Let's say you're lost or maybe visiting old friends, maybe you like photographing old, falling…read moredown, wooden barns scattered along the two lane highways that run through America's farmland. If, for whatever reason, you end up in the "Rice Bowl of America"* needing accommodation in Pocahontas AR and you're wondering what would be, without question, the finest this town has to offer, look no further. Lesmeister Guesthouse provides a 5-star experience at a 3-star price in a quaint, yet, at best, 2-star town**. A commercial building built in 1902 was taken back and repurposed into four separate living spaces each with it's own floor plan and name. Two face Marr St just off the old , still vibrant, town square. Two more have entrances in the alley behind the building. The finest of the lot, the "Laurel", is found around back. Up a short flight of stairs leads to 1100sqft of exceptionally well crafted tri-level comfort. Absolutely stunning. Half a level down what appears to be an indestructible, steel braced, wooden staircase, is the dining/bath/kitchen area. Top notch in virtually every way. Down a another set of rough (from 1902) exposed concrete steps leads to a slightly claustrophobic bedroom (and weak wifi) area, with its king bed, which is actual ground level to the back alley parking area. The (low) door out of the bedroom provides easy loading/unloading from one's car but locks behind you. Take day trips to nearby towns like Hardy with it's historic downtown shopping area or plan a float trip on the Current River out of Doniphan MO. Graceland, in Memphis, is two hours away. Comfortably furnished, nicely decorated, heated towel rack and bathroom floor, bidet, bathroom sun light, EV charging station, local assistance if needed,...without a doubt staying at the "Laurel" at the Lesmeister makes visiting Pocahontas a much nicer experience. THANK YOU!!, whomever built this place!! 5+++++/5
*40% of America's rice is grown in the area surrounding Pocahontas. Be forewarned: the area becomes the "Mosquito Bowl" during harvest season.
** Becomes a 3-star town as a home base when exploring surrounding areas and a 4.5-star town if absolute peace and quiet is required because you're writing your memoir.