Bear-y Interesting Cabin in Arkansas

What’s up, friends?

August means one thing: the end of summer is approaching us (next month). I think that means we should take in all the nice weather we can -with today’s property!

It’s a cabin in the Arkansas woods, but, inside, I can guarantee you there won’t be any bears. Any alive bears.

Built in 1976, this 2-bed, 1-bath home is nestled on a 2.5 acres lot that’s surrounded by nature. If you love waking up to the soothing sounds of wind in the trees, birds chirping, and dead bears, then this is definitely the place for you.

Sorry, did I just say “dead“ bears? Yes, because take a look at this monstrosity:

The first thing you see when walking into this home is a FLATTENED, DEAD BEAR that’s been PINNED TO THE WALL.

At least with taxidermy you’re restoring the dignity of the animal by making it appear as it was, when it was living. But this… is something I am for sure not accustomed to. Stop worrying though, because Flat Bear has a friend on the adjacent wall. Please give a warm round of applause to…Red Outline Bear!

Connected to the vacant bear space, is an outdated living room. How outdated is it? Well, there’s a central furnace (with a pipe to the high ceiling), a box television set, green carpeting, and…

…is that a bear's head? Right above the front door?!! It must be an omen; Maybe because the head is still intact (unlike his nearby neighbor bears), it represents something… positive? Wait, there’s also a fox skin hanging above a tarp. I fear that these are genuine decorations.

Speaking of genuine things, this home’s kitchen looks a little “DIY”.

Cookie cutters are meant for decorative cookies, not repetitive trees and animals on cabinetry. The moose, bear, and tree figures are all the same… across the cabinets… and even the valance (fabric above the window). Y’know, I’m starting to think that our furry friend in the living room didn’t show up with just his skin…

This dining table is evidently too large for the space that it’s in. I’ll give props for the corner shelving unit, but where was that logic when planning for a table? 

Calling this the primary bedroom is rude to the secondary bedroom (that you’ll see soon). Because nothing about this room channels “primary” besides the fact that it looks like a bedroom.  

Not an en-suite, but nothing about this bathroom is offensive. It’s just bland. And I find the toilet placement funny: like what if you’re brushing your teeth, take a step back, and trip over the toilet!

Weird, but it could happen.

Attic-view bedrooms are a bit askew: Not only are your walls slanted in, but the carpet is dated and all the home’s heat will make your room boil. And although the small desk gets great natural light, the lack of closet doors overshadows those glimmers of usability.

Detached from the home is a garage and shed space. By the look of the unfurnished wood, I think the previous owner built this place themself. 

Guys, look at this!!! An awesome moat of pebbles!!!

Real talk: I’m lying. This is such an eye sore. It needs to be patched up.

Apparently, that “moat” is part of the sewer system for the house… which is nearby the two apple trees that this property comes with…

So you’re telling me: outside of this home, there’s both a pungent scent and fruit?

Is that not exactly what a bear would be attracted to, HUH?

I’ve never claimed to be a bear expert -but maybe if you put the deceased bears OUTSIDE your home, it would scare-away other bears. 

Though, that would probably also scare away any person coming to your home. Luckily, this is a dilemma that I will never have to face. But, would you?

Sarah @Homes.tastrophes