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5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park.

Family-friendly lodge in Mountainburg with a water park

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Lake Fort Smith Frontier Lodge offers scenic mountain views. Hike nearby trails by day, then relax on one of five porch swings by the firepit. The secluded property features two kitchens, five bedrooms, and a large bar area with stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
Mountainburg, AR

What's nearby

  • Artist Point - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Evans Trail Loop - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lake Fort Smith State Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • University of Arkansas - 30 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Fayetteville Downtown Square - 35 min drive - 66.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Den - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chester Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Neon Moon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fort Smith Filter Plant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crawdad Hole - ‬12 min drive

About this property

5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park.

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden at 5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park.. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A billiards/pool table, table tennis, and a foosball table
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Games
Room features
All guestrooms at 5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park. offer perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside of the lodge
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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 and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Just please put used towles on top of washer. Bag trash and put in barrels behind lodge. Leave linens on the bed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No swimming in the pond. The pond it is stocked with catfish. We ask for the guest to catch and release. Hunting is not allowed.
No smoking in lodge. Smoking is allowed outside, please dispose of your remnants. No ATVs, dirt bikes or similar vehicles off of driveway area.
On the premises is a cabin that is rented. We ask for you to be respectful to the tenants.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Contact owner to discuss events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside of the lodge

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Contact owner to discuss events.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Five Bedroom Lodge Nestled on 10 Acres With Georges Views
Five Bedroom Lodge Nestled on 10 Acres With Gorgeous Views
Frontier Lodge in the Boston Mountains near Lake Fort Smith

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park. located?

This family-friendly Mountainburg lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ozark National Forest and Artist Point. Lake Fort Smith State Park and Evans Trail Loop are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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5-bedroom lodge near Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith state park. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann F.

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

Amazing Lodge

This was an amazing lodge for our family get away! Would like to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Wonderful location, beautiful lodge and great host

Had a great time at the lodge-beautiful views, plenty of laundry/appliances, host is very communicative. Property is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinna L.

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

Awesome lodge, wonderful host!!

We loved our stay and wish we could've stayed longer. It was the PERFECT place for our my family, friends and kids. From the games indoors, outdoors, fish pond, etc to the beautiful serene landscape we got to enjoy. . There was no lack of fun activities available to us. That was so appreciated! The animals nearby were a treat to visit with and my dogs loved the grass to play in. The host was so kind and humble. Couldn't ask for a better stay. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Perfect Location

This place is amazing! The host is incredibly kind and makes sure you know exactly where to go. The location is great, leaving you feeling as though you're away from the hubbub of life but still only 30 minutes from Fayetteville. I highly recommend this property for your family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Great place for a family

We enjoyed our vacation here with my large family. The view was great, the beds were comfortable, and so were the couches. It made for a fun and relaxing trip. So glad I found this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Awesome

Place is just awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amberly B.

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

Youth Group

We had an amazing time at this lodge! Brian was great to work with and responds quickly. The property is beautiful and the views are amazing! Towns are close and there is plenty to do. There is a ton of stuff to do at the lodge and a lot of room! No one was crowded with our group of 11. The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doyle C., Sheridan, AR

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

Annual Brothers Bash

We celebrated our 17th annual Brothers Bash at this beautiful Mountainburg property. Everything was just as described in VRBO, pictures and all. Plenty of room, clean, good beds, plenty of kitchen utensils, pool table that can change into a ping pong table, plenty of board games, beautiful area, etc. We couldn't have asked for a better Host for a property. Brian was kind, explained information that he thought would be helpful to us, and just made us feel comfortable. Thank you, Brian. You're an absolutely wonderful Host. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia W.

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

Great weekend getaway

The host is phenomenal. He immediately answers any of our problems. He went out of his way to go purchase a DVD player for my kids’ movies. The property does need some repairs and upkeep. If we ever needed anything, the owner was right over to help. We went during a cold storm, and it was very cold inside, probably windows leaking air, as the heaters were running constantly. Appliances need some adjustments/repairs or replacement, but overall it was a lovely place to spend time with family. Beautiful view of the sunset and mountains. Very close to Devil’s Den state park. We we certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

The boys trip

We brought our grandsons with us and had a great time together. This is a very fun place with lots of things to do as a family. Beautiful grounds. Lots of space and everything we needed for a relaxing time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Plenty to do on the property

The location and directions were great. There were a lot of outdoor activities to do as well as a play station which our children took advantage of. All in all a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most peaceful and the best view of the mountains and the sunrise and sunset. Clean and very spacious. Charming place for a quiet getaway. The young qdts stayed off the phones and actually played outside and actually played board games when it rained. We had the best time ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Weekend and state parks

The owner was nice and shared his goats, pig and cats with us if we wanted only and kids loved the animals. It was a very rainy weekend but the gravel roads (about 1.25 miles were able to be driven). Kids enjoyed the stocked pond as it stopped raining one evening enough to take our 6 and 4 and 2 year olds to the pond to fish. Each caught and released several small fish. For what we were looking for and the 7 of us it was an enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie a.

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

Wedding trip

This is an amazing place to stay. Very clean and has everything you need to cook meals and have a very small reception. We had a amazing time and would love to come back and stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Spring Break Getaway

We stayed here for spring break to use for hiking in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The house and property were beautiful, and the owner was very accommodating. He let us interact with the animals and ensured we had a comfortable stay. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a wonderful getaway in Northern Arkansas
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph M.

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

Great place for a family retreat / reunion

our group of 9 older adults had a wonderful time at Brian’s place. 5 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 kitchen areas. Plenty of games, places for puzzling, a big dining table so that we could all eat together, good beds, private. I’d recommend to anyone with a group that’d like some peace and privacy in a beautiful place with a very friendly and helpful landlord. Thanks Brian!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

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

Two-family long weekend

We had such an enjoyable time at Brian’s place! It was a perfect halfway meeting point for our two families. We had 4 adults, 6 teens/preteens, and 2 dogs and everyone fit very comfortably. We loved the pool table! And having two kitchens was super handy for storing food and cooking meals for 10 people. It was cold so we didn’t get to do much outside, but the property is spacious with beautiful views. We really hope to return at a warmer time! Brian was an excellent host, very communicative and responsive to anything we needed. He even brought out his goats and pig for us to see and the kids to feed. All in all, an excellent stay! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

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

Great Get Away

Very clean and had an amazing view. Very Peaceful and great people!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Great for families

Great outside area and games for family time together. Beautiful view of the sunset and the night stars. Brian was very helpful and accommodating when we had some unexpected changes. We would definitely come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Close to State Parks

Great property close to Lake Fort Smith State Park and Devil's Den State Park. We came for fall foliage and hiking. The foliage was late this year, so it was just okay, but we thoroughly enjoyed the hiking. The owner shares a lot of information and makes a point to ensure guests feel welcome. We enjoyed meeting the goats and pet pig, Penelope. There are tons of fun extras in/around the lodge (pool table, foosball, pond with catfish, porch swings, etc.) and the living spaces are spacious. A couple of the bedrooms were a little tight, but we were happy to have the larger beds, so we made it work. While there is room for up to 12 people (assuming you don't mind sharing a full size bed), we limited our group to 8 since there are only 2 bathrooms. Would stay here again if I went back to the same area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey A.

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

Excellent for large gatherings with that country feel

Owner is very polite and courteous. Family loved feeding the goats, fish, and the huge pig. Lots of things to do. Pool table, beer pong, foosball, fire pit, volleyball, horseshoes and fishing all on the property. Lots of room for sleeping, lounging, and gathering in the dining area for a large family meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Family Retreat

We had a lovely time at the property. There was SO MUCH to do for everyone! They had a wide variety of indoor and outdoor games to choose from. We had an issue with cats on the property (allergy), but the owners were very responsive about it. Also- random but if you need a 9X13 pan, bring your own! We couldn’t find one! Other than that, the kitchen was well stocked! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn C.

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

Great spot for extended family gathering with little kids who love to fish!

Easily enough beds/bedrooms for 10. Great dual kitchen setup and lots of great seating inside and out. Inside and outside abundance of games and entertainment options including inflatable movie screen. Fish pond was fabulous for the little ones. Such fun to see wildlife. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Grwat stay

Great property for a group - plenty of space for time together and space to retreat to
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Still nice

Love the view and the comfort. Worked well for my family. Thanks again for a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024