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Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Experience the best view in McCurtain County at The Cliffhouse, a secluded mountain retreat surrounded by 6,000 acres of National Forest. This off-grid cabin sits atop a mountain on 80 acres overlooking Broken Bow Lake and offers unparalleled hiking, mountain biking and bird watching right from your doorstep.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay

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Hey! You’ve made it to The Cliffhouse where the locals describe as “the best view in all of McCurtain County - period,” making it a very special place. There are no neighbors and you are secluded. Sounds awesome, right? But, please read the description in its entirety to ensure this special and unique place is for you!

Because of its location, not only will you avoid extra town taxes and fees upon booking, but The Cliffhouse also provides an incredible retreat from hustle and bustle of the big city. You get the best of both worlds! This 1,000 square foot cabin sits atop a mountain on 80 acres overlooking Broken Bow Lake. Being surrounded by 6,000 acres of National Forest and US Corp of Engineer land provides unparalleled hiking, mountain biking and bird watching right from your doorstep. The 600 square foot deck faces the lake and has incredible panoramic views.

The Cliffhouse is entirely off-grid. entirely off-grid. We produce our own power, water (well), hot water and have our own septic system. We are 100% green and still have all the luxuries of home! Because we are green; however, we do have to choose which luxuries we would like to have. In our efforts to conserve energy, we have decided to opt out of bath and hot tubs in all of our mountain cabins. We also have have a filter, but the well water has iron in it, so please bring bottled water if this makes you uncomfortable.

The Cliffhouse is on its own well, separate from the other three cabins, therefore, it does have a washer and dryer.

Bedroom 1: Downstairs bedroom with a Queen bed
Loft: A 350 square foot loft with breathtaking views overlooking the lake accessed via ships ladder with a Queen bed and Twin bed
Bathroom 1: Full bathroom with a shower downstairs
Bathroom 2: Half-bathroom downstairs
Note: While the ship's ladder leading to the loft adds to the charm and offers spectacular views, we ask guests to consider if this will pose challenges for their stay. There is also a bedroom downstairs.

🚨 We realize that this is where most like to stop reading, but we ask that you please scroll a little more to review the important information for the drive in and more! 🚨

►✨ DRIVE IN / ACCESS
The mountain cabins sit 5 miles off of Highway 259 and is accessed by US Forest Service roads. It’s a beautiful drive and we oftentimes see white tail deer, turkey, and birds of prey including red tail hawks and various owls!

You will need a vehicle with some clearance as well as a bit of driving skill to make it in. 4WD and/or AWD is NOT necessary, but helpful.

► We strongly suggest:
→ a small, medium or large SUV
→ any size truck
→ a crossover
► We strongly advise against:
→ a minivan
→ a sedan or coupe

The first 2 miles of the drive are easy and you can drive 25 mph. The remaining 3 miles are slower and requires some attention. You will cross 4 or 5 small creeks on the way in. Water is rarely more than 4 inches deep. The roads are rocky and bumpy, but will not ever be muddy.

There are also grades up to 12% on gravel roads. This means you will travel up the mountain until you have reached our mountain top.

Don't have a vehicle that meets the requirements, but still want to visit? We have partnered with Marc at Red Dirt Car Service and have several happy guests that have already used this transportation service! Please send an inquiry for more information.

►✨ TECHNOLOGY & CELL SERVICE
The Cliffhouse now has Starlinnk and there is cell phone service! Verizon and AT&T work best, while Sprint and T-Mobile are limited. There aren't any TVs or cable service. You will need to bring your own entertainment and pre-download your movies on your own device before arriving.
Disclaimer:Bear Creek Vacations is not responsible for reliability of internet or outages from service provider. WiFi is provided as a convenience only and is not integral to the use the property. No refund of payments shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, speed, access problems, lack of knowledge of use or personal preference regarding services.

►✨ BOATS, TRAILERS & ATVs, oh my!
Boats & Trailers: Please do not try to bring a boat up to any of our cabins on the mountain! You will likely regret it, we promise! 😉 All jokes aside, Beavers Bend Marina has slips that you can rent for your stay and it’s super convenient to leave your boat in the water. They can also provide a place to leave your trailer!
ATVs: You can ride straight into the Ouachita National Forest from our property! Please check with the US Forest Service for all laws regarding ATV riding. It’s possible for a group of riders to rack up several thousand dollars in fines.
Bear Creek Vacations will not be held responsible for any tickets, violations or accidents.

►✨ GRILL & FIRE
The grill is propane and directly wired into the house. Instead of a propane tank, you will see a timer. There is a fire pit. Please bring matches. Our cleaning service no longer provides firewood.

►✨ MAX OCCUPANCY
The Cliffhouse sleeps 5. Due to fire marshal regulations and insurance purposes, the number of guests per cabin is strictly enforced. Additionally, our off-grid systems cannot sustain more than the max number of guests.

►✨ PUP-FRIENDLY
Maximum of 2 dogs allowed. No cats. Pet Fee: $150 per stay. Please review house rules and pet policy prior to bringing your pets to avoid additional charges.

→ Check out our other mountain cabin rentals:
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○ The Phoenix Rising: www.vrbo.com/1282867?dateless=true

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only 2 pets max | $150 per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Cliffhouse Your Private Mountain Top Cabin
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About the area

Map
Broken Bow, OK

What's nearby

  • The Maze of Hochatown - 13 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Beavers Bend Brewery - 15 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Beavers Bend Marina - 23 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Cedar Creek Golf Course - 25 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Beavers Bend State Park - 25 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Texarkana, AR (TXK-Texarkana Regional) - 130 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ouachita National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of The Maze of Hochatown and Mountain Fork Brewery. Beavers Bend Brewery is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Cliffside Escape | Epic Lake Views & Off-Grid Stay Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 348 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home

Great place and excellent views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

The view from the cabin is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view!

The cabin and location were just what we needed for a great relaxing weekend! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great place to get away. Very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

If you are looking to get away from the world, society, internet and just want to be incognital, this is the place I loved it. My spouse, Fury Son and I will be visiting again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

If you read the property description you get exactly what you expect. Property clean and secluded very quiet. Just what were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the grid retreat

The location of this property is superb if you like enjoying family time in the middle of the woods with a great view of the lake. House has all the comfort needed and deck is an ideal place to come one with nature. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilltop Retreat

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the Cliff House. Very quiet and secluded. We did not encounter another human being for our entire stay. Very quiet and awesome view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at the Cliff House. The cabin was the perfect size for my family of four. The views were beautiful! We spent a lot of time at Beavers Bend State Park swimming, hiking, and fishing. Coming home to the Cliff House was the icing on the cake to a perfect day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote and quiet

Cabin views were awesome. Deck was nice. No issues being “off grid”.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy

Very happy with my time here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views!!

The views were out of this world! Clean, comfy cabin. Would highly recommend to anyone! Definitely coming back!! Thanks y’all!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cliff house

Delightful as promised! Bring your own ice cream scoop!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view

Definitely need suv but the drive itself was beautiful once you drive in from the main road. The cabin and the surrounding was spot on with pictures. Family wants to come back again. Was visited by local deers in morning time. Lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheva C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

Spent the weekend there with my family. Excellent communication with the property owners. The drive to the cabin had some pretty vistas. The cabin is perfect! It was clean and cozy. We loved watching the sunrise from inside the cabin in the mornings. Stargazing on the deck at night. Shower had great water pressure and good hot water. It was a perfect escape from the city. We will definitely be back! Only thing to point out, there are hunters in the woods. We weren’t aware of that and the sounds of gun shots in the distance were jarring.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The view was postcard perfect. Great ambiance. Yes, follow instructions on the vehicles for driving on the rough road. No trouble with our Jeep. Do recommend to bring a bath mat as the floor is slick.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cori-Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Unplugged

Much needed trip! They are not lying when they said you need an SUV but a 4X4 might be better! Once we got up to the cabin we stayed there for 3 days just doing puzzles and spending time together unplugged! The view was spectacular! Great communication so thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosario Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent communication and support

Our generator broke down, which is very rare, and the owner was in constant contact and had someone there to fix it before our power ran out. Stuff like this can happen anywhere, but the way that it was dealt with was excellent, they really have your back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Insanely Beautiful

If you’re looking for peace, serenity, nature.. THIS is for you! Several miles off of the main road! An amazing and scenic drive all the way up to Cliffhouse. The views are just unmatched. We had a storm roll in on our last day there- and watching the trees swaying was incredibly beautiful! Sunrises and sunsets are just… unbelievable. “Pretty as a picture” doesn’t even do Justice! IT IS TRULY INCREDIBLE! The cabin was very clean, well maintained, wifi worked perfectly- even after we lost power from the storm. Well accommodated and had everything needed! We will absolutely never forget the Cliffhouse and absolutely will come back. We visited the Beavers Bend Mining Company and also the Petting Zoo/Rescue next door! Also incredible experiences! Don’t forget to pull over and get an extra long corn dog! Cool place! Thanks Ya’ll! - The Woods Farmersville TX
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Close but missing a few ingredients

The cabin nails it for the view, peace and quiet. The drive in was fine even in the rain. We drove a Honda Pilot. We had a number of challenges. When we arrived the cleaning crew was still there and were there for a couple hours. The host did refund us half the cleaning fee. We lost power while we were there and the generator did not come on. The host was quick to respond and did fix the issue. The fridge was not cleaned out. There was half filled pasta sauce jars and other food items. There was also no coffee filters or coffee which was stated would be. The shower had no toiletries at all. No soap shampoo etc. The biggest thing to be aware of was the accommodations. We originally booked for five people, which is the maximum number of people they said it could accommodate. My son decided to travel with friends so we ended up with four. But the place is really best for two or three. There is no table inside. The bar has room for only 4 stools. The outdoor table has a four person bar height table and chairs. The fire pit only has two chairs and a make shift bench. The living room has an IKEA chair and a couch. The couch was the really odd choice. It faces an amazing view, but only seats two people because it has a console in the middle for cups and a compartment. If you have a wife or significant other you can’t actually snuggle up to the person. You spend the trip sitting apart and if you have more than 3 people you have to rotate who gets a chair. The view was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem away from everyday stress

This is truly a place to get away from it all and feel/enjoy nature at its best. The cabin is marvelous, cozy with everything you need. The AC works like a champ and the glorious morning sunrise that greets you through the huge windows definitely won’t let you oversleep. We cooked every night and had most everything we needed and the kitchen counter table does accommodate 5 people with 5 barstools. We did bring two fold up stadium bag armchairs which was perfect for the main room since the couch and large chair provided will seat 3 people. My teens loved the ship ladder up to loft and were thrilled there was wifi. The only hiccup was the last bit of of the actual driveway up but we found an easy solution. The first 30 minutes off of the main road is fine and just as described so no problems. Since we weren’t certain our older Lexus RX 350 could maneuver safely up the loose rocks on the actual driveway without damaging the underneath, to be safe, we just parked the car at base of driveway(there is still room for another vehicle to pass by to the other cabins) and we easily walked up the short driveway hill to find the cabin right at the top. This is definitely an option for those of you worried about smaller vehicles with lower ground clearance and not having experience with driving off-road like us. My parents are older and were able to walk up the driveway hill just fine. Thank you for a wonderful change of scenery and a breathtaking view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Breathtaking

My family and I had a great time staying at the cliff house. The view off the deck and looking out the large windows was truly spectacular. We even enjoyed a short lightning storm one night. Our stay was very relaxing and we’ll definitely be back for another stay. Owners were very nice and helpful regarding our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The peace you search for.

Breathe taking views with a sense of calming escape you always dream of. The cabin itself is a perfect blend of cozy, at-one-with nature feel with the amenities we have growm accustomed to. It gave a us an experience that will stick with us for a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Trip

The Cliffhouse did not disappoint! We’ve stayed here a few times before and
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Getaway!

Perfect spot to get away and enjoy the solitude. We didn’t see anyone for two days while on the property! The views were amazing with sunrise being the best! The description was spot on! Highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024