Notes from the host
SummerSong Getaway Retreat
"Wonderful week. “LOVED the house." "SummerSong is the perfect rental. Location is incredible. With kayaks we were able to almost paddle to back door. Cabin has everything you might need--even umbrellas for our one rainy afternoon. I would HIGHLY encourage any group to rent this property." "Great home for a Fun weekend. Our boys loved the lake and the toys provided. Lots of very nice touches to make things feel like home." '"Loved our stay here. House very well stocked with everything we needed. Wonderful view of the lake. being able to swim and fish from the backyard was incredible." "Had a blast." "Hope to come back in the fall." "Hope to use your house again in the near future." ; “Totally AWESOME." "Will be back again." "The twin bed downstairs was the perfect place for our 4-year old granddaughter. The cabin is wonderful and decorated in lovely decor." "We had just the perfect time away and just enjoyed being here and relaxing." "There is nothing better than this cabin."
These are just some of the direct quotes from the guest book. Like them, you will soon learn that SummerSong is an inviting and relaxing vacation cabin and ideal for families, those who just love to fish, a couple looking for a relaxing get-away, or a group of friends who want to relax. Warm, quiet, and comfortably decorated, it is a great location for families who crave a lakeside vacation experience. Kids just love it here with access to the lake just outside the downstairs door with no steep hillsides to navigate. Parents can feel secure knowing there is a gradual decline into the water, with no drop offs. It is also an ideal location for people who love fishing. Fishing boats can be moored in front of the cabin or you can just stand in front of the house and cast your lines into the lake. Couples find SummerSong to be the perfect relaxation cabin. With its gentle slope to the water's edge, wonderful outside decks, and spectacular views, even those with limited mobility find SummerSong an ideal location. Old friends who need 'catch-up' time with one another find SummerSong to be ideal for porch-sitting and nostalgic remembrances. (Please search YouTube for SummerSong Vacation Rental Beaver Lake AR for videos.)
A SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR YOUR CABIN RETREAT
1. As you exit the Interstate and drive through the Ozark foothills, the anticipation of your week-long retreat will reach its peak. The rustic charm of our lake cabin will be apparent as you approach. Nestled on the shores of Beaver Lake, the cabin exudes warmth and coziness as you enter a world of simplicity and tranquility. You will be immediately welcomed by the porch swing and rocking chairs. The cabin, with its wooden exterior, will set the tone for a perfect family getaway. After you settle in, gather on the upstairs deck to soak in the breathtaking views and plan your first simple, yet delicious dinner on the grill. Afterward, walk the few steps to the lake shoreline to take in the night sky or maybe a late-night swim.
2. Lakeside adventure awaits on Day 2. Waking up to the gentle lapping of the lake against the shore, kick off the day with coffee on the deck and a hearty breakfast prepared in the well-equipped kitchen. The expansive upstairs deck will become your go-to spot for family gatherings while the downstairs deck, with its 4 chaise lounges and table and chairs, will be the place to catch a nap and a good tan. Spend the day swimming in the lake and try your hand at fishing from the shore or wading out in the shallow waters surrounding the cabin. As the sun sets directly in front of the cabin, experience incredible sunsets, and conclude your day with a barbeque feast on the deck as the stars emerge overhead.
3. On Day 3 you might decide to explore the several hundred feet of shoreline that range from wooded lots to the south to sandstone cliffs to the north. The shoreline in front of the cabin has a gentle slope into the water making it a perfect spot for your children to swim without having to worry about lake drop-offs. You might enjoy a family game night on the porch (games provided) surrounded by the comforting sounds of the lake at night.
4. Midweek may bring a slower pace allowing you to fully embrace relaxation. Lazy afternoons can be spent napping in one of the 4 swings provided at the cabin or reading in the Adirondack chairs provided in the yard. The comfortable couches and chairs inside also provide great spots for reading or quiet conversations. At dusk, you might gather branches along the shoreline to start a fire in the fire pit to enjoy laughter and conversation set against the backdrop of the lake.
5. If you brought your boat, you might decide on a sunset cruise on Day 5 or dining by the shoreline and swimming in the twilight. Mother Nature is generous in the beautiful sunsets she provides, and you will marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors painted across the sky. Several light-weight chairs can be taken to the shoreline to set up for a lakeside dinner prepared on the grill, savoring the flavors as the sun dips below the horizon.
6. Day 6 might be another perfect time for a lakeside bonfire. Driftwood from the shoreline will provide the Firestarter and logs from the cabin woodpile will keep the fire going well into the evening. The cabin’s location away from the city lights will allow you to witness the brilliance of the night sky. This is a good time to recount the adventures of the week and end the evening with the comforting warmth of the fire and soothing sounds of the night.
7. Farewell, but not Goodbye comes at the end of your stay, whether for a week or weekend. As you come to the end of your stay, we hope you reflect on the incredible experiences shared at our lake cabin. We hope you pack up with a sense of gratitude, leaving the cabin with hearts full of memories and a promise.
The Cabin is Perfect for....:
Kids! They will love it here. From morning til evening, from one of two decks, you can watch them swim. You won't be able to get them inside. With a gradual slope into the water, you need not worry about sudden drop-offs in the water.
The Two of You! Take a moonlight swim, just feet from your bedroom door. Then sit by the fire and allow your mind to go blank.
Friends! Cook, eat, laugh, and visit on the deck until the wee hours of the morning while waves lap the shoreline.
Fishing! With easy access to your boat, you can fish any time of day with ease! Just walk a few steps and you are on your way. Come back to the cabin in the heat of the day for a rest and head out again for wonderful night fishing. Hickory Creek Marina, just across the cove, is stocked to help you with all your tackle and bait needs.
Resting! Wave at passing boats. Catch some sun on the deck. Relax in your hammock or yard swing. Enjoy a good book between naps. Walk the shoreline.
Boating! If you love to pull the kids on the tube, SummerSong is the place. The cove in front of the cabin is a perfect place for tubing. Away from the main channel of the lake, yet large enough for some long runs and lots of turns to churn up the waves, the cove is ideal for tubing. Close enough to the cabin, friends and family can watch the fun from their seats on the shore. Or you can take a day-trip up to the Dam and back while sight-seeing on Beaver Lake.
CABIN DESCRIPTION
The cabin has two levels. The top level is accessed from the carport and road. The bottom level opens to the lake. With large-screen TV, the upstairs is mainly an open area for kitchen, dining, and living functions. The kitchen is well-stocked and a list of food-stuffs, dishes, pots/pans, etc. can be provided upon request (too long to include here. Two floor-to-ceiling picture windows give everyone a great view of the lake and the hills beyond.
With its own television, a separate bedroom (queen) and bath are also upstairs…often used by those who have difficulty with stairs. The upstairs deck area has a covered area with plenty of rocking chairs, porch swing, and table/chairs for eating or games. The connected open deck is for grilling and dining around the firepit. A gas grill is available.
The lower level has a king bed and two twins. This area can be separated into 2-3 rooms with draperies and room dividers if needed. A sitting area with table and chairs, loveseat and arm chairs are also downstairs. This level also has floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the views. It is a great area for kids who just want to get away from the adults. Just outside the door is a small covered porch with a porch swing to enjoy if the weather is rainy. A full deck runs completely across the front of the house with lounge chairs, table/chairs, and bar table and chairs. This deck is great for taking in the sun during the day as well as enjoying the night sky of late evening.
On either side of the cabin is a yard swing and picnic table. These are great, too, if the kids want to eat on one side of the house and the adults on the other.
Despite sitting just off the road, the property is very private. A chain-link fence with a tall hedge runs the entire length of the property separating it from the road. A privacy fence bounds the property to the north, and the south side is bounded by a chain-link fence.. The lakeside is completely open to the water. The grass is cut to the Corps of Engineers property line.
PARKING is limited to three, possibly four spaces.
The property uses 3 OUTSIDE SECURITY CAMERAS. One camera monitors the road, one monitors the front door, and one monitors the area south of the cabin.
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me. I want your experiences at our cabin to be THE BEST and want you to drive back home with many happy memories of your visit here.