Property was perfect for what my family of 4 needed with the exception of the airconditioner. The unit had trouble reaching the bedrooms. I do suggest adding window units, especially to the queen bedroom. Other than that, property was great and owners were quick to respond.
Comfortable, Conveniently Located Cottage in Mountain Home
We enjoyed our stay at the property in Mountain Home. The property was clean and comfortable overall. The hosts were very accommodating and responded quickly to all questions and requests! The location of the home was great; very conveniently located to commercial areas of town, but had a large vacant property that felt like you had some space too. We chose this property because it had a fenced yard for our dogs. Unfortunately the fenced yard was very disappointing because it is tiny. I wasn't able to determine the size of the fenced yard from the property description and photos on the listing. Also, the grass was very high in the yard and on the larger property. We've had a lot of rain in the area lately which I understand necessitates more frequent mowing and yard maintenance, but the tall grass was uncomfortable and messy for walking the dogs, which was necessary because of the small size of the fenced back yard.
Large property with plenty of parking and had a carport that we could put our boat under. Close enough to Norfolk Lake and shopping. Would stay again next time in that area.
Great stay. The place is clean and owner is very nice. We had a great time. Iâd suggest putting a drip coffee maker in the unit for those of us that still want a pot of coffee rather than the Keurig. We would stay here again.
My husband had to be in Mountain Home for work and we loved the location of this house. The owners were very easy to talk to you and we got to bring our cats! I highly recommend it.
All as described and worked great for my visit with family and doing some hiking in the area. Very convenient to town and country. Dale and Penny were great communicators and hosts, especially when the super cold storm of Christmas 2022 hit! My pooch and I loved having some open area behind the house to take short morning walks.
Overall, this home worked well for what we needed. The convenience of being in town and close to things was great. The home was thoughtfully decorated as well! I would say the upkeep of the yard and maybe an additional A/C unit in each bedroom would be helpful.
Reasonably priced property. Very close to shopping centers and dining. Bathroom is small. Kitchen is large along with common area. Nice entertainment options inside. A/C could work better in bedroom. We had to keep the BR door open to keep cool.
Dale was very helpful. House was nice. Beds were comfortable. Internet/tv worked fine. Plenty of seating for visiting inside. On a large lot, might be nice to have a walking trail mowed around property, ground was too wet for our stay to explore. I would prefer deadbolts on the outside doors, tvs and ceiling fans in the bedrooms; but thats just my preference. We were there for the spring break 2020 virus shutdown.
first the positive - the owner was very responsive to my not having hot water ( a new water heater was put in the next day) and several other minor concerns. however, the cleanliness of the house was overall poor. whoever is cleaning is doing a substandard job. the windows were dirty and one was cracked, the floors were dusty, dirty under the sofa, the stove, refrigerator and toilet were not very clean. also, the gates and fence around the backyard are in poor repair. the back gate was held closed with a clothesline rope that is older than i am and a small dog could easily push their way out, there was trash in the grass, which had not been cut for some time. i would not stay here again.
We text the owner for a code to get in and he allowed us to check in an hour early. When we showed up the trash cans were full of trash. I text the owner who was very responsive. I put the trash out on the curb for them since Tuesday was the pick up day. Which, I didnt mind doing at all. When we opened the house it smelled of mothballs and the hardwood floors were dirty. The temperature was difficult to adjust so the house was to hot most of the time. The bedroom space was big which is great but the mattress in the master was hard and we stuck to the plastic mattress cover. So we didn't get much sleep. Then the hot water in the bathroom sink would not get hot. The hot water in the shower came on pretty quick but the bathroom and kitchen sink had to run for 5 to 8 minutes in order to get hot. The water heater is outside in the shed along with the washer and dryer and you have to ask for a code to access. We went out for a few hours the next day and when we returned the house smelled of sewer. When I texted the owner he said sometimes that happens when the gas heater kicks on because the house is so old. He said to feel free to adjust the temperature if we wanted to and the smell would go away in a few hours. We left again and when we returned that night tge smell was gone. There was plenty of space for our pet to run and play in the back yard and there is a fenced area out back that has a patio and chairs that was a nice place to relax in the evenings. There was plenty of couch space in the living room and the wifi worked great for watching TV. The owners are very nice and responsive but I don't recommend staying here more than for a weekend getaway. We stayed for 2 weeks.
Pros
Location was perfect - close to shopping and restaurants and a short drive to the marina
Property owner responded quickly to all questions
Cons
No central air throughout the home - bedrooms were hot at night (summer)
Water pressure was lower than expected
Grass was really long when we arrived
Weâre actually from the area and decided to come back and visit for a few weeks and Villa Roost was seriously perfect for my little family! My 1.5 year old loved the yard and how much room he had to just wander. Super close to Walmart, like a minute drive. Thank you, Dale and Penny! We loved the property!!
House was perfect for our trip. I was able to park my boat under carport. Walmart and restaurants just minutes away. Short drive to the boat ramp also. Had plenty of room inside and we slept well. Great communication with host. Would definitely stay there again.
We travel as a family quite a bit and we sometimes do tourist trips and orher times do fishing or camping. This trip was a fishing trip. Could have easily been agreat tour trip as Mountain Home has much to offer. Villa Roost is one of the most cozy, clean and comfortable places we have stayed! The hosts are absolutely the best we have worked with. So friendly truly care about how your stay is going. This is not a Fancy place but is absolutely wonderful for family. Lots of room outside and open living area so that you can spend time together. Canât wait to get another trip there! Fishing for us was great! Literally minutes from everything but quiet and peaceful! Thanks so much for having us!
Welcome to Villa Roost! Family is important to us and our goal is to provide a safe,comfortable place for your family and friends to enjoy quality time together with an upscale nights sleep,instead of the non-personal feeling you get with multiple hotel rooms. We are able to comfortably accommodate 6 people with one king bed, 1 queen and 1 queen sleeper sofa. Villa Roost has a fully equipped and newly renovated kitchen with full size refrigerator, electric range, microwave and multiple seating in 2 dining areas. The living room has a large open floor plan complete with large flat screen tv, dvd, and cozy fireplace. Conveniently located in Mountain Home within walking distance to several restaurants and shopping and only minutes to Lake Norfork public access. Ample parking on our 4 acres for multiple vehicles, lake toys and trailers. We know pets are a vital part of many families and we are happy to accommodate them as well with are fenced backyard. With our renovations recently completed we would be excited to host your next get-together.
My husband and I have owned this home since 2008 and just recently completed a full renovation converting our property into a fully functioning vacation home.