Buffalo River Retreat* Hot Tub/Stars* Dog-Friendly
About
Wake up to sweeping Ozark Mountain views from your private 4-acre hilltop in a designated Dark Sky Area - one of Arkansas's premier stargazing destinations. After hiking the Buffalo River's famous trails (Big Bluff just 13 miles away), return to soak in your hot tub under a canopy of stars. This is where nature lovers, hikers, and stargazers find their perfect escape. *Hot tub — sky views *Basketball, tetherball & more *Stargazing in a designated dark-sky area *Pet-friendly (dogs welcome)
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This home, in a Designated Night Sky Viewing Area, is beautifully decorated and designed for comfort, with a fantastic split layout for the two bedrooms and baths. Bedroom 1: King Bed, bath with two sinks. Tub/Shower, Walk-in-Closet, Roku TV. Bedroom 2: Queen bed, XL Twin trundle. Next to bathroom with tub/shower combo; walk-in closet, Roku TV. Internet: 25 Mbps download speed/5 Mbps upload. My husband works from home on video while I stream and it works great. Kitchen: Fully stocked, gorgeous granite counter tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Large walk-in pantry, Berkey water filter, many small appliances (toaster, instant pot, crock pot, electric frying pan PLUS...) Living Room: Seats 7, one reclining couch, Roku TV, one couch turns into twin bed. Laundry Room: Washer and dryer, detergent provided. Gas BBQ grill: Just off of back patio, gas tanks provided. Watch the sunset from the large front porch with two rocking/gliding chairs and a hammock, and the sunrise from the large back porch with a comfortable patio set and hot tub for five people to enjoy--a place where you can also BBQ using the grill. Our property is part of the "Designated Night Sky Viewing" area, so if you enjoy seeing the stars, you will enjoy evenings and nights at our property. With a small Basketball court (two basketballs provided) and tetherball, along with a cornhole set, there is plenty to do in the outdoors, even when at the home. Some attractions/Activities: Water Access, Fishing, Canoeing and Kayaking: Buffalo River Access: Town of Ponca, 9.6 miles; City of Jasper, 24.4 miles Hiking: Big Bluff & and the Goat Trail, 13 miles Hiking: Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls, 5.8 miles Hiking: Paige Falls: 6.1 miles Hiking: Hideout Hollow Trail, 6.8 miles Biking: Arkansas Monument Trails: Google it (can't add the link here unfortunately). Stargazing ("Designated Night Sky Area"): Our front and back porches , AND from the hot tub:) As far as supplies, we give you plenty of toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels, garbage bags, dishwasher pods, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We even provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand lotion, individual deoderant wipes and more in each bathroom in case you forgot yours. Besides the privacy and peaceful setting provided at our home, we have a small basketball court with two basketballs available, tetherball (do you know what that is?...play at your own risk, haha!), a corn hole game (found on the back porch) so that you can get out and enjoy the outdoors together with your friends and family. We also offer an indoor game called Pepper Pong that is played on the dining room table (like Ping Pong). Our home is a 30-minute drive from Harrison where you can find several fast-food and sit-down restaurants, a Home Depot, a Walmart, and a Hobby Lobby among other things. We highly recommend Jamie's Local Flavor (high quality steaks/sandwiches, etc for decent prices) and Nopalitos if you like Mexican cuisine. Neighbor's Mill Bakery is also perfect for breakfast or lunch. Be sure to bring your initial groceries (at least) so that you don't have to run into Harrison early the next day! How is the condition of the dirt road? It depends on how much it has rained. Within 24 hours after the rain stops, it is starting to dry up and back to good condition. You would probably want an SUV when the road is at its worst (wet/muddy). The road is graded after each big rain, especially from Hwy 43 to the property. If it is or has been wet, we suggest that to come in from Hwy 412, you stay on 103 until you get to Hwy 43, and come in that way, rather than going the back way at Osage. With just about everything you could need, you will really enjoy the comfort, solitude and quietness of this comfortable and well-stocked home, with many hiking, biking and river opportunities close by.
Other Details to Note
*Our home is 2.5 miles on a dirt road--be prepared to drive slowly on this stretch. Cars with really low clearance to the road may have trouble getting to the property, but most cars won't have a problem. There are two "dirt road" routes coming south on Hwy 43...on google maps you can see the alternate route--when coming from Harrison, we prefer to NOT turn on 18, but continue on Hwy 43 to Plumlee Rd (Hwy 16) instead. Your GPS will adjust when you don't turn on highway 18. *There are insects in the country—we use a non-toxic pest service which is helpful at keeping the population down! * We're on city water. While safe, we even use a Berkey filter at our personal home for health reasons, so we provide a Berkey filter system in case you are interested. We also provide five, cold, complimentary bottles to start your stay (you will find them waiting in the fridge). *You are in full control of your heat and cooling while staying at our home. *We have a septic system so please don't use bleach or bleach products in the home as bleach is not suitable for a septic tank. *Also, please don't bathe your dogs in the tub--their hair will block up the pipes so badly we will have to call a plumber (yes, this has happened :))...and it could damage the septic tank permanently. You are welcome to bathe the dogs outside using the tub behind the garage. *Last, but not least, do not let dogs go into the hot tub. If we find dog hair in the filter, we will have to empty the water and put in a new filter, plus do a deep clean. We would charge $200 for this. Thank you so much!
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Rice maker
- Stove
- Toaster
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
The neighbors just past our home (the farm with the pond) are friends of ours and the ones who built our home. If you have any issues they would be happy to help. If you have any issues, just get in touch with us and we will see if they are available.
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