Hiatus stat was required & perused Eureka Springs offerings two days in advance & slid past the meager options left due to bereft of bathtub!!!!!
Yearning for tub & atmosphere, my scope expanded & the dart landed upon Whitney Mountain Lodge in Garfield, AR!!! (Last population check was 502?!!!) At first all pics appearing were gowned & tux affairs with kissing & what not & I almost stopped scrolling... Appearing on the last right swipe was a scenic view worthy of a postcard seen in a cheesy gift shop after visiting truly breathtaking sites..(ie: Yellowstone Park) I kept staring & thought surely this is myth & quite artistically edited to draw more stray, thirsty brides with grooms in tow to the venue..,
Coin flip is always the quintessential detail which determines shall I or shall I take a mediocre Eureka choice with shower only..., Heads was Whitney & well ya know the coin never lies so here we go!!!
45 minutes from Bentonville & absolutely gorgeous top down, convertible drive on a smooth, very unpopulated road was my first surge of dopamine & as the road rolled upwards amongst stunning dogwoods, greenery & hills; I knew that OZ awaited.....
Called & met the owner upon arrival & must say, just truly, truly, joyous, passionate & excited to uncover his gem of genteel man!!!! He showed me the original room reserved & I shall not fib when I say, my heart sank as although, pleasant, it was not what I anticipated.., With a gleam & a twinkle in his eyes & rapid step of a 2 week old prancing gelding; he said, "What you really wanted was this..." Giddy & still prancing, he led me to the mysterious door and click & twist & I beheld my absolute definition of zen, tub, paradise.... Luxurious whirlpool tub to comfortably fit two, viewing a serene, cerulean blue lake with trees & an island & well view my pics!!! (Inadequate description!!!) This room has a spacious, personal balcony with seating to indulge in the crave worthy captivating view!!! (Saw blue birds, fireflies & critters rustling in the trees!!)
The room is sooooo spacious, sparkly clean & bed is large with massive pillows & really melty comfortable!!! Bathroom is perfect for getting in color for a night out with a huge mirror & a shower for approximately 4ish ppl with a large bench for lounging, wine drinking. Book reading & what not.(jk, lighten up!)
Bring heavy snacks & drinks for your trip as Eureka is 50 minutes away & Rogers, 25... Breakfast is served to your door at requested time even though mine was 11 am & includes many muffins, mini lemon cakes, juices, fruit, yogurt & coffee maker in room!!!
I paused & did not want to reveal my secret haven as I want to stay here always at will but, my truism won over my innate selfishness..,
Sigh.., I only pray this room is not booked on my next need for soaking, scenery, spoiling & self indulgence. I could write a poetry book in that vouched for tub overlooking MY fairytale scene... I shed a huge, salty crocodile tear just now in reviewing this magical memory snippet... read more