There are so many great places to visit all over the state of Arkansas and there’s no better time than now to plan a big family vacation! So, here are some of the BEST vacation homes in Arkansas for large groups, big families or girls trips.

1. Bowman Bunkhouse on Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas

The Bowman Bunkhouse is HUGE! It sleeps 22, it has huge spaces indoors and outdoors for gathering and it even has a game room.

Also, it sits right on the shores of Beaver Lake giving direct access to swimming and kayaking.

Bowman Bunkhouse amenities

• Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
• Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
• Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
• Bedroom 4: 4 queen bunk bed
• Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib
• Game Room
• Large Kitchen
• 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary to access the property via a steep gravel road

Bowman Bunkhouse extras

• Great for Group Retreats
• 2,300 Sq Ft of Covered Deck Space
• 480-Ft Lakefront
• On-site access to Beaver Lake: swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, paddleboard yoga
• 6 miles to Lost Bridge Marina
• 9 miles to Pea Ridge National Military Park
• Around 23 miles to Bentonville
• 34 miles to Northwest Arkansas National Airport
• No pets allowed

2. Ashley Ridge House in the Ouachita Mountains

The Ashley Ridge House is a beautiful vacation home in Mena, Arkansas that sleeps 9 guests. It’s located in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas overlooking two ponds in the valley below.

Ashley Ridge House amenities

• 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms
• Wi-Fi
• Roku TVs throughout
• Coffee & Tea Bar
• Game Room
• Washer/dryer
• Large spaces for outdoor lounging
• Fire Pit

Ashley Ridge House extras

• Minutes from the CMA, Wolf Pen Gap, Fourche Mt. trails
• Surrounded by Ouachita National Forest
• Full Hook-up RV (Additional charges apply, $25 nightly)

3. Farmhouse on the Caddo River

We absolutely LOVED our stay at the Farmhouse on the Caddo River. It was relaxing, luxurious and much needed! We had so much fun playing in the Caddo River, cooking on the Blackstone and enjoying coffee on the screened porch.

The large bedrooms, awesome game rooms and fully stocked kitchen were amazing.

Plus, the slide off the back deck is just over the top!

Farmhouse on the Caddo River amenities

• Pets welcome with a deposit
• Sleeps 18!
• 4 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms
• River Access
• Fire Pit
• Large Yard
• Hammock
• Cornhole
• Slide off Deck
• Porch Swing
• Outdoor Games
• Indoor Games
• Screened in Porch with Dining Table, Eat-in Bar,
• Games, & Conversation Seating
• Front Porch with Red Ricking Chairs
• Back Porch with Swing, Slide, Hammock 
• and Conversation seating
• Free WiFi

4. Scenic Hideaway in Jasper

We have stayed at the Scenic Hideaway and I can confirm several things: it’s gorgeous, it’s remote but still near everything, sits very spacious and the view are stunning!

There are so many things to do in and around Jasper, Arkansas. It is in the Ozark Mountains after all. That’s why the Scenic Hideaway is the perfect spot for an adventurous group who wants to hike and float the Buffalo National River or a group who wants to relax and visit the local restaurants!

Scenic Hideaway amenities

• 2,000 sq foot cabin has 3 Bedrooms and 3 full baths, 1 on each level
• Open kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom
• Dining table seats 6
• Kitchen bar seats 4
• Large back deck with the stunning mountain views
• Upstairs loft level- master suite with King bed and private ensuite bath with custom tiled shower
• Basement (walk out). Bunk room with 4 twin beds. Full bath with bathtub.
• Laundry room
• Game room with foosball table, Pac Man arcade table, board games, corn hole. Large flatscreen TV with leather recliners.
• Basement patio with gas grill and more seating to enjoy the view