River’s edge retreat

THE PROPERTY

A sanctuary hideaway, with 17 acres of White River pasture land frontage, and over 150 acres of wild mountain property behind, provides the ultimate privacy in the most peaceful, secluded White River setting in the Ozark mountains. 

THE ROUND HOUSE

The Lodge, at the Retreat, is a 15 sided Round House that sits perched on the upper bank at the edge of the tree line, near the base of the mountain.  It overlooks a serene hay field and the White River.   Located across the river is the undeveloped Ozark National Forest, where the waters of the Buffalo come down the back of Smith Island.  A truly out-of-the-way destination that will have you completely immersed in the most relaxed vacation river life!   

The Round House Retreat is capable of sleeping 4 guests in separate beds or 4 couples.

The Main Floor

The distinctiveness and beauty of The Round House will captivate you from the moment you step through the front door to see the open floor plan. The kitchen/ living areas are joined by the vaulted and beamed ceiling, creating space and unity. The 180 degree enormous picture windows and sliding door display the most awesome river views, which show off the spacious entry level deck that wraps ½ way around the cabin. The deck features comfortable chairs that are perfect for reading a book or watching early morning fog rise from the White River below. 

The open and airy kitchen is equipped with all of the necessary appliances and offers both traditional table seating for 6 as well as a bar and stools for additional seating options. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, pots/pans & cooking utensils.

The adjacent living area is furnished with a cozy sofa and comfortable chair seating including a recliner and armchair.  It has a Smart TV with Streaming access, as well as full fiber optic WiFi access throughout the entire home. Run away to the Retreat… but stay connected with loved ones! 

There are three bedrooms located on the entry level. The master suite has a queen size bed and private bath. The second bedroom also has a queen size bed while the third bedroom has a full size bed.  There is also a primary bathroom with tub & shower located in the hall between the second and third bedrooms.

LOWER LEVEL 

Walking down and around the nicely landscaped & fenced yard, you will find a private walk out basement suite, a pleasant sitting room which can be converted to a fourth bedroom, for added personal space and more sleeping capacity. The suite and  patio opens to the same beautiful White River view! It is furnished with arm chair seating and a sofa  that converts to a queen size bed with a state of the art memory foam mattress for sleeping comfort .   There is a full bathroom and shower complimenting this true private suite.  Amenities include a smart TV, a coffee bar, microwave, and mini refrigerator. There is also a washer and dryer attached to this lower level room.

OUTSIDE & DOWN TO THE RIVER

Be sure to utilize the BBQ grill to cook your favorite outdoor meals.  There is a side yard that provides a patio dining area with a picnic table, string lights and a hammock. The outdoor seating around the firepit is perfect for visiting  your friends and family while roasting marshmallows under the bright starry skies!   

Take a leisurely stroll across the hay field path for an up-close overlook of the White River and down the river bank in several spots. This will give you over 2000 feet of private access to world class trout fishing on the White River.and the Ozark National Forest on the other side.  You may spot the local bald eagles or deer taking a drink at the river.

ACCESS ROAD

Of course, getting to the entrance to the property is easy enough on paved highways and well-maintained county roads.  Once you have arrived at the easement gate to the property, you will be required to traverse down a pasture lane, through the hayfield, to get to the Retreat.  Wet weather and uneven terrain make this journey more challenging. We highly recommend an all-wheel drive or 4X4 vehicle. If rain is forecast during your stay, having adequate food and supplies on hand will allow you to spend a cozy day reading, watching TV, playing games or even enjoying a nap without having to drive the wet fields