"Welcome to Take It Easy Resort!"

Take It Easy Resort Offers Fully Equipped Housekeeping Cottages And:

•Color Cable TV & Microwaves
•Screened Porches, Picnic Tables, & Grill
•FREE Boat Stall Or Fishing Boat
•Linens, Towels, Dishes, & Cooking Utensils
•Covered, Illuminated Private Dock
•Air Conditioning & Heating
•Playground & Laundromat
•Smoke-Free Accommodations
•Bass & Pontoon Boat Rentals

"Our gently sloped property makes it a short, easy walk to the lake!"

Take It Easy!

Whether you enjoy boating, water skiing, scuba diving, fishing, swimming or just "Taking It Easy", you will love our resort. We have 8 housekeeping cottages situated on 8 secluded acres all within easy walking distance to our quiet cove. We are one of a very few resorts that has gently sloping access to the lake. Our boat launch is adjacent to our private, covered, and lighted dock. You can fish from the dock or use a free boatto explore our cove which is noted for its excellent fishing.

Lake Norfork

Lake Norfork is well known for its water clarity and quality so it is great for swimming, diving and other water sports . We have an attached swim dock with a ladder for your convenience or small children can play at the water's edge on our small sandy beach area.

Cottages

Our quaint cottages are fresh and sparkling clean. Deanna, who enjoys interior decorating, treats the cottages as an extension of her own home. Each one is decorated in a different theme with crafts, quilts, and antiques. Whether you choose to stay in "Uncle Sam's Cabin", the "Duck Inn", or "Garden Cottage", you will be comfortable and enjoy your surroundings. Some of the cottages have fireplaces and all are fully equipped with new appliances including microwaves. Each has a color cable TV, AC, heat, and a screened porch which is great for enjoying the lake view. All cottages have picnic tables & grills. We have a playground, laundry facilities, table tennis, and a large variety of books and games.

Grounds

The grounds, landscaped with hundreds of trees, plants, and flowers create a pleasant atmosphere for an early morning nature walk. Deer grazing in the field is a common sight. Bird watchers enjoy the abundance of bluebirds, gold and purple finches, and cardinals. Pileated wood peckers, eagles, and owls are often sighted. We also see wild turkey in the spring and fall.

Antique And Crafts

Antique and craft enthusiasts will find our resort a delight and will enjoy the shopping around the area. Mountain Home is only 15 minutes away provided you don't stop at the several unique shops on the way! Churches, restaurants, and shopping are all nearby. Or travel a little further to enjoy Mountain Village 1890, Top Of The Ozarks Tower, the Old Mill Tours, Blanchard Springs Caverns, and Mountain View's Ozark Folk Center. Other day trips might include Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Missouri, music shows in Branson, Silver Dollar City, Eureka Springs and Hardy, Arkansas.

Your Hosts

Your hosts are owner/operators John and Deanna Van Eps. John, a Naval Commander and jet pilot, retired after 26 years of service. Deanna has an elementary school teaching background. After living in various areas of the United States and traveling to all corners of the world, John and Deanna chose the Norfork Lake area as the place they wanted to call home. They feel very blessed to have this beautiful lake and surrounding rolling wooded hills right out their back door and enjoy sharing it with vacationers. As guests, you are treated like old friends as soon as you arrive and your hosts go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. John and Deanna are in the business of helping people rest, relax, and enjoy life and this beautiful area.