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Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway

Cabin in Saint Joe with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Nestled in Buffalo River Country, Paddle N Play Hideaway offers a serene escape. Unwind on the relaxing front porch or gather around the fire pit after a day of floating the Buffalo or hiking beautiful trails.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$448
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

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

Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway

Paddle N Play Hideaway is a 2 bedroom 2 bath cabin nestled in the heart of Buffalo River Country. Relaxing front porch, Fire Pit located one mile from Gilbert and minutes from Tyler Bend and Grinders Ferry. A great place to relax after floating the Buffalo or hiking the beautiful trails.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
When you get ready to head out just put the sheets,towels in bathroom floor where washer is. if any dirty dishes just load dishwasher and start. I'll take care of the rest.
Please send me message when you head out
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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

About the area

Map
Saint Joe, AR

What's nearby

  • Buffalo National River - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Collier Homestead - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Tyler Bend Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Tyler Bend Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Buffalo River State Park - 48 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coursey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ferguson's Country Store & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Springs Trading Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alicia's River Market and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Woolum Junction - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$447.52, 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.

What time is check-in at Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway located?

Situated in Saint Joe, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Buffalo National River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Collier Homestead and Tyler Bend Visitor Center. Tyler Bend Recreation Area is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great place to stay

Super clean. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

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

Perfect spot

This place is a gem! Perfectly placed and well kept inside and out. Plenty of space, plenty of dishes, comfy beds and living room furniture! Great water pressure for your shower and the place held temp perfectly. They have an awesome binder with menus and suggestions. Just a couple minutes from family friendly areas on the river and good food! Becky was very easy to deal with and gave great recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Great location near the Buffalo River

We had a great time. The house was well equipped and was within a few miles of great hiking and scenery along the Buffalo River. The host was responsive and made some great suggestions about places to visit during our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Extremely clean!

So nice with extra attention to details. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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

1 night stay

Traveling up to Missouri and stayed 1 night here. Perfect place. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Buffalo float trip

Wonderful property. Very clean and well-appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Amazing!

This was such a beautiful place. Becky was a pleasure to deal with throughout the entire process and made everything so easy for us! This was a road trip with my friend. It was perfect with a bedroom and bathroom for each of us. It offers peace and quiet but we still felt we were close to everything we needed. Would definitely book here again!!! Beautiful. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark C.

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

Nice Place But...

Off the beat. Private, and very quiet. However, I did leave a few items of clothing behind. I did try to contact the owner about retuning the items at my expense, but I never heard a word. I can understand why they may not want to hassle with the return, but it would have been nice at least to get a follow up email instead of no response at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Great experience.

This cabin is brand new and was perfect for our crowd of friends. It was only 3 minutes from the river. It was very clean, but none of the doors would shut in the cabin without force or slamming. That is the only negative thing I could find. It didn’t say on the listing what type of grill but it’s a gas grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

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

100% recommend

Fantastic location for kayaking! Place is super cute, cozy & clean! Hostess is top notch! Highly recommend! Does not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaundra N.

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

Great Place and Host

The property was super clean and accommodating. Our host shared restaurant suggestions and was quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taffy S.

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

Great Place

This cabin was very clean, beautiful inside and out! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Lovely hideaway - very nice!

Loved the overall look. They took great care putting this place together. A lot of nice touches and unexpected things to make the stay more enjoyable. They seemed to think of anything you might need and provide it. Would definitely recommend and come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri g.

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

G

I can’t say enough about the cleanliness the layout of the place the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cecelia B.

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

Paddle N Play

Great location for access to the Buffalo River float trips. Place was clean, beds were comfortable, coffee for Kurig was helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

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

Hiking trip

The house is just as the pictures depict it. Very stylish with new appliances and bathroom features. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a walk in shower. The other bedroom uses the common room bathroom that has a full tub/shower. Washer and dryer. Betsy, the property manager, was helpful with any questions I had. Will rent again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Super clean, cozy cabin!

Super clean, comfy and excellent in every way! Host was great and the cabin had everything that we needed after day floating the Buffalo - highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Comfortable furniture.

I picked this rental because the living room furniture looked comfortable, and it was. We came up to hike trails around the Buffalo River. The location on the road to Gilbert was great, the house was very clean, the kitchen was stocked with coffee, and the beds were good. Perfect cabin for us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis H.

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

Excellent

Very good, clean, convenient, comfortable, nicely decorated, roomy, well stocked. We will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

holley h.

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

Family Float Trip

The property was amazing! There was plenty of room for my family of 5 grown kids. Having a washer and dryer along with two full bathrooms was great. The house was stocked with everything we needed and location to Gilbert was a very short drive. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great weekend with friends! We came to float the Buffalo and enjoyed our time at Paddle and Play. The location is close to Gilbert and we used Buffalo Camp and Canoe at the Gilbert Store. Paddle and Play was a nice place to relax after driving over the first day and after a full day of floating the second day. It was just as described and super clean! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

yolanda N., Fayetteville, Arkansas

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

I want to be stingy!

I want to be stingy and not give this place the review that it deserves because I don’t want anyone else to know about it. It was beyond excellent. Very generous hospitality. Super clean. Fantastic base camp for all the adventures in the area. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Short stay

We loved staying at this Vrbo it was so nice and peaceful. The owners were very responsive to any questions we may have had. We truly enjoyed our stay!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Trish

I and 4 friends had a girls weekend. This little house was perfect and very close to Gilbert General Store to go on our float. Nice new clean house and the owners are great and very helpful. We plan to go back this fall!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023