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lovely historic mansion close to downtown river front walking trail

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Exterior
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fort Smith, AR
  • Trolley Museum
    3 min drive
  • Fort Smith Convention Center
    3 min drive
  • Baptist Health-Fort Smith
    3 min drive
  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    14 min drive

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$194 total
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Dec 6 - Dec 7
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About the neighborhood

Fort Smith

With a stay at this vacation home in Fort Smith, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Fort Smith National Historic Site and Trolley Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Arkansas River and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Fort Smith Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fort Smith Museum of History - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Baptist Health-Fort Smith - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Central Mall - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Super Taco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

lovely historic mansion close to downtown river front walking trail

Historic home built, in 1895.with tiny kitchen antique furniture throughout Close walk to downtown many restaurants to choose from, great nightlife. River front walking trail close by. convection oven and microwave. fridge in every bedroom, cold drinks, and snacks provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Scott Owens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

lovely historic mansion close to downtown river front walking trail Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2023
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Scott’s property! Upon arriving the home was absolutely striking and huge! It was decorated for Christmas and looked beautiful. The home is true to the pictures and is like stepping back in time and has such an interesting history captured in a book Scott provided along with pictures. There was more than enough room for everyone, and we had ALL the supplies needed to be comfortable and even a thoughtful touch including Thanksgiving supplies. It is also conveniently located and easy to get to stores and other activities. Again, a great experience! I would definitely recommend Scott's home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Anything and everything you'd expect. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is the absolute best..
Stayed here with the family for my oldest sons wedding.. Scott the owner was great and helped accompany our needs .. the house was amazing.. a little step back in time with this place .. makes you appreciate the great craftsmanship from back then.. we will definitely be staying again if in that area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Corliss G., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old mansion - but not rental
While the house has great historical value, it probably should not be a vacation rental. Apparently it is lived in as there were clothes hanging in closets, personal items in bathrooms and drawers, and a LOT of food in kitchen! We have never experienced that in a VRBO before. BATS and guano in upstairs bedrooms. (Host could not be reached) One bedroom we needed to use could NOT be used due to window being open with extension cord going to another building! Granddaughter had to sleep on floor in room with her father. (Again, host could not be reached) Kitchen was a joke for families staying multiple days so we ate out every meal. No outlets for hair dryers and curling irons. This house does belong on historical registry, but not on VRBO! DO NOT RECOMMEND AS RENTAL!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Transported back in time
The William J. Murphy House in Fort Smith is a hidden gem worth discovering. The historic home, built in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich architectural heritage if the region. From the moment I stepped inside, I was transported back in time by the elegant Victorian decor and intricate detailing throughout the house. Scott is very knowledgeable about the house and its original owner. If you're a history enthusiast or simply appreciate exquisite architecture, a visut to the William J. Murphy House is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Home
House was gorgeous, owners were very accomidating. Nothing negative to say, but to would be travelers if you sleep with a cpap bring an extension cord. This is an older home with few electrical outlets. The AC was plugged into the wall by the bed. Other than that a great home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old home
This home is NOT child friendly nor does it have 6 bedrooms as advertised. 2 of the bedrooms were actually on enclosed porches with no AC. 2 of the advertised beds were just blow up mattresses. It is filled to the brim with old furniture & tons of breakables. The owner had the fridge full of his food -including a pan of food left in frig. We had no room for all the food we brought so we ended up buying ice & adding to our coolers the whole time. Several families attended our family reunion & we spent all our time outside on the front porch due to all the clutter & flimsy looking furniture that we were afraid to sit on. Thankfully we all brought chairs & had nice weather. Tiny kitchen. This home was more a museum than a vacation rental. It’s pretty but not for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Switchback crew
Enjoyed the porch space the most
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn, Haysville

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Find
We truly enjoyed our stay at the historic Murphy House. The home is exquisite and the owners have worked very hard to furnish it in beautiful antiques. There were chocolates, snacks, and cold drinks in each of the rooms. The hosts were wonderful and very responsive when contacted. We were there to watch my nephew play baseball for UAFS and the house was the talk of the team. We plan to stay at the Murphy House next year for all of his home games.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023