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5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley!

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Buffalo River Valley Views!! Graveled parking area!
Sunrise over Buffalo View Cabin!
Entrance with Finished Ramp
Fire-Pit with Buffalo River Valley View!
Fire-Pit and covered grilling(Charcoal) and picnic area, finished in next pic

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 846.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Compton, AR
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Steel Creek Use Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

"Master" Private Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Loft 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley!

Breath taking views of the Buffalo River Valley and 5 minutes from Ponca!! What more can we say? Buffalo View Cabin, sits on a 6th generational farm, in the Upper Buffalo River area. Here you will find yourself getting to experience "tiny home living!" It's an unique experience like camping but with luxury and all the extras. This cabin is rugged and rustic and the interior is made out of 75% recycled materials, much of it rehabbed from local barns. This "Little" cabin can sleep 8 people and has *WiFi*. Private room with a Queen bed and tv, 2 loft areas (Queen bed and 2 Twins), and a hide-a-bed (Full) in the living area-with a beautiful view of the Ozarks! There is a fully functioning kitchen-oven and stove top, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, some pots/pans, utensils, etc.... Outside you will find a large fire-pit with a covered grilling (charcoal) and picnic area that overlook the Buffalo River Valley. This cabin sits right in the middle of Ponca and the Compton Trailhead (both about 5-8min away!) *Sanitized, Bleached, Contactless Check-In, Rural Area(Social Distance Recommended), Beautiful Views!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SMCBUFFALOVIEW for more information.
Note: The Upper Buffalo Area is still a very rural area. Things like WiFi and cell service are a luxury and sometimes may be spotty. On the mountain there is sometimes extreme weather conditions-high winds and occasional icing at odd times. Fall and Winter get ice and snow. Also Buffalo View is on a working farm that grows hay and occasionally grazes livestock.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
OUTSIDE DOGS(2) ONLY-NO CATS! On Leash!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Compton

Located in Compton, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Boone County Heritage Museum and Lyric Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Lost Valley State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Compton, AR

What's nearby

  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Steel Creek Use Area - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - 18 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 36 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McAlister's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Old Mill Burggers & Bbq - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley!?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley! on 11 June 2026 start from NZ$185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 min from Ponca & Compton Trailhead. Amazing View of Buffalo River Valley! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Buffalo National River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls and Lost Valley Hiking Trail. Ponca Elk Education Center and Lost Valley State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and a wonderful space to chill inside as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kertricia f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming little cabin! Everything was clean and in good working condition. The host was very informative and it was easy to check in and check out. The location was perfect and had beautiful views. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in the tiny cabin. It was very clean and comfortable. And in such beautiful surroundings! On a hillside all by ourselves. It was wonderfully quiet as well.
Caught a beautiful sunrise!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Our stay was amazing. The host was helpful and responsive. The views are incredible. The house was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Some of the best views available and a great location close to hiking trails and the river
Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for access to hiking trails.

Spectacular views and close proximity to hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for going above and beyond to see to it our stay was enjoyable. We appreciate everything we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery and hassle free check in snd and out. Lots to do around the area and great food.

Great time definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We loved this venue! The location was perfect and close to popular trails and the house had everything we needed to be comfortable for our weekend there. My only problem was I had asked a question via the website to the host about certain amenities 2 days before we left and it was never answered. That would have been very helpful to have answers prior to!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in between to camping or full lodging!!

We had a wonderful stay! The pictures made it look a little bigger than it actually was, but it ended up being the perfect alternative to us camping. Everyone in our group, ranging from ages 9 to 40, absolutely loved how quaint and cozy it was. It had everything we needed for a comfortable and memorable getaway. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy space

We loved our stay here! Great use of the space and beautiful scenery! It was a wonderful home base for exploring all of the incredible trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mountain View

Great base for all your hiking and canoeing adventures. My family absolutely loved the cabin and loved the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin In The Sky

Wonderful experience. Cozy, cute, and clean little cabin. This cabin was just perfect for our short little get-away. We needed some wide open spaces, and that's what we got. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tay g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time!

Cute little cabin! Absolutely loved our peaceful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diamon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Getaway

Perfect place for a secluded getaway. Beautiful views and so close to many outdoor recreations of all sorts. The host was very kind and always available. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the mattress topper too squishy. Husband slept on the couch. Other than that, loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Great place and great location. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for a weekend getaway

Perfect house for a few people. Had everything I needed and was within a few miles of trailheads. Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and perfect cabin! We had an amazing time! It had the best views! We enjoyed coffee outside watching the sunrise! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

This was our Second time to stay at this beautiful property. This is a sweet, clean and very comfortable cabin. The nights were clear and the stars were very visible because there is minimal light pollution in this area. This was our second stay here and it will not be our last!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to come back!

The cabin and setting exceeded our expectations. Everything was clean and well equipped, the cabin had lots of room and is very well designed. Loved the views, outdoor fire ring and grill. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway! Would recommend.

This ‘tiny cabin’ was beautiful, private, and more than accommodating. Very clean and well designed/ decorated to make it seem more spacious. The owners definitely have an eye for detail. Perfect location with a view and lots of hiking trails nearby. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buffalo View

Beautiful place. Small and quaint in a good way. Very cool and close to Boxley Valley. We will come back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

This tiny home was exactly what we were looking for! It was secluded but close enough for the trails and the river. We ate every meal at the tiny home the kitchen was well stocked. We loved the fire pit and was able to see every star! It was an amazing trip and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay

The property was great, just as it was the first time. Nice cozy tiny cabin. I will probably come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Clark Shaver

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Our family has been in Arkansas since 1819 and settled the Upper Buffalo River Valley in the 1830's. They settled in the Ponca and Boxley area, where much of our family still resides today.
Buffalo View Cabin sits on our families 6th generational farm. We live close by and are farmers and ranchers in the area. Our farm borders the Buffalo National Park to the South, with great views of the Upper Osage Watershed area and Buffalo River Valley. For many years we have wanted to find a way for others to enjoy the natural view of the Upper Buffalo area too. Finally, our dreams have come true and we have been blessed with the opportunity to share this experience with others. We wanted to give others an experience that was different than the average home or cabin. That's why we decided to go with the "Tiny Home Experience." We wanted to provide an unique experience that was like camping but with luxury and all the extras. We hope you enjoy your stay and get that tiny home camping feeling without having to rough it too much!! :)

What makes this property unique

Centrally located between the Compton-Trailhead and Ponca!

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