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Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
Interior
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Deepwood House, an Architectural Masterpiece on Kessler minutes away from U of A

Located on the crest of Mount Kessler, surrounded by forty acres of wooded hills and pastures, and engulfed in a tranquil forest of maples and oaks, Deepwood House provides an ideal retreat for small groups, families or individuals who desire a unique, private, and relaxing place to stay while visiting Fayetteville.

The award-winning architectural masterpiece, constructed in the Ozark tradition of cedar wood, stone, and glass, was designed by the late former University of Arkansas Architecture professor Herb Fowler, who aptly christened it 'Deepwood'.

The home is fully furnished and equipped, with a master bedroom and bath and two guest bedrooms sharing a second bath. All the floors are natural flagstone, which beautifully complement a massive stone fireplace dominating a cozy living room. It has a spacious deck nestled in a mature maple forest with views down into Fayetteville.

Deepwood House can accommodate up to six people. Parties or events are not allowed on the property.

Kessler trails are easily accessible for those who like to walk, bike, or run.

Deepwood House is so close yet a world away.

Property manager

Emilie Butt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for children with strict supervision.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We do not allow parties or events on the property.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Deepwood House-architectural Masterpiece Woods Minutes U Campus
Deepwood House-architectural Masterpiece Woods Minutes U Campus

About the neighborhood

Map
Fayetteville, AR

What's nearby

  • University of Arkansas - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Baum Stadium - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bud Walton Arena - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fayetteville Downtown Square - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deepwood House, an Architectural Masterpiece on Kessler minutes away from U of A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deepwood House, an Architectural Masterpiece on Kessler minutes away from U of A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deepwood House, an Architectural Masterpiece on Kessler minutes away from U of A?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deepwood House, an Architectural Masterpiece on Kessler minutes away from U of A located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of Arkansas and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Jerry Jones/Jim Lindsey Hall of Champions Museum. Bud Walton Arena and Baum Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Deepwood House, an Architectural Masterpiece on Kessler minutes away from U of A Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Great place to stay that’s close to everything while getting out of the city. Hosts were very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

james s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat stay at deepwoods
Great as always Convenient to DWRRS great hike for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

April Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Relaxing!
Beautiful property! Relaxing retreat with convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway in town
Easy trail access, architecturally unique cozy property. Quiet, in the woods, but close to town. Excellent fireplace. Splurge for the firewood if it’s cold. Can’t wait to see it in the spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michal F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, natural, time capsule of a home
This place is amazing. Be sure your car is not low to the ground, as you must drive on a dirt road to get to the property. The hosts were wonderfully accommodating. I absolutely love the guest book. Our hiking plans got rained out so we enjoyed the house all day playing games we brought. The home is stunning and incorporates nature at so many details. It was so lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories made at Deepwood House
Our family has enjoyed the beauty of the Deepwood house over the years while our daughter was attending the University of Arkansas. It is a special place to unwind, reunite, celebrate holidays, and honor milestones like graduation. Emilie is a wonderful host and has always made us feel welcome and ensured this special home was ready for our arrival. We have enjoyed having family dinners on the deck overlooking the beautiful scenery of this Natural State. We are grateful to the Butt family for sharing their historic and unique home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patricia S., United States

Beautiful, unique house
The house it beautiful! It is in a beautiful location. Very comfortable and functional. My only complaint was the gas grill was very finicky and never wanted to work when I needed it. Also, the caretakers have three large penned dogs that bark quite a bit when they see you - which is anytime you drive up to the house, or walk around the front of the house.

8/10 Good

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fayetteville Hideaway
Such a unique location and house near Fayetteville. Perfect location to be close to University of Arkansas, but feel like you are in a remote, serene and relaxing destination. Perfect for a family getaway to reconnect and spend quality time together. The host was very friendly and easy to contact and communicate with when you have questions about anything. The only negative I would say is that I wish when we arrived that the deck would have been clean and the leaves/branches swept off so it felt more inviting. There was a broom that we found so we cleaned off all of the decks ourselves. Just a small detail that should be considered. We would chose to return to this house again. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

University Of Arkansas Graduation
My family rented the house for sons graduation. It was so nice and relaxing. Had dinner at house Saturday night with friends and family. The house has plenty of room for a big gathering. The back deck is so wonderful. The onsite manager was awesome. We had a few problems and he took care of everything right away. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. If you want a unique place to stay I highly recommend this property. Jill Doyel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sydney r.

family getaway
the property is unique & interesting & the setting ideal. we had everything we could want & everything was so comfortable - beds, towels, etc. but the BEST thing was how helpful & thoughtful Neil has been this entire time!!!!! i have never encountered someone who went the extra mile more than he has! all 5 of us would like to thank him for all his help! we had seen 2 reviews that indicated some problems, so i asked you & Thomas about them. you both assured me that you were working hard to counter any past issues. We couldn't be more pleased & anticipate returning as soon as we can! I would highly recommend your lovely place for friends, families, anyone wanting to get away from it all but still be close enough for all that fayetteville has to offer.

8/10 Good

William S., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Different but very unique stay
We had a very nice time at Deep Woods House. The home is very convenient for anything you might want to do in Fayetteville . It is, just as the name suggest, in the woods. It might be difficult to find if you are arriving for the first time after dark. The home was very clean on the inside. The house feels like an awesome cabin but it could use a little TLC on the outside. Pros: very unique, good location, Emily, the caretaker is very responsive and polite. Cons: the deck is not really safe for very small children. Be careful on the inside, there are a few tricky steps. They are however well marked. Final con, the master bedroom is not completely divided from the living area. The wall behind the Master bed does not go all the way to the ceiling. Again, we had a great time I just wanted to be completely honest for other renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Angie W.

Unique House
We stayed in this house for about two weeks every year from 2002 until 2006. We loved it. It's deep in the woods and high in hills behind the Fayetteville/Farmington Walmart Supercenter. It required a lengthy drive on a gravel road. The house took a little "getting used to" on our first stay. It looks like the memory foam mattress topper that we purchased is still on the King bed. There will probably always be some degree of spider webbing because this house is as close to nature as you'll find without pitching a tent. If you typically stay at a four or five diamond hotel, this is probably not the home for you. If you love communing with nature, waking up to the sound of birds in the trees, squirrels scampering about, and zero traffic noise, then this is your home away from home. We have very fond memories of this amazing house and it's beautiful location. I used the 5/13 date because the system wouldn't allow the actual dates. I didn't give five stars because the house is naturally damp, and buggy.

6/10 Okay

Jordan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property but needs some work
This is an older home and a bit run down. The exterior is in serious need of maintenance but the inside is nice. Unfortunately the fireplace has not been cleaned or maintained in some time and as a result the living room and master bedroom have an overwhelming smoke odor which required us to leave the doors open, purchase odor neutralizer and repeatedly spray it in the living room and master bedroom in order to deal with the smoke smell. This was the most major problem we had with the place (and it is MAJOR.) The exterior of the home is overrun with spiders which surround the mostly unscreened windows so you either have to keep them closed or deal with bugs coming into the house. There are no shades or curtains in any of the bedrooms which is a bit troublesome given the close proximity to the host's quarters which are within 50 feet of the house. There are no USB ports anywhere in the house and the A/C outlets are FEW and far between especially in the master bath which is very small and could use a make-up mirror and additional lighting. The layout of the property is user friendly and Emily the host is very nice and accommodating. It's kind of a cool place off the beaten path and quiet but I recommend a higher profile vehicle to get up the long gravel road (which is in disrepair) because you will bottom out in at least two places on your way up to the house. On a scale of 1-10 I'd rate it a 5, mostly due to the smoke smell from the fireplace. Without the smoke smell I'd give it an 7+.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
Very pleasant and comfortable house. Excellent location with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buck G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is special
Traveled to Fayetteville for a football game and have tried to stay in a number of unique places this season. This is, and will remain, at the top of the list. This property is a destination in itself. The hosts were great and very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Still great.
This was my second stay at this property. It is a hidden gem on Vrbo. It is a historical treasure and architectural masterpiece. There’s no way to be disappointed in this place. So glad I was able to stay here again and hope can return as soon as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic national historic registry home
Multiple stays over the years Never disappoints
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natural Beauty
This historic home is a natural beauty. We enjoyed staying in the beautiful Deepwood home again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, relaxing weekend
My husband studied as an architect (no longer practicing) so we were very excited to stay here. It is a great home! In response to some other reviewers, I would say to consider this the nicest rustic cabin you could stay at. It is very much in the woods, and the home is older, and in a style that might not appeal to some. The photos are 100% accurate, so you see where you are staying. If you have any questions, please reach out to the caretakers in advance, they were very helpful (and we loved meeting their dogs). Our only problem was finding the plates and glasses! (Got to love this style of hidden cabinets. We thought it was funny.) Make sure to take the time to look over the books. There are true beauties there. We loved it and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
This was our second time at Deepwood, and it was even better than the first. One of the highlights was a fishing trip with Jackson.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Flower Mound

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Architectural beauty! Dense forest surrounding the house makes it seem you are miles away from town, but in reality you are only minutes from Fayetteville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
My husband and our two adult sons stayed 3 nights at Deepwoods. We enjoyed the deck, the peaceful wooded setting, and the privacy of the property. We explored Devil's Den State Park, Crystal Bridges, and Downtown Fayetteville during daylight hours and evenings we were at the house playing cards, board games, and enjoying quality down time. The property was just what we hoped for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing at Deepwood House
We enjoyed our stay at Deepwood again. The house is inviting and opens up into the beauty of the Natural State. We hiked and biked and enjoyed Easter with our family here at this tranquil property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
This house was a delightful experience. Fascinating architecture in a warm and welcoming setting. Beautiful view off the deck. We will be talking about how much fun this house was for some time to come !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo Marie S., Grosse pointe park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature and design
We had an amazing week adventure at the Deepwoods house My teen sons loved the chickens, dogs, kittens, deer, Guinea hens and so many other natural wonders Spent the days Hiking the paths, trail biking playing board games and just enjoying the amazing view from the deck Arriving to a well lit, clean, firewood ready fireplace to take the night chill off and finding fresh chicken eggs in the fridge was a welcomed surprise Thank you Emilie & Jackson Next time we come we are going to book a guide fishing trip with Jackson See you all soon
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022