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The Tiny Home was a lovely, quiet place to rest for the night from our travels. It was perfectly clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable and restful stay. It was also easily accessible from the interstate. Michael was an excellent host, quick to respond to all our questions and needs. We plan on returning when we visit Little Rock again!
Donna2016-08-26T00:00:00ZWhat a charming place. Perfect amout of space for two. Loved the personal touches, decor and garden in the back.
Dina2017-02-19T00:00:00ZWe loved Michael's Tiny Home. The property is indeed small but should have everything two people could need for a short visit to Little Rock. The place was modern, immaculate, and very well stocked with toiletries, pantry items, clean towels, etc. The property was on a quiet street but is very close to a small commercial area with some tasty breakfast spots. I would insist friends stay here if traveling through Little Rock.
Emily2016-06-18T00:00:00ZThe place was easy to find and a fun getaway destination for my wife and I. It was very clean and the listing photos and description described the place perfectly. We left the house completely satisfied with our stay.
Grant2016-07-24T00:00:00ZWe enjoyed our stay. They have a great set-up and have gone the extra mile for their guests to not only embrace the simplicity of a tiny house, but get to experience fully. We were 100% satisfied.
Kaitlin2016-10-16T00:00:00ZMichael was an exceptional host! We had to change plans and he was more than accommodating. Though we didn't meet him face to face he was always accessible through text to answer any questions we had. The tiny house is gorgeous and quaint, very clean. The bed is very comfortable and there is tea and coffee for you. Would love to stay again! :) thank you!
Laura2016-05-25T00:00:00ZThe Tiny House lives up to its name! But it is VERY nice and has everything you could need/want. Michael was easy to communicate with and even had suggestions of things to do and places to eat. Big fan of breakfast at the Root Cafe only a half mile away. I would gladly stay there again on my next visit.
Chris2017-02-27T00:00:00ZWe were just passing through so we got in late at night and left early the next day. We had never stayed in a "tiny home" before and this was such a wonderful place! It's amazing that it can be so small, but still have everything you need. It's also really walkable to restaurants and stuff. (Although we found out lots of things are closed on Sundays, so keep that in mind). Michael offered us some great recommendations and provided us with everything we needed.
Carrington2015-12-22T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Little Rock, Arkansas 72206, Amerika Syarikat
The title and description of this location is perfect and it totally lived up to its billing! We got in late, but no worries because the door was open with the key inside and the lights on. Everything was ready for our stay and the living quarters were spotless with no complaints. Love that it literally is a "cabin in the woods" but yet you are right next to everything and it takes only a few minutes to get to your destination. Great peaceful mornings on the second story deck with scenic views while sipping coffee. The pool table downstairs is amazing (yes, it is regulation) and we played pool most of the evening. There is a full sized side by side freezer/fridge in the downstairs area and bathrooms both up and downstairs. Bring some ice and food to grill up if you are staying for a while. Unfortunately we only stayed one night so we did not get to utilize the hot tub, but definitely will next time we are in town! Thanks for making our first stay in Springdale an amazing one!
jason2015-09-30T00:00:00ZFantastic little cabin! Hosts are very gracious. They're there to help if you have needs or questions, but definitely not in the way. The deck and the hot tub were our favorite places to hang out! Perfect spot for a friends little getaway with very nice wineries and breweries near by.
Emylee2016-09-12T00:00:00ZPictures can not capture the attention to detail, natural beauty, or the hard work put into this place. An absolutely amazing place to stay. Thank you Judy and Ken for the warm hospitality.. And the fresh cookies!
Lance2016-07-08T00:00:00ZIt's a very cute and cozy cabin. The cookies were good, the sunset view was beautiful. It was perfect for a romantic night away.
Sabbath2017-01-07T00:00:00ZJudy had cookies for us when we arrived. It was a wonderful setting and tastefully decorated. We had a great time and will be going back.
Betty2016-07-03T00:00:00ZJudy's cozy cabin in the woods couldn't have been more perfect for our valentines stay'cation! We loved the game room, enjoyed grilling on the porch and were pleasantly surprised to discover that their hot tub is also an infinity pool! We had a great time and would gladly come back :)
Sydney2016-02-16T00:00:00ZWonderful relaxing stay at Ken & Judy's hidden hideaway! The loft was cozy, quiet, and comfy. Ken and Judy's southern hospitality made us feel like family, but they gave us our privacy as well. As we drove away we were already discussing our next opportunity to spend a night or two in the loft again. We would even gift a nights stay to family. Look forward to seeing Ken, Judy, and Lucky again! Randy & Nancy
Randy2015-11-03T00:00:00ZJudy was out of town during our stay. But her husband Kenneth took great care of us. He was extremely friendly and provided us with whatever that we needed. The cabin itself was very charming and comfortable with good degree or privacy. Loved that it is surrounded by woods, very quiet and relaxing. Definitely will recommend Judy's cabin for whoever that is considering to stay at Springdale. P.S. Amazing cookies!
Christopher2016-11-07T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Springdale, Arkansas 72762, Amerika Syarikat
Melissa was quick to respond right from the start. The entire process was very simple and I could not be more pleased with my stay. She answered all questions and it was almost like I was texting a friend while staying at their house! She was sure to ask us if we needed anything and although we didn't, it was nice to know someone was looking out for us. Would definitely stay again -- hopefully next time we can meet!
Jena2015-03-17T00:00:00ZThis was a perfect stay for my wife and I. Great room and comfy bed in a nice neighborhood.
Clint2016-01-07T00:00:00ZWe could not have had a better experience in Melissa's room! It was clean, stocked with essentials, and she was an entirely accommodating host. The rooms privacy was great, and we did not feel like we were interrupting the families daily life at all. The house was in a very cute neighborhood with wonderful walking access to downtown. We had so much fun walking to Arsagas in the morning.
Aubry2016-03-13T00:00:00ZWill book again!
Lara2017-01-06T00:00:00Z2nd stay here. I'm always lucky to get this place. Melissa is a great host and very accommodating! She went out of her way for a quick turn-around for me
Jason2016-05-20T00:00:00ZMelissa was very welcoming and kind. It was very chilly the day we were there and she made sure we would be warm. The room is cute and very clean. You can tell she does a thorough cleaning between every guest and I appreciate that a lot. Her home is in the most adorable historic neighborhood, just around the corner from one of the best parks in town--Wilson Park. Walking distance to the University, if you've got your "city legs" and don't mind walking a mile or so. With U of A traffic restrictions, that is about as close as you can park anyhow, and the walk is a pretty one, so I say to go for it. Safe neighborhood. Great stay. The hand soap smelled really good.
Stephanie2016-12-09T00:00:00ZWas a lovely stay and comfy room! Would come back any chance i had!
Ryan2016-12-15T00:00:00ZVery clean, cute and convenient. Melissa was very accommodating. I will recommend this room to friends and family. I would book this room again when visiting Fayetteville.
Shelene2015-09-27T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Bilik persendirian
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, Amerika Syarikat
I had a pleasant stay with Jesi and James. They are very easy going and friendly. James provided me some great recommendations for local restaurants that were spot on. I was here for 2 days for an interview, but wanted to check out the area in case I end up living here. Jesi and James know the area very well and are excellent hosts if you are trying to get acquainted with Little Rock.
Kate2015-01-26T00:00:00ZJesi and James were so welcoming! Their home is so charming and is located in a location that is convenient to get anywhere you need in Little Rock. The room and bathroom were clean when we arrived and Jesi and James provided toiletries for us. They also left guides to great restaurants and attractions in Little Rock. If we visit Little Rock again, I would definitely stay at their home again! I highly recommend them!
Christina2016-09-27T00:00:00ZJesi and James were really friendly and easygoing. The room was comfortable, and the house was in a convenient location - only a few minutes by car to all of our main destinations in Little Rock. Went to a couple of great restaurants/bars thanks to Jesi and James' recommendations. Overall, an awesome trip!
Erin2015-04-30T00:00:00ZJames & Jesi were so welcoming and open to sharing their home with me--especially given that my stay was just under two weeks to complete a research project at UAMS. They invited me to watch their weekly TV series (and explained the backstories for the shows I wasn't familiar with), let me tag along on a night out with some of their friends, and even checked in to make sure I was okay when I stayed out later than usual one night. They were incredibly gracious with sharing their kitchen space for my late night cooking adventures or late night study sessions at the kitchen table. They gave great recommendations for grocers, restaurants, even the local yoga studios (despite the fact that neither of them do yoga). Also (incredibly helpful if you're into exploring) they know lots of shortcuts around town, although it took me almost a week to figure out to ask them instead of (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)maps. I highly recommend staying with James and Jesi and will definitely try to book with them for my next trip to Little Rock.
Annie2014-10-22T00:00:00ZGreat quick stay in J&J's funky house on the hill! They were there to greet us, gave us a tour, and let our dogs play with theirs in the backyard. The room was clean and comfortable, if a little warm at night. We shared the bathroom with another guest who was very courteous - she's a travel nurse just like me! What a small world. Thanks Jesi and James - hope to stay longer next time.
Colleen2016-06-03T00:00:00ZThe place is very clean, you have a room with your own TV, good bed. They also provide towels and shampoo/conditioner and the shower is pretty good. The only issue, if you are travelling for business, there is a pretty big stair to climb when you arrive, so no heels for women and it can be a little tiring.
Bruna2016-10-27T00:00:00ZSuch a cute place. We ended up having the whole bottom floor to ourselves with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and bedroom! Great location within 10-15 minutes to everything.
Holly2016-12-24T00:00:00Zlovely place! great location!
Valeri2016-08-17T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Bilik persendirian
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, Amerika Syarikat
Feel like I've known Dan & Robyn my whole life. They made us feel so welcomed. We loved their beautiful home on the lake. We had a nice breakfast on the deck and then went kayaking. They went above and beyond! And can't leave out their dog Mel, who was quite a hit with our granddaughter. Would definitely recommend this place to stay and hope to get back some day.
Karla2014-07-09T00:00:00ZWe enjoyed our stay. The listing provided an accurate description of the accommodations. The home and space were very warm and inviting and had all of the amenities that we could have ever wanted. We especially enjoyed spending the evening on the beautiful patio by the lake. It was a quiet peaceful environment that was exactly what we needed. The hosts were wonderful welcoming us and accommodating our needs.
Deanna2015-03-16T00:00:00ZI really don't know where to start. I almost forgot what Airbnb stood for until we stayed at the Johnson Lakehouse. It really is a bed and breakfast. Better than any hotel I've stayed in. Nicer than my own home. Excellent hosts with a beautiful home and neighborhood. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Arkansas at all (and even if you aren't).
Marty2016-06-14T00:00:00ZHad an amazing and relaxed getaway! The house and the lake is in a serene location and offered a fantastic view. Robyn and Dan are very kind and interesting people, they thought about every aspect beforehand to make our stay as comfortable as possible. It was truly a great holiday experience! :)
Dhruv2016-03-22T00:00:00ZDan and Robyn were outstanding hosts who went above and beyond to make us feel a genuine family feel. With their Southern Cali style hospitality, we felt a true at-home getaway. The property was beautiful. We will definitely be returning to stay with the Johnson's!
Tiffany2014-09-24T00:00:00ZDan & Robyn were extremely wonderful hosts. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed in their home. Their house & landscaping are beautiful, and the amenities were thoughtfully provided. They definitely met & exceeded their reputation, and we would love to visit again.
Steven2015-11-13T00:00:00ZWhat a wonderful experience - we fell in love with Hot Springs Village and also with Dan & Robyn. They are fabulous hosts, making us feel very welcome and comfortable. Their home is so beautiful with spectacular views of Balboa lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and can't wait to come back.
mary2015-10-24T00:00:00ZThere is a reason Dan and Robyn are classified in airbnb as a "SuperHost," a classification not given to everyone. They ARE really are Super Hosts! Their lakefront house is beautiful and their hospitality is second to none. My kids absolutely loved them and certainly didn't want to leave. (We'll be back in the summer to participate in more water activities--that's for sure.) Robyn was extremely helpful in recommending places to eat and kid-centric activities in the area. At night, they built a campfire for my kids and we roasted s'mores by the lake. I an absolutely wonderful evening! My only regret is we booked their place toward the end of our vacation. If I had to do it over again, I would stay longer and stay only here. Thanks guys for making it special and we'll be back soon.
Fred2015-03-14T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas 71909, Amerika Syarikat
The location was great and Grayson was helpful in making us familiar with the location and great restaurants.
Randy2016-06-16T00:00:00ZHost was very welcoming and flexible for a meeting time. Condo in a very safe, great location in LR. Clean, spacious. I will stay here again when in LR.
Kate2015-09-21T00:00:00ZGrayson responded to my request quickly and was great at communicating about arrival. We got in late on a road trip and the apartment was all ready. The place is absolutely beautiful, very neat and well furnished. Would definitely stay there again.
Sarah2016-06-02T00:00:00ZMy husband and I had a great weekend stay here during the marathon. The marathon went right by the house but the crowds were minimal. Walking distance to great eateries and delicious coffee! Place was clean, minimally styled yet comfortable.
Amy2016-03-07T00:00:00ZGrayson was super nice and accommodating, and his place was very cute and cozy. It's also in a really convenient area, close to lots of great restaurants and shops. We enjoyed our stay!
Kristen 2016-01-31T00:00:00ZGrayson was a super helpful host. I was able to book this condo weeks in advance. He was quick and thorough with his directions for parking and access. He was easy to reach with any questions I had. I was comfortable and even though I arrived in some heavy rains, I was very cozy and warm inside. The neighborhood was so lovely that I wish I had time to explore. I found it easy to get to my appointment and places to eat. The kitchen was great as I enjoy a cup of tea in the morning. I even created a standing desk to work from and the fresh flowers that Grayson left was a sweet touch.
Marie2016-04-02T00:00:00ZI arrived later in the evening and Grayson made it very easy for me to get in. This place is really nicely decorated! I slept very well in the comfortable bed. The walls were thin but the neighbor was quiet. There are a lot of stairs to climb when you arrive but the deck is beautiful and the cute accommodations at the top were worth it. The location was fantastic, close to down town, yet still in a nice neighborhood. I felt safe staying alone.
Shauna2016-05-24T00:00:00ZGrayson was very friendly. The place was outstanding. I would stay again 10/10.
Johnathan2016-07-10T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, Amerika Syarikat
Anne and Bill made us feel very comfortable in their beautiful cabin. We had everything we needed, and then a little extra!
Eleanor2015-01-22T00:00:00ZThe place was beautiful and the cabin was so cozy. Ann and Bill provided everything we needed, and even put their dogs up so our dog could have the place while we were there. Great hosts!
Kelsey2015-03-22T00:00:00ZWe had a wonderful experience at the Cozy Cabin. We visited with our two young boys, and we all found something to love about the place. Amazing views, lots of space for the kids to play, and very special hosts. I would recommend the Cozy Cabin to anyone visiting the area!
Krista2014-06-01T00:00:00ZWe loved our stay at Bill and Anne's! The cabin was exactly as described and adorable. There were delicious muffins and candies waiting for us when we arrived. The cabin was well heated and the furniture was comfy! Their land is absolutely gorgeous, we had as much fun walking around their land as we did at the state park. They gave us great advice about the state park and Fayetteville. They are such a lovely couple, we felt welcome from the moment we arrived. You can tell they really enjoy hosting people. I would recommend the cabin to anyone!
Kate2015-03-24T00:00:00ZWe had a great experience at the cabin. Bill and Anne were ready to greet us just after our arrival. They were full of information about local restaurants, parks, and things to do. They gave us a brief orientation of the cabin and the land. The cabin was just as described. It was very clean and contained everything we needed. We brought along a dog, it took him no time to feel at home. We all enjoyed walking around the property and the spectacular views. Devil's Den State Park is very convenient to the cabin. The proximity to Fayetteville was convenient for dinner each night. I would highly recommend Bill and Anne's cabin to anyone! If we come back to the area we would stay again!
Marci2016-01-18T00:00:00ZCozy and quaint cabin in a beautiful area. It's close to great hiking trails in Devil's Den State Park. It has all the necessities and was very clean. Bill greeted us when we arrived. He was very helpful in explaining the area and safety protocols for the cabin. We felt comfortable during our stay. The cabin is away from main roads making it very quiet. It would also be a good option if you want a relaxing vacation away from everyday stress.
Lupita 2015-07-05T00:00:00ZThis was the perfect little cabin for our anniversary getaway! My wife and I stayed here for two nights to celebrate. Anne and Bill went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and at home! The fridge was stocked, there was a bottle of wine waiting for us and Anne even baked us muffins as a welcome! They did amazing job showing us kindness and hospitality while still helping us feel like our getaway was private and secluded. We will definitely be back.
Scott2014-04-22T00:00:00ZHosts Bill and Anne very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The cabin was very comfortable and the setting is idyllic. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Daniel2016-07-18T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72774, Amerika Syarikat
We stayed at the Hideout for a night when we were in hot springs. The hosts were really nice and apartment was also good. Eric helped us my suggesting us several places to go in Hot springs. I recommend this place to anyone who visits hot springs! The place is big enough for 2 people!
Ameya2015-09-06T00:00:00ZThe Hideout was wonderful. We arrived late, however, Cori and Eric made the communication, check-in, and overall experience great. Comfortable with a fun view of trees.
Bronson2016-08-16T00:00:00ZHideout is an apt name for this quaint little basement apartment. It's tucked away on a quiet road, about a 20-min walk from downtown. Furnishings were adequate. Eric thoughtfully provided a gallon jug of water in the fridge (loved this!), and basic coffee amenities (we ate out so did not use). The main Queen bed was _extremely_ bouncy, and had a foam topper, but we still slept decently. AC is controlled from upstairs, but we stayed cool while there, and were also glad for the supplied dehumidifier. Checkin/out was a breeze. Hosts sent an email prior to arrival with area recommendations, which we consulted quite a bit. TONS of mosquitos, which I'm sure is common for the area — bring and use bug spray. :) Pancake House for breakfast was phenomenal. Fine budget apartment stay for our road trip stop!
Matt2016-08-26T00:00:00ZThe Hideout was the perfect place for our night in Hot Springs! Cori was very friendly when showing us the space and also gave us privacy during our stay. They noticed I had left my car light on and sent me a message so my battery didn't die. We will for sure look to stay there again!
Ashley 2015-09-27T00:00:00ZAbsolutely an honor to stay there for just one night. Was absolutely adorable location and was very kind!! Was a great start to our vacation. Thank you!!
Alyssa2016-09-03T00:00:00ZWe didn't get the chance to meet Cori, but Eric greeted us from the moment we arrived a smile! Cori and Eric were quick to reply, had spot on suggestions for the area, and were very considerate throughout our stay. The Hideout was perfect for our needs. The location was cozy, cute, quiet and filled with thoughtful amenities like coffee to brew and a big jug of fresh spring water. Located on a small, quiet street, we walked to and from town (maybe 15 or 20 minutes to Bathhouse Row) without any issue day and night. I am very pleased that we chose to stay in The Hideout!
Laura2016-05-26T00:00:00ZEric was very accommodating during our stay. Would highly recommend staying here.
Cody 2016-07-09T00:00:00ZWe loved our time at The Hideout. It was clean and had everything we needed. It's conveniently close to town as well. Eric was very helpful and even sent a list ahead of time of things to do/places to eat so it helped us plan our trip.
Allison2016-03-07T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901, Amerika Syarikat
This was our first experience with Airbnb.... and it was incredible! Debbi's loft was exactly as it was described and we couldn't have asked for more. It was luxurious and right on bath house row. We will definitely stay there again!
Mario2015-11-18T00:00:00ZDebbi made us feel at home in the loft. I can't stress how great the location is. And so quiet. I don't know if I will ever be able to stay in a hotel again. It was my husband's first time using AirBnB and he was amazed we had the entire place to ourselves. We really appreciated having access to bikes - that was fun! Thank you again Debbi for the wonderful loft on our anniversary!
Mandy2016-01-15T00:00:00ZMy mom and I took a mini vacation to Hot Springs. It was our first visit there and it was amazing. Debbi's loft was beautiful and comfortable. It was actually larger than we thought from the pictures. She was very timely and thorough in her response to us. The location was great. We would love to come back, and without a doubt we would stay here again.
Nneka2015-04-05T00:00:00ZThe apartment was actually a little larger than the photos indicate. Very clean, comfortable and highly recommended! The kitchen and bathroom had a few basic essentials which are very helpful for the traveler, thank you for that!
Peter2016-06-17T00:00:00ZDebbi is a great host and her place is probably best place ti stay in Hot Springs. It's a very nice loft at a very central location of Hot Springs National Park. The place is cozy and clean. And it's located at walking distance from everything. We'll definitely stay here again next time in Hot Springs.
Sergey2016-04-08T00:00:00ZI brought my sister to stay at Debbi's loft for a birthday weekend. The loft was delightful, prettier than pictured. It is the perfect place for a stay in Hot Springs, within walking distance to many attractions...perfect for a sister trip or couple trip. Everything you need is there. It is safe and secure, clean, free and convenient parking...the loft has a Good Vibe. Debbie even had a birthday balloon for my sister, which was so thoughtful. Sis and I have already decided this is our preferred place to stay for Hot Springs and we will be back.
June2016-04-25T00:00:00ZI had the pleasure of staying in Debbi's loft while visiting Hot Springs. You can't find a closer location to the downtown sights and trails of Hot Springs. The loft is clean and modern. Debbi is very helpful and communicates instructions and suggestions very clearly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Jim2015-01-01T00:00:00ZGreat location. Clean and quiet.
Natalie2016-07-05T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901, Amerika Syarikat
Great Lake get away with amazing views and special amenities. Thanks for the stay. You have a great spot.
Tommy2016-10-13T00:00:00ZThis lake house was everything the host said it would be and more. It is spacious and offers excellent lake views from either the upper or lower sunroom or from one of the three outdoor decks. The house was clean and comfortable and is located in a quiet neighborhood. Nice amenities include a hot tub, outdoor sound system, deck hammock, and gas grill. Donita was easy to contact and immediately responded to my emails. While the lake is not accessible from the house, that was not a problem for us as we came for the views.
john2015-05-20T00:00:00ZDonita anticipated every need we had and provided so much more than we hoped for. There were books and games, smores ingredients and fourth of july plates and napkins. There's an abundance of beach towels, local travel brochures, laundry soap, nice smelly soaps and more. The house itself is unbelievable with big windows facing the lake on both levels. Even the beds were comfortable. Thank you for such a wonderful vacation.
Jeanette2016-07-05T00:00:00ZThe Donita's made very welcomed and very easy for our time using Airbnb. The house was beautiful and very accommodating for the 7 of us. The views from both levels of the house are very wondful. Thank you for great vacation. Tim and Tina Mccullough
Tim2016-04-05T00:00:00ZThe home and its location are stunning. From the moment I expressed interest in Donita's home until the moment we left, Donita went out of her way to ensure that our experience was both enjoyable and memorable. The home is tastefully decorated, inviting and the neighbors are an absolute delight. Whether you're looking for an area that offers some of best motorcycle riding in the country, taking in nature or just looking to get it away from it all, you cannot go wrong with the experience that Donita and her home offer.
Tony2015-06-23T00:00:00ZThis was our second stay here and everything was perfect. Very easy to communicate with the host, everything we needed for our stay was there, and we had an excellent time. A fox came and sunned himself on the deck one evening and put on a show for us. Highly recommended.
Scott2016-08-08T00:00:00ZOur host was timely, with perfect communication, and the place was exactly how it is described, if not better! This lakehouse had amazing views, was very clean and comfortable, and offered many fine decorating and entertaining options.
Karla2015-10-24T00:00:00ZWe were wowed by the beautiful lake view the moment we entered! This place is super for a family getaway. The master suite comprises the entire lower floor. We loved the hot tub (very clean and comfy), the decks & hammock, and the gas grill for easy dinners. Good board games and electronics everywhere. We hiked two trails at Hobbs State Park: Shadow Hollow Trail is just a hop away (maybe ten minute drive) east on Hwy 12 and a really pretty 1+ mile hike. And if it was this pretty in December, it must be amazing when there is more vegetation! And Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art met and exceeded our expectations. We recommend walking the 15-minute trail to the downtown Bentonville Square- the grounds are awesome, there's a Frank Lloyd Wright house on the way, and cute restaurants in the town (plus ice skating).
Julie2017-01-02T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Rogers, Arkansas 72756, Amerika Syarikat
Very beautiful cabin, I had a amazing time here, the host provided everything I needed. It was very relaxing a peaceful place to stay and I will definitely be going back again.
Zachary2016-09-28T00:00:00ZThis cabin and setting is even more beautiful than the pictures. Our host Jim was great, we have come away feeling like we made new friends. This is as beautiful and pleasant as any hotel I have ever stayed in, their attention to detail in restoring this classic A frame is unbelievable. They have thought of eveything! We wished we had reserved it for a longer time, we will next time! Perfect for a romantic getaway, a solitude getaway. The setting in the trees and the view is wonderful.
Nancy2015-11-02T00:00:00ZThis cabin is amazing! Jim was very friendly and helpful getting us checked in. We mostly kept to ourselves during our stay, as we were seeking peace and relaxation, however Jim was very responsive leading up to our stay and I have no doubt he would have helped us with anything we needed. When we walked in, we were blown away at the cleanliness and overall condition of the cabin. Everything looked brand new, like we were the first guests to stay there (though judging by the guest book, we certainly weren't)! We loved having the gas grill on the deck for grilling in the evening, and the kitchen is full of enough cookware and tools to prepare almost any type of meal. We had planned to visit some restaurants on our trip, but found that we preferred to make our meals so we could spend more time relaxing at the cabin! It seems like Jim thought of everything, and we really didn't need a single thing while we were there. The grounds are peaceful and since the trees don't have leaves yet, we had a good view of a sunset from the deck. We would love to come back in the summer or fall when everything is green! Excellent stay, we will be back!
Bret2017-03-09T00:00:00ZMy husband, sister and I recently visited the area to enjoy the fall colors and do some hiking. The cabin was perfect. It had a private, serene setting among the trees and the interior was cozy and tastefully decorated. Everything was immaculate and modern with many nice amenities. It was a nice location only ten minutes from Harrison and made a great home base to explore in all directions. After hiking all day, it was so nice to return "home" to relax and enjoy a Netflix movie. You can tell renovating this space was a labor of love!! I hope we will have the chance to return soon!!
Joann2016-11-18T00:00:00ZIt was awesome. The layout of the house, the starlight sky at night from the deck or even looking out the front window capturing the moon through the trees, all of it was thoroughly enjoyable. I have already recommended to others. The added bonus ,if you don't plan on hanging out at the cabin, is that is fairly close to Branson, closer to Top of the Rock, and real close to the Mystic Caverns. Top of the Rock was Breathtaking. The view made me imagine I was in Ireland looking down across a golf course set up in the Mountains toward the Lake. Me and my wife rented a golf cart for $40 and we traversed along a cart path that took us down into the valley beside water falls, through a cave, and across some bridges.Amazing.
Greg2017-02-09T00:00:00ZJim was an incredibly gracious host, and his cabin is just delightful! Close to great hiking and climbing, but also a cozy, serene place to spend a few days relaxing, sitting out on the porch, and just enjoying some time in the Ozarks. Jim went above and beyond to make sure we found the cabin since we were arriving after dark, and his warm welcome made us feel like family. Can't wait to return!!
Nika2015-11-29T00:00:00ZThe cabin was beautiful and clean. Jim was waiting for us when we arrived, and he gave us a tour of the cabin and shared some details about the area as well. The hiking books were extremely helpful, and it was a perfect, serene location to get away from it all. Everything that we needed was already in the cabin - very low maintenance. Netflix was a great addition. We would definitely come back!
Jacob2016-10-18T00:00:00ZThis three bedroom 1 1/2 bath A-frame cabin is simply lovely. It is so quiet and clean, and Jim the host is very gracious. You will find almost anything you would need in the kitchen and bathrooms. You really only need to show up with your own personal items. We were able to cook and stay in the entire weekend, enjoying our friends and the beautiful outdoors. Next time we go back, we will venture out to the river and hiking trails.
Lara2017-03-01T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Harrison, Arkansas 72601, Amerika Syarikat
This was my first experience with a hosted rental. Pretty close to a bed and breakfast except we were their only guests and they ate breakfast with us. I enjoyed their friendly, family atmosphere very much. On the way out, one of my girls said "Momma, do we know them ? And why are we leaving? I like it here ! " That tells you our experience in a nutshell. I guess if one were on a romantic getaway they might prefer and ask for less interaction with their hosts but for our family it was a perfect situation. The property itself is extremely well kept and inviting. We had to come in late and sadly didn't get to hangout there very long. Our stay was just for one night on our way to Lake Ouchitaw. The rooms were immaculately clean. Just wonderful. High quality soft beds. Fairly secluded, I couldn't see or hear any neighbors. Peace and quiet is a huge plus for me. I hope we get to go back next year in spring or winter. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. A great value.
Kelly2016-06-20T00:00:00ZThank you Mel and Lynette for making us feel at home. They took care of us like family. Breakfast was to die for and Mel's homemade syrup was wonderful. The listing was more than we could have wanted and completely child friendly. I have every intention to book again the next trip I make to the area.
Debbie 2016-03-28T00:00:00ZMel and Lynette were wonderful hosts. Montclair is a beautiful house located just off Hot Springs village. The profile picture is not fake - the view really IS that gorgeous. We arrived way later in the evening than we expected but they were very welcoming and accomodating. They had left the whole area ablaze with lights to make sure we find the house. We had the whole lower level to ourselves. Despite being provided with many amenities to entertain ourselves, we sank into the soft beds after the long drive and drifted blissfully into sleep. The next morning Mel and Lynette made breakfast for us (including Mel's special smoothie and waffles) and they took us around the property. Mel is really industrious and really built that house from a wild plot of land himself, and Lynette complements him beautifully with gorgeous interior decor. I would highly recommend staying there if you are in the area.
Dev2015-10-08T00:00:00ZThis was by far the best air bnb that we have stayed at. Mel & Lynette thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home & LOVED visiting with yall. Hope to see you again soon!
Sheila2016-09-22T00:00:00ZMelissa and Lynette greeted us when we arrived and made us all feel welcome. They took pictures of all of our party with our bikes and printed those for us as a souvenir of our stay. Thus house is amazing. Beautiful both inside and out. We will be back for sure. It is centrally located to all the great motorcycle rides in Arkansas. The patio is amazing with grills and seating. The next morning we were treated with a full home cooked breakfast! Thank you Mel and Lynette for making our stay awesome! We will see you again!
Dewayne2016-09-25T00:00:00ZHosts were incredibly hospitable and helpful. Home is remote in a great way and accomodations were very private. Loved living room. Beds were top notch. Breakfast was complete! Would stay again.
Doug2016-07-24T00:00:00ZThe hosts, hands down, were the most welcoming and friendly hosts I've ever had! They made us feel right at home the moment we arrived. We are so thankful we stayed here! The home was gorgeous and comfortable, we could have spent days exploring the property and taking in the breathtaking views. My favorite part was sitting down and sharing a meal with Mel and Lynette, you truly don't know someone until you've shared a meal. We look forward to a time we can come back! My only regret was that we only spent a short night with them as we were just in town for a wedding. Anyone interested in heading to hot springs NEEDS to consider staying with Mel and Lynette! :D
Keith2017-03-06T00:00:00ZThey are the most generous people you could ever meet. The house and beds are amazing and extremely close to Hot Spring and crystal mining. We saw lots of deer from their amazing view. We got there a little late and Mel was still more than happy to light the fire pit in their beautiful garden. The breakfast and especially the coffee was beyond words. We are definitely coming back in the fall.
Daniel2016-07-08T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Blue Springs, Arkansas 71909, Amerika Syarikat
Mary greets you when you arrive and she has milk & cookies ready for you! The refrigerator is partially stocked so that you can make breakfast the next morning- a thoughtful touch. The rooms are just as shown in the photos- this is a lower ap't in their home that is accessible through the patio door or through a staircase in their home with a nice living room & bedroom w/bathroom and then a few steps across a small hall, the kitchen- everything was VERY clean! The kitchen had everything clearly marked so that you know where dishes are, glasses, pots & pan are located. Mary checks in with you frequently to see how things are going during your stay and to see if she can be helpful. She also has multiple tour guides available in the rental and is ready to answer any questions for you. The view from the deck of the ap't is lovely and I saw several deer during my stay!
c2015-11-13T00:00:00ZDiese Unterkunft war das Beste, was ich je gebucht habe! Besser geht nicht. Mary ist eine bezaubernde tolle Gastgeberin! Wir haben uns jede Minute vollends wohl gefühlt. Es gibt nichts, was besser sein sollte! Ich durfte zwei Wochen mit meiner Familie bei Mary und John wohnen währenddessen wir unsere Tochter, die ein Highschooljahr in Bella Vista macht, besuchten. Mary war in jeder Hinsicht behilflich und zuvorkommend. Das Apartment ist großzügig und sehr sauber! Es ist wirklich alles da, was man braucht und noch vieles mehr. Die Beschreibung stimmt genau. Gerne würde ich unseren nächsten Urlaub auch dort verbringen. Es ist herrlich! Danke liebe Mary!!!!
Vivian2016-04-04T00:00:00Zucky to have stumbled upon this Airbnb rental in Bella vista for 2 month stay. The property offers great full bedroom, bath, living and dining room, and kitchen- and is conveniently located to all the things in Bentonville. Even better are the hosts, Mary and John, who welcomed me into their home and made sure my every need was accounted for while going above and beyond by offering great advice of the area. Thank you for a great stay - would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone.
Eric2016-03-20T00:00:00ZWe had an amazing time at Mary's place! She thought of everything. Extremely hospitable. The space is so comfortable and relaxing. We felt like we were at home. I highly recommend!
Seth2015-11-02T00:00:00ZMary is just a wonderful hostess, she made me feel so at home. This is an excellent place to come stay, I highly recommend it! The kitchen is a full kitchen and very well stocked with whatever you might need to do cooking. The bed is a memory foam mattress, and was very very comfortable. The bath is also well appointed and she even has high quality bath sheet towels, which are so soft. I had an absolutely wonderful time, and made a new friend into the bargain! By the way, the back porch off the unit is such a peaceful, beautiful place to sit, amongst the trees. Very quiet inside and out. Choose this one, it's a great place to stay!
Michelle2016-06-10T00:00:00ZWe had such a good time in Bella Vista. Not only did Mary's delicious, home-made cookies and cinnamon rolls make for a warm welcome, Mary and John also had lots of brochures and suggestions for activities and restaurants in the area. Their quiet place was cocooned in lush forests and far away from any road noise - perfect for a long weekend getaway.
Toni2016-07-12T00:00:00ZWonderful hosts and accommodations! We were greeted with warmth, a fully-stocked pantry, COOKIES, and breakfast food by our charming hosts Mary and John. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and provided us with a wealth of information about the area. Best of all, they welcomed us into their home as friends while respecting our privacy. We hope to return soon!
Sheila2014-11-09T00:00:00ZEverything was just as described. Very clean and comfortable, and well-stocked in every area. Beautiful, secluded, quiet back yard. Mary was a pleasure to meet, kind and hospitable, making our stay relaxing and enjoyable. This place was a perfect fit for us!
Patricia2015-09-07T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715, Amerika Syarikat
fantastic! just the right size and such amazing hosts
lydia2017-02-05T00:00:00ZMy husband and I are from Fayetteville, and we used this listing as our "home base" when we returned for the week of our wedding. The studio was roomy and extremely well-appointed, and Sam and Lisa themselves were very hospitable and accommodating. We would happily stay here again!
Dolly2016-06-30T00:00:00ZThis was a great property at a fantastic price. Don't let the fact that it is a studio fool you. This home was way better than any hotel in this range. The property is secluded but on 10 minutes from everything. Liz and Sam were most gracious. I will definitely be back.
Michael2015-09-15T00:00:00ZWe could not have had a better experience than staying with Lisa and Sam. Their place was absolutely perfect! The place was very private, spacious, clean, cozy, and comfortable...everything you could ask for. Also appreciate the code box so that we did not have to worry about a key. Lisa also greeted us and left us with many goodies to enjoy. We give them the highest rating and hope to return in the future! Thank you for a wonderful stay, Lisa and Sam!
Mary2015-01-19T00:00:00ZThe place was as it appeared in the photos. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Lisa and Sam left us a great selection of treats to enjoy during our stay and it was much appreciated. It was the perfect retreat for us as we visited family in the area. If we need some place to stay again, we will definitely stay here. Note: The place is hard to find in the dark. Maple street doesn't have much light and it is hard too find numbers on houses. The house is set very far back off the street. The entrance to park your car is located on the next street over. Once we figured that out with Sam's help, we found the place with no trouble.
Michele2014-11-02T00:00:00ZLisa and Sam are awesome. I had a great experience staying in their apartment. Sam even took me out to the local bars and let me beat him at darts! The apartment is quiet and clean, and actually quite roomy. The wifi is solid and reliable (a big deal for me). They even left me a bunch of snacks and beer in the fridge! A nice touch for sure. I'll be staying there again during my next visit.
Anthony2014-11-11T00:00:00ZLisa and Sam had a nice basket of treats for us, including cinnamon rolls, chocolate, chips and bottled water. There was also coffee, cream and orange juice. All was much appreciated. The apartment was spacious, clean and close to everything we needed. They even had some bathroom essentials, which came in handy when we left our toothpaste at our daughter's house! We would love to stay here again the next time we're in town.
Susan2016-04-11T00:00:00ZWe enjoyed the drive in the neighborhood on the way to the rental. It is in a beautiful quiet neighborhood that has big magnolia trees and an eclectic mix of well kept homes. It is super close to Dickson Street which has loads of cool locally owned restaurants, coffee shops and stores. Lisa and Sam were both there to welcome us upon our arrival. They gave us information that we needed to know, and that if we needed anything to feel free ask. The rental was clean, and cozy. There was a small basket of various snacks, and a few drinks in the refrigerator that Sara said we were welcome to. It has a small porch attached with a bistro table that we enjoyed sitting on and having a few drinks in the evening. The shower had great water pressure (if you have thick hair you'll understand why this is important), and plenty of hot water. It was fairly hot and humid when we were there, so it was nice that the air conditioner kept it so cool that we never even had to crank it up to high. We were happy to know that there was a washer and dryer available since we had went swimming at Beaver Lake on one of our days. It was nice to be able to wash our swimsuits and beach towels before packing for the trip back home. This was my first experience using Airbnb, and I have to say it could not have been better. I love Fayetteville and will plan on visiting and staying here again in the future. Thank you Sam and Lisa for being great hosts.
Christine2016-07-19T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, Amerika Syarikat
Isabelle was flexible when we had to change our reservation last minute due to weather issues. The room was perfect and she provided excellent restaurant recommendations and plenty of spring water for us to drink.
Samantha2016-03-26T00:00:00ZIsabelle greeted us and accommodated our busy schedule. She made it feel like we were staying with a friend. The location was very central. It was just what I expected for the great price.
Pat2016-06-24T00:00:00ZIsabelle was an awesome host! Her home is cute and eclectic. We had great conversation about the area and life in general. The kitchen privileges are nice...and having breakfast prepared for me was even better. If I ever plan a trip back to Hot Springs, Isabelle will be the first call I make.
ASIA2014-06-14T00:00:00ZIsabelle made us feel at home from the minute we got to the door. She is very warm and personable. Her home is lovely and a great place to come to after a day of sightseeing. Her description of it is right on. She offered granola and fresh blueberries and raspberries for breakfast with yogurt and coffee/ tea. The bed was incredibly comfy. The towels were luxurious, and the bedroom had it own heater so it was nice and warm. We watched TV with her Roku unit which offered many options for the evenings. Her house is beautifully decorated with items from her world travels. I unequivocally recommend Isabelle's home to stay at when you are in Hot Springs.
Michael2017-02-12T00:00:00ZIsabelle is an absolutely amazing host! Within seconds of being in the home I was welcomed with refreshing spring water straight from the source and given multiple trail maps and directions to the best sites and sounds of Hot Springs. The accommodations are fantastic and Isabelle could not be a more friendly and caring host. I truly don't believe there could be a better place to stay if you are visiting Hot Springs!!
Robert2016-09-22T00:00:00ZIsabelle is such a delight! She was friendly, helpful and a lot of fun to talk to. We felt like we were staying with someone we'd known for a long time! Her home is close to everything in Hot Springs and the accomodation was very spacious and comfortable. She took great care of us and we would definitely stay with her again. Highly recommended!!
Carolyn2015-10-31T00:00:00ZYou will not regret booking your stay in the lovely Isabelle's home. She is accommodating, easy to converse with, welcoming, and goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. She will give you great suggestions regarding restaurants and activities. Her breakfast is great and she provides local hot springs water. I enjoyed my stay immensely as a result of Isabelle's hospitality.
Courtney2016-12-22T00:00:00ZHad a lovely weekend stay with Isabelle in Hot Springs. Isabelle was easy to communicate with both before and during our stay, and extremely flexible with our check-in and check-out times. The room was spacious and clean, and tucked away towards the back of the house so we had as much privacy as we wanted, although we thoroughly enjoyed talking with Isabelle--she has fabulous stories to share. She set out breakfast for us both days, and provided us with lots of hot springs water at her home. The home was far enough away from Central Ave/Bathhouse Row that you got privacy and quiet for a relaxing weekend away; be aware though, that you likely will need to drive to get to Bathhouse Row for any in-town activities you have planned (we thought it was walking distance, but the windy, hilly roads proved otherwise--maybe if weather was a little warmer and drier walking wouldn't be so bad). Overall, we really enjoyed staying with Isabelle and would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique, beautiful space just outside the hustle and bustle of Bathhouse Row.
Michelle2014-03-17T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Bilik persendirian
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901, Amerika Syarikat
We had a fantastic weekend get away at Top o' the Mountain. If you want to get away from it all in some beautiful surroundings, then this is the place for you. Fantastic jacuzzi with a view of the grounds. A very nice lawn for enjoying the sunset over the mountains. The house is just a short hop to the charming farmer's market in Winslow on Saturday mornings. It is also just up the road from the scenic Devil's Den Park, great for hiking and exploring. Our host bent over backwards in providing detailed locations and making sure we weren't lost as well as providing delicious breakfast foods and charcoal for the grill. We would go back in a heartbeat!
Nathan2014-07-24T00:00:00ZI could have spent a month here — Camilla is the most wonderful host, and this place is just perfect! Two of us came for a weekend writing retreat in May, and it was a dream: the house is set on a lovely quiet piece of land, bordered by forests and blooming with wildflowers. It's wonderfully secluded but just a short drive from several state parks (highly recommend hiking Devil's Den!) and a grocery store if needed. The house has great charm and character, and is perfect for a relaxing getaway...loved the big windows and lots of sunlight (especially on the upper floor). Highly recommended — I will be back!
Erin2015-06-03T00:00:00ZCamilla and John are the perfect hosts. The beautiful house is just as they describe it, they gave great directions to this remote location and were there to welcome us after a long drive. Camilla had answered my odd questions (such as how high is the bed; we have 2 little people) so quickly and thoughtfully. Arriving to a well stocked, clean welcoming house was such a blessing, especially baked treats which the children loved. The location is wonderful - right on top of the mountains which is what we wanted. There was so much room for our kids to play in the badminton court, although Camilla made us aware of the ticks (and I was a little paranoid after that!!). Our kids just loved exploring such an interesting house inside and out, especially having so many doors to open to the outside world. Beds were very comfy, and Camilla had made up the bed for our little ones. It was wonderful to watch fireflies from the large window overlooking the mountains, and as we were woken as the sun comes up, we got the most lovely wake-up. Us grown ups loved the hot tub, and would have loved to spend more time reading the fascinating books and generally the peace that was so evident in this house. We loved it, and would love to come back again! So much better than any hotel.
Fiona 2014-08-11T00:00:00ZAs always, the place was great. It has come to feel like a second home for us during our annual fall visit. Thanks so much to Camilla for her hospitality. This place is awesome.
Daniel2016-10-04T00:00:00ZWe enjoyed our time at Top o' the Mountain. Camilla and John were quick to respond to our questions. Very relaxing time and the home was just what was needed. The home was beautiful and welcoming, we would definitely recommend to others looking for solitude and peace.
Vincent2016-07-19T00:00:00ZHad a blast staying here. We were looking for a quiet place to stay and this was it. Would have loved to have stayed longer. Communication with host was great.
Aaron2016-07-06T00:00:00ZA perfect and quiet retreat! We had a wonderful time and the house has all you need. We definitely would come back.
Walter2014-09-28T00:00:00ZGreat house in the hills of Arkansas - very secluded with a great view from the patios. Camilla was extremely quick with responses to my questions and was very willing for me to make a last minute adjustment with regard to how many would be sleeping in the house. We all enjoyed the fresh blackberry scones placed in the fridge for our arrival.
Joe2015-10-27T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Winslow, Arkansas 72959, Amerika Syarikat
Second time staying here. Easy drive to everything in Fayettville. Would stay again!
Jordan2017-02-06T00:00:00ZGreat place to stay, beer was very good!
Troy2015-10-01T00:00:00ZWe had fun on our one day getaway. It was nice being close to the lake and the brewery.
Ted2016-08-07T00:00:00ZVery easy to get in touch with Steve. Was there if needed but left us on our own. Very private location in the country but not too far from town. The cabin was bigger than I expected.
Brenda2016-08-14T00:00:00ZShort stay (was only passing through) but the cabin is AWESOME! Conveniently located and oh well, being about 30 steps from a brewery doesn't hurt! I was surprised by the size of the cabin as the pictures don't do it justice and its way bigger than it looks. Steve was friendly and communicative and everything was easy and smooth.
Melanie2016-06-14T00:00:00ZThe cabin was just like the pictures it was clean and had what we needed. Wifi worked great. The location was good and being able to bring the dogs is a plus. The brewery is also good.
Stephanie2015-07-08T00:00:00ZReally enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Didn't get to sample the brewery but we already regret only being able to stay one night. We had perfect weather so we could hang out down by the lake during the day and sit under the stars in the evening. Plus there was a cute little goat hanging around! We were visiting Crystal Bridges in nearby Bentonville which is definitely worth a trip as well.
Pat2016-09-30T00:00:00ZGreat little Cabin with an amazing view next to an amazing brewery! Awesome!
Julie2015-06-09T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Springdale, Arkansas 72764, Amerika Syarikat
The experience at the cottage was more than I think we could have expected. The house was beautiful and homey. We kept saying how we wished we could stay just one more day! The grounds are a lot of fun, and the view is breath taking. The drive to town is only a few minutes which is nice. This trip we didn't do much hiking but we do plan on visiting again! Thank you again for the hospitality.
Kayleigh2014-10-22T00:00:00ZFantastic cottage located in a wonderful area. It was great having a relaxing environment to come back to after a long day of hiking. We loved spending the evening out under the stars by the fire pit. Such a great place that we're already talking about coming back.
Caleb2015-06-29T00:00:00ZWe felt extremely welcomed at the English Cottage! Every detail was absolutely perfect from the sweet welcome note and gifts to the homemade muffins. The space was immaculate and gorgeously decorated. The perfect getaway after all the holiday fuss.
Tom and Vanessa2014-12-29T00:00:00ZWe loved our stay. The grounds are just beautiful. Great weekend away!
Dan2016-10-12T00:00:00ZOur weekend was one to be remembered! The pictures of the cottage may seem too good to be true...but, believe me, it's even better in person. The setting was so picturesque, every little detail was seen to, and we felt right at home. The lemon ginger scones Patty made for were super tasty and the cherry amaretto preserves just divine. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone...especially if you need a quiet get-away. Once we arrived, we did not leave until check-out time and loved every minute of it. Thank you so much!
Bethany2015-09-10T00:00:00ZIt was a great oppurtunity to have a relaxing few days at this beautiful cottage. Special thanks to Patty. Hope to visit again.
Veysel2015-08-09T00:00:00ZI stayed 1 night in the cottage with my 3 bridesmaids. It was absolutely perfect! The attention to detail in regard to the decor and personal touches was outstanding. Patty even left me a wedding gift! We enjoyed watching the sunset around the fire pit. Thank you so much for making our girls weekend wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Tatiana2015-04-26T00:00:00ZWe absolutely loved our stay at the English Cottage. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular and the attention to detail makes this place a really special experience. The gardens are magical and we were able to see lightning bugs after sunset. Our expectations were exceeded and we cannot wait until we have the opportunity to come back and stay.
Amanda2016-08-02T00:00:00ZJenis Bilik
Keseluruhan rumah/apt
Jenis Penginapan
Bilik tidur
Harrison, Arkansas 72601, Amerika Syarikat


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Rajeev Garg and GD Gupta et.al., (2010) 23 The floating microspheres of silymarin were prepared and evaluated for prolonged gastric residence time and increased drug bioavailability. Cellulose microsphere were formulated with hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose , ethylcellulose and Eudragit microspheres were formulated with Eudragit® S 100 and Eudragit® RL. The microspheres were prepared by emulsion-solvent evaporation method. The microspheres were evaluated for flow properties (angle of repose and compressibility index) and for various other physicochemical properties including particle size, incorporation efficiency, in vitro floatability and in vitro drug release. The shape and surface morphology of the microspheres were characterised by optical and scanning electron microscopy. The microspheres exhibited extended drug release for 12 h while still remained in buoyant condition. The floating microspheres of silymarin were developed and exhibited to prolonged drug release in simulated gastric fluid for at least 12 h, and, to improve the bioavailability of the drug potentially.
Yuveraj Singh Tanwar et.al.,(2007) 24 The floating microspheres of verapamil hydrochloride were prepared and evaluated for improving the drug bioavailability by prolongation of gastric residence time. Cellulose acetate, acrycoat S100 and eudragit S100 microspheres loaded with verapamil hydrochloride were prepared by solvent diffusion evaporation method. The microspheres had smooth surfaces, with free-flowing characteristic and cellulose acetate microspheres showed higher entrapement efficiency of the drug. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed that hollow structures were in the size range between 251.80 to 350.75 μm. The prepared microspheres were exhibited to prolonged drug release and remained buoyant for more than 12 h.
K.Punitha et.al., (2010) 25 The floating microspheres of Ranitidine Hydrochloride were prepared with HPMC 15 cps and Eudragit E-100. The microspheres were evaluated for FTIR, drug loading, entrapment, particle size, SEM, buoyancy, dissolution study, and the drug release kinetics .Ranitidine Hydrochloride posses that with both acrylic and hydrophilic polymers the GI retention can be enhanced and the frequency of administration can be decreased.
Anand kumar srivastava et.al.,(2005) 26 The floating microspheres of cimetidine. were prepared by solvent evaporation method using hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose. The shape and surface morphology of prepared microspheres were characterized by optical and scanning electron microscopy. In vitro drug release studies were performed and drug release kinetics was evaluated. Effects of the stirring rate, polymer concentration, solvent composition , and the size of microspheres drug release were also observed. The prepared microspheres were exhibited to prolonged drug release (~8 h) and remained buoyant for more than 10 h.
Shashikant D. Barhate et.al.,(2009) 27 were aimed to study the multiparticulate gastro retentive drug delivery system of ketorolac trometamol.. The floating microspheres of ketorolac trometamol was prepared by emulsion solvent diffusion method by using ethyl cellulose, HPMC K4M, Eudragit R 100, Eudragit S 100 polymers in different concentration and were evaluated for percent yield, particle size, entrapment efficiency, in vitro buoyancy and in vitro release studies. The particle size of the formulated microspheres was ranged from 23.551±13.059 μm to 37.107 ± 16.512 μm. The formulated microspheres showed average percentage buoyancy more than 52 %.
Moreshwar P. Patil et.al.,(2009) 28 The floating microspheres of acyclovir were prepared by using different viscositiy grades of ethyl cellulose to achieve an extended retention in upper GIT. The floating microspheres were prepared by emulsion solvent diffusion technique by using triethyl citrate as a plasticizer. The prepared microspheres were evaluated for particle size analysis, drug entrapment, floating ability, in-vitro drug release and characterized by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffractometry. The particle size of all formulations was found in the range of 135.103 - 229.418 μm. The drug entrapment efficiency was in the range of 63 % - 84 % w/w. The in-vitro release study indicated that when the polymer concentration was increased and the drug loading was decreased, the release of drug from microspheres was decreased
Rajeev Garg et.al(2009) 29 prepared and evaluated floating microspheres with Ketoprofen as for prolongation of gastric residence time. The microspheres were prepared by the solvent evaporation method using polymers hydroxy propylmethyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose. The prepared floating microspheres were evaluated for flow properties, compressibility index and various physicochemical parameters including particle size, percentage yield, entrapment efficiency, in vitro floating behavior, in vitro drug release studies.The mean particle size increased with increasing ethyl cellulose concentration. The prepared microspheres exhibited prolonged drug release of 12 h and remained buoyant.
M. Najmuddin et.al.,(2010) 30 prepared floating microspheres of ketoprofen using different polymers Eudragit S 100 and Eudragit L 100. Ketoprofen elimination half
life 1â€3 hours. Floating microspheres of ketoprofen were prepared by emulsion solvent diffusion method. The floating microspheres was evaluated such as micromeritic properties, particle size, percentage yield, in vitro buoyancy, incorporation efficiency, drug polymer compatibility (IR study ), scanning electron microscopy and drug release kinetics.Eudragit S 100 drug:polymer ratio (1:2) which exhibited brilliant micromeritic properties, percentage yield, in vitro buoyancy, incorporation efficiency and percentage drug release 92.26 % for a period of 12 hrs.
Ambati Brahma Reddy, K Sudheer Karna et.al.,(2010) 31 developed floating microspheres of Cyclobenzaprine HCl by emulsion solvent diffusion technique using Ethyl cellulose polymer to achieve an extended retention in upper part of GIT and there by improved bioavailability. The microspheres were evaluated for particle size analysis, drug entrapment efficiency, buoyancy studies, polymer compatibility study, In-vitro release studies and surface morpholog by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X- ray diffractometry. The Microspheres with Ethyl Cellulose have an average size range of 199.86 ± 07.67 to 387.58 ± 05.99 µm. The entrapment efficiency was found to be in the range of 72.75 to 84.1%. The In-vitro release studies of the drug from the best formulation exhibited a sustained release of 72.60 % as studied over 24hrs. Release was best explained by zero-order kinetics model and it shows that the drug release follows diffusion mechanism.
B.Arul.et.al., (2003) 32 Prepared loaded chitosan microspheres by
glutaraldehyde cross linking method. The microspheres were spherical in shape and having a good entrapment efficiency of 60%. Stablity studies done at a different temperatures showed that all the formulations were more stable at 4οC, and roomtemperature.
Ashish jain et.al., (2009) 33 investigated the in-vitro release properties of Lisinopril from different vehicles: (i) an oil-in-water cream; (ii) a gel: and (iii) an ointment. In-vitro release of Lisinopril from the three bases to an aqueous receptor phase through the pig skin was monitered spectrometrically at a wavelength of 258 nm. In-vitro release study showed that the steady state fluxes of the drug from vehicles rank according to the following order: ointment > cream > gel.
A.R.Shabaraya and R.Narayanacharya. et.al., (2003). 34 Reported that a study has been carried out on the design and evaluation of chitosan microspheres of Metoprolol Tartarate for sustaied release. Metoprolol was encapsulated with chitosan by phase separation emulsification technique. The microspheres obtained were spherical, free flowing and showed an in vitro drug release over a peroid of 10 hrs.
J.Akbuga and N.Bergisadi .et.al., (1998) 35 investigated the effect of formulation variables on cis-platin loaded chitosan microsphere properties. Chitosan microspheres were prepared using w/o emulsion system. Microsphere properties were investigated ,these include; chitosan, cis-platin and glutaraldehyde concentrations, the types of chitosan and oil, the cross-linking process and stirring rate. Incorporation efficiency was high and ranged from 28-99%. The type and concentration of chitosan affected cis-platin release from microspheres.
E.B.Denkbas. et.al., (1998), 36 developed 5-Fluorouracil loaded chitosan microspheres for chemoembolization. Chitosan microspheres were prepared by a suspension cross-linking technique. Petroleum ether:mineral oil mixture was used as the suspension medium which includes an emulsifier tween80. Glutaraldehyde was used as the cross-linking agent. The size distribution of the chitosan microspheres varied in the range of 100 ± 200µm. The variation like changing the emulsifier concentration, stirring rate, polymer:solvent ratio and drug:chitosan ratio were studied. The size of the microspheres found to be increased in emulsifier concentration and stirring rate.
Jitendra banweer.et.al., (2008) 37 investigated the formulation, optimization and evaluation of matrix type transdermal system of lisinopril dihydrate using permeation enhancers. The patches were prepared by employing hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose and poly vinyl acetate in the ratio of 1:1 as polymer matrix using glycerol as plasticizer in 6% concentration. Solvent system (water:methanol) in the ratio of 70:30 was taken for the study. The transdermal devices were fabricated using solvent casting technique. Oleic acid and isopropyl alcohol were used as the permeation enhancers. In vitro diffusion rate studies were performed using Keshary-Chein diffusion cell on goat skin. The patch containing oleic acid and isopropyl alcohol in the ratio of 50:50, at 15% shows best promising in vitro drug flux and posses excellent physico-chemical properties at normal and accelerated temperature conditions.
Aceves-Hernandez.et.al., (2007) 38 investigated the degradation of lisinopril: A physico-chemical study. Thermo gravimetric analyses indicating weight losses were observed when this powder was heated up to the fusion temperatures. Differential scanning colorimetry was applied, endothermic transitions were found at 88.8,110.4 and 179.4οC. The analysis of the X-ray diffraction pattern obtained at room temperature showed that the unit cell of the lisinopril crystal correspond to monoclinic system with β angle (β=99.39ο); where as the diffraction pattern obtained at 125οC indicated that the unit cell of the lisinopril crystal corresponds to the monoclinic system with different β angle (β=105.16ο)
N.Mani . et.al., (2005). 39 Reported that a study has been carried out on the in vitro evaluation of floating and drug releasing behaviors of hollow microspheres prepared by the emulsion solvent diffusion method. The loading efficiency affect because of type of the dispersant, the amount of wetting agent, and initial stirring time. While the volume of external phase and emulsification speed affected the particle size of the microspheres to a greater extent.
Y.Sato .et.al.,(2003). 40 Investigated the in vitro evaluation of floating and drug releasing behaviours of hollow microspheres prepared by the emulsion solvent diffusion method. Microballoons were prepared by utilizing enteric acrylic polymers co-dissolved with drug in a mixture of ethanol and dichloromethane. The profiles of five different drugs exhibiting distinct water solublities (aspirin, salicylic acid, ethoxybenzamide, indomethacin and riboflavin) were investigated. The drug release profiles of aspirin, salicylic acid and ethoxybenzamide microballoons proved a linear relationships by Higuchi plotting.
Tamilvanan et.al., (2000) 41 prepared Ibuprofen-loaded polystyrene microparticles by the emulsion solvent evaporation process from an aqueous system. The drug content in all the formulations was less than the theoretical drug loading. The lower drug content was due to partitioning to the external aqueous phase during formulation. The effect of size of the microparticles in drug release was more important for the low drug-loaded microparticles than that for the high drug-loaded microparticles.
M.K. Deepaa,, M. Karthikeyan et.al., (2009) 42 investigated Cefpodoxime Proxetil Floating Microspheres Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation. They were developed floating microspheres of cefpodoxime proxetil in order to achieve an extended retention in the upper GIT, which may result in enhanced absorption and thereby improved bioavailability. The microspheres were prepared by non-aqueous solvent evaporation method using polymers such as hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose in different ratios and cefpodoxime proxetil in each formulation. The percentage yield, particle size, Buoyancy percentage, drug entrapment efficiency, and in vitro drug release were studied. The result showed that microspheres yielded 50.5-72.2%. The particle size was distributed between75-600 μm, drug entrapment efficiency was 14.1- 28.2%, and Buoyancy percentage was 70.1-88.3%. The best drug release profiles were seen with formulation 2 at the ratio of drug to polymer of 1:2.

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Dug up this interview with Tudor from 2000, thought I'd share it with people who haven't read it. -Neo Paul Tudor Jones II is the president and founder of Tudor Investment Corporation, and was featured in Jack D. Schwagers classic "Market Wizards". This is an edited transcript from the interview, which was held at Paul Jones's office in Greenwich, Connecticut on January 13, 2000. Q: Can you briefly describe your background? Paul Tudor Jones: I went to high school at Memphis University school. My father went to Virginia Law School so he steered me to the University of Virginia. I went to Virginia from 1972 to 1976, majored in economics and had a great time. I really loved UVa. I graduated and went to work for Eli Tullis who was a Virginia graduate from New Orleans. He was a cotton speculator, maybe the biggest cotton speculator, and he gave me a job on the former New York cotton exchange and I began literally two weeks after I graduated from school. That's how I got into the futures markets. Q: What sparked your original interest in trading? Paul Tudor Jones: I went to New York and saw the floor of the commodities exchange and there was such an energy level there and so much excitement that I knew that was the place for me. I've always liked action and the exchange seemed like a perfect home for me. Q: When did you decide you wanted to run a fund? Paul Tudor Jones: In 1976 I started working on the floor as a clerk and then I became a broker for E.F. Hutton. In 1980 I went strictly on my own as what they called a local and did that for about two and a half years and had two and a half wonderfully profitable years, but I really got bored. I applied to Harvard Business School, got accepted and was about to go. I literally was packed up to go and then I thought, 'this is crazy', because for what I'm doing here, they're not going to teach me anything. This skill set is not something that they teach in business school. So I didn't go, I stayed, but I was really bored because there wasn't the personal interaction that was something that I craved and having colleagues and being in a clean atmosphere and that was when I started my fund. All through growing up I've been involved in team sports and fraternities and in school I was involved in a whole variety of activities all of which were team oriented and when I was on my own I was printing money every month, but I wasn't getting the psychic satisfaction from it Q: How would you describe your general investment philosophy? Paul Tudor Jones: I think I am the single most conservative investor on earth in the sense that I absolutely hate losing money. My grandfather told me at a very early age that you are only worth what you can write a check for tomorrow, so the concept of having my net worth tied up in a stock a la Bill Gates, though God almighty it would be a great problem to have, it would be something that's just anathema to me and that's one reason that I've always liked the futures market so much, because you can generally get liquid and be in cash in literally the space of a few minutes. So that always appealed to me because I could always be liquid very quickly if I wanted to. I'd say that my investment philosophy is that I don't take a lot of risk, I look for opportunities with tremendously skewed reward-risk opportunities. Don't ever let them get into your pocket - that means there's no reason to leverage substantially. There's no reason to take substantial amounts of financial risk ever, because you should always be able to find something where you can skew the reward risk relationship so greatly in your favor that you can take a variety of small investments with great reward risk opportunities that should give you minimum draw down pain and maximum upside opportunities. Q: How do you measure your performance? Paul Tudor Jones: You've got to look at good traders historically. If a trader can on average annually deliver two to three times their worst draw down, then that's a very good track record, and I'd say that that's what I try to do. If I thought that for the funds that I managed that 10% would be the worst that I would tolerate in a given year then hopefully I'd annualize two or three times that and that's probably what I've done. Maybe a little below that in the '90's and a little above that in the '80's. Q: What's your competitive advantage as a trader? Paul Tudor Jones: The secret to being successful from a trading perspective is to have an indefatigable and an undying and unquenchable thirst for information and knowledge. Because I think there are certain situations where you can absolutely understand what motivates every buyer and seller and have a pretty good picture of what's going to happen. And it just requires an enormous amount of grunt work and dedication to finding all possible bits of information. You pick an instrument and there's whole variety of benchmarks, things that you look at when trading a particular instrument whether it's a stock or a commodity or a bond. There's a fundamental information set that you acquire with regard to each particular asset class and then you overlay a whole host of technical indicators and that's how you make a decision. It doesn't make any difference whether it's pork bellies or Yahoo. At the end of the day, it's all the same. You need to understand what factors you need to have at your disposal to develop a core competency to make a legitimate investment decision in that particular asset class. And then at the end of the day, the most important thing is how good are you at risk control. Ninety-percent of any great trader is going to be the risk control. Q: Can you give an example? Paul Tudor Jones: Certainly. The one on a percentage basis that's been the most profitable for me was the crash of 1987. There was a tremendous embedded derivatives accident waiting to happen in the crash of '87 because there was something in the market that time called portfolio insurance that essentially meant that when stocks started to go down it was going to create more selling because the people who had written these derivatives would be forced to sell on every down-tick. So it was a situation where you knew that if you ever got to a point where the market started to go down that the selling would actually cascade instead of dry up because of the measure of these derivative instruments that had been written. And in the crash of '87 you had an overvalued market and you also finally had a situation where every down-tick would create more selling and I think I understood the dynamics of that. The crash was something that was imminently forecastable to somebody that understood the measure of derivatives and how large they had grown in such a relatively short period of time and the impact that it would have on a relatively unknowing and na'e market. And the same exact thing happened in 1990 in Japan. Q: So what is your opinion of the US equity markets now? Paul Tudor Jones: Clearly there are parts of the US equity markets that we've never seen anything like it anywhere in modern times in terms of valuation. The question is what's the trigger event that gets you to mean revert and whereas you had specific derivative inspired events in 1987, I don't see that now. So how long can these levels of overvaluation persist? I would think rather than seeing any type of really sharp break, what you might see prospectively is something that looks a lot more like '68 to '73 did where you had big rolling corrections and rotations and a market that doesn't really make any upside progress but with a lot of volatility that traverses big ranges.
Q: Do you have any specific catalysts that you're looking for? Paul Tudor Jones: I think you're finally getting interest rates at a level where they're extraordinarily negative for equities. You look at every bear market and they've always basically occurred because of an up-tick in inflation and an up-tick in interest rates. We're definitely at a point where rates are high enough where they're going to have a big impact on equities. When you look at the volatility we've had in the past month in the NASDAQ for instance, every time I've seen volatility like that, I don't care what the market was, whether it was soybeans in '76 or '83 or whether it was silver at the top in 1980 or whether it was some of the biotech stocks at the top earlier in the '90's, when you get that kind of volatility you know that generally that's associated with a top. The best you can hope for if you're long is to look at some type of significant long term sideways action where the markets consolidate before moving higher or generally speaking allow that those have done their thing and we will have topped for years and years to come. I'm probably more of a subscriber to the latter theory. Q: How big was your fund when you started and how much money does your company have under management now? Paul Tudor Jones: Right now we have about five or six billion dollars under the management of several large traders including myself. Back in '83 we started with $300,000. Q: Do you like managing so much more money? Paul Tudor Jones: I don't like managing it at all. The smaller it is the greater you can do because there is no slippage and greater liquidity. Q: It was widely published that in 1987 you reportedly made between $80 million and $100 million ? more than anybody on Wall Street. How did that make you feel? Paul Tudor Jones: At the time, I was young enough to enjoy that. I was in my early 30's and that was exciting, but the older you get you realize that at the end of the day the amount of money you have has absolutely zero bearing on how you feel about yourself and the quality of your life. It becomes a very shallow measure of a person's worth. I have a great wife and four great kids now and that would be my crowning achievement. Q: Is there more risk in the stock market now than ever before? Paul Tudor Jones: Certainly in the stock market, there are some stocks with valuation levels that mankind has never seen before so one would think that they have a lot more risk. It's funny, but I'm actually not the best person to ask about the stock market. You see, our company is just a group of 280 individuals, all of us are basically united under one purpose, and everybody has pretty much the same MO, young professionals with kids, generally very conservative. Really all my capital is tied up in this company, so on the one hand I think to myself my gosh the concept of owning stocks is anathema to me because of the fact that I always want to be liquid, so a lot of our investments typically are things with a very short lifespan like derivatives, not owning stocks. So as far as risk in the stock market, that's not my core competency, so I'm really not a great person to ask. Q: Can you comment on the life of your fund's returns since you began investing? Paul Tudor Jones: Our returns have definitely flattened out since the '80's. But if you look at my risk adjusted returns, they're very similar and I'm probably the same exact trader as I was 15 years ago. What's different has been my own personal appetite for risk and volatility. I think that probably happens with a lot of people as they get older. Everything is a function of leverage, how much of a draw down are you willing to tolerate, how much leverage do you want to put on. When I was younger, I had much greater draw downs, much greater draw down frequency, much greater leverage. So again, I'm probably the exact same trader as I was 15 years ago, it's just less risk, less return. There are exceptions to the rule, but the normal progression of most traders that I've seen is that the older they get something happens. Sometimes they get more successful and therefore they take less risk. That's something that as a company we literally sit and work with. That's certainly something that I've had to come to grips with in particular over the past 12 to 18 months. You have to actively manage against your natural tendency to become more conservative. You do that because all of a sudden you become successful and don't want to lose what you have and/or in my case you get married and have children and naturally, consciously or subconsciously, you become more conservative. If there's one thing in our company that we probably will spend more time working on in the year 2000 than we ever spent historically, it's that as a group we all came to be overly conservative and we need to leverage up more within our company and I'm probably the worst offender. So now I have a whole variety of portfolio measures that I sit down with every afternoon, to try to hit some benchmark leverage measures to make sure I deliver what my investors unequivocally deserve in terms of the opportunity to get the kinds of returns they're used to. Q: What are some perceptions and priorities of yours that have changed over the years? Paul Tudor Jones: I think there's a natural progression that everyone goes through. The older you get, the more you'll realize that a quality life is one that has an extraordinary balance in it. The guy that's working at 75 years of age and still running a company, that doesn't have any appeal to me because I think his life is out of balance. If the only thing that he can find that's that satisfying to him is being involved in a profession with something, I think you've got to have more balance. In my 20's all I cared about was being financially successful and today I look to strive for a more balanced life. In that context though, when I come to work I'm as competitive as anybody you'll meet and I clearly look forward to the day when I have the best performance of my peers, the macro hedge funds, for the year, which hopefully will be this year. Q: What was the best and worst year you ever had? Paul Tudor Jones: The worst year was probably 1993. I only returned 1.6%. Never had a down year. And my best years, well I fortunately cut my teeth in two great bear markets, the '87 bear market and the 1990 Japan bear market and there's no question that that's biased me a bit. I returned about 200% in 1987 and 80% or 90% in 1990. I worked 80 hours a week and clearly I'm not doing that without trying to be number one. All my friends are in the business, and I wish them all well, but everybody's got a competitive spirit. Q: Are you more naturally bearish or bullish? Paul Tudor Jones: Bearish, I think. I would have difficulty asking anyone to pay 10 or 20 times earnings for my earnings capability for the rest of my life. I would think you're crazy to do that even though it might be a great deal, so the concept of paying one-hundred-and-something times earnings for any company for me is just anathema. Having said that, at the end of the day, your job is to buy what goes up and to sell what goes down so really who gives a damn about PE's? If it's going up you're supposed to be long it. But there's no question that it's just easier for me to leverage with some degree of conviction the short side of some markets.
Q: When are you going to retire? Paul Tudor Jones: I have a son that just turned three and I would unequivocally continue to trade until he went to college. At that point I think I'd probably be airborne hunting and fishing all over the globe every day in my life. I don't even necessarily need to be hunting and fishing, I just love to be out doors. Q: What do you think is going to happen to your company when you do retire? Paul Tudor Jones: I could get run over by a truck tomorrow morning and the company would go on and wouldn't miss a beat. We've got the best business model there is on the street for doing this. Q: Who are you going to vote for in the presidential election? Paul Tudor Jones: I think the biggest issue facing America, unequivocally, is campaign finance reform. When you sit down and talk about gun control or charter schools or whatever, all those issues, it's impossible to have politicians actually vote their conscience when they're all unequivocally conflicted because of the fund raising necessities they have and the amount of money they take. Until you have campaign finance reform and term limits, we're dealing with a whole group of elected officials who are incapable of making any independent and honest decisions. So McCain, Bradley, I'll vote for either one of them. I'll vote for any politician that's going to sign the dotted line to get the money lenders out of the temple. I think that if you look at the 13,000 registered lobbyists in Washington, what chance do you or I have of having a voice in government unless you're willing to write a big check? Because that's what all those guys are doing. I'll tell you from my conservation battles down in Florida. The entire sugar industry in Florida, which is destroying the Everglades, they have one business. Their business is not growing sugar. Their business is paying off every politician that they can see simply so that they can continue with a subsidy that does nothing but take money out of every Americans pocket and put it in theirs. Q: You were close to getting that legislation to go your way, weren't you? Paul Tudor Jones: Right. And they spent forty some-odd-million dollars to fight us. Forty million dollars that they probably got through some extraordinarily inequitable and unfair and offensive subsidy that they have done an excellent job of paying off every politician in Congress for. Campaign finance for me is the key issue. It's funny, McCain is a great example. He's probably way too conservative for me, but I'd vote for the guy in a heart beat because there's no doubt in my mind that he more so than anyone would probably go in and attack the vested interests there in Washington that completely distort and destroy our political process. Q: Would you ever run for political office? Paul Tudor Jones: No. I've got a family and kids and I couldn't be away from them that much. Q: Let's play a word association game. I'll say a word and you say whatever comes to mind. Q: Technical analysis Paul Tudor Jones: Made well over half the money that I've made in my lifetime. Q: Fundamental Analysis Paul Tudor Jones: Made the rest. Q: Are you better at one or the other? Paul Tudor Jones: Probably technical analysis. Q: Market efficiency Paul Tudor Jones: No such thing. Q: Long Term Capital Management Paul Tudor Jones: Icarus. Q: Black Monday Paul Tudor Jones: It was like watching a natural disaster from the sidelines. I was intimately involved in that day, but the macro implications of what was happening overwhelmed any personal considerations that I had. Q: Warren Buffet Paul Tudor Jones: His aversion to paying taxes made him a great investor. Q: Kids Paul Tudor Jones: The most fun you'll ever have. Q: Environment Paul Tudor Jones: The second most fun you'll ever have. Q: The Internet Paul Tudor Jones: A wonderful delivery mechanism that's overhyped. Q: Day Traders Paul Tudor Jones: 95% losers. Q: The University of Virginia Paul Tudor Jones: The most balanced education a person can receive and I'm not talking about just academic education, but all the other touch points that go with that; character building, ethics, exposure, etc? Q: Wall Street Paul Tudor Jones: The last great frontier. I went there with nothing. You can go there with nothing and do whatever you want to do. Q: What do you think you'll be most remembered for? Paul Tudor Jones: I don't think anybody will remember me. Q: What do you hope you'll be remembered for? Paul Tudor Jones: I think Teddy Roosevelt's greatest legacy is the national parks system, so on a micro level anything that I could do to protect natural resources, I think, would be the best legacy that I could leave my kids. Q: If you were writing a story about Paul Tudor Jones, what one question would you ask him? Paul Tudor Jones: If you could do one thing differently, what would you do? Q: And what's the answer? Paul Tudor Jones: When you look at the wealth creation in the Internet in the past decade, it would have required me to literally completely change my stripes and move over in a different world from macro analysis and trading a whole variety of instruments to going into building a business in a brave new world in the Internet. So I look back and I see the wealth creation that we've seen the past three years of which we've fortunately, derivatively been able to enjoy here at Tudor because we have our whole Boston office that's dedicated towards private equity and that did an extraordinary job last year. But I guess, everyone that works on Wall Street today, particularly given our industry reliance on computers, knowing that that entire explosion occurred right under your nose, everyone has got to say, 'My gosh, what if eight or 10 years ago I had made a decision to completely focus and be in the middle of technology? Instead of sitting in front of a screen, what if I had gotten on a plane and gone and played the venture capital game out in California every day'? I'd argue that many of the people that benefited from it probably were in the right place at the right time and got very fortunate and there probably aren't but a handful of people that actually had the vision to go do it and the ones that actually did, I take my hat off to them and applaud. But I've always said, I'd just as soon be lucky as good and there are a whole variety of people that were just in the right place at the right time who did extraordinarily well and I'm happy for them. But I always do play the 'what if' game. What if you'd taken your full repertoire of talents and skills and been involved in that from day one? Could you have been Bill Gates or could you have been whatever empire builder there was?