8/10 Good
Laurie g.
3 Apr, 2019
Springbreak Stay
Laurie g.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Entire home
Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pencil Bluff, AR
- Place, Dragover Recreation Area12 min drive
- Place, River Bluff Recreation Area14 min drive
- Place, Lake Ouachita20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
+1
1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Magnolia Cabin - On the Ouachita river
A 2 bedroom, 2 bath home away from home, this bungalow features a lovely, private yard, deck with river views and hot tub, charcoal grill, private outdoor fire pit, and indoor wood-burning stove
Bedroom 1 - King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Two twin-over-full bunk beds
The Magnolia has a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, Limited Wifi, and DirecTV.
-Vintage, wood-burning stove and whiskey-barrel checkerboard -Come unplug with us and Roast marshmallows under a star-studded sky away from city lights and traffic
-Pet Friendly-$40 per stay per pet. Must be leashed outside of cabin, and friendly with other dogs and people.
-On-site canoe, kayak, and river tube rentals and shuttles
-On site canoeing, kayaking, river tubing, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, tether ball. Near crystal mining, horseback riding, biking, hiking, ATV trails. Shuttle service available.
-Canoeing the Ouachita River at any time of the year offers visitors a chance to view towering rocky bluffs and riverbanks sprinkled with wild flowers while winding through the rugged and undeveloped National Forest. The pleasant temperatures and brilliant seasonal color displays of fall and spring, the cooling and refreshing effect of moving water and shade trees during the heat of summer, make March to November the most popular times to enjoy this trip. The family-friendly river flows casually past massive rock bluffs shaded by tree-lined banks and slopes.
-Free of commercial development, the Ouachita is a gentle river with occasional Class I-II rapids separated by flat-water pools. Fishing is excellent, with an abundance of bass (mostly smallmouth, largemouth and spotted), bluegill, catfish, green and longear sunfish, walleye and any number of other species.
-Mother Nature blessed the Ouachita Mountains with the most beautiful quartz crystal in the world. Mount Ida is known as the "Quartz Crystal Capital of the World". We welcome all rock hounds, both amateur and professional, no crystal cleaning allowed in cabin though and please do not leave us your crystals :)
-Womble Trail, Ouachita Trail, and Lake Ouachita Vista Trail are nearby EPIC mountain biking and hiking trails. There are other secluded, forest trails such as Fourche Mountain Trail, available for exploring on your ATVs. Just a few feet away from your cabin are short trails into the National Forest.
]-We are located near one of the darkest sky places in Arkansas and you can easily see the Milky Way. You will see fireflies in season and you might catch sight of an occasional Bald Eagle, Blue Heron or Road Runner.
We live on site in our home/office and are available to assist you if you need help with anything :)
No smoking inside the cabin.
Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 7 AM
Bedroom 1 - King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Two twin-over-full bunk beds
The Magnolia has a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, Limited Wifi, and DirecTV.
-Vintage, wood-burning stove and whiskey-barrel checkerboard -Come unplug with us and Roast marshmallows under a star-studded sky away from city lights and traffic
-Pet Friendly-$40 per stay per pet. Must be leashed outside of cabin, and friendly with other dogs and people.
-On-site canoe, kayak, and river tube rentals and shuttles
-On site canoeing, kayaking, river tubing, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, tether ball. Near crystal mining, horseback riding, biking, hiking, ATV trails. Shuttle service available.
-Canoeing the Ouachita River at any time of the year offers visitors a chance to view towering rocky bluffs and riverbanks sprinkled with wild flowers while winding through the rugged and undeveloped National Forest. The pleasant temperatures and brilliant seasonal color displays of fall and spring, the cooling and refreshing effect of moving water and shade trees during the heat of summer, make March to November the most popular times to enjoy this trip. The family-friendly river flows casually past massive rock bluffs shaded by tree-lined banks and slopes.
-Free of commercial development, the Ouachita is a gentle river with occasional Class I-II rapids separated by flat-water pools. Fishing is excellent, with an abundance of bass (mostly smallmouth, largemouth and spotted), bluegill, catfish, green and longear sunfish, walleye and any number of other species.
-Mother Nature blessed the Ouachita Mountains with the most beautiful quartz crystal in the world. Mount Ida is known as the "Quartz Crystal Capital of the World". We welcome all rock hounds, both amateur and professional, no crystal cleaning allowed in cabin though and please do not leave us your crystals :)
-Womble Trail, Ouachita Trail, and Lake Ouachita Vista Trail are nearby EPIC mountain biking and hiking trails. There are other secluded, forest trails such as Fourche Mountain Trail, available for exploring on your ATVs. Just a few feet away from your cabin are short trails into the National Forest.
]-We are located near one of the darkest sky places in Arkansas and you can easily see the Milky Way. You will see fireflies in season and you might catch sight of an occasional Bald Eagle, Blue Heron or Road Runner.
We live on site in our home/office and are available to assist you if you need help with anything :)
No smoking inside the cabin.
Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 7 AM
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
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Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
NO children under 13 in hot tub
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Pencil Bluff
Pencil Bluff is home to this holiday home. 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 Dragover Recreation Area. Nirvana Star Farms and Gee & Dee Crystal are also worth visiting. Canoeing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Pencil Bluff, AR
What's nearby
- Dragover Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
- River Bluff Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
- Fulton Branch Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
- Nirvana Star Farms - 17 min drive - 22.5 km
- Lake Ouachita - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
Restaurants
- La Pasadita - 11 min drive
- Yellow Store - 6 min drive
- P & R Dairy & Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
8.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jodie C.
15 Jul, 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Just ok
Jodie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
david jon n.
15 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing week
david jon n.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristen K.
24 Nov, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casual forest retreat
Kristen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
16 Nov, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful surroundings, restful vacation.
Susan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rick S., Covington Louisiana
9 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for sxs trails
Rick S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Sandra C., Henderson, Tx
24 Aug, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area & weather!
Sandra C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence D.
20 Jun, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.
Lawrence D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
4/10 Poor
Carmen C.
15 Jul, 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Dated cabin
Carmen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Beth H.
4 Jun, 2019
Great place to get away!
Beth H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
James M.
24 Apr, 2019
River cabin
James M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
31 Mar, 2019
Great as always!
Sarah P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Claire R.
19 Mar, 2019
Beautiful, quiet and remote
Claire R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Matthew G.
23 Feb, 2019
Great Time Had A Blast!
Matthew G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Sinto J.
24 Nov, 2018
really good
Sinto J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Sarah P.
10 Oct, 2018
Super cute seculuded friendly place
Sarah P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Cindy L.
31 Jul, 2025
Cindy L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Amanda Sullivan
Hi! Our names are Casey and Amanda Sullivan.
We were married in August 2020, and closed on this beautiful property in October 2020.
It was a whirlwind year to say the least!
We moved from Denver, Colorado to enjoy all that Arkansas has to offer (so many outdoor activities are in this area).
We have 3 children and love sharing and learning more about nature with them.
We were married in August 2020, and closed on this beautiful property in October 2020.
It was a whirlwind year to say the least!
We moved from Denver, Colorado to enjoy all that Arkansas has to offer (so many outdoor activities are in this area).
We have 3 children and love sharing and learning more about nature with them.
Why they chose this property
We love this property because it is so secluded and peaceful. Surrounded on 3 sides by National Forest and the Ouachita River on the other really sets it apart from anywhere else.
Our children (and ourselves) get to discover new and exciting plants and creatures we have never seen all the time, and go on fun river trips together.
Our children (and ourselves) get to discover new and exciting plants and creatures we have never seen all the time, and go on fun river trips together.
What makes this property unique
The only overnight riverfront campgrounds on the upper Ouachita river.
Float or paddle back to your rental after a day on the river!
Float or paddle back to your rental after a day on the river!
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