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Camping and other lodging next to Diamonds State Park. Lodging options include B&B in a log home, cabins, tipis. Activities include fishing, paddleboats, kayaks, petting zoo, water slide, picnicking, and horseshoes.
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I am torn about this property. We stayed 2 nights in the large cabin and there are pros and cons. The owners are nice enough, and the nightly gem hunt for the kids is a big hit. I liked being able to canoe and fish in the river, and the closeness to the Crater of Diamonds park can't be beat. Any place that is pet friendly is a plus in our book, and it was great to be able to bring our dog along. However, both nights we were awaken by mice. We would have to put any plastic bags in our suitcase and zip it up or the mice would get in it and make noise. My wife woke up the second night and there was a mouse on the nightstand next to her. And the cabin we stayed in was next to the animal pen and the roosters would start crowing at 5am every morning and go on for about an hour. We understood this is "rustic" living so we didn't complain, but I'm not sure we would stay again. They have a beautiful piece of property, but it is run down and nobody that we met there seemed thrilled by their lodging. The grass was overgrown and the place looked bad. I guess what I'm saying is there are good and bad things about it, but it could be so much better with a little money and effort.
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Date of stay: June 2015Trip type: Traveled with family
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Recently got back from a family trip to Diamond John's. Stayed Friday through Sunday. Rooms were clean and the service was great. Please understand this isn't really a hotel - it's a cabin(s) you can rent at a camp sight.
It's rustic and secluded and convieniently located near a river and Crater of Diamonds state park. The proprietors make a special effort to take care of kids staying on the sight with a special nighttime 'gem hunt' that my 2 & 4 year old loved. I would stay there again.
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Date of stay: June 2015
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Note that the big cabin is near the 'aviary' and the peacocks are noisy at night
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Cabin has a good a/c window unit, basic accommodations, clean enough but more flies than I have ever seen at any campsite. Couldn't figure out where all the flies were coming from. Gem hunt - bring your own flashlights as he said he didn't think he had enough. Overall though the kids seem to really have fun, and that's what counts.
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Date of stay: May 2015
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Property very run down would almost dangerous on some places. Mold in the bathroom dust mine is all over the fans floors hadn't been swept in a long time. The owners are very friendly but it looks like maintenance hasn't been done in a long time not worth $135 a night. The setting is spectacular Open Fields water access beautiful sitting areas. Needs an infusion of cash and TLC
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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this place is so worn down the tepees were completly tore up, are cabin haf been sprayed for flys not long before we got there as soon as i walked inside it cought my breath and i had to step back out to ever breath when i ask the the Lady what they sprayed she lied for a good while saying not til i walked back in and seen the dead flys laying all over the floor then she finally told me they had spayed for flys we had to set out side amongest the live flys sweaming everywere inorder for the cabin to air out before we could go in for about 45 mins the river was verylow and full of debree. there were no animals as they had said for the kids to enjoy, after we finally got setted in and started cooking the air conditioner quite here it is 102degrees and i have all my kids there wife and 3 small grandbabys. the owner could not get it fixed said we would just have to prop the bathroom door open to get air i ask him if i could get a discount he ask me what i thought it should be when i started explaining to him all the things that was wrong with the place and about the flys and the run down bad of the place i told him i i think it would be resenible to get half my money back he dint even now his wife had charged me $185 for 1 night he after a long talk he finally agreed to give me half my money back but said just think you got paid to sweep up the dead flys. this place is run down bad it is notting as the site shows worse experance ever Kim D.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip:Â dont go here
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Website not representative of cabins. Teepees were torn and falling down. Rive is blocked by fallen trees so you cannot fish or kayak. We booked a cabin for three nights. Stayed first night only because we had a pet and it was late evening when we got in. Floors are "soft", need replaced. Bathroom door was missing about 1/4 of bottom - looked like a dog or something ripped through it. Shower handle was just sitting on it, fell off in my hand. Contact paper on shower walls was pealing off, sink faucets handles were loose and the toilet handle stuck letting the water run if you didn't jiggle it. Pillows were old and flat and were only on one of three beds. A raid bug fume had been set off earlier in the day, can was still sitting on ledge in cabin.
Only upside was the cabin was clean.
Ruined our whole vacation staying there. Plus she does not offer refunds if you don't cancel 5 days before stay and does not give back partial payment if you check out early so we lost all our money on the rental.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Me and my husband had a very relaxing few days here. We stayed in the largest cabin (which was all that was available at the time) , I forget the name of the cabin. We brought our cat with us, which most places don’t accept. Don’t expect the Hilton but, do expect a laid back, clean, beautiful, quiet, rustic place to relax at. The bed was super comfy!! Something you don’t find a lot at hotels,cabins,etc.. Owners were sweet and welcoming being we got in at 3:30ish in the morning. Yes, they need updating which seems to be going on while still renting out to customers. The hot tubs aren’t working and there’s only dogs and cats to play with/pet which was fine with us. We went diamond hunting (Before going to the mine, John paid for us to meet with and learn from one of the premiere diamond hunters and his wife in the area (Al and his wife, Alberta) on how to find diamonds. While at Al’s, we also got to meet and chat with Shirley Strawn, who found a 3.3 carat flawless diamond at the mine. We also went check out Board Camp’s Paranormal experience as well as took in all the beautiful scenery in the area. All in all, we will return to this charming,rustic getaway to visit our newfound friends..the owners, Claire and John. :). And to explore the beautiful state of Arkansas some more.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you love the outdoors and aren’t too picky, this is the place for you! It’s as rustic as can...
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We found this place online and based on the photos on their website, we thought it would be a really nice place and right outside of Crater of Diamonds State Park. It was dark when we got there. The first thing we saw upon entering were snakeskins. Seeing as how the door would not lock and barely closed, we moved the folding bed in front of the door. We discovered hundreds of dead bugs and wasps under and in the folding bed. There was no cell service, the free wi fi internet was a lie. There was none. My bf had stepped outside and our dog started growling at the food bowl. There was a mouse crawling out of the wall moving to the food bowl. Later there was a mouse running over the head of the bed and later on again, there was a mouse running directly over the bed on the beam. There was mouse poop in the bed, and one of the windows had a whole corner broken out and they tried to duct tape it back together but it had fallen out and there was a hole there. It was freezing in there. They had two small portable heaters. When we went up the next morning to check out at the office, they wouldn't answer. We had to call several times to finally get through. The man answered the phone and was a complete jerk. He said it was to be expected when you camp by the river. WE WEREN'T camping! It was a CABIN! And even when we DO camp there are no snakes and mice in our tents! I had to get my bank involved to get my money back. In the daylight the whole property was run down. Nasty teepis, and a nasty outdoor hot tub with weird stuff in it. If there was a way to give this place negative stars I would do it. This place is a liability waiting to happen!
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Where else could you have owls hooting in very large pine trees right outside your cabin during a Full Moon?? It was Amazing! Even though it was only 8pm, the lady in the next cabin was annoyed and came out with her flashlight and tried to chase them away. I enjoyed the owls anyway and the overall peacefulness of being in the country. I recommend this place to anyone who isn't afraid to stay in a cabin that isn't perfect. And for the record, the only bug I saw during my 2 night stay was one fly. The cabin had a bathroom with walk-in shower, Internet, TV, refrigerator, air & heat. The owners are very friendly and there's lots of room on the property to explore along the river. The only complaint I had was the ornery lady next door : )
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Date of stay: October 2022
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What a place! We were the 3rd couple to leave early in a day! In it's time, this would be paradise but it is in terrible shape, hot tubs were a disgusting mess and no water. We had hoped to spend some time kayaking and fishing, uh, no way! The inside of our cabin and dirty and in much need of repair. The teepees were moldy to say the least! A huge disappointment!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Yes, you can bring your pet if you stay in a cabin or a tent. They do not like you leaving your pet there though if you journey out for any amount of time. There are also many other animals on the premises that your pet may not like. My dog didn't particularly care for the peacocks screaming at all hours of the day and night and she really didn't like the mice running around the cabin. I know all pets are different, just something to think about.
There are more places to choose from in the Murfreesboro area.
PRICE RANGE
$112 - $112 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
diamond john`s riverside retreat hotel murfreesboro
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Diamond Glamping
LOCATION
United StatesArkansasMurfreesboro
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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