Yesterday at 7:11 PM
Phil,
I went on my recon ride today.
Unfortunately, when I visited the “Harmony Mountain Retreat” I must say that it was a solid mile and a half of gravel/rock/dirt road. (See Pics). To make it short, I would not bring a group here because the ride in and out every day would be dusty if dry and very messy if wet. Also it is miles from the many amenities a larger town would offer. Also the entry driveway is pretty narrow and I’m not sure all the folks that trailer in would have adequate parking without parking on the grass. It does have a fire pit and a lot of outside area, and I think it would be a great venue if you were on four wheels every day.
PARKING LOT
ROAD IN
ENTRY TO HARMONY
I called the "Flippin Nickel LLC Cabins", the place I liked, and they only have three cabins, so I didn't even go by there.
I also checked out the “Buffalo Outdoor Center”. They had several cabins but all seemed to be spread out, but they may be worth a look.
I checked out the local motels and cabins in Jasper, most of the hotels were closed down and the “Arkansas House” seemed old and cramped for parking. Some locals told me that the “Dogwood Campground” just north of Jasper has cabins. I rode through there and they seemed very small and it is also hilly with a gravel drive although just off the main road.
Then I went to Harrison and looked at the hotels in town: I drove by but did not stop at:
Super 8 by Windam
Quality Inn Harrison
Holiday Inn Express
Hampton Inn Harrison
Family Budget Inn
Hotel Seville
Of all these I found the Hotel Seville interesting because it is the only one not on the main highway through town. It is downtown and very old (1929) but did offer covered parking which would be great for the bikes. Of the newer hotels I thought the Quality Inn looked best, but you can google each if interested and see for yourself.
I intended to go check out “Buffalo Outfitters” in St. Joe which is a cabin resort but I started to run out of daylight and headed home from Harrison. It is also remotely located.
Simply from a logistical standpoint, I would locate in town. Food, Fuel, Groceries, Shopping, Cell and Wi-Fi service, etc. would sell me. That being said, I know it is very nice out in the woods to be able to gather outside and drink and tell lies!
So that is what I know, whatever you decide on a venue is OK with me. Mindy and I will be there barring something unforeseen regardless of location, even if you want to return to the Eureka area. If you choose to put the location question up for discussion on the forum, feel free to copy and paste any of this information that you choose.
I’ll keep an eye on the forum thread you started, but, let me know for sure when we decide on a location and I will be happy to lay out routes from there.
Thanks, Lonnie
VRBO is bike friendly and more importantly, clean. 
I picked check-in on Wednesday the 7th and check-out Monday the 12th. The weather this year was awesome around that time. And it is booked pretty solid the prior week. I think the following week is the dreaded macramé festival. 
It would definitely be nice to have a kitchen/stove.
