Live Out Your Inner James Bond Villain Fantasies in This Cave-Turned-Luxury-Home

The idea of living in a cave might not sound too appealing at first, but Beckham Creek Cave Lodge is a world away from the cold and dingy dwellings of our ancestors. The so-called “world’s most luxurious cave” is located in a private 260-acre resort in the remote area of Arkansas, nestled within a natural cavern. Overlooking the valley and surrounded by mountains, rivers, and hot springs, it’s the ideal accommodation for those who seek adventure in style.

The 6,000-square-foot structure was originally acquired by Celestial Tea co-founder John Hay who transformed it into a bomb shelter during the Cold War (just in case things turned “hot”). He spent four years and $2 million converting the subterranean chamber into the perfect hideaway, complete with all the comforts of a modern home. After the war, Hay sold the “cave” to the current owner who renovated the space into a luxury hotel in 2014.

Home to four luxury bedrooms and four lavish bathrooms, The Beckham Creek Cave Lodge costs $1,200 a night and can accommodate up to 8 guests. The modern interior compliments the natural elements of the cave, which is full of stalagmites, stalactites, and other rock formations. It even has its own helipad outside for those who want to live out their inner James Bond villain fantasies.

If you’re wondering about amenities, the cave’s manager and current broker Rayne Davidson explains, “The water for the cave comes from the 1.5 mile interior of the cave and flows into a holding tank which goes through a purification system,” he says. “What is not used and is overflow, travels under the floor of the lodge and comes out into another holding pool beside the front door, then overflows down the mountain (in the times of heavy rain – it’s a waterfall of sorts) to then be held in the large pond down in the pasture beside the helipad.”

The spectacular cave home is now up for sale once more for $2.75 million. Would you live in a luxury cave? Scroll down to check out the incredible interior.

The Beckham Creek Cave Lodge is a world away from the cold and dingy dwellings of our ancestors.

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Nestled within a natural cavern in the remote area of Arkansas, the hotel is known as the “World’s most luxurious cave.”

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

The 6,000-square-foot structure features four bedrooms and four bathrooms and can accommodate up to 8 guests.

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

It even has its own helipad outside, so you can arrive in style.

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

It’s currently up for sale for $2.75 million. Would you live in a cave house?

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

Cave House Beckham Creek Cave Lodge

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My Modern Met granted permission to use images by Beckham Creek Cave Lodge / Mallory Jane Photography.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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