Chester is a small community in Arkansas with big attractions. The Ozark National Forest as well as a few nearby state parks and natural attractions draw visitors longing for a rustic experience, and staying in a Chester area cabin puts the wilderness right at your doorstep.
StoneWind Retreat, located right in Chester, features Yurt Cabins designed to house two or three guests. The cabins, nestled on 160 acres of scenic mountaintop, provide panoramic views of the surrounding Boston Mountains and Ozark National Forest, visible from the deck hot tubs. Cabins feature a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, living space and bedroom, and the retreat offers massage services, a meditation garden, free lectures on alternative medicine, hiking and walking trails. Dine in neighboring Alma, or utilize the cabin's kitchen, which holds plenty of space to store all of your personal food items. Nearby recreational opportunities include additional hiking trails, bird watching, go karts and shopping.
StoneWind Retreat
15840 Wilson Branch Drive
Chester, AR 72934
866-395-9979
stonewindretreat.com?
Just 4.5 miles from Chester, this property, which is also situated in the scenic Ozarks, is home to three secluded cabins. All units are fully furnished, including all pots, pans, plates and utensils for the kitchen and towels for the bathroom. Exterior decks offer peaceful views of the surrounding wilderness. Horseback trails are popular in this area, and guests with horses are welcome to bring them along. Cabin 1 sleeps three, while cabins two wd three sleep six guests. White Rock Mountain is just 12 miles away, and the Ozark Highland Trail is a short four-mile trek from the property. The Cracker Barrel is the closest restaurant to the cabins, located 14 miles away in Alma.
Locke Mountain Cabins
16864 Old Locke Road
Mountainburg, AR 72946
479-369-4006
lockemountaincabins.com
Deer Hollow Ranch and Cabins is also just under 5 miles away from Chester and features 6 cabins that sleep four-10 guests, depending on the unit. The cabins are non-smoking and fully furnished, with all linens supplied. Outdoor hot tubs and grills are tucked into the large, covered decks that overlook the woods surrounding the cabins. RV hookups are available for an additional nightly charge. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are available for use, and the Alma Aqua Park is just a few miles away. Visit the Artist Point Gift Shop and take home a special item to commemorate your trip.
Deer Hollow Ranch and Cabins?
13040 Schaberg Road
Mountainburg, AR 72946
479-369-1211
deerhollowranchandcabins.com
At 21 miles, Devil's Den in West Fork is slightly further from Chester but offers easy access to all of the attractions that draw visitors to the area. The park features 18 fully equipped housekeeping cabins that sleep up to eight guests. Cabins are set in wooded areas, and some feature special items like spa-style bath tubs. There are 12 hiking trails in the park, varying in length from 1/3 mile to 15 miles, that explore and highlight the different geographical features of the park. Several restaurants, including Joe's Place and Jake's Pizza, are located right in West Fork.
Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Highway 74
West Fork, AR 72774
479-761-3325
arkansasstateparks.com/devilsden/cabins
