Swaha Lodge & Marina

Renee Landry

2024-04

A breath of fresh air and adventure is what you will find at Swaha. We decided we wanted to stay somewhere in AR where we could fish off the dock and be less than 15 minute drive into the cute town of Murfreesboro and the Crater of Diamonds. The Trout House was a retreat dream. This 3 bedroom 2 bath was just perfect. Home away from home. And the backyard was perfection with a beautiful deck and dock that led out looking over the Little Missouri River and a creek. Swaha office staff was very accommodating with key pickup since we were a very late check-in and getting acclimated to the area. 5 stars all day long. You want a vacation to remember, stay here. And thank me later :)

Sarah Osborn

2024-04

We stayed at the Swaha cabins in March of 2024 over spring break. We actually tried to cancel our reservation 24 hours prior because of inclement weather. They would not allow us to reschedule to a later date. They also do not offer a partial nor full refund, so keep this in mind. That was disappointing as other places in the area did allow us to reschedule our reservation for a later date (we had planned to spend a night in Washington, AR as well) .The marina is nice and there are some options for restaurants as well as boat rentals. We did rent a boat for 2 hours- which cost quite a bit after fuel and tax. $75 an hour for a full size pontoon boat, but then another $65 in fuel +taxes. If you have a chance to order a pizza at the marina , do it. It was really good! We got one to go while boating. They also have a little gift shop for necessities / live bait.We stayed in a 2 bedroom "cottage" cabin. They do offer a variety of accommodations such as tree houses, boat houses , and condos. It appeared cleaned and mostly well kept. The kitchen is not fully equipped as stated online. Be prepared to bring paper towels and spices such as salt, pepper, and sugar. There is lack of storage for food with no empty cabinets except one small cabinet above where the broom is kept. Also, they lack hooks for hanging coats/towels as well as lack dressers in the bedrooms. Only 1 nightstand in each room (annoying for 2 adults as i knocked my items over during a late night bathroom run that were on the floor) The beds were actually quite comfortable, but it would be nice if the couch was a pull out couch (we have 3 children and 1 had to sleep on the couch). Heating and AC worked well and each room has ceiling fans. Wifi is available at no additional cost. 1 TV was in one of bedrooms but not the other, which is odd as both bedrooms have the same layout (both have attached bathrooms with showers)..The view from the huge wrap around porch was nice. We were able to see the marina /lake from our cabin. The cabins are pretty close to each other so there isn't a ton of privacy but we also were the only ones in the cabins that weekend so not a big deal but may be a deal breaker if you want more privacy. There was no fireplace in the cabins. There was a make shift fire pit just off the balcony of our cabin. Also, there are charcoal grills in front of each cabin, although we did not use them due to the rain. I wish I could speak more in regards to other activities but our time was limited here due to rain. We plan to maybe come back in the summer months. The lake was really nice and we loved all the beautiful scenery. If you have trouble finding the office- it's located at the marina. The drop box for keys is in the parking lot.The little downtown square is really cute and has some tourist type shops. Its about a 15 mim drive from the cabins. The coffee shop/restaurant called the feed bin was really good. Excellent service that was fast and food was really good. We also enjoyed an iced coffee there, which was also really good (and I'm pretty particular about my coffee!). The variety store serves ice cream, coffee and goods.We did explore Crator diamond State park and did some digging for diamonds. This was definitely not worth it for us as we've been to other parts of Arkansas and found way more jewels and paid far less ($52 for a family of 5), it had rained the day before and was quite muddy as well as packed full of people. It's very picked over! If you want to rent tools, you can but the lines are long, and you have to stand in a line to return it if you want your deposit back. If you do go, be sure to pack buckets, shovels, chairs, food/cooler, wagon or other carrier for your items, mud boots, extra shoes/socks and clothes you don't care about. It's fun for the Littles though. My kids were over it within an hour. Go early as the line to get it was long by the time we left at 1pm.All in all it was a nice place to stay, especially if you have kiddos who love to explore. We would consider returning during summer months.

Alicia Smith

2024-02

We were looking for an interesting place to stay while visiting Murfreesboro, and a local shopkeeper recommended Swaha lodging.We chose one of the tree house accommodations and found it to be cozy and quiet, tucked into the mountainside with a babbling stream just 50 yards off the sizeable porch.The staff was friendly, but because we called last minute and the office was about to close, the directions on where and how key pickup worked was not clearly communicated. We were only told there was a drop box, and a key would be waiting.We were not familiar with the marina or the location of the office, and even though we stopped in the right parking lot, the sun had already set, and we completely missed the "dropbox" location. We ended up driving up to the rental [hoping for a lock box] before calling the after-hours number to get information. This was a heavily forested area with winding roads and LOTS of deer.The after-hours staff was efficient and offered to bring the keys to us, but we were already on our way back down the mountain to the marina. The office was easy to spot once we had been giving more context of its and the drop box location.We found the small cabin to be quite roomy and comfortable. The surroundings were beautiful and serene.We would absolutely stay here again.

Angie Ledford

2023-10

We stayed in the Tree House and the Trout House. Both cabins were very nice. When we arrived the cabins were very clean and in great condition. They had fresh clean linens and they were stocked with all the essentials you need. The pictures and descriptions on the internet was exactly what we got! The locations of each cabin were wonderful. The Tree House location was in the woods and it was so peaceful and we saw lots of deer. The Trout House back porch had a lovely view of the river and the deck was equipped with chairs, hammocks and a nice grill. Both cabins had fire pits outside where you can enjoy a nice fire at night. The owners of the cabins were very nice and hospitable. They went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. Down at the Swaha Marina you will find the largest and best Shaved Ice and pizza. I would definitely book with the Swaha Lodge again!

Acacia Jarvis

2023-09

My husband and I absolutely loved this place! We only stayed in their cabins for two nights, however, we rented boats from the marina 4 days in a row! The people working in the office were extremely friendly and very helpful. We felt like family by the time we left. The cabins were perfectly comfortable and the boats were top of line. Of the other marinas we visited, this one was definitely the nicest and had the best hospitality! 10/10 recommend! We’d love to come back!

Johnny Villarreal

2024-04

Love the cabin we are staying beautiful scenery very quite so far so good

Karen

2023-11

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Carla Palmer

2023-12

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Saltyrabbits

2023-09

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Johnathon Brooks

2023-05

I love Swaha and Lake Greeson. We have come here multiple times over the last 12 years. The family that manages the place are amazing, sweet, and just the kind of folks you wish you got to be around more often. They have constantly been upgrading and adding more cabins. The boat we rented this last trip seemed brand new and awesome!The lake itself is a gem. 160ft deep, crystal clear, and gorgeous. My family loved going to the Little Missouri River behind the dam and swimming as well.This is one of those places that every time I visit I wish I could live there.

Marlo Ehrenfried

2023-05

Absolutely loved this place. Stayed at one of the treehouse lodges and it was amazing. The owners were very friendly and helpful along with being personable. Adored our lodge, had a full kitchen, table and chairs, seating area with fireplace, king bed, huge tub, great shower, and a deck with comfortable chairs. Will definitely recommend for others and will also go back!!

melissa priester

2023-05

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Emily Harris

2023-05

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Carla Johnson

2019-05

Had the best weekend here. Rented a 2 bedroom cottage absolutely the best accommodations. Wonderful staff!! This place is so clean such a beautiful view. Peaceful!! Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be going back as much as possible. I give it a 100% or 5/5 rating!!

Carla Matlock

2022-05

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Gilbert Brown

2022-05

A very nice place to go. Friendly and accommodating owners. Everything one needs to relax or enjoy all the lake has to offer. We stayed in the Trout House on the bank of the Little Missouri River which had everything one has at home. Looking forward to another visit.

Cindy DeLoach

2021-05

It's a well oiled machine at Swaha, everything they do, it is spot on. I've been going to this lake since 1965, and have stayed at Swaha over the years but in the last few years, it's been exceptional. It's clean, great food at the Dam Grill, and our stay there in the cabins are always perfect!!! The family owned business is where its at! Aspen, Kevin, and Janet are the most friendly, and it shows they care about the people who stay there. The Catfish on Friday evenings at the Grill is the best by far, and my second choice is the hamburgers. I hope things never change in that small slice of heaven in Swaha!!!

Carrie McNair

2022-05

My aunt and I have been staying at SWAHA for years when we come to look for diamonds. The staff is always so welcoming and it's truly our home away from home. Friendly SEC rivalry banter with a memorable fight song razorback are just a few of the things that we love (War Eagle!). We've stayed in the rustic cabins the condos and both are great to return to after long days in the mine. Thank you for always taking care of us two girls from Alabama!

Steve Hunt

2020-05

Four of us went to fish for a week at the beginning of March and we stopped a few times at Swaha. The people who own the place were so friendly and helpful. We had no idea about trout fishing, so they spent an hour schooling us up on the laws and actual fishing strategies. We had never met and we weren’t staying there, they were just friendly! We appreciated them so much and stopped by a few times to ask them how to get around and stuff. Always friendly and helpful and I highly recommend them. We Are planning another trip and plan to stay at their lodge next time.

Kristie Morris

2022-05

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Lori Leiphart

2023-05

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Rodney Wittkopp

2022-05

The Swaha Lodge and Marina...... This is a great place to spend a vacation!!!! Everyone we met at the lodge and marina and town were so nice to us!!! There is a lot of stuff to do as well. The diamond mine is really fun, we had a blast and it was pouring rain!! If you want to get away, this is a beautiful place!!!! To everyone at the marina, THANK YOU! You made our stay great!!!!! We will defiantly be back!!!!!

Courage Camp

2018-05

Family owned and they seem precious! We have not stayed in the onsite cabins but plan to after meeting the owners. The pizza they serve in Marina is great after few hours on the lake. Have not visited the restaurant but have heard from many people it's great. Very friendly environment. Boat rentals too.

Alex Schweigart

2017-05

I friend and I threw together a last minute trip to get away and we chose to go to Swaha cabins. We did not have reservations and when we got there they were completely booked up except one cabin that was not completely finished but was close. They took the time to finish the cabin for us so we could stay with them. We stayed two nights and we rented a fishing boat. The staff was awesome! The marina was stocked with everything you may need instead of driving all the way into town. Our cabin was a tree house style and set off the ground about 20 ft. The view was incredible and the cabin was very nice. It had a TV and a full size kitchen! I highly recommend staying here and I will be back!

Eric Goodwin

2016-05

This place is kind of like a dairy bar. It's all out side seating with a good view of the lake. I got the double dam cheeseburger and it was huge. Good prices. Won't cost you no more than anywhere else. It's clean and has a clean bathroom. Give this place a try if your in Murfreesboro. It's one of the few places to eat.

Martin Smith

2019-05

Post 100! My grandpa started bringing the family here in the 60's and we've been going ever since. Its a beautiful place to get away from it all and spend time with family. The family that runs it are all friendly people that really go out of their way to make you feel at home. It's been exciting to see the business grow so much over the years.

Jeremy K

2021-05

My family really enjoyed the Rustic Cabin for our family trip to Murfreesboro to visit Crater of Diamonds and Lake Greeson. Great view from the wrap around porch. Dog friendly is a huge plus for us and was exactly what we were looking for in a rental Cabin. We highly recommend checking Out the resort and what they have to offer. Great Lake for swimming and relaxation.

Renee Roberts

2017-05

I rented the Rustic Cabin for just my husband and myself, for his birthday. It was quiet & scenic, overlooking the marina. The Rustic Cabin was more than enough room for us and our little dog.We will be going back again, and bringing 2 more couples with us.*We loved the deck...it has wide wire panels around it so our dog could not get away from us, but he could still see the great outdoors, also!

Jesse Lomax

2016-05

We recently stayed at Swaha Lodge and Marina for our diamond digging trip. It was a great experience and made the trip to Murfreesboro well worth it. The cabins are nice and clean and offer a lot of room. The TVs could use some updating, but since most of our time was spent outdoors we barely used them. A great scenic setting on a hill. Make sure you try their food at the Dam Grill, it's very reasonably priced and good quality food.

Micheal Pruett

2020-05

I would give it five stars except, the cabin next to us had a big party, had around 10 or 12 cars and took most of the parking, part of my family was elders, and handicap. The party people keep take their parking spot. They would have to walk all the way around the house. The food at the cafe was great, the owners are very nice. I would have called and complained but if you have Verizon there is no service. If you need a ambulance, well you may not make it.