The Lily Pad, headwaters of Eden Falls

Ponca, Arkansas
$133 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy this cozy cabin nestled in the heart of the Ozarks on a 100-acre farm and 3 acre fishing pond. Lily Pad is centrally located for all your upper Buffalo River activities. All the perks of a national park can be sought along with the joys of living on a farm. Watch granny milk each morning and enjoy the butter, eggs, and meat grown right here. This cabin comes with a yard of your own, a fire pit (firewood 5$ an armload), an ice maker, a smart tv with free Wi-Fi, a charcoal grill, and modern plumbing to make this little cabin your home away from home. Directions- Take Firetower road off of highway 43. Go exactly 3.5 miles and turn left on Crossroads road. Pass Crossroads church and stay straight, (do not take Stoverville to the left directly after the church, it takes you to Ponca the back way, down the mountain). Bring your fishing pole for the pond and do not forget to ask about farm raised products including beef, butter, eggs, and more! We do have Pyrenees dogs who watch over the farm, they are harmless and part of the landscape.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 400 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 01:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Joe

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Very peaceful and quiet place! Cabin was nice. No ice machine as advertised, shower very small, Bed not very comfy! Communication was not good! Asked about local meat, what they had, got no response. Asked about checkout instructions, host (Ronald/Ronnie) very rude responding. Not sure we would go back!

  • Melissa

    Submitted Apr 23, 2024

    Stayed Apr 18, 2024

    Once we got ahold of the property owner, which was difficult, they came down to apologize and gave us some of the rich history about the property. Adorable cabin, quiet & relaxing!!! Communication aside, I’d go back & recommend!

  • Jerry

    Submitted Apr 16, 2024

    Stayed Apr 12, 2024

    Quaint and cozy with everything you need at this little cabin. Host was so kind and helpful. Bed and bedding very comfortable. Nicer than the pictures. There is a bed where the sofa is pictured in the listing so you don’t have to sleep in the loft. Good proximity to popular hiking areas. Definitely recommend this property. You’ll especially appreciate the quiet, rural setting if needing a getaway from the city!

  • Joseph

    Submitted Jun 6, 2022

    Stayed Jun 2, 2022

    The Lily Pad was an excellent escape from the daily grind. It was clean and homey. The farm dogs come and visit every morning to say hi. We really enjoyed waking up, drink coffee on the porch and then fishing in the farm pond right outside the front porch. We both caught bass and sun perch. The owners are kind and have assorted farm fresh produce to purchase and eat at the main house. This cabin is close to Lost Valley, Steel Creek and Kyle’s Landing. Which makes is great if you are going to float the famous Buffalo River. We will definitely be going back to the Lily Pad for another escape!

  • Submitted Jun 30, 2019

    Stayed Jun 29, 2019

    We LOVED our stay here! The owners are so very precious and went completely out of their way to make our stay with our little ones comfortable and fun! It was like saying with family. The cabin was EXTREMELY clean, well kept, and conveniently located right next to a pond, we felt safe because the family dog works at night. It IS way out in the boondocks, so be prepared for a drive. Plug address into GPS awhile you have service. But you can always stop and ask a local. Friendly Arkansas folks. Love the ladies at the Lily Pad. They’re wonderful. Go stay here!!! Great price and the BEST service. You can even buy some of their beef they raise!

  • Melody M.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    The sunset view, the pond, the privacy, even a rainbow! Connie provided history on the property and was very kind. We will return!

  • Suzanne M E.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Nov 5, 2025

    Gorgeous property, comfortable quiet little cabin, sweet dogs roaming around, and Connie was so gracious. We will definitely be back!

  • Debra M.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Very clean and neat. Be sure and check the size to make sure it meets your needs because it is pretty small. Enjoyed the pond and even caught a couple fish. Very close to hiking trails and we got to see elk. The host was very nice and brought us wood. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. We enjoyed the campfire.

  • Amy R.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    This location was a little piece of paradise. You get the the seclusion, nature, great views and a farm vibe all in one. The cabin is small, but very cozy and cute. The pond view is lovely. The cows, the chickens and especially the Great Pyrenees dogs were a nice added bonus. The location was fairly close to some great hiking trails and not far from the city of Jasper and some good restaurants there. We really enjoyed our stay, and hope to return one day.

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We had a good stay at the Lily Pad cabin. It is in a good location to Ponca low water bridge, Steel creek, and many other places we like to visit on Buffalo River. There is no ice maker as advertised. The pond was over run with lily pads they where working to clear it out. Would be good fishing tho!

  • Madison W.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    My family stayed here and had such a good time that we were already planning our next trip on the way home. This is the place to go if you want to unwind. You can tell the owners of this property pour a lot of love into it. The land is absolutely stunning. We spent many hours fishing in the pond. We caught all kinds of fish from large mouth bass, perch, and even blue speckled crappie. The dogs that look after the land are total sweethearts. The beds were comfortable and we all slept great. The stars at night were beautiful! We got some farm fresh eggs and meat that we had for breakfast and it was delicious. We will be back!!

  • Tonya D.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Connie is a wonderful host. We enjoyed staying at the Lily Pad. Very quiet and relaxing.

  • Karen P.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    The drive took us by surprise, but it was worth it. Connie, our hostess, was friendly and accommodating. The pings in front of the cabin was so beautiful and the night sounds were wonderful! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend this place as a get-away. Thank you!

  • George D.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    Very beautiful and amazing stay will definitely stay here again

  • Rachel K.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    The Lily Pad was perfect for a mom and sons getaway! The cabin was cozy and perfect - we had everything we needed and the setting was amazing! We saw elk every day, and my boys loved fishing in the pond and exploring. It's close to Ponca and some great hiking!

  • Gary C.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    We have stayed at the Lily Pad in the past, and absolutely love the property. The hosts are awesome and the ambience of the property is most definitely worth the visit!

  • Curtis M.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    The cabin and location were great! It was right in the area of all the hikes I wanted to do. Host is a little hard to get a hold of, or for me at least. Overall, great experience!

  • Jennifer W.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    It was a great little escape for my sister and I. The property was beautiful and the cabin adorable.

  • Jill N.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Loved the cabin and the pond! Great place to watch the sun set :)

  • Mary F.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Connie was great! Beautiful place! Had a wonderful relaxing weekend

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$133+
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