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Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River

Cabin in Saint Joe with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Dining
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Wits End Ranch is a secluded haven with breathtaking views. Unwind on the spacious deck and watch a beautiful sunset or explore miles of hiking trails within Buffalo National River Park N.P. With two large bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and outdoor games like horse shoes and volleyball/badminton, this ranch offers endless possibilities for family reunions or romantic getaways.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River

The Wits End Ranch location is private and secluded, yet less than 5 minutes from U.S. Hwy 65, ¼ mile past the Hwy. 65 & Coursey’s Dr. Junction. It is one of the most beautiful spots in the Ozark Mountains. WEDDINGS, Family Reunions, retreats ... or just a relaxing getaway. The Wits End Ranch is located less than an hour south of Harrison, Arkansas and less than 2 hours from Little Rock, Arkansas and the Springfield/Branson, MO area.

The Ranch property borders the Buffalo National River Park N.P.. There are miles of hiking, biking and horse trails, spectacular scenery, wildlife and outdoor fun for every season of the year. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the spacious deck.. A great escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world. Perfect for a family reunion, company retreat or romantic getaway.

The Main House sets high on a hill overlooking the 100,000+ acre National Park. It has two bathrooms, 2 large bedrooms, 4 queens,in one, 3 queen beds in second The living room has a sleeper sofa and two day beds. All towels and linens are furnished. There, central AC/heat and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a screened in porch, large deck, picnic tables, BBQ grills (charcoal) horse shoes and volleyball/badminton. The yard area is landscaped with rock gardens and natural beauty all around.
This rental does not include the bunkhouse as it is booked for the 2022 season.
Additionally there is horse pins and room for large trailers and rvs
Keywords: Buffalo National River National Park, Tyler Bend Area. Private secluded 2 bedroom/2 bath main cabin bordering the National Park, 45 minutes from Branson.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside as long as butts are in can or picked up

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet must be approved by owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great large yard to play in.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact me for group discounts and information.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside as long as butts are in can or picked up

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Contact me for group discounts and information.
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

Property is also known as

Wits End Near Buffalo River
Buffalo River Wits End Ranch
Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River Cabin
Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River Saint Joe
Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River Cabin Saint Joe

About the area

Map
Saint Joe, AR

What's nearby

  • Buffalo National River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Collier Homestead - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tyler Bend Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tyler Bend Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hurricane River Caverns - 19 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coursey's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ferguson's Country Store & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Springs Trading Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alicia's River Market and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woolum Junction - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River located?

Located in Sky Hawk Ridge, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Buffalo National River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Collier Homestead and Tyler Bend Visitor Center. Tyler Bend Recreation Area is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away.

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Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Maggie J.

Cabin was great--not happy with neighbors.

The cabin was great, and just what we needed. However, I was unaware that there was a smaller cabin just a few feet from our cabin that was also available to rent. We picked this cabin to "get away" and instead had to deal with a rather large group of men just a few feet from the front of our cabin the whole weekend. That was very disappointing for the price we paid for our cabin. Other than that, we were happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Danna K.

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

Mess of a property, mess of an owner

Not sure how this property has so many great reviews. My Girl Scouts chose this house for a final trip before graduation. First, the positive--it does have a fantastic location and the view is amazing. But beyond that, there were several problems with the property and the owner. The property is very old. The deck felt like it was in danger of collapsing. Everything in the house is extremely cheap and old. The kitchen, which many reviews touted, is very low on decent pans, cups, plates, and silverware. If you are staying with 18 people, do not expect to have enough cooking things for those people. Also, 2 of the "beds" are basically window benches with very thin cushions. These would only be good for kids. There were many games in the living room, but not a single one had all the pieces needed to play the game. When I complained to the owner that there were no working can openers, she told me she had just bought 3 brand new ones. One of these brand new can openers had wooden handles and looked like it was 20 years old. One of the girls in my troop started to have some bites on the 3rd day we were there. A friend who is a bed bug expert told me they didn't look like bed bugs and we found no bugs in the bed, so we left it at that, moving the girl out of the bed for the last night. After we got home, we got a note from the owner, riddled with inconsistencies, telling us we had brought in bed bugs and owed $2000. (She said the bed bugs were in the curtains, which explained why we saw no bugs. We are not pest experts.). When I explained that we had been a victim of the bed bugs, not the person who brought them in, she insisted that it was no problem, to just say it was us so that our trip insurance (which we do not have) would pay for her treatment. I sent proof to VRBO of what happened. VRBO has sent her a note to stop asking us for money, but again she has added on a $1,100 bill. VRBO says I don't have to pay this, since it is fraudulent, but she continues to maintain that I have to pay it. I believe she is trying to get someone else to pay to maintain her property. The Buffalo River is a beautiful place. It is hard not to fall in love with the area, but this house is a risk you should not take. You will be at your "wit's end" after your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

The View

It was so amazing and peaceful!! And the view was amazing and only a couple minutes from the river!! Our crew loved it and all had a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody J.

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

Easy stay for a large group

Easy to communicate with, very large area which allowed for a great place for activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Little gem

We just had a one night stay because the location was perfect for our float trip. Definitely put a bookmark in for this place to return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Great Week on The River

We had a great time and loved hanging out at this special beautiful cabin. Trish was amazing and very accommodating. The views are exceptional. We felt extremely safe in the historical well-built log cabin during the tornado warning. This place has everything you need. Perfect location for floating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ember Estelle Lanuti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was another fabulous women's weekend at Wits End Ranch. Can't wait for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Most amazing place!

Beautiful views. Easy access. Could not be happier with our stay! We will definitely keep this property on our list for future stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Great weekend floating the river

The house was great, just as advertised and the views were phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Roomy Cabin

We booked this cabin for a 3-day float trip. There was a severe storm two nights before our trip, causing the Buffalo River to flood. Due to this, we spent most of our time hanging out at the cabin. We were very comfortable in this rental. Although we had 11 people in our group, we never felt crowded. This place is huge! It wasn't fancy, but it was very comfortable. The views from the back deck are amazing. The cabin was clean, and communication was excellent with our host. There were several good places to eat nearby. We plan on staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

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

Beautiful view

The back deck was amazing to watch the world wake up with a cup of coffee. Lots to do in the area of you enjoy hiking, floating, just being in nature. Trish was great to communicate with. She even looked up things for us to do with the kids. She just purchased the property so she hasn't had much time to fix things up on the inside. Needed a good clean and floors moped... all our socks were dirty. The back deck had a board that was broken so we had to watch the kids around that. I cannot wait to see what renovations/ decorating she does with this place. The view was breath taking! With some deeper cleaning and updating, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

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

Wits End

Lovely cabin close to Tyler Bend park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi E.

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

I was at my wit's end.

We just needed a few days away from the chaos of home. We stayed over Christmas. It was lovely. The weather was so nice. We even camped out with the kids one night on the deck. The majority of our time was spent outside. The views from the deck are phenomenal. We had everything we needed. We just holed up in there for four wonderful days with one another and enjoyed the serenity of the entire place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Perfect for family getaway and beautiful view from the back deck!!

Our family had a wonderful experience at this property! Plenty of room to roam in this sweet, rustic log house. Love the view from the big windows and from the back deck! Everything we needed was here. Great internet service too!!! If you are looking for fancy and plush, this is not it; but if you are looking for serenity, simplicity, and somewhere comfortable to re-connect then you will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amit, New Milford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time at the ranch
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

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

Great fall getaway

Always enjoy our stays at wits end ranch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Serene

This is a very relaxing location that our family enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kap J.

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

They provided everything that was promised

Would recommend to any large group or family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margie G.

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

Comfy, roomy, great location and met all our needs!

We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

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

Wood Family Float Trip

Great time spent with family and couldn’t ask for a better place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Wonderful view of the Buffalo River valley.

The screenshots do not do this place justice. The back wall of windows in the living area had nearly as good of a view as from the deck. The deck was a perfect place to breathe and have morning coffee. My 9-year-old dog instantly turned back into a puppy upon arrival. My 4-year-old loved playing checkers. Also proximity to coursey smoked meat wasn't terrible hehe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

St Joe stay

Had a great time. Cabin was clean and in close proximity to Buffalo river. Kid friend. Went there for snowball adventure race. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette trip

Stay was great! There was a little bit of issue with checking in but the owner was close by and handled it. Only issue was heavy rain one night and the celling by the pantry door leaked and got the counter top and everything that was on it wet. Very large space with lots of beds and room for a large group! The outside are and deck had an awesome view! We did have to walk a ways to take the trash out. Did not like the fact that there is another small house next door to the main house that had people staying in it, that we were unaware of..a little odd.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great Place

Had a great weekend! Beautiful view off back porch!

4/10 Poor

Daniel G.

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

Poor cleaning and Communication

First night there we found bed bugs in one of the beds. We tried contacting the owners multiple times even leaving messages and they never got back in touch with us. While searching all the other beds for bedbugs I found candy wrappers and other things in the sheets of other beds giving me the impression that things were not properly cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020