Tiny woodland Craftsman cottage, private setting nestled on 6 acres. Walking trail with beautiful lake view. Perfect location to rest & unplug. Ideal for plein air painting. Horse shoes, campfire pit, grill & picnic table. Parking for boats. Near beautiful Lake DeGray (nature & water activities) & 30 miles of mountain bike trails. 2 miles north of I-30 & restaurants, 7 miles to historic Arkadelphia, AR & 30 to Hot Springs, Oak Lawn race track, Bath House row, plentiful dining & shopping. This little depot was once the heart of a popular roadside attraction. The "Iron Mountain Miniature Railroad" was the dream of James and Shirley Barker. The little train brought joy and great memories to children and their families as it traveled its scenic route. The ride started and ended at the depot where ice cream and other goodies were enjoyed. In time, the train and its rails were moved from this location. James moved on to become an engineer for the Arkansas Midland Railroad. This renovated depot has become a quaint guest house. A walking trail follows the route the little train once traveled. A comment we hear often is that guests wish they had more time here. Recommend booking at least two days to immerse oneself into the environment. Access to six acre walking trail. Property borders a small horse ranch. Walking trail overlooks a lovely lake. You are welcome to observe, but not enter. The lake does not belong to us. We are only two miles from the lower lake which provides excellent fishing opportunities. The beach is just two miles north of us, on Lake DeGray. We would be happy to meet and advise on things to do locally. The Diamond Lakes Visitor Center, in Caddo Valley, has lots of information, maps and brochures to help you plan what to do while you are visiting our area. Or, plan on doing nothing. It is a great place to come and unplug. Drive is off Scenic Highway 7 (also known as the Civil War Trail and Highway to Hope), which is named Valley Street, in Caddo Valley. This is a rural/wilderness setting. Walking distance to the Fishnet Restaurant and Hot Tails II food truck. There is no public transportation. We have a large parking area that will accommodate your boat or camper. An extra charge will be assessed for camper hook-up. There is no dump station. This must be requested and paid for in advance of your visit. We pride ourselves in providing a nice, relaxing sanctuary as-well-as a destination where "your vacation dreams come true". We hope that you will take advantage of the out-of-doors. We have a checkerboard on the picnic table, a horse shoe pit and secure area for a small campfire. Bring hot dogs and s'more fixin's. We also provide an outdoor grill. We do not allow pets or smoking inside premises, due to guests with allergies.