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Backyard splendor!!!

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Under the catalpa tree.
Pearl's Palace
Huge carport
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10154.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Story, AR
  • Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Twin Creek
  • Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Double Bunk Beds

King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Backyard splendor!!!

You may be coming for the rivers, lake, trails, or mines but you might just end up lounging in the spacious backyard. Almost 2 acres of the property is level and clear with lots a space for horseshoes, baggo, badminton or even a some tag football. Another acre slopes down to the bullfrog pond where you can practice your casting skills or just relax and listen to the birds and bullfrogs. Maybe you would prefer chillin' by the firepit or under one of the many shade trees.
Inside the 1665 sq. ft. home, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with full size applicances and all the modern kitchenware to whip up your favorite meals. We'll even include a dozen farm fresh eggs in memory of Pearl. Grill utensils and charcoal included for the charcoal grill. The large open floor plan living space includes a sofa and loveseat and features a gas log fireplace and a small gas heater for those chilly mornings. The 2 large bedrooms in the sleeping part of the house becomes a little more secluded with the unique hallway door. The king bedroom has a king-size bed, television. Our bunkroom has two sets of bunkbeds with 4 full sized mattresses, television and DVD/VCR player which can be rolled to other rooms in the house. The bathroom in the sleeping area includes a bathtub/shower while the 2nd bathroom off the mudroom/laundry room has a standup shower. The laundry room consist of full size washer and dryer. So even if you ended up in a rain storm while out floating, biking, hiking or diggin' for crystals, you can duck in the shower straight from the laundry. Additionally, there is a 32' carport which works out great for parking a truck with a trailer or 3 vehicles. And, if the weather is a little damp, it can even be set up for your patio party.
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So who’s Pearl?
Pearl was a beloved icon of the Sweet Home community. She lived on the homestead just around the curve in the cabin that was built in 1907. No insulation except newspapers. She cooked on a wood stove every day and used an outhouse until they added on an indoor bathroom. She had a garden, chickens and milk cows so all the neighbors came to her for their eggs, produce, milk and butter.
When I was thinking about a name for the house, I made the comment that even though it was 1980’s retro, Pearl would have thought it was a palace. So we left the original decor and accessorized with the 80's in mind. Come relive childhood memories and share with your family days gone by. PS, have some fresh eggs on Pearl.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a large, flat backyard for playing.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please advise the type of event/party.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$0 for service. $50 refundable deposit for ESA's.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please try to get an accurate count on adults/children. According to VRBO ages allowed above 0-17 are considered children.
Please empty water and soda bottles so the trash isn't so heavy.
During AR heat , please take scraps to the edge of the woods, put in the pond or place in the freezer to avoid larvae in the trash container.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Please advise the type of event/party.
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Story

Located in Story, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nirvana Star Farms and Gee & Dee Crystal. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Story, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 24 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Denby Point Public Use Area - 24 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Pasadita - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard splendor!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-out at Backyard splendor!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backyard splendor!!! located?

This family-friendly Story holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Nirvana Star Farms and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Karen Hamilton

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I have lived in Montgomery County my entire life growing up in Black Springs on an animal farm with cattle, swine, chickens, a dog or two and my trusty mare. When I drove 27 N to college I would pass by many beautiful places but I was always drawn to the Sweet Home neighborhood. As fate would have it, 20 years later I would own part of the neighborhood. My husband and I have enjoyed working on our little farm, building and remodeling things for the past 20 years. I am a retired teacher and Jody is a retired mechanic but we still have full-time jobs running our automotive parts store in Mt. Ida and having fun with our grandchildren.

What makes this property unique

Close to Mt. Ida
Close to Lake Ouachita
Close to Ouachita River
Handicap accessible
Huge carport
Big flat backyard

Languages:

English