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Idle Awhile Cabin on 36 Acres – Luxury Meets Historic Charm in the Ozarks

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Private kitchen
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Mountain Home, AR
  • Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Bull Shoals Caverns
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Mountain Village 1890
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Idle Awhile Cabin on 36 Acres – Luxury Meets Historic Charm in the Ozarks

Find your happy place at Idle Awhile Cabin, a luxurious lakefront retreat perched on 36 private acres. Tucked deep into the rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains, this 2,000-square-foot cabin offers the perfect blend of country seclusion and modern luxury—with no neighbors in sight, and public lake access just under a mile away.

The home features an opulent king suite plus another spacious queen bedroom and two full bathrooms. There is a Murphy bed and a pullout couch in the living room to comfortably sleep up to 8 adult guests, with a crib also available for your littles.

Originally built in the mid-1800s as a pioneer homestead, this cabin has been lovingly restored by family and friends using reclaimed materials from the original structure. Every beam and board tells a story—repurposed with care to retain the charm and character of the home’s frontier past, while seamlessly blending in modern comforts.

Inside, you'll find a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, brand-new appliances, and impeccably-finished bathrooms designed for relaxation and comfort.

Outside, take in the views from the enormous covered back porch or explore your own private hiking trail. You’ll enjoy total privacy and stunning scenery from your doorstep. Bring your boat, your ATVs, or your kayaks—there's plenty of room to park all your toys and gear on the private drive.

To help you have fun and make the most of your stay, we provide:
- Fishing tackle
- Kayaks
- Pool noodles
- Life vests
- Fire pit (perfect for stargazing)
- Outdoor grill for BBQs

Your hosts are committed to making your stay unforgettable and are always available to answer questions or lend a hand. Come experience the magic of the Ozarks—past and present—at this one-of-a-kind retreat.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock. Laundry facilities are available. A washer is available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with washing machine, ironing board, and hair dryer
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Bull Shoals Lake and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Oakland Public Use Area
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Idle Awhile Cabin on 36 Acres – Luxury Meets Historic Charm in the Ozarks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oh my God! This place is wonderful.. It has: amazing view, seclusion, privacy, modern everything, swimming at the private dock, "no noise", wildlife everywhere, but it wasn't far from restaurants.... or anything else that we needed. The home was amazing, beautiful woodwork.. The attention to detail is everywhere, all new stuff. And the beds were big and killer comfortable. We didn't need it but you could section it into two different living areas for privacy. It was well stocked and was spotlessly clean. All we did was sleep late, eat, swim, and relax. The owners are near-by and were extremely helpful with anything that we needed. We will definitely come back. ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a great stay at Idle Awhile! You can tell that this cabin has been built with love and, frankly, a lot of talent. The Murphy bed was handmade, and the woodwork throughout the cabin totally floored me. The enormous, well-equipped kitchen (plus coffees/creamers/teas, and a bottle of wine and 6-pack) had plenty of room to put our own supplies.We had coffee in the morning on the back porch, with a stunning view of the lake. Lake access was very close by, and the rental came with two kayaks, life vests, and noodles for playtime on the water. The public boat access is nearby.Several nights we sat out by the firepit, enjoying hanging out together without feeling like neighbors were on top of us. The owners live nearby and are responsive, but gave us our privacy.Beds and furniture were comfy-this place was the opposite of old and beat up!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025