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The Big Buffalo sleeps 16 with Hot Tub

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The Big Buffalo Cabin with Hot Tub and Wrap Around Porch
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16255.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Yellville, AR
  • Buffalo National River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Buffalo River State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tyler Bend Recreation Area
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Mountain Home, AR (WMH-Ozark Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Common area 1

+1
2 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

Common area 2

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Big Buffalo sleeps 16 with Hot Tub

One of the largest cabins around Buffalo Point that sleeps up to 16.

Brand new 7 person Hot Tub (water drained after each stay).

Huge wrap around porch with swing and rocking chairs. Just minutes from the Buffalo River and less than .2 miles to the canoe rental outfitters. Perfect location for small or large groups.

Property manager

Jessica Plant

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please cover couches/beds if your dogs sheds
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Yellville

Located in Yellville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Rush Ghost Town and Rush Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Buffalo River State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yellville, AR

What's nearby

  • Buffalo National River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Buffalo River State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rush Ghost Town - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Crooked Creek - 43 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Tyler Bend Recreation Area - 53 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo Point Concessions - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breadeaux Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Point Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo River Cabins - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Big Buffalo sleeps 16 with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Big Buffalo sleeps 16 with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Big Buffalo sleeps 16 with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Big Buffalo sleeps 16 with Hot Tub located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Buffalo National River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Buffalo River State Park. Rush Ghost Town and Rush Historic District are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Big Buffalo Cabin Was Awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alie B.

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

Amazing Spring Break Trip

Absolutely amazing house and wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ivon P.

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

Big buffalo fall 2024

our family enjoyed our time at the cabin, it was raining during our stay .There was not much to do indoors around the area the cabin is great for big groups. very close to buffalo river we will probably come back in the summer. our kids enjoyed the hot tub the day that was not raining.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Bachelor party

Rustic and accommodating. Wildlife are everywhere and almost walking distance from canoe rentals and shuttle to the river. Side note the front porch is perfect for a baggo or cornhole tournament.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly N.

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

Bufffalo

Location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Perfect!

Big Buffalo was just perfect! Our group of four adults enjoyed how clean and spacious this cabin was. My wife and I chose the basement area bedroom and our friend couple took the main floor bedroom. We had our own separate spaces and didn’t have to worry about disturbing each other if someone wanted to get a little extra sleep or take a nap. The hot tub was a great bonus. We spent several evenings soaking with a lot of laughs and enjoying each others’ company. Overall it was a great first time lodging in Arkansa for our group. Definitely will do this again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Family get away

This is a great property. It had all the amenities of home. We will definately come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Sandy K.

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

Memorial Day Trip

Neat cabin, close to hiking and water access with beautiful views. Cabin can accomodate a large crowd and was well stocked with kitchen items and clean. Will definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Great time!

It was a great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

KAYLENE T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Big Buffalo Cabin

Cabin was a great location to where we floated at. We all had a great time until rashes on the day we checked out started appearing on the kids… we did contact Jay and he was very nice. The hot tub was dirty and do think that is what caused the rashes. We didn’t have check out instructions but did let Jay know and he knew it was something he hadn’t clicked since they had put it back on VRBO and was going to fix that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan E.

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

Annual Buffalo Hiking Trip

The property was great, the host very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gevie W., Leesville

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

Family Getaway

The cabin was absolutely perfect for our family. It was so relaxing and great loaction to explore the Buffalo River.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Awesome place

Great place to stay and relax! Love the amenities and entertainment. Great cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P., Kansas, USA

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

Weekend in the Ozarks

Get together weekend with extended family. The cabin worked just fine. Looks like the owners are in the process of remodeling as bathrooms look like they just got an upgrade recently! It rained the whole weekend, so we didn’t get to hike like we planned, but it gave us plenty of inside time to chat and watch football. Living area could use more lamps (overhead glares on TV) and kitchen needs more mixing/serving bowls. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela V.

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

Pleasent and great communication

Wonderful place to stay. Great communication. We met from four different states and had a nice few days together 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Perfect accommodations

Clean and well equipped property! Very easy to work with, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Weekend at the The Buffalo

Overall, The Big Buffalo Cabin was great. Had everything we needed for the weekend. It was a bit odd(and loud), the way there was a hole in the main level bedroom’s closet with a fan circulating air. The cabin appeared clean, but had a bit of a musty odor(may just be the age of the cabin itself, not for sure on that). It had a beautiful wrap around porch, and nice hot tub. We also enjoyed the fire pit, but some more chairs that are around the fire pit would’ve been nice. A little pricey for a 2 night stay, but I guess inflation effects everything. The owners were very good about communicating, and it was easy to get into the cabin, as we were given a key code for the door. We had no problems with that. It’s just a hop, skip, and jump from Wild Bills Outfitters, which is where we always rent our canoes. I would stay here again with a large group. Plenty of room. But if you’re staying with “couples” and not kids, there is technically only 2 bedrooms. 3 if you want to include the small bedroom with a door in the basement. But, this is surrounded by all the twin and full beds that are more fit for kids. However, there plenty of beds in the basement for anyone that doesn’t mind to share the same room. There are also games in the basement, as well as a couch/tv area as well. Washer/Dryer bathroom, and a separate vanity in basement. Main level has bathroom as well. Upstairs is a bedroom with a queen bed and full bed(I believe, may be a twin). We enjoyed our weekend in the cabin 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Perfect Buffalo River Getaway

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our family trip to the Buffalo River. It’s tucked away in a great location close to the campgrounds and river. Loved that we could all hang out together and have our pups with us! We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

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

Great Cabo

Our family spent our vacation there and had a great time. We kayaked on the River and just relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myka B., Forsyth

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

Rest & Recreation on the Buffalo

Our family spent 5 days at the cabin and enjoying the Buffalo River. We could not have had a better time if we tried! The cabin was big enough for us to spread out and provided everything we needed. The porch seemed to be our favorite place to spend the mornings and evenings. I was happy to find such a wonderful home to not only accommodate our group, but also our two dogs. They really enjoyed playing ball in the spacious yard! We hope to get back to the cabin in the future and will for sure visit Buffalo Point again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Summer Vacation

We traveled with a large group of friends and family to The Buffalo National River for a weekend getaway. The Big Buffalo cabin had enough room and activities for everyone to enjoy the weekend. The hot tub was a big hit with all the kids. The adults enjoys the porch and sitting around the fire. Kitchen is small to prepare a large meal but it can be done. Jay communicated with all our inquiries and was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

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

Everything was great!

This is the best place to stay on the Buffalo River! Good accessibility to river! Big, beautiful, and clean cabin with all you need for getaway. Host was quick and responsive with any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

vickie S.

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

Family Getaway

The cabin was very nice, just what we were expecting from the pictures. It is set back off the road which was excellent for our dog, he enjoyed the property and all the hikes around the cabin. There is plenty to keep everyone busy all day. The cabin was clean and updated bathrooms were nicely done, hot tub was great, and the outfitters store had the friendliest employees who were helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angele F., Maumelle, USA

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

You can go hiking, but there's plenty to do at this cabin!

Big Buffalo is a very clean and spacious cabin set just off the road for a little privacy. There is plenty to do outside near this area, but after a morning hike, we simply enjoyed all the amenities of the cabin itself - porch swing naps, campfire, board games, old school video games, darts and more. The cabin had all we needed to unwind and escape a little. Will certainly return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley N.

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

Everything we were looking for and more!

We were looking for a Christmas get away and that’s exactly what we found at the Big Buffalo Cabin. There is no service out there but the WiFi was so fast and you could reach it even out in the hot tub. The hot tub sat 5 of us extremely comfortably and all five of us are 5’10 & taller, weighing around 170-250. The beds remind me of hotel beds, not super soft but not too hard either. We slept comfortable with our twins on the bed in the main level. The house has everything you need to cook and more for a weeks stay! The porch is beautiful and wraps around the whole cabin. There is a beautiful balcony, that I wish had chairs but we made it work with our lawn chairs. The views are beautiful and it’s so quiet out there. The house stayed extremely warm, which we found weird considering there was only 2 small propane wall heaters. It was so beautifully decorated for the holidays. The owners had hung ornaments and lights from the railing in the living room.There were Christmas decorations everywhere which was such a homey touch. The only thing I can think of that we noticed that someone else could complain about, is the shower on the main floor. It’s super dated and the floor of the shower has been poorly sealed with sealant. And then the massive rug in the front room, appears to have never been dusted. My daughter was was walking in her walker and the rug came up and when it did, there was probably a years worth of dirt under that rug, but that’s it. The cabin is honestly beautiful and our family completely looked past those minor flaws. There is a washer and dryer with laundry soap. (We brought our own.) The dryer does take a few times to dry some clothes but it was no big deal as well. Jay, the owner, was so easy to get ahold of and was super welcoming. We had some issues with VRBO on pricing and Jay helped us with that. He asked us if we needed anything and although we didn’t need anything at all, I don’t doubt for a second that he wouldn’t have come and helped us with any of our needs or issues. This cabin has a very homey feel to it. It feels safe there and super welcoming. It felt like we left our home to go to our second home. We loved it so much we plan on making it a tradition until it’s out of budget (because we believe with the upgrades Jay will make to it, it someday will be.) My husband loved it so much, that he is planning a guys trip there with a few of his buddies to go and relax. I highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Plant

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Kristen grew up in Yellville and we both love the Buffalo River. We spend many summer days floating, camping, and hiking with our children.
Kristen’s great-great grandfather Doc Dillard owned the Dillard’s Ferry before the Hwy 14 bridge was built. He also owned 100’s of acres surrounding the River which is now National Park land. The Buffalo River is a treasure we hope you enjoy.

We are thrilled to have you stay with us at the Big Buffalo cabin (a piece of family history) and make many unforgettable memories.

Why they chose this property

Sleeps up to 20, Large Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wrap around porch with Charcoal grill, swing and rocking chairs

What makes this property unique

One of the largest cabins on the lower Buffalo River and one of the first cabins outside of the National Park. We can sleep up to 20 and have a large (7-person) hot tub on private back patio.