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Backyard splendor!!!

Backyard splendor!!!

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

Overview of Backyard splendor!!!

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Story, AR
  • Popular LocationOuachita National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNirvana Star Farms8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwin Creek18 min drive
  • AirportHot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

King

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa 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 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 kingsize bed, television, and DVD/VCR player. Our bunkroom has two sets of bunkbeds with 4 full sized mattresses, television. The hallway door also benefits anyone snoozing on the sleeper sofa in the living area. 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.

Property manager

Karen Hamilton
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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 4 total
$15 per night per animals. $0 for service animals.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.
Please try to get an accurate count of adult/child guests.
Please empty water and soda bottles so the trash isn't so heavy.
A lot of scrapes can be fed to the outside critters if you will please take it to the edge of the woods or put in the pond.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 National Forest and Lake Ouachita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Solar Eclipse 2024 and Nirvana Star Farms. Travelling with kids? Consider Gee & Dee Crystal and Wegner Crystal Mines. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Lake Ouachita - 7 min drive
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 8 min drive
  • Twin Creek - 18 min drive
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dairyette - 8 min drive
  • El Diamante Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Mt Ida Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Subway - 7 min drive
  • Shack Attack Pizza - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard splendor!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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, just steps away from Solar Eclipse 2024 and Ouachita National Forest. Lake Ouachita is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool house!
The property was perfectly described. The house is really cool and we had a relaxing time. Can’t wait to stay there again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt Ida Relax
Property was wonderful and easy to get to. Pleanty of room and supplies provided. Communicated with owner a couple times priot to arrival and all was very smooth. My only suggestion would be to provide a television in the living room. Would have been nice to have everyone abke to sit and watch a little tv together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Dianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arkansas Adventures
Please note, my rating reflects things that affected us but would not be issues for other people. The house layout was exceptional! Open rooms, plenty of space and amenities. The yard area was as described. Very large with plenty of room to move about. Having a blind dog this was an asset as she could wander without running into things. We did not get to enjoy the pond. Unfortunately, we stayed during mosquito season (and high temperatures) and that limited evening outdoor time. Just a timing thing on our part. Having the street so close was an oversight on our part. It is busy with traffic all day and night. This was an adjustment. Overall the house was tidy. We did have issues in the kitchen with ants (again realize that is a seasonal issue) but the owner had put out baits. We had some clean up in the kitchen and bedrooms to remove dust, and debris. Again, allergy issues that affect us may not be an issue for others. I would highly recommend this place for people visiting the area! It was close to our favorite crystal mines. In town, Bob's food market even had some gluten free items to round out the food we brought with us. I really appreciated the kitchen as we ate all of our meals in. I would return to this location, just pick timing that would allow full enjoyment of all it has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Beautiful quiet location. The house was lovely, clean and perfect for family time! We really enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Quachita
Great location to explore the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

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