Sherwood Court
248 W Van Buren
Eureka Springs, AR
An Ozark motor court where the innkeepers greet you by name, show you around, and leave firewood and hot cocoa for the fire pit.
About Sherwood Court
Sherwood Court has been on the western edge of Eureka Springs since the 1950s, when it was built as a motor court on the highway threading through the Ozarks. Patrick and Stacey Burnett are the current innkeepers, and they approach the property with the seriousness of people who understand what makes a small lodging property worth staying at: they greet every guest personally, give a property tour on arrival, and have made specific design and hospitality choices in every unit. Guests mention the tour. They mention being greeted by name. They mention the complimentary firewood and hot cocoa left for the fire pit. Each of the cottages has its own design identity, from the Bahamian Suite to the Jungle Room to the Lakehouse.
What Sherwood Court Is Known For
Sherwood Court earns its reputation through the cumulative evidence of specific, genuine care. The Gilchrist and Soames toiletries in every bathroom. The complimentary firewood and hot cocoa at the fire pit. The dog blankets for guests traveling with dogs. The personal property tour from innkeepers who treat every arrival as something worth getting right. These are decisions, not defaults. The hospitality of Patrick and Stacey Burnett is cited independently in the majority of recent reviews, which is the most reliable signal a small lodging property can provide about what it actually is.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- Seven individually themed cottages
- Fire pits with complimentary firewood and hot cocoa
- Trolley stop on property
- Pet-friendly with dog bowls and blankets provided
- Whirlpool tubs in select cottages
- Gilchrist and Soames toiletries
- Kitchenette cottage available
- Outdoor gazebo and garden sitting areas
What Guests Love
- Patrick and Stacey Burnett greet every arriving guest with a personal property tour, a hospitality gesture cited independently across guest reviews and the detail that most distinguishes Sherwood Court from other well-reviewed properties in Eureka Springs.
- The fire pits come with complimentary firewood and hot cocoa already provided, the kind of considered amenity that reveals a property that has thought carefully about what guests actually want on an Ozark evening.
- Pet-friendly cottages include dog bowls and dog blankets already set out on arrival: the kind of specificity that pet-traveling guests notice and remember.
Worth Knowing
- Sherwood Court is about half a mile from the historic downtown district along West Van Buren. The route has some hillside elevation. The trolley, which stops at the property, is the easier option for guests who prefer not to walk it.
- The cottages are each individually themed and no two are alike. If you have a preference for a specific configuration (whirlpool tub, kitchenette, larger footprint), it is worth asking when you book rather than after you arrive.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
units across two categories: individually themed cottages and guest rooms. The cottages range from the Caribbean-inflected Bahamian Suite to the Magnolia Suite, the Jungle Room, and the Lakehouse, each decorated in a different register but all equipped with quality linens, in-room coffee maker coffee makers, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, TVs, Bluetooth speakers, and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Several cottages include in-room whirlpool tubs, the most popular configuration for couples. Cookie's Kitchen (unit 2) includes a full kitchenette. Pet-friendly cottages have dog bowls and dog blankets provided on arrival.
The Grounds
Sherwood Court occupies a wooded hollow off West Van Buren, set back from the highway behind a fenced green space bordered by trees. The property has multiple outdoor sitting areas: fire pit patios with complimentary firewood and hot cocoa provided, a gazebo for reading, and garden swings throughout the grounds. The trolley stops at the property, connecting guests directly to downtown Eureka Springs without needing a car. Front-door parking is available for every unit. The tree line and the hollow do more to muffle the highway than the address would suggest: guests consistently describe the setting as quieter than expected.
The Experience
Staying at Sherwood Court is a version of the motor court stay in its best possible form: you arrive, Patrick and Stacey walk you through the property, you find a place that has been thought about in detail, and then you are left entirely to enjoy it. The fire pit in the evening with the cocoa and the wood already there. The trolley to dinner in the historic district and the walk back along the old Victorian streetscape. The dog, who has her own water bowl and blanket, who has probably already decided she wants to come back.
Details
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sherwood Court have EV charging?
No, Sherwood Court does not have EV charging.
Does Sherwood Court have WiFi?
Yes, Sherwood Court has WiFi.
What is there to do near Sherwood Court?
Eureka Springs Historic Downtown: 0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Thorncrown Chapel: 3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Lake Leatherwood City Park: 2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Sherwood Court from Eureka Springs Historic Downtown?
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Sherwood Court from Thorncrown Chapel?
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Sherwood Court from Lake Leatherwood City Park?
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Is Sherwood Court pet friendly?
Yes. Sherwood Court welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
How far is Sherwood Court from downtown Eureka Springs?
Sherwood Court is about half a mile from the historic downtown district. The trolley stops directly on the property and connects to downtown without needing a car. The walk is about 10 minutes along West Van Buren, with some hillside elevation.
How far is Sherwood Court from Thorncrown Chapel?
Thorncrown Chapel is approximately 2 miles west on AR-62, about a five-minute drive. Designed by E. Fay Jones and completed in 1980, it is a glass and wood chapel set in the Ozark forest and is widely considered one of the finest pieces of American religious architecture of the 20th century. Open to visitors during posted hours at no charge.
What types of cottages does Sherwood Court have?
Sherwood Court has seven individually themed cottages including The Bahamian Suite, the Magnolia Suite, the Jungle Room, and the Lakehouse. Four additional guest rooms are also available. All units include coffee makers, Gilchrist and Soames toiletries, and quality linens.
Does Sherwood Court have fire pits?
Yes. Multiple fire pit patios are available on the grounds, and complimentary firewood and hot cocoa are provided for guests to use them.
Do any cottages at Sherwood Court have whirlpool tubs?
Yes. Several cottages include in-room whirlpool tubs and are among the most popular options for couples. Ask about availability when booking.
Is parking available at Sherwood Court?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Sherwood Court.
Does Sherwood Court include breakfast?
No. Breakfast is not included at Sherwood Court.
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Things to Do Near The Ozark Mountains
Eureka Springs Historic Downtown
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
One of the largest historic districts in Arkansas, a hillside Victorian resort town listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district holds over 100 Victorian buildings with art galleries, restaurants, live music venues, and independent shops. The trolley from Sherwood Court stops at the Downtown Trolley Depot, putting the full historic district within easy reach.
Thorncrown Chapel
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
A 1980 glass-and-timber chapel by Arkansas architect E. Fay Jones, built from local timber in the Ozark forest and recognized as one of the finest pieces of American religious architecture of the 20th century. Located on Hwy 62 West, about 3 miles from Sherwood Court. Open to visitors seasonally; closed in winter months.
Lake Leatherwood City Park
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
A 1,600-acre municipal park built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s, with over 25 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails, a historic dam, and a lake for fishing and paddling. One of the largest municipally owned parks in the nation. About 2 miles west of Eureka Springs on Hwy 62.