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The Hiker Hut ~ Private Hideaway with Direct Trail Access Bordering Ozark Nat'l

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Welcome to the Hiker Hut!
The living area is open to the kitchen
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Prepare meals in the well-stocked kitchen with a new gas range
The sleeper sofa offers additional sleeping

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mountain View, Arkansas
    Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn
    22 min drive
    Ozark Folk Center State Park
    23 min drive
    Blanchard Springs Caverns
    34 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Hiker Hut ~ Private Hideaway with Direct Trail Access Bordering Ozark Nat'l

Summary:
Bordered by Ozark National Forest, the Hiker Hut is perfect for those who want to get away from it all. Whether you chill by a fire in the natural stone fire pit, cozy up to the indoor fireplace or head out on the trails that are accessible just out the door you'll find the peace you crave. Just 15 minutes from town, the Hiker Hut is an nature lover's retreat.

The Space:
The Hut is dog friendly with a $50 pet fee. (max 2) House rules for dogs apply.

What we provide-
~linens and towels
~cookware and servingware
~kitchen basics
~soap and shampoo
~starter kit of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and garbage bags
~firewood- BYO kindling
~the coffeemaker is a standard drip machine, filters provided
~the grill is propane
~there is a very small stacked washer dryer unit
~fireplace is propane

There is no cell service at the cabin, and you will most likely lose service on the highway on your way in. Enable wifi calling on your phone and save provided driving directions before arrival. There is a landline phone for local calls and emergencies.

The Neighborhood:
The Hut is bordered by Nat'l forest on one side and private land on the other. Please see maps in the cabin for details on accessing trails and be mindful of neighboring land.

Getting Around:
Just 15 minutes from town, the Hut is located at the end of a privately maintained gravel road. Please drive slowly on Old Hwy 5 as you may meet another car and will need to pass by carefully. Livingston Creek is crossed by bridge to reach the cabin. In times of extreme rainfall the creek may be over the bridge, making the cabin inaccessible. I will advise you in advance if I feel this is something that might be an issue during your stay.

Other Things to Note:
Rental Rules

~Primary guest must be age 25 or older

~Check in is 4:00 PM-10PM / Check out is 11:00 AM

~No Smoking in or near the Cabin

~Dogs are allowed, with Pet Fee

~No loud noise or parties

~Absolutely no UTV's, ATV’s, Trailers, or Campers allowed

~Number of guests cannot exceed the maximum occupancy as stated in the listing

~It should be noted that our properties are located in a rural and, in some cases, remote area of the Ozarks, where you will find many different forms of wildlife. Raccoons, deer, mice, snakes, eagles, wild hogs, black bear, skunks, and opossums are common, and may be a nuisance at certain times of the year. Other pests such as ants, wasps, mosquitos, spiders, bees, flies, and gnats also live nearby. Each property has a regular/quarterly pest control device, but we cannot guarantee against Guests seeing any animals or pests during their stay and no refunds will be made for this.

Interaction with Guests:
I'm available by call, text, or email from 9AM-9PM.

Property manager

Emily, Owner of Fireside Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Mountain View

Mountain View is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ozark Folk Center State Park and Blanchard Springs Caverns, while Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn and Cash's White River Theater are cultural highlights.
Map
Mountain View, Arkansas

What's nearby

  • Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn - 22 min drive
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park - 23 min drive
  • Cash's White River Theater - 24 min drive
  • The Old Mill - 26 min drive
  • Blanchard Springs Caverns - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anglers Steakhouse & Catfish - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Catfish Wharf - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Go Kart - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Catfish Wharf - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hiker Hut ~ Private Hideaway with Direct Trail Access Bordering Ozark Nat'l pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hiker Hut ~ Private Hideaway with Direct Trail Access Bordering Ozark Nat'l ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hiker Hut ~ Private Hideaway with Direct Trail Access Bordering Ozark Nat'l ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hiker Hut ~ Private Hideaway with Direct Trail Access Bordering Ozark Nat'l located?

Situated in Mountain View, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ozark Folk Center State Park, Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn, and Cash's White River Theater. Loco Ropes! and Brickshy's Backstreet Theater are also within 12 mi (20 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

Shay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Getaway
Loved being secluded and having everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ND P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eclipse Visit
Such a cute little property. Lots of natural beauty and easy trails with everything we needed to enjoy our total eclipse visit. Emily was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KayC W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Peacefulness
We came into town for the weekend. GPS took us straight to the location but we were able to follow the turn by turn directions given to us. Absolutely beautiful landscape and cabin. Picture perfect. Everything we needed was there. They even made sire turn the air on for us. We didnt want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway in the mountains
Adorable cabin in the middle of the woods. You can access trails right outside the cabin and walk to a stream. We took our dog and she loved it too! My six year old didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
This cabin is perfectly located off the beaten path but still close to in-town amenities. Plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy but also recommend sitting on the front porch and taking in the natural beauty and sounds of surrounding nature.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geritt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Great when you can walk out the back door and explore the wilderness. Hidden gem just outside of Mountain View. Looking forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work weekend
This cabin was a great place to land as I worked on Sylamore wildlife management area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sooo Relaxing!
This cabin is absolutely lovely. The location was perfect. We spent the mornings hiking (before it got too hot!), the afternoons napping, reading or exploring the surrounding towns. We did walk down to the creek via the old logging road. Pup had a great time cooling off in the water. Directions to get there were very easy to follow (and I am directionally challenged) Check in was a breeze. Emily stayed in contact via email. Let's us know of a possible power outage due to maintenance that might effect us but it was all good. Had a most enjoyable tme!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wooded Haven
The Hiker Hut was an amazing property to stay at. Seclusion but not cut off from the modern amenities. Our kids loved exploring the outdoors and hiking to the creek. Emily was a great host and we will definitely be visiting one of the Riverside Retreats again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arkansas Vacation
This place was amazing!!! The cabin is beautiful, very clean, and was extremely well stocked. We loved our stay!! The fire pit was our favorite spot, and the hummingbird on the front porch was so adorable! If you want peace and beauty go to this cabin! I had never been to the mountains, and this place made me want to move there. Thank you soooo much!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
Cozy cabin away from everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiker trip
My husband and I typically like to camp for vacations but decided we wanted more creature comforts this time. We couldn’t have found anything better! This area was close enough to a small town but remote enough to feel lost in nature. We were able to roam the multitude of hikes close by (literally out the back door) as well as those more well known/travelled. Then every evening come back to most charming home with every amenity and comfort. Emily was very helpful and responsive (including when we got a flat tire!). I wish all traveling ended up this perfect! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Weekend
Just what we needed for a quick weekend getaway. Everything was easy--directions to property and check in were a breeze. Close to Blanchard Springs and hiking trails. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

scott c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway!
As described, great spot with a hiking trail steps from the door, great setup in back with fire pit, will definitely stay again. Dry county so bring your own booze or drive 25 mins north to the liquor store and/or Norfork Brewery. Sleeper sofa is predictably uncomfortable but I’ve yet to find one in 40+ years that isn’t. Great communication from owner as well, very responsive and very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Perfection
This was our second visit to Mountain View but first time at the Hiker Hut. We absolutely fell in love with the hut. We loved the location which was tucked back in the woods but only a short drive to area amenities. It's evident the host has put a lot of thought into what guests may need/want during their stay. We are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hideaway
My wife and I launched day trips to several locations in North Arkansas from the Hikers Hut and returned in the evening to enjoy quiet time around the outdoor fire pit. Use of the fire pit was easy as firewood was provided. I also took advantage of the hiking trials that are quite literally outside the back door of the cabin, and could have hiked several more days just on those trails. The cabin was 'off the grid' but has excellent internet connectivity that allowed us to 'plug in' as we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a Great Time
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hut. If you are looking for a great, remote location to enjoy the outdoors, this is the place for you. Our communications with Emily were great - she made everything easy. The only downside is the limited storage for our clothes. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for!
Fun trip! We came for a unplugged weekend for some family time and had a great time. The listing was as described, great communication from the owner, everything was clean, and it was super helpful to have suggestions for things to go and places to go. We’d definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and serene
To say it was great cabin is a huge understatement. We loved it as soon as we pulled up, and we arrived in the dark. The interior was so warm, cozy and inviting, very well planned all throughout. The outdoor spaces were so beautiful and quiet and very private. Everything was done very professionally. We also enjoyed exploring the Mointain View community and meeting very talented people at the Park Pickin’. Visiting with the locals was a real blessing to us. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Me time
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Retreat
We had the best time staying here a couple of nights! It was our first family get away with our 1 year old, and it was the perfect space for all we needed. Great recommendations were left and easy communication with the host. We look forward to another trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great weekend. We will be back forsure
Great cabin in the woods
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Basel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mountain cabin with direct access to trails.
Our stay at this property was excellent. The property manager was very helpful and communicative, providing great directions to reach the property. The cabin itself was very clean and ripe with amenities. We enjoyed the propane grill and campfire ring. There are many miles of beautiful hiking trails directly accessible from the cabin. The manager provided a great information sheet with directions to trails.

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, secluded cabin!
We loved our time at the Hiker Hut! It is a beautifully decorated, very comfortable cabin with many amenities... great fire put outside with plenty of fire wood, cabin looks either new or totally redone, TV with Roku access, fast internet, and easy to work with owner who immediately gets back to you with answers and who gave excellent directions to a very secluded cabin. Thanks for a great visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded cabin
As listed, cosy cabin with all necessary amenities,, easy access to blue trail. Would stay again.

About the host

Hosted by Emily, Owner of Fireside Retreats

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Hi! I'm Emily, owner of Fireside Retreats in Mountain View. I invite you to come on down and explore my favorite corner of the Ozarks. Whether you're looking for a launch pad for adventure or a soft place to land when your soul needs to recharge, we've got what you need!

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