This is a rare opportunity to own heavily wooded acreage in a premier section of the Ozarks. Very close to Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake for fishing, boating, swimming and so much more. VERY PRIVATE yet within 20 miles of Mountain Home, Arkansas and 10 miles of Gainesville, Missouri.
The map below shows the tracts at Cave Hollow West. Directly below the map you will see a list showing the available tracts along with their prices. Click on the tract number (in the list) of any available tract to see full information page for that tract.
Please see the pictures, maps and videos below to learn about these beautiful wooded tracts at Cave Hollow!
In the aerial photo above we are taking a look at “The Tracts At Cave Hollow”. We are looking over Highway 5 at the start of the easement road.
“Cave Hollow” is one of our “Homesteader Friendly Rural Developments”. This simply means that the standard Property Covenant requiring a minimum 600 square foot concrete foundation for a residence does NOT apply to the tracts at “Cave Hollow”. If you have been waiting for a property for your “tiny home” or for your “shipping container home” then you may have finally found what you are looking for! You can even use an RV or a camper as a residence (as long as it is no more than 15 years old when moved onto the property).
Cave Hollow is very private, yet is still close to some great towns (for shopping and employment) as well as major lakes (for fishing, swimming and boating)!
PLEASE NOTE: Cave Hollow makes use of a private, gravel easement road system for access to the tracts. The easement roads are “minimum maintenance roads” that have been designed for use by a four-wheel drive truck/SUV. Having four-wheel drive is very helpful when you need it, and having a truck or an SUV gives you more clearance than a car, which can be very helpful if you encounter rough spots in the road.
Cave Hollow is an “Off-Grid” rural development. This means that power is not within the development. Power is within the area (within a mile of the subdivision) but has not been run to any tracts within Cave Hollow. It would be the responsibility on an individual buyer to obtain power, if they so desired. Many buyers of “Off-Grid” properties plan to use an alternative source of power such as solar, wind or a generator (if those buyers require power for their intended use of the tract). We have also found that a large number of buyers have no interest in power, as they plan to use their property for hunting or recreational purposes.
Because Cave Hollow is outside of any city limits there are no city or public water/sewer lines in the area. A buyer of a Cave Hollow tract who requires a permanent water source would want to look into a well or a cistern (water storage tank). On a Cave Hollow tract over 5 acres in size (most tracts) you can construct your own septic/waste system (if desired) which could include a standard septic, a lagoon, a properly built outhouse or many other alternative style waste disposal systems.
We did have cell phone service in the several areas in Cave Hollow where we made or received phone calls. You are likely to have better cell service on a “ridge” than within a “valley”. The wi-fi in our truck worked just fine at Cave Hollow (probably AT&T based wi-fi?).
We have uploaded a couple of videos of Cave Hollow West, which show the general layout. To watch a drone video of the Tracts at Cave Hollow please click on the video below:
The next video is an “Intro Video” in which we explore the area around Cave Hollow:
Private acreage loaded with views and wildlife! These tracts are located about 20 miles north of Mountain Home, Arkansas but are on the Missouri side with great access to stunning lakes within 10 miles to each direction. They are located in southern Ozark County, Missouri. The County Seat is Gainesville, Missouri and is about 7 miles north of the property. Mountain Home, Arkansas is an excellent city with numerous options for shopping and dining as well as ample employment opportunities.
Less than 10 miles to the west you will find the VERY popular Bull Shoals Lake and less than 10 miles to the east you will find the incredible Norfork Lake.
The “MapRight” interactive map is useful for exploring the property and the area. Please feel free to check out the interactive map below! You can zoom in and out and also move the map around and even use different “base layers” to view the tracts:
Please refer to our interactive map above (MapRight Map) for additional property views and information. The property boundaries are approximate but it should be very helpful for exploring the property.
About the free “MapRight” app that you can use to help check out this property:
To read a detailed description about how to use the free “MapRight” app to locate the property as well as the property’s boundaries, please click on the link below:
Click Here To See A “MapRight” Tutorial
You will want to download the “MapRight” app to your phone or tablet before you visit the property, as it will make things go smoothly on your first trip (just follow the directions in the tutorial).
The Tracts at Cave Hollow represent an excellent opportunity for building an off-grid home or cabin as there are no building permits required in this area. You and your friends/family can build your own cabin without permits or inspections.
Many of the tracts at Cave Hollow do have mature timber. As with any other tract, no timber may not be cut or sold until the property has been paid for in full. We are often able to give written permission to cut timber if you are clearing/expanding a building site or a trail (contact us for details on this).
These private tracts could be great for camping, hunting, off-grid building, recreation, or all of the above!
The map above shows the property’s location (property shown outlined in red) relative to Gainesville, Missouri, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake.
The aerial photo above gives you another look at the Tracts at Cave Hollow. All of the tracts have timber and several of them have natural clearings, as well.
As this area is well-known for wildlife, you can expect to find both deer and turkey on or around your property. The fishing and boating in the area is great, as well. Within just a few miles to the west and the east you will find huge lakes and also rivers.
The photo above shows a white-tailed deer at Cave Hollow. This area is WELL KNOWN for deer and turkey hunting!
The topo map above shows how these private tracts are situated. The easement roads which border the tracts (purple lines on map above) run along several long ridges, which is what gives many of the tracts their excellent views. The tracts are generally the highest by the easement road and they slope down as you move away from the road.
There is a small creek called “Little Creek” which crosses over many of the tracts at Cave Hollow. This creek flows at different times throughout the year and is always a good source of cool rocks and fossils!
Although these tracts could be excellent for hunting, camping and recreation, they can also be used for building an off-grid home or a cabin.
The map below shows the general location of the property (outlined in red toward bottom of map) within the Ozarks:
Cave Hollow is in an excellent location, about 20 minutes from Mountain Home, 10 minutes from Gainesville and very close to the lakes. Springfield, Missouri is about 1.5 hours to the northwest and Branson, Missouri is about an hour to the west.
The map below shows you just how close Cave Hollow is to Bull Shoals Lake and the popular Pontiac Cove Marina. Bull Shoals Lake has over 700 miles of shoreline (it’s true) and you can explore it all from Pontiac Cove Marina!
Click Here for more information on Pontiac Cove Marina on Bull Shoals Lake, which is only about 10 minutes west of the property.
Click Here for more information on the beautiful city of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mountain Home offers employment, lodging, shopping, dining and plenty of recreation.
Click Here to learn about the excellent hunting in the area.
Directions to Cave Hollow:
From Mountain Home, Arkansas just go north on Highway 5 for about 15 miles and you will cross the state line into Missouri. After crossing the state line, continue heading north for another 3 miles and you will see the main entrance to Cave Hollow on the east side of Highway 5. Go east off of the Highway onto the private easement road which leads through Cave Hollow. You will want a truck or an suv to use the private easement road at Cave Hollow. Or, bring your four wheeler or your side-by-side and do some true exploring!
The BEST way to explore the tracts would be to download the free “MapRight” app to your phone or tablet. Then, click on the upper left corner of the interactive map (within this page) that says “View Full Screen”. The map will then open up within the MapRight App and not only will you have the full map but there will ALSO be a colored dot to indicate exactly where you are. It is VERY helpful when driving to Cave Hollow for the first time and it is VERY VERY helpful when looking at a specific property. For more information on the MapRight App/Link please view the video within the “Frequently Asked Questions” tab on the home page of our website.
The hunting and wildlife watching opportunities in this area are EXCELLENT with a large population of white-tailed deer as well as wild turkey. These properties could also be suitable for hunting, off-grid building, homesteading, camping and recreation.
The Tracts at Cave Hollow are sold through our partner company which is Regions Land Company. The sales process is the same as you see on the InstantAcres website, but the paperwork will shows Regions Land Company as the “seller”.
With about 20 minutes of these tracts you will find HUGE lakes, a large city (Mountain Home) as well as additional public land which can also be used for hunting and recreation.
Cave Hollow is a private, rural development comprised of fewer than 100 tracts. This particular section of Cave Hollow is known as “Cave Hollow West”. The tracts within Cave Hollow West are excellent for hunting and recreation and offer an opportunity for off-grid building.
Wooded acreage in the Ozarks has been a wise investment for many years. As the demand for property in this area continues to grow, the values will continue to rise. Lock in your property now, while you still can!
What can you do on your new property at Cave Hollow?
Although this tract is close to a major city (Mountain Home), it is NOT subject to the zoning regulations that you will find in the immediate Mountain Home area! This property is within a Rural Development and does have basic property covenants BUT almost all of our buyers find that these covenants simply do NOT limit what they plan to do with their property!
On your property at Cave Hollow you can:
- Hunt
- Camp
- Build a cabin or a home
- Homestead
- Live “off-grid”
- Have a large garden
- Have animals (no kennels greater than 5 dogs)
- Although you are welcome to build a “traditional” home or cabin you may also live in a portable building, a tiny home, a shipping container home or even an RV or camper (as long as it is no more than 15 years old when moved onto the property).
- There is no time limit to build.
- You can also camp for up to 90 days in a 12 month period if you choose to do so.
On your property at Cave Hollow you can not:
- No commercial businesses (other than a home business)
- No cutting of the timber until the property has been paid for in full (we can often make written exceptions for clearing a building site or driveway)
- No junkyards of any kind
To see the full property covenants please click on the link below:
Cave Hollow Property Covenants
All of the tracts at Cave Hollow have setback distances from the easement road(s). These setback areas are privacy buffers and are also designated utility easements so that owners may potentially have the option of electric service in the future (which would be the responsibility of individual tract owners and is in no way guaranteed by us). All buildings, homesites, parking areas, storage areas, etc. must be at least 100 feet from the centerline of the easement road (this area acts as a privacy setback as well as a utility easement). Power is NOT currently within the development.
So, when you choose your tract at Cave Hollow it is important that you keep in mind that your building/camping site MUST be at least 100 feet from the center of the easement road. In some cases this would mean having to hire someone with machinery in order to create a driveway/site for you – this would be at your expense (unless you purchase a tract with an existing driveway/site). In the city of Mountain Home you will find equipment rental if you decide to create your own driveway/site.
Fences/gates may not be placed within 50 feet of the centerline of the easement road(s) as this area is a designated road easement area. Although there is a 30 foot setback for building/storage from the sides and rear of each tract you CAN fence directly up to the sides and rear of each tract.
The photo above was taken from one of the tracts at Cave Hollow. What a view!
These tracts represent an excellent opportunity for building your own off-grid home or cabin as there are no building permits required in this area! You and your friends/family can build your own cabin without permits or inspections.
To see an available tract at Cave Hollow, please click on one of the links under the map, at the top of this page.