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Beautiful Log Cabin w/loft. 1/2 mile to Red's Landing Boat Launch! A+ fishing.

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Welcome to the start of your Escape
Exterior
Proximity of our office/home to your cabin and the other cabin
Front right corner of deck
Turning the corner to right rear of deck to hot tub behind privacy fence

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Norfork, AR
  • North Fork River
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Norfork River Overlook
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Buffalo National River
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Log Cabin w/loft. 1/2 mile to Red's Landing Boat Launch! A+ fishing.

This cedar A-frame log cabin has everything you need for a wonderful vacation or just a weekend getaway. It is a wonderful place to stay year round. We have many guests that come to fish, but also many guests that come just to relax. This cabin has a bedroom downstairs with a queen bed and a spiral staircase winding upstairs to the open loft that has another queen bed overlooking the living room.

The cabin comes nicely equipped with everything you need so bring your favorite things to cook. Nice large expansive deck to grill your favorite steak while overlooking the firepit or cook in the air conditioning on the gas stove while watching the big game or.....just do both.
If cooking is not your thing, eat at one of our many amazing restaurants. 5 star dining is available within 1 mile of your front door. You will not be disappointed. Several places to eat within 15-20 minutes from here and a craft brewery with a saloon to boot. Pizza, prime rib, fajitas, or pork shank osso bucco with lobster tails...we got it all around here.

If you have come to fish, the trout fishing at The Escape at Tall Pines is some of the best in America and we have the records to prove it. The former all tackle world record brown trout was caught 15 minutes away. This trout, which weighed 32 pounds, is still the second largest brown ever caught anywhere in the world. The 3rd largest brown ever caught was also 15 minutes from here. Honestly, I have never caught anything near that big, but I have been fishing here for over 35 years and on many occasions caught 30 or more fish in the morning and another 30 or more after lunch. You can only keep 5 a day, but I like to put mine back and let them keep growing. In 2025 I caught two brown trout from the bank that measured 24 inches in one day.
When you fish the White or Norfork rivers you'll also enjoy some spectacular Ozark Mountain scenery. The water is a clear emerald green. We have bluffs that rise 150 to 200 feet above the water. Meadows, wildlife, water fowl and other birds are common sites along the river banks. Bald eagles are not a rare occurrence. They can normally be seen up and down river. If you are lucky, you may see one swoop down and grab a fish for supper or to feed the babies.
You can rent a boat in the towns of Norfork or Calico Rock which are 10 minutes or 17 minutes respectively from The Escape. If you are not comfortable navigating a boat on the river you can get a guide who can provide the boat and all the tackle. You can buy your fishing licenses and trout stamps in town or easily on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission website (AGFC.com). Booking fishing or exploration trips with local guides is pretty easy. If you schedule early you can get a guide from around here that will get you on the water and back here with no driving on your part. It is less than 1/2 mile to the boat launch, but they will pick you up and deliver you back home.
About 20 minutes from The Escape is Norfork Lake, which is famous for large striped bass. You can also catch walleye, largemouth, smallmouth, catfish, bream, and crappie. You can rent boats or barges at one of the local marinas or go out with a guide that will provide the boat and all the tackle.

If fishing is not your bag, we have many sights and attractions not a far drive from here. There are many marked hiking and mountain biking trails close to the cabin. Nearby Mtn. View boasts many craft shows, live music, and flea markets many times of the year as well as Blanchard Springs caverns, Mirror lake, the Dulcimer Shoppe, and Loco Ropes adventure ziplining. Calico Rock is known for The Peppersauce Ghost Town and its revitalized Main street with museum and Old Printing Press café. If you are into antique shops there are many in Mountain Home (25 minutes away) and the historical town of Hardy (about 50 minutes away), which is where I go when I am looking for something in particular. I'm gonna say you can always find it in Hardy.
If you are into kayaking, you can rent kayaks or canoes in Norfork with shuttle service provided. In the hottest part of the summer, kayaking on the White river will amaze you. The water will keep you cool and is awesome for a swim. If you bring your own kayaks for your stay here, I will drop you and pick you up.

Whether you decide to relax at the cabin all day or have the Arkansas adventure of a lifetime, just know you can top it off with your favorite beverage in the relaxing, clean hot tub on the back deck. The back decks of both of our cabins are surrounded by a 6 foot tall fence backing up to the woods for your privacy and seclusion.

We are pet friendly for house trained doggy guests!! We only allow smaller dogs up to about twenty pounds, crating is required if left alone. Pet fee is required

Consider staying at a Family owned property instead of a Seen One Seen Them all franchise!!!
I do all of the cleaning and am on site pretty much all of the time. Our hot tubs are drained, cleaned and refilled after each guest.

Property manager

Clint & Kathey Moody

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets must be crated if left unattended
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please just use ashtrays for cigarette butts.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please load and start the dishwasher. Just leave used beds unmade. Please put used towels on top of washing machine or dryer.
You can put trash in gray bin out front or just leave and I will collect.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No frying fish on stove inside of house.
Please put all trash in provided trash cans. No throwing trash or cigarette butts over railing or in yard.

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Norfork

Located in Norfork, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Jacob Wolf House and Calico Rock Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Norfork National Fish Hatchery and Tomlinson Art and Science Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Norfork, AR

What's nearby

  • Jacob Wolf House - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • North Fork River - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Norfork River Overlook - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Norfork Dam - 24 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Buffalo National River - 53 min drive - 35.2 km

Restaurants

  • Norfork Brewing Company
  • Whispering Woods Cabins
  • Norfork Cafe
  • Heidi's Ugly Cakes & Sandwich Shop
  • PJ's White River Lodge & River Run Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Cabin w/loft. 1/2 mile to Red's Landing Boat Launch! A+ fishing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Cabin w/loft. 1/2 mile to Red's Landing Boat Launch! A+ fishing.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Cabin w/loft. 1/2 mile to Red's Landing Boat Launch! A+ fishing.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Log Cabin w/loft. 1/2 mile to Red's Landing Boat Launch! A+ fishing. located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1 mi (1.7 km) from White River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Jacob Wolf House and North Fork River. Norfork River Overlook and Norfork National Fish Hatchery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Season N.

Perfect

We had a weekend getaway just my husband and myself and it was perfect. The cabin was exactly what we wanted and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Super clean and comfortable with all amenities that we needed. We will certainly be back!!! Thanks for a great trip and wonderful memories!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Ryan N.

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

Nice place

Only issue we had was the water in the shower was scalding hot and couldn't adjust it so nobody was able to shower during our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Andy M.

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

Nice little cabin

We enjoyed our stay at Tall Pines. The wife and I wanted a quiet getaway from the kids and this fit the bill perfectly. There were a few negatives, so I will list those first. The shower is rather small, and we were unable to keep water from running out onto the floor. The entry to the property is a small drop off from the road which isn’t a problem in a larger vehicle but if you have a smaller car like we did do you need to go extremely slow so that you don’t scrape. The mattress in the upstairs loft is not very comfortable. It is an old spring mattress that could probably stand replacing. The positives definitely outweigh the negatives though. The downstairs mattress was great! The kitchen was well stocked with cups and plates and bowls and utensils. The hot tub was very nice and the privacy fence built all the way around it made it a very private area for my wife and I to enjoy wine in the hot tub. There was a very very nice restaurant three minutes away called PJ’s white river resort. We weren’t fully able to take advantage of all of the surrounding activities, but the caverns nearby and all of the hiking around the area looked great. We plan to check that out next time . Overall, we enjoyed the property. Fair price, clean, private, with plenty around the area to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Very fun relaxing weekend

Will do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy N., Granite city, USA

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

Little hideaway

I almost hate to give a review for this place because I am so in love with it that I hate for others to find it as well. But this place is amazing. It’s the second time we have stayed and it’s that perfect place to get away from the world and just be. The owner is amazing and sends emails to check on your stay and if you need anything. But other than that, you are pretty much off the grid. We will definitely be making this an annual thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Loved!

Quiet, clean, & comfortable. Just what I needed. Had a weekend alone, away from my kids. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Angie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bathroom had a smell that wouldn't leave, shower is super small even for a regular size person

The interior needs a MAJOR facelift. Looks like someone bought cheap garage sale items & decorated house. Found 2 long hairs on bed sheets, bathroom had a smell that wouldn't leave & shower is SUPER small. Property manager was great with checking on us & giving us all info we needed. AC units didn't work very well at all either. Wouldn't come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cute cabin

This is a cute cabin. If you're looking for frills it isn't here. Not the cleanest but not the worst I've ever seen. We would stay here again. It's not far from the river and less than 20 minutes to the fish hatchery , Dry Creek and the tail waters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Peaceful

very peaceful and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Perfect little getaway

Easy to find. Nice property and quiet. Very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Relaxing

Quiet relaxing place.

6/10 Okay

Belinda C.

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

Cabin Review

The location was fantastic and right around the corner from the water. The cabin is cute and has a loft upstairs (we didn't utilize the space). My husband and I decided to take a mini-vacation for our anniversary. On our firsts night, we noticed the carpet in the bathroom was wet, and so we immediately sent a message (through VRBO) to the property manager. I would have called (they gave us their number), but we did not have cell reception. We took advantage of the wifi and messaged that way:). They responded within minutes. My only complaint about our stay was the cleanliness of the cabin. There was plenty of linen, and the towels were freshly cleaned. However, the extra blankets smelled of mildew. The only reason we used them was to put down on the couch and chairs (in the living room) because it does not look like they have ever been cleaned. Stains and spots were visible. While sitting in the chair in the living room and you reach over to turn on the light, you notice that the inside of the lampshades are dirty. Also, the countertop in the kitchen next to the stove had grease on it, and the fridge was dirty inside and out. When I turned down the bed, I had to brush stuff (things off the trees may have blown in if they had the slider open while cleaning) off of the bed. We ended up changing the sheets. The couch is old (you sink in and feel springs) and needs to be replaced. The porch where the hot tub is does not have a light. When you go out, you have to use the light from the bedroom, and that is not sufficient. A light should be installed out there for safety reasons. Just a side note, we did have to fight wasps from inside the cabin. As soon as I arrived and walked in, there were about 15 wasps in the cabin. I thought they might have come in when I was unloading the car. However, The next day when it warmed up again, we noticed there were more, and they were coming in from between the slats of logs in the cabin. It is a cabin, so we chalked it up to "nature." When you walk into the cabin, it is nice, and you get a feel for "cabin life" I think it just needs to have a few things replaced and updated so that it makes it a little more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy P.

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

Cabin

Easy process to rent. Hot tub area needs a light for outside. Curtains need to cover entire window vs. balances and cafe curtains. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

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

Getaway vacation

We appreciate the move into the larger cabin due to the weather. Hot tub in smaller cabin needs work. Relief valve on hot water heater in smaller cabin is in direct walkway and should be relocated. Great hosts. Very responsible and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Leonard C.

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

Great Rustic Cabin

Had a nice stay in this rustic cabin. Great size for 2 fishermen. The hot tub was great after a day on the water and the stars were outstanding. Beds were comfortable and everything functioned. Had a fire outside each night. Cabin is a bit of a ride about 30 minutes from mountain home but other eateries are closer. The caretaker was responsive to our request for hangers and got us a bunch the next day and like almost everyone we met in the area was an warm friendly helpful person.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Annette L.

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

Good place to stay

Peaceful and quiet. For the first time ever, we had plenty of towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Perfect Getaway

If you’re looking for a great place to get away and relax, this is the place. Ed was a fantastic host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Macy W.

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

Relaxing Retreat

This cabin was awesome for the husband and I to get away. We LOVED it! We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Enjoyed our stay. Will stay again

Went well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Perfect cabin!!! Pictures doesn't give iy justice.

Great!!!

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B., Pittsburg

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

Great vacation!

Definitely coming back. Making reservations was simple and easy!! Communication with Ed was phenomenal! They asked everyday if we needed anything. They took wonderful care of us and this cabin! Introduced us to guided your. The cabin was clean, smelled wonderful and the hot tub was hot and ready to go!! We will be coming back.to this cabin soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Great property

The process was wonderful from start to finish will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D., Mountain Home, AR

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

Ed and Debra are great

Such a cozy cabin, right up the road from public access to the white river. Ed and Debra are very accommodating and prompt with their responses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H., Batesville

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed the stay. Property owner very friendly. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sondra L., Tillar

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

Great little hide away

Great cabin in the middle of nowhere. Great get away place. We really enjoyed our trip. Quite and secluded place that was just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Clint & Kathey Moody

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Kathey & I purchased the Tall Pines Cabins in 2020 and renamed it The Escape at Tall Pines. We named it that to reflect how we have always felt about it, an escape from the grind. A great friend of mine introduced me to this place a long time ago. The two of us used to come up to his uncles house in Calico Rock when he got his drivers license. In our early twenties we started tent camping in Cotter with our wives. A few years later we graduated to a camper. He and his wife discovered this Red's Landing area and invited Kathey and I to come stay. I think we have stayed at every VRBO or rental on this road. We fell in love with this place. They later bought and built right down the road from here. While staying with them one weekend, our buddy Ed that took care of this place notified us that the owner might be wanting to sell. We made a phone call and after several antagonizing nights wondering if we could just leave the city, we decided that this was our new home.
I love the people that our setting draws in, and listening to them being as excited as I was about catching fish, the shore lunch, and how damn cold the water was. It is great helping people make the memories that will last them til the next time and keep them coming back.

When Debra, the lady that helped us change our life, first purchased this place it was a vacant piece of ground with an old run down mobile home on it. Together with her two girls they built these buildings with their own hands. We are slowly doing modifications and adding small things here and there to hopefully make it the place you will want to revisit time after time.

Why they chose this property

After many, many trips and many, many trout caught with so many friends and family buying this place just seemed like I was getting it for my family. Between our local fishing guides and nearby trout docks you can book one of the most fun and lucrative fishing experiences you'll ever remember. Follow that up with dinner at one of our nearby 5 star restaurants or by grilling your own perfect steak on the deck. Finish it up with a dip in the hot tub and a great nights sleep. One of the best parts - if you can book with one of our local guides you are shuttled to the river and back home. NO DRIVING involved. Reds Landing is the best. We love it here.

What makes this property unique

We are not just property managers that want to get you in and out. Our three cabins are our home. My mother and aunts and uncles stay here. My brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews stay here. Most of our guests that stay here come back multiple times to stay. We can leave you alone or we can get to know you. We have some guests that want their privacy and they come and go with no contact and we are ok with that. Others want recommendations and to hear local stories and we are ok with that, too.
It surprises me, but we have several guests that will come to stay and visit Branson, MO and other place that are 2+ hours away and just want to come back to the nature and quiet and the slowness of our area.
Everything you need is furnished except what you eat; there is even a washer and dryer for longer stays

Languages:

English