Ozark Mountain Paradise - Greek Ferry Lake - Moon Shadow Lodge
About this lodge
Nestled in Greers Ferry Lake, this attractive lodge for $519 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. The perfect escape from civilization ... Moon Shadow Lodge is set deep in a primeval forest ... mystical and magical in all four seasons ... perfect for friends ... lovers ... honeymooners ... family reunions ... church groups ... business associates ... film makers and nature lovers. The Lodge is set between two cascading waterfalls that flow into Water Step Cove after every rain. It is surrounded by a gated wilderness of 250 private acres and rises out of the ground on a solid foundation of Ozark native stone with white cedar logs and huge insulated picture windows framing a panoramic view of our beautiful Greers Ferry Lakefront. Here is where you can find Seclusion, Tranquility, Luxury, Adventure and Excitement in our Enchanted Emerald Forest! With 2800 square feet of interior floor space and 1800 square feet of decks and covered breezeways ... the Lodge has a total of 4600 square feet of enjoyable spaces ... like a giant treehouse. Greers Ferry Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the Ozark Mountains ... spread across two counties in north central Arkansas ... with pristine waters for swimming, skiing, scuba diving and world class fishing, ON THE ROAD TO PARADISE Your adventure begins the moment you turn left off scenic Alum Cave Road and arrive at the gated entrance to the Cascadia Wilderness ... framing an incredible view of Greers Ferry Lake ... 500 feet (50 stories) below ... with the Ozark Mountain Highlands rising in the distance. After passing through the gate you will descend down the terraces of Cascadia Pass ... through one mile of jungle like terrain ... winding slopes with panoramic views ... until you arrive at Moon Shadow Lodge and Water Step Cove ... a remote paradise ... a 5 Star operation ... check out our reviews since we opened for business in 2016. The Cascadia Wilderness is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and four wheeling with a network of woodland trails to explore ... along the lake ... through mountain passes ... and deep down in shady hollows ... put on a bandana ... and follow the trails ...in any season you will have a blast. Be safe and respect the forest! Why travel overseas when you can enjoy an exotic and luxurious waterfront lodge... near the center of the USA! Disappear into the emerald forests of the Ozark Mountains ... hide out in the Arkansas Highlands ... remote, relaxing, luxurious and fun. The calming effect is amazing!! Become one with Nature! Enjoy the blazing summer sunsets, scarlet moonlights and stellar constellations ... listen to an incredible chorus of birds, insects, whispering winds, rustling leaves, lapping waves and trickling waters. On a clear night you should turn off the lights ... sit on the deck and enjoy the sensations. On a stormy night you can often just turn off the lights to watch a spectacular lightning show over the lake ... and then go hiking with a camera the next morning to check out the waterfalls. With a good camera, some good hiking or climbing shoes, a backpack, bug spray and a tall walking stick ... you will completely forget about your smart phone or tablet! The Lodge is nestled deep in a hollow between mountain and lake ... with a heavenly place to swim, fish, dive, boat ... or just relax on a big flat rock to catch the brilliant sunsets lighting up the sky. On either side of Water Step Cove lies Moon Shadow Beach ... with a beautiful view of Sugarloaf Island National Trail rising out of the lake to the east ... and the brilliant sunsets that slowly disappear behind Choctaw Ridge to the west. The soft shale beach is interspersed with stacks of wide flat rocks making it easy to step or dive into the clear blue water. Instead of sea shells ... here you can hunt for magical "Aetites," the Greek word for Eaglestones. These unusual looking stones ... a mixture of iron, sand and clay ... were once rented as magic amulets to pregnant ladies by sorcerers in ancient pagan times to protect their unborn child from the evil demoness with many names ... such as Lilith or Gello. Some stones are quite interesting, beautiful and useful as ashtrays or baby shower gifts. The pictures fail to fully illustrate the beauty of the Lodge and it's incredible setting ... so we created a face book page for "Moon Shadow Lodge" where you can go to learn more about this special place ... or share photographs and post stories about your exotic experience in this Ozark Mountain Paradise. A prior world record Walleye was caught not far from the Lodge ... and below the John F. Kennedy Dam on the Little Red River you will find world record Trout! To learn more about the lake check out this site: http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/water-activities/lakes-rivers/lake.aspx?id=7 Our goal is to make your stay unforgettable ... and if you find it difficult to leave ... we have 3 acre lots for sale on Paradise Lane and smaller lots on Alum Cave Road ... all with panoramic views of the lake, the mountains and the forest. Check out the map. I would be more than happy to take you on a tour. Scenic Points: Ozark Mountain Highlands Greers Ferry Lake Sugarloaf Island National Trail Choctaw and Sugarloaf Marinas Alum Cave & Panoramic Overlook Moon Shadow Beach Waterstep Cove Palisades Ridge Four Wheeler Trails White River Buffalo National River Little Red River Cadron Creek Persimmon Ridge Golf Club Mountain Ranch Golf Club The Moon Shadow Lodge is located about 70 miles north of Little Rock, Arkansas in Van Buren County ... and roughly 15 miles from the county seat of Clinton ... site of the National Chuck Wagon Races.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Greers Ferry Lake, AR
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(141 Reviews)
5.0
Great
5.0
This cabin is an awesome getaway at the bottom of a hillside forest. Switchback roads required to get in, but we had two two wheel drive vehicles handle it with no issue. One a Cadillac car. Between the basement game room, canoes, walks up the mountain and along the shore, October playoff baseball, campfire, and good food we planned and bought before getting there- we never left. Dugan was super responsive.
House is great. Bathrooms and big walk in showers are great, with blow up mattresses this house could sleep 20. I’m sure this is a Great Lake house in the summer with the water just yards away.
5.0
The owner is amazing, he picked a beautiful piece of lake front property to build a rustic luxury huge cabin, arguably one of the most beautiful homes on the lake, pool table downstairs, a two story fireplace to cuddle up on any floor. A gorgeous wrap around deck, cozy beds, gourmet kitchen, I mean if u didn’t go outside you would have sn amazing vacation but go outside and sit on back porch and look at the lake!! Walk down to the beach and stroll around, it’s all yours !! Be sure to ask for property map, he has all the private trails and points of interest marked on it for you to explore!! It’s a huge piece of land. A week stay and you could not see everything!! The beach access was gorgeous with so many different spots to sunbathe on the rocky cliffs or watch the stars at nite !! We loved this place. Loved it
5.0
This place is amazing. The photos do not do it justice. As a realtor I would suggest that the owner invest in some professional photos. No doubt this place would stay booked!! There is a beautiful private cove that we spend most of our time in with the kids. The water activities and supplies were an extra bonus. There was plenty of space for our family of 7 with room to spare. The only thing is the store is a good distance away so definitely write a grocery list and prepare for the days ahead. The drive down is a little nerve wracking. We are from the very flat state of Louisiana. Lol. So I was extremely nervous driving my Yukon down the gravel road with the mountain slopes and loose gravel. I wouldn’t suggest it in a car unless you are familiar with how to drive down that type of terrain. We would no doubt stay again and definitely recommend this place to anyone!!
10.0
We loved this property, it was our 2nd time there in 5 years. Plenty of room for everybody and a great spot on the lake, highly recommend!
5.0
We loved this property, it was our 2nd time there in 5 years. Plenty of room for everybody and a great spot on the lake, highly recommend!
10.0
We had a fantastic time at Moonshadow Lodge! Our party included 5 teens and an eight year old. The property was very clean and had everything we could need…we cooked every night and grilled. The kids loved fishing off the property and caught bass, bream, sun perch, and catfish. They also had a blast canoeing and kayaking, swimming, hiking Turtle Trail, and playing pool, ping pong and football. We took a couple days and went trout fishing on the Little Red River and limited out on rainbow trout. We also rented a pontoon boat and took the kids tubing! The view from the lodge is just beautiful! Great responsiveness and communication from the owner and we never had any issues! The kids had an absolute blast and we would rent this place again in a heartbeat! Thanks for sharing this beautiful place!
10.0
Fabulous time. Beautiful property right on the lake. Stocked with everything you need and then some. Definitely need a 4 wheel drive getting in and out! We had a blast!!
5.0
We had a fantastic time at Moonshadow Lodge! Our party included 5 teens and an eight year old. The property was very clean and had everything we could need…we cooked every night and grilled. The kids loved fishing off the property and caught bass, bream, sun perch, and catfish. They also had a blast canoeing and kayaking, swimming, hiking Turtle Trail, and playing pool, ping pong and football. We took a couple days and went trout fishing on the Little Red River and limited out on rainbow trout. We also rented a pontoon boat and took the kids tubing! The view from the lodge is just beautiful! Great responsiveness and communication from the owner and we never had any issues! The kids had an absolute blast and we would rent this place again in a heartbeat! Thanks for sharing this beautiful place!
5.0
Fabulous time. Beautiful property right on the lake. Stocked with everything you need and then some. Definitely need a 4 wheel drive getting in and out! We had a blast!!
10.0
The house was great. The decor was warm and the views were spectacular. The road getting there was a little rough so 4 wheel drive is recommended especially in the winter.
5.0
The house was great. The decor was warm and the views were spectacular. The road getting there was a little rough so 4 wheel drive is recommended especially in the winter.
5.0
Moon Shadow Lodge is everything described, and more. The location is amazing - a peaceful lake cove with a walkable gorgeous lakeshore on either side. The water was low enough for us to walk up and down naturally-formed steps of sparkling granite, discover intricate rock formations and enjoy breathtaking views of lake, trees, and sky. We turned all the lights off at night and immersed ourselves in the starlight sky. The spirit of the place really shines through!
And in the middle of pristine nature, we had a "five star" experience in a wonderfully-designed and appointed lake house. The kitchen is the best equipped we've experienced in a rental, with top of the line appliances, cookware and gadgets. It was a pleasure to leisurely cook our meals while taking in the views. The details of the house made it really special, with original wood and stone everywhere. But the bathrooms really take the cake. We felt like we were at a spa, excellent showers with intricate stone work and beautiful everything else in the room. The jacuzzi tub for two is the bomb!
Finally, Dugan the owner was a wonderful host. Totally accessible by text and phone, which was great because the house is very secluded so it made us very comfortable to know that we could reach him at any time.
Moon Shadow Lodge is a great romantic getaway, but it's really set up perfectly for families with three separate floors and a lot of private spaces.
Thank you, Dugan, for sharing your amazing retreat with us and being a great host!
10.0
Enjoyed staying at this property for a wedding this past weekend. Will stay again!
5.0
Enjoyed staying at this property for a wedding this past weekend. Will stay again!
5.0
The house is great! It fit our three generations of family perfectly; a suite upstairs for parents, a grandparents room on the main floor so minimal stairs to climb and a kids/game room down below. Great view and direct access to the lake. Interesting drive down to it, best done with four-wheel drive. Dugan was the best host we’ve ever stayed with and we’ve stayed in many vacation homes. Read everything on the website and you won’t be disappointed
5.0
Love this place!
The house is great! It fit our three generations of family perfectly; a suite upstairs for parents, a grandparents room on the main floor so minimal stairs to climb and a kids/game room down below. Great view and direct access to the lake. Interesting drive down to it, best done with four-wheel drive. Dugan was the best host we’ve ever stayed with and we’ve stayed in many vacation homes. Read everything on the website and you won’t be disappointed
8.0
Great property with plenty to do!
4.0
Great property with plenty to do!
4.0
Excellent spot!
Great property with plenty to do!
5.0
We had all of our kids and grandkids come stay for a whole week and everything was perfect. Dugan was great as well!
5.0
Awesome property and a great host!!
We had all of our kids and grandkids come stay for a whole week and everything was perfect. Dugan was great as well!
5.0
Fabulous place for a family getaway - enjoyed the cabin and lake and hiking etc. our second tiime An
Everything has worked very well each time I rented - Mr Dugan ( as my grands say) is easy and available to communicate. It’s a beautiful place!!
5.0
Moon Shadow was one of the best lake houses we have stayed in. The house was super clean and well stocked. The area was beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better house and location on the lake. Very secluded but still has internet access. Fishing was great also even though it was super windy and rainy most of our trip.
5.0
Great host loved the property!
5.0
We Love the property it is definitely backwoods we all drove 4WD so it wasn’t a big deal to us!
Great host loved the property!
5.0
Relaxing escape
Moon Shadow was one of the best lake houses we have stayed in. The house was super clean and well stocked. The area was beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better house and location on the lake. Very secluded but still has internet access. Fishing was great also even though it was super windy and rainy most of our trip.
4.0
The house was great once we got to it, but the road to get to it off of Alum Cave Road was a little scary. We were fine in my husbands truck so we left our other vehicles at the venue (the Barn at Greers Ferry Lake) to go back and forth.
4.0
house was great
The house was great once we got to it, but the road to get to it off of Alum Cave Road was a little scary. We were fine in my husbands truck so we left our other vehicles at the venue (the Barn at Greers Ferry Lake) to go back and forth.
5.0
Words and pictures do not do it justice! You have to see and experience it for yourself to truly appreciate the beauty of this peaceful property. Even our two teen boys loved it!
Dugan was an amazing host and from the very start gave us all the information we would need to arrive, settle in and make the most of our stay.
Whether it was hiking along the shore, on trails through the trees, canoeing on the lake or just relaxing with a book in one of the many vantage points from which you can enjoy the scenery and sounds of nature, you really cannot go wrong booking this property!
5.0
I’ve stayed in many cabins, and this by far was the best. The property has well water, but the owner has gone above and beyond to provide filtered water for his patrons. There is also an ice machine…it really is the little things that make a stay perfect! The only suggestion I have is to put a queen bed in the dungeon room and move the bunk beds into the game room. We had three families stay, and one had to sleep on the bunk beds. We would make this our annual trip if that was changed. I loved every aspect!
5.0
Heavenly Retreat
Words and pictures do not do it justice! You have to see and experience it for yourself to truly appreciate the beauty of this peaceful property. Even our two teen boys loved it!
Dugan was an amazing host and from the very start gave us all the information we would need to arrive, settle in and make the most of our stay.
Whether it was hiking along the shore, on trails through the trees, canoeing on the lake or just relaxing with a book in one of the many vantage points from which you can enjoy the scenery and sounds of nature, you really cannot go wrong booking this property!
5.0
The Lake
I’ve stayed in many cabins, and this by far was the best. The property has well water, but the owner has gone above and beyond to provide filtered water for his patrons. There is also an ice machine…it really is the little things that make a stay perfect! The only suggestion I have is to put a queen bed in the dungeon room and move the bunk beds into the game room. We had three families stay, and one had to sleep on the bunk beds. We would make this our annual trip if that was changed. I loved every aspect!
5.0
Wow! This property exceeded our expectations! We're always looking for properties that allow for exploring while also providing the level of comfort we prefer! This place had that and then some! Bring your mountain bikes and climbing legs to get the full experience. Start to finish Dugan was an exceptional host. We will definitely be back when the weather's warmer, and we can play in the water after riding bikes.
5.0
Wow! Didn't see another soul for 3 days!
Wow! This property exceeded our expectations! We're always looking for properties that allow for exploring while also providing the level of comfort we prefer! This place had that and then some! Bring your mountain bikes and climbing legs to get the full experience. Start to finish Dugan was an exceptional host. We will definitely be back when the weather's warmer, and we can play in the water after riding bikes.
5.0
This booking is a great place to get away from the day to day and reconnect with the family. The drive down to the cabin is breathtaking. The view from the lodge is amazing. We could ask for nothing more from a booking. This particular weekend just happened to be the worst winter storm of the season but we still had a great time an adventure that will not soon be forgotten. Mr. King is a one of a kind hoist he was extremely attentive. He went above and beyond to ensure we were enjoying his lodge. This community and the people that live there is a rare find. With all you see wrong on tv and social media these days. This community came together to help strangers no questions asked. They are the people that make this Country the best place in the world to live. Thanks to everyone in this great and gracious community. See y’all this summer.
5.0
What an adventure
This booking is a great place to get away from the day to day and reconnect with the family. The drive down to the cabin is breathtaking. The view from the lodge is amazing. We could ask for nothing more from a booking. This particular weekend just happened to be the worst winter storm of the season but we still had a great time an adventure that will not soon be forgotten. Mr. King is a one of a kind hoist he was extremely attentive. He went above and beyond to ensure we were enjoying his lodge. This community and the people that live there is a rare find. With all you see wrong on tv and social media these days. This community came together to help strangers no questions asked. They are the people that make this Country the best place in the world to live. Thanks to everyone in this great and gracious community. See y’all this summer.
5.0
We are well traveled, so it is quite difficult to impress us, that said-We are beyond impressed with the surrounding property, the home, Dugan (The owner.) and with the beauty of this special place. It is paradise! Although there are numerous tv’s there-we never even turned one on. We did a ton of exploring and hiking. Sitting on the deck, grilling and looking out over the peaceful lake. A lot of bonding time.
Our host Dugan was attentive, gracious and friendly. Not just a super host, but a super duper host.
We can’t wait to return! We already miss Moon Shadow!!
5.0
Heaven on earth
We are well traveled, so it is quite difficult to impress us, that said-We are beyond impressed with the surrounding property, the home, Dugan (The owner.) and with the beauty of this special place. It is paradise! Although there are numerous tv’s there-we never even turned one on. We did a ton of exploring and hiking. Sitting on the deck, grilling and looking out over the peaceful lake. A lot of bonding time.
Our host Dugan was attentive, gracious and friendly. Not just a super host, but a super duper host.
We can’t wait to return! We already miss Moon Shadow!!
5.0
We loved our weekend, cabin getaway! It was accommodating for all ages! It was the perfect, low key, relaxing time we needed!
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Greers Ferry Lake?
The average price for a rental in Greers Ferry Lake is $203 per night. This rental is $316 above the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ozark Mountain Paradise - Greek Ferry Lake - Moon Shadow Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ozark Mountain Paradise - Greek Ferry Lake - Moon Shadow Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Ozark Mountain Paradise - Greek Ferry Lake - Moon Shadow Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ozark Mountain Paradise - Greek Ferry Lake - Moon Shadow Lodge?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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