The lodge is truly remarkable. The view is beautiful, it's remote but easy to get to. Easy access to Smithville if you need quick last minute groceries (Dollar General only). It's only a 30-minute easy drive up to the Ouchita and Winding Stair Mountains where there is fantastic dog-friendly hiking. On property there is a private creek for fishing and swimming opportunities, and even more just 20 mins away in the Beech Creek National Recreation Area. We did not bother going into Hochatown....way too much traffic and the mountains are more impressive to the NORTH. You can literally have the National Forests and Mountains to yourselves up there vs down near Broken Bow. The cabin itself is well appointed and very spacious. I know the photos change from time to time, but was looking forward to playing cornhole and teaching my kids horseshoes, both which were unavailable. The pool table IS there as of Jul 2025 (there seems to be some conflicting reviews on this). We would absolutely rent this cabin again. We were a family of 5 and are thinking about bringing the in-laws with us next time.