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The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Compton, AR
  • Lost Valley State Park
  • Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the area

Compton

With a stay at this cabin in Compton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Buffalo National River and Lost Valley State Park. .This cabin is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Ozark National Forest and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Ponca Elk Education Center.
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What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Steel Creek Use Area - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 48 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Mystic Caverns - 59 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valley Cafe And Bed And Breakfast - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located cabin! The Roost is the perfect getaway in the Upper Buffalo River area! Located along highway 21 between Kingston and Boxley, you will be right in the middle of it all!

The location is perfect for almost any and all activities that the area has to offer. All of the most popular hiking trails and floating on the Buffalo or Kings River are only a few minutes away!

Wilderness rider is only a short distance and you can ride directly from the cabin to the entrance on your OHV!

Endless views to the East and West make for some of the most amazing sunsets and sunrises you could ever ask for!!!

There is a fire pit and we provide a moderate amount of wood for your stay. There is a charcoal grill and guest will need to bring their own lighter fluid and briquettes. The kitchen is stocked with most of the cooking utensils you will need. We keep a few spices along with coffee for the drip style coffee pot.
New HVAC
You won’t regret booking this stay!!!

Access is easy!! Great for any type of vehicle, motorcycles too! The house sits right along Highway 21 between Kingston and the Boxley Valley!
Other things to note
There is good cell phone service at the cabin along with WiFi and a land line, for emergency and local calls only. Guest should keep in mind that the closest grocery store is about 30 minutes away so come prepared!system FEb 2024!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Nathan Davidson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Motorcycling the Ozarks

It was perfect for our purposes. Two good friends riding motorcycles in a motorcycle Mecca. The cabin was clean and well appointed. Will visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Willie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great setup with a beautiful view! We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga A., Missouri, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cabin with magnificent views!!!

My husband and I stayed here for two night - and I am already planning another trip! This was a trip that we planned last minute- Nathan was quick to answer us and book our stay. Everything in the cabin was great - it felt like we’re were home! Beds were comfortable, everything was spotless, and the views - just beautiful!!! We went there to capture Milky Way - we were successful because it was right on top of us!!! This cabin sits on a top of the mountain- you can see clouds covering canyon in the morning!!! We took rides to nearby Jasper town- ate at Ozark Cafe ( was suggested by Nathan) - the food was so delicious! FYI - if you go there, chili bowl in the appetizer section is really good and enough for two to three people! Be careful if you end up going to Twin Falls trail - ride down to the trail is really steep on a gravel road and it took our van five tries to get back up that hill on the way back! Wonderful experience overall!!! Thank you, Nathan, for sharing your cabin!
Picture from back porch
We saw Elk family crossing the road on the way back from the trail
Milky Way at 10 pm from back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

Spent the weekend there had a great time will definitely book this cabin in the future stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was great and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin

This cabin was perfect for our weekend away to go riding and Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again sometime. We even saw elk in the front yard one morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

Great location. Beautiful views. Super clean. Beautifully decorated. Declrated like a hunter’s cabin. Beautiful place. Cabin was equipped with everything you need. And on Sunday you can even go to church because there is a small church next to it. It was a beautiful placd.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melynni J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Riding at Buffalo Wilderness Adventure Park

What a beautiful view! It was close to the park. Only got study two nights, wish it could have been longer. Hosts were great and communicated with us very well. Everything was nice and neat, even provided wood for our evening fire. Definitely recommend. I’m short so I definitely could not stay in the bed with the extremely tall bed! Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort and Quiet with Great Location

I traveled with two email friends for a long weekend of kayaking the Buffalo. We wanted to stay at a place that was quiet and not in the heart of all the river traffic. The Roost was perfect. The house was on a great hilltop that had beautiful vista views. The house had everything we needed and then some. Our hosts were communicative and made everything easy. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Time-off

Me and the guys needed a place to unwind. The place was clean, the kitchen was great, the view is amazing and Eden Falls nearby was a super fun hike.The only drawback was that we did not have time for two more nights due to our own personal schedules Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noella M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Relaxing Place

Came to ride our SXS at Wilderness Riders. Rental was super comfortable and we loved the rustic wildlife decor. The views were amazing. Access was great as well which is important when pulling a trailer. We also loved the fact we could ride directly to the park on our SXS.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roost cabin

Cute, well maintained cabin in a wonderful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Our family of 4 had a great two night stay! Very clean! We really enjoyed the game room and watching the sunset on one of many porches. Close to Sweden Creek Falls and Buffalo Wilderness Ranch. We were able to ride our side by side to both locations from the cabin. Host was great as well! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Roost Gives a Boost

The size and layout of the cabin are great. It was very clean and featured the best local trail guidebook by outdoorsman and nature photographer Tim Ernst. The two coffeemakers are a great idea. There wasn’t a gas bottle for the gas/charcoal grill, so we tried to use some charcoal someone had left in it, but had no luck without lighter fluid. Wonderful views from the site, and it’s a great taking-off point for all outdoor adventures in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

As easy as it gets!

Great little place! Just a 4 mile ride to Wilderness Rider. Quiet and comfy. Enjoyed an escape from city life. Turn off the porch lights and enjoy some star-gazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda D.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ponca trip

Really enjoyed my stay. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Hope to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

The area was quiet and restful! Such a bucolic setting and surrounded with nature. The fall colors were beautiful and we enjoyed our time sitting on the porches with a cup of coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Vacation Spot

The cabin was gorgeous! The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We were close to all of the activities that we were interested in, such as, hiking and seeing the elk. We went as a birthday trip for myself and I could not have chosen a better place to stay or a better time of the year to go and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Side by side raid

The views of the sunrise and sunset were amazing. We were close to the wilderness rider and buffalo ranch and hiking. Loved the cabin decor and we had lots of room. It was perfect for a short getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway.

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024