Close to Fort Smith/Van Buren, and Fayetteville AR - Home of the Hogs!

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A two-story brick building with a fenced front yard and a covered porch.
A house number sign '605' mounted on a metal fence in front of a brick building with a covered porch.
A street sign for East Airport Rd., a 'Slow Children at Play' sign, and a 'Warning: Neighborhood Watch' sign.
A street sign with 'EAST ST' and 'AIRPORT RD' labels.
A covered outdoor area with a metal roof, a concrete floor, and a chain-link fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Alma, AR
  • Place, Alma Performing Arts Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Popeye's Garden
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Alma Town Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alma

Located in Alma, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Popeye Statue is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ozark National Forest and Popeye's Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kay Rodgers Park or Harper Arena. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Alma, AR

What's nearby

  • Alma Performing Arts Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Popeye's Garden - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Popeye Statue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alma Town Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Alma Public Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Travel Center & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Fort Smith/Van Buren, and Fayetteville AR - Home of the Hogs! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Close to Fort Smith/Van Buren, and Fayetteville AR - Home of the Hogs!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Close to Fort Smith/Van Buren, and Fayetteville AR - Home of the Hogs!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to Fort Smith/Van Buren, and Fayetteville AR - Home of the Hogs! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Alma Performing Arts Center, Popeye Statue and Popeye's Garden. Alma Town Hall and Alma Public Library are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, privacy &close to town/highway, easy check in/out,super clean,felt like home, THANKS TO PAUL&SALLY !! nice,nice,very nice !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! All our best!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was helpful and friendly. She had prompt communication. She stocked special food for us to help our father be comfortable. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
Thanks for choosing us and glad it was comfortable for you. All our best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this property twice before & have always enjoyed it. It’s clean, cute & cozy. Sally is easy to communicate with & very personable. We’ll stay here again in future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you for the great review and for taking such good care of everything. Also for fixing the clock radio in the kitchen! I couldn't get the time to set, so I really appreciate that!! See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic experience staying here! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how clean and comfortable everything was, with all the amenities provided to make us feel right at home. The location is unbeatable; it feels peaceful and tucked away from the city noise, but is close enough to the highway to make commuting a breeze. The host is a wonderful communicator—very attentive and helpful. We will definitely look to book this place again!Thank you Sally and Paul!We felt like we were home away from home.Sincerely Grateful,Evelyn and Tricia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for choosing us and for the great review! So glad you enjoyed the house and look forward to seeing you the next time!! All our best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

The house was nice and clean, and had all necessities needed with a little extra! Great place to stop in and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you so much for the great review, and thanks for choosing us! All our best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally was available throughout the whole process and could be reached by phone or messages even super last minute :D. The house was cozy and super clean. We absolutely loved the quiet cozy, at home feel. The house was well stocked with items in the kitchen to use and the bathroom was stocked with all essentials as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Thank you so much and I'm so glad your family felt at home there! All our best!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean nice place

Super clean and super friendly host very good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Thank you! All our best!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We enjoyed our stay! The home is very cozy! We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to do this, and God bless your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay!

Very clean, easy to find, and close to the range!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thanks so much for the great review! And thanks for taking good care of the place - all our best!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and inviting

Although only one night, it was a very good stay, hosts recommendation for dinner at the catfish hole was also very good. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for choosing us and for taking the time to give us this 5-star!!! All our best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally met us as soon as we got there & welcomed us in. Everything was clean & cozy. We enjoyed our stay very much & would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for this great review! All our best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was beautiful and very well stocked anything you could ask for they had ready

They were very professional and loved the stay and already booked for next year cant wait highly recommend these people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2022
Thanks for this great review! Look forward to seeing you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great overnight stay

Sally was very hospitable, kind, and helpful. It was the best rest I had on our journey across country.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
I'm so glad you were comfortable and thanks for this great review! Such a pleasure to meet your family - great kids! All our best to you all and come back if you're ever this way again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun and comfortable home! We greatly appreciated this house!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
So glad your family enjoyed the house and thank you so much for this great review! All our best and come on back anytime!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Great experience and cozy place to relax with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed it and was able to relax! All our best to you and your family - may God bless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, perfect for dogs

Sally is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a good review, and you've been on my mind a lot - hope your dad is doing okay. The iced coffee you left is amazing! Thanks so much, and thanks for leaving the house in such great shape. If you're ever back this way, please feel free to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Very clean and comfortable home. Location is perfect, quiet neighborhood. Love the fenced yard for our furbaby. Everything you might need is there, wonderful hosts. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for choosing us again, and for leaving this great review! All our best and look forward to next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

We were in the area visiting our son. This home was in the perfect location for us. It was super comfy, clean, and communication with the hosts was awesome. We highly recommend this home!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
So glad you enjoyed the house and it worked for your needs. Thanks for your help with laundry, cleaning, and just taking such great care of everything, and thanks for this great review and what you wrote in the book! All our best - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - and come on back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

The house was fully stocked and well set up for our family. The fence outside provided safety for our dog and younger children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Thanks so much for the great review! All our best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sally and Paul are GREAT!! The house was everything we had hoped for and more. Thank you both for a wonderful stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A stop of rest and restoration

It was a wonderful stay, met my needs and provided a great spot for my pups. Communication was awesome and a very sweet lady to boot. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Such a pleasure to meet you and thank you for this great review! Wish you all the best things this life has to offer, and your faith and testimony lets me know God is certainly leading your footsteps.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

House was clean and tidy. Location was just what we needed. We were pleasantly surprised by several unexpected amenities/treats.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Thanks so much for this great review, and so glad it worked well for you! Come on back anytime!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House had everything you needed

Clean home with nice yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Amazing experience. Owners are super friendly and made the process so easy! Loved that I could bring my dog as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for this great review, and thank you for choosing our place! All our best, and come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The feeling of home.

We have stayed at multiple places thru Vrbo and this by far had the most feeling of home. There’s so much provided for you that other places don’t have so it feels like home. It was a great stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for taking good care of the place, for writing in our book, and for this great review! You're welcome back anytime and may God bless you.
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