The Prancing Pony Guest House at Edendell

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A rustic house with a green exterior, a stone staircase, and a well-maintained garden with a bench.
A stone bench area with a pergola overhead, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant hills.
A garden with a house, a wooden structure, and a pathway.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a white refrigerator, and shelves with decorative items.
A cozy living room with wooden floors, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a chair, and a rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ouachita National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Oden, AR
  • Place, Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ouachita
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common Spaces

1 Single Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oden

Oden is home to this cabin. Ouachita National Forest and Fulton Branch Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wegner Crystal Mines and Gee & Dee Crystal. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Oden, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 24 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 29 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Caddo River - 34 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Mountain Harbor Marina - 34 min drive - 49.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellow Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Prancing Pony Guest House at Edendell pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Prancing Pony Guest House at Edendell?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Prancing Pony Guest House at Edendell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Prancing Pony Guest House at Edendell?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Prancing Pony Guest House at Edendell located?

Located in Oden, this family-friendly cabin is steps from Ouachita National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Fulton Branch Recreation Area and Dragover Recreation Area. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Rich Mountain Community College are also within 12 miles (20 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 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room for large family gathering. We enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Do come again and try kayaking the Ouachita River or go kayaking in Lake Ouachita. There lovely places for families to relax on shore in the shade for those who do not wish to get in the water. We recommend Big Fir Day Use Area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great. If you're staying in Arkanas, this is the place to stay. The hosts are the best, the cabin is awesome, and there are lots of things to see and do! All the conviences of home, but you're a guest, just enjoying the great outdoors of what Arkansas has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
So glad you found the local horseback riding in Ouachita National Forest! Did you find your way to Little Missouri Falls? It is beautiful there and so much fun you will not want to leave. Bring lunch! There is no food anywhere around there and you will want to stay forever!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for our family trip! The kids enjoyed the playground and us adults enjoyed the jacuzzi! The kitchen is very spacious, and we had everything we needed to prepare all our family meals. The host was quick to respond to all my questions. Would definitely rent this cabin again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was amazing!!! The house was charming and I was in constant contact with our hostess, just chatting and asking questions about the unbelievable flora and fauna. Our host popped by and was so kind and charming! 100% recommendations!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! People are very nice, we had so much fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
So glad you had a good time! If you visit again, just so you know, we have kayak rentals and an ATV outfitter. There are so many great places to visit here with all the Crystal, mines and Forest roads and trails. Do come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a great stay! The room was very clean, the host was responsive and helpful, and there were plenty of shops nearby which made everything convenient. Overall, an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax. Host was very nice and communication was great. Great location if you want to hike the Ouachita Forest, visit the Wegner Crystal Mine or just get away from the cities. You’re also only about 1 hour away from Hot Springs where there is the Garvan Woodland Gardens, mini golf/family activities and the Coleman Crystal Mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
We are glad you found some of the many exciting things to do in the Ouachita region! Do come again and try kayaking the Ouachita River! We have kayak rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is plenty of room for a large group. The landscaping adds to the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little house with lots of bedrooms. Nice walking trails throughout 29 acre property. Owners very responsive and catering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed the trails and property. You can also ride directly to sxs trails. Come try it out next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was nice

Multigenerational get away before school. Perfect for us and our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in oden

We had a good time staying at ur house. Had plenty of room for all the family that showed up. Would definitely recommend this house when someone asks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
So glad your group were able to enjoy the beauty of the Ouachitas! We love to share the area with those who do not have the privilege of living here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious property, great location

We came for a dog hunting trip and the property was close to the areas we were hunting. The spacious grounds provided plenty of room for us to conveniently and safely keep our hounds. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating for all of our needs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Do come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vaca 2024

Overall stay was good. I would recommend this cabin if you’re needing lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bach Party

Loved the set up for our bach party. Especially the bathrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Those bathrooms are Handy, especially if you have kids! Do come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mt Ida quartz collecting

Very nice property and owmers are very responsive. We highly recommend booking your next visit to the area with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2024
It was so nice to meet you! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we do hope you visit again. Thank you for leaving our property in such immaculate condition!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven

Was very nice. A little eccentric but very comfortable and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

Great house and location. House has everything you need. Outdoor patio is nice and relaxing. Owners stopped by first day and made sure we were happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eclipse in Arkansas

First time in Arkansas, went for Eclipse with large group. Wonderful time, and close to miles & miles of off road trails throughout national forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had everything we needed, including a hot tub. Family commented that this was the first place that we had stayed that there was no wait for the bathroom which is important when there are kids. We enjoyed the view and the trails around the rental. It was pet friendly and my dog enjoyed our hikes around the property as well. Host communicated and answered any inquiries promptly. Arkansas is a beautiful place to visit. My sister who was present calls it her "happy place."
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Intriguing, quirky house

This was the most quirky house I’ve ever experienced! It’s an odd gathering of rooms, each with a unique character. Books from floor to ceiling, games, quiet spots, gathering places, and you never ever have to wait for a bathroom or open shower! There’s the pond, waterfalls, creeks and rivers to explore. An unforgettable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed the place! Do come again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lots of room. Plenty of games and books. Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of towels. There is a shop of some kind right at the back door. While sitting on back porch folks were coming through to use the bathroom located right at the edge of our porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun location

Great communication with the host. We had a group of 11 - 6 adults & 5 children. There was plenty of room to spread out. The kids loved playing outside on the little playground. There are 2 bedrooms that can only be accessed through another bedroom. This worked for us but other groups might find it challenging. Overall, a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for leaving the place in such great condition! We would love to host you or your friends anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family summer fun.

The property was unique. It's not the typical cookie cutter house which appealed to us.We had everything we needed. The host was very helpful and informative about places to go and see. The only thing was we wished we would have done prior to the trip was looked up more of the places to visit, waterfalls, swimming areas etc. We did not realize the national forest was so large so we ended up driving alot to some areas. This is no fault of the house we just needed to map things out better for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Good to hear you loved the house! We have some information on our website. Ouachitacampground.com. we are working on a more extensive list and some recommended day trips to hit the most beautiful areas and best food. Do come again and we can help plan a great trip! Renting kayaks for the river or lake really adds some fun too!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean and well stocked!! Good OHV location.

The house is a little quirky in the layout, but worked out fine for us. There are 5 bathrooms (none of which are connected to a bedroom). There are 4 bathroom stalls with doors and 4 showers with doors all in one hallway. This house appears to be an old foster home/school. There are some bedrooms that you have to walk through to get to another bedroom. The house was clean and very well stocked. In a good location for OHV trails and close to the general store for gas etc. We had a nice stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Do come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really interesting place!

The house was exactly as described. I was a little worried about 15 people and only 4 bathrooms but the way it is set up made it work really well. A line of sinks in one spot. And a hallway lined with showers on one side, toilets on the other, all with their own doors. Eccentric is certainly the word for this house and we really enjoyed it. It was clean and had everything you could possibly need. The hot tub was big and worked well. We used the fire pit every evening. The owners were very easy to deal with and there was plenty of room once you look around for our trailers and side by sides. Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Do come again!
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