A History of Lookout Cottages Bed & Breakfast

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Lookout Cottage, D'Long Manor A beautiful and stately home stands serenely in a quiet corner of
Eureka Springs where the tall trees whisper in the gentle breezes. This Colonial Manor House, built in 1903, now houses the office of Lookout Cottage and Gift Shop.

The original owner, Julius Labsap, was afflicted by a nervous disorder and came to this area from St. Louis. He first erected a cottage, now known as the Gatehouse, for temporary use which still stands outside the gates to the Manor House. The same sweeping gates now welcome guests to the lodging quarters that are carefully appointed with antiques and memories of past residents.

 Judge and Mrs. Slusser purchased the house about 1925. Judge died within two years followed by Mrs. Slusser in 1930. After two other owners occupied the property, Marge Lyon and her husband resided at the Manor for a number of years beginning in the nineteen forties. Marge Lyon wrote articles for the Chicago Tribune and later accepted a position with the School of the Ozarks at Branson, Missouri. As a writer, she penned the name "Sunrise Mountain Farm" to depict the Manor's rolling estate.

 After the Lyons sold the property, a new owner would ascribe yet another title to this home with its lovely verandas on Lookout Circle. The namesake for D'Long Manor came in 1966 when Delores H. Long purchased the residence. A businesswoman and artist, she used the assumed name of D'Long.


 Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Lookout Cottages, Irene/Vernon During the twenty some years the Lyons owned the home it was fashionable, if not a health requirement, to take advantage of the spa treatment available locally. Rejuvenating baths and massage were available at the Basin Spring Bath House where Alice Coleman, a young nurse, developed a clientele. During her long span as a health worker, Alice endeared herself to many residents including Irene Castle, a famous dancer thought to be the "Ginger Rogers" of her day. Marge Lyon also took to Alice's healing treatment.


A friendly and social person, Alice eventually cared for a paralyzed man who would later leave his home to her. Alice's imprint remains to this day as one of the guest quarters is known as "Suite Alice." Modern day spa enthusiasts who enjoy therapeutic treatments at the Health Works location on the historic loop may remember Alice and her work there from 1954 to 1976.

Upon her death, her dear friends, Grace and King Gladden, purchased the house and created tourist accommodations. Sara and Ray Johnson purchased the tourist accommodations from the Gladdens and continued the tradition of preserving and restoring the Manor House. Julie and John Van Woy, the current owners, respect the history and charm of the Lookout property by preserving parts of its past with all the comforts today's guests may enjoy.
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