Fantastic settings, unique cabins, great hiking location, and very reasonable rates. Will…read moredefinitely revisit in the future.

I found this gem on an article of places you have to stay in Arkansas. Oh my gosh! This is the…read moreperfect deep woods haven and completely unplugged from the world. Of four cabins, we booked the Longbow cabin. It was a no brainer really because it has its own private waterfall and natural pool. The owners live on the property. He owns 1400+ acres. After checking in with Ben and Warwick (his dog), we drove the 15 min trek to our cabin. Some steep and rocky spots so it's suggested you have a truck or SUV. My Tucson did fine with my AWD. We had the opportunity to visit two of the other cabins and I took photos. The Bois d'Arc and Sovereign cabins. Neither of these have water features but beautiful views of the woods. We arrived at our Longbow cabin which is built into the rock bluffs. Some walls are actual rock walls. You spot the waterfall immediately. Take lawn chairs as you will want to sit on the shore, maybe even with your feet in water! The water was ice cold but refreshing on a hot day. The water is clear and you must stand in the waterfall!! Do it!! And you are alone. No one will bother you so feel free to skinny dip. I sure did! A deck area of stone is under the bluff and has a hammock, patio furniture and a grill. Stairs lead up to the cabin from there, though there is also an entrance in the other side. Inside the cabin-like I said rock walls and stone floors (take house shoes!) there is a small kitchen with full refrigerator, stove top (no oven), toaster oven, microwave, double sink and dishwasher. All dishes and cookware are provided. There was nothing extra I needed to bring though I wish I would have taken paper plates for smaller meals and snacks. Take lots of paper towels and bottled water! The bathroom has a small sink/vanity and walk in shower. The living area is really just a couch. It was the one "con" in my book because it wasn't really that comfortable (so glad I had a blanket to place over the cold vinyl) and it isn't really made to lay down on. We improvised with the kitchen chairs and pillows to both fit comfortably while we watched a movie. There is a small flat screen and DVD player. No satellite or cable. So take a DVD if you want that down time, and you may need it if it rains. There is a radio/CD (I only had one CD in my car!) and we could only get one country station to dial in. The kitchen table was a glass top with two chairs in front of a large glass window with the perfect view of the falls. Up a set of stairs goes to the loft where one queen sized bed is. Be careful not to hit your head! Low ceiling but some windows that also look out to the falls. There is a light switch behind the bed on the shelves that lights up the waterfall at night. A must! There is a de-humidifier as well as AC and fans. It stayed plenty cool when it was 90 outside. We never left once we got there but really, there is no where to go. You are 30 min from Mountain View and that's after a 15 min drive to the road. Why leave? We cooked and grilled all our meals (take in all groceries). Be sure to check their website for a list of what you may want to take with you. We spent our days at the falls swimming, simply gazing at the waterfall that was so mesmerizing, laying in the hammock, playing cards and hiking. In the evening we built campfires while lighting up the falls and watched a couple movies before bed. There are several trails, most moderate. It's quite a rocky hike. After seeing one snake, it makes you skiddish. We also had a nightly visitor we will call Rocky. A raccoon. He will come at night after dark wanting food. He's a wild animal so don't hand feed him but you can tell he's been eating good for a long time and knows the routine. While named a resort, you are "roughing it" to an extent. It's crazy how packed my car was with food, coolers, chairs, extra linens and pillows, but it was truly amazing and I can't wait to go back. It's 4 hours from Bentonville. The Bushmaster cabin also has water with a creek that flows by on some huge rocks but only when there's been some rain. It was pretty dry when we hiked by.

Fantastic getaway lodging; more rustic & engaging than typical river-area vacation cabins! The…read morestaff are helpful at check-in, then we were happily on our own. We stayed in the Ferguson Homestead; at almost 100 years old - it mentally swelt us away to archaic family times. Even campfires (in firepit or fireplace) seem historic. It has 6 beds and 3 levels, but only 2 bedrooms afford any level of privacy - if your party is modest, they should be family. The main living area is perfect for games, meals, and lounging - but the wrap around screened-in porch is the highlight of any evening! *Note: possibly to eliminate Covid-19 worries, there are no condiments, foil, Saran-wrap, or similar leftovers in the kitchen. There are towels & TP in the bathrooms, but the fridge & larder are empty. Bring everything. Bear Creek offers swimming & limitd fishing on the beautiful property, and the Buffalo River offers more water less than 5 miles away! We loved this place, and hope to return!

From the owner: We have six unique cabins accommodating up to 52 guests near the Buffalo National River. Ideal for…read morereunions, vacations, or couples getaway. Perfect wedding and honeymoon destination. Hiking Trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, Elk and Eagle watching. Two RV sites, pavilion and beautiful scenic Ozark views!

Amazing resort, highly recommend. Owners are amazing and location is beautiful. The drive there…read moreis on steep winding roads that will challenge your driving skills but is truly gourgeous.

Great place! We loved the camper cabin on the bank of the river, and our guide, Brandon, was…read moreamazing. We caught so many fish and we learned a ton!! We will book another trip!!

We've been here a couple of times. It's not a bad place to stay. Some of the units are newer than…read moreothers and have better access to amenities, so do pay close attention to where they are putting you if you book a stay here. This place is near Sugar Loaf Mountain. If you have the stamina and the time. It's absolutely worth the climb. The views are amazing up there. I am glad that I took the time to hike it with my kids the first time we were here. I had mobility issues during my last visit. There was some confusion when we checked in as they said there were only a "few steps" to manage to get to our room. It was on the second floor with a full flight of stairs to ascend to get to the room. This wasn't happening and we were checking in pretty late to begin with so I was a bit worried. They did end up getting us something on the ground floor, so that was nice of them. We did end up in the units way far away from the pool and shops. Side note: If you have ever had the unpleasantries of not being able to walk, I do not recommend, not 10/10, not even 1/10... it sucks. I am sorry if you are dealing with that at all. Anyway. Back on track. Rooms are fairly large that we have had and kind of feel like an apartment more than hotels. Beds are comfy, they are clean, and it's pretty quiet around. Some of the appliances had to have been bought before this place was even built as there are numerous versions of straight up analog shit all up in the rooms. It's like a travel back in time. They have some nice pools and decent poolside bars and food places. The wings we had there were quite good, but that's another review. There are lots of things to do nearby and a few restaurants in the area that are pretty good. One place we ate was outstanding. The best carrot cake I have ever had. I think it starts with a J. Busy place! Heck. We may be back. It's close to home and not too expensive for a short trip here. '26 - 43

We are about to complete a week stay at Hamilton Cove which is part of Wyndham Resort at Fairfield…read moreBay. The week started with a great drive from Houston. GPS worked great at got us right to the registration building. Registration went very smooth with Nyx checking us in. We were in Condo 5 in Hamilton Cove. The outdoor pool was within walking distance and was enjoyed by my daughter's family. My wife and I took advantage of Tuesday Bingo at the local community center. Everyone was warm, friendly, and welcoming. The condo kitchen was well stocked with everything I needed to prepare meals for my family. Suggestion please sharpen the prep knives in the wood block. I was grateful I brought my own, a larger skillet and pot. All appliance worked perfectly. There were 4 adults and 3 kids. The condo accommodated is very well. My daughter had a Tesla and there was a local charging station within 4 miles of our condo. We took advantage of mini golf, bowling, hiking, grocery shopping at Harps, and Dollar General. All were located closely to our area. We drove down to the Fairfield Marina but did not take advantage of any of the activities. I left my golf clubs at home, but there was an 18 hole golf course nearby. My daughter and her kids visited the local cave.

What a gem in Ponca! The coziest cabin for two! (Though there is a fold out couch to sleep a couple…read moremore but I wouldn't recommend that). Check all my photos to get a full visual on how great this cabin is. Convenient and not even a quarter mile from the Buffalo Outdoor Center. Some cabins in the area need a 4wd to get to but not this one, it's right off the highway. All the amenities of home with a full kitchen, free wifi, DirectTV, DVD collection and the private back porch and patio have treats of a fire pit and outdoor hot tub. They even provide the firewood, kindling and a lighter. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone wanting a nice getaway for two. Super close to the Lost Valley trail, Steel Creek, the Elk educational center and elk watching.

From the owner: Cabin rental business...One largeluxury cabin called Cedar Crest Lodge sleeps 20 and the Cedar…read moreCrest Cabin sleeps 2-3. We are in Ponca Arkansas 1/4 mile from the Buffalo River