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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Fort Smith, AR
  • Baptist Health-Fort Smith
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Fort Smith Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Smith

Heart of Fort Smith.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Clayton House with a stay here. Fort Smith Convention Center and Baptist Health-Fort Smith are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Baptist Health-Fort Smith - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Riverfront Amphitheater - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nara Chicken - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok

Once upon a midnight dreary, in my quest for lodging, weary,
I stumbled upon a house, peculiar and eerie,
With ebony floors that creaked and croaked,
A grand old clock that tick-tocked and joked.

Four bedrooms, where the bizarre did dwell,
A dining room with tales to tell,
A kitchen that conjured culinary spells,
Two bathrooms, where the ordinary rebelled.

Pet friendly, (no werewolfs), balcony and front porch, washer and dryer.

We invite you inside to share a bite of vampiric fantasy. This home has stood for generations in the downtown Fort Smith area and you can be a part of that legacy.

The Large bay window in the bridal chamber is the perfect perch to watch the victims, I mean people pass by.

The giant dinner chamber will provide ample room for the entire coven to bond over a warm meal.

The young can teeth on the bunnies in our forest room.

perhaps the Victorian era calls to some sense of nostalgia for some. this room features a second story balcony with a park view.

the kitchen is perfectly suited for the preparation of any delights or indulgence.

we welcome you to our little paradise.

Property manager

Shayne Mckinney

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: There is a huge porch and a second floor balcony t

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We charge a pet fee and you must keep animals unde

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is a child safety gate under the stairs to b

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a huge porch and a second floor balcony t

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: 25
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Cherokee Casino Roland (11-min drive) and Choctaw Casino Too-Pocola (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok to downtown Fort Smith?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Fort Smith.

The vampire's den, downtown big house, pets ok Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fun time in a spook-tacular home. Thank you for having us in your home overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grabbed for Graduation

Came back to the Fort for our son's graduation, wanted a place big enough for our family to have space while celebrating his big day. A hotel would've not only been ridiculously expensive but there wouldn't have been room and privacy like what we got here. 3 loved the decor and hospitality of the hosts. Our dog loved it too!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Goth Aura

The family and I loved staying in Dracula’s house. He was a very gracious host. Lots of Easter Eggs to explore. Cold A/C and household supplies provided. Cool alley in the back to walk around.
I didn’t take any photos of the house 😢, but we did visit the gallows at Fort Smith which is a very short drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany L.

Liked: Cleanliness

If you love unique stays this is it!

We had fun, the kids and teens had mixed feelings about the decor but came around and didn’t want to leave by the time we left LOL! There were talks of “when I have my own house it will be this theme” on the way home. There were lots of interesting things to look at. Our host was very quick to answer any questions we had, especially when we had trouble with Verbo’s email instructions. The property is very close to downtown museums, restaurants, and stores within walking distance. The shared hot tub felt really good to relax in, it was stormy off and on our weekend stay so we didn’t spend too much time in it. Thank you for a great stay, we enjoyed our weekend get away that was super budget friendly for our family of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawson M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tooo much

Good time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

kyle j.

Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok...

The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but so is most of Fort Smith, so take that with a grain of salt. We never had anything dangerous happen to us, but the people looks rough walking around the neighborhood. The house was mostly clean. We went to use the baby bath and it was very gross inside. I also think the dark colors in the house make it feel less clean. The check in process was not seamless. I wasn't able to locate the check-in code or WIFI password on VRBO. However, Shayne was very attentive and answered his phone right away to help. Shanye was very nice and actually met my family at the property to help them get in before I arrived. Overall I would rate my experience as OK and if you need a place to stay while passing through fort smith I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant

The property is exactly as described! The host is lovely and very helpful. We were in Ft Smith for the symphony performance of Harry Potter to support our feiwnds who are violinists. An absolutely great time was had by all! We definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cogburn Bachelorette Party!!

We all had a blast. The house is amazing n very nice. Deff will be coming back. Or trying out some of there other property's.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

My adult kids and grandkids stayed here. Very central location and lots of “Easter eggs”. Had an absolutely great time. For out of towners, it’s a small town and quite a bit closes early.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the theme, and the hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Was exactly what it appears in the pics. Check in was smooth , owner was nearby to help with with the door code in 5 mins. Very clean and eveything worked just like it should. . Only suprise wa sthe hot tub is a shared space but i probably just missed dghat in the listing . Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay!! They have it decorated extremely unique.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Impressivesara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Theme , Great for family

2nd time we visited! my family absolutely loved it . Nice dining area for a gathering. The bedrooms are fabulous and the upstairs bathroom has one of the best showers ive ever experienced, both hot and excellent water pressure .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!!

Loved the house. Fun theme that everyone in our group loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Impressivesara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette and Wedding Shower

The Vampire Den was the perfect choice for my daughters pre wedding parties . The attention to detail, and convieces were exfeexcellent. .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette Night

The property was spectacularly spooky for our girls night, the decor was perfect and the amenities were up to par! Thank you for such a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vampire den stay

Me and my friends had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shayne is great! Top 5 places I’d recommend in the US.

Firstly, Shayne is an incredible host. He was responsive, considerate and you can tell how much effort went into this house! Secondly, I think Vampires Den is amazingly spot on! From the decor all throughout the house to the shower curtain, you felt like you were in Draculas house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vampire getaway

The house felt like going back in time to Dracula's era for a moment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

casondra k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house would be perfect for Halloween

It was clean and very cool I would love to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun, unique stay

We had a great stay in the vampire house. It was on theme throughout and the kids loved it. Shayne was a wonderful host. The neighborhood isn't great...it's on a really busy street without much around. But otherwise, wonderful and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying at the pirates den.

We all enjoyed the home. It was very unique and had a lot of attention to details. The air-conditioning was great. The beds all very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

House is fairly large and playful and whimsical. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of room

This is a large house that had plenty of room for my family of six. The owner was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A unique and fun experience

Such a fun themed house! We had a great stay. We loved the seperate air conditioners in the bedrooms so we could have it as cool as we wanted. Lots of neat decorations!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024