabin for him and some of his long-time best friends. Let's just say I scored some wife points! The cabin was excellent. The location was perfect. They fished, grilled, hiked and laughed a ton. We will definitely be booking this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
It was such a joy to help Kristen with her husband’s surprise. We were excited for the guys getaway & reunion and they were wonderful to take such good care of our Retreat.
The Wright’s & their friends are welcome back anytime!
Terri & Gary Abel
We took an extended weekend Winter trip with our family. Property was immaculately clean, warm & inviting. Online pictures do not do this listing justice. Truly a site to behold. Travel directions are spot on & communication with the property owner is excellent. We had a wonderful weekend & even got to experience a little snow. Definitely will be rebooking in the future.
The property is beautiful and remote. We wanted a chance to unplug and unwind with our adult children. We played games and hiked. There was a ramp for my wheelchair and a bedroom the first floor. Wish the toilet in master bath was higher and had an assist bar. This was the second time at this property and we plan to visitation in the future.
3rd or 4th time at this property and it is our family’s favorite vacation spot. We now come for a week because we found ourselves never wanting to leave. The cabin is amazing. Neat & clean and has all the amenities you’d want. New high speed internet makes it even better if you have to connect for work or school. The property is isolated from other people and you likely won’t see anyone else while you’re there. Gary is an amazing host and goes out of his way for his guests. We will be coming back again, maybe for longer. Thank you Gary! You guys are great!
We have stayed in 4 cabins in the Smithville/Watson area and this was by far our favorite cabin. We come to Oklahoma to get away from the Dallas area and this place does just that. No cell service and slow WiFi was actually a plus. It forced us to unplug. My kids lived by the river and swam all weekend. The water was clean and refreshing. They swam, fished, caugh crawfish and just enjoyed the outdoors. It was awesome. This house is huge too. For our family of 5 it was actually too big! We are used to a 2 bedroom property and I think this one had 4! Owners were awesome and answered all our question. My only critique (and it’s a very small one) was the grill. It was a little challenging (dirty) to clean out and get going. But we managed just fine. I know grills get a lot of mileage at these cabins so just something I’m pointing out. We will be back. And for much longer! Thank you so much!
We have enjoyed this stay more than once and plan to return yet again. The owners are wonderful, the entire place is very clean, everything is well maintained, and the property is private and peaceful.
We had a blast and the property was beautiful. Would love to come back when the river is higher so we could enjoy it more but we definitely had an amazing time
Great place to disconnect from the stress of everyday life. The cabin and property is stocked with everything you could possibly need. The property is gated and sits on several secluded acres, plenty of room to spread out and spend time with family. The cabin is beautifully furnished with tons of room. The large deck has a wonderful view and relaxing sounds from the river. This place is truly over the top and we will definitely be visiting again.
Second time staying at this cabin and we had an amazing time. Already looking to book our next summer trip. Our kids absolutely love this cabin. It is a hidden gem!
This is the second year I have stayed at the Riverside Retreat. I waited 365 days to return and counted down every day until my arrival. Mr. and Mrs. Abel are the most amazing and accommodating hosts. The home, the entire property, and surrounding area is absolutely stunning and gorgeous. It’s my happy place. It doesn’t get any more beautiful and peaceful than the Riverside Retreat. I will return.
I cannot say enough about this property. Opened the front door to jazz music playing and a beautiful scent and it just got better from there. The house itself was beautiful. The views from the porch amazing. In our 6 years of traveling to Oklahoma for a getaway this was the best place we have been by far. We will definitely be back. Thank you Gary!