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

Family-friendly cottage in Story

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Story, AR

Place, Ouachita National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Twin Creek
Place, Denby Point Public Use Area
‪31 min drive‬
Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. Lake Ouachita, Womble Trail, and Crystal Mining are just minutes away.

The Shady Pines Cottage is your ideal getaway for a quiet and relaxing vacation, in an ideal location! Enjoy watching a sunrise or sunset with a cup of coffee or glass of wine relaxing on the large covered patio!

Hot Springs where there is live horse racing, casino, and wonderful spa experiences is only 40 minutes away.

Stay at Shady Pines Cottage and you are sure to make fantastic memories!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 50

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 5349834535HL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Lake Ouachita and Ouachita National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Gee & Dee Crystal and Nirvana Star Farms.

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Story, AR

What's nearby

Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lake Ouachita - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Wegner Crystal Mines - 31 min drive - 25.8 km
Denby Point Public Use Area - 31 min drive - 32.4 km
Joplin Public Use Area - 40 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬12 min drive
‪El Diamante - ‬12 min drive
‪270 Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Dairyette - ‬13 min drive
‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬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.

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

This family-friendly Story cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Gee & Dee Crystal and Nirvana Star Farms are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

R K.

16 Sept, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

15 Jul, 2025

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

Better than advertised. Would stay there again

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grady w.

15 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi J.

5 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nik T.

8 Apr, 2025

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

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Fowler

My husband and I built Shady Pines Cottage with "whole" families in mind. This includes children and pets! Our dog, who is no longer with us, was always our biggest concern when we were going to travel. Offering the opportunity for families to bring all of their members creates a much better experience for everyone. With that, we wanted to offer others all of things that we have desired in a host property.

Why they chose this property

We chose this location because it is set in a beautiful natural landscape. Overlooking a pond, and offering the opportunity to see wild animals; rabbits, squirrels, deer, birds, etc. We wanted this space to feel safe and serene for those needing to get away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives.

What makes this property unique

Our property is the perfect retreat for individuals and families that want to getaway and enjoy the beautiful nature here in Arkansas. Our outdoor patio space, is an outdoor living space, that invites the ourdoors in. We also provide an outdoor crystal/rock washing station for the crystal/rock enthusiasts.