Mountaintop Farmhouse near Whitaker Point Trail - Ideal for Family Getaways

Adventure awaits! Welcome to the Whitaker Point Farmhouse which is located on the original Whitaker homestead atop Cave Mountain. Sitting on 70 acres in the Upper Buffalo River Area, the farmhouse is the ideal setting to disconnect with adventures nearby - including the Whitaker Point Trail, the Upper Buffalo River Mountain Bike Trail, and many surrounding trails and waterfalls. The farmhouse has a full kitchen, cozy fireplace, deck with a grill, firepit, Smart TV, and WiFi.

🛶 THE SPACE
As you approach the Whitaker Point Farmhouse, you’ll notice wide open pasture, rolling hills, and woodlands. The farmhouse features an ideal combination of traditional and rustic spaces making it perfect to disconnect and get away from it all. Our 4-bedroom farmhouse is equipped to host 10 people, we think a perfect size is 8.

Super Remote & Very Quiet
Perfect for Family Getaways!
Prime Location to Whitaker Point Trail
Luxury Sealy Posturepedic Pillowtop Mattresses
Outdoor Deck with Grill & Firepit
Smart TV
Gas Burning Fireplace
Fully Equipped Kitchen
WiFi suitable for multiple devices

🥾 THINGS TO DO
Whitaker Point / Hawksbill Crag is known as the most scenic and most photographed of all Arkansas hiking trails - plus it’s easy to beat the crowd with the 3-minute drive to the trailhead. Get those cameras ready! The trail is beautiful any time of year and especially unforgettable at sunrise and sunset.

You are:
0 minutes from the Upper Buffalo Mountain Bike Trail System
3 minutes from Whitaker Point / Hawksbill Crag Trailhead
3 minutes from Compton’s Double Falls Trailhead (Double Falls and Amber Falls)
13 minutes to Knuckles Creek or Kapark Trailheads
<30 minutes from Lost Valley Trailhead
30 minutes from Ponca Elk Education Center, Buffalo Outdoor Center, and Lost Valley Canoe Rental
40 minutes to Glory Hole Falls

🏠 INDOOR SPACE
Kick your feet up, grab a book, and lounge around in our favorite room of the house, the living room. Fully equipped with WiFi and Amazon Firestick for all your personal streaming services. Craving a cozy curl-up on the couch? With a flick of a switch, our gas fireplace is a quick and easy way to change the mood. Four comfortable bedrooms.
🛏 BEDS
Mattresses are Sealy Posturepedic Pillowtop
Bedroom 1: King
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin XL
Living Room: Convertible Sofa

🧑🏽‍🍳 KITCHEN
You won’t find any Michelin Star restaurants around here and that’s why our kitchen is fully stocked with all the essentials you’ll need to cook you and your family a nice dinner. There’s a large dining table that seats six and a bar that seats four.
Fully stocked with brand new appliances (convection oven, refrigerator, and microwave)
Drip coffee machine with sugar, sweetener, and creamer
Crockpot, pizza stone, toaster, waffle maker, and basic cooking utensils
Limited cooking essentials such as cooking oil, and salt & pepper - Highly recommend you bring any perishable items you’d like during your stay.
Dishes & silverware for 10.

😌 HEATING & COOLING
No matter the weather on the trail, the central heating and air will keep it a perfect 68-72 degrees. Please note that the gas fireplace is for ambiance and should not be used as a key heat source.

💻 INTERNET
Cell service is very limited in this area, please connect to the WiFi for calls and text. Wifi is available and suitable for streaming videos, remote work, surfing the web, and answering emails.

🕶️ OUTDOOR SPACE
Large yard with a deck, firepit, grill, patio furniture, and even a basketball goal! The wide front porch with its comfy seating provides an ideal spot for a cup of joe while enjoying the sunrise. Fire up the grill on the back deck and kick back around the firepit to appreciate the sunset (roasting wires and firewood included).

🌲 We are in nature and do share the farm with cows, bugs, and wildlife. We recommend bug spray for all your outdoor adventures.

🌟 As the Buffalo National River has gained status as an International Dark Sky Park (IDSP) and we encourage you to kick back on an Adirondack chair and enjoy the big starry skies that the Buffalo National River is known for. Amateur astronomers and star gazers may want to bring along a telescope.

Other things to note
🚙 GETTING THERE
Located 20 minutes west of Pettigrew and about 30 minutes southeast of Ponca. The road to the house is steep, winding and gravel.

🚙 PARKING
The parking area is large enough for 5 standard vehicles

🔑 ENTRY
Your code will be provided after booking. Codes are changed after every guest.

🥤BRING YOUR OWN
The property is located in a dry county so if you want adult beverages, you will have to bring them with you.

🏞️ The Whitaker Point Farm is more than just a place to rest after a hike, waterfall search, or mountain bike ride - it is a place to renew your spirit and find solitude, through communing with nature. Our family has enjoyed the farm for four generations and we can't wait to share it with you. We invite you to have a relaxing, rejuvenating, and super fun time out here. Enjoy your stay!