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Relax at The Happy Hound – Charming Cabin Surrounded by Nature

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a table with chairs, and a window with a flower arrangement.
A rustic log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a bed with floral bedding, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a dining area with a sign reading "BISTRO".
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden log wall, a white cabinet, a glass table with chairs, and a painting of a rural scene.
A log cabin bedroom with a four-poster bed, a white dresser, and a window with a view of greenery.
A rustic log cabin with a porch and a small deck, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Tucked in the countryside, this cabin features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 2 guests. Engage in birdwatching or explore the Alma Walking Trail during your stay. Lake Alma Park offers additional outdoor activities nearby.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Rudy, AR
  • Place, Lake Alma Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Alma Walking Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Alma Town Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax at The Happy Hound – Charming Cabin Surrounded by Nature

Come enjoy the beautiful Happy Hound real log cabin in Rudy, AR (or one of the other 3 cabins at the same location)! The cabin is set on 100 acres of forest & pasture. You`ll love the cozy feel of the cabin. Comfortable queen size bed. Living area with couch and a chair to enjoy the ambience of the faux fireplace and smart tv. Spacious table for two right off the completely functional kitchen with nearly fridge, range with cooktop and oven, coffee maker with coffee and toaster.
Smoking is ok, but it needs to be done outside. Please note we do have a pool (not for guests) near our home on the property that is approximately 150 to 200 feet away from the cabins. There are also 5 ponds on the property that are much further away (not for guests use). Individuals 19 years old or younger are not allowed to rent this room or be an occupant in the room.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is ok, but it needs to be done outside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3801921vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Rudy

Located in Rudy, this cabin is in a rural area. Harper Arena and Clayton House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alma Performing Arts Center and Park at West End. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Rudy, AR

What's nearby

  • Lake Alma Park - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Alma Walking Trail - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Alma Public Library - 11 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Alma Town Hall - 12 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Alma Performing Arts Center - 12 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Travel Center & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at The Happy Hound – Charming Cabin Surrounded by Nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax at The Happy Hound – Charming Cabin Surrounded by Nature?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax at The Happy Hound – Charming Cabin Surrounded by Nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at The Happy Hound – Charming Cabin Surrounded by Nature?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax at The Happy Hound – Charming Cabin Surrounded by Nature located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Alma Park, Alma Walking Trail and Baptist Health-Van Buren. Alma Public Library and Alma Town Hall are also within 12 miles (20 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 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a grown man, even I can admit this was a super cute old-school cabin. Loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
That's awesome, Nicholas! That's big of you. Lol! We thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabins! So good, I booked this place twice on the same trip (there and back). For sure will be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Awesome, Nicholas! We so appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated cozy cabin with everything we needed. Owners were very nice. Wonderful retreat. We went to King’s Lake State Park to hike and Rudy’s truck stop had great chicken fried steak and was cozy restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you so much for staying and being a great guest, Carol!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin! We will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Awesome! We thank you for staying and can't wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Clean, quiet and safe location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
We thank you for staying, David! It was great to have you and great to get to know you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable with a super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you, Cara!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin in quiet area. Great getaway!

Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, very nice country setting and really enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoying morning coffee. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy. Heard at least 15 different birds. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We loved the property and the aesthetic of the cabin itself
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you, Cassidy! We are appreciative that you stayed at our cabins!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

View

Lovely property to just on the porch and look out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Precious little cabin!

We stayed two nights in this cozy cabin. The bed was wonderful. The view was great! Very peaceful setting! We saw a few deer and the horses are gorgeous. I bet the place will be even more beautiful when more of the foliage is in bloom! Plenty to do within driving distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for staying at our cabins, Dana! We are so happy you had a great experience. Hopefully we can have you back!

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Boggs

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We are CA transplants from 2020. We love it here! We also have a 7,000 sq ft mansion in Fort Smith with 6 private suites as vacation rentals.

Why they chose this property

We love this property. We have 5 cabins on 100 acres. 4 are currently vacation rentals.

What makes this property unique

Adorable cabin on 100-acres but close to town!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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