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Blue Heron Cove Lakehouse in the Ozarks

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Private dock on Lake Avalon with two kayaks and a paddleboat
Private dock on Lake Avalon with two kayaks and a paddleboat
Large upstairs living room with fireplace and beautiful views of the lake.
Large upstairs living room with fireplace and beautiful views of the lake.
Large upstairs living room with fireplace and beautiful views of the lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14436.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bella Vista, AR
  • Lake Avalon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Loch Lomond
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rogers, AR (ROG-Rogers Municipal-Carter Field)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Heron Cove Lakehouse in the Ozarks

Spacious 4700 sq ft lakefront home on beautiful Lake Avalon in Bella Vista. Perfect for large families or groups with 5 seperate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and two large living areas with woodburning fireplaces. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking right off your private dock or out your front door. The Beach at Lake Avalon is just a short 5 minute walk away. You can also hop on/hop off the Little Sugar mountain biking trail just down from the house.

The main living area is on the top floor with living room and woodburning fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and a full deck.

The kitchen is fully equipped with new appliances including refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster and blender. A full complement of pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glassware is included.

The lower level has an additional living room with woodburning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, two kids rooms, another bathroom and a large patio. There is also a separate laundry room with a new washer & dryer.

The house has high speed internet and wifi throughout. 6 televisions with full cable (including ESPN), Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus are provided for guests. Downstairs includes Ping Pong and Xbox.

Linens, bedding, towels, toiletries and firewood are all provided.

Enjoy swimming, fishing, and kayaking off your private dock. The home has plenty of storage for your vehicle, bikes, and other toys. Note the fireplaces are open for guest use from October through March.

Located minutes from I-49, check out all the Northwest Arkansas has to offer from mountain bike trails (go to oztrailsnwa) to playing golf at one of 6 courses in Bella Vista, world class Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary Contemporary Art Museum.

Property manager

Robert Balfe

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Events allowed with prior approval
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Pets

Pets allowed
House-trained dogs are allowed with pre-approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Note from host: Events allowed with prior approval
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

Bella Vista

Located in Bella Vista, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bella Vista Country Club Golf Course and Loch Lomond Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Macadoodle Plaza and Midtown Shopping Center. Peel Museum and Botanical Garden and Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink & Splash Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Bella Vista, AR

What's nearby

  • Lake Avalon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Loch Lomond - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Walmart Headquarters - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art - 20 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Fayetteville, AR (XNA-Northwest Arkansas Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Macadoodles - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Heron Cove Lakehouse in the Ozarks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Heron Cove Lakehouse in the Ozarks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron Cove Lakehouse in the Ozarks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron Cove Lakehouse in the Ozarks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Avalon and Lake Avalon Park. Tanyard Creek Park and Macadoodle Plaza are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katina T.

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

Great stay!

House was roomy! Porches have beautiful views. It was nasty weather so we didn’t get to use the dock, but it was nice to have. Many more dishes and seasonings than I normally see in a rental. Only things to consider, drive way is very steep and one 2wd car that was there had problems getting up with the weather. Hosts were responsive and made every effort to accommodate any request I had.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod D.

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

family wedding

Great place to stay for a family wedding!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Family getaway

We normally have a family reunion trip in Branson every year in September. The golf costs have gotten outrageous there so we decided to try NWA this year. We could not have asked for a more amazing place for our fun! The men enjoyed the beautiful golf courses that are minutes from the home, and the girls and kids enjoyed the shopping and sites so close. Managers checked in several times during our stay to make sure everything was going well. We will stay here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Golf outing

This was a great location for our golf outing, close to all the courses we were playing. The guys loved having their own rooms. we were very comfortable with this stay and are talking about making this trip a couple of times a year. Only down side is it sleeps 14 but only has 7 forks to eat with. we had other friends over for dinner and was short on the eating utensils. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Amazing Lake Getaway!

This property was amazing for our large family, only made better by the amazing host! We enjoyed all aspects of the home but most, especially the screened in porch - It was an absolute delight. The walk down to the dock is rather treacherous, but once you get there, it is peaceful and a great place to fish. The house had all the amenities you would need for cooking, Laundry, Games for the family, Lifejackets… Etc.. We spent a week here as a family of 11 and couldn’t have had a more enjoyable time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kay S.

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

Family vacay

Was good layout for family. Hard to get to dock and tree down by dock so unable to swim like we wanted. But Avalon Beach was close so we went there instead.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

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

Christmas Vacation

Loved the house it was in a beautiful setting. The windows were very nice and you could see different views from each set. The fireplace was a nice addition as was the snow, don’t know how he arranged that. We had one little problem with the clothes dryer and that was taken care of almost within the hour. Just an all around great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

My Daughters Wedding

I chose this house to accommodate family and friends and allow everyone to spread out while in town for my daughter’s wedding. This house definitely allows for this. Beautiful location and easy access to everything! My rating for cleanliness is lower due to a few oversights that should always be addressed between stays. A used and not flushed toilet, leaves were not blown from deck and driveway. They were heavily covered and my brother spent time taking care of it. The upstairs fireplace was not emptied of coals. We had to spend time cleaning it out prior to use. Garage trashcan and screened deck trash not emptied. Suggestions; provide fire starters, change lightbulbs to ensure adequate lighting; lamp in upstairs bedroom doesn’t work nor ceiling fan light. garage door opener didn’t work (battery?), downstairs shower door doesn’t shut. Parking Note: We had lots of car shuffling due to extremely steep driveway. If multiple car use, it could be an issue for parking. Other than these things, we all enjoyed the stay here and I do recommend for large gatherings!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Family Reunion Size Lakehouse of Comfort & Fun

This is a wonderful home that is very clean, spacious, plenty of bedrooms & bathrooms, excellent mattresses, well furnished and they even provide fishing poles, kayaks and life jackets!! There were 4 couples staying here for our family reunion and the home was plenty large to allow quiet space for all while accommodating as well for fun times in the large living room and on the two back decks to watch tv, play games, read and just hang out & chat. The fishing dock was awesome as well for a gathering place to fish and kayak and then the ping pong table on the lower level of the home became quite a popular spot as well! The only challenge is the driveway since we had 4 vehicles but we made it work to fit them all. What a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee V.

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

Beautiful spot. Great home.

Beautiful property. Close to whatever you like to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Great place

Great place for a golf trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Beautiful house, incredible location!

Just steps away from a pristine lake! We really loved the open floor plans on the top and bottom floors. Bedrooms were large, beds comfy. Big TVs. Ping Pong. Great access to nearby trails. The house had a very helpful guide that lead us to a near by waterfall! Highly recommend you check this out. Host was very responsive and resolved the few issues we had quickly. I would encourage the host to purchase new kayaks and paddles. The equipment provided was a bit disappointing but we made it work! For any active guests, make sure you sign up for a guest pass with the HOA. This is a requirement to use the beach and swim dock. Thanks for a great stay. We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vy N.

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

Great vacation home

The home was very spacious. Plenty of room for our family to hang out. Everyone loved the ping pong table. Driveway is a little tough to navigate but with some help everyone was able to manage and we were able to park 4-5 cars. I would say the home is more like 6 bedrooms vs 7 though as you have to walk through another bedroom to enter/exit that room. It would’ve also been nice to have more spare linen so if you plan on bringing air mattress or sleeping on the couch then make sure to bring your own pillows and linens! All the bathroom locks could use replacing too as they didn’t really lock. These are just small details. Overall the home served its purpose and we all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Family vacation

Lots of fun. We could have used another bathroom but it all worked. Haha.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

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

Lake Avalon

Good location on Lake Avalon, roomy house and comfy beds. Advertises 2 kayaks and a pedal boat but they do not have the current Bella Vista stickers so you cannot take them on the lake. There are no paddles for the kayaks. The property had to be vacuumed and the decks and outdoor furniture had to be cleaned by us. Broken toilet seat we had to replace no reimbursement Sugar ant problem in the kitchen Property manager was extremely rude when I discussed the issues on the phone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Spacious Home

Very spacious home made for a relaxing say for our group of eight golfers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

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

Great Location for Bella Vista Golf

Great house for a big group to stay. We played all of the Bella Vista courses. This house was close to them and provided a nice relaxing place to hangout when the golf was done. Owner was very communicative. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

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

Wedding in Arkansas

My family and I stayed in your Vrbo and it was an absolutely beautiful home and beautiful view. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Princeton, Il

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

Comfortable and relaxing

Spacious and very comfortable house. Beautiful surroundings and a very accommodating owner
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Amazing house, beautiful views!

Lovely house with amazing views from the rooms and deck. Plenty of space to spread out and very comfortable. The location is great, close to many awesome hiking trails and fishing spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett W.

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

Great stay!

My family and I had a great time staying here! We had no issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

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

So beautiful

This place is gorgeous, huge, and the layout is perfect for the family to be together without being on top of one another. Bob communicated everything really clearly so check in and checkout was super easy. Loved our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

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

MTB riding weekend

Awesome access for trail riding!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corbin J.

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

prewedding stay

the place is very beautiful wish we could have stayed longer. plenty of room to stretch out for any large group. lots to do in the area too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Excellent Property

This property is exactly as described and pictured. We had 6 adults, 8 children ranging in ages of 8 - 16 and our dog. We all had beds, even the dog had a bed. The ping pong table was a hit, everyone played. A lot of games were played by the kids which they enjoy the most. Since we stayed later in October, the dock and bay this property is on didn't really offer us swimming. But the kids had fun at the park close by, they went mountain biking for an afternoon and went to an amusement park in Fayettville for an afternoon. Would we stay again? Maybe. It is a long drive from southern Minnesota. But this experience was well worth the drive!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert Balfe

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We are 25+ year residents of Northwest Arkansas and love the greenspace, beautiful lakes, great food, hiking, biking and fun things to do. As hosts, we take pride in welcoming our guests and providing a warm and enjoyable visit.