The picturesque town of Mountain Home is the ideal getaway for families, groups of friends or solo travelers. Mountain Home has so much to offer, and will leave you wanting to return again and again! Find your vacation rental in Mountain Home on FlipKey, so you can start planning your trip.

About Mountain Home

A small city located in north-central Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains, Mountain Home has unrivaled natural beauty. Surrounded by two lakes, Norfork Lake to the east and Bull Shoals Lake to the west, Mountain Home is the perfect vacation spot for nature lovers.

Originally called Rapp's Barren or Talbert's Barren named after the first settler Henry Rapp, the name was eventually dropped.

Now named Mountain Home due to previous inhabitants calling the area “My Sweet Mountain Home", it boasts outdoor fun for all. Visitors can enjoy easy access to lakes, rivers, and National Forest.

It's easy to see why many tourists are drawn to this town, as it offers a relaxing respite from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

What to do

Mountain Home offers just about everything so you can enjoy a fun-packed vacation. Even if outdoor activities aren't your thing, there is still plenty to do in this town.

There's plenty of lakes and rivers to enjoy things like fishing, canoeing and water sports! Bull Shoals-White River State Park offers picnic areas, trails and even nature tours.

Mountain Home also has several caverns that you can explore! Located near the Bull Shoals Dam, be sure to stop by Bull Shoals Caverns where you will be able to find beautiful formations, stalactites, and stalagmites.

If you're up for it, then go on the Ozark Highlands National Recreation Trail which takes you through Ozark National Forest to Buffalo National River!

Check out what Mountain Home looked like in the 1890s by visiting Mountain Village 1890, a historic re-creation of a working village located near Bull Shoals Lake and White River.

Top Mountain Home travel tips

Mountain Home's nearest airport is Boone County Airport and is about 53 miles away from Mountain Home. Another airport, although a bit further out, is Branson Airport, which is 83 miles away.

Mountain Home is located 250 miles from St. Louis, 150 miles from Little Rock, 465 miles from Dallas, and 577 miles from Chicago.

Mountain Home will capture anyone's heart thanks to its stunning mountainous views and ideally located lakes. Relaxation is key here in Mountain Home, and you'll forget about all your worries whilst you're on vacation. Your Mountain Home vacation rental is waiting for you on FlipKey, so start planning your trip today!