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The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub

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A hot tub under a wooden deck with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.
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A kitchen with wooden chairs, a dining table, and a counter with green cabinets.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, a television, and a patterned rug on the floor.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ouachita National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pencil Bluff, AR
  • Place, Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ouachita
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pencil Bluff

Located in Pencil Bluff, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Gee & Dee Crystal and Wegner Crystal Mines. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Pencil Bluff, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 18 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Twin Creek - 23 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 30 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Mountain Harbor Marina - 35 min drive - 48.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellow Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Pasadita - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub on 3 Jan 2027 start from AU$700, 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 The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Magnolia — A River-View Bungalow with Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Pencil Bluff cabin is located on a river, steps from Ouachita National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dragover Recreation Area and Fulton Branch Recreation Area. Lake Ouachita and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly . Excellent host and hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Springbreak Stay

Cabin was dated but clean. Lots of family friendly activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
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Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just ok

When we arrived the host was very warm and welcoming. Aside from the property had a few issues our stay wasn’t bad and it was nice to get away from technology. The cabin could definitely use some deep cleaning. The AC unit will freeze (we were told but didn’t try out) if you turn it below 78/80, so the cabin always pretty hot. You have to sleep with fans on because the ac doesn’t come on after the sun goes down because the temp decreases but the humidity does not. For what we paid per Night for our stay, one could replace the ac unit. Also the king size bed sits on the ground on two box springs. A bed frame would be a nice touch. Other than that the unit had lots to do. We enjoy the old radio but the volume takes a bit of a learning curve. This was our first time to the area.. I’m not sure I’d ever return here with the availability of other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
I just talked to Jodie and she misunderstood what I was trying to tell her about the AC. It is quite capable of keeping the cabin very cool, but you should not turn it to the coldest setting, which is about 50 degrees, and leave it there. I wish we could have cleared this up while they were here and they could have been comfortable on their vacation. As for the bed being on the ground on two box springs, that is the equivalent of the wooden box frames a lot of motels use, gives total support and nothing can get lost under the bed. We have 4 cabins and deep clean one a week starting with cabin 1 (Honeybear) the first week of the month.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing week

Had a wonderful time everything was clean and perfect. Very relaxing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casual forest retreat

The cabin was simple and cozy with a big front deck and views over the river. The river bank has some fun activities for the kids like swings and basketball. It was a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful surroundings, restful vacation.

Great rustic cabin with view of the river. Crisp fall air and good sleeping. We hope to come back. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for sxs trails

My brother and I stayed here so that we could Get direct access to Fort Mountain Trail and the Washington national forest system. Both are spectacular and by staying here we didn’t have to trailer our four wheelers anywhere we could get to both trails right from this location which made it a breeze. Jan was awesome host and we enjoyed speaking with her and everyone at the camp. Looking forward to going back and doing this again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area & weather!

We had no problems renting property all went well. Porch & some of inside needed more cleaning up. Had a lot of extra stuff around that would make feel cleaner if wasn’t there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it.

Excellent Overall. Jan and family could not have been more hospitable, with a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Dated cabin

Overpriced for what it was. Far away from everything, no cellphone service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
This cabin's base price is for 8 people, you had 4 people in your group. We have other cabins that are reasonably priced for 4 people. We are located in the middle of the Ouachita National Forest and the nearest town is 11 miles away. Because of our location Cell phone service is sketchy and WiFi is available only in the office by satellite. Most of our web sites make it clear that you should unplug and come and stay with us. I have updated the description on my Vrbo sites to clarify this information. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to get away!

Cabin is the basics- works great for family. Staff is wonderful. Location is perfect for biking and river floats.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

River cabin

Nice, clean cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great as always!

Had a great time again. We love coming here. Jan, her family and sweet dogs are fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, quiet and remote

Jan was a wonderful and helpful host. Property was beautiful, charming, quiet and remote. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Time Had A Blast!

Fun place to get away, everything needed to have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
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Verified review

8/10 Good

really good

The property was good. neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Super cute seculuded friendly place

Very cute, nice, friendly place for a family of 6. Lots to do on the property and the place was clean and tidy. My kids didn't want to leave. Great family camping trip in Arkansas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Our goal is to provide a place for a family or group to come and relax and be able to canoe or kayak the river, swing on our tall swings, swim, fish, play volleyball, basketball, tether ball, horseshoes, bean bag toss, or hike the trails all on our property. Nearby you can go horseback riding, crystal digging and hiking on many trails.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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