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

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Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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St. Joe, AR
  • Buffalo National River
    4 min drive
  • Tyler Bend Visitor Center
    12 min drive
  • Fergusons Country Store & Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    51 min drive

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About this property

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

ESCAPE THE CROWDS to the Great Outdoors!

Sky Hawk Ridge is place of extraordinary beauty, a 185-acre natural refuge at the gateway to Buffalo River National Park. This spacious vacation home is sited on a high ridge bordering the park, with acres of lawn and groves of stately trees all around. Wide front and back porches afford gorgeous sunrise and sunset views. There’s a small pond in front.

THE LAND

When you stay at Sky Hawk Ridge, you won't stay inside for long. Roam the land and discover the wonders of this beautiful landscape. Enjoy misty morning walks through dew-covered fields. When you walk along Sky Hawk's long ridge, you see layered green hillsides and distant blue ridge lines across the Buffalo River Valley, rolling meadows with sentinel oaks, cattle grazing in lush pastures, deep green woods -- nature's beauty at every turn.
Explore miles of private trails that wind through dense forests and beside crystal streams. Wildlife is everywhere -- deer, turkey, fox, owls, songbirds, and all sorts of woodland creatures. Be dazzled by spring flowers, blue summer skies, rich fall colors, or foggy winter mornings. Sky Hawk Ridge is a nature-lover's paradise all year long.

LOCATION

Sky Hawk is just off US 65 on the north side of the Buffalo River. Restaurants, canoe rentals and river access points at Grinders Ferry, Gilbert and Tyler Bend are less than ten minutes away, but at Sky Hawk you’re secluded and surrounded by natural beauty -- away from it all.

The entrance is on the Gilbert Road (Hwy. 333), just 0.4 mile east of US 65. This cabin is at the end of the road, about 3/4 mile from the entry.

The Sky Hawk property has 3/4 mile of park frontage, and the Buffalo River Trail is just steps from the property corner. The park trail leads a mile or so downhill to a long, wide gravel bar at Shine Eye Bluff -- the perfect spot to picnic, swim, fish or enjoy a lazy afternoon. (Shine Eye is also accessible by road, a five-minute drive.)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Built in 2008, the “Ranch House” has a relaxed, western vibe. Cowhide rugs, western and wildlife art, rustic wood finishes, and stained concrete floors set a laid-back tone. With over 1500 square feet of living area, the home is spacious, warm, and inviting, the perfect gathering place for family and friends. There’s a large, vaulted great room with seating for eight, a long dining table, and four barstools around a central kitchen island. Flanking the great room are two roomy bedroom suites, each with its own bath.

The house is equipped with a washer and dryer, full-size appliances (but no dishwasher), cooking utensils and dishes, central heat and air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a small gas fireplace in the living room for extra warmth on cold nights. It is meticulously maintained and sparkling clean.

There are three other vacation homes at Sky Hawk Ridge. Refer to VRBO listings 2844541, 1468267 and 3613801 for more information. Houses are 500-1,200 feet apart, allowing plenty of separation for everyone's privacy. The land is for all to enjoy, so feel free to discover what lies around the bend.

Sky Hawk Ridge has the finest vacation homes anywhere near the Buffalo River. It's at the center of everything but peaceful and secluded. 185 acres of natural beauty are yours to explore. You will love this place! Book your vacation today.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be within walking distance of Buffalo National River.
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Buffalo National River and 9 minutes from Collier Homestead
The Ranch House at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Saint Joe farm stay.

Property manager

Lori Dean

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak

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

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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pet Fee: $20/night + tax.

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 174 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Rachel V., Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brock B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Amazing stay here in Saint Joe!!! The cabin was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M., Fayetteville

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

10/10 Excellent

Jadd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
We really enjoyed our stay. Place is awesome and more than we expected. Clean, tidy, beautiful, great location, and the owners were super nice and helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
The scenery was beautiful . The cabin was modern and well maintained. The host had all of the extras there and it was very clean. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K., Sicily Island LA

Liked: Cleanliness
summer get away
We absolutely LOVE staying at Sky Hawk Ridge! It is the only place we would want to stay when we visit Arkansas. We have been coming here for years. The managers of this property has become friends to us. Mr. Ronnie is amazing! It is like our second home. We are so thankful to have a place like this to stay with our family where we know we are safe and taken care of. Thank you so much for allowing us this experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
A very quiet, peaceful, relaxing getaway. The wildlife, trails and dark sky were wonderful. Very close to the river. Couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Weekend
We really enjoyed this property and will be back next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
This place did not disappoint. Close to the Buffalo River, immaculate, and an idyllic location. There are several homes on the property, but it still felt like we had the place to ourselves. Very peaceful and a great place to unplug. There are several trails to explore as well. Everyone had a great time and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
After Christmas Break
We had a wonderful time here! Very peaceful. We enjoyed many hikes, both on and off the property, and beautiful views of the river. Hope to come back and visit in the Summer. We brought our dog and he loved being able to run freely! He doesn’t get to do that at home in the city. Will most certainly revisit.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break Family Trip
We wanted to explore the Buffalo River and surrounding area with our teenage daughters. The cabin was a very convenient location if you want to float the Buffalo River. It was a 7 minute drive to the outfitter we got our kayak rental from. We also had a great time exploring the hiking trails on the property with our girls and our dog. The views from the back porch swing were amazing and we had some fun family horseshoe games throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Greg Y., Collierville

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Relaxing
Property is exactly as described. Hosts provided everything you would need to enjoy your stay. House was exceptionally clean and the property was well maintained. Do your research on the near by trails if you plan on bringing your four legged kids, some of the trails did not allow dogs. Regardless would stay again, just because of the house and how quiet the surrounding area is. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Call Sign K., Sulphur

Liked: Cleanliness
Kilburn family October excursion
I threw this trip together kinda last minute when my son’s school scheduled a few days for an early fall break. My family is originally from the area so it’s always nice to come back and reconnect. This trip I had criteria to plan for- I needed a place that permitted my two dogs and had Satellite TV/Internet service (Red River Rivalry game). We also wanted to be within driving distance to Table Rock, Branson and Mountain Home for planned day trips. Our stay was perfect, the sprawling property with trails to explore was a bonus. The last day drinking coffee on the porch we saw a whitetail buck chasing a group of does across the field. The cabin and accommodations were as advertised and very comfortable. The owners and care takers are great hosts so we will be coming back and definitely give the property a five star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Love It
This was our second visit to the ranch house at Sky Hawk Ridge. We love it. The property is amazingly beautiful. The house is perfect. It is clean and has everything you need to enjoy a perfect vacation. The hosts are very welcoming and available if needed. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
We have stayed at Sky Hawk on multiple occasions and just love it! It is this special little piece of the world filled with calm and fun. It is our dogs favorite place too! The house is always well taken care of and clean. The property managers are very responsive and have always addressed any questions quickly. We look forward to coming back year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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 D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
The cabin was super cute and clean. I stayed here with my mom and two children and we all loved it. Super convenient to the Buffalo River and outfitters. Definitely want to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thad B.

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

8/10 Good

Jamir C.

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