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The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Compton, AR
  • Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located cabin! The Roost is the perfect getaway in the Upper Buffalo River area! Located along highway 21 between Kingston and Boxley, you will be right in the middle of it all!

The location is perfect for almost any and all activities that the area has to offer. All of the most popular hiking trails and floating on the Buffalo or Kings River are only a few minutes away!

Wilderness rider is only a short distance and you can ride directly from the cabin to the entrance on your OHV!

Endless views to the East and West make for some of the most amazing sunsets and sunrises you could ever ask for!!!

There is a fire pit and we provide a moderate amount of wood for your stay. There is a charcoal grill and guest will need to bring their own lighter fluid and briquettes. The kitchen is stocked with most of the cooking utensils you will need. We keep a few spices along with coffee for the drip style coffee pot.
New HVAC
You won’t regret booking this stay!!!

Access is easy!! Great for any type of vehicle, motorcycles too! The house sits right along Highway 21 between Kingston and the Boxley Valley!
Other things to note
There is good cell phone service at the cabin along with WiFi and a land line, for emergency and local calls only. Guest should keep in mind that the closest grocery store is about 30 minutes away so come prepared!system FEb 2024!!

Property manager

Nathan Davidson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

About the area

Compton

Compton is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest.
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Compton, AR

What's nearby

  • Lost Valley State Park - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls - 32 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 41 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waldron's Valley Cafe Bed & Breakfast - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider located?

Situated in Compton, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Buffalo National River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lost Valley State Park and Ponca Elk Education Center. Ozark National Forest and Lost Valley Hiking Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Roost cabin

Cute, well maintained cabin in a wonderful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa G.

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

Great place!

Our family of 4 had a great two night stay! Very clean! We really enjoyed the game room and watching the sunset on one of many porches. Close to Sweden Creek Falls and Buffalo Wilderness Ranch. We were able to ride our side by side to both locations from the cabin. Host was great as well! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

As easy as it gets!

Great little place! Just a 4 mile ride to Wilderness Rider. Quiet and comfy. Enjoyed an escape from city life. Turn off the porch lights and enjoy some star-gazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

The Roost Gives a Boost

The size and layout of the cabin are great. It was very clean and featured the best local trail guidebook by outdoorsman and nature photographer Tim Ernst. The two coffeemakers are a great idea. There wasn’t a gas bottle for the gas/charcoal grill, so we tried to use some charcoal someone had left in it, but had no luck without lighter fluid. Wonderful views from the site, and it’s a great taking-off point for all outdoor adventures in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

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

Weekend getaway.

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Ponca trip

Really enjoyed my stay. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Hope to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie T.

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

Nice cabin, convenient location

This little cabin was nice and clean and convenient for access to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Incredible Vacation Spot

The cabin was gorgeous! The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We were close to all of the activities that we were interested in, such as, hiking and seeing the elk. We went as a birthday trip for myself and I could not have chosen a better place to stay or a better time of the year to go and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

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

Fall Getaway

The area was quiet and restful! Such a bucolic setting and surrounded with nature. The fall colors were beautiful and we enjoyed our time sitting on the porches with a cup of coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leginia J.

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

Buffalo River Paddle Trip

Beautiful location, but easy to get to !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith W.

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

Great view

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Side by side raid

The views of the sunrise and sunset were amazing. We were close to the wilderness rider and buffalo ranch and hiking. Loved the cabin decor and we had lots of room. It was perfect for a short getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great cabin, had ever thing you needed, and just up the street from the ranch. I would highly recommend it and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Boxley House

Loved the property and location!! The house was very comfortable. Views of the sunrise was wonderful. Location of seeing the elk was spot on. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

1year anniversary trip

We loved the Roost. Cozy and close to Wilderness Rider
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Rabbit Dolls and Toys

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

A pleasant place, nice & clean!

Very happy with our stay. If you like the rustic outdoor & hunting look, then look no further. Its close to Buffalo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Ponca weekend

We usually come during fall. This was our first time in the summer. And we still got to see some elk!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Float trip weekend

We had a great weekend at The Roost! The property was very clean. There was plenty of firewood provided. The beds are were comfortable. You are very close to 2 outfitters if you plan to float. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin is so serene. Perfect spot to get away from it all, yet just 15-20 minutes to Ponca and all the outdoor activities. Nice fire pit with wood provided. Enclosed game room with darts and kids games. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarah T.

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

Absolutely perfect!

I think this is our favorite place we have ever stayed! Everything was absolutely perfect. My husband and I said we could live here. Perfect amount of room. Anything we could need was provided. We loved roasting marshmallows at the fire pit and not having to go find firewood to buy first. We don’t build tons of fires, so just a little was enough. I brought my own coffee, but it was nice of the owner to have some there in case I had forgot. Having wifi was a blessing with three kids. Waking up to the view from the back bedroom window in the morning was wonderful. My daughter was delighted by the cows nearby. Everything was great. The owners were so friendly when we had to message them. Check in was a breeze. We definitely hope to stay again when we come for our fall trip. Definitely worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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Hosted by Nathan Davidson

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