The Outpost Suite 3 - Whimsical Farmhouse Retreat

The room was very well decorated, with an upgraded rustic decor, blending old and new beautifully. The claw foot tub was stunning, the upgraded shower felt luxurious, and the bed was very comfortable. The room was well stocked with items in the red dresser, from wine openers to plates. The location was walking distance to downtown Berryville, with great local coffee spots. The place could have been a little cleaner - we had to get dish soap to wash the dishes and one of the face towels set out was dirty and stained with make up. The deck is great for gathering - views include both cows and the back of neighboring suburban houses. Some of the rooms might be accessible, but room 3 was not (for elderly) - there is no handrail for the deck or step and the cobblestone would be tricky for a roller or wheelchair. Finally, privacy was a little tricky with kids trying to open the door at one point, but locks prevented that! Though there is a separate entrance, it is a shared room of a house. Overall a wonderful spot.

We had Suite 3, but family had reserved the various parts of the property for an event. It was perfect. The décor was so interesting, homey and historical with botanical prints. The huge deck and common areas were perfect for sharing time. We had a nice time on a bike ride. The Outpost is set behind a house and barn, so finding it in the beginning was hard. I would definitely return!

This is an attractive, comfortable accomodation with an authentic country feel, although it is only 5 minutes from Berryville's main street shopping. Prospective guests should know that there is no TV (probably intentional). That was fine with us. The only deficiencies were minor: no creamer or real sugar provided with the coffee service and ridiculously weak lightbulbs in the lamps (again, maybe intentional). Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed it.

The property includes three separate units within one house, and we experienced several issues during our stay. We arrived at night and found no lights to guide us, making it difficult to locate where we were staying. The main house door was unlocked, and the back door was wide open, which raised concerns about security. Assuming the main house was our accommodation, we entered and walked through it. However, with the back door open, we were worried someone might be inside who shouldn’t be.Eventually, we discovered our suite at the rear of the house, which was also unlocked. The outside lights were burned out, adding to the confusion. While the interior of both the main house and our suite was lovely, the lack of security was troubling. Even when we locked the door, it would unlock itself within minutes, which was unsettling.Our suite had no thermostat to control the heat—only a space heater in the bathroom. The main thermostat was located in the main house, which we couldn’t access. Additionally, the deck and stairs had no railings, posing a safety risk.Another odd requirement was to strip the beds before leaving, which felt unusual and unexpected.Overall, while the property was visually appealing, the lack of security, safety features, and clear guidance significantly detracted from the experience.