Title: Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=12096&destination=Van+Buren%2C+Arkansas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=92752899&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River This handmade wood lodge on an Arkansas bluff offers a riverside retreat with natural surroundings, comfort, a fireplace, and a serene patio. ## Photo gallery for Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River ![Living area - Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River (Van Buren)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92760000/92752900/92752899/w903h683x61y0-1cbc6cbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River (Van Buren)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92760000/92752900/92752899/w506h683x259y0-9dabd8b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River (Van Buren)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92760000/92752900/92752899/w905h683x60y0-a83e4b3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River (Van Buren)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92760000/92752900/92752899/w903h683x60y0-3ba21e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River (Van Buren)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92760000/92752900/92752899/w518h683x253y0-2bc25817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find spacious bathtubs and comfortable couches at this exclusive retreat overlooking the river. 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[Visit our Van Buren travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Van-Buren.dx12096) [View more Lodges in Van Buren](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Van-Buren-Lodges.d12096-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.454178,-94.373825&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uolwEjk__Q%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQBSDQBQDQDQBQDQDQFQDOFQFQDOFQFOFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHOHMHOHMHMJMJKHMJMJMHKJKJKLKJMJIJKLIJKLGLKLGJILILGLGLINGLGLELGNELELENELENENCLCNELANCNANCLANANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLFLHLFLFLHLHLFJJLFLJJJLHJHJLJJJJJJJJJLJLHLJJHLHLHLJNHLHNFNHLFNHNFNFNHNFNFPDNFPDPFNDPDPDPDPDPBPDPBPBRBPBPBPBRBP%40P%40R%40PBR%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAP%3FRCRAPARAPCPCRCPCPCPCPCREPCPEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGNINGNGNINGNILGNINILKNILILIJKLILKLKLKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKJMJMFKHMHMHMHMFMFMHMFMFODMDMFMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOAMAOCOAOCMAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMEMGOGMIMGMGMIKIMIMIMGKKMIKKKKKKMKKKKKIKKMKMIMKMKKIMIMIOIMIOIOGMIOGOIOGOGOGOGQEOGQGQEOGQEQEQCQEQEQCQESCQCQCQCQCSAQAQCSAQASASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=44FPHiip4s-Tvnjed8K00z4kLBI=) Van Buren, AR ### What's nearby - ![Fort Smith National Historic Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6096470/7c2de47e-e3d3-443f-9c64-10485872abe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Smith National Historic Site 13 min drive \- 11.9 miles - Baptist Health-Van Buren 8 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Kay Rodgers Park 9 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Harper Arena 9 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Cherokee Casino Roland 12 min drive \- 13.4 miles ### Getting around - Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's 6 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - China Buffet 7 min drive - Thai Curry 6 min drive - Arby's 7 min drive ## About this property ### Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River Property highlights Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 49 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River? ### What time is check-out at Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River? ### Where is Hand made lodge in Arkansas on a bluff over the River located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---