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With the fully screened in upper back deck, you can leave the French doors open, and take it all in!
Nestled in the wood, this luxury hideaway will nourish your soul; the perfect place to get away and relax.
One of two fully screened in porches overlooking the forest. This one is downstairs off the south bedroom. It features an outdoor shower and two day beds.
This fully screened in deck allows you to enjoy the natural surrounding, without any of the creatures buzzing around in it. It also features a 16’ long bar for additional seating/ entertainment space.
3.5 mile trail from Siloam to WOKA Whitewater Kayak Park a mile down the road/ hill.
Take a long hot soak, and relax your worries away. Surrounded by nothing but forest and natural light, your stress will melt away.
Enjoy a one of a kind, hot &/ or cold outdoor shower on the lower screens in deck off one of the bedroom’s downstairs (during non winter/ above freezing months).
Enjoy the view from the back deck overlooking 1500 acres surrounding the cottage!
Twin Falls Spring, just down the road/ hill.
New WOKA Whitewater Kayak Park about a mile down the hill with many trails surrounding it, and a 3.5 mile paved trail through the preserve back to town.
Optional add on camper for additional space/ beds. It is located right next door, a few steps from the front door. It has a very comfortable double bed, a small adult/ child fold down bunk, and the table makes into a bed. Message for details.
Optional add on camper for additional space/ beds. It is located right next door, a few steps from the front door. It has a very comfortable double bed, a small adult/ child fold down bunk, and the table makes into a bed. Message for details.
Optional add on camper for additional space/ beds. It is located right next door, a few steps from the front door. It has a very comfortable double bed, a small adult/ child fold down bunk, and the table makes into a bed. Message for details.
Optional add on Camper on site/ next door.
Optional add on Camper on site/ next door.

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Gwen's Nest

2 Beds 2 Baths 5 Guests

About the property

Nestled on 830 acres, but just a couple miles south of town, this completely renovated, historic cottage has all the modern amenities. It features an open floor plan that spans 40 feet from front to back upstairs, in one of the most peaceful and natural, tree top settings. It also has two covered/ screened in decks with a 16' bar perfect for enjoying the amazing scenery and the beauty of The Natural State. It's the perfect place for your next family gathering, or just to get away and relax.

Nestled on 830 acres, but just a couple miles south of town, this completely renovated, historic cottage has all the modern amenities. It features an open floor plan that spans 40 feet from front to back upstairs, in one of the most peaceful and natural, tree top settings. It also has two covered/ screened in decks with a 16' bar perfect for enjoying the amazing scenery and the beauty of The Natural State. It's the perfect place for your next family gathering, or just to get away and relax.

Amenities

Essentials
Heating
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Iron
Essentials
Features
Coffee
Oven
Shower gel
Dryer
Laptop friendly workspace
Outdoor seating (furniture)
Essentials
Coffee
Oven
Shower gel
Dryer
Laptop friendly workspace
Outdoor seating (furniture)
Baking sheet
Conditioner
First aid kit
Carbon monoxide detector
Washer
Garden or backyard
Garage
Coffee maker
Blender
Hangers
Indoor fireplace
Room-darkening shades
Wireless Internet
Shampoo
Barbeque utensils
Refrigerator
Body soap
Bed linens
Heating
Hair dryer
Cookware
BBQ grill
Smoke detector
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Fire Pit
Hot water
Wine glasses
Dishwasher
TV
Microwave
Board games
Freezer
Long term stays allowed
Cleaning products
Iron
Stove
Fire extinguisher
Patio or balcony
Extra pillows and blankets
Essentials
Kettle
Bathtub
Dishes and silverware
Dining table
Features
Coffee
Oven
Shower gel
Dryer
Laptop friendly workspace
Outdoor seating (furniture)
Baking sheet
Conditioner
First aid kit
Carbon monoxide detector
Washer
Garden or backyard
Garage
Coffee maker
Blender
Hangers
Indoor fireplace
Room-darkening shades
Wireless Internet
Shampoo
Barbeque utensils
Refrigerator
Body soap
Bed linens
Heating
Hair dryer
Cookware
BBQ grill
Smoke detector
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Fire Pit
Hot water
Wine glasses
Dishwasher
TV
Microwave
Board games
Freezer
Long term stays allowed
Cleaning products
Iron
Stove
Fire extinguisher
Patio or balcony
Extra pillows and blankets
Essentials
Kettle
Bathtub
Dishes and silverware
Dining table

Availability

Space

Located about a mile uphill from the new WOKA Whitewater Kayak Park, and right next to all the new trails, this historic cottage, originally built in 1904, has been completely renovated, while maintaining its original charm. Enjoy amazing views from all around, but especially from the screen in deck...

Located about a mile uphill from the new WOKA Whitewater Kayak Park, and right next to all the new trails, this historic cottage, originally built in 1904, has been completely renovated, while maintaining its original charm. Enjoy amazing views from all around, but especially from the screen in decks overlooking a steep wooded hillside/ valley. As well as a one of kind hot & cold outdoor shower on bottom deck/ screened in porch off back bedroom downstairs. Set amongst 830 acres of the historic Lake Frances property near Siloam Springs, AR, the area is now known as the Lake Frances Preserve, for wildlife habitat, water quality, and future public access. The property was purchased from the descendants of Frances Sloan Thomas, for whom the lake was named, and is the largest tract purchased by NWALT to date, making it their biggest conservation property in Benton County.

The preserve lies on the Arkansas/Oklahoma border east of the Illinois River and the former 70-acre Lake Frances. It is one of the largest tracts of contiguous forest in western Benton County and is considered one of the most significant pine/oak woodlands in Northwest Arkansas. There is also a large post oak savanna of regional conservation significance along Lake Frances Gate Rd.

“Permanently protecting the Lake Frances property ensures a piece of Benton County’s natural heritage is protected forever. The shortleaf pine stands and oak savanna are unique in our region and help tell the story of what it was like here nearly 200 years ago,” said Marson Nance, Director of Land Stewardship and Research. “We’ve already found unique plants on the property but have barely scratched the surface in documenting the land’s biodiversity.”

Lake Frances Preserve has over seven miles of mapped streams, much of which consists of seasonal and ephemeral streams which support an abundance of plants and wildlife. Permanent protection of these streams and their habitats will help protect water quality in the Illinois River.

Access

Coded entry. You will receive detailed self check in instructions on the day of arrival.

Coded entry. You will receive detailed self check in instructions on the day of arrival.

Interaction With Guests

Happy to help answer questions, give suggestions on where to eat/ what to do. Always available, quick to respond, but we will never bug you.

Neighborhood

Located just south of Siloam Springs in the historic Lake Francis area amongst only a few other properties not owned by the NWA Land Trust. Easy to access from HWY 59, but you will feel like you are the only one around in the rural setting. Just up the road/ hill from the new kayak park opening Spring of 2023.

Reviews

Gerald Hill
May 2025
enjoyed our stay location was great and close to everything will be back soon
Crystal Holley
May 2025
Gwen’s Nest was a perfect romantic honeymoon getaway! Responses were quick and recommendations were provided to my husband and I for hiking trails and scenic waterfalls nearby. The AirBNB felt like home away from home, and we especially enjoyed the peaceful and cozy fire and the claw foot tub. Todd was an excellent host and the AirBNB was exactly as described. We plan on coming back to stay for our year anniversary.
Ginger Nichols
April 2025
Gwen’s Nest was so peaceful! They thought of everything. You could park & never leave due to the near by nature trails. Highly recommend the outdoor shower. The upper deck is as if you’re in a nest high up in a tree. Todd & Gwen had were wonderful host.
Marlin Troyer
April 2025
Great job making an antique cottage into a very livable cozy, comfortable cute place to stay. Very private, quiet, quaint setting. Brad we’re great and all the comforts of home are here! The out door shower was amazing! Screened in porches and out side deck, fire pit. Inside has a comfortable living rooms with a fire place, claw foot tub, full kitchen, laundry, place has it all.
Kaitlin Cichy
April 2025
My husband and I stayed at Gwen's Nest for two nights on a weekend. Todd was highly communicative and very accommodating to our needs, including a late night arrival. We felt very well-cared for.The location was unique. Situated on what seemed a country inlet road, the cottage is tucked into the hill. You really do feel like you're in a nest, particularly with the birdsong during the day! Wished we'd been able to come a few weeks later, as the trees were beginning to fill out and bushes were budding. My favorite part of the home was the claw foot tub. As a family, we get little downtime. What a nice, relaxing way to enjoy the time away. We highly recommend Gwen's Nest to anyone looking for a cabin in nature that isn't pretentious but also has a lot of modern amenities.
Lynn Kinzie
April 2025
This was my second time back! Wonderful, quiet place.
Rob Heffner
March 2025
Gwen's Nest is a great place to relax and unplug from the world. we were looking for peace and quite, and we found it! We loved the old cabin charm and the wildlife that showed up Saturday night, a herd if deer. thanks again for a great stay.
Leslie Baxter
March 2025
We had a lovely, peaceful stay in this cozy cottage!
Fran Maunder
March 2025
We loved Gwen's Nest. The area is simply gorgeous, great for hiking, biking and just relaxing. The cottage was very homey and comfortable. I spent hours sitting on the swing in the screened in deck, just listening to the birds. Todd was very responsive to questions and helped us rent e-bikes for the trails. He even provided us with tutorials on how to use the bikes and suggested trails for beginners. I will definitely recommend Gwen's Nest and Todd's properties to friends and family.
Amanda Barnes
March 2025
Gwen's nest was the perfect cozy get away for our girls weekend! We loved the back decks and enjoyed the overall charm of the cottage. It was far enough away from town to enjoy nature, but close enough to easily drive to town or to nearby hiking trails.

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