Ouachita Mountains Luxury Retreat on 40+ acres with Pool, Hot Tub, Free WiFi

Hello, we would like to introduce ourselves. We are Doug and Jacki Alexander, the proud owners of this beautiful home. We recently purchased this home from R.C. Smith, who has been renting it out on the VRBO site for the last 5 years (VRBO #754008). This home and land has been in his family for over 100 years, and is still a working cattle ranch. Although our family was not raised here, we feel a strong family connection to the property through stories that R.C. has shared with us. Our family also comes from a long line of cattle ranchers in the panhandle of Texas. We hope that you and your family enjoy your stay in our home and that you will also feel this sense of family connection to the property. For those faithful return guest from R.C.'s site we would like to say THANK YOU and WELCOME BACK. For those of you who will be staying here for the first time we would like to say WELCOME, come enjoy the peaceful surroundings and making memories together with your family. Note: While this property has a five night minimum during the summer, we often have intervals between reservations which are less than five nights. The site will not allow you to choose these intervals because of the five night minimum. If interested in one of these shorter intervals, just send an inquiry utilizing dates which are available and I will send a special quote for the shorter stay. Thanks! The property is an outdoors person's dream. The home is in a working cattle farm which lies in a valley surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest and Muddy Creek Wildlife Management Area. Deer and small game are prevalent on the farm, with the occasional black bear on the property. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and boating are all within five minutes, and Lake Ouachita is only twenty minutes away. Fishing is only seconds away, as the 8 acre pond in the backyard is stocked with bass, crappie, bluegills and catfish. Guests have the run of the entire home, pool and spa, as well as the opportunity to fish in the large pond, so don't forget your fishing poles. Kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans, bakeware and utensils, as well as sporting a 48" Viking Range with grill. This up-to-date kitchen lets you prepare meals as if you were in your own home. All bathrooms are stocked with towels and linens are provided. We also have beach towels available for your time by the pool. Two bedrooms have king beds each with private baths and two bedrooms have queen beds each with private baths. Separate lounging and entertainment area upstairs is great for kids with TV and games, with bedrooms located on either side. East bedroom has a queen bed while west bunk room has a full twin bunk bed available. The heart pine flooring throughout the home was salvaged from two local 1800's barns. All lumber in the home (except for trusses) was milled from pine timber on the farm. All stone for the foundation and the chimney as well as pool area are from the farm. The living area offers a recliner and sectional leather sofa, a flat screen 50" TV with DirecTV, and a fireplace with plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining. This property is located in Montgomery County, Arkansas, which is one of the least populated counties in the state and is 82% National Forest. The scenic Ouachita River is less than five minutes away, offering fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking; call Ric Sharp at M&M Canoe and Kayaks for rental and shuttle service. Approximately 20 minutes away is Lake Ouachita, which is virtually surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest and has some 970 miles of Arkansas's most pristine shorelines. Boats, party barges and houseboats may be rented at a number of Marinas around the lake. For hikers and bikers the Ouachita Trail and Womble Trail (both of which are designated as International Mountain Biking Association Epic Trails) are within five minutes of the property and Lake Ouachita Vista Trail is approximately twenty minutes away. For those of you who own a telescope, you may want to bring it. On a clear night star gazing is an astronomers dream. Montgomery County is also a hunter's paradise, with 82% of the county's 800 square miles comprised of the Ouachita National Forest and Muddy Creek Wildlife Management Area. Hunting opportunities include small game, deer, turkey and black bear. Check your local hunting regulations @ www.agfc.com. As the new owners we are planning many renovations and upgrades this winter during the slower rental months including New Beds and Bedding, New Paint, Lighting, and a Master Bath Renovation. We will also be upgrading the upstairs garage apartment to make it available for additional guest and the possible addition of a game room. If you see weeks blocked off on calendar that you may be interested in this winter, please contact us as we may be in the Renovation process, or check back often for updates. We would love to accommodate you if our construction is complete.