Fayetteville, Arkansas
Located on the crest of Mount Kessler, surrounded by forty acres of wooded hills and pastures, and engulfed in a tranquil forest of maples and oaks, Deepwood House provides an ideal retreat for small groups, families or individuals who desire a unique, private, and relaxing place to stay while visiting Fayetteville.
The award-winning architectural masterpiece, constructed in the Ozark tradition of cedar wood, stone, and glass, was designed by the late former University of Arkansas Architecture professor Herb Fowler, who aptly christened it 'Deepwood'.
The home is fully furnished and equipped, with a master bedroom and bath and two guest bedrooms sharing a second bath. All the floors are natural flagstone, which beautifully complement a massive stone fireplace dominating a cozy living room. It has a spacious deck nestled in a mature maple forest with views down into Fayetteville.
Deepwood House can accommodate up to six people. Parties or events are not allowed on the property.
Kessler trails are easily accessible for those who like to walk, bike, or run.
Deepwood House is so close yet a world away.
This is an amazing property, secluded in the woods at the top of Mt. Kessler with direct access to vast hiking trails and views from all directions... and at the bottom of the hill is Fayetteville. The location cannot be beat. But even more amazing is the house itself which is an architectural gem. What a treat to stay here! We loved the large wood burning fireplace, the decks, the windows, the expansive sitting areas, the fully stocked kitchen, every single well thought-out detail.
Everything was wonderful , everyone had a great time , the city was beautiful
Easy trail access, architecturally unique cozy property. Quiet, in the woods, but close to town. Excellent fireplace. Splurge for the firewood if it’s cold. Can’t wait to see it in the spring.
Great as always Convenient to DWRRS great hike for kids
We had a very nice time at Deep Woods House. The home is very convenient for anything you might want to do in Fayetteville . It is, just as the name suggest, in the woods. It might be difficult to find if you are arriving for the first time after dark. The home was very clean on the inside. The house feels like an awesome cabin but it could use a little TLC on the outside. Pros: very unique, good location, Emily, the caretaker is very responsive and polite. Cons: the deck is not really safe for very small children. Be careful on the inside, there are a few tricky steps. They are however well marked. Final con, the master bedroom is not completely divided from the living area. The wall behind the Master bed does not go all the way to the ceiling. Again, we had a great time I just wanted to be completely honest for other renters.
Such a unique location and house near Fayetteville. Perfect location to be close to University of Arkansas, but feel like you are in a remote, serene and relaxing destination. Perfect for a family getaway to reconnect and spend quality time together. The host was very friendly and easy to contact and communicate with when you have questions about anything. The only negative I would say is that I wish when we arrived that the deck would have been clean and the leaves/branches swept off so it felt more inviting. There was a broom that we found so we cleaned off all of the decks ourselves. Just a small detail that should be considered. We would chose to return to this house again. We had a wonderful stay!
Our family has enjoyed the beauty of the Deepwood house over the years while our daughter was attending the University of Arkansas. It is a special place to unwind, reunite, celebrate holidays, and honor milestones like graduation. Emilie is a wonderful host and has always made us feel welcome and ensured this special home was ready for our arrival. We have enjoyed having family dinners on the deck overlooking the beautiful scenery of this Natural State. We are grateful to the Butt family for sharing their historic and unique home.
Beautiful property! Relaxing retreat with convenient location.
This place is amazing. Be sure your car is not low to the ground, as you must drive on a dirt road to get to the property. The hosts were wonderfully accommodating. I absolutely love the guest book. Our hiking plans got rained out so we enjoyed the house all day playing games we brought. The home is stunning and incorporates nature at so many details. It was so lovely.
Traveled to Fayetteville for a football game and have tried to stay in a number of unique places this season. This is, and will remain, at the top of the list. This property is a destination in itself. The hosts were great and very responsive
This was my second stay at this property. It is a hidden gem on Vrbo. It is a historical treasure and architectural masterpiece. There’s no way to be disappointed in this place. So glad I was able to stay here again and hope can return as soon as possible.
Multiple stays over the years Never disappoints
This historic home is a natural beauty. We enjoyed staying in the beautiful Deepwood home again. Thank you!
My husband studied as an architect (no longer practicing) so we were very excited to stay here. It is a great home! In response to some other reviewers, I would say to consider this the nicest rustic cabin you could stay at. It is very much in the woods, and the home is older, and in a style that might not appeal to some. The photos are 100% accurate, so you see where you are staying. If you have any questions, please reach out to the caretakers in advance, they were very helpful (and we loved meeting their dogs). Our only problem was finding the plates and glasses! (Got to love this style of hidden cabinets. We thought it was funny.) Make sure to take the time to look over the books. There are true beauties there. We loved it and hope to be back!
This was our second time at Deepwood, and it was even better than the first. One of the highlights was a fishing trip with Jackson.
Architectural beauty! Dense forest surrounding the house makes it seem you are miles away from town, but in reality you are only minutes from Fayetteville.
This is an older home and a bit run down. The exterior is in serious need of maintenance but the inside is nice. Unfortunately the fireplace has not been cleaned or maintained in some time and as a result the living room and master bedroom have an overwhelming smoke odor which required us to leave the doors open, purchase odor neutralizer and repeatedly spray it in the living room and master bedroom in order to deal with the smoke smell. This was the most major problem we had with the place (and it is MAJOR.) The exterior of the home is overrun with spiders which surround the mostly unscreened windows so you either have to keep them closed or deal with bugs coming into the house. There are no shades or curtains in any of the bedrooms which is a bit troublesome given the close proximity to the host's quarters which are within 50 feet of the house. There are no USB ports anywhere in the house and the A/C outlets are FEW and far between especially in the master bath which is very small and could use a make-up mirror and additional lighting. The layout of the property is user friendly and Emily the host is very nice and accommodating. It's kind of a cool place off the beaten path and quiet but I recommend a higher profile vehicle to get up the long gravel road (which is in disrepair) because you will bottom out in at least two places on your way up to the house. On a scale of 1-10 I'd rate it a 5, mostly due to the smoke smell from the fireplace. Without the smoke smell I'd give it an 7+.
My husband and our two adult sons stayed 3 nights at Deepwoods. We enjoyed the deck, the peaceful wooded setting, and the privacy of the property. We explored Devil's Den State Park, Crystal Bridges, and Downtown Fayetteville during daylight hours and evenings we were at the house playing cards, board games, and enjoying quality down time. The property was just what we hoped for!
We enjoyed our stay at Deepwood again. The house is inviting and opens up into the beauty of the Natural State. We hiked and biked and enjoyed Easter with our family here at this tranquil property.
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