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Secluded Area on Upper Kings River @ Chimney Mill Cabin. . . Quiet & Peaceful

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Chimney Mill Cabin -- close by Kings River Falls
Screened-in porch of cabin.
Ramp at back of cabin located on side with screened-in porch.
Ramp at back of cabin.
Porch swing with several chairs on screened-in porch-side door into living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Witter, AR
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail
  • Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Area on Upper Kings River @ Chimney Mill Cabin. . . Quiet & Peaceful

Chimney Mill Cabin is located in a secluded and remote area at the upper head of Kings River, high in the beautiful mountains of Madison County. Our cabin is surrounded by a peaceful, quiet setting, that introduces you to the sound of the river and abundance of nature. Sitting on the wrap-around porch, enjoying the quiet tranquility in the natural wilderness area--relatively untouched by man--brings a feeling of peace and contentment and makes one not want to leave.

Chimney Mill Cabin is named for the old grist mill that once stood at Kings River Falls. The cabin will accommodate 8 overnight guests in 2 king beds, 1 queen bed, 1 futon bed, and 2 and 1/2 baths. It features a fully equipped kitchen, large farm table in dining area seats 10, second table seats 4, kitchen island seats 4, electric fireplace, Dish Satellite Service, and wrap-around porch (the south side is screened in). Wrap-around porch has several chairs and tables that allows one to sit and enjoy the wildlife and listen to the river. The cabin is only a few feet from Kings River close to the Buffalo National River Area and many well-known hiking trails. This is the perfect place for hikers to enjoy the popular hiking trails in this area.

AMENITIES

Fully Equipped Kitchen
Electric Fireplace
Dish Satellite Service
TVs in all Bedrooms
Bed & Bath Linens
Washer & Dryer
Laundry & Dish Detergent
Paper Products
Charcoal Grill (Will need to furnish charcoal and lighter fluid)
DVDs/VHS
Wildlife Watching
Star Gazing
Fire pit with limited wood

1 Hour away from Buffalo National River Activities

Hiking
* Hawksbill Crag
* Glory Hole
* Lost Valley

Canoeing
* Boxley
* Ponca
* Steel Creek
* Kyle's Landing

Elk Viewing
* Boxley
* Ponca

Time has changed many things, but not the beauty of the Kings River area. The river still tumbles clear and pure over the rocks. Several smaller waterfalls lead the way to the largest fall known as "Kings River Falls." The old grist mill, known as Chimney Mill, once stood where Kings River Falls is located. Here the water cascades over the rocks into a pool of clear blue-green water. This is an ideal location for those who love to hike and see the "beauty of the wilderness." Kings River Falls area is a hiker's paradise.

Property manager

Jerry and Joan Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 2 and under are free
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING in the cabin.
No dirty dishes left in sink—will be charged extra if housekeeping has to do dirty dishes.
No smoking on screened-in porch— smoking only allowed on front porch.
There will be an additional charge for every guests after 2. $20.00 + tax per person per night. Maximum of only 10 guests are allowed at the cabin.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Witter

Located in Witter, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Ozark National Forest and Buffalo National River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lost Valley Hiking Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Witter, AR

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Area on Upper Kings River @ Chimney Mill Cabin. . . Quiet & Peaceful pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Area on Upper Kings River @ Chimney Mill Cabin. . . Quiet & Peaceful?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Area on Upper Kings River @ Chimney Mill Cabin. . . Quiet & Peaceful?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Area on Upper Kings River @ Chimney Mill Cabin. . . Quiet & Peaceful located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cabin is steps from Ozark National Forest and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from White River. Buffalo National River and Lost Valley State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Great cabin

Very spacious and clean. Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

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

Amazing!

Exceeded every expectation!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan H.

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

Wonderful escape

This was our second time at the Chimney Mill Cabin. The beautify of the property is unmatched, great place for a weekend getaway. We will be booking our next stay soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie C.

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

Absolutely stunning

We absolutely loved our stay and will be back. The screened in porch was the perfect spot to cozy up with a blanket and read a book. We brought corn hole tables and played on the side porch with ease. The kids loved playing in the stream and making s'mores in the camp fire. We were prepared for no cell service at the cabin, enjoyed it, but be prepared for no cell service on the way out to the cabin as well. The beds were comfortable, the cabin was clean and spacious, you're able to use the washer and dryer and they have a charcoal grill available to use as well. There's nothing bad to say about this place, we were sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine A.

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

Family vacation

Another wonderful stay at a beautiful cabin and property. Wonderful hosts to rent from. Everything was perfect. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Another amazing stay

We have been coming here every year for many years and it is always a trip we look forward to. Peace, calm, and beauty surround you in this wonderful place and we can't wait to come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent M.

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

Kings River Falls

Great location to enjoy Kings River Falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S., Austin, Texas, USA

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

Wonderful relaxation

Another fantastic stay at one of our favorite places to visit. Hiking on trail, visiting the waterfall and enjoying the peace and quiet, we can’t wait to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S., Arnold, MO, USA

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

A Lovely, Quiet Cabin

This was our second stay at Chimney Mill Cabin--and it won't be our last. Our family loves the remote location and the peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Wonderful, Peaceful, Relaxing place!

We came to stay for a couple days off-grid, and it was so wonderful! Everything was very clean and comfortable! Host was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Even Better than Advertised

Such an incredible stay - the pictures don’t do this cabin justice. It’s so comfortable, clean, and nicely decorated. We had a great time and actually got engaged there this past weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amber L.

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

Amazing view

Amazing views and overall great place to stay. No cell service which was nice to not be bothered, but would be nice to have atleast wifi to set the gps in the car without having to go all the way into town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Peaceful Hideaway

Such a great place to enjoy the quiet space from a busy life. The babbling brook and open fields of nature surround a screened in porch retreat. Take a easy home along the King's River Trail to see God's handiwork.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Perfect!!!!

This property is Amazing!! Beautiful, super clean, and the owners have thought of every little thing u might need for your stay. The Kings River Falls is an easy hike/trail, the falls and pool below are gorgeous!! Can’t wait to go back for another cousins reunion
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

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

Perfect place for family

Super clean. Great set up. Swimming hole at the falls is really nice! Would have no reason not to return. Thanks again, Jerry and Joan for providing a great place to spend time with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather I.

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

Louisiana vacationers

We enjoyed the place and the scenery is breath taking will return on day. The only downfall is the road is not too good. Otherwise we loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Peaceful cabin

Chimney Mill Cabin is the prefect place to get away from it all. There are hiking trails located nearby if you want some adventure, but if staying in and resting and relaxing is more your style, this cabin is perfect for you. This is our second time staying here and the owners go above and beyond to make sure everything is clean and well stocked. Thanks for a great few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Peaceful place

This is a beautiful place to stay and enjoy the peace of nature while you’re there. The house is very comfortable and the porches are the perfect place to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Great home base for getting out and exploring many hiking options that are in the area. Highly recommend if you want to get away from all the daily distractions and enjoy some peaceful time with friends or family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H., Panama City

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

Sweet fall serenity

Perfect timing for fall colors. So secluded, it offered a perfect opportunity to work on my writing without disruption. This was my third time at the cabin and I hope there will be more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Relaxing and fun

Beautiful views in every direction. Great hiking and swimming. No cell coverage or internet (a huge plus!). Daily sightings of musk rats, rabbits and deer. Choruses of birds and tapestries of clouds. The cabin is relaxing and roomy even for my family of 8. The dining room table is just the best.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Peaceful and Secluded Getaway without Sacrificing Comfort

This place is my favorite to unwind and relax from the stresses of life. You can just feel the stress leave as you sit on the porch with a cup of coffee and listen to the sounds of the water. The wildlife love to put on a show as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taron S.

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

Pictures don’t do it justice

Our group had the absolute best time on this property. The cleanliness, the details and all the extra effort the hosts put into this property were amazing. The pictures don’t do it justice and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Disconnect to connect

This property is one of my favorites because we got married here but also because there isn’t any cell signal or WiFi here. Being disconnected from technology helps to focus on being present and connecting with the people you’re with! I also love how close it is to hiking and water. This was our third trip and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Cabin in the woods

We had a wonderful time enjoying the cabin. Note that the upstairs 3rd bedroom is a loft without a door and the bottom two bedrooms have a Jack/Jill bathroom. The house had everything supplied we could possibly need and kids loved the creek right outside. Cabin was close to all the UTV trails we wanted to do and we will be back once the weather warms up.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki I.

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

Peaceful getaway

We had a wonderful 3rd stay at this beautiful property. Hiking down the river with the cooler weather was very enjoyable. And spotting the local animal life from the beautiful porch with no interruptions from work/email was just what we needed. Already planning for our next adventure here. Everything was perfect, the cabin gorgeous with everything we needed and the property very well kept. Thank you for checking on us and being available if we should need anything, but especially sharing your amazing cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jerry and Joan Johnson

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We both grew up in this area. Both families' ancestors came to this area in the late 1800 and early 1900s. We retired from our job about 2 years ago. My husband retired from trucking and I from teaching. We finished building our cabin in October 2014. We wanted something to help supplement our retirement years and allow others to enjoy the beauty and quietness of the area.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I inherited this land from my step-mother and dad after their deaths. My step-mother lived on this place for 62 years--10 years as a widower. She and my dad lived here together for 22 years. This piece of land has a lot of historical ties to this part of the area. This area has long been visited by many who loved to hike and see the natural beauty of the wilderness area--relatively untouched by man.

What makes this property unique

Chimney Mill Cabin is located by the historical, old homestead known as the Squire Burton Williams Homeplace. Looking out from the wrap-around porch, you can see the old house and cemetery, which is the resting place for many who helped settle this rugged area of Madison County.

We have added several items to the cabin that makes it a unique and special place--the old Kings River Falls sign that used to be at the old parking lot (a head board for the bed upstairs), old gate from the garden spot (headboard in the green room), old barn wood (used for kitchen cabinets and island) from the old barn that once stood where the cabin is today, the old kitchen sink and white cabinet was my grandmother's and the fireplace mantle was a hewed log from the old barn. The porch swing also has special meaning--retirement gift from my coworkers, when I retired from teaching. As you can see, this cabin has a lot of unique features that makes it a special place for our family.

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English

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