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Backyard splendor!!!
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10154.7 sq m
Popular amenities
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.
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.
You can also find us on Facebook.
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a large, flat backyard for playing.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please advise the type of event/party.
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$0 for service. $50 refundable deposit for ESA's.
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.
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
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About the area
Story
Located in Story, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. 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.

Story, AR
What's nearby
- Rich Mountain Community College - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
- Lake Ouachita - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
- Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
- Montgomery County Library - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
- Nirvana Star Farms - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- El Diamante - 7 min drive
- Dairyette - 8 min drive
- Wayseekers Coffee - 7 min drive
- 270 Cafe - 8 min drive
- Mt. Ida Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stefanie M.
18 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stefanie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
14 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laura W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jose M.
26 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pearl's Place is great
Jose M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary T.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great digs
Mary T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia H.
21 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Rural Retreat
Cynthia H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren M.
12 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Lauren M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim H.
19 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Quachita
Tim H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason G.
14 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely House
Jason G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie H.
13 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!!
Jamie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
chat408 H.
14 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
chat408 H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Theresa P.
22 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
Theresa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sonja W.
24 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Sonja W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Krystle W.
5 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in peaceful area.
Krystle W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rick R.
19 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Rick R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Cindi R.
8 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcome home.
Cindi R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John C.
26 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool house!
John C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David M.
9 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun at pearls
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
7 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few days' rest
Deborah S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leta G.
11 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pleasant and well set to be enjoyable
Leta G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori L.
17 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute best place we’ve ever stayed
Lori L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane H.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view!
Diane H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amber L.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and house
Amber L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chrystal W.
5 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Home
Chrystal W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walleye fishing trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Karen Hamilton
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
Close to Lake Ouachita
Close to Ouachita River
Handicap accessible
Huge carport
Big flat backyard
Languages:
English
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