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Ribbon Ridge Schoolhouse

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Huntsville, AR
  • Place, Withrow Springs State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Ribbon Ridge Schoolhouse

Deep in the Arkansas Ozarks, nestled in rolling hills, is an 1891 Schoolhouse that has been fully restored. The Ribbon Ridge school district was established On April 16, 1891 and was closed in the early 1940,s it averaged only 16 students per year.Only 12 miles southeast of Huntsville, we are located at the crossroads of the Ozarks. Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, and Springdale are less than 45 minutes away. The scenic Buffalo River is just 22 miles over mountain roads. On the scenic porch of this lovely cottage, the weary traveler can listen to birds calling, horses neighing and deer whistling. For the more energetic, miles of hiking and riding trails, also accessible by mountain bike, lie right outside the cottage door. This cottage style one room Schoolhouse includes a full kitchen and bathroom. Come spent a night or two back in time and enjoy the beauty and history of Northwest Arkansas.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4245073
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Huntsville

Huntsville is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lost Valley Hiking Trail. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Map
Huntsville, AR

What's nearby

  • Withrow Springs State Park - 28 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 30 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Lost Valley State Park - 31 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 32 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Beaver Lake - 61 min drive - 84.6 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valley Cafe And Bed And Breakfast - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ribbon Ridge Schoolhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Ribbon Ridge Schoolhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ribbon Ridge Schoolhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ribbon Ridge Schoolhouse located?

Situated in Huntsville, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Buffalo National River, Ozark National Forest and Lost Valley State Park. Withrow Springs State Park and Ponca Elk Education Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hillary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly as advertised, had lots of charm, and was a great way to unwind with nature. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Home away from home

My husband and I stayed here at the schoolhouse and enjoyed the peace and wildlife. So much history inside this place! Would definitely recommend for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

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

Hiking Getaway

Peaceful & relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Quiet little getaway

This property was really neat. The unit was very clean, the host was very friendly. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

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

Quiet Retreat

This schoolhouse has tons of charm! If you are looking for a simple, quiet retreat at an affordable cost, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your get away. We have not increased our rental rate since we began several years ago because we want folks to be able to afford some rest & relaxation. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

parker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing ! So quiet , peaceful and beautiful! I couldn’t recommend it enough !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANET C.

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

SUMMER

Enjoyed our stay! School is just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thank you for the review! It was nice to have you here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Quiet stay in the Ozarks

The one-room schoolhouse was a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding Ozark trails and views. Halfway between the Buffalo National Senic River and cool Eureka Springs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Serenity

Country setting away from everyday distractions. Beautiful area with fun towns to go explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle W.

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

Country get away

Very nice and quiet and glorious night sky — no neighborhood lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Weekend getaway

Property with lots of history and in the middle of absolute nowhere! It seemed like we could see every star in the sky. Great getaway with Buffalo River trails and elk sightings nearby. Local eatery in Kingston was great. Great to get away from Tv and social media for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Amazing getaway

It was an amazing get away to unwind and unplug. The school house is exactly how it's advertised, clean, cozy and quaint. Keith was friendly and a great host. We hope to return in the future. Huntsville is a charming small town and worth checking out. Lots of hiking close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2023
It is my greatest pleasure to see folks be able to unwind and relax. I hope you can visit again sometime soon. Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to submit a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Old School house

The host was very accommodating. When we told him we were having a.c issues he fixed immediately. The property has so much history in it. The location was great, so quiet & serene .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Charming Old School House

We loved staying at this old schoolhouse. Kitchen was just right to make our meals. Heaters kept us warm on the chilly nights. Star gazing was amazing! Keith is a great host. 25 minutes to get to the Buffalo National River area and enjoyed several hiking trails. As a former school teacher it was a fun experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2023
I love seeing folks slow down and reconnect with nature, the stars, and with one another. It was a blessing to have you here and thank you for taking the time to review the schoolhouse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was most definitely better than staying at some expensive hotel. It was quiet, private, and quaint. All we had to bring were our clothes and a few groceries. It was absolutely perfect and romantic and we will be booking again when close to that area. Couldn’t have asked for anything more! The host, Keith, was precious and accommodating! The best!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful and Quiet

The only issue I had was the phone number that VBRO had for contact completely wrong number, that being said had nothing to do with the property itself the owner Keith I will remember the rest of my days just simply an Awesome individual.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2021
Thank you for taking the time to post a review and for letting me know about the phone number. I’ll check in to that issue. Hope to see you again someday. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

A Piece of History

Staying in a one room school was an interesting experience. I wish we had had more time to explore the immediate area but we were too busy trying to take in so many of the sights nearby. We visited Terra Studios near Elkins. Crystal Bridges, War Eagle Mill,and Eureka Springs. Harrison is a good central location so maybe next time we can explore to the east for some more lovely parts of Arkansas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very unique property. Renovated OLD Schoolhouse. Very quaint and quiet. loved the deck where you could watch the stars...sooooo many stars lol. I know there aren't more stars in the country, but you can certainly see more of them at night here! We were on our 1st year anniversary and had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

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

A real experience

I wasn’t expecting dirt/gravel roads but it was ok. I didn’t have a TV. It was just what I was looking for. A getaway from city life!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Cozy and peaceful getaway

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this unique historic schoolhouse. The owner provided everything we could possibly require and the property was exactly as described in the listing. The schoolhouse was central to all of the activities that we wanted to do and a peaceful place for some rest and relaxation. We enjoyed having dinner and watching the fireflies from the spacious front porch and taking evening walks along the tree lined country roads. Mr. Keith was a gracious host and we felt so welcome. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful, historic property! Keith, the owner, has done a fantastic job of renovating an 1891 school house into an amazing vacation rental. This place has everything you need to stay however long you want to; fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove, nice shower with no trouble getting and keeping hot water, washer and dryer, microwave, deck, small grill...awesome! It was cloudy when we were there, but this would be a wonderful spot to enjoy the stars while sitting on the deck. We also enjoyed the historical books in the living room area. There are dates and pictures and copies of teacher registers back to 1915. So cool! Really, I can't say enough good things about this place. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Peaceful Getaway

This charming schoolhouse is located on private property down a couple of country dirt roads. It's quiet, off-the-beaten-path, and about 30 minutes away from Huntsville. The excellent host, Keith, is very hospitable, knowledgeable about the area, and made sure my stay was absolutely perfect. He even brought me delicious fresh eggs from his chickens! If you're looking to get away from hectic city life and destress, then this is the perfect place for you! You will see (and hear) an abundance of wildlife right from the deck of the schoolhouse - numerous birds, frogs, deer, horses, cows, fireflies, and even a roadrunner that visits. It's located close to a bunch of trailheads if you want to hike and about 30 minutes from Ponca if you want to canoe or kayak on the Buffalo River. At night, there is practically no light pollution if stargazing if your thing. My only regret is that I didn't stay longer!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2022
Makes my soul smile to see folks slow down, relax, and enjoy the sounds of silence. Hoping you can visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael O.

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

The Perfect Getaway

The little schoolhouse exceeded our expectations! It was more adorable than the pictures show and the property was beautiful. Super clean! We came in August so it got a bit hot in the room by the bed but by the second night we figured out the a/c and propped up a fan and it was fine after that. We enjoyed using the little grill every night and watching the sunset and stars come out even saw a meteorite shower! The location is perfect if you’re trying to disconnect, rest and relax. Everything we wanted to explore was a beautiful 30-60 minute drive. Cell service is very spotty so just be prepared to not be in touch as easy as us city folk are used to. Keith was very informative about the area and let us explore his property a bit. We visited with the cows, chickens and beavers that are in his pond down the hill. I only wish we had more time to stay in this little slice of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2020
That’s always my goal...to exceed expectations. You all were perfect guests. Appreciate you leaving everything so tidy. Hope you can visit again. Keith
Verified

4/10 Poor

kathy w.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Red schoolhouse

Wasps inside when arrived. Killed 7 with a fly swatter. No hot water in shower at night or in morning after leaving it run for 20 min. Bought wasp/hornet spray. Location should be explained in description of place. Very remote and down a dirt road. May not be a good place for single people. Asked for a 1 night refund due to wasps and hot water, was denied. (Crappy way to treat customers, since our daughter lives in Huntsville and we'll be back 2x /yr.)Should have checked place same day before anyones arrival. Hard to miss the wasps! Sk
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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