First off, this apartment is great if you are alone, a couple, or even a family of five as we are. Truly a retreat feel but close to everything. My husband and I came back to this area to show our kids where we had lived our first 5 years of married life, and where our first was born. We drove up, parked, and before even going in saw gorgeous Beaver Lake stretching out beyond an expansive backyard that the kids spent every day in! Deer visited, a little rabbit, and a box turtle made its debut in our family photo album. The apartment itself is amazing-being a Razorback alumni, it was fun to see the adorable refrigerator and art canvas on the wall! Besides, even if you aren't it adds to the fun of the area! There is a pool table, kitchen, deck, 3 beds, living area, and dining area. It felt and looked brand new, and you never feel like anyone else is there, even though you are staying in the lower level of the house. The stairs leading up to the house are designed well, so it doesn't feel like the apartment is truly part of the house. It feels like your own. The deck outside is private and served as the perfect viewing spot while our kids staged a Nerf War and got excited when they saw a beaver, which we told them was actually a nutria. One the deck in the evening, one of our children exclaimed, "I see a flash! There's another one! What's that?" It dawned on us that our West Texas kids had never had the opportunity to see fireflies! It's usually too dry for them there and there isn't enough dense vegetation. So, an added special moment was the barrage of questions and wonder (and impromptu entomology lesson) this brought to them. Our youngest decided to pretend it was elf magic.

We would definitely stay here again as soon as we come back to the area. It's close to the rivers we love canoeing on, easy to visit Eureka Springs and Branson from, and a quick skip north to Bella Vista or south to Fayetteville and the numerous other towns to see. Amazing places to eat and numerous breweries are nearby. We did not want to leave! Lore' would once in a while check in to make sure all our comforts were met and the temperature was just right. She is an incredibly welcoming host with an apparent eye for beauty, as noted in her decorating skills and yard work! It was the perfect place to show our kids the area where our family story began so many years ago. We truly have no complaints and think it is the best Homeaway experience yet! Thanks for an amazing vacation.