Lake Thunderbird Arkansas at its Best in Cherokee Village!

Lake Thunderbird - Arkansas at its Best in Cherokee Village!

Lake Thunderbird in Cherokee Village is definitely one of the best outdoor highlights in the Ozarks of northern Arkansas.



Come enjoy all the beauty of the Ozarks on wonderful Lake Thunderbird in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Beautiful lakefront homes surround this lake located in picturesque Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Cherokee Village is a water lover's dream with its seven lakes and access to the Southfork and Spring Rivers. Spend a day in the water on Lake Thunderbird with family and friends and you'll be hooked

With over 7 miles of shoreline, Lake Thunderbird is excellent for boating, water-skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, and canoeing. It is the largest and most popular lake in Cherokee Village.

Thunderbird Marina is right on Lake Thunderbird conveniently located on Iroquois Drive, and is a full service marina with boat rentals, bait and fishing tackle, ice, and water ski and tube rentals as well. Their telephone number is 870-257-3240. Bob McCullough is the manager of the marina and is a wealth of information about anything you need to know about Lake Thunderbird.

Lake Thunderbird is stocked with Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and other fish known to the northern Arkansas areas for those that want to try their luck.

Lake Sequoyah is also connected to Lake Thunderbird by a navigable channel that connects and allows boat access between Lake Thunderbird and Lake Sequoyah. The channel also provides access by boat to Gitche Gummee Swimming Beach on Lake Sequoyah.


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Lake Thunderbird is a private lake available to property owners and their guests. If you are staying in the village, it is easy to get a guest pass to use the lake.

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Cherokee Village Arkansas Vacation Rentals

Cherokee Village Arkansas Vacation Rentals


When you visit Cherokee Village, you'll notice that many vacation rentals are available in nicely furnished, clean private homes. Vacation rentals, everything from townhouses and 2 bedroom bungalows, spacious homes right on the golf course, to lakefront villas and fabulous, large waterfront homes, are available all throughout the village. There’s a wide variety of accommodation types, amenities and sizes. You could stay at one of the expensive lodges around the area. You could stay in a small motel room. Or you could enjoy one of the roomy, comfortable vacation rentals Cherokee Village has to offer… and save money, too.

For people who enjoy the comfort and convenience of staying in vacation home rentals rather than small, impersonal motel rooms that lacks any personality, Cherokee Village takes on a whole new dimension. You’ll stay in the village, not outside of it. You'll wake up where your vacation is, not from where you need to leave that morning for the upcoming day's activities.

When you stay in a vacation rental in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, make sure you’ve set aside enough time to see and do everything. Because Cherokee Village is packed with activities such as:

* 7 lakes in Cherokee Village that offer spectacular boating, water skiing, tubing, swimming, fishing, canoeing and great family fun
* Golf on two 18 hole championship golf courses
* Tennis Courts
* Swimming pools
* Recreation and fitness center
* Hiking trails
* Playgrounds
* City parks
* Swimming beach on Lake Sequoyah
* two marinas
* boat ramps
* canoeing and rafting on the South Fork River



.... and much more. See these marvels and more for yourself after booking into one of our many Cherokee Village Arkansas vacation rentals.

There is enough of a variety of things to do that you really don't need to leave the village during your stay, but if you want to venture out in the eastern Ozarks, you can also use Cherokee Village as a base to go site seeing around the Ozarks, from antiquing in nearby Hardy to fly fishing in the nearby Spring and White Rivers. Local outfitters can set you up for fun with river trips, guided fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife watching. If golf or antiquing is too slow moving for you, then try a little excitement on the Spring and White Rivers. These local outfitters have tours for every level from an easy float for beginners to more white-knuckle advanced rafting and canoeing!

All Year Round

Cherokee Village is not just for the summer months. Fishing isn’t just for the summer months here. Fishing is year round in Cherokee Village. Golf isn’t just for the summer months here. Golf is year round in Cherokee Village. Tennis isn't just for summer. Tennis is year round in Cherokee Village.

In the spring and fall, the fun continues with golf, tennis, hiking, fishing, boating, and more. Spring brings out more golfers and outdoor activities really start to pick up. The fall brings amazing colors to Sring River country. Bring your camera.

When you stay in any of our warm, cozy vacation rentals, Cherokee Village can be a winter holiday destination, too. So, how about a holiday this year in Cherokee Village? There's still time to plan the upcoming holiday season celebration with friends and family in a home away from home. There are families who come and stay for Christmas week year after year in the village.

Winter doesn’t find us hibernating here! Book yourself a warm, cozy vacation rental home and discover us when the summer crowds are gone. Escape from the harsh winters up north and enjoy our milder winters down here in the Ozarks. Rates are lower this time of year and the temperatures are much better than farther north. Snowfall in this area of the country averages less than 5 inches per year. On average, there are 222 sunny days per year in Cherokee Village.

View the listings now for our Cherokee Village Arkansas vacation rentals and save! Check out all our fine Cherokee Village vacation rentals and start planning an unforgettable trip to the Ozarks in The Natural State and see all there is to offer you.

Book one of these private Cherokee Village Arkansas vacation rental homes for your next vacation and start planning for all the water and outdoors activities you can handle… they’re all here!

Hint: If you are planning to stay in Cherokee Village during the popular Fourth of July holiday time and would like a lakefront home to stay in, you will want to book that the first business day after New Years Day. Those reservations fill up very rapidly.

Call King-Rhodes Rentals at 1-800-331-5896 or email rentals@king-rhodes.com for reservations and more details.

You can visit the web site at www.king-rhodes.com

Enjoy your vacation in Cherokee Village Arkansas!

Lake Sequoyah Arkansas Cherokee Village Lakeview Vacation Home with Private Dock Nightly Rental

Lake Sequoyah Cherokee Village Arkansas
Lakeview Vacation Home with Private Dock
on Nightly Rental
for $85.00 per night






Rent a fully furnished home with a lakeview and a private dock for the price of a motel room!

This lovely 2 bedroom vacation home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas is located directly across the street from Lake Sequoyah. Enjoy the year round views of the lake from the large front deck. This home comes with your own private dock to keep your boat, swim, fish, or just to sit and enjoy the view. The private dock to this home is located just a quick walk from the home.

Lake Sequoyah is connected by a navigable channel to Lake Thunderbird, the largest lake in Cherokee Village. Two championship 18 hole golf courses, Cherokee Village Town Center, Thunderbird Marina, and other amenities are all located just a few minutes away. The town's public beach on Lake Sequoyah is located within walking distance to the home.

Sleeps 6

Home also includes washer, dryer, dishwasher, cable tv, bbq gas grill

$85 per night. From May 1st until October 1st, stay in the home for 6 consecutive nights and get the 7th night free.

From October 1st until May 1st, lower weekly rates can also apply. For the months of December, January, and February, deduct $10.00 per night.

This home is also available for monthly rental from October 1st until May 1st for $745 per month and includes all utilities.

For more details and photos of this vacation rental, please visit the following link:

http://www.king-rhodes.com/portal/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=1047

For reservations or more information, please contact:

KING-RHODES RENTALS
249 Iroquois Drive
Cherokee Village, Arkansas 72529
Tel 870-257-3258
Fax 870-257-3404
Toll Free 800-331-5896
Email rentals@king-rhodes.com
www.king-rhodes.com

Highlights of Lake Cherokee in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Highlights of Lake Cherokee
in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village, Arkansas has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation.

One of the seven is Lake Cherokee. The highlights of this lake are:

* 37 acres

* 1.461 miles of shoreline

* Maximum depth 40 feet

* Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

* Lake Cherokee flows with a scenic waterfall into and through Papoose Park.

Lake Cherokee is known as the fishing lake of Cherokee Village that many residents fish consistantly. It is very close to Town Center and close to all the amenities in Cherokee Village. It's just a short drive to the east entrance of Cherokee Village on the "4 lane" Highway 62/412 for convenience to shopping in Highland, Hardy, and Ash Flat.

The lake is on the Sharp County side of Cherokee Village. Lake Cherokee has many homes around its shoreline with not many empty lots remaining.

Lake Cherokee is no-wake lake and another very peaceful lake in Cherokee Village. This a good lake for canoeing, fishing and no-wake pontoon boat cruising for the residents and guests.

There is access to the lakeshore for those who do not live on the lake at Papoose Park at the north side of the lake by hiking up the trails by the waterfall or you can access the lake on East Lakeshore Drive also at the north end of the lake. The dam at Lake Cherokee creates that wonderful waterfall that you can see at the park at Town Center at the intersection of Cherokee Road and Iroquois Drive.

Discussion of Lake Cherokee

Pictures of Lake Cherokee on CherokeeVillageAR.net


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All of the lakes in Cherokee Village are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

Highlights of Lake Navajo in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Highlights of Lake Navajo
in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village, Arkansas has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation.

One of the seven is Lake Navajo. The highlights of this lake are:

* 34 acres

* Maximum depth 25 feet

* Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

Lake Navajo is a quiet lake in Cherokee Village that has residents say has a sense of community to it. It is also the closest lake to the south entrance of the village and minutes away from the elementary school. It is just a short drive out to the "4 lane" Highway 62/412 for convenience to shopping in Highland, Hardy, and Ash Flat.

The lake is on the Sharp County side of Cherokee Village. Lake Navajo has many homes around it its shoreline, yet does not seem crowded.

Lake Navajo is no-wake lake and a very peaceful lake in Cherokee Village. This a good lake for canoeing, fishing and no-wake pontoon boat cruising for the residents and guests. There is access to the lakeshore for those who do not live on the lake at two parks on Lake Navajo, Navajo Park and Allegheny Park. Allegheny Park has hiking trails available for those who want to explore the nature near this lake.

Discussion of Lake Navajo

Pictures of Lake Navajo on CherokeeVillageAR.net


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All of the lakes in Cherokee Village are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

Highlights of Lake Aztec in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Highlights of Lake Aztec
in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village, Arkansas has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation.

One of the seven is Lake Aztec. The highlights of this lake are:

* 19.3 acres

* Maximum depth unknown

* Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

Lake Aztec is a very small, quiet and picturesque lake in Cherokee Village. It can be seen as you drive by on Cherokee Road. The lake is on the Fulton County side of Cherokee Village. Lake Aztec has just a few homes along its shoreline and is a postcard picture when driving by.

Lake Aztec, I've been told, has some good fishing in it primarily due to the fact that it is not used very often by anybody except for the few homeowners who live on the lake. Fishing on Lake Aztec would be like fishing on your private lake.

Lake Aztec is no-wake lake and the smallest of the lakes in Cherokee Village. It does provide a very peacful fishing or canoeing atmosphere. There is access to the lake on Cherokee Road.

Discussion of Lake Aztec

Pictures of Lake Aztec on CherokeeVillageAR.net


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All of the lakes in Cherokee Village are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

Michael E. Myers, Licensed Arkansas Real Estate Agent specializing in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Michael E. Myers
Licensed Arkansas Real Estate Agent specializing in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

About Me

After many years as a landlord and real estate investor, my interest in real estate has led me to help guide buyers and sellers of Cherokee Village real estate through the sometimes turbulent and daunting, and always unique real estate transaction. Scroll through the King-Rhodes & Associates listings and you will see that there is a home or a unique property for everyone in Cherokee Village. I look forward to showing you why this is one of America's low priced, best kept secrects.

I have owned real estate in Cherokee Village since 2004. In that time, I have seen Cherokee Village through the eyes of tourist, a property owner, a home owner, and an owner of homes rented out to vacationers, and still do. This has given me an intimate knowledge of the local area through many perspectives.

Please feel free to search for properties and if you would like additional information it's just a phone call away or email away.

At King-Rhodes.com, you can sign up for a FREE update of properties that are listed with us. On the left side of the main page, click on the "Member Signup" link and fill out the online form for this free service. If there are any questions I can answer, please contact me toll free at 888.261.2167 or on my cell at 561.222.0747. You can always email me at mike@king-rhodes.com

Please look around my websites below. I've placed a wealth of information regarding the area for your reference. They are continuously being updated, so please check back often. Also, you can always visit my Blog for my take on real estate happenings in the area.

I can offer "concierge" real estate services to all of my clients, using the same attention to detail I use in my personal and business life. If you are interested in Cherokee Village and the beautiful surrounding Spring River area of northern Arkansas, I can help! Let's get together and talk about your property buying and/or selling plans. Let me explain how I can be Your Cherokee Village Agent.

"Cherokee Village - This is my Arkansas!

Areas of Expertise

My experience has been owner-occupied residential, second homes, vacation homes, homes purchased for the purpose of long term and/or vacation rental. I specialize in lakefront and golf course properties, both buildable lots and homes.

My strengths include local pricing knowledge leading to extreme negotiating expertise.

About King-Rhodes & Associates

As the largest real estate company in the area and the only real estate company located in Cherokee Village, King-Rhodes & Associates, Inc. has been successfully helping people buy and sell property in Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Evening Shade, Hardy, Highland, Mammoth Spring, Williford, Worth and along the Spring and South Fork Rivers for over 25 years.

Websites of interest

Mike has put together a valuable web-based, comprehensive resource full of information about Cherokee Village and the surrounding area that is constantly being updated and added to. It is for all to use, including other agents, if they so desire.

These websites will help in the gathering of information for those interested in Cherokee Village, as well as for those who are already property owners, residents, and long time visitors.

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Highlights of Lake Chanute in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Highlights of Lake Chanute
in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village, Arkansas has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation.

One of the seven is Lake Chanute. The highlights of this lake are:

* 65 acres

* 2.273 miles of shoreline

* Maximum depth unknown

* Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

Lake Chanute is a very quiet and picturesque lake in Cherokee Village. It can be seen as you drive by on Cherokee Road. The lake is on the Fulton County side of Cherokee Village. Lake Chanute has very good fishing and is very close to the south golf course.

Lake Chanute has an easy to use boat ramp. There is never alot of boat traffic on the lake, therefore it is a favorite place to fish by boat or right off the shore. From the boat ramp, there is a path that takes you to a cove that is popular with local fishermen.

Lake Chanute is no-wake lake and just a little smaller than Lake Sequoyah, yet it is large enough for relaxing pontoon boat rides around the lake. Swimming and floating in Lake Chanute is a favorite summer past-time.

Discussion of Lake Chanute

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All of the lakes in Cherokee Village are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

Highlights of Lake Omaha in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Highlights of Lake Omaha
in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village, Arkansas has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation.

One of the seven is Lake Omaha. The highlights of this lake are:

* 139 acres

* 4.7 miles of shoreline

* Maximum depth 40 feet

*Boating, water-skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, and canoeing allowed

* Full service marina

* The second largest lake in Cherokee Village

Lake Omaha is the second largest lake in Cherokee Village. It is in the Fulton County side of Cherokee Village. Lake Omaha boasts some of the newest and largest homes in all of the village.

Lake Omaha is one of the two lakes where water skiing and tubing is allowed in the village. There is never alot of boat traffic on the lake, therefore it is a favorite of water skiers who are looking for that perfect "glass" water to ski on.

Lake Omaha almost feels like a private lake inside a community of already private lakes. Due to its location on the western side of the village, it is not used as much as Lake Thunderbird and Lake Sequoyah is by the Cherokee Village residents and their guests. When you are on the lake, you generally have more privacy most days which gives you that "we have the lake to ourselves" feeling.

Discussion of Lake Omaha

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All of the lakes in Cherokee Village are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

Highlights of Lake Thunderbird in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Highlights of Lake Thunderbird
in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village, Arkansas has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation.

One of the seven is Lake Thunderbird. The highlights of this lake are:

* 264 acres

* 7.2 miles of shoreline

* Maximum depth 75 feet

* Boating, water-skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, and canoeing allowed

* The largest and most popular lake in Cherokee Village

* Marina w/ boat rentals, bait and fishing tackle

* Access through channel to Gitche Gummee Swimming Beach on Lake Sequoyah

* Navigable channel connects and allows boat access between Lake Thunderbird and Lake Sequoyah.

Lake Thunderbird is the most popular lake in Cherokee Village. It is the main focal point for the village. It is where the annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration is held in the village and is always one of the highlights of the year.

Lake Thunderbird is where to go to water ski and take the kids tubing on a beautiful summer day. At night, when the skiers are off the lake, untie the lines, push off from the dock, and take in a nice evening cruise and enjoy the evening. Get up in the morning and open up the throttle again.

However, when you feel like getting away from the crowds and the fast boats, and you just want to anchor up in the middle of the lake and float and swim, it is just a short boat ride through the channel into Lake Sequoyah where there is no wake allowed and the simple pleasures of a quiet lake begin.

Discussion of Lake Thunderbird

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All of the lakes in Cherokee Village are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

Highlights of Lake Sequoyah in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Highlights of Lake Sequoyah
in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village, Arkansas has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation.

One of the seven is Lake Sequoyah. The highlights of this lake are:

* 75.5 acres

* 2.361 miles of shoreline

* Maximum depth 55 feet

* Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

* Gitche Gummee Swimming Beach

* Navigable channel connects and allows boat access between Lake Sequoyah and Lake Thunderbird, the largest lake in Cherokee Village.

Many people love Lake Sequoyah because they can have the best of both worlds when it comes to the lakes. Lake Sequoyah is a no-wake lake so you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the lake without the noisy boat traffic. However, when you "feel the need for speed", it is just a short boat ride through the channel into Lake Thunderbird where you are able to water ski and travel at faster speeds.

There is plenty of fishing on Lake Sequoyah with crappie fishing being popular in the springtime. Fishing tip: Directly off the floating markers at the public beach area about two or three boat lengths out is a good spot to try your hand at the crappie. Down on the bottom is plenty of wood structure that attract crappie and is a known crappie spot in Cherokee Village.

Discussion of Lake Sequoyah

Pictures of Lake Sequoyah on CherokeeVillageAR.net


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All of the lakes in Cherokee Village are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

Visiting Cherokee Village, Arkansas? Rent a home instead of staying in a local motel

Visiting Cherokee Village, Arkansas? Rent a home instead of staying in a local motel

Cherokee Village, Arkansas gets many visitors throughout the year due to its natural beauty, abundance of outdoor activities, and affordability.

If you are planning a future stay in this beautiful area of the country, consider renting a private home instead of staying in a local motel. The advantages are many and this decision will be the easiest you make in your trip planning.

Many property owners in Cherokee Village are not full time residents and rent their homes out during the time they are not staying there themselves. King-Rhodes & Associates act as rental agents for the owners and have a wide variety of homes to fit your needs. This form of vacation accommodations is very popular with visitors and many come year after year renting the same home as in past years.

You'll be pleasantly surprised to find the cost of renting a spacious home versus staying a small motel room is very similar. You can rent lakefront homes with a private dock, lakeview homes, homes directly on one of the two golf courses, and homes with spectacular views all throughout the village. These homes range in size from small 2 bedroom homes bungalows to large executive style homes and everything in between.

You will be provided with everything you would in a motel such as fresh linens and towels, yet have a home with a kitchen, washer/dryer, satellite/cable television, among other things. Inshort, you'll have all the amenities of home.

If you want the real Cherokee Village experience, then consider renting a home during your stay instead of the traditional and cramped motel room. It is the perfect way to enjoy your time in Cherokee Village.

For a list of available rentals, please go to the King-Rhodes & Associates list of available rentals


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Happy hunting!

The Golf Courses of Cherokee Village

The Golf Courses of Cherokee Village

Golf in Cherokee Village, Arkansas is, in one word…uncrowded.

No tee times.

Yes, you read it correct. Most golfers would think that a scenic course with no tee times and rarely very busy would not exist. Most would say if there are no tee times, then it must be very exclusive and expensive. If it’s not busy, then it must be a poorly groomed course and not very much fun to play.

Wrong on all counts.

Cherokee Village is golf paradise with its two championship eighteen hole golf courses. Both courses are beautiful and uncrowded. Arkansas' mild climate gives you the chance most years to play golf year round.

Cherokee Village South Course is an 18 hole regulation length golf course. The South Course is the longer of the two courses. It is hilly and offers wide open fairways. This championship layout plays fairly long from the back tees at 7058 yards. Modestly difficult, this golf course definitely rewards good shots and can be forgiving of bad ones. You'll enjoy many nice views on the South course. The view from the first tee is incredible as is the view from the clubhouse overlooking the course.

Cherokee Village North Course is also an 18 hole regulation length golf course. This medium-length 6687 yard course offers a more challenging layout than the South Course where strategy and finesse will help. Water is in play on 6 holes. This course has the South Fork River meandering through it and is very picturesque.

Both courses are private and available only to property owners and their registered guests. Both courses have a pro shop and a driving range.

The fees for each course for property owners currently are $13 for 9 holes, $18 for 18 holes, and an all day pass is $29.

Cherokee Village North Course
75 Pro Shop Rd
Cherokee Village, AR 72529
Tel 870-257-3430

Cherokee Village South Course
5 Laguna Drive
Cherokee Village, AR 72529
Tel 870-257-2555

The Lakes of Cherokee Village, Arkansas

The Lakes of Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Cherokee Village has seven private lakes that offer plenty of outdoor recreation. These lakes are operated by the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) for the use and enjoyment of property owners and their guests. Lake Patrol officers monitor the lakes to make sure all boats are in compliance with state and local regulations, and that all users of the lakes are property owners and/or their registered guests.

The lakes are:

Lake Aztec
19.3 acres
Maximum depth unknown
Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

Lake Chanute
65 acres
2.273 miles of shoreline
Maximum depth unknown
Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

Lake Cherokee
37 acres
1.461 miles of shoreline
Maximum depth 40 feet
Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed
Lake Cherokee flows with a scenic waterfall into and through Papoose Park.

Lake Navajo
34 acres
Maximum depth 25 feet
Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed

Lake Omaha
139 acres
4.7 miles of shoreline
Maximum depth 40 feet
Boating, water-skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, and canoeing allowed
Marina

Lake Sequoyah
75.5 acres
2.361 miles of shoreline
Maximum depth 55 feet
Fishing, swimming, no-wake boating, and canoeing allowed
Gitche Gummee Swimming Beach
Channel connects and allows boat access between Lake Sequoyah and Lake Thunderbird

Lake Thunderbird
264 acres
7.2 miles of shoreline
Maximum depth 75 feet
Boating, water-skiing, tubing, fishing, swimming, and canoeing allowed
The most popular lake in Cherokee Village
Marina w/ boat rentals

All of the lakes in Cherokee Village have been stocked with Largemouth Bass, crappie, catfish and other native fish.

Here a few links of photos of the lakes in Cherokee Village

http://cherokeevillagear.blogspot.com/2008/05/water-skiing-on-lake-thunderbird.html


Lakes Aztec, Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Lake Chanute, Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Lake Omaha, Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Lake Sequoyah, Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Lake Thunderbird, Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Thunderbird Marina on Lake Thunderbird, Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Moving to Arkansas? A tax guide for new residents

Moving to Arkansas? A tax guide for new residents

Are you planning a move to Arkansas? Read this tax guide for new residents put out by Arkansas' official website. Arkansas has long been known as a state with low taxes making it an attractive option for retirees.

http://www.arkansas.gov/dfa/income_tax/tax_general_moving.html

http://www.arkansas.gov/dfa/income_tax/documents/moving_2_arkansas.pdf

There's loads of information on these websites for those thinking about or are making a move to the State of Arkansas.

Free or low cost things to do in Arkansas

What are your favorite things to do in The Natural State that are free or low cost?

101 Free Things To Do in The Natural State!
http://www.arkansas.com/things-to-do/101things/

Things To Do in Arkansas State Parks
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/things-to-do/

Kids and Family Fun in Arkansas
http://www.arkansaskids.com/borednomore/

Arkansas.com Things to Do
http://www.arkansas.com/things-to-do/

Things to do in the Ozarks Region
http://www.thingstodo.com/states/AR/ozarks.htm

Free Things To Do In Little Rock
http://www.littlerock.com/media/free-things.asp

Twenty Five Free Things to Do in Arkansas
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6982/twenty_five_free_things_to_do_in_arkansas.html?cat=16

Please feel free to add to this list

Summer may be over, but Cherokee Village isn't!

Most of the country is winding down after a hopefully pleasant and enjoyable summer wherever you are. In many resort style communities, once Labor Day Weekend is over, the tourists go back home, the summer residents pack up and leave, and it gets real quiet fast.

That holds true for Cherokee Village also, but it doesn't have to be. Many people come to Cherokee Village only in the fall to take advantage of the scenery, mild weather, and bargain lodging. If you want an enjoyable time of the year to visit Cherokee Village, Arkansas, and want to take advantage of lower rates, the fall is it.

The weather is very nice this time of year, and our already uncrowded golf courses are even less crowded. Boats are still in the water, the temperatures during the day right now are still in the 70s and 80s, and the nights are starting to cool down. As fall progresses, the temperatures will get lower, but still very mild compared to more northern locales.

If you are not a homeowner in Cherokee Village, take advantage of lower rates on vacation home rentals and stay in a private home for what a decent hotel room would cost.

Call me toll free at 888-261-2167 for more details on coming to Cherokee Village this fall and not spending a fortune. You'll be glad you did!

Map of Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Map of Cherokee Village, Arkansas

This is the map many of you may have seen that you can pick up at local real estate offices and other locales in and around the village.

This image of the map is only good for general viewing because as you zoom in it will get a little fuzzy.

http://cherokeevillagear.blogspot.com/2009/08/map-of-cherokee-village-arkansas.html

This is the full sized version:

Full size Cherokee Village Arkansas Map

Arkansas Launches RelocateToArkansas.com

The Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism launches a website to aid in the relocation to the state.

RelocateToArkansas.com simpliflies the moving processes to Arkansas.

The following quote is from the website:

"Because of Arkansas's vast expanse of natural surroundings -- lakes, rivers, state parks, etc. -- as well as abundance of activities and events such as golf, art galleries and spas, it's one of the fastest growing places for people looking to retire."

Here is the press release:

www.marketwire.com/press-release/Arkansas-Department-Of-Parks-And-Tourism-1033902.html

www.relocatetoarkansas.com

Cherokee Village Plat Maps and Bills of Assurance

For those interested in locating specific lots inside Cherokee Village, the city's website offers the plat maps of all subdivisions in Cherokee Village in pdf format at:

www.cherokeevillage.org/Plat_Maps

The Bill of Assurance for any subdivision inside Cherokee Village can be located at:

www.cherokeevillage.org/Bills_Of_Assurance

If you have any questions regarding these links, or if you need any help in your search, you can contact Cherokee Village City Hall at (870) 257-5522 or the Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District at (870) 257-2468 for further information.

The four groups that help unpack priorities for readying your home for sale

When getting your home ready to be listed for sale, most people obviously would like to make their home the most attractive it can be utilizing the resources they have to work with. For most people, there also never seems to be as much time as they need to accomplish the task.

It can be very overwhelming when you see all that needs to be done to receive top dollar for your property, especially in the competitive environment we find ourselves in today. You need a plan and you need to get it all done in a specified time frame. This what you're telling yourself, right?

The written plan is a major part of getting started. You need to first get yourself organized and put the projects and tasks in a list of priority. What should be done first? Do I do the biggest projects first, or get the little ones out of the way? These are all very good questions to ask yourself.

In any project, whether it is work related or not, I use a system I read about in a book called, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", by Stephen R. Covey. It is a system that helps to prioritize the tasks that are in front of me.

They are separated into four quadrants and are as follows:

1. Important and Urgent (Quadrant I)

2. Important, but not Urgent (Quadrant II)

3. Urgent, but not Important (Quadrant III)

4. Not Urgent and not Important (Quadrant IV)

Quadrant I consists of deadlines and emergencies, but Covey suggests that some of us spend too much time on things that are important and urgent. This is because we have let them become urgent by possibly spending too much time we don't have on time wasters in Quadrant IV, for example. In the long run, if we stick to the important priorities, we will have less things piling up in Quadrant I because you have taken care of them before they became urgent. One good example of Quadrant II might be replacing that old and cracking washing machine water hose before it springs a leak and floods your home when you're on vacation. You saw it was old and needed replacing. You knew it was important because of the potential damage it could cause, yet it wasn't urgent because it may last awhile longer. You went ahead and replaced it, problem now solved.

In how this relates to getting your house ready for sale, I have come up with a few examples.

Quadrant I: They should be the things you do immediately, at the expense of anything else such as a crisis, pressing problems, and all deadline driven projects. It's July and your a/c unit just died. That's a crisis. An example of a deadline driven project might be that you have agreed to move all the furniture out of the bedroom yourself in exchange for a lower carpet installation price. The installers are coming to replace the carpet in that bedroom on Wednesday. It's Tuesday afternoon and you haven't moved anything out of the room yet.

Quadrant II: Here an example might be the flower bed alongside the sidewalk that leads up to the front door is overgrown and full of weeds. At the same time, that sidewalk is dirty and moldy and in need of a good pressure washing. Good first impressions are very important, so this needs to be done for sure, but if you don't get to it until next week, it's not the end of the world. This is not a crisis, but it is still very important. Choosing the colors for repainting the exterior of the home is always an important decision, but if you're not scheduled to have the house painted until next month, it's not very urgent. One more example may be making sure you have necessary tools and supplies ahead of time for a project instead of waiting until the morning of the day you're going to do that project to go out and get them, only to find out the tool you need is now not available. Quadrant II produces the strongest results. This is where the real work happens, where we’re able to get things done that will help you move forward towards that end goal. Problem prevention, project planning, scheduling, and preparation also fall under this category.

Quadrant III: It may be urgent that you choose your choice of size for the backyard utility shed you plan on replacing two months from now by the end of the day so it arrives on time, but it's hardly important. One thing that is very important to remember is that sometimes we tend to focus on urgent activities and making the mistake of thinking they are also important when they're not. You will have to determine how important some of these urgent tasks really are. This is a tricky Quadrant to get right.

Quadrant IV: Replacing the mailbox with a dent in it, You have a few boxes of old personal items in the attic that you don't know if you want to move, and you want to go through them. It's great if you ever got to these projects for your personal accomplishment and enjoyment, but it's not going to have any impact on how fast your home may sell or any impact on squeezing that extra few bucks out of the selling price. These tasks may also be called "busywork". Ask yourself if you even need to bother with anything on this list. If you have everything else done, and you have the time, have at it.

Vintage Cherokee Village, Arkansas Postcards

For those interested in vintage postcards, check out our collection of Cherokee Village postcards from days gone by.

Here's one of them.



Please click the link below to see them all. Enjoy!

Cherokee Village Vintage Postcard Album

Is now the time to buy lakefront property?

My family and I love the lakes in Cherokee Village. Being an avid water skier, I find Lake Thunderbird ideal for water skiing, teaching kids to ski, as well as pulling kids all over the lake tubing! Cherokee Village, Arkansas lakefront property is in one word, fun! On any nice day, you will find boats out on the lakes fishing, skiiing, tubing, or just having an enjoyable cruise. We have created memories on these lakes that my kids will never forget. If you can't tell by my excitement, then let me show you some properties to help you create memories for many years to come. Now may be one of the greatest times to buy lakefront in quite awhile, but there are many things to watch out for and consider when looking into this unique type of property.

While no agent should claim to have that proverbial crystal ball, nationwide many agree that the market may be leveling out. Many others think we’re at the bottom now or very close. I don’t know if we’re at a bottom nationwide or not, but I’m watching the numbers like everybody else. How that affects Arkansas, one never knows, but with a down economy continuing nationwide and the summer season beginning to wind down after Labor Day, deals should be able to be found. If you are seriously considering Arkansas lakefront property, contact me and I'll show you why I love the lakes of Cherokee Village.

My theory for real estate is that lakefront property is most always a good buy. In fact, lakefront property is one of my favorite types of properties and I will be very happy when someone finds a property that fits their needs, because I know of all the memories they are going to make for themselves with that piece of lakefront they will call their own.

What are some good tips to buying a lakefront property? Lakefront property is generally a more expensive option than property away from the lake. But with a recession creating better deals all around the country by people pulling back and taking the "wait and see" approach, and the fact that interest rates are still very low, finding and securing that piece of lakefront should not be that difficult at all.

Lakefront property shouldn't be that desolate and totally away from civilization. Many lakefront offers you see these days in the southern United States are miles away from the closest town and still in the development stage. I have received in the mail dozens and dozens of such offers from developers in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina all offering deals on lakefront property in their new development. Most of these developments are nowhere near a town, schools or shopping, and most are still in the beginning stages of development. The lakes in Cherokee Village are inside the city limits and a short drive to Town Center, and a short drive to the main highway with shopping and groceries. Why wait a few years to see the development fully built, see your first neighbor, or drive miles and miles to the nearest grocery store, when Cherokee Village is already an established community with all of that already in place?

Try to find a lakefront property near other recreational activities. Cherokee Village has two golf courses each within a few minute drive of any lakefront home. Lakefront homes in Cherokee Village are very short distances from some of the finest outdoor activity Arkansas has to offer such as canoeing on the nearby Spring River, hiking all over the Ozarks, and camping in many campgrounds and parks all over northern Arkansas.

The cost of lakefront property will depend on many variables, one being the quality of the water itself. Did you know the lakes in Cherokee Village are spring fed, very clean, and rarely fluctuate more than a few inches? When you purchase this kind of property, you have to check into many issues. Are you allowed to build a dock on that particular piece of property? Just because the lot next door has a dock doesn't mean the lot you are considering is allowed to have a new dock put in. Is the lake you are looking at under the control of the US Army Corps of Engineers? If so, there are stringent rules and regulations about how you can use your lakefront and it would be advisable to check into how often they lower the lake and how much the water level fluctuates every year.

All of these factors are very important when considering lakefront property. Cherokee Village lakes are private to property owners and their guests, so these US Army Corps of Engineers issues are not a problem. Most every lakefront lot in Cherokee Village has the ability to have a dock put in, however, you must first check with the Cherokee Village SID for what can and cannot be done with the particular lot you're interested in.

Other issues you will want to consider are: Is the water polluted? How deep is the lake? How is the fishing? Does the lake get stocked? What are the zoning regulations? Is there camping allowed on the lot next door to the lot I'm considering building my dream home on? What about mobile homes? The zoning in Cherokee Village allows no camping or mobile homes on the lakefront, but these are examples of some of the factors that should be taken into consideration when looking for lakefront property.

Lastly, there is only so much quality lakefront property. In any community, there are vastly fewer available lots and homes directly on the lake than there are off the lake. As these fewer and fewer lakefront lots get built upon, what remains may be costlier in the future for those looking for their slice of life on the lake.

Don't Overlook The Details When Preparing Your Home For Sale

In preparing your home for sale, the little things count. We are currently in a buyer's market so the little attention to details count now more than ever. Sellers must do all that they can in order to make their home stand out among all the other similar homes that are for sale in their area. Many of those little things can be done for very little, if any cost. The result can be thousands of more dollars in your pocket at closing. More importantly, it can help to reduce the amount of time your property stays on the market, thereby allowing you to move on to the next stage of your life just that much quicker.

Let's start with first impressions and curb appeal. This cannot be understated. You need to convince potential buyers to get out of the car, and your potential buyers will have an immediate impression in the first five seconds if they want to proceed to look at it or not. Those five seconds are probably the most important of the entire visit to your home. What do you see when you first drive up to your home? Does it give you a positive first impression or not? Be honest with yourself. Is there a "Wow" factor?

Try and get an opinion from someone you know and trust who you believe can give you an unbiased opinion. Let them know you won't be insulted, that you are looking for constructive criticism on what they see when they first pull up to your property. You neve know, your home may be have fantastic curb appeal, but if it does not, it's better to have a couple of knocks to your pride now than never knowing and wondering why your not getting any offers, or the offers you are getting are much lower than you thought they'd be. Get that out of the way in the beginning and take care of those little things first.

When a potential buyer pulls up, the outside is obviously what they see first. Is the landscaping neatly trimmed or is it overgrown and touching the side of the house? The landscaping doesn't need to be expensive, but it should be manicured, trimmed, and not overdone. The lawn needs to be mowed regularly and leaves raked. Simple attention to the front of the house and how the yard and landscaping looks does not need to cost much. Most of it can be done by you for little to no cost. Repainting the front door and replacing a worn out light fixture by the front door will definitely leave a good impression on your potential buyers. Replace torn screening. Wind up and hang your outside hoses neatly by the faucet. Keep your garage door closed.

Once inside, limit the amount of clutter in your home. Removing every item that is not essential will make your rooms appear larger. I know this is hard to do, but remove family photos and other personal knick knacks and pack them away. The potential buyer wants to envision their family living in the home and will have a hard time doing so if the home they are touring is filled with your family's life. If necessary, put a fresh coat of paint on the walls and make sure all of your rooms have been cleaned. Wipe away smudge marks and dirt from all light switches and door knobs. Clean and paint baseboards and trim. Make sure all lights bulbs are in working order and use higher wattage bulbs to make the rooms bright when someone enters.

If you have pets, remember the old saying about the $10,000 cat. If a prospect walks into a home and sees cat food on the kitchen counter or a litter box anywhere in sight, they immediate start deducting dollars off their offer. The same goes for dogs, snakes, gerbils, or any other pet. As much as we love our pets, some people do not, and it can stop a potential offer dead in its tracks. As hard as it may be for some of you, please try and keep evidence of animals living on the property confined to the outside or the garage when your home is for sale.

When it comes to cleanliness inside, nothing is as important as the kitchen and bathrooms. As to kitchens, make sure the garbage is always empty and there are no dirty dishes in the sink or dishwasher. Close all the cabinet doors. I was once told by a very successful real estate agent that the bathrooms need to appear as if they were a hotel bathroom. It makes all the difference in the world. Have new, unused soaps out and none of your personal items showing. Put that hairbrush, razor, and half empty shampoo bottle in a cabinet and out of sight.

These are a few tips that can help greatly in maximizing your home's selling potential. When your home is for sale, you need to cover your tracks as best you can. I realize that's hard to do, but it will pay off in the end if you're diligent in your efforts. Remember, you only get one chance at making a good impression on this potential buyer. Make it count!