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The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio

Mountain View vacation home with kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Mountain View

In Mountain View .You'll find The Old Mill and Brickshy's Backstreet Theater within a 15-minute walk of this Mountain View vacation home. Stone County Courthouse and City Park Stone Ampitheater are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Old Mill - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brickshy's Backstreet Theater - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stone County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Ozark Highlands Theater - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Spah Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wing Shack & Cheeseburger Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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

The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio

A giraffe in Arkansas? That's right! This style of stone architecture gained popularity in the Great Depression era as locals utilized plentiful sandstone as an affordable material for construction. The various shades and shapes of stones, along with trademark wide mortar strips, created the “giraffe” pattern of these exteriors, giving them the nickname Giraffe houses. This Arkansas gem has been lovingly modernized and welcomes you to Mountain View for a true Ozark experience.

This 950 sq ft home has been completely updated while paying homage to its' roots. The two small bedrooms feature queen beds with memory foam mattresses along with additional sleeping for two on the sleeper sofa in the living room. The kitchen is stocked with the basics for preparing your meals at home and is open to a seating room that adjoins the living area. The split bathroom has an open vanity area and a connected but separate space with the tub/shower combo and toilet. There is also a large utility/laundry room with washer and dryer for guest use. Just outside the back door you'll find a completely fenced back yard with firepit.

What we provide-
~linens and towels
~cookware and serving ware
~kitchen basics
~soap and shampoo
~starter kit of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and garbage bags
~the coffeemaker is a standard drip machine, filters provided
~firewood- BYO kindling

The Local Giraffe is right on Main Street just past Court Square. While it is technically walkable to the square, the lack of sidewalks leads us to recommend the very short drive to park. That said, you can easily walk to Tommy's Famous Pizza from the house, and we highly recommend their pizza or bbq ribs! There are other houses visible from this property and it does sit right on Main Street. You may hear a bit of road noise, especially during busier parts of the day.

Behind the house is a large shop, where we house our vacation rental storage, laundry, and basic operations. You may see us drive past to access the building as we come and go during the day to get supplies, but traffic is minimal. If you need something or just want to say hi, just wave!

Rental Rules

~Primary guest must be age 25 or older

~Check in is 4:00 PM-10PM / Check out is 11:00 AM

~No Smoking in or near the Cabin

~Dogs are allowed, with Pet Fee (max 2 dogs, $50 fee)

~No loud noise or parties

~Absolutely no UTV's, ATV’s, Trailers, or Campers allowed

~Number of guests cannot exceed the maximum occupancy as stated in the listing

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,195 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

362023

Frequently asked questions

Does The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio to downtown Mountain View?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Mountain View.

The Local Giraffe ~ w/ firepit, convenient locatio Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JK K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It’s in a great location—close to town, restaurants, and plenty of entertainment options. The house was very well furnished and had everything we needed. The kitchen was especially nice and well equipped for cooking meals. The beds were comfortable, and the privacy-fenced backyard was a great bonus. We loved spending evenings around the fire pit. Overall, a wonderful place to stay—highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little house. The beds were comfy and felt very safe. The road made it a bit loud but nothing awful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

W L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Local Giraffe did not disappoint!

Extremely clean and well-appointed property! Very comfortable beds and furniture. The outdoor space was private and fully fenced for the dogs. We enjoyed spending time around the firepit. The home was just a few blocks from the court square and it was convenient to anywhere we wanted to go. Communication with the Host was easy-breezy. I am looking forward to spening time at other Fireside Retreats propefties!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised!

We stayed at the giraffe house in March '25 for the Bluegrass festival. It was very clean and neat. There's a cute fire pit out back where you can sit and relax. All of the basics are in n the house and even some coffee, which I really appreciated. It was so close to downtown too and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025