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The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Compton, AR
  • Ponca Elk Education Center
    13 min drive
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    15 min drive
  • Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls
    32 min drive
  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    56 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located cabin! The Roost is the perfect getaway in the Upper Buffalo River area! Located along highway 21 between Kingston and Boxley, you will be right in the middle of it all!

The location is perfect for almost any and all activities that the area has to offer. All of the most popular hiking trails and floating on the Buffalo or Kings River are only a few minutes away!

Wilderness rider is only a short distance and you can ride directly from the cabin to the entrance on your OHV!

Endless views to the East and West make for some of the most amazing sunsets and sunrises you could ever ask for!!!

There is a fire pit and we provide a moderate amount of wood for your stay. There is a grill that is both gas and charcoal, and the kitchen is stocked with most of the cooking utensils you will need. We provide a gas bottle but if you prefer charcoal, you will need to bring that. We keep a few spices along with coffee for the drip style coffee pot.
New HVAC
You won’t regret booking this stay!!!

Access is easy!! Great for any type of vehicle, motorcycles too! The house sits right along Highway 21 between Kingston and the Boxley Valley!
Other things to note
There is good cell phone service at the cabin along with WiFi and a land line, for emergency and local calls only. Guest should keep in mind that the closest grocery store is about 30 minutes away so come prepared!system FEb 2024!!
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Ponca Elk Education Center. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washing machine.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen and washing machine
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Buffalo National River and 13 minutes from Ponca Elk Education Center

Property manager

Nathan Davidson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ponca trip
Really enjoyed my stay. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Hope to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
The area was quiet and restful! Such a bucolic setting and surrounded with nature. The fall colors were beautiful and we enjoyed our time sitting on the porches with a cup of coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Vacation Spot
The cabin was gorgeous! The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We were close to all of the activities that we were interested in, such as, hiking and seeing the elk. We went as a birthday trip for myself and I could not have chosen a better place to stay or a better time of the year to go and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Side by side raid
The views of the sunrise and sunset were amazing. We were close to the wilderness rider and buffalo ranch and hiking. Loved the cabin decor and we had lots of room. It was perfect for a short getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway.
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin, convenient location
This little cabin was nice and clean and convenient for access to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boxley House
Loved the property and location!! The house was very comfortable. Views of the sunrise was wonderful. Location of seeing the elk was spot on. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ponca weekend
We usually come during fall. This was our first time in the summer. And we still got to see some elk!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Float trip weekend
We had a great weekend at The Roost! The property was very clean. There was plenty of firewood provided. The beds are were comfortable. You are very close to 2 outfitters if you plan to float. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This cabin is so serene. Perfect spot to get away from it all, yet just 15-20 minutes to Ponca and all the outdoor activities. Nice fire pit with wood provided. Enclosed game room with darts and kids games. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leginia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buffalo River Paddle Trip
Beautiful location, but easy to get to !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
I think this is our favorite place we have ever stayed! Everything was absolutely perfect. My husband and I said we could live here. Perfect amount of room. Anything we could need was provided. We loved roasting marshmallows at the fire pit and not having to go find firewood to buy first. We don’t build tons of fires, so just a little was enough. I brought my own coffee, but it was nice of the owner to have some there in case I had forgot. Having wifi was a blessing with three kids. Waking up to the view from the back bedroom window in the morning was wonderful. My daughter was delighted by the cows nearby. Everything was great. The owners were so friendly when we had to message them. Check in was a breeze. We definitely hope to stay again when we come for our fall trip. Definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great cabin, had ever thing you needed, and just up the street from the ranch. I would highly recommend it and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Rabbit Dolls and Toys

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant place, nice & clean!
Very happy with our stay. If you like the rustic outdoor & hunting look, then look no further. Its close to Buffalo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness
1year anniversary trip
We loved the Roost. Cozy and close to Wilderness Rider
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023