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Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA"

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Fully stocked kitchen
Exterior detail
Living room with 50"flat screen and full size pull out sleeper sofa. Internet
50"TV with over 100 channels many in HD, Blu-ray player, internet, movies, book
Living room with 50"flat screen and full size pull out sleeper sofa. Internet

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Cotter, AR
  • Place, Bull Shoals-White River State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo National River
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo River State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA"

This is a beautiful vacation rental home in the heart of Cotter, Arkansas, the "Trout Capital USA," home of the gorgeous White River. Cotter is a historical rail road town and the rail is still in operation today. This is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath house. You will be just a short distance to some of the best trout fishing on the White River. 2 min. to Cotter Big Spring Park and boat launch, 15 min to Bull Shoals Lake, about 20 minutes to Norfork Lake and about 30 minutes to the Buffalo River. You can see the location of the house on the map or Google maps. The house has been remodeled and is well stocked. Master bedroom has a very comfortable king size bed and has a 32" flat screen TV. The 2nd bedroom also has a 32" flat screen, reclining chair that is great for reading or napping , full size bed and twin bunk. Living room has a full size pull out bed and a 50" flat screen TV. Other amenities include cable TV with over 100 channels, internet, books, DVD/Blue-ray player, movies, games, fully equipped kitchen, coffee. Outback you have a large outdoor covered patio with a gas grill, table and chairs. Out the front door you will find a nice covered porch with a large wooden rocking chair and sitting chairs. Parking is street level in front of house or parking in rear of house with easy stroll to back door and much more. You will want to pack your camera for all the beautiful scenery, wildlife and of course for when you catch that record trout. We are also located near Bull Shoals Lake, Buffalo National River, Norfork Lake and Norfork River. If you have any questions about our property or the area please reach out to me. I would love to help you with any questions you may have.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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 or vaping in house. Outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash dry and put away dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 955491
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
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

Cotter

Located in Cotter, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White River and Buffalo National River. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and cave exploring nearby.
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Cotter, AR

What's nearby

  • Crooked Creek - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bull Shoals-White River State Park - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock - 27 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Buffalo National River - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Buffalo River State Park - 41 min drive - 54.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bean Barn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA"?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA" on Nov 15, 2026 start from $107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA"?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cotter Rock Cottage, Historic Cotter AR. Near River "Trout Capital USA" located?

Located in the heart of Cotter, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from White River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Crooked Creek and Big Creek Golf and Country Club. Ozark Rock & Gem and Yellvile Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Called prior to checking in. Very welcoming
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host called me to make sure everything was OK. I had stayed there several times before and have always found it to be excellent for my needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny F.

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

Wonderful time

Amazing time as always! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Enjoyed stay

Nicely remodeled house
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Can’t wait to go back

Great local fishing guides as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great stay

Quiet neighborhood and well equipped house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your stay. We take great pride in providing a clean, well stocked and affordable vacation home for our guests. We are so happy you enjoyed your time and we look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

short stay

nice location, excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
We hope your next stay is a little longer so you have plenty of time to catch the big one. Thank you for choosing us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassy P.

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

Perfect Location

We stayed for the White River marathon! It was perfectly located to the race start and central to a lot of great food! It was a nice place ans just big enough!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cotter Rock Cottage is my second home. When I come to trout fish in Cotter, Arkansas, this cottage is where I want to be for my trip and for the entire Cotter, Arkansas experience. Super clean cottage and extremely comfortable. I'm at ease as soon as I'm inside the door. I love staying at this cottage. All the amenities you want and more. Joey thinks of everything and is super available to help with anything you need and always wants me to have a great stay at the cottage. You will enjoy your stay and your soul will be refreshed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

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

Great set-up for a fishing getaway

Hope to return here for another fishing getaway on the White River!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cameron c.

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

Great stay

Great
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cute and clean little cottage was perfect for our trip to the Cotter area. It had everything we needed and the host was fantastic. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

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

Great place for a quiet get away

This is a great place for a couple or small family looking for a quiet place to get away and enjoy the White or Buffalo river. The place is very nice and off the beaten path for those looking to escape for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2020
Thank you for the kind review. We take great pride in making Cotter Rock Cottage a clean, relaxing home away from home. Cotter is a quiet little fishing town located near the world famous White River. We are blessed to be so close to two lakes, three rivers and creeks.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely little home the traintracks were the only problem i had
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

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

Joey, the Owner, is a customer service guru

Very comfortable accommodations with easy access to area attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for the compliment. I do my best to give every guest a 5 star experience . My Grandfather told me to always give my best and I really try to live up to that. See you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri H.

Very nice cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is quaint and a lot of history in it. The furnishings were comfortable and very homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for choosing us for your choice as a home away from home. We hope you made many memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great Little Place

All that you can ask for. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen, and lounge area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

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

Great location for White River

Very clean, comfortable & well supplied.Joey was an excellent host. Very responsive & helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Nice cottage close to river

Nice Cottage close to the white river and Cotter bridge.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great place for a Cotter getaway

The Rock Cottage was a great place to stay while in Cotter. The cottage was clean and had everything you need for your stay. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2024
Thank you Michael. We have tried to think of everything to make Cotter Rock Cottage an exceptional place to stay with more than expected amenities. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Family Vacation

House was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

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

Quiet and clean

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Check in/out was simple. We were visiting family in the area and this was so much more comfortable than a hotel room. Thank you for such a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william L.

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

laid back

will stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your time while staying at Cotter Rock Cottage. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great weekend stay!

Very nice stone house in the historic district. Easy access to the river and downtown. House was very clean, convenient, and well equipped. We will definitely will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great house for a stay in Cotter. The host is awesome and is easy to contact if needed. We were there for the White River Marathon and some Trout fishing and the location could not have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Joey Shaw

Host profile image
Hi! I'm Joey; I live with my wife Chrystal, daughter Kylee and son Kaleb and we love living in Cotter! We have family roots that run deep in this beautiful area. My great great grandmother was Native American and came to this area by the way of the Trail of Tears. My grandmother was born and raised in Cotter, and my wife's family also has deep roots. Most of her family have been guiding trout fisherman up and down the crystal clear waters of the White River for over 40 years. Cotter truly is a peaceful, gorgeous place that once you visit you will not want to leave. I would love to talk with you and answer any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

COTTER ROCK COTTAGE ROCKS!
This Historic town and house mean a lot to our family, and we have taken great pride in remodeling the house to make it special. We love living in Cotter, love this house, love sharing it and hope you will love it as much as we do. We hope you come and make many unforgettable memories to cherish as we have.

Thank you,
The Shaw Family

What makes this property unique

This house and area have many simple yet unique benefits. The house dates back to the early 30's, is stone and has beautiful white stone arches that resemble our Historic. R. M. Ruthven Rainbow Arch Bridge. Photographers and painters have taken the opportunity to using the home as a subject of their art. We have taken many family photos on the front steps as have people passing by. The tree in the front yard is a favorite of the kids and a great photo op for Mom, Dad, Grandparents, family and friends. The front porch is great for morning coffee and relaxing. The White River is just 2 min. away, Cotter Big Spring Park is 2 minute away with many offerings; swimming hole, boat launch, picnic area, playground, and the Anglin-Tinnon Railroad Workers' Memorial. There is a two-mile walking trail that begins at the park and runs upstream along the White River to Denton Ferry, a part of the Trail of Tears. There is also a bike trail, basketball court, volley ball, baseball field, pavilion, caves along the walking trail, and much more. Oh! Let's not forget about the White River. One of the most memorable sites in Cotter is the R. M. Ruthven Rainbow Arch Bridge. Dedicated in 1930, the bridge spans the White River and is on the National Historic Register.

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