Famed for its ever-expanding network of trails, Bentonville, Arkansas, is considered the mountain biking world capital. Urban cycling is also seeing a renaissance in the region as paved cycle paths and road routes develop alongside the rugged trails in the Ozark foothills. Bentonville’s MTB bike network offers green and blue-graded flow trails and cross-country circuits alongside white-knuckle singletracks and downhill drops. The city is a pleasant base for a mixed-ability group or family with a variety of cultural attractions and bars to explore between rides.
Traveling in and around Arkansas? Check out Matador’s accommodations guides to best places to stay in the area:
Everyone’s heard of ski-in/ski-out but you needn’t wait for snow to stay at these bike-in/bike-out Airbnbs in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Vacation pad near Slaughter Pen MTB Park
See more photosThere’s only one way to nip muscle fever in the bud and that’s by booking a Bentonville Airbnb with a hot tub – ask any osteopath. Even better, the spa tub is joined by a swimming pool and slide while the fence adds peace of mind when traveling with kids, pups, and bikes. The garage has been repurposed as a
games room and biking den with racks and life-size trail maps.
Nine guests, three bedrooms
Price: $170 per night
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Adventure base for bikers near Crystal Bridges
See more photosGrease your gears and embark on the bike-friendly trails in Crystal Bridges and Hand Cut Hollow from this biking Airbnb in Bentonville.
The tiny house is compact yet functional to a tee with a vast backyard overlooking livestock fields. A couple will find the size ideal for a biking base although it’s roomy enough to accommodate a small family. Price Coffee Road is minutes from the downtown pubs and cafes.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $91 per night
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Ride-out retreat two miles from Coler Bike Preserve
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stone’s throw from the greatest mountain bike park in Arkansas – maybe the whole of the United States. This is one of the best bike-in/bike-out Airbnbs in Bentonville for large groups of mixed abilities. Novices and young families can work up confidence on Good Vibrations while experts chase adrenaline on Copperhead Road and Here’s Johnny! Rendezvous in the private swimming pool of this luxury home.
Fifteen guests, six bedrooms
Price: $570 per night
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Bike-in/bike-out Airbnb with a hot tub
See more photosThis idyllic A-frame cabin in Bella Vista, Arkansas, is minutes from Bentonville’s Blowing Springs loop. It sits in a secluded copse but the modern styling has you covered for all cooking, laundry, and entertainment whims. Custom-designed for cyclists, the Guest Favorite has Steadyracks and a bike wash plus an outdoor Jacuzzi and spa bathroom for healing any aches and pains.
Nine guests, three bedrooms
Price: $200 per night
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Brick chalet near Slaughter Pen
See more photosThis kooky cottage off Central Avenue will impress cyclists for its breezy access to Park Springs and Slaughter Pen while architecture enthusiasts will be charmed by the styling. At first glance, you’d think it was a refurb but it was only recently constructed. The loft bedroom overlooks the yard and all appliances are the latest model. Heated flooring is a neat perk after a day in the saddle.
Four guests, one bedroom
Price: $156 per night
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Biker’s barndominium at Coler MTB Preserve
See more photosOne mile from Downtown Bentonville and just minutes from the beginner, intermediate, and expert trails at Coler, this awesome Airbnb has a private slip road onto the grounds. There’s a secure storage unit with a bike wash and service gear when exploring the local bars.
The open-concept living quarters and terrace are perfect for reflecting on the day’s highlights over a beer.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $184 per night
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Main Street Bentonville bungalow
See more photosThis biker’s favorite Airbnb is
close to trails and downtown conveniences. Stylishly decorated with a subtle biking and traveling theme, the bungalow has a covered porch and a fenced backyard for storing and washing bikes. Cycle the beginner and child-friendly trails past sculptures and historic monuments in the nearby Crystal Bridges or head to Hand Cut Hollow for high-octane downhill routes.
Four guests, two bedrooms
Price: $120 per night
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Barn with a climbing wall near Blowing Springs
See more photosWhen you’re not shredding the local mountain bike loop, you can have a go at bouldering at
this 125-year-old barn in rural Arkansas. The climbing wall is more suited to kids but the slide linking the two levels will be appreciated by all. A hidden bedroom under the stairs gives off a Harry Potter vibe and the spring-fed pond adds a fairytale quality to après-bike sessions around the fire pit.
Nine guests, two bedrooms
Price: $315 per night
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Lakefront Airbnb near Bentonville bike trails
See more photosWhen you’re not flying around the Ozarks, perfect your Tarzan on the rope swing at
this three-bedroom lake house. The yard leads down to a private dock for diving into Lake Rayburn. Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are at your disposal and sunset may be enjoyed from the fire pit or swing set. The Back 40 trail is three minutes by bike while the Bentonville Historic District is 15 minutes by car.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $200 per night
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Pet-friendly biker’s Airbnb on Back 40
See more photosAvoid an awkward third-wheel situation with Fido and book this cabin near Bentonville with a secure pet suite.
This paw-some sanctuary is equipped with a dog bed, blankets, climate control, and even a remote monitor so you can keep an eye on your pup from the rugged mountain bike trails. The cabin also has a professional bike workstation for keeping your prize possession shipshape.
Five guests, two bedrooms
Price: $84 per night
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Guest Favorite Airbnb for bikers on Back 40
See more photosThe reviews for this cycle-ready Arkansas cabin are just as glowing as the light-drenched interiors. A screened patio in the canopy overlooks the forest and boho seating provides the escapism you need in between peddling the 21-mile Back 40 mountain bike system. The Pinion Creek waterfall is a thrilling 15-minute ride or an adventurous 45-minute hike from the backyard.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $99 per night
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