10/10 Excellent
jason m.
4 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
jason m.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Entire home
Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice!
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gamaliel, AR
- Place, Gamaliel Use Area3 min drive
- Place, North Fork River11 min drive
- Place, Bidwell Point Use Area12 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living room
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice!
The Ozark Retreat is a charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath lake view, private home. The master bedroom has a king size bed and the second bedroom has a queen and a twin. The fan lit, wrap around deck has comfortable seating and a beautiful view of Norfork Lake. Enjoy the campfire pit out front or BBQ on the back patio.
The Ozark Retreat sits above a secluded valley, just an easy walk or drive down to the lake. We are located on a natural cove, perfect for fishing, swimming and exploring. Just 1 mile down the road, you will find a public launch ramp and swim beach, along with Fout Boat Dock offering pontoon and waverunner rentals. Located only 16 miles from the city of Mountain Home, AR, this home is private yet conveniently close to all the services you may need.
The Ozark Retreat sits above a secluded valley, just an easy walk or drive down to the lake. We are located on a natural cove, perfect for fishing, swimming and exploring. Just 1 mile down the road, you will find a public launch ramp and swim beach, along with Fout Boat Dock offering pontoon and waverunner rentals. Located only 16 miles from the city of Mountain Home, AR, this home is private yet conveniently close to all the services you may need.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for children of all ages.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events must be approved in advance.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed Outdoors Only
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Events must be approved in advance.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Gamaliel
Located in Gamaliel, this holiday home is on a river. Twin Lakes Golf Course and Mountain Home Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norfork Lake and Gamaliel Use Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gamaliel, AR
What's nearby
- Gamaliel Use Area - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- North Fork River - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
- Bidwell Point Use Area - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
- Panther Bay Public Use Area - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
- Twin Lakes Golf Course - 23 min drive - 26.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fred's Fish House - 15 min drive
- The Antlers Restuarant - 49 min drive
- Club Windjammer - 18 min drive
- Atrium - 21 min drive
- rock house bar & grill - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Diane J.
5 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie R.
5 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leslie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Richard K.
18 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Belinda H.
11 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary getaway
Belinda H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lance E.
9 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to the Ozarks.
Lance E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill J.
23 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jill J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shandra D.
23 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
Shandra D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
5 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Debbie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
CANDICE B.
25 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
CANDICE B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
John A.
15 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great host. Very clean 👌
John A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
sandra e.
22 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place
sandra e.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie T.
29 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew Y.
3 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream home away from home.
Andrew Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lacey W.
26 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At Peace
Lacey W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
raina d.
15 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm getaway
raina d.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jake W.
31 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Jake W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn B.
1 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Lake Trip
Dawn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alisia G.
8 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place
Alisia G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
alexa s.
30 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect as always!
alexa s.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A get away that was needed
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
5 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice unit
Michael L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lacey W.
31 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Lacey W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan P.
28 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Megan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cyndi H.
6 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for our working visit.
Cyndi H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Cindy & Shawn Egan
Shawn & Cindy Egan manage The Heights Lodge at The Cove Vacation Homes property.
We moved to Norfork Lake from Las Vegas, NV in 2005. We were looking for a more family friendly place to raise our son and, boy, did we hit the jackpot.
We moved to Norfork Lake from Las Vegas, NV in 2005. We were looking for a more family friendly place to raise our son and, boy, did we hit the jackpot.
Why they chose this property
The beautiful setting, abundance of outdoor activities, convenience of local services and general good nature of the locals make this a perfect place to vacation. Fout Boat Dock is just 1 mile down the road offering pontoon and waverunner rental, plus there is a COE swim beach, play ground and boat launch ramp.
Languages:
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