Heart Pine Rustic Romantic Buffalo River Cabin

HEART PINE

Welcome to The Ridge at Buffalo Point. We offer 6 cabins on our nearly 5 acre property, and we can work with you to find the best accommodation to fit your needs. Each cabin is different, and we can accommodate solo travelers, couples, families and large gatherings like family reunions or church groups.

Step back in time and enjoy this handcrafted pioneer cabin – with more rustic charm than any one cabin should have coupled with modern amenities to keep you comfortable. Heart Pine cabin is constructed of reclaimed Heart Pine lumber – for logs, beams and large planks for the floor.

The cabin is perfect for couples, featuring an open vaulted ceiling in the living room with large stone hearth. The covered front porch welcomes you and the screened back porch invites you to relax in a rocker or cook on the propane grill. The fenced in backyard with firepit is perfect for you and your dog. The open concept kitchen has the feel of going back in time but offers all the comforts of home. The living room centers around the stone fireplace, large rustic log futon sofa, and 55” TV. A leather recliner and rocker accommodates seating for five.

Upstairs, the loft bedroom boasts a queen size bed, RokuTV, and dresser. It overlooks the living room and fireplace.

The cabin is about 500 square feet and has central air/heat.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS (up to 4 guests):

• Sleeps 2 in upstairs loft (1 queen)
• Sleeps 2 in living room (full size futon)

DOWNSTAIRS:

• LIVING ROOM – Large futon, leather recliner, rocker, 55” TV, stone fireplace (currently inoperable)
• KITCHEN - Electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, eat-in bar for two, plates, bowls, drinkware, pots, pans, utensils and room for pantry items
• FULL BATH with shower stall

UPSTAIRS:

• Loft-style sleeping with queen bed
• Roku TV
• Dresser and place to hang clothes

COVERED & SCREENED BACK PORCH:

• View of our property looking towards the Buffalo National River forestland.
• Two rocking chairs
• Propane grill with utensils (use what's in the tank then refill if you need! We request our guests REFILL the propane tank if they use the last of the gas, as a courtesy to the next guest upon arrival. Wild Bill’s exchanges tanks at the corner)

FENCED BACKYARD provides privacy and a space for your dog to roam

COVERED FRONT PORCH with seating for 3, including one rocking chair

FIREPIT with two chair gliders

PARKING: Private drive with plenty of space for your 4x4 trailer on property

INTERNET: We have fiber internet. It works fine for streaming movies, email, and video calls

VIDEO MONITORING: We take seriously the safety of our guests, our team and the property. External video devices are used on this property for security purposes only. These devices are located facing the driveways and paths so we can monitor access. Access to data is limited to our owners and stored for a set period of time by our third party provider.

THE RIDGE PROPERTY AMENITIES:

There are common spaces available to all our guests including:

• Large lawn area for football or frisbee
• Two rope swings in trees
• Tetherball
• Several picnic spots with tables
• Space to roam and explore the history and nature of the property

Our Heart Pine cabin is an authentic replica of the Heart Pine cabins built during American colonial times. These cabins were valued be early American settlers for their hardness, strength and natural golden red color. Longleaf heart pine planks adorn the floors giving the home a warm glow. The heart pine material was preferred by woodworkers and builders.

THINGS TO DO:

The Ridge is located in the heart of the Buffalo Point recreational area of the Buffalo National River – known as the Lower Buffalo. Opportunity awaits the outdoor explorer:

• FLOAT THE RIVER: We are ¼ a mile from Wild Bill’s and Dirst outfitters – and less than 3 miles to Dillards Ferry put in (a popular float is Dillards Ferry to Rush Historic Mining Town). There are many float options – check with the outfitters for recommendations and book your float!
• SWIMMING: We are 3 miles to Buffalo Point Campground beach area - it’s a great swimming spot, especially for the kids.
• HIKING: Buffalo National River Forest has more than 100 miles of trails to explore including one of the most popular hikes – INDIAN ROCKHOUSE. Follow our road into the Park and find the trailhead! You're within an hour and a half of so many hikes including some of our favorites in Arkansas like the Centerpoint Trail to Hemmed-in-Hollow or Big Bluff.
• FISHING: You can enjoy fishing the Buffalo or try your luck at the many creeks and rivers in the area including – Crooked Creek and the White River.

Other activities include:

• KENDA DRIVE-IN located in Marshall
• FRED BERRY CROOKED CREEK NATURE CENTER offers fishing, archery, shooting, hiking and educational nature activities
• YELLVILLE is about 20 minutes north (closest grocery store)
• MARSHALL - another float put-in spot - is also about 20 minutes south

ABOUT US:

We are Don, Ally, Lucas and Logan. Don’s the builder and designer – with the vision and skills to create inviting and relaxing spaces. Ally is right by his side to help make those dreams a reality … including reservations, finding the perfect cabin for guests and the administrative work. Lucas and Logan (“the boys”) spent many years climbing trees, hopping boulders and just being boys. Those adventures have probably inspired some of the outdoor fun here at The Ridge. Now that they’re men, they help with improvements to the property. It’s a family affair.

Our goal when we opened The Ridge was to help people disconnect from their regular routine and reconnect to the outdoors and to each other – family and friends. We continue to focus on ways to help people break away, get in touch with nature and even relive a little childhood. We look forward to welcoming you!