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Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Lavaca, AR
  • Place, Barling City Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Barling City Hall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Chaffee
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room

Step back in time to a place where the river flows undisturbed by neighboring houses. Located less than 8 miles from Chaffee Crossing, this home offers one of the most unique settings in the River Valley, nestled along the picturesque Arkansas River. The expansive wrap-around porch invites everyone to relax and soak in the stunning views, where bald eagles can often be seen soaring overhead. This hidden gem features 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, comfortably accommodating up to 14 guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lavaca

Lavaca is home to this holiday home. Fort Chaffee and Fort Smith National Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Mall and Fort Smith Pavilion. Sebastian County Fairgrounds and Park at West End are also worth visiting.
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Lavaca, AR

What's nearby

  • Barling City Park - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Barling City Hall - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Spring Hill Park - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Torraine Lake - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Fort Chaffee - 22 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fort Smith Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bruce & Terri's Catering - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Olive Coffee Co - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room on 13 Aug, 2026 start from S$673, 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 Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden gem nestled along the Arkansas River, wraparound porch and plenty of room located?

Situated in Lavaca, this holiday home is steps from Arkansas River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Barling City Hall and Barling City Park. McMahan Lake and Chaffee Barbershop Museum 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The River House was an amazing house near the river, it had plenty of space for my family to be comfortable, the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Loved the wrap around porch it was so peaceful sitting outside. Caleb was a great host, responded quickly to any questions I had. We stayed with my son, his wife and our grandchildren and had an amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip Brett L.

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

Great Place

Clean, pretty setting and good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2024
Thanks Philip! We appreciate you staying with us and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Family Getaway

The house was fantastic! The set up really accommodated our family. The location was beautiful and peaceful. We really enjoyed our time there and hope to return sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer l.

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

Wonderful family retreat

We had a family event and this property was perfect. Plenty of room for large gathering. Kitchen was well stocked that made cooking meals easy. On my favorite VRBO places
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

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

Roadtrip

We came to the Steel Horse Rally in Fort Smith. The house was perfect for us, we highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john f.

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

Getaway

Everything was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Lynn D.

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

Great Find!

This property was fantastic. The house was all you would want it to be and watching the sunsets over the River while enjoying the fire pit was incredible. Caleb was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou Anne C.

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

Thanksgiving in Arkansas this year

The house in Lavaca was ideal for our family Thanksgiving also in Lavaca. The grounds bordering the Arkansas River are lovely. We were able to enjoy walks on the property. The house is spacious and nice. We would stay again when traveling to Lavaca.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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