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Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!

Family-friendly cottage in Story

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Story, AR
  • Place, Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Creek
  • Place, Denby Point Public Use Area
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪75 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Story

This cottage places you next to Ouachita National Forest and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Ouachita. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Ouachita - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 31 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Denby Point Public Use Area - 31 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Joplin Public Use Area - 40 min drive - 24.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Diamante - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪270 Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. Lake Ouachita, Womble Trail, and Crystal Mining are just minutes away.

The Shady Pines Cottage is your ideal getaway for a quiet and relaxing vacation, in an ideal location! Enjoy watching a sunrise or sunset with a cup of coffee or glass of wine relaxing on the large covered patio!

Hot Springs where there is live horse racing, casino, and wonderful spa experiences is only 40 minutes away.

Stay at Shady Pines Cottage and you are sure to make fantastic memories!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 5349834535HL

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Story, just steps from Ouachita National Forest. You'll also find Lake Ouachita and Gee & Dee Crystal within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field), which is about 27.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!?

Yes, every accommodation at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! comes with a deck.

Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daina M., HAWKINS

Liked: Cleanliness
Precious cabin. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

R K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, awesome, home away from home.We would give this a 10 star if possible. One of the most wonderful places we have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting

Being able to wake up and go have my coffee on a covered patio with ceiling fans to keep cool despite the summer heat. Even in the middle of the day with temps hitting 98, I was so comfortable. My oldest marveled over the beautiful kitchen, and we all had a great time being able to clean our crystals off from Wegner Mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grady w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean. Quiet place plenty of room to walk dogs. Inside home well kept not a thing wrong I could find we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nik T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get-away

We loved our stay at Shady Pines! The location is nice and close to Mt Ida, but far enough out of town to be super quiet and peaceful. The beds were both very comfortable and the rooms both had plenty of space to settle into. The chest of drawers in both rooms were both more than enough for our clothes as well and didn't even needs the closet. The bathrooms were well done, had solid water pressure and had enough space. The kitchen was nice, had plenty of counter space and covered everything we needed for our stay. The living room was very comfortable, I loved those recliners!We really enjoyed the outdoor space as well. There was a good table and 4 chairs for playing games and having a few drinks on the porch. We didn't use the BBQ grill, but it looked like a solid option as well. The crystal washing table was a nice touch as we picked up a few on our hikes. Also, if you're into stargazing or astrophotography, the night sky here is fantastic. We couldn't have been happier with our stay. It's a beautiful space that felt very warm and inviting. We'll definitely book this one again on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025