[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! Family-friendly cottage in Story ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437700/112437690/d293cb0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437700/112437690/37bc4ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437700/112437690/c2ee6e1e_edited_8c5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437700/112437690/b4d6c575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437700/112437690/d0b31683.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. Lake Ouachita, Womble Trail, and Crystal Mining are just minutes away. The Shady Pines Cottage is your ideal getaway for a quiet and relaxing vacation, in an ideal location! Enjoy watching a sunrise or sunset with a cup of coffee or glass of wine relaxing on the large covered patio! Hot Springs where there is live horse racing, casino, and wonderful spa experiences is only 40 minutes away. Stay at Shady Pines Cottage and you are sure to make fantastic memories! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Local artist showcase - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32648700/32648601/c5523866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful semi secluded home minutes to North end of Lake Ouachita. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 5349834535HL ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Story is home to this cottage. Mountain Harbor Marina and Turtle Cove Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ouachita and Ouachita National Forest. Traveling with kids? Consider Gee & Dee Crystal and Nirvana Star Farms. [Visit our Story travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Story.dx3000425941) [View more Cottages in Story](https://www.expedia.ca/Story-Cottages.d3000425941-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.613407,-93.547745&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BhhrEj%60%7EyP%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40SBQ%40QBSBQBQBQDQBQDQDSBODQDQFQDOFQFODOFQFOFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHOHMHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKHMLKHKLKJKJIJKLKJGLKLILILGJILGLGLINGLELGLENGLELENELCNGNCLCNCNCLANCNALCNANAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLBNBNBLFNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNHJFLFLHLFLHJHLJLHJHLJJHJJJJJJJJJLJJJLHJJLHLJLFLJLHLHNFNHLFNHNFNFNHNFNFPDNFNDPFNDPDPDPDNDRBPDPBPDP%40PBPBRBPBP%40R%40PBP%40R%3FP%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPAR%3FPARCPAPARCPCPCPCRAPEPCPEPCPERENEPENERGNENGPENGPGNINGNGNINGNILGNINIJKNGLKLILKJILKLKJKJKLKJKJKJKHMJKHMHMJKHMFMHMHMFKFOHMDMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDODOBM%40ODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAO%3FOAMCOAOCMAOEOAMCOEOEMCOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOEMIMGMGKIMIMGMIMKKGMKKKKIKKMKIKMMIKKKKMIMKKIMKMIMIOIKIOIOGMIOGOIOGOGOGOGQEOGQGOEOGSEOEQCOESEQCQEQCQCQCSCQAQCQASCQAQASAQAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p6tuL4u0aSJlVXX900_qu4D01lE=) Story, AR ### What's nearby - Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Lake Ouachita - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Wegner Crystal Mines - 31 min drive - 25.8 km - Denby Point Public Use Area - 31 min drive - 32.4 km - Joplin Public Use Area - 40 min drive - 39.6 km ### Getting around - Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 53 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬12 min drive - ‪270 Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪El Diamante - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dairyette - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly!? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! on Oct 5, 2025 start from CA $199.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Story-Hotels-Charming-2-Bedroom-Cottage-With-AC.h112437690.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Shady Pines Cottage; A Charming 2-Bedroom Cottage. Pet-Friendly! located? > This family-friendly Story cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Gee & Dee Crystal and Nirvana Star Farms are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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