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Ouachita River Haven

3.0 star property
Lodge with free parking, steps from Ouachita National Forest

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Relax in this inviting space with a large sofa, dining table for six, and natural light pouring in through the windows.
Escape to a secluded cabin surrounded by nature, featuring a cozy porch and a rustic charm.
Relax on the deck overlooking the forest, where a single chair invites you to unwind.
Compact kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and microwave, offering ample space for meal preparation.
Ascend through the lush surroundings via the wooden staircase, surrounded by dense foliage and trees.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Ouachita Rose

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
122 Ouachita River Haven Rd, Pencil Bluff, AR, 71965

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fulton Branch Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 30 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 38 min drive - 33.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yellow Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪P & R Dairy & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ouachita River Haven

Lodge near Ouachita National Forest
Ouachita River Haven provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A dock, outdoor furniture, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Ouachita River Haven feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Private yards and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Firewood fee: USD 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ouachita River Haven Lodge
Ouachita River Haven Pencil Bluff
Ouachita River Haven Lodge Pencil Bluff

Frequently asked questions

Is Ouachita River Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ouachita River Haven?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ouachita River Haven?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ouachita River Haven?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ouachita River Haven located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is steps from Ouachita National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dragover Recreation Area and Fulton Branch Recreation Area. Rich Mountain Community College and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Ouachita River Haven Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time with family. We stayed in the Magnolia Cabin...exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cabin which was very clean. It had Wifi, tv, toaster oven, microwave, coffee, pot,sugar and all the comforts of home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place, in the woods right off the river. Quiet and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Cozy cabin

Great place for a weekend getaway. We met up with family, barbecued, crystal hunted, and played in the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful river Our cabin had squeaky upstairs. Would wake up other people. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was one of the best places we ever stayed in a cabin. Everything about the place was a great outdoor experience. The Crystal mines around were fun. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cabin needs updating

The cabin was nice but there's several issues. One shower has no water pressure. One of the double beds mattress was really uncomfortable to sleep on and the bed frames squeaks really badly. All water facets will have mold if they don't fix gap issues around them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Camper Searching No More Renting

The cabin was nice & spacious enough for our crew. I couldn't get one A/C unit on. Noticed all window units showed filters needed cleaned. These filters were full of dust. I cleaned them, it was late when we arrived, & didn't want to bother the couple since office was closed. The husband, we enjoyed visiting with the next morning & the river area is awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed going to the river each morning & evening. There is a bug problem, not sure if it was due to the time of the year or just the area but we killed 4 centipedes and 2 large beetle bugs in the cabin. I asked for extra towels due to only 4 towels for a 12 person cabin for 4 days. That seemed to be a problem, that I needed more towels. I was informed that my booking on Hotels.com was for only 4 people. My hotels.com always states 4 people so that my husband & I get large places to stay. My son & his 2 young daughters stayed with us also & my youngest son & wife showed up for a Saturday night stay. I thought nothing of this since it was a 12 person cabin. The Wife owner did not like that I had more than 4 people in the 12 person cabin, informed me she would be charging me for additional people. The booking was already paid for so that didn't happen. But please be aware even though it states Pet Friendly in the hotels.com info there is a $15 per night per dog fee. The owners have since sent me a dog invoice since we have left. Sliding Doors don't lock. Enjoyed but lots of issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was very clean nice place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cabin with great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property sets on a beautiful section of the Ouachita river and is very quiet and peaceful. Owners very nice and hospitable. Loved the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Imad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Ouachita River

Casey and Amanda are awesome! They attended to our needs and treated us like family. Beautiful quiet cabin, perfect for getting away from the city and reconnecting with nature. You can see and hear the Ouachita river from the back deck. Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022