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❤️ Reclaimed history! Walk to the White River & café❤️

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Cotter, AR
  • Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Bull Shoals-White River State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Buffalo National River
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Cotter

Located in Cotter, this vacation home is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from White River and 7 minutes from Crooked Creek. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Buffalo National River and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Big Creek Golf and Country Club.

What's nearby

  • Bull Shoals Lake - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock - 29 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Bull Shoals-White River State Park - 30 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Buffalo National River - 32 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Buffalo River State Park - 41 min drive - 41.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

❤️ Reclaimed history! Walk to the White River & café❤️

The Historic Cotter Presbyterian Church was built in 1914 and has been an iconic part of Cotter's downtown area ever since. The stained-glass windows are all original, as is the Bell in the Bell Tower! Our space is set up with the bedrooms downstairs and the kitchen/living area upstairs in the "sanctuary". There are plenty of beds for a group or a multi-family vacation. Come and stay in the Church for an experience like no other!!

The space
We wanted to preserve the history and beauty within this historic building and make it accessible to as many visitors as possible by listing it for groups or families after we finished the renovations. Come with your family & friends and enjoy a piece of history like no other! Cotter’s history was centered upon the Railroad which once included the Roundhouse and many other industries that utilized the nearby White River to service their customers. The Cotter Presbyterian Church was built in 1914 and served the town of Cotter for many years. In the early 80s the Church was renovated into office spaces that were used by a few businesses here in the town, to include the Chamber of Commerce. In 2018 a renovation to turn the Church into a residence began which brings us to 2020 where we stepped in to finish off what our friend had started. I (Jason) have some history with the Church, as I worked in one of the offices for a short time while I was in High School here in Cotter back in 1993. So when our friend approached us with the opportunity to continue the renovation on the Church, we jumped at the chance and were definitely up for the adventure!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jason & Kammi Nazarenko

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cotter Downtown Church walk to the River Spring!
❤️ Renovated church! Walk to the White River café❤️
❤️Cotter Downtown Church Walk to the river Spring!⛪️
❤️ Reclaimed history! Walk to the White River & café❤️ Cotter

❤️ Reclaimed history! Walk to the White River & café❤️ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

River fun!

The remodeled Church was done beautifully with great finishes, appliances and fabulous mattresses! The location was so convenient and walking to the river was quick easy and enjoyable. Plenty of room to hang out with your crowd at this VRBO! The hosts were easy to contact and readily responded!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The property is beautiful. The home was spotless!! The linens were fresh and the kitchen had everything we needed. The attention to detail was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warrick P., Renton

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing the White River

Amazing location and building!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a white river fishing trip

Very nice convenient place to stay. Excellent communication from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Awesome property and equally awesome hosts! No problems at all - would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R., College Station, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and unique property

This church turned vacation property was truly a joy to stay in. We came to town to visit extended family. Our family of 6 was unbelievably comfortable in the house and the huge upstairs was a perfect gathering spot for our family and guests to hang out in. It was beautiful, spacious, welcoming, centrally located and exceeded all of our expectations. My kids even got to ring the church bells! We will definitely plan to stay here on future trips to Cotter! 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place to stay close to the White River. Absolutely beautiful!!!

Place has loads of charm and beauty. Very clean. Would recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

This home was beautiful and unique! Had a great time. Ultra clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful unique rental

This has to be the most unique property that we have ever stayed in. Perfect for a large gathering. So much room to spread out in. We had such an enjoyable time and I love how the living area retained the sanctuary of the church. Even the town seems so quiet and peaceful. We were there for our son’s wedding so we didn’t have time to fish but hear the trout fishing is great. The river is definitely beautiful. The hosts were awesome!!! Quick response time and provided so many extras. Can’t express how much we loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth H., College Station, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place for friendship

We had 5 couples together to go fishing for 5 days. The “sanctuary” upstairs was so perfect to cook, eat, and visit. Huge dining table for 16 people. The kitchen was really nice with a great island. The stained glass windows, original ceiling, and woodwork were gorgeous. A fireplace in the corner works very well. Downstairs are 5 bedrooms ranging from pretty small to large. Two full bathrooms were easily used by making the large one for the females and the Smaller one for the guys. Jason and Kammi responded quickly and were very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place!

We had a great time at the Presby Church and loved the place. Such a cool place. Jason and Kammi were great hosts! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Perfect location, swimming hole right down the street, close to both white and buffalo rivers, bullshoals and norfolk lakes, great little grocrey store nearby very reasonable. Only thing I thought its an old church so the upstairs was echo-y when you wear hearing aids like some of us did, its hard to hear anyone, some addl rugs may help that. But it was beautiful, beds comfy, could of used a dresser vs. living out of suitcase. Owners were wonderful, very nice. We would stay there again..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property.

Great property for a group.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie F., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in a one of a kind, beautifully renovated property

Had a wonderful stay in this beautifully renovated church - plenty of space for the 6 of us to spread out - easy walk to the river park
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021