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

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Exterior
Property grounds
Room
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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
Number of living rooms
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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5349834535HL
Property # 4395691vb
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

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

What's nearby

  • Lake Ouachita - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Twin Creek - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Hot Springs National Park - 59 min drive - 79.9 km
  • Ron Coleman Mine - 60 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

How much does it cost to stay at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! on 28 June 2026 start from AU$199, 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 Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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).

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 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful very cozy, and the beds were awesome slept very comfortable enjoyed the outside yard and patio I was very pleased
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and extremely clean, perfect for a long weekend! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property, good location for privacy to enjoy the forest right at your door. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for spending your getaway with us at Shady Pines Cottage! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Daina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precious cabin. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Thank you so much, Daina, for choosing Shady Pines Cottage for your getaway! We hope that you enjoyed your trip and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!!
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us and our pets and great location for us to visit the crystal mines and also there was a place for us to clean our crystals.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us for your getaway!! We hope you stay safe and well, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!! 🤗
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10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful week and our hosts were very helpful and ensured everything was perfect for our stay. Will definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet location with all the amenities we needed: Complete kitchen with many dishes, appliances, and utensils; full-size washer and dryer; lovely covered patio with seating; Smart TV with wi-fi and comfy chairs; soap and conditioner in the showers. We prepared all but two of our meals during our 10-day stay in the cabin and it worked out very well.
Kitchen with side-by-side fridge with ice, electric range, microwave, dishwasher, toaster oven, electric griddle, drip coffee maker, slow cooker, blender, and deep fryer.
From kitchen looking toward living area. Front door on right, door to patio on left.
From living room looking toward kitchen. Two recliners, sofa, and Smart TV.
Shower in Primary/Master bath
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grady w.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bobbi J.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thank you so much for choosing, Shady Pines Cottage for your getaway! I am so glad that you were able to enjoy your crystal searching and enjoying a place to clean them in, and relax and enjoy the local scenery! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Nik T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is peaceful and tranquil. The house is well equipped with everything we needed. The host was responsive with a couple of things we needed help with. A highlight was having both a hummingbird and a pileated woodpecker just off of the back patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Fowler

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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.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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