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Windchimes Cabin â Where the Forest Meets the River
Windchimes Cabin â Ouachita River Seclusion in the Heart of the Ouachitas 1,500 square feet of private retreat on the banks of the Ouachita River, nestled within our intimate four-cabin resort deep in the National Forest. The nearest traffic light is 35 miles away. The river is seconds from your door.
Sleeps 12 â Spread Out in Style Windchimes is built for big groups and multigenerational getaways, with comfortable sleeping arrangements across two levels. Downstairs â Private queen bedroom with a full bath, perfect for the couple or parents who want their own space. Upstairs Loft â Two queen beds, a twin trundle, and a full-over-full bunk bed, served by a second full bath. Everyone has a place to land, and the downstairs bedroom gives whoever needs it a proper door to close.
The Windchimes Experience Windchimes invites you to slow down the moment you walk in. The space is entirely yours, shared only with the people you brought with you. No strangers. No crowds. Just 1,500 square feet of comfortable, private cabin life with 1,000 feet of river frontage stretching out beyond your door. One neighboring cabin sits 130 feet away â the only one you'll ever see from your cabin. Everything else is forest, river, and sky.
Life on the River The Ouachita runs just 212 feet from your cabin, with easy walk or drive-down access to the water. Spend your days canoeing past towering rock bluffs draped in wildflowers, floating a lazy tube downriver, swimming in clear pools, or dropping a line for smallmouth bass, bluegill, catfish, walleye, and more. The river is gentle and family-friendly â mostly Class IâII rapids between long stretches of flat, glassy water â and completely free of commercial development. On-site activities include canoeing and kayaking rentals, swimming, fishing, and hiking, Shuttle service is available for floats-rentals and shuttles should be pre-booked. March through November brings the most popular conditions, with spring wildflowers, summer shade, and fall's brilliant color â but every season here has its own quiet reward.
Truly Unplugged There is no cell service on the property, but there IS Starlink wifi for streaming, wifi calling, social media, etc. We encourage you to step away from your device as much as possible. This is a place to be present and enjoy nature.
Nights to Remember Gather around the campfire after dark, roast marshmallows, and look up. We're located near one of the darkest sky areas in Arkansas â the Milky Way is clearly visible on clear nights, and fireflies drift through the trees by the thousands in season. Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and the occasional Roadrunner round out the wildlife sightings during the day.
Explore Beyond the Cabin Short trails into the National Forest begin just steps away. Venture further and you'll find the Womble Trail, Ouachita Trail, and Lake Ouachita Vista Trail â world-class routes for mountain biking and hiking. Secluded forest trails like Fourche Mountain Trail are ideal for ATV riding. Nearby, horseback riding, crystal mining, and biking add even more to a full itinerary. And don't miss Mount Ida, the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World, just a short drive away â a one-of-a-kind experience for rock hounds of every level.
We're Here When You Need Us We live on-site and are reachable via text or VRBO message for your needs.
The unit was very comfortable and access to the river was good. We spent a lot of time in the river, which was pretty clear. Caught a couple of fish, but did not fish seriously. Had a good time at the fire we had every night.. they supplied the wood. A place for marshmallows and friends to get toasted. It was great having my pets with me.
My friends and I always find a river getaway to celebrate once a year for our oldest dear friends birthday! We float the river and relax all weekend and catch up. This was our first visit to ORH and it was wonderful! Highly Recommend!!
Very comfortable, peaceful, close proximity to the river, hiking trail and lots of other activities. Cabin is stocked with all the kitchen utensils, big BBQ grill and a cool fridge. Cabin has two patio to enjoy the outdoors. Would recommend the hospitality of Casey and beauty of Arkansas to family and friends.
We were on a three day trip arriving around 5. We were met by Jan, our hostess, and checked in(easy) and were escorted by Jan to our cottage. She reviewed the features and with us and made sure we were set. The cottage was just what we expected. The two of us only needed the downstairs so most of the sleeping arrangements were not needed. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils. The unit wasnât as clean as it could have been but thereâs a lot of space to clean. We were satisfied.
We arranged a 9 mile canoe trip for day two and were transported right from the property. That meant, of course, that the trip ended back at the property â which was nice because its easy to second guess yourself on how far youâve gone and maybe passed your takeout point. The canoeing was great, the river peaceful and only 2 other small groups on the river.
Day three we hiked at the Brushy Creek Natâl Park 7 miles from our cottage. A map for the trails was in the cottage for us. We only hiked 4 miles but it took us close to four hours to finish. We were pooped and returned to the cottage.
All nights were nice and quiet.
Day four we packed and checked out. No problem.
The views shown in the add were not what we had when we got there. We had no view of the river or the recreation area due to poor land management. Lots of brush and trees have obviously grown up since the inception of the property. The Windchime is at the top of a steep hill, providing a long walk from our cabin to the recreation area. Not recommend for older persons not in excellent condition for their age, or small children or baby strollers. The fully equipped kitchen looked like it was stocked from a garage sale. The towels provided were as well. The shower water has a distinct odor of sulphur. Seen and eliminated a few German Roaches. The outside decks are covered in mildew and other tree emitted juices and are in need if pressure washing. They were extremely slippery whet wet. The 10 seat dining table consists of 3 old restaurant tables placed end to end. The sofa and recliner are old. The upside was the 3 window AC units did a good job of keeping the cabin cool. Thankful we brought extra towels, trash bags, plasticware, the cabin sleeps 14, however other accommodations ie. forks & towels might have been enough for 6 and we had 8. Unfortunately the area recieved 10 inches of rain in tbe middle of August
and within the previous 24 hours of our arrival. So the beautiful clear water river looked more like the Red River, and flooded out of its banks. Canceling any possibility of canoeing, kayaking, tube floating, fishing etc. That ofcourse was no fault of the establishment . And after about 700 bucks later after finding other activities to do at Lake Ouachita our 4 day trip was fabulous. Check the weather reports for Pencil Bluff before booking your stay. Ask questions and requests more photos of views from your cabin.