Awesome Home at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River

Saint Joe, Arkansas
$373 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 8

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Night 2 nights

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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 stunning vacation home is only five years old and sparkling clean! Farmhouse Style on the outside, bright and open inside. The cabin is nestled in the forest and affords a lovely view of a wooded hollow and distant mountain peaks beyond. The expansive, private-park setting at Sky Hawk is shared with just three othercabins.

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. Watch golden sunsets over Ozark Mountains. When you walk along Sky Hawk's long ridge, you see up the Buffalo River Valley to layered green hillsides and distant blue ridge lines. You see 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. Two-tenths mile from the entry, across from an open meadow, a driveway leads down through the woods to a metal-roofed cabin with cedar siding, naturally weathered to blend with the surrounding landscape.

Sky Hawk Ridge has 3/4 mile of park frontage, and the Buffalo River Trail is just steps from the property corner. The park trail leads about a mile down 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

Completed in October 2018, this comfortable home has plenty of room for your family or three couples. Stunning architecture and tasteful furnishings make the house memorable in its own right. High ceilings and large windows in every room let you see forest and sky all around. The interior is sunny and uplifting, like the great outdoors. There’s a two-story living room with a towering slate fireplace, a full-size dining room, two private bedrooms, and two spacious bathrooms with walk-in glass showers. In the sunny, tree-top loft overlooking the living room, there’s a queen size bed and sleeper-sofa with a comfortable memory-foam mattress.

There are four homes at Sky Hawk Ridge: VRBO listings 1005119, 2844541, and 3613801.) Houses are spaced 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. There are gorgeous views all around. 185 acres of natural beauty are yours to explore. Book your vacation today. You’ll love this place!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1933 Sq Ft (180 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: No Smoking Inside Home. Smoker's Pole On Deck.

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Sally C.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    The cabin was beautiful and very clean. We utilized all the outdoor space and trails. Donna (onsite) was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. She made sure we knew she was available for questions. Lori (Owner and Host) was extremely accommodating and responsive.

  • Sam W.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We were floating the Buffalo River and this location is the best. We were just 5 minutes from the canoe rental and when we finished, we were 5 minutes from the cabin. The cabin was beautiful and so nice! The amenities were great. The owners really thought of everything. It was also super easy to check in and check out. No lengthy or complicated instructions. This was the best host we ever had!

  • Audrey H.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Gorgeous home, so peaceful!

  • Brad R.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Sky Hawk Ridge is our go-to place for Summer fun on the Buffalo National River. This is hands-down the best accomodations yuou

  • James F.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Lovely well maintained home. Beautiful property in the summer I imagine it would be beautiful year round. Very close to Buffalo River activities.

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Beautiful cabin, and located just off the Buffalo. Will def stay there again!

  • Jacob W.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Wonderful house in great proximity to the river and other attractions. Three minutes from the swimming hole.

  • Presley D.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    We loved it so much! 3 minutes from grinders ferry, super cute & clean cabin. We had such a blast!

  • Melisa G.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    This was the perfect place to stay for our annual Buffalo River weekend. Along with it being absolutely gorgeous, it had everything we needed to feel right at home. The beds were very comfortable and it has a washer/dryer which was a nice perk. We were able to wash our beach towels each day and we didn’t have to bring home stinky towels and a mountain of laundry! I also loved that it’s pet friendly and our little yorkie was allowed to tag along

  • Margaret W.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 11, 2025

    Breathed a sigh of relief as I walked in the door and could see that the house looked exactly like the photos. Guys left early each morning to fish the Norfork and I had the house to myself. Wanted a place to relax and unwind and this beautifully decorated home hit the mark. All of the relaxing things I imagined doing came to fruition such as sitting in front of fireplace on cool mornings and evenings, having the large sliding glass doors open and letting the breeze sweep through when the days warmed up, walking on the trails, and sitting on the covered balcony listening to and watching the wildlife. It was a lovely experience.

  • Mindy H.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    We have stayed at Sky Hawk Ridge multiple times and love it so much! The cabins have everything you need and are beautifully decorated and always clean. We always see wildlife while there and enjoy walking all the trails. It is really peaceful and the perfect place to getaway!

  • Cynde S.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Loved another year at Sky Hawk Ridge. This was our first time staying at another cabin besides the ranch house and it was wonderful. Gorgeous views, private feel, wonderful walking trails and a kitchen with every amenity you could imagine. Always love our Thanksgiving time spent here and looking forward to more future memories.

  • Katie R.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Great property, amazing house, nice location. This was our second time staying here and it wouldn't be our last!

  • Jana W.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and updated and had everything we we needed. I would ove to stay again.

  • Jamie B.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 25, 2024

    Second time staying here. Beautiful luxe cabin in a very private location. Floated the river one day. Drove to Blanchard Springs Caverns for cave tour another day. Don’t miss the giant cinnamon rolls at Ferguson’s (2 minutes away). Skylark Cafe in Leslie has the best pies and cakes in the state (and huge selection). Always wanted to go to a drive-in movie theatre? One in Marshall just down the road.

  • Jeffrey M.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 18, 2024

    The family ALWAYS relaxes when we stay here. We come away from private restful, unspoiled family time with no contact or care for the world. Peaceful , quiet setting. First class accommodation. This is our 4th stay on the property and the 2nd in this home. Will be visiting for years to come. Best, Jeff

  • Brandon B.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Great location next to a few restaurants, smoked meats and store. Bathrooms and shower were great, beds comfortable and beautiful overall. Lots of wildlife viewing. Only thing we would change is to cut down more trees to take advantage of the view. Loved it, thanks!

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