Escape the busyness of everyday life at this aptly named Broken Bow cabin, ‘Away From It All’. With over an acre of woods surrounding the property outside and luxury amenities awaiting inside, this 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental is a treat for anyone hoping to reconnect with nature and each other. Hike the adjacent Ouachita National Forest, explore Beavers Bend State Park, or check out the nightlife in Hochatown! Come evening, plan on s’mores around the campfire or a soothing soak in the hot tub.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Ouachita National Forest (Yards Away), Beavers Bend State Park (4.7 miles), Ragaru Adventures Ziplining Tour (5.4 miles), Beavers Bend Marina @ Hochatown State Park (5.9 miles), Eagle Drive Dayuse Area (6.7 miles), Beach Area @ Beavers Bend State Park (9.1 miles)
MUST-SEES: Hochatown (3.5 miles), Hochatown Rescue Center & Petting Zoo (3.6 miles), Forest Heritage Center (10.0 miles), Choctaw Casino Broken Bow (13.9 miles), Gardner Mansion & Museum (19.6 miles)
WINE + BEER: Mountain Fork Brewery (1.1 miles), Beavers Bend Brewery (2.5 miles), Girls Gone Wine (2.7 miles), Vojai's Winery (2.8 miles), FishTales Winery & Vineyard (6.1 miles)
AIRPORTS: Texarkana Regional Airport (96.8 miles), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (189 miles)
The Good: This is a beautiful cabin inside and out. Someone spent a lot of money designing and decorating this cabin. It is staged immaculately. It has all the amenities you could hope for inside including a cool claw-foot tub in the Master bathroom and a jacuzzi on the outer deck. The beds and furniture were comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed having meals out by the fire pit.The Bad: The management company needs to have the duct works cleaned. You can see the build up of crud on the HVAC vents in the living room. My allergies were awful as a result of the air quality inside the cabin. In addition (and I know it’s the wilderness and you should expect some), there were a few bugs inside the cabin. This is easily fixed and it was not like they were everywhere. The Ugly: This is NOT your grandfather’s Broken Bow. The place is literally packed with Texans, not that there’s anything wrong with Texans. :) This cabin is not away from it all, but actually quite literally surrounded fairly closely by other cabins. You will definitely be listening to the other families around you, especially the ones on the hill behind the cabin. Not a big deal, if you don’t mind company. The noise was not apparent when inside at all. The road leading in is a mess, unless you have a truck. Definitely follow the alternative route they mention if you don’t have a high clearance vehicle. There is a fair amount of traffic on the roads leading to the cabin. They are narrow, so you will have adjust in order to get by other cars. Recommend driving a truck or SUV.If you are going on a weekend, expect large crowds wherever you go in Hochatown. This once sleepy little town is now a full-on touristy area. Constant traffic, packed restaurants and bars, etc. It took us 1.5 hours to get a take out pizza at the Grateful Head (it was worth the wait). If you don’t mind crowds and traffic, not a big deal.In conclusion, we would not come back again, but not because of the cabin. It is an awesome cabin. We prefer a more remote cabin experience without the crowds of Hochatown.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
The Good: This is a beautiful cabin inside and out. Someone spent a lot of money designing and decorating this cabin. It is staged immaculately. It has all the amenities you could hope for inside including a cool claw-foot tub in the Master bathroom and a jacuzzi on the outer deck. The beds and furniture were comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed having meals out by the fire pit.
The Bad: The management company needs to have the duct works cleaned. You can see the build up of crud on the HVAC vents in the living room. My allergies were awful as a result of the air quality inside the cabin. In addition (and I know it’s the wilderness and you should expect some), there were a few bugs inside the cabin. This is easily fixed and it was not like they were everywhere.
The Ugly: This is NOT your grandfather’s Broken Bow. The place is literally packed with Texans, not that there’s anything wrong with Texans. :) This cabin is not away from it all, but actually quite literally surrounded fairly closely by other cabins. You will definitely be listening to the other families around you, especially the ones on the hill behind the cabin. Not a big deal, if you don’t mind company. The noise was not apparent when inside at all. The road leading in is a mess, unless you have a truck. Definitely follow the alternative route they mention if you don’t have a high clearance vehicle. There is a fair amount of traffic on the roads leading to the cabin. They are narrow, so you will have adjust in order to get by other cars. Recommend driving a truck or SUV.
If you are going on a weekend, expect large crowds wherever you go in Hochatown. This once sleepy little town is now a full-on touristy area. Constant traffic, packed restaurants and bars, etc. It took us 1.5 hours to get a take out pizza at the Grateful Head (it was worth the wait). If you don’t mind crowds and traffic, not a big deal.
In conclusion, we would not come back again, but not because of the cabin. It is an awesome cabin. We prefer a more remote cabin experience without the crowds of Hochatown.
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Beautiful cabin. It was clean and perfect for my family. We absolutely loved the place !
Great stay. Would recommend
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo