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Backyard splendor!!!

Family-friendly vacation home in Story with a water park

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Nestled on nearly 2 acres, Pearl's Palace is a serene retreat. Unwind in the spacious backyard with plenty of space for lawn games, lounge by the firepit or practice casting skills at the bullfrog pond. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen and cozy living space with a gas log fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Backyard splendor!!!

You may be coming for the rivers, lake, trails, or mines but you might just end up lounging in the spacious backyard. Almost 2 acres of the property is level and clear with lots a space for horseshoes, baggo, badminton or even a some tag football. Another acre slopes down to the bullfrog pond where you can practice your casting skills or just relax and listen to the birds and bullfrogs. Maybe you would prefer chillin' by the firepit or under one of the many shade trees.
Inside the 1665 sq. ft. home, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with full size applicances and all the modern kitchenware to whip up your favorite meals. We'll even include a dozen farm fresh eggs in memory of Pearl. Grill utensils and charcoal included for the charcoal grill. The large open floor plan living space includes a sofa and loveseat and features a gas log fireplace and a small gas heater for those chilly mornings. The 2 large bedrooms in the sleeping part of the house becomes a little more secluded with the unique hallway door. The king bedroom has a king-size bed, television. Our bunkroom has two sets of bunkbeds with 4 full sized mattresses, television and DVD/VCR player which can be rolled to other rooms in the house. The bathroom in the sleeping area includes a bathtub/shower while the 2nd bathroom off the mudroom/laundry room has a standup shower. The laundry room consist of full size washer and dryer. So even if you ended up in a rain storm while out floating, biking, hiking or diggin' for crystals, you can duck in the shower straight from the laundry. Additionally, there is a 32' carport which works out great for parking a truck with a trailer or 3 vehicles. And, if the weather is a little damp, it can even be set up for your patio party.
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So who’s Pearl?
Pearl was a beloved icon of the Sweet Home community. She lived on the homestead just around the curve in the cabin that was built in 1907. No insulation except newspapers. She cooked on a wood stove every day and used an outhouse until they added on an indoor bathroom. She had a garden, chickens and milk cows so all the neighbors came to her for their eggs, produce, milk and butter.
When I was thinking about a name for the house, I made the comment that even though it was 1980’s retro, Pearl would have thought it was a palace. So we left the original decor and accessorized with the 80's in mind. Come relive childhood memories and share with your family days gone by. PS, have some fresh eggs on Pearl.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,665 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please try to get an accurate count on adults/children. According to VRBO ages allowed above 0-17 are considered children.
Please empty water and soda bottles so the trash isn't so heavy.
During AR heat , please take scraps to the edge of the woods, put in the pond or place in the freezer to avoid larvae in the trash container.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: $0 for service. $50 refundable deposit for ESA's.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a large, flat backyard for playing.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please advise the type of event/party.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

Important information

You need to know

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: 50
Note from host: Please advise the type of event/party.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Backyard Splendor!!! Story
Backyard Splendor!!! Private vacation home
Backyard Splendor!!! Private vacation home Story

About the neighborhood

Map
Story, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 24 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Denby Point Public Use Area - 24 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪270 Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Diamante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard splendor!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-out at Backyard splendor!!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backyard splendor!!! located?

This family-friendly Story vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Nirvana Star Farms and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Backyard splendor!!! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect distance to everything we enjoy. A tv in the living room would be my ONLY suggestion. The home was clean and had helpful notes for ease of use. Perfect for our anniversary get away.
Love the canoe with flowers planted in it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Quachita

Great location to explore the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great digs

The property was clean it had everything you need very quiet neighborhood enjoyed sitting outside in the afternoon after a hard day digging... Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Beautiful quiet location. The house was lovely, clean and perfect for family time! We really enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!!

We enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have asked for anything better! Also great location for crystal mining!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Excellent location, fair price for a cozy cabin. I will definitely rent again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool house!

The property was perfectly described. The house is really cool and we had a relaxing time. Can’t wait to stay there again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at pearls

It was all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Krystle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in peaceful area.

The property was clean and cozy with all the things we needed. Had plenty of room to let our great dane roam and play outside. The list of places to eat and brochures were lovely to help us determine where to go and eat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view!

We were VERY pleased with the layout, the amenities and the absolute cleanliness of the house. Very minor issue with shower was resolved without further distress. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute best place we’ve ever stayed

Pearl’s Palace was just as advertised. The decor helped to create another level of comfort and happiness. It was extremely clean and kept up. The owner was very responsive, welcoming and accommodated an extended stay. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This was about as perfect a spot as we ever could have hoped for. Plenty of space inside and out. It was like going to your grandma's house in the country. Its close enough to do everything the area has to offer then come back and relax without seeing any other people. This is a great place to stay no mater what you are doing in the area. The only down side is its a dry county but the line is only 10 or 15 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Getaway

My friend and I had such a lovely time. We mostly did a lot of porch sittin' and watching light rainfall, listening to the bull frogs and the birds. Did some cooking, some jamming (we're musicians), and just enjoyed the property. I was impressed with the stack of pamphlets and maps for things to do. Next time I'm back I would love to explore the local hiking and nature trails, which there were also plenty of maps to review. Looking forward to my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walleye fishing trip

We came to the area to walleye fish. Had a guided fishing trip, Jeff Larch Pro Fishing, and stayed here. The bed was super comfy, the place was so clean. I loved all of the old timey stuff in the house. We plan on staying again and bringing our children. We caught a couple of bass in the pond (use a frog lure if it’s green!) and enjoyed sitting outside in the carport just chatting. Hundred percent would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sion O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Sweat Home

Nice spacious and comfy home. It had everything we needed and them some. Loved hearing the bullfrogs at night. Location was perfect for hitting all the mines and keeping that country feeling. This was the break away from the city life we needed. Eggs were delicious 😋 i was over the moon to find there was an airfryer as well...bonus! Will absolutely stay here again if its available next time. Huge space for 2, want to bring some frineds too. We closed off the bunk room to keep it clean, rolled tv into living room and were all set. You wont be disappointed with this space!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mt Ida Relax

Property was wonderful and easy to get to. Pleanty of room and supplies provided. Communicated with owner a couple times priot to arrival and all was very smooth. My only suggestion would be to provide a television in the living room. Would have been nice to have everyone abke to sit and watch a little tv together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

After looking at several properties in the area, this property was the best fit for me even though it was just me and the home sleeps many more people comfortably. The location was perfect and it was priced very affordably. I was very surprised at how well the home was stocked with amenities and high quality kitchen equipment. The back yard was beautiful and well maintained and the clenliness of the home was top notch. It had everything I needed and much more. The fresh farm eggs for breakfast was fantastic. Karen was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. It certainly made me want to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arkansas Adventures

Please note, my rating reflects things that affected us but would not be issues for other people. The house layout was exceptional! Open rooms, plenty of space and amenities. The yard area was as described. Very large with plenty of room to move about. Having a blind dog this was an asset as she could wander without running into things. We did not get to enjoy the pond. Unfortunately, we stayed during mosquito season (and high temperatures) and that limited evening outdoor time. Just a timing thing on our part. Having the street so close was an oversight on our part. It is busy with traffic all day and night. This was an adjustment. Overall the house was tidy. We did have issues in the kitchen with ants (again realize that is a seasonal issue) but the owner had put out baits. We had some clean up in the kitchen and bedrooms to remove dust, and debris. Again, allergy issues that affect us may not be an issue for others. I would highly recommend this place for people visiting the area! It was close to our favorite crystal mines. In town, Bob's food market even had some gluten free items to round out the food we brought with us. I really appreciated the kitchen as we ate all of our meals in. I would return to this location, just pick timing that would allow full enjoyment of all it has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

pleasant and well set to be enjoyable

worth a repeat performance every yr
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Home

This was a sweet little home with a lot of charm. My father really enjoyed the farm fresh eggs. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery as I walked around the yard, cute little pond with beautiful plant life everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pearl's Place is great

Great place to stay with all of the necessities and ample space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and house

Our group of 8 had an amazing vacation thanks to Pearl's. We were very happy upon arrival and enjoyed our stay. Definitely would love to do it all again some day, as we really did not even want to leave. Thank you for letting us stay there and keeping us in the know of things. Karen is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Fremont, NE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Right for Our Family

We really enjoyed our week at Pearl's Palace. It was great for my family of 10 (kids aged 2 through 18) and is relatively close to a lot of great activities. During the week, we spent time at Hot Springs, swam at Lake Ouachita State Park and Charlton Recreation Area, dug for quartz at Crystal Vista, and hiked amazing trails at Petit Jean State Park. There was plenty more that we didn't get around to doing, at least partly because our week ended up being incredibly hot and humid (95 degrees every day), so most days we came back to the house a little earlier than we'd planned on. The property was very clean and provided a great refuge at the end of the hot days. There's also a lot of outdoor space if you're there during a week where you can take advantage of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The house was exceptionally clean. We definitely plan to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We stayed for the weekend for our annual family float trip (float didn't happen because of rain but nearby Lake Ouachita saved the day with the kiddos!) Adults all slept comfortably inside while the kids got to camp out in tents in the back yard. The frog pond was a main attraction for all the kids (ages 4-13) and they all caught and released several bream. Outdoor games were fun, too! Would definitely recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022