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Reviews of Lakefront home with easy access to Norfork Lake


Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!!
Wonderful quiet large place. My family and I really enjoyed our stay !! Beautiful views and everything we needed. Thank you, Richard!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2023
Thanks again for being such nice guests!

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Fishing wasn’t too good where we were but the entire Norfolk Lake area was beautiful. Robert, our host, was the nicest guy who saw that we had complete privacy. Even saw some deer in the back yard
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele m., CARUTHERSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterview haven
Although the furniture was dated the property was amazing!!! From thr sun room to the master and balcony, it was beautiful and peaceful. The view was great and the deer were a pleasant surprise. Cant wait to stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anita K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful/easy access.
Beautiful view and quiet neighborhood. Very close to grocery store and Buffalo river and easy access to the lake. Love the spaciousness of the place. The owner is very friendly and personalble. He lives on the lower level but we hardly ever saw him. I inquired ahead of time about a few things and he was able to get me some information. The place was clean, but could probably use a deep clean where all decor on the walls is wiped down and curtains cleaned. The king mattress was really soft and could do with a new mattress and new sheets. Didn't use the 2nd bedroom so no comment on that room. For the price we would probably stay here again. It just needs a few changes especially in the area of bedding.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

debbie h.

New baby vacay
The ad is a little misleading. It states that the host lives on the property. The host actually lives in the basement of the rental house. Had I know that we would have not rented that property. The home was exactly like the VIRBO showed. However things were very low to the floor . The couch,the bed in the first room,the toliet in the main hallway. The refrigerator was very dirty i had to clean it before we could use it. The house is o.k could use updated. The bedspread in first bedroom was ripped. The host walked us through the house. Never were we shown where extra toliet paper,or paper towels were located. We went out and bought our own (very aggravating) only to find them in the laundry room on our last night. Lack of communication!! I would not stay at this property again only because of the host living in the basement! Yes there were times we could hear the TV in the basement. On the up side the view of the lake was beautiful!! The neighborhood was quiet. The property was minutes from restaurants, public swimming,Wal-Mart, Dollar General, shopping. The host seemed nice just not into someone living there while my family is paying alot of money for vacation and renting the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Codi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
My two sons, ages 9 and 15, and I spent 5 days here and we loved it! The house is GORGEOUS and the lake view is amazing, especially at sunset! The property owner, who lives below the rental, was polite and very helpful. I also loved the location as it was private but only a short drive to the various marinas and beaches and about an hour to Flippin, Yellville and the ghost town of Rush. We are already planning to stay again next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary B., Eagle Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Beautiful and very clean. Pillows on bed are awful - very uncomfortable. Could not get either of the fans to come on. Refrigerator makes a really loud noise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mike Y., Coralville

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
The property was exactly what we needed. Close to Mountain Home where family lives and restaurants are. The views of the lake are unbelievable and it is an easy walk down to the shore. The house had great internet and TV package. Needs a little updating but I would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view in a quiet part of the ozarks
I grew up on this lake and this was like going back to my glory days 😋
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Brittany T., Marshalltown

Disliked: Cleanliness
Has What You Need
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Brent H., Russellville Arkansas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lock box on the thermostat!
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake House
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

tjkrn

PEACEFUL
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C., Ward, AR

Liked: Cleanliness
Nostalgic Home Incredible View
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

darlene d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful outlook
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Sally S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not this time
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet getaway
Enjoyed our stay and property was very nice, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property - Wonderful Wildlife!
Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Henderson hide away😊
Loved the views and wildlife, plenty of space, peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the area
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.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderfully peaceful stay
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.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeview property
Relaxing accommodations with beautiful lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eladi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite nice neighborhood
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Beautiful View
Very comfortable stay

10/10 Excellent

Jim Z., Oronogo

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax & Unwind
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.

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home/ convenient location
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanted a private restful place to get away from the nonsense the world is going through. We succeed
The process was simple
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Billy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property with great host
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Loretta B., Neosho, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Relax
Beautiful scenery, enjoyed watching the family of deer that lives there. Especially liked the deck and lovely sunroom!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joni W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It
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. ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2020
Hello Joni, I am glad you enjoyed your stay at my home and it was my pleasure to be your host. I send my best wishes to you and your family, and I look forward to hosting you again in the future! Take care and all the best!

8/10 Good

Barbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Very peaceful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hendersen, AR
Great location, house was clean. Owner on site, very helpful. Will be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake views!! Friendly host!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
English
Beautiful home in peaceful surroundings. So much better than an impersonal hotel room

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay. Beautiful, quiet, and the owner was very gracious . I would stay her again.
Awesome place to relax and unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL a.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL PLACE WITH LOTS OF ENTERTAINMENT ROOM
WONDERFUL LARGE PLACE WITH PLENTY OF ENTERTAINING ROOM. GREAT VIEW OF THE LAKE. EVERYTHING YOU NEED WHILE YOU STAY. WE WILL DEFINITELY STAY AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this property. It looks out over the lake and had room for us to park our truck and pontoon in the drive. In the evening and early morning there is a herd of deer that come through that were a joy to watch either from the deck or the sunroom. The property itself is well tended with beautiful plants and grass areas. We would 100% book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

kim s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
3 day stay
was not very clean, trash in bathroom was not taken out,not enough linen in bathroom,dust on tables. Will not come back, We did not know owner lives in basement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on Norfolk Lake
This is a nice house on the lake with a great view. Enjoyed watching the deer, rabbits, birds and fox. Close to town and marinas. We had a great time fishing Bull Shoals and Norfolk Lake and this place is convenient to both lakes and trout fishing. Richard is a really nice and friendly host and we would definitely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Shania M., Jonesboro

Short Weekend Trip
Great location, beautiful view, good deck space to enjoy it from. One note, owner does live on site in lower level of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019