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Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!

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A single-story house with a front porch, a small garden with various plants and flowers, and a gravel driveway.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, window, and ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a floral quilted bedspread, two bedside lamps, a wall clock, and a wooden door.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, an air conditioner, and a window with a view of trees.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, mirror, and a wooden door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ouachita National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Story, AR
  • Place, Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ouachita
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Springs National Park
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Story

Story is home to this cottage. Mountain Harbor Marina and Turtle Cove Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Travelling with kids? Consider Gee & Dee Crystal and Wegner Crystal Mines.
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Story, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Mountain Harbor Marina - 30 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Hot Springs National Park - 54 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairyette - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪270 Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Diamante - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! on 10 Mar 2027 start from £187, 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 at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Story cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Gee & Dee Crystal and River Bluff Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay here we love it
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful and peaceful cottage!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! I liked there was a place to park the boat and turn it around when needed. Everything was very clean and very thoughtfully put together. Very close to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin that was perfect for 2 couples!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was better than expected. Great all the way around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful very cozy, and the beds were awesome slept very comfortable enjoyed the outside yard and patio I was very pleased
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and extremely clean, perfect for a long weekend! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property, good location for privacy to enjoy the forest right at your door. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for spending your getaway with us at Shady Pines Cottage! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precious cabin. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Thank you so much, Daina, for choosing Shady Pines Cottage for your getaway! We hope that you enjoyed your trip and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us and our pets and great location for us to visit the crystal mines and also there was a place for us to clean our crystals.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us for your getaway!! We hope you stay safe and well, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!! 🤗
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a quiet calm place, them this would be it. Grocery store is close by. We were 4 humans & 2 chewinnies and its plenty of space. Host response was fast. River access is very close by if you want to go fishing. Not very far from Hot Springs if you want to get a nice dinner. The place was clean and plenty of pots and pans if you want to cook something. One thing is animals are not allowed on furniture to keep nice for other occupants. Wild in Hot Springs we got a doggie bed from Five Below easy solution that we left behind for others to use. This is a great place to stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, awesome, home away from home.We would give this a 10 star if possible. One of the most wonderful places we have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful week and our hosts were very helpful and ensured everything was perfect for our stay. Will definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is peaceful and tranquil. The house is well equipped with everything we needed. The host was responsive with a couple of things we needed help with. A highlight was having both a hummingbird and a pileated woodpecker just off of the back patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet location with all the amenities we needed: Complete kitchen with many dishes, appliances, and utensils; full-size washer and dryer; lovely covered patio with seating; Smart TV with wi-fi and comfy chairs; soap and conditioner in the showers. We prepared all but two of our meals during our 10-day stay in the cabin and it worked out very well.
Kitchen with side-by-side fridge with ice, electric range, microwave, dishwasher, toaster oven, electric griddle, drip coffee maker, slow cooker, blender, and deep fryer.
From kitchen looking toward living area. Front door on right, door to patio on left.
From living room looking toward kitchen. Two recliners, sofa, and Smart TV.
Shower in Primary/Master bath
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean. Quiet place plenty of room to walk dogs. Inside home well kept not a thing wrong I could find we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting

Being able to wake up and go have my coffee on a covered patio with ceiling fans to keep cool despite the summer heat. Even in the middle of the day with temps hitting 98, I was so comfortable. My oldest marveled over the beautiful kitchen, and we all had a great time being able to clean our crystals off from Wegner Mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for choosing, Shady Pines Cottage for your getaway! I am so glad that you were able to enjoy your crystal searching and enjoying a place to clean them in, and relax and enjoy the local scenery! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get-away

We loved our stay at Shady Pines! The location is nice and close to Mt Ida, but far enough out of town to be super quiet and peaceful. The beds were both very comfortable and the rooms both had plenty of space to settle into. The chest of drawers in both rooms were both more than enough for our clothes as well and didn't even needs the closet. The bathrooms were well done, had solid water pressure and had enough space. The kitchen was nice, had plenty of counter space and covered everything we needed for our stay. The living room was very comfortable, I loved those recliners!We really enjoyed the outdoor space as well. There was a good table and 4 chairs for playing games and having a few drinks on the porch. We didn't use the BBQ grill, but it looked like a solid option as well. The crystal washing table was a nice touch as we picked up a few on our hikes. Also, if you're into stargazing or astrophotography, the night sky here is fantastic. We couldn't have been happier with our stay. It's a beautiful space that felt very warm and inviting. We'll definitely book this one again on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect location for all kinds of adventures and all the comforts of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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