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Beard and Lady Inn

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at Beard and Lady Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a shower area.

Room 11 Commitment

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A cozy room with two beds, a wooden floor, a mounted animal head, and a rustic wall.

Room 9 : Wild Wild West

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a dresser, and various framed pictures on the walls.

Room 4 Childhood

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a hanging light fixture, a small bench, and a window with curtains.

Room 2 Rosy's

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a small bedside table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room 8 : Being Alone

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 1 Writer's Block

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a rug, and a window with red curtains.

Room 7 Geisha

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a red curtain, a wooden cabinet, and a patterned rug.

Room 6 : Fear of Missing Out

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a patterned rug, a wooden door, and a chandelier.

Room 10 : Middle East

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden door, a bed with pink and white bedding, and two wall-mounted clocks.

Family Room

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(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a patterned rug, and a painting on the wall.

Grand Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Room 3 Aging

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 5 Honey

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a patterned rug, a wooden door, and a chandelier.

Romantic Villa

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 24
  • 8 Queen Beds, 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chester, Beard and Lady Inn is in a rural area. Ozark National Forest and Lake Fort Smith State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Artist Point and Alma Performing Arts Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Chester travel guide
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411 E Front Ave, Chester, AR, 72934

What's nearby

  • A rocky cliff overlooking a dense forest with a valley below.
    Devil's Den State Park
    15 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • A crowd at Baum Stadium's Gate A entrance.
    University of Arkansas
    26 min drive - 37.0 miles
  • Lake Fort Smith State Park
    12 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
    28 min drive - 38.3 miles
  • Fayetteville Downtown Square
    30 min drive - 38.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Den
    5 min drive
  • Chester Country Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Fort Smith Filter Plant
    7 min drive
  • Ozark Mountain Smoke House
    12 min drive
  • The Crawdad Hole
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 7 shared bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Beard and Lady Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beard and Lady Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beard and Lady Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beard and Lady Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ozark National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Evans Trail Loop and Mountainburg City Park. Mountainburg City Hall and Artist Point are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Beard and Lady Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This place was SO perfect for our son's graduation . We avoided the high prices in Fayetteville and it was a short drive to the activities there. The Inn gives a charming European hostel vibe with such a sweet and helpful hostess who gave us recommendations for short hikes and walks around the area, to a local swimming hole and to the farmers market. Wonderful sitting areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms are rustic and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cool, unique place to stay. Felt like you were traveling back in time, and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay at the Beard and Lady! The service was fabulous and I loved every detail of the building!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is awesome. It has so much character. The staff were incredible. The inn is absolutely beautiful. My sister, nieces and myself love Eden at the apothecary store.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was different for sure. We are used to regular hotels. But we did enjoy stay. It was kind of weird the first night though. We were the only ones there the first night. But all in all it was a good stay for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was such great hotel. Comfortable beds and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is an amazing old place that has been restored beautifully. The staff were all friendly and kind. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet and secluded with no TVs. All amenities needed were available. Comfortable beds and loved the theme of the place.
Morning Coffee
Stream in the Back
Side View of the Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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100 percent MUST stay!!

This was an amazing trip find. Beautiful place. Sooo quiet and absolutely will stay again. Wish we were able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Housekeeping was below what I expected. There dust bunnies under the bed and dead bugs on the sills. The breakfast items were minimal and dated-coffee beans were 2 years old. Very roomy and quiet since we were the only ones there. Very good bathroom facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel

Great stay!! We would definitely stay here again. The bed was very comfortable. We didn’t see or experience any ghosts but it definitely has some spookiness to it. If you are looking for a different kind of experience this is the place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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An adventure to remember

We had the most interesting an friendly stay at B & L. It was like staying in a curated historic boarding house. Leslie the owner/manager/decorator/"tour guide", was so helpful and patience with our group of 10 friends. each room was themed after a part of her family heritage and experiences. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What a beguiling mix of eccentricity and sharp esthetic sensibility. The details can be odd, but they are all clearly connected by the couple's personalities. My room (Middle Eastern) was bright and comfortable. Last night, I appeared to be alone in the place, with its proximity to potentially menacing dolls in a crib (and deep, looming shadows down the entryway). Things might well have gotten spooky (and if I had the $$ and a production crew, this would be an amazing location for an indie-horror flick!) Instead, because the vibe was so clean and the aura so well-manicured, it was a perfectly tranquil, restful evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Great historical charm. Felt like we were back in time. Beds were great. The history of the furniture was fantastic but needed an update. The art was very authentic to the time period but Not a fan of the creepy dolls. We did notice a lot of dead bugs around the windows and on the bathroom floors. Parking was confusing. People were there around 9:30p.m.moving things in and out of the store below. We would have liked a list of amenities and things to do as it was very far away from everything. The restaurants and shops in the area were all closed. More of a gathering place for large groups but a little intimidating if you’re staying on your own. Thank you for adding the interesting experience to our list of Arkansas adventures.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a fabulous property. Built in 1887 and still has that historic feel. The owners are awesome and did a great job renovating the building. You must know that it has a large shared bathroom area, no bathrooms in individual rooms. This wasn’t a problem for us but something to be aware of. The bathrooms are well designed and still private spaces just not in your room. The beds are outrageously comfortable and the best towels I’ve ever used. There are no TVs anywhere and this allowed for a nice break and forced game and reading time. This is a must stay at place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an historic building that has been restored and upgraded. It is quaint, charming and off the beaten path in the beautiful Boston Mountains in the Ozarks. Chester in on an old rail line that ran North/South along the Northwestern border of Arkansas from Van Buren to Fayetteville (Woo Pig Sooie). The rail line was the major transportation line until US highway 71 was built. The highway bypassed Chester so its economy collapsed and left this old boarding house/inn to languish until the folks who own it now have it restored. Now the new Interstate 49 runs by and it has had an impact on all the little towns along the old highway 71, but Chester can now be easily accessed by an off ramp. If you want an experience on your way to a Razorback football or basketball game, try it out. If you like a cookie cutter motel, this place is not it!
This guy watched over us in the Wild West Room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I read previous reviews that talked about noises, creaking of the wood floors, and how you can hear everything through the walls. Please keep in mind this is an AUTHENTIC 1800'S HOTEL. The owners have definitely did a very good job at preserving that authenticity. I stayed in room 4, the children's room. I opened the drawer and found a white noise machine ( along with a headless bride doll) that i utilized during my stay. I was the only one there (i think) until about 11pm. I slept like a baby and probably snored like a lumber jack and my apologies to the other guest. Beds were very comfy , the air was cold, and the shower was perfect,. Even though they were communal, they were still provided privacy. Overall a wonderful experience. I will say that the website mentioned a small staff to which I personally never saw, and the breakfast consisted of granola bars and instant grits so if your not a fan of those, bring your own. They have an impressive full kitchen there you can utilize.. I also loved the outdoor spaces there for sitting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Worth staying when visiting Fayetteville or Fort Smith.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staying at the Beard and Lady in Chester, Arkansas is like going through a portal to the 1880’s. It was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Theming was excellent - from past era. Bedding was very comfortable - weighted blanket. I did not find the place creepy - but I kept thinking it would be a great place for a small Halloween party.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Beard and Lady Inn was a very interesting place to stay. It was a nice change from the usual hotels. It had everything I needed for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hope to stay there again

Excellent and charming place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an amazing inn and it is an experience to be had rather than just a place to spend the night. Themed rooms, antique items and furniture and old books, and random interesting items to check out. Historic building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had an amazing stay! The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. It was a unique experience and I definitely plan on visiting again on the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025