Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

I recently spent four nights at Beckham Creek Cave Lodge with a group of close friends, and it was incredible. The lodge itself is truly one-of-a-kind—luxurious, comfortable, and nestled right into the heart of a stunning cave. The natural beauty of the surroundings was breathtaking, with rugged, rewarding trails and peaceful, private grounds to explore. A special shoutout to Nate, the caretaker, who went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed while still giving us the space to relax and enjoy ourselves. His hospitality made a great trip even better. If you're looking for a unique, nature-filled getaway with a bit of adventure and a lot of comfort, Beckham Creek is the place. Can't recommend it enough!

I have stayed with my family at Beckham Creek Cave Lodge on three separate occasions. I feel like every time we have gone, our experience has only gotten better. There are several trails to walk, and the ATV tour was very exciting. The bedrooms and bathrooms are fantastic and the cave is a sight to behold. It runs cold in the cave, around 62 degrees Fahrenheit so bring warm clothes if you are cold natured. During the wet season, the cave will drip but it adds to the allure of staying in a cave. There is a disc golf course, and a private fishing pond. They also have a hammock hang out location right along the creek. There is an old “Indian Encampment” where natives resided which is a neat experience. They have recently added a shooting range as well. A few things to know - the acoustics of the cave do not muffle sound very well; check for ticks if you go hiking; cell phone service is minimal so know the code to enter the gates well before you arrive!

Really a very cool adventure! The structure of the lodge inside the cave is pretty phenomenal. It is very accommodating. It’s way back in the Arkansas sticks so you’ll want to take your food and beverage with you so you don’t have to leave the beauty of the grounds during your stay. My husband caught several fish in the catch/release pond. Lots of cool hiking trails. Hammock Haven was nice for a nap. We all made good use of the awesome fire pit both nights. Nate, the caretaker, and his wife were a plethora of information! Lots of history to this old cave! They also took us on a tour “behind the doors” back inside the cave and on a UTV ride around the property and pointed out several focal points! All was absolutely fantastic! |The only negative was, I believe for “luxury lodging” & the cost to stay here, the beds should all be king size beds and I’d trade out the metal cabinets in every room for wardrobes so you can hang something. |Overall it was great experience!

Our family had such an awesome time here! As others have already said, Nate and his wife were some of the best caretakers we’ve had! Very laid back and accommodating in every way. The place was exceptionally clean and the one on one tour of the property was incredible! We brought our ATV on this adventure and had a great time exploring the dirt roads just outside the gate of the property. Several of which were basically logging trails. I also enjoyed riding in the morning and late afternoon game spotting. The kids went fishing several times and caught more fish than I could keep up with, not to mention my daughter petting a young fawn that happened to be taking it easy. The cave itself was a very unique experience that you’re not going to find anywhere else. I have such a hard time sleeping, but there I was so comfortable in the cave I ended up sleeping till 9 which never happens for me. We enjoyed playing cards and board games as a family in the cave just to enjoy each other and the amazing setup inside the cave. I could go on and on about this place…. You’ve got to see it to believe it.

I stayed this past weekend with my 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren, ages 6 to 16. Words aren't adequate to describe this unique place. It is an amazing, awesome and incredible experience! But the one thing we all talked about the most was the tour of the property by Nate. My 6 and 9 year old grandchildren even loved the history and wanted to come back...to see Nate!

What an amazing experience! The people there were kind and knowledgeable- having Chris as our chef made our lives easier! The views were stunning- we did some canoeing and fishing! The rooms in the Cave were each unique- the showers were awesome ! Acces to a washer/dryer was also a nice surprise!

This place is amazing! Up in the untouched beauty of the mountains you will find this gem, 4 beds 4 bath, big kitchen, giant round table great for games, living room area with big TV, waterfall and a bar. Also a cool overlook area with 2 smaller beds for kids with a spiral staircase. You get shown how to use the fancy remote thing that controls everything in the main area and they have the biggest couch ever. Gorgeous views and you can go and explore even more of the cave with a guided tour from the wonderful man who runs the place. I will now refer to him as The Man. ( feels bad i forgot his name, he and his wife were very easy to talk to and even though he doesnt linger or intrude we thoroughly enjoyed his company and conversation) if you want he will take you out to explore the beautiful land, it's on too many acres to see everything, has a pond stocked with some fish and a nice hammock area for everyone to relax outside. Price seemed shocking at first but it splits nicely with a group of friends. 9 of us stayed there and it was great. Some parts of the drive are a little steep but most of us had cars and they were fine making the trip. Rooms have heaters as it is slightly chilly but that should be expected in a cave. I turned ours on right before bed but would wake up hot and shut it off. Rest of the place warmed nicely with the geothermal heat. The men loved the temperature. I, a cold blooded lady brought slippers and a light sweater and was perfectly comfortable. Came with lots of extra blankets but we didn't use them. The showers get nice and hot and are tall for the 6ft folks. We saw vultures, armadillo, deer and squirrels. Inside the cave The Man showed us where the white almost clear salamanders hide! I, a big scaredy cat didn't climb high enough to see them. There was even a bit of plant life in the cave which was cool. Only saw 1 spider which made this Canadian happy, I thought there would be so many. Didn't see a single bug in the main cave where you live but we were quick when closing all the doors. It was fall when we went, lots of colors in the trees it was gorgeous. Arkansas roads are AMAZING so we had no trouble going and exploring other towns a few hours away. We flew into Memphis to add extra activities (giant bass pro pyramid, graceland and too much spicy fried chicken) it was about 4 hours away I think. You can fly into Little Rock which is closer and you can go see Hot Springs Arkansas it has the coolest old buildings and it's just stunning. I believe there is an amusement park nearby. If you're really rich and fancy they even have a helicopter pad at the cave, I definitely thought it was just for medical emergencies hahaha Felt safe and comfortable, it was very clean and well stocked with dishes, cookware and basics like paper towel, toilet paper, towels, pillows, blankets, coffee, cleaning supplies. We brought groceries and made almost all meals which was wonderful. It has a dishwasher and full laundry. 100% recommend no matter how fancy you are

The Beckham Creek Cave was absolutely stunning! My husband and I stayed there this past weekend for 3 nights for our anniversary and loved it! The property caregiver, Nate and his wife were so sweet and super informative. They spent time showing us around the property on the ATV and showing/explaining the history and back portion of the cave. They made sure our experience was perfect. The cave was an experience of a lifetime! Everything was clean and it had everything we needed. We had food catered in to the cave from The Ranch House and it was fabulous! We will definitely be back in the future with our friends and family! We have nothing but good things to say about the cave, only recommendation we would give is the addition of a hot tub. The cave has such a gorgeous view from the front it would be amazing to be able to sit in a hot tub and admire the view at the end of the night. As an owner of a short term rental myself I know that would be a wonderful amenity to add to the overall experience!

This place is a-fricking mazing!!! I mean you are staying in a cave! Sure, the floors are wet and it's a little cool but you are staying in a cave. What a unique experience! The beds were super comfy, the kitchen was tricked out and the sound system and rain showers rocked. Nate and Randee were fantastic hosts! Take the ATV tour of the property, the views are incredible and it's great fun to climb those hills. It's definitely worth the money. I wish I could give it more than five stars.

I typically prefer two helipads at my vacation lodge. Only one here, so you will have to plan accordingly. An incredible property...we stayed the weekend with friends and were thrilled by the interior features, great decor, technology and fire pit. The staff was great, and many nearby hikes, caves and even a Buddhist temple added to the local flavor. Bring your own wine (dry county), be prepared that the WiFi works-but is limited. Spend the money, enjoy the luxurious seclusion. Go find "Alien Rock".

The arrival wow factor is amazing...a house in a cave! However once this has passed there are some issues. 1. Ticks and bugs...these are quite plentiful and by plentiful I mean you need to wipe the ticks out of your chair before you sit down. 2. Open hot electrical boxes. If you have smaller children, check the areas out. We had to duct tape a open hot box closed as my son was shocked. 3. Many lights do not work. The huge feature on entrance had no working lights and no way to turn these on. The upstairs master had very few lights that worked as well. The caretaker, whom was very nice, had no knowledge of how to get the smart system to work to turn on the additional lights. 4. No dvd player as advertised. Not a big deal to some but after a hot day outside the kids could not sit back and watch a movie as promoted. 5. Master bed was not usable. Water drips from the cave ceiling and the bed was soaked. 6. Extremely dirty windows. There are very few windows in the home and these were horrendously dirty. There could have been a great view from the second floor loft above the kitchen if you could have been able to see it. 7. Minimal amount of dishes. If you are a larger party (more than 8) bring your own plates, glasses, bowls, silverware, etc. or you will end up having to share with someone. 8. It is cold, not cool, cold. Bring slippers or socks as bare feet hitting the concrete floor will wake you up instantly. 9. No instructions for the home. This is the first bnb that we have stayed where there are no instructions for the home itself. If a home is ran by a smart system, these are needed. 10. Maintenance is lacking. Exterior areas of wood need re stained, deck areas needed swept off, wet towels all over the floors at arrival, cabinet doors and exterior doors all had hard times closing and opening, electrical was a big issue. This is quite a unique place but for the price of what you pay a night I did not expect to have all of the above issues.

I was somewhat concerned after reading a couple of the more recent reviews. I made contact with the property manager who assured me that things had been corrected...AND THEY WERE. The place was impeccable. It is a marvel to look at and to think you can stay is even more wild. We really could not have been more pleased with the overall trip.