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Buffalo River Lodge, St. Joe, AR

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 204450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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St Joe, AR
  • Popular LocationTyler Bend Visitor Center37 min drive
  • Popular LocationTyler Bend Recreation Area38 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuffalo River State Park40 min drive
  • AirportHarrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)67 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Buffalo River Lodge, St. Joe, AR

Located just 3 miles from the Buffalo River, and 14 miles South of Yellville, AR, this stone and wood Lodge sits on 63 acres with amazing views. Activities in the area - floating, fishing, hiking, The views and tranquility will make you fall in love with the Ozark Mountains and you will come back every year.
The Lodge has 3 levels. This listing is only for the Main and Upper levels - 5 suites with private bathrooms, sleeps up to 18.
The Lower Level - a separate listing - has 2 bedrooms/2 baths (sleeps 7 guests) and may be rented for an additional $200.00/night.
The Lodge is great for a family reunion, corporate or private event, church retreat. Large groups are welcomes, as we have additional cabins on the property. No loud music outdoors, please. We are close to recreational activities like floating and hiking. Full kitchen, outdoor charcoal grill, fire pit, fireplace, wifi, basic cable TV. Please state the correct number of guests when making your reservation. Only paying guests will be allowed at the Lodge.

Property manager

Nicoleta Nica

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

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About the neighborhood

Saint Joe

Located in Saint Joe, this vacation home is on a river. Collier Homestead and Rush Ghost Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Tyler Bend Visitor Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Creek - 32 min drive
  • Buffalo National River - 35 min drive
  • Tyler Bend Visitor Center - 37 min drive
  • Tyler Bend Recreation Area - 38 min drive
  • Buffalo River State Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Breadeaux Pizza - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Gilbert Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Kitchen and Cottages - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo River Cabins - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo River Lodge, St. Joe, AR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buffalo River Lodge, St. Joe, AR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buffalo River Lodge, St. Joe, AR?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buffalo River Lodge, St. Joe, AR located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Buffalo National River, Ozark Rock & Gem, and Crooked Creek. Collier Homestead and Tyler Bend Visitor Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
3Day Family Vacation
Plenty of space for the family! Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Hot Springs Village

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location to Float the Buffalo from
We had 10 adults staying here for two nights. We enjoyed canoeing one day down the Buffalo and relaxing by the firepit at night. 3 rooms on main level (2 kings, 1 queen) and 2 rooms upstairs (2 kings + 2 twin beds in each room upstairs too). Nice porch to sit and watch the sun set over the trees. Really had a nice time. If there were any suggestions I would say bring kleenex and toilet paper (the TP was some discount corporate brand) and maybe a big bath towel (the bathroom towels were on the smaller size and fairly broken in by previous renters). Those are little things though and the property and atmosphere there was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R., Loranger

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVELY CABIN WITH LOTS OF ROOM TO SPREAD OUT
THE PROPERTY WAS BEAUTIFUL AND VERY ROOMY. LOVED THE FIREPLACE, GAME ROOM AND THE FIRE PIT OUTSIDE.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tiffini J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly Pleasant
The lodge was beautiful and extremely clean. The owner was quick to respond to any questions I had as well as very accommodating. We asked to check in a couple of hours early and she arranged for that to be possible. The property was beautiful. My only complaint was the AC. We are from Louisiana so we are very used to the heat, however when we sleep we want it cold. The upstairs rooms were very warm (understandably so) so we turned the AC down to 68. Every time we would leave and come back it was back on 70. The owner was wirelessly turning it up when we left. I understand electric bills are crazy expensive right now but we paid a lot of money and didn’t want to air to be changed unless we were changing it. Other than that it was a great vacation spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paisley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Large Family
This cabin is perfect for any large family! Very spacious with great amenities. The owner was great to work with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Relaxing
This house was large enough to hold all 17 of us! Very comfortable and beautiful scenery. The living room furniture has definitely seen its better days - should really be replaced! Other than that, this was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jimmy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Vacation
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C., Eminence, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Wow, this place was so much more than expected. Hope to return again! Property manager was very friendly and made our stay easy! 10/10 recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Lodge was very clean and roomy. Beds were comfortable. There was plenty of cookware, but much of it was in pretty bad shape; I will bring my own next time. You may want to specifically ask about the hot tub prior to your stay. We found that it had no water in it, which was a little disappointing, but not a deal killer. We'd book again for a similar gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We got lost a few times, but the lodge gave us plenty of space to stay and relax. The game room was neat, but pool sticks were pretty worn, so if pool is your thing, bring a stick or two. Also, not an issue for us, but it’s about a half hour from a store. Bring what you need or plan for an hour of drive time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Our family group of 9 stayed at the Lodge for a float trip on the Buffalo River. The cabin is very roomy & everyone loved having their own space and bath! Nicoleta was quick to respond to all my questions prior to the trip & also once we arrived. We rented the kayaks & canoes they had available & they were awesome to load the trailer for us. This cabin is close to access point North Maumee which was very convenient. The road to the cabin got some negative reviews & I was concerned but it really wasn't a big deal so don't let that sway you from this great cabin. Thank you Nicoleta for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
The place is great. Very roomy. Nicolette was fantastic to work with. All in all we would of loved the place without the quiet time. A few things I would change is definitely quiet hours. When you’re on vacation with 19 people you have to expect game nights, chatting by the fire, and some noise from the kiddos walking around. We appreciate how Nicolette handled it but maybe change it to midnight at least. Also the laundry room should be described that it’s down the road. And maybe clean it up some and get lighting. We would come home late and wash the wet clothes for the next day. And lastly some more big pans. When you are cooking for that many people it would help.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Canoeing vacation success
We had a wonderful time and the property was just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

randall r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property!
Fantastic property for anyone looking for lots of room for family and/or friends. Very clean. Good location. Lots of things to do. Terrific owners who make the rental seamless. Could not recommend this place any higher! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason E., Navasota TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Great location to be unplugged for a week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

vicki d., Kansas City MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful setting!
We absolutely loved the Buffalo Lodge! So beautiful and spacious (much more spacious than the pictures show)! Great space for large gatherings. We had ages 2-63 and everyone loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa P.

Perk-Giving
We planned this back in July...wanting to get away with just our kids and grandbabies for Thanksgiving. The place was nice, but we were sad the hot tub was not working as that is something we look for when we travel. Wish there was more info about things the lodge didn't come with...ie kitchen items! We loved the lodge and the owners were attentive when we asked questions...and it was def a nice getaway! Side note, the road to get to the lodge is VERY CURVY and made 4 of us VERY sick!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Getting there is a windy road that required some Dramamine. The place is awesome and not far from lots of trails and the Buffalo River. We went for a long weekend. Make sure to check what they provide and what they don’t. Also double check what’s there. Some stuff we brought we needed, others a previous group left behind and we didn’t realize it (coffee filters). Plenty of space for everyone. There were people downstairs in the other rental. They were friendly, and we didn’t bother one another. They let us use the fire pit, which was great and the kids loved sitting around playing games in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House- huge bedrooms
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house has a nice kitchen, great big dining room table, and plenty of space. Each upstairs bedroom is huge. They are so big you could sleep a lot of people in each one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl, Little Rock, AR

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge Is great. There was plenty of room for our group. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean. The outdoor spaces were fantastic. Sadly, the hot tub and air hockey table were out of order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place for everyone.
They say your cousins are your first real friends. That is certainly true in my family and these past three days we had three generations at this property. There was plenty of room for everyone and everyone wants to do it again next year. Highly recommend and awesome communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Rose m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected renter
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay until 3am Friday night when we were awakened by loud talking in a language we could not understand and it sounded like it was right outside our bedroom door in the kitchen. This caused us to have to call 911 because we felt our lives were in danger. The sheriff office did finally reach the owner as we stayed on the phone and she informed them that a group was due in to occupy the bottom floor. That was not an issue, the issue was that we were not told someone would be coming in that late and not to be alarmed. We have never experienced such fear that this incident brought on and ruined the end of our stay. All that needed to happen to prevent this was a text from the owner to let us know.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Family Vacation
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The property inside was very clean and the property itself was beautiful and remote. From time to time you would see deer, rabbits, and turkey. My one small complaint was the deck and porch could have been swept before we arrived. There were lots of cobwebs along the house and rocking chairs. Not a big issue. Hard to control nature. I would definitely rent the house again and or recommend it to friends.

8/10 Good

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The house is well appointed, clean and as listed. There are fun games to play, and plenty of dishes for large groups. However, it was having some plumbing issues when we were there. One of the bathrooms actually rained into the living room closet. The basement apt had issues too. A handyman came out, but couldn’t fix it while we were there. We just shared and had 1 less bathroom. Oh and the hot tub was yucky but we didn’t want to use it anyway.

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Memorial Day Weekend
Beautiful place and scenery. Plenty of room for our family. Would definitely stay here again.