Is Nonni's River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Nonni's River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Little Red River and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Big Creek Natural Area. Sugar Loaf Mountain and Arkansas State University-Beebe Heber Springs are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Nonni's River Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 30, 2024

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

Anniversary Getaway

Great place to stay for a weekend getaway for our anniversary! Everything was perfect! Walk down to the water to fish! Beautiful views of the river! Would love to return and stay longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

Jun 29, 2025

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

Fabulousl Location

Had a good time. House was dusty but otherwise nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Apr 4, 2021

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

Great weekend getaway

Great place. Really enjoyed ourselves

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Sep 25, 2023

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

Awesome every time!

Great weekend in a great home and location. Always love our stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Jul 30, 2023

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

Great

We had an amazing time

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Jan 10, 2022

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

perfect

Even nicer than the pics, really nice place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie M.

Oct 4, 2020

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Amazing!!!

The property was absolutely beautiful!! The back yard was the best I've seen on the little red. The dock is huge and the fishing was phenomenal. We will definitely come back for another visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F., New York, New York

Sep 23, 2021

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Great Time

My dad and his wife had a great time on the dock, great place to fly his drone, loved the rocking chairs on the back porch. Comfortable and clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Jul 4, 2023

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

Awesome weekend!

Second time to stay and enjoyed as much as the first time! Youngest and oldest grandkids, nephews and son caught their first trout! Beautiful home. Great owner who communicates well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Dec 30, 2020

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

Family Christmas in Arkansas 2020

The cabin was a perfect place for us to spend a few days with family. The kitchen was fully stocked with plenty of pots and pans bowls mixers to prepare meals. The house was comfortably furnished and decorated to feel like home. We look forward to returning this spring to enjoy the fishing.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Mar 30, 2021

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

Wonderful Spring Break

Wow! This property was truly fantastic!! We spent three relaxing days fishing and enjoying the quiet beauty of Nonnie's River Retreat. The check-in and check-out process was very simple and the house had everything we needed. We loved sitting in the sun room and watching the river while enjoying our breakfast. The grill and fireplace were nice extra amenities as well. We look forward to returning sometime soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Debra D.

Sep 2, 2025

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

We never saw the property because the host canceled late the night before our arrival day because he had other guests. VRBO did promptly refund our money which we appreciated, but did not help us find a comparable rental, on a 3 day holiday weekend, hours before check-in time, as per their "Book with Confidence" policy. We are disappointed in VRBO and the host of this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie M.

Oct 3, 2021

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You are being watched.

I love the cabin but I don't like that there is a security camera that is monitoring you on your stay. It made me and the other guest a little uncomfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

John M.

Nov 27, 2022

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

Not well kept

The trip started with me asking if it would be possible to check in a little earlier than the 4 pm time posted. It gets dark at 5. I’m sent back a note about sending me the rate increase for early check in. It’s not cheap for a night. The next communication was about firewood. I asked if it was provided or did I need to bring some, no reply. Of course we get there and there is none. I text asking for some and got the reply we don’t supply it you’re welcome to go buy some. It advertises fire pit and fireplace. To not supply some at the rates charged is just not right. Two condition issues, the toilet seat was so loose, I almost slid off, and the steps to the River and decking are rotting and repairs are neglected. I don’t see myself paying that much again for this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Sep 23, 2022

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

Great place

Easy to get to and very well stocked in the kitchen and bathroom and bed linens. Neighbor is very quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Sep 18, 2022

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

Nice place

Great place to enjoy piece and tranquility, cabin was nice and had all the Amenities you would need. Beads were nice and comfortable along with all the nice furniture and decorations. Caught lots of fish and had a great time with friends and family. The outside stairs and dock had a few places that could use new deck boards but didn’t keep us from haveing a great time. The left bedroom needs a new ceiling fan but there was a stand up fan in the closet so that was nice to have another option. The WiFi is in serious need of help. The internet is super fast but the WiFi would not connect inside the house to any of our phones, the funny thing is it would connect to all of our phones if you went outside. Strange, can’t explain it, router may need replaced.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

Jun 24, 2022

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

Relaxing Beautiful Getaway

This place was Amazing! The back with sitting area and view of the river was absolutely beautiful! Our family all enjoyed this stay! We will book this place again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Levoy L.

Jun 23, 2022

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

Home Town Visit for Family Reunion

The property is as advertised, clean, quiet, comfortable, a few steps to fishing dock but not too many. Did NOT have any issues with plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, etc. all performed as one would expect. The kitchen was well stocked with dinnerware, pots, pans, etc and all were clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return as often as possible. The Littles, Houston, TX

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trina G.

Jun 22, 2022

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

Awesomeness 100%

There are not enough words to say how awesome this place is! We wanted to get away for the weekend to fish but didn't want to drive far. Pangburn was close to us (hour drive). This home is cozy and comfy. The kitchen is very very well stocked. The beds are so super comfy as were the pillows! Best night's sleep we have ever had at a VRBO. Bath towels thick and soft. Views of the river beautiful! The river was flowing most of the time but still managed to catch two nice size trout. It was just nice to sit, relax and enjoy the sounds of the river. Both nights that we were there we watched two big owls fly from the tree out front to the ground and back, and listened to the noises that they were making, it was so cool to experience this. At the dock while fishing we were entertained by two muskrats chasing each other. Check in process super easy. Josh quickly answered any and all questions. We are in love with this place and will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Jun 6, 2022

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

The “Boys” Trip

The cabin… Home away from home, cozy, comfortable with a relaxed safe feeling… The property… spacious, inviting with adventure waiting for you at the river, on the dock. My son in law and grandson loved this property and cabin so much we are looking into our own river front property. Josh and his family have made this a one of a kind vacation home and I want to sincerely thank the Steen family for sharing their home with us… This visit was with the son in law and grandson for fishing, kayaking and trail riding on the side by side but I look forward to returning with other family members as soon as time allows for more relaxing and adventures… again, Thank You Steen family !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wade C., Manila Arkansas

May 22, 2022

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Everything was great! We loved this beautiful and peaceful home on the river.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff P.

Jan 10, 2022

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

Quality retreat

very nice home, quality details thru-out and simple small touches that made the stay very comfortable. Has a very well stocked kitchen. Would have liked access to firewood, like in their pictures; but easily remedied. Overall, very enjoyable stay. We wouldn't hesitate to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nora C.

Nov 28, 2021

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving

We had a great stay. We enjoyed the location and the accommodations were perfect and cozy. We had everything we needed and then some. We caught enough fish for dinner and enjoyed games, movies, and easy going relaxation. Can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Nov 24, 2021

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

Better than home!

We always love staying at Nonni’s River Retreat. It’s just that, a retreat. The house is fully stocked with every comfort you can imagine. The backyard is amazing! We always catch Trout which makes for a great time. This was our third time to stay at Nonni’s, but not out last!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Chris T.

Nov 17, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Still waiting for a refund for a night cancelled by owner

Booked this trip in advance and had hoped to bring our pet since it said contact about pets. Messaged the owner and it took some time for his reply that they had some damage from a previous pet and were no longer allowing pets. I can respect that and was looking forward to the trip with my family. Three days before our arrival date the owner calls to say there was damage from the previous renter and we couldn’t check in until the next day. He said he would refund the day. So we paid for a hotel an hour away as that was the closest available at that point and we already had booked a fishing guide and our family was traveling 7 hours to get there from different states. The owner still hasn’t refunded me and when I call VRBO they say he hasn’t noted a refund is due. He said he would make this right, but over 3 months later and no refund. We had a nice time at the house. Did not notice any recent work to the house that would cause a delay in our arrival. Had trouble getting in as the access code wasn’t provided in the app. The alarm started beeping the next morning and the owner was contacted. There were a few boards on the stairs to the dock and at the dock that were needing replaced. Also the main bathroom sink and shower drains were very slow. Otherwise had a good time. Just sad to say the owner hasn’t made this right.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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