I grew up on this lake and this was like going back to my glory days 😋

This place has all you need. It is a bit out-dated, which didn’t surprise me due to other reviews and it didn’t bother me. The cleanliness of the house was not quite what I was expecting. There was dust on fans, cabinets, and furniture throughout the house. The fridge and cabinets in the kitchen were dirty. We ended up cleaning the cabinets and stove while we were there. The beds were not very comfortable and a bit springy. The house is big and has a lot of space. Owner is downstairs which didn’t bother us. Had what we needed for our stay, just a bit dirty.

The house is straight out of 1980 which wasn't bad really, kind of nostalgic. Beds are absolutely worn out, we slept in a bowl on top of each other but this was not the worst of it. I paid the owner his asking price and didn't have control of the temperature of the house because he has a covered locked clear box like you find in elementary schools over the thermostat. It was a balmy 72 when we arrived and slept with the door open to survive. This house was covered in dust and needs a good cleaning. One of the attractive points of this stay is the jetted tub in the master bed room as advertised in the VRBO listing, well it doesn't work. The view from the porch over looking the lake was the only good thing about this stay but its not enough for me to return.

The lake house is immaculate and beautiful. It is in a way a time capsule, taking you away from the stressors of this world. We had a fire whilst the rain and thunder roared, in the morning I saw a family of 4 deer streak across the lawn that slopes to Norfolk Lake. Our host, Robert, was unobtrusive and congenial and I will gladly stay again!

Very pleasant and peaceful. Great scenery with deer in the yard each morning. Host was friendly and stayed in his own quarters. Would gladly return.

Nice sized house and beautiful view of the lake. The décor is somewhat dated but considering the price it was not a big deal to me. Enjoyed my stay very much!

Are you looking for the best? Look no further! We don't normally give five stars. But, this has the location, the view, a great host, everything you need plus more, in one place! Richard was welcoming and gracious. But not obtrusive like some hosts can be. He welcomed us and made sure we knew everything we needed to know about the accommodations, but left us to our privacy during the stay. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, plus one large sunroom, 2 dining areas (one was used to play games) and fully stocked kitchen left us not needing anything. The master bedroom, both dining/game areas, the living room and the sun room have a continuous balcony overlooking the lake. Very quiet and serene for us, we were looking for an escape from the business of life, and we found it! We are a couple, but anyone with family/kids/friends would totally love this place! There's a gas grille, we didn't use it because I tend to burn anything I grille, lol. On our trip, we took two day trips, one to Mamoth Springs, the other to Blanchard Springs Caverns, both within about 1.5 hours drive. The rest of the time we just enjoyed the relaxing experience. There's also a big washer and dryer. we didn't need them, but there if you do. We've rented a few vacation stay places through Vrbo and other outlets, this is the best by far! You won't be disappointed!

The house was like stepping back to late 70's early 80's. Loved the rollout windows and the sunroom we deemed "The Golden Girls" room due to the decor. I loved being able to walk downhill to the lake, as well as the incredible view. I've never stayed at a VRBO where the owner lived on site. It was awkward when Richard was waiting to give walk through upon arrival. Even more awkward when packing up after last hike to the lake and he was standing there. Knowing he was downstairs made it too awkward to wonder around the property. The location was great and my BFF since 1982 enjoyed celebrating 40 years of friendship!

The property is in a great location with a great view of the lake. It is secluded and very quiet. The host is very accommodating and helpful. I would definitely recommend this listing.

We was very happy with are stay. Very relaxing and comfortable . I would recommend this place to anyone that is planning a trip here. That lake is beautiful

Great communication with the host. Clean, great location to lake Norfork. Plenty of parking for our two trucks and boats. We stayed here for the college BASS tourney.

View was spectacular! The rest...well, not so much! This home could be spectacular! Everything was neat and in place and the bathrooms were decently clean. We didn't know if the sheets had been changed. Fridge - gross! We cleaned it out some, so we could put some things in there. Handprints and something sticky running down the front. I cleaned that. Everything is old and out of date and you feel as if someone is watching you. We actually cut our trip short. Not just because of this home, the weather was awful. Sorry, Richard, I hope this gives you some insight on things you could tweak so you could have lots of renters.

Enjoyed our stay and property was very nice, clean and comfortable.

Comfortable

Richard (owner, lives downstairs) is very nice and accommodating and good at communicating in advance re: check in. The furnishings are dated but comfortable. While we felt very comfortable and enjoyed our relaxing time there and may well return the place could use a good cleaning, inside and out.

Loved the views and wildlife, plenty of space, peaceful

Owner onsight was not listed in description. Beautiful area, with great view. Decor was like staying at your great grandma’s house. Very outdated, and musty, but great outdoor space. Garage availability was nice. Unlikely we would stay again.

It's wonderfully quiet, overlooks a beautiful lake. We watched deer from the outdoor raised deck everyday. The house is completely furnished and the kitchen allows for most cooking. The decor is not current, but it is comfortable and clean. The owner lives on the first level, is not intrusive but there if needed.

Relaxing accommodations with beautiful lake view.

Beautiful house& property. Peaceful. Needs to be dusted & cleaned in areas like 2-3 carpet spots that look like animal urine. Also, above the fans is waaaay dusty & there are dead mosquitos everywhere. There was a clump of hair, like pulled from a brush on the living room end table. Lastly, the reason for keyless entry/check-in is for privacy. No house tour needed.

Nice lake home with a great view. I wanted a quiet place to get away this spring break to distress and unwind from busy work/school life and I was able to achieve it here. Big yard for the kids to run around and burn out energy.

Very comfortable stay

Richard is a great host. We felt really comfortable in his residence. We spent each morning drinking coffee in the sunroom with a magnificent view of the lake anticipating the return of the herd of grazing deer that came through twice a day. There is a tv in the living room, but we enjoyed the solitude of a wood fire in the fireplace. We look forward to a return visit.

This is our second time renting Richard's home. Lake view with easy access to lakes, marinas and rivers. I'm by sure we will be staying here again. Thanks to Richard for his hospitality and fresh home made bread.

The process was simple

This is a great home on a hilltop overlooking Lake Norfork. The scenery is beautiful and the neighborhood peaceful. Wildlife is present on the property. The host was gracious and helpful. I highly recommend this property.

Beautiful scenery, enjoyed watching the family of deer that lives there. Especially liked the deck and lovely sunroom!

My Family and I absolutely loved staying here. The space was great, the views beautiful, and Richard (property owner) is top notch. I loved watching the wildlife here, morning coffee and evenings on the deck, and visiting with Richard when we saw him. We are planning more stays here in the future. I could ramble on quite a while on this review, but I’ll spare you all our details. Overall this is my favorite place to stay. ❤️❤️❤️

Very peaceful stay

Great location, house was clean. Owner on site, very helpful. Will be staying again!

It was my fault for not reading the host info, and didn't realize he occupies the basement... so I certainly cannot lower my rating for that. It's a beautiful house and he was very accommodating and friendly!! Thank you!

Beautiful home in peaceful surroundings. So much better than an impersonal hotel room