The Artist Cottage - Retreat

• Relaxing

  Relaxing

  • Guest Colby B.
  • Date of stay 05/24/13
  • Review Submitted 05/29/13
  Unique cottage. Nice place to get away from everything and relax. Road to the cottage is a little sketch, so I recommend bringing a truck/SUV if you have one. Place has everything you need to grill/ cook, just bring the food. Owners seem pretty considerate and allow you to enjoy the peacefulness.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Mill Hollow where the Artists Cottage is located is a quiet country road, there are two accesses, one with 9 tenths of a mile of dirt road, and the other about 200yrds of dirt. You will be given directions for the 200 yrds dirt access, the road is flat with some small pit holes, a easy drive for all types of vehicles.

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• Unique and excellent!

  Unique and excellent!

  • Guest Jillian
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/03/13
  This was perfect for a relaxing, centering vacation. The cabin is actually built into the side of the mountain, with an indoor garden, and it seeps mineral water which is lovely. It was bigger than I expected--there's definitely room for two couples to stay. Downstairs gets a little cool, but you can light a fire in the fireplace. It's on great grounds, we spent the day hiking with our dogs. Watch out for ticks! But overall perfect place, and I will definitely go back again. Thanks Lorna!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Unique and Wonderful!

  Unique and Wonderful!

  • Guest maryandchris1969
  • Date of stay 10/22/12
  • Review Submitted 10/31/12
  This was a wonderful place to stay. It was filled with original, beautiful art! The bed linens were outstanding. The bath had hand done mosaics throughout. Most of the lights were magical as well. There was lots of tile work done by the owners that was priceless! Hand made tables were there too. The kitchen was fully functional and fun. The outside was filled with delights and surprises were everywhere. The horses across the road were fun to watch! It is away from the hustle and bustle of Eureka Springs and is in a world of it's own. It is a great place to stay if you want something out of the ordinary!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Unique and Wonderful!

  Unique and Wonderful!

  • Guest maryandchris1969
  • Date of stay 10/22/12
  • Review Submitted 10/28/12
  This is an outstanding place to stay if you are artistically inclined or enjoy such things! Everywhere you look there is something that has been created by hand or collected for the place. Lorna, the owner, was one of the main creators and her pieces are beautiful and unique! We loved the cottage and the mosaic work was great, the window coverings beautiful, the bed linens wonderful and in all just a great place to go! We loved it totally!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• A wonderful hideaway.

  A wonderful hideaway.

  • Guest The Wilkersons
  • Date of stay 09/09/12
  • Review Submitted 09/16/12
  My husband and I just stayed at the cottage for a week. We were perfectly comfortable, and in fact hardly left the place at all! The bed was totally comfy, the living room homey, and the water hot. We were surprised that we hardly need to run the air at all; it stayed very nice inside with just the windows open. Downstairs especially was always cool, and relaxing. All the furniture was clean, and comfortable. The only little thing was the towels: needing a few more dish towels for the kitchen, (there were two, and one wash rag), we cooked all week so more would be nice, but I just rinsed them in the sink, and sun dried them, no biggie. We also had plenty of bath towels, but only one hand towel and one wash cloth. Again no big deal though, we could have asked for more, but didn't. The bath towels had a weird smell when gotten wet... sort of... wet dog? But that MAY be from the well water so we didn't complain. Water tasted fine, and smelled fine from the tap; a little hard as well water is want to be so bring good conditioner for your hair. :) This isn't a hotel... everything is mix matched, and as good as home. There is a new flat screen t.v. and a dvd player, though we didn't use it much, and the land provided lots of entertainment if you just walked around. We saw TONS of squirrels, and deer, and the little frog and goldfish that inhabit the pond garden by the back door were fun to watch. We could hear bucks fighting at night, and the sound of the antlers crashing was really cool. You are minutes from downtown but it feels like miles away. Lorna and Craig totally respected our privacy, which we liked. :) They were there if we needed them, but didn't bother us at all during our stay; you would have to seek them out if you wanted them, which was perfect for us, cause we are introverts! We got some good painting done there, and some good resting. We had to leave a night early as our baby got a cold, and needed his Mommy, but we will go back in a heartbeat. Worth every penny, and I'd say you'll be pleased if you go to the retreat. If you go into town I DO NOT recommend the Casa Colina Mexican Grill & Cantina, it wasn't very good, and WAY overpriced. $60 for two, no alcoholic drinks or anything! AND they don't take CCs, but charge you to use an ATM on the site. The Harts Market, was AMAZING. Shop there. And the Sparky's Roadhouse Cafe, diner had the best burger I've even eaten, was fast, and ALL the staff were helpful, and smiling.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

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• Not what we expected

  Not what we expected

  • Guest marci
  • Date of stay 07/27/12
  • Review Submitted 08/12/12
  The cottage felt dirty. The upstairs window, by the daybed my daughter slept in, would not close. They supplied a television with VHS tapes, but the tv stopped working on the 2nd day. Normally, we would not care, but since there is nothing to do in Eureka with a teenager at night, it would have been nice to have a TV, maybe with a DVD player so at least you could rent movies. There was trash left outside that smelled really bad. The cottage was peaceful and the scenery was very nice, but if you're looking for a nice, clean accomdation, this is not it. As far as the stay goes, it wasn't terrible, but it was not what we expected.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I am not sure what felt dirty means, the Artists Cottage is a 70 yr old historic, wood and stucco building, the interior is carpet free and floors are sealed poly which are mopped, our house cleaner is very careful about cleaning. The outside garbage can which was not emptied, was a oversite. With all confirmations the renter is given the property manager's land line and cell # should they have any questions or concerns. Upon addressing this review with the manager, I was informed the guests at no time during their stay contacted her to let her know of their concerns, which would have been addressed immediately. I am sorry they did not find what they expected, but a quick call into management would have taken care of their concerns.

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• Great place for relaxing!

  Great place for relaxing!

  • Guest Average Joe
  • Date of stay 07/13/12
  • Review Submitted 08/06/12
  My wife and I (mid-20s) loved staying here. It's on a gravel road in between the business district and the historic downtown area of Eureka Springs, pretty secluded, and very peaceful. The cottage was agreeably cool, even for the high summer temperatures, and we were very comfortable. The living area features an old VCR/TV, so we picked out a few of the VHS tapes in the cottage library to watch. There are a couple bikes that you can borrow from the cottage to ride into town, though I don't recommend using them as transportation, but rather leisure. You'll have quite a bit of fun staying here! (Just don't mind the bugs, keep in mind you're in the country.)

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Amazing visit, phenomonal property!

  Amazing visit, phenomonal property!

  • Guest Young Couple
  • Date of stay 03/17/12
  • Review Submitted 03/24/12
  I can't begin to tell you how enchanting the Artist's Cottage is! The 15 acres it sits on is full of hidden surprises like a pond, springs, an alter, sweat domes, a labyrinth an more. We didn't have enough time during our two day visit to see everything but we hope to return so we can. The cottage itself is beautiful. The downstairs rock wall, the spiral staircase and the folk art placed throughout were absolutely perfect! The owners are very pleasant and sweet. They provided several "little extras" for us (chocolate bar on the pillow, bottle of wine and a very nice card) that made our stay there that much better. We can't wait to return! This is a place we have already recommended to all of our friends and family.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• A charming retreat amidst the bluffs close to town

  A charming retreat amidst the bluffs close to town

  • Guest Amy
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 02/22/12
  This cottage is nestled in the hills and bluffs an easy walk from town. Up the hill from the cottage are hiking trails, meditation areas, and surprises around every corner. The owners live a short walk away and are accessible for advice, information, and to check on your needs as you stay there. The space is lovely, the accomodations comfortable and the decor is eclectic yet soothing. I can't wait to come back to visit Lorna and Trigg again, and to see more of their corner of Eureka Springs. Don't expect hotel-like sameness, and it is an earth conscious place so reminders to turn off lights when not in use are everywhere- as it should be.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Charming and blissful

  Charming and blissful

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 12/30/11
  • Review Submitted 01/03/12
  We celebrated New Years at this beautiful cottage. It was much more than we expected. The cottage is full of eclectic art and a true oasis. We loved the natural stone wall with seeping spring water on the lower level. We were afforded 100% privacy, and still so close to "town." The bedroom has a fantastic balcony I must see with full foliage. The queen bed was very comfortable. We arrived to a bottle of sparkling wine and glasses for New Years. The owners truly have thought of everything. This is a must-stay. The only thing lacking was more time to enjoy this jewel.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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Fees:

• Pet Fee: $10 + tax
• additional guests: $39 + tax
• Tax Rate 8.5%

Cancellation policy:

We are a small, privately-owned business and due to our small size, cancellations impact us significantly. A last minute cancellation gives us little chance of filling your space. For this reason we uphold a strict policy. * Lodging Reservations by individuals or groups must be canceled 30 days prior to the arrival date for a refund (minus $25.00 processing fee). If cancellation is made less than 30 days before your reservation date you will forfeit the full payment of one night or one-half of the reserved stay, whichever is greater. If cancellation is made less than 14 days before your reservation date you will forfeit the full payment of your stay. A $25 booking fee will be deducted from your deposit for all cancellations. * No refunds are available for early departures or no shows.

If you have any questions please contact the owner.