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The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River

Farm stay in Saint Joe, near Buffalo National River

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Sky Hawk Ridge, a natural refuge at the gateway to Buffalo River National Park, offers an unforgettable getaway. Roam 185 acres of beautiful landscape with wide front and back porches affording gorgeous sunrise and sunset views. Explore miles of private trails through dense forests and beside crystal streams with wildlife all around.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Joe, AR

What's nearby

  • Buffalo National River - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Collier Homestead - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Tyler Bend Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tyler Bend Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Buffalo River State Park - 52 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ferguson's Country Store & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Big Springs Trading Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coursey's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tator Bugs On The River - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woolum Junction - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River

Farm stay near Buffalo National River
Take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this farm stay. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecue grills, games, and books
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River have thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like dining tables and kitchen islands.
Extra amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Smoker's Pole on deck.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

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

Rules

Daily rates are based on 4 guests. For additional guests, add $25.00 + tax /person/night. Max. 6 guests.
No ATV's, fireworks, or discharge of firearms.
No outside guests without prior approval. No tents or overnight occupancy of campers or RV's.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pet Fee: $20/night per Pet + tax.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids love it here!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact Host for details. Extra fees may apply.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside. Smoker's Pole on deck.

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: 99
Note from host: Contact Host for details. Extra fees may apply.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sky Hawk Ridge ... a 185 acre Refuge on the Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge ... 185-acre Refuge Buffalo River St. Joe
Sky Hawk Ridge ... 185-acre Refuge Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185 acre Refuge on the Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185-acre Refuge on the Buffalo River Saint Joe
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185-acre Refuge Buffalo River St. Joe
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185-acre Refuge Buffalo River St. Joe
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185-acre Refuge on the Buffalo River St. Joe
Sky Hawk Ridge ... a 185 acre Refuge on the Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185 acre Refuge on the Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge ... a 185 acre Refuge on the Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185-acre Refuge on the Buffalo River St. Joe
Sky Hawk Ridge ...185 acre Refuge on the Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge ... a 185 acre Refuge on the Buffalo River
Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-acre Refuge on the Buffalo River Saint Joe

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Buffalo National River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Collier Homestead and Tyler Bend Visitor Center. Tyler Bend Recreation Area is 6 mi (9.7 km) away.

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Reviews

The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, relaxing retreat with everything you need for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Beautiful, peaceful retreat

This is a beautiful property. The house was clean and cutely decorated! Wish we stayed a week as there are tons of hiking trails and it is close to the Buffalo river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Peaceful!

We enjoyed our stay and plan on coming back again! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

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

Great time at the Ranch!

Very clean, organized, and peaceful stay at Sky Hawk Ranch House. Probably my 5th or 6th stay on this property and will certainly be visiting again. Both the property manager and caretakers (Donna and Ron) are super people to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamir C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice getaway

This was a great property! Nice location. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Serene and peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay in this GEM of Arkansas. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jackie g.

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

Glamping with friends & kids

Great place to stay with friends and you can each get your own house but hang out all day and night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

Family Float Weekend

We absolutely loved the property! My family and I sat on the porch both nights and enjoyed the views! It's gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thad B.

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

old cabin

Love all the cabins but really enjoy the old cabin best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Best Cabins on the National River

Sky Hawk is the best place to stay on the Buffalo National River. We've been coming to the Buffalo for years, and Sky Hawk is the cleanest, most secluded, most beautiful property out there. Thank you to Donna and her team for the accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Still the most beautiful place in Arkansas

We look forward to our stay here every year. This is our 4th year to stay at Sky Hawk Ridge. We rent 2 cabins and are excited to be able to rent more since we have a big group that floats. Donna and Ron are the best! Can't say enough great things about the cabins, property, hospitality, location, view, etc etc!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Fall drive from Indiana

Exceptional. Complete privacy - beautiful property. It is your own park to explore with trails that border Buffalo River property. Owners fantastic to work with. Simply wonderful. Calming. Stars. Fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Don't tell the other Texans

This property was perfect, but I'd rather not tell you too much about it because I selfishly want it to be available when we go back. Pros: Quiet. Peaceful. Clean. Spacious. Stocked. River Access. Cons: Dry County... Nearby food options lack quality
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Cabin Retreat

Beautiful cabin and property. Our cabin had the perfect layout with two spacious bedrooms with each having a private bathroom. I've stayed in different parts of the country and this cabin by far was the best stocked cabin I've rented. Property had a completely private field and walking trails for my dogs, the dogs absolutely loved the property. Sitting on the porch and just taking in the beautiful countryside was relaxing and rejuvenating. I also have to highly recommend whoever cleans this cabin, it is absolutely spotless. My daughter and granddaughter thoroughly enjoyed the stay and we had a great time together and look forward to going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating and we would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dee m.

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

Top Notch!

This was a great, quiet, clean, safe place to stay for our weekend getaway! The owner definitely pays attention to every detail! Thanks so much for sharing your property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

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

Great cabin and location

Perfect cabin and location! Everything was easy about the process. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

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

Revisit to the Ranch House

We have stayed at this cabin/property a multitude of visits and it never disappoints. Wonderful clean, well equipped, and perfectly quiet property. I bring my dogs and we do a lot of hiking and bird watching. The caretakers are absolutely special and make your stay the best it can be. Thank you Donna and Ron!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi M.

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

Grandsons Grad trip

This property was amazing. And the host was very accommodating to our needs. We had a special request to allow us to put up a tent for some teenagers and they were so helpful and happy to help. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Mother's Day getaway

This was our second time to stay at this property. We absolutely love it. We had everything we needed and the property is beautiful. It' close to a few different outfitters as well to go down the Buffalo River.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Vacation

The property is very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste W.

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

Recovery & Remembrance

We lost my mom just before Christmas in 2024 & needed to clear our minds and mend our hearts after her passing. She truly loved the Ozarks and this trip was helpful in remembering all of the memories we made with her and in honoring her memory. The host and the cabin were terrific in ensuring the cleanliness, comfort level, peacefulness, safety, and equipment we needed during our stay. Definitely worth it, definitely recommend them, and will definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Outstanding!

Beautiful property, cabin was immaculate, hiking trails all around, Buffalo river nearby. 100% we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

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

Relaxation in the woods

The property had all of the amenities you could need. The house was very clean and dog friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed hiking on the property and stargazing by the fire. Would highly recommend if you want to stay near Buffalo River.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock B.

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

Cozy Cabin

Amazing stay here in Saint Joe!!! The cabin was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024