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BlueBird Cabin ~ on Livingston Creek

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mountain View, AR
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cash's White River Theater
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Blanchard Springs Caverns
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Batesville, AR (BVX-Batesville Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

BlueBird Cabin ~ on Livingston Creek

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS PROPERTY:
Livingston Creek! What a hidden treasure explorable by foot for a mile upstream into the wilderness. It runs year-round and has pop-up waterfalls across the bank after rains. During wet seasons, you can hear the creek from the screened windows and porches. The creek is shallow, not boat navigable, but trout run up in the cooler months. For decades the owners have welcomed flocks of bluebirds to this property that return year after year. This property has the soul of its artistic owners throughout: local crafts, books about the area, local made furniture. It is a quintessential Ozark getaway.


Please be sure and click through all the photos and read the full description as we think it will answer most questions you have in advance or will need prior to packing up and heading our way. But please, feel free to reach out with any questions. We love them. **Rental Prices are dynamic. This means that the prices vary – determined by software – dependent on area inventory, day of week and time of year. Enter your dates and amount of people for an actual quote.**


PROPERTY LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY:
~ Last quarter mile is level smooth gravel. There are a few sturdy steps (pictured) to enter the property.
~ It is about 20 minutes from our world class Blanchard Caverns Recreation area and OK Trading Post with horse trail riding.. It is 5 minutes from Jack's Resort restaurant/ Fishing guide services and 10 - 15 minutes from shopping, medical in the town you're going to fall in love with, MOUNTAIN VIEW ARKANSAS.

Other area attractions include North Sylamore Creek Access, Ozark Folk Center State Park, Loco Ropes Course (tree top adventures), Arkansas Craft School - all within about 15 minutes.


PETS:
Max 3. We love dogs! And they are welcome here for an additional fee of $85 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!


RENTAL AMENETIES and VARIANCES:
~ 900 sqft sleeps up to 6
~ Please note there is no dishwasher


LAYOUT:
~ bedroom one - queen bed - with direct access to half bath
~ bedroom two (creekside) - queen bed
~ bed 3 - high quality brand new queen sleeper sofa with thick foam mattress - in main living area
~ kitchen: full size stove and fridge, micro, drip coffee, pots, pans, blender, crock pot and basic cooking needs. BYO ice - or used trays
~ bathroom #2 - full size with shower
~ dining area
~ 1 large smart TV for your streaming apps or BYO gaming

HEATING/COOLING:
~ window units and wall propane heaters

WASHER and DRYER:
~ Full size. Located under the house. A little awkward to get to but surely functional!

OUTSIDE LIVING:
~ Oh boy, where to start. We already mentioned the creek. That is the crown jewel. Be sure to pack some creek shoes so that you may go exploring upstream.
~ propane grill
~ fire pit and chairs under twinkle lights for smores and fish tales.
~ games; croquet, corn hole
~ decks galore with iron tables and seating

SUPPLIES INCLUDED:
~ All bed, bath, and kitchen linens for number of people contracted. Body, hand, + dish soap, trash bags, basic cleaning products + tools, and toilet paper.
~ Starter supplies (1 or 2 days depending on personal usage): paper towels, ground coffee + filters, sugar, laundry pods, dishwasher pods, salt + pepper, and cooking oil.
~ BYO toiletries such as shampoo, toothpaste, etc.


EXTRAS:
~ Buy firewood from us by the bundle
~ We offer free to all our guests an EV charging station. It is a Tesla level 2 and we provide J-1772 adapter for other vehicles. It is located on the historic town square in Mountain View, Arkansas > where you can likely catch some dulcimers in action while waiting on your juice.
~ We also offer kayak and canoe rentals available to peruse after booking


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. 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 depending on who you are booking through.

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 AirBB have different policies in effect. Please read their fine print.
5. AirBB 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 50% within 30 days of arrival or 75% within 14 days of arrival.

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Ivy Vacations LLC
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-20:00

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
This property accepts cash
On-site 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

About the area

Mountain View

Located in Mountain View, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ozark Folk Center State Park and White River, while Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn and Cash's White River Theater are cultural highlights.
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Mountain View, AR

What's nearby

  • Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Cash's White River Theater - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • The Old Mill - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Blanchard Springs Caverns - 24 min drive - 20.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Anglers Steakhouse & Catfish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Catfish Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Go Kart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Catfish Wharf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jo Jo's Catfish Wharf - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BlueBird Cabin ~ on Livingston Creek pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at BlueBird Cabin ~ on Livingston Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BlueBird Cabin ~ on Livingston Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BlueBird Cabin ~ on Livingston Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from White River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Jimmy Driftwood Music Barn and Ozark Folk Center State Park. Cash's White River Theater and City Park Stone Ampitheater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Wonderful Creekside Vacation

What a great place to stay and play in the creek!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lakisha

We loved our stay, we enjoyed everything

The kids loved the little creek

10/10 Excellent

Marty J.

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

Nice stay

Very nice with a clear creek to view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Great location to view the Solar Eclipse

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the thoughtful extras at the cabin to help us enjoy the solar eclipse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valine L.

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

Our StayCation!

Amazing little spot. Was perfect for my husband’s birthday and spending family time with the kids around the bonfire 🔥 and the creek is a must see!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Very peaceful and relaxing!

Very peaceful and relaxing! Enough space to let the kids run around without worry.

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Great Cabin

This is a great little cabin on a great piece of property! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

I was impressed compared to other places we have stayed.

This was a great place to stay, this was our third time to Mountain View and it’s close to downtown and great hikes near by! We went with our pets and they were very accommodating! Very very clean!! I was impressed compared to other places we have stayed. Part of the power went out and we got a quick response and the problem was solved in less than 30 minutes! Beautiful and peaceful all around. Definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome place to stay

The creek was very shallow which isn’t great for teensadults that want to swim but is great for little kids. Awesome, deep, clear water swimming holes near by and we had a blast at one of those locations. The Blanchard caves are near and we took advantage of the cave tour and had a great time at the rec area swimming, made a whole day of it. Also really enjoyed the stone county drive in in Mountain View which is very close to the cabin. Overall it was a good time and a good location. Host was responsive and helpful and flexible

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie R.

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

It was the perfect place for a weekend getaway!

It was very easy renting the property. The owner was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

We loved it!

This is a great little cabin on a great piece of property! We loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Such a special location

Such a special location with a lot of privacy and lots of space outdoors. Wonderful location on the creek and nearby local national forests. Will be back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Great home- tucked away on a quiet creek.

Great home- tucked away on a quiet creek. High recommend the area and house. 5 mins away from many attractions. Would stay again

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Absolutely Great!!!

It couldn’t have been any better. I hope we can stay again. The kids played in the creek and caught crawlers while the adults sat in the shade. The house was very clean and enjoyable. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

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

Relaxing getaway

So peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely weekend.

Great place for our family for Father's Day. The kids played at the creek, we used the nice grill and ate on the back porch. Lovely weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Everything from the checkin to check out was very smooth

Everything from the checkin to check out was very smooth. The little creek in the property deserves an extra star! Me and my friends had a great time together.
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10/10 Excellent

This Cabin was very Cute and Cozy!

This Cabin was very Cute and Cozy! Felt like you were in a Country/modern Farm Cabin. Very Peaceful and Relaxing. Love the creek. We will Definitely stay here again. 💜

10/10 Excellent

randy k.

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

Clean and Quiet

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Terrific

Wonderful 4 nites at sweet cabin on the creek. Quiet, well equipped , clean and comfortable cabin. Porch has good furniture and view of bubbling creek. Dog had terrific time as owners sitting in cool waters. Beds were perfect and a/c cold. Enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely perfect

This was a fantastic experience! The house is perfectly located, with privacy yet near enough to a small town to get food and fuel. The house was super cute, very clean, and had great touches such as bird seed to feed the birds, games for indoors and outside, etc. Our favorite part was that the back yard had a creek running along it, so we spent most of our time playing in it. It wasn't deep enough to fish in, but we did catch crayfish. I would have loved to stay for a week if we would have had time! The check in was easy, and the owners were great and clear with communication. 100% would recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

William

Quiet spot

This is a lovely, quiet spot. Neighbors are a fair distance away. The creek is really nice. We put out bird food and got some surprises (hello there little nuthatch!). Close enough to Mountain View that we could just buzz into town without any hoopla. We will definitely return. I had to sweep the deck before we could enjoy it - not a big deal, but I wasn’t excited about it. There wasn’t a single sharp knife (as per usual in rentals. I give this feedback every time).

10/10 Excellent

A

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

Wonderful, quiet mountain cabin on a creek

We went to Bluebird during Spring Break to take our son to Dry Run Creek by Norfolk Dam. The cabin was wonderful and tastefully decorated. My wife is hyper critical with cleanliness, always wiping things down when we get there and cleaning the floors, but she remarked that this was the cleanest short term rental she's ever seen and after inspecting everything, just sat on the chair. We didn't spend much of the day at Bluebird, but the evenings were nice and quiet, on a quiet road. I did get to fly fish a bit up the creek one morning with no strikes and no sightings of anything but minnows, but the creek is a shallow limestone bed creek with beautiful views. This place is exactly something I would love to own if I lived anywhere close to the Ozarks. Any questions were answered with a phone call and any problems we had (not the owner's fault) were fixed promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Whitney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Family weekend

A good weekend getaway but a little disappointed in a couple of things. There were several positives to this stay but just a few things that would’ve improved our stay. The creek was not a swimming option so definitely something to note for those looking to have creek access for swimming or fishing. There is no air conditioning in the second bedroom which made for a warm two nights with two kids so not much sleep was had. The inside was very clean but the outside needs some attention. We cleaned off areas to put our things on and cleaned the back table and chairs to be able to sit down to eat. The Baggo board was broken so that was a little difficult to play and the chairs by the campfire were rusted and worn out so bring your own. Overall, a cute cabin that would be great for spring or fall when cooler.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

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

Great Place w/ some other information

Overall, the place was nice. The "enclosed" portion is kind of misleading. The house is on stilts and there is an area below it that is partially fenced off. The washer and dryer are below the house in that area. It rained the day before we left so that area was pretty muddy. Kitchen equipment is adequate if basic. There is a toaster oven, microwave and crock pot, but minimal pots and pans, cookie sheets, etc. It's just fine if you aren't planning to do a lot of cooking. Bedrooms are connected by a door. There are two bathrooms but one is en suite in one bedroom and the other is across the hall from the bedroom that has the bathroom in it. Only one shower, the en suite bathroom is actually a half bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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