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Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice!

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The Ozark Retreat-a charming 2 bd, 2 ba getaway for a weekend or a week.
Sunrise view of Norfork lake from the deck of the Ozark Retreat
The valley below the house is lush and green most of the spring & summer.
Beautiful master bedroom has a king size bed.
Second bedroom has a queen and twin plus Dish TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gamaliel, AR
  • Norfork Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Gamaliel Use Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Twin Lakes Golf Course
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Mountain Home, AR (WMH-Ozark Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice!

The Ozark Retreat is a charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath lake view, private home. The master bedroom has a king size bed and the second bedroom has a queen and a twin. The fan lit, wrap around deck has comfortable seating and a beautiful view of Norfork Lake. Enjoy the campfire pit out front or BBQ on the back patio.
The Ozark Retreat sits above a secluded valley, just an easy walk or drive down to the lake. We are located on a natural cove, perfect for fishing, swimming and exploring. Just 1 mile down the road, you will find a public launch ramp and swim beach, along with Fout Boat Dock offering pontoon and waverunner rentals. Located only 16 miles from the city of Mountain Home, AR, this home is private yet conveniently close to all the services you may need.

Property manager

Cindy & Shawn Egan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for children of all ages.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Events must be approved in advance.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed Outdoors Only
Reasonable gatherings may be allowed with prior approval. Please check with host before making plans. Quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Events must be approved in advance.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gamaliel

Located in Gamaliel, this holiday home is on a river. Twin Lakes Golf Course and Mountain Home Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Norfork Lake and Gamaliel Use Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gamaliel, AR

What's nearby

  • Norfork Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gamaliel Use Area - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Twin Lakes Golf Course - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Norfork National Fish Hatchery - 41 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Buffalo National River - 69 min drive - 57.3 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fred's Fish House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Atrium - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lakehouse Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Affordable, Private, Norfork Lake View Home - Walk to water's edge! Super Nice! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Norfork Lake and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Gamaliel Use Area. North Fork River and Bidwell Point Use Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CANDICE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Everything was just as expected and more! So quiet and peaceful and beautiful morning views of the lake! We are definitely planning on coming back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best host!!
The property is amazing! The setting is very quiet and peaceful. Inside the home is spacious with all kinds of charm. The hosts are the most amazing people though!! They helped us in a pinch twice in one day! These people are the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Great location. Banana bread delicious Fout boat dock close
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

raina d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm getaway
Nice quiet getaway with a pretty view too. Very clean, enjoyed the wrap around deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream home away from home.
The property was great as always. The house had everything you could need an more for a comfortable stay with great views. Also the friendly neighbor deer an turkey were great to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top tier cleanliness & supremely comfortable
Came to the area with wife and child to visit parents. The cleanliness of the cabin was outstanding. Exceptional hospitality and super comfortable cabin with a beautiful Ozark lake view. Looking forward to our next visit. Very satisfied! Excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place
Very nice place and Shawn and Cindy are great people. Will go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Lake Trip
This is the perfect lake place! Lots of deer to see right outside your door! Short walk to the lake if you want to fish or get in and swim a little! This is our second year staying here and we love it!! Won’t stay anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Very nice and very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great host. Very clean 👌
Everything went very well. Host were very helpful and friendly. Will DEFINITELY stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

alexa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect as always!
We’ve stayed here multiple times now, and our stay is always so lovely. The property is spotless, comfortable, peaceful, and the perfect weekend getaway. Cindy is a wonderful and responsive host. I’m looking forward to staying here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTENE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FRIENDS GET AWAY
We enjoyed the house. It was clean and everything we could possibly need was provided. Not fancy schmancy but very comfortable, homey and affordable.The lake was easily reached for a day of relaxed fishing from the bank. I can't describe how peaceful it was with no traffic sounds, just an occasional boat motor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice unit
2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At Peace
Great relaxing weekend to regroup after a busy work week.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
my boyfriend and dad went up for the weekend on a fishing trip. They were very impressed with the home as well as the location! They said that the owners were extremely helpful and available for any needs throughout the stay. We will be going back as a family next time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

raymond h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Very relaxing and quiet, abundant wildlife and hummingbirds to watch. Very accommodating. Owners Shawn and Cindy very welcoming. We had a very nice stay, Thank You Joe And Debbie
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A get away that was needed
Perfect place to be quiet and relaxing. You couldn't ask for any better hosts. Shawn and Cindy are fabulous hosts and the wildlife goes along with a fantastic view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place
It was just as described. Quite peaceful, lake view with plenty of wildlife to watch. Front porch sitting was my favorite thing about this place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Peaceful weekend enjoying lake view and nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for our working visit.
We loved this retreat home. It was a perfect location for us to come back to after the end of our long working days. Watching the deer play while drinking coffee was added bonus ... along with the delicious bread! This retreat had everything we needed and then some. We hope to come back and stay again during an actual vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little retreat
My husband and I took our teenage sons here for a little getaway before school started. The hosts are wonderful, they made us a batch of the absolute best banana bread. All of the little touches in the house were welcoming. The place was spotless and the area is beautiful! It’s a great place to bring family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great placr
3rd time been here and will make it many more. Love the view and rental was cleaned and ready. Nutbread was the best. Cindy is so nice and her husband is too Hope to see them soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
Everything was perfect with our stay! Cindy and Shawn had everything ready for us upon our arrival and even left us a special treat to have with our morning coffee. The check-in process was very easy. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W., Smackover, AR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
47th Anniversary Trip
The house was amazing. Better than described! The area was beautiful with awesome scenery. A welcome gift of some delicious banana nut bread was above and beyond. Would definitely recommend with no reservations!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Super cozy and quiet! Loved the view of the lake and all the critters. Wonderful hosts, great hospitality! Amazing banana nut bread waiting for us when we arrived. Thank you again, Cindy and Shawn. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cindy & Shawn Egan

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Shawn & Cindy Egan manage The Heights Lodge at The Cove Vacation Homes property.
We moved to Norfork Lake from Las Vegas, NV in 2005. We were looking for a more family friendly place to raise our son and, boy, did we hit the jackpot.

Why they chose this property

The beautiful setting, abundance of outdoor activities, convenience of local services and general good nature of the locals make this a perfect place to vacation. Fout Boat Dock is just 1 mile down the road offering pontoon and waverunner rental, plus there is a COE swim beach, play ground and boat launch ramp.

Languages:

English

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