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The Nest at 188 is a unique lodging/retreat located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Welcome to The Nest, a serene retreat nestled in the Ozark Mountains. This charming getaway offers 1500 sq feet of themed living space with three bedrooms, two baths, a full kitchen minus dishwasher and dining area. Unwind on one of two private decks overlooking the pond or relax in the 2-person jacuzzi tub while watching spectacular sunsets.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest at 188 is a unique lodging/retreat located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nest at 188 is a unique lodging/retreat located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest at 188 is a unique lodging/retreat located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nest at 188 is a unique lodging/retreat located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. located?

Located in the heart of Eureka Springs, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from White River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Blue Springs Heritage Center. Thorncrown Chapel and Lake Leatherwood are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Nest at 188 is a unique lodging/retreat located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stellar accomodations, whimsical and unique decor, great coffee, breathtaking view, well organized space and great hosts. I'll be back for another respite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Oasis in the Ozarks

Very serene and peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler P.

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

Great stay!

Eureka Jim was very hospitable! Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Wonderful

The host was very gracious and knowledgeable of the area. The stay was relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Awesome!!

It was the perfect place! Loved the location and The Owner Eureka Jim was awesome and made us feel very at home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

September getaway

We were impressed with the house, the location was great, quiet and peaceful. The location was close to stores and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great Eureka Stay!

The property was decorated outside for Christmas and was so beautiful! Perfect little place to stay! Eureka Jim is a gem himself and his duck Jeep is a ride you will never forget!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxie W.

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

Girls Getaway

Perfect setting for a long weekend with friends. Charming hosts, beautiful scenery, proximity to ‘things to do’.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

we loved staying at the nest!

my partner and I had a great time at the nest and in eureka springs for our birthdays! we were very comfortable and got a lot of helpful info from our host, Eureka Jim. we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Nice host, Nice place w/a Beautiful View

We came over for my birthday trip to relax and this place facilitated that. Jim is super nice and Randy made sand art with the family on our last day. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

The Nest. For romance and also the family

Great home with plenty of room for the whole family. The house is very warm and decorated to the occasion. Jetted bath is awesome and beds are comfortable. Close to all the attractions but far enough for those quiet nights by the fire pit. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roland J.

Awesome.

Awesome place. Fantastic views. Beds were very comfortable. Owners very helpful and very accommodating. Have nothing bad to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

beverly s.

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

Funky & quirky

Fun & whimsical. Eureka Jim was very helpful. Good recommendations. Great host, out of his way to help you enjoy your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Nest

We felt like the VIPs of this community where we stayed! We were greeted by the property being lit up with Christmas decor, this was definitely a great way to kickoff the holiday season. Our host was super friendly and very helpful to offer local advice during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

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

Fantastic views, location and accommodations!

The view from our bedroom and the property was incredible! Absolutely breathtaking! We loved being close to Eureka Springs while being even closer to the lakes and hiking trails. Eureka Jim is a gracious host who was able to tell us about things we hadn’t done yet in the area and info on things we wanted to do again. The Nest was a very comfortable and artistic lodgings. We all slept very well there and enjoyed hanging out there after a long days hiking and shopping. Even our corgi loved it! We definitely recommend staying there and plan to on our next trip to Eureka Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

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

Dirty everything including sheets NO HOTTUB

No hot tub as advertised. Dirty sheets and blankets. Towels smelled like mildew. Mattresses have springs sticking up. Tiny tv. Dust everywhere! Very outdated place. Beautiful view and pleasant host and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gail D.

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

Fun. Quirky. Peaceful

This house is decorated in Eureka Springs artful quirkiness. Hospitality rates 10 out of 10. We were welcomed with cake, wine, a very cute marquee sign and special treats and accommodations for our fur baby. Communication with the host from time of booking until we departed was great! The location was perfect. Just a few miles to the lakes and hiking trails and a few miles to the heart of Eureka Springs. We will definitely book again for our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Magical Nest

Thecheck in was so easy, we got to the Nest super late and Eureka Jim was there to walk us through and show us theropes. The property is clean and smells delightful. Jim had all kind ofcoupons and flyers and ways to help ussave some moneyon our adventures. Catch the sunset... you wont regret it. The beds aresoft
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

So Eureka!

Mom and 2 young adult daughters got super lucky to book this extra special place! SUPER spacious but so warm and welcoming. 2 outdoor seating areas, beautiful sunset view, the property had lots of art all around. Mr Jim is as sweet as we could have asked for, he left us a dozen beautiful rainbow mixed eggs! We will defintely be back soon! Thank you Jim 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Family Vacation

It was a scenic, quiet and quirky place. Its artistic flair matched the style of Eureka Springs. Eureka Jim went above and beyond with his hospitality and knowledge of all the things to do and places to eat in Eureka. It was close to hiking trails in Lake Leatherwood and Beaver Lake. We loved our view of the Ozark mountains from the bedroom! Jim connected us with a local artist named Randy, the Sandman. We had a great time creating sand art! Randy was a wonderful teacher! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

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

40th Birthday Party

We had a wonderful trip. “The Nest” was clean, cute, quirky! The grounds are beautiful, the view breathtaking! The themed rooms were perfect! Eureka Jim, was the absolute best! Eureka Jim had birthday balloons, birthday card, cake and wine waiting on us when we arrived !! He is friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about Eureka Springs - we will be back !! Thank you for a perfect 40th celebration for my daughter- Anita
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

A treasure

Wonderful host with a vivid imagination in constructing The Nest. Lots of space and very clean. Just the right amount of outside town to be in the midst of everything in a few short minutes. Our dogs loved their stay as well. Would love to see a fenced in section in the grassy area from the Coca Cola porch where we could let the fur babies wander in and out at their leisure but there was plenty of free space to walk them outside. Once of the best experiences we've had with VRBO. Thanks Jim!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

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

Fun Basement Lodging near Opera of the Ozarks

It was hard to wipe the smile off of our faces when looking around at all of the decorative retro items. Fun and nice to be in the country overlooking a gorgeous valley. We loved our stay. Notes: Lighting is low. Difficult to read by, especially at night. We could have used more outlets. A full-length mirror would have been nice (on the wall at the closet?).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

On our first stay at The Nest

My fiancée and I came to Arkansas at the beginning of fall and the weather was so perfect! We came to spend our Wedding at The Nest and found the Host exceptionally kind and generous with his property. There are too many amazing and quirky accents and attributes to mention! The most important thing to know is that if you want it - whatever It is - it is either already there in The Nest, or the amazing Host will get it for you. If you tell him what would make your stay perfect, I’m sure he would help you have it. You will have every comfort made available to you, and I know that every night you will find majik all around you - even in the trees. Jake and Sasha
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

The Nest at 188 is the best!

This place was our home for 13 days and I can't begin to list all the great things about the Nest and our host, Eureka Jim! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is only 10 minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. The views from our balcony were unbelievable. Sunsets were fantastic! And our host Jim was there to help and assist you with anything you needed. Inside was beautiful and unique to say the least. We loved the way Jim had decorated and thought of everything you may possibly need. It was very well stocked and had all the comforts of home. Extra pillows, blankets, stocked coffee bar, great hot tub in the main bedroom, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, washer/dryer, dishes, spices, paper towels, nice electric fireplace, etc. The interior is very spacious and plenty of room with 2 breakfast bars and a new big eating table.There was also a new steel lookout deck (not in the pictures) with an excellent view of Beaver Lake and the surrounding mountains. Jim also can help you with any adventures you may want to do while in Eureka. He set us up with an excellent fishing guide to fish the White River, where we caught our limit of rainbow trout. He also kept us informed of events in town. We will definitely book the Nest the next time we make it up there! Thanks Jim for a memory we will have for many years to come!
Interior
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025