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Wildflower Retreat ~ on the Little Red

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 19372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Heber Springs, Arkansas
  • Little Red River
    1 min walk
  • Baptist Health-Heber Springs
    15 min drive
  • William Carl Garner Visitor Center
    16 min drive
  • Batesville, AR (BVX-Batesville Regional)
    53 min drive

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About the area

Heber Springs

Located in Heber Springs, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Little Red River and Baptist Health-Heber Springs. .This vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from William Carl Garner Visitor Center and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Greers Ferry Lake.

What's nearby

  • Baptist Health-Heber Springs - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Greers Ferry Lake - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Heber Springs Community Center - 18 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Sandy Beach - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Harding University - 50 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Clinton National Airport Airport (LIT) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peggy Sue's Place - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Inn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wildflower Retreat ~ on the Little Red

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS PROPERTY:

A craftsman-built beloved family retreat on banks of the Little Red River outside Heber Springs, Arkansas. Pricing is for up to 13 people in Main House with 4 bedrooms + 3.5 bathrooms and additional 6 people in the Bunk House with 3 beds + 1 bathroom. Please be sure and click through all the photos and read the full description.

Home is located in a sleepy enclave of full and part time residents. As good neighbors, quiet hours are agreed and no ATVs or firearms. Guests have whole house and river lot acres - 2.5 acres.

A partial list local to this rental : guided trout fishing, kayak rentals, hiking, pontooning on Greer's Ferry Lake and rock climbing. 45 minutes away in the charming town of Mountain View you'll find world-class Blanchard Caverns Recreation area, Ozark Folk Center State Park and Loco Ropes treetop adventures - a great day trip for groups of all ages.


ABOUT THE WATER:

Important to note that river is extremely cold, even in summer months and not generally suitable for swimming or wading without protection. Nearby Greer's Ferry Lake has fantastic swimming options.

The world record for a brown trout (40 pounds, 4 ounces) was set in May 1992 on the Little Red River, 29 miles of which had become suitable trout habitat with the completion of the Greers Ferry Dam in the early 1960s. This record stood until it was surpassed in 2009.

While there is no dock, this is one of the few grand homes on the river that has easy bank access for wading, casting and lounging - if the dam generation is favorable. Record size trout have been caught in the winter months. One of the keepers of this property is a local fishing guide we, of course, highly recommend. (An area locals guide will be sent upon confirmation)


RENTAL AMENITIES:

THE WHOLE PROPERTY -

~ starter kit supplied with paper towels, drip coffee filters and coffee, trash bags, soap pods for W&D and dishwasher, pump body and hand soap

~ all linens supplied

~ firewood supplied - for moderate use. More available for a fee.

~ paved all the way to driveway

~ ample outdoor seating

~ propane grill - gas supplied

~ bonfire pit - firewood supplied

~ unlimited cable wifi

~ area guide sent upon confirmation

~ good cell phone signal (att + verizon)

~ moderate access to river front for sturdy footed guests / cast for fish in Little Red River (please note that river levels fluctuate daily with dam control)

~exterior only cameras in use to protect the property when not occupied

MAIN HOUSE:

~ spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and dry bar

~ library / Den with games + smart TV + DirectTV satellite + BlueRay

~ screened porch with dining and seating options

~ well-stocked kitchen , full size appliances -~Drip coffee maker and Keurig

~ formal dining table with seating for 4 to 6

~ main level master suite with King Bed, private porch, jacuzzi tub, walk in shower in jack and jill bathrooms (2 separate bathroom areas with shared walk-in shower)

~ upper level open loft sleeping with 2 full size beds, bedroom 1 with bunk and full size bed, bedroom 2 with queen bed + jack and jill full bath with walk-in shower

~ main level has half bath off kitchen

~ laundry room with Full-size washer/dryer and sink

~ central heat and cool.

~ smart TVs with ability to stream only - no satellite or cable - located in master, loft and kitchen. You provide login or 'cast' to the TV apps or there are free channels available.

BUNK HOUSE:

IMPORTANT NOTICE that you’ll appreciate:
As of Sept '22: If you only need access to the main house with 4 bedrooms (sleeping 13) we will lower your rate by $75/night – after booking confirmation. You will not have access to the bunk house sleeping area which sleeps 6 in one queen, two full beds with a full bath. You can distinguish the bunk house in the photos by the "bunk house" text. Bunk house details:

~ detached garage apartment accessed via private entrance with steps

~ full bath (shower only)

~ smart TV for streaming or gaming. your logins to channels via roku and your gaming equipment

~ 2 full size and 1 queen size bed

~ window unit that heats and cools



SUPPLIES (included in fee):

All bed, bath and kitchen linens for number of people contracted. Also body, hand and dish soap, trash bags, basic cleaning products + tools, and toilet paper.

Starter supplies (1 or 2 day depending on personal usage): paper towels, ground coffee , filters and sugar, laundry pods, dishwasher pods, and salt and pepper and cooking oil.

BYO toiletries such as shampoo, toothpaste, etc.



PETS:

Max 3-

We love dogs! And they are welcome here for an additional fee of $155 for up to 3 dogs - a flat fee for the duration of your stay.

*Heads up: sometimes your fur babies are not included in your quote on certain booking sites!*
Please send us a message to let us know your pup(s) will be accompanying you during your stay.

See further rules in the rental agreement. For example: pets are not allowed on furniture but we provide doggy sheets if it's difficult to keep them off - like ours!



ABOUT US, THE BOOKING PROCESS AND FEES:

We are Ivy Vacations LLC, a professional vacation rental management company. We are readily found in a search. We love the area and mostly live very locally to the properties.

All properties are self check-in – with key code – after 4pm. Check out is 11.

Confirmed guests received our self-penned "local's guide" to the area. Email you provide is important. We send welcome and access info there. Check your spam please.

Taxes and clean/supply fees are always required as is a processing fee that varies dependent who you are booking through.

***Rental prices are dynamic. This means they fluctuate based on area inventory and season determined by software.


REQUIRED FEES in addition to rental price:
Cleaning - $165
Processing - 6% - variable depending on where you book reservation outside Ivy Vacations LLC
Sales Taxes -Tourism, County, State


OPTIONAL FEES:

- Dog Fee: must get approval.


We cannot accept CANCELLATION variances due to personal reasons or area attraction closures. If we are mandated to close our rental operations, you will be refunded 100% or given the option of credit for future reservation good for 12 months.

1. We've lowered the down payment to reserve from 50% to 15%. IT IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

2. If you need to change your reservation due to COVID related government mandates, we will apply your monies paid towards future reservation good for 12 months from booking date.

3. If you prefer to just cancel, we will retain your monies paid according to the policy timeline, refunding the remainder. We always refund 100% of cleaning and pet fees

4. Please note that 3rd party sites like AirBnB have different policies in effect. Please read their fine print.

5. Airbnb has an agreement with the state of Arkansas to collect and remit sales tax. For all other bookings, we collect and remit applicable sales taxes as required for all fees associated with a reservation.

PENALTIES:

15% anytime 15% = down payment price then an additional fee of 50% with 30 days of arrival or 75% within 14 days or arrival.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Ivy Vacations LLC

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 155

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4004 sq ft (372 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 155
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 155
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Wildflower Homeplace on the River Heber Springs
Wildflower Homeplace on the River Private vacation home
374398

Wildflower Retreat ~ on the Little Red Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Huntsville Fishing Group
Overall things were great! We suggest there be a working coffee pot provided; the top rack of the dishwasher be repaired; and burners on the gas grill be replaced as they are nonexistent… We very much appreciate and enjoyed our stay and are considering this rental property for our fishing trip next year! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Large Upscale Riverfront Home
This home is really nice. Plenty of room for our large family. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great house, a fantastic time!
This house was perfect for our family. We had several family members from in and out of state and there was plenty of room for everyone. There were several places to hang out for everyone, if it was a few or the whole group. The kitchen had everything you could need and plenty of room to maneuver around. We were close to the lake and the weather was unbelievable for this time of year. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Core Memories were definitely made by all our children. We had a amazing stay. Close to town yet far enough out. Bridal Veils, Cornelius Falls and Sugarloaf did not disappoint! Fishing right from the backyard was fun for all! We will definitely book this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Beautiful location with good accommodations. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Trout Fishing Trip
Our accommodations were better than expected… The sleeping arrangements for our group of twelve (12) fishermen was excellent… The screened in porch was well utilized as was the fire pit… Access to the river was good and the fishing was very good…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
L&L Parts and Repair Inc
It was very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L., Russellville

Very nice and quiet.
The fishing was good and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter weekend
What a lovely place to enjoy a birthday, beautiful spring weather and Easter weekend! There was plenty of room to enjoy the family. Loved the screened in porch, the fire pit and grill area, the fireplace and the library-game room space and most especially the gorgeous view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samir S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The whole group enjoyed every bit of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a multigenerational gathering.
This house was perfect for our entire family to stay together while attending a senior recital at Harding University.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANNA E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little red River fun
We had a 3 families! Location was excellent! The beds comfy. Check in was super easy. Loved loved loved the screened in patio!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, lots of room and great fishing on the little red.
The Host was very accommodating and highly recommend. We’ll be back as we all enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Luxurious, and Roomy on the Inside, Loud and Overgrown Outside
This home is perfect if you are looking to book a place that roomy and really nice on the insides and aren’t as concerned with outside. The pictures don’t do the inside of the home justice. It was spotless and had a luxurious master suite and roomy spaces. Unfortunately it was really grown up outside behind the house to the river. The walkway down was super narrow with weeds and grasses waist high. I was concerned we would be snake bit on the walk back and forth to the river. Someone showed up to weed eat while we were there. There was also an old satellite dish just thrown off into the space by where the path was. Anyway, the space by the river does not look like the pictures online. Also, there is a highway right across the street from where you fish, and it is really loud. So while you may feel like you have escaped to nature, there is a loud traffic noice in the background. It is a great home if you are looking for a nice, roomy home to stay in, but don’t really mind what the outdoor space is like. We ended up fishing elsewhere and were able to find a quiet spot up river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil and Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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We had a wonderful stay! We enjoyed the home and area very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gentry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Amazing house, amazing view, and such great service! So happy with my stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for the entire family.
The property was great for all groups. My family consisted from age 8 to 86. Very peaceful....will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
Beautiful property, very personable management staff, and the home comfortable fit our large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Perfect place to relax with family. We had a wonderful time and will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy
The bedrooms were larger than the pictures online which was a nice surprise. The secondary bedrooms shared a bathroom (Jack and Jill style) which I don’t remember in the description. Not a big deal but definitely something we had to adjust too. Overall it was a great house with a nice kitchen and food storage for Thanksgiving. If we booked this again we would need to book another house so we could have more bathrooms and bedrooms for the 4 couples. Cheyenne was very accommodating and would respond to emails, calls or text immediately! So nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We stayed at this VRBO for a family wedding weekend, though the event was hosted elsewhere. We enjoyed the view and amenities, as well as the spacious kitchen area! The only negative we could say is that the mesh on the screen door leading to the firepit was nearly detached when we arrived, and fell the 1st night we arrived. Other than that we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
family retreat
We had a great time. Fishing was great and the kids could play in the river when they weren't fishing. The only inconvenience we had was in the kitchen. The microwave didn't work and hot water was very, very slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time on Little Red River
My family had a great time kayaking on the river, playing games, and just relaxing on the screened-in porch. The house is big enough for a large group to be comfortable and the neighborhood is quiet. Cheyenne at Ivy Vacations was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Greenwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys fishing and golfing weekend.
We had a great time. House was able to accommodate 8 guys no problem. Wonderful location on the water with many fish caught....also deer everywhere! Would 100% recommend. Thanks, -Jay

10/10 Excellent

Greer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and would love to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021