Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River
4.7
Outstanding(56 Reviews)Cabin in Buffalo River, AR
18 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
The Wits End Ranch location is private and secluded, yet less than 5 minutes from U.S. Hwy 65, ¼ mile past the Hwy. 65 & Coursey’s Dr. Junction. It is one of the most beautiful spots in the Ozark Mountains. WEDDINGS, Family Reunions, retreats ... or just a relaxing getaway. The Wits End Ranch is located less than an hour south of Harrison, Arkansas and less than 2 hours from Little Rock, Arkansas and the Springfield/Branson, MO area.
The Ranch property borders the Buffalo National River Park N.P.. There are miles of hiking, biking and horse trails, spectacular scenery, wildlife and outdoor fun for every season of the year. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the spacious deck.. A great escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world. Perfect for a family reunion, company retreat or romantic getaway.
The Main House sets high on a hill overlooking the 100,000+ acre National Park. It has two bathrooms, 2 large bedrooms, 4 queens,in one, 3 queen beds in second The living room has a sleeper sofa and two day beds. All towels and linens are furnished. There, central AC/heat and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a screened in porch, large deck, picnic tables, BBQ grills (charcoal) horse shoes and volleyball/badminton. The yard area is landscaped with rock gardens and natural beauty all around.
This rental does not include the bunkhouse as it is booked for the 2022 season.
Additionally there is horse pins and room for large trailers and rvs
Keywords: Buffalo National River National Park, Tyler Bend Area. Private secluded 2 bedroom/2 bath main cabin bordering the National Park, 45 minutes from Branson.
The Ranch property borders the Buffalo National River Park N.P.. There are miles of hiking, biking and horse trails, spectacular scenery, wildlife and outdoor fun for every season of the year. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the spacious deck.. A great escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world. Perfect for a family reunion, company retreat or romantic getaway.
The Main House sets high on a hill overlooking the 100,000+ acre National Park. It has two bathrooms, 2 large bedrooms, 4 queens,in one, 3 queen beds in second The living room has a sleeper sofa and two day beds. All towels and linens are furnished. There, central AC/heat and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a screened in porch, large deck, picnic tables, BBQ grills (charcoal) horse shoes and volleyball/badminton. The yard area is landscaped with rock gardens and natural beauty all around.
This rental does not include the bunkhouse as it is booked for the 2022 season.
Additionally there is horse pins and room for large trailers and rvs
Keywords: Buffalo National River National Park, Tyler Bend Area. Private secluded 2 bedroom/2 bath main cabin bordering the National Park, 45 minutes from Branson.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Buffalo River, AR
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(56 Reviews)4.7
Not sure how this property has so many great reviews. My Girl Scouts chose this house for a final trip before graduation. First, the positive--it does have a fantastic location and the view is amazing. But beyond that, there were several problems with the property and the owner. The property is very old. The deck felt like it was in danger of collapsing. Everything in the house is extremely cheap and old. The kitchen, which many reviews touted, is very low on decent pans, cups, plates, and silverware. If you are staying with 18 people, do not expect to have enough cooking things for those people. Also, 2 of the "beds" are basically window benches with very thin cushions. These would only be good for kids. There were many games in the living room, but not a single one had all the pieces needed to play the game. When I complained to the owner that there were no working can openers, she told me she had just bought 3 brand new ones. One of these brand new can openers had wooden handles and looked like it was 20 years old. One of the girls in my troop started to have some bites on the 3rd day we were there. A friend who is a bed bug expert told me they didn't look like bed bugs and we found no bugs in the bed, so we left it at that, moving the girl out of the bed for the last night. After we got home, we got a note from the owner, riddled with inconsistencies, telling us we had brought in bed bugs and owed $2000. (She said the bed bugs were in the curtains, which explained why we saw no bugs. We are not pest experts.). When I explained that we had been a victim of the bed bugs, not the person who brought them in, she insisted that it was no problem, to just say it was us so that our trip insurance (which we do not have) would pay for her treatment. I sent proof to VRBO of what happened. VRBO has sent her a note to stop asking us for money, but again she has added on a $1,100 bill. VRBO says I don't have to pay this, since it is fraudulent, but she continues to maintain that I have to pay it. I believe she is trying to get someone else to pay to maintain her property. The Buffalo River is a beautiful place. It is hard not to fall in love with the area, but this house is a risk you should not take. You will be at your "wit's end" after your stay.
4.7
It was so amazing and peaceful!! And the view was amazing and only a couple minutes from the river!! Our crew loved it and all had a fantastic weekend!
4.7
The View
It was so amazing and peaceful!! And the view was amazing and only a couple minutes from the river!! Our crew loved it and all had a fantastic weekend!
4.7
Not sure how this property has so many great reviews. My Girl Scouts chose this house for a final trip before graduation. First, the positive--it does have a fantastic location and the view is amazing. But beyond that, there were several problems with the property and the owner. The property is very old. The deck felt like it was in danger of collapsing. Everything in the house is extremely cheap and old. The kitchen, which many reviews touted, is very low on decent pans, cups, plates, and silverware. If you are staying with 18 people, do not expect to have enough cooking things for those people. Also, 2 of the "beds" are basically window benches with very thin cushions. These would only be good for kids. There were many games in the living room, but not a single one had all the pieces needed to play the game. When I complained to the owner that there were no working can openers, she told me she had just bought 3 brand new ones. One of these brand new can openers had wooden handles and looked like it was 20 years old. One of the girls in my troop started to have some bites on the 3rd day we were there. A friend who is a bed bug expert told me they didn't look like bed bugs and we found no bugs in the bed, so we left it at that, moving the girl out of the bed for the last night. After we got home, we got a note from the owner, riddled with inconsistencies, telling us we had brought in bed bugs and owed $2000. (She said the bed bugs were in the curtains, which explained why we saw no bugs. We are not pest experts.). When I explained that we had been a victim of the bed bugs, not the person who brought them in, she insisted that it was no problem, to just say it was us so that our trip insurance (which we do not have) would pay for her treatment. I sent proof to VRBO of what happened. VRBO has sent her a note to stop asking us for money, but again she has added on a $1,100 bill. VRBO says I don't have to pay this, since it is fraudulent, but she continues to maintain that I have to pay it. I believe she is trying to get someone else to pay to maintain her property. The Buffalo River is a beautiful place. It is hard not to fall in love with the area, but this house is a risk you should not take. You will be at your "wit's end" after your stay.
4.7
Easy stay for a large group
Easy to communicate with, very large area which allowed for a great place for activities.
4.7
We just had a one night stay because the location was perfect for our float trip. Definitely put a bookmark in for this place to return.
4.7
Little gem
We just had a one night stay because the location was perfect for our float trip. Definitely put a bookmark in for this place to return.
4.7
We had a great time and loved hanging out at this special beautiful cabin. Trish was amazing and very accommodating.
The views are exceptional. We felt extremely safe in the historical well-built log cabin during the tornado warning. This place has everything you need. Perfect location for floating.
4.7
Great Week on The River
We had a great time and loved hanging out at this special beautiful cabin. Trish was amazing and very accommodating.
The views are exceptional. We felt extremely safe in the historical well-built log cabin during the tornado warning. This place has everything you need. Perfect location for floating.
4.7
It was another fabulous women's weekend at Wits End Ranch. Can't wait for next year.
4.7
Beautiful views. Easy access. Could not be happier with our stay! We will definitely keep this property on our list for future stays.
4.7
Most amazing place!
Beautiful views. Easy access. Could not be happier with our stay! We will definitely keep this property on our list for future stays.
4.7
The house was great, just as advertised and the views were phenomenal.
4.7
Great weekend floating the river
The house was great, just as advertised and the views were phenomenal.
4.7
We booked this cabin for a 3-day float trip. There was a severe storm two nights before our trip, causing the Buffalo River to flood. Due to this, we spent most of our time hanging out at the cabin. We were very comfortable in this rental. Although we had 11 people in our group, we never felt crowded. This place is huge! It wasn't fancy, but it was very comfortable. The views from the back deck are amazing. The cabin was clean, and communication was excellent with our host. There were several good places to eat nearby. We plan on staying here again.
4.7
Roomy Cabin
We booked this cabin for a 3-day float trip. There was a severe storm two nights before our trip, causing the Buffalo River to flood. Due to this, we spent most of our time hanging out at the cabin. We were very comfortable in this rental. Although we had 11 people in our group, we never felt crowded. This place is huge! It wasn't fancy, but it was very comfortable. The views from the back deck are amazing. The cabin was clean, and communication was excellent with our host. There were several good places to eat nearby. We plan on staying here again.
4.7
Beautiful view
The back deck was amazing to watch the world wake up with a cup of coffee. Lots to do in the area of you enjoy hiking, floating, just being in nature. Trish was great to communicate with. She even looked up things for us to do with the kids. She just purchased the property so she hasn't had much time to fix things up on the inside. Needed a good clean and floors moped... all our socks were dirty. The back deck had a board that was broken so we had to watch the kids around that. I cannot wait to see what renovations/ decorating she does with this place. The view was breath taking! With some deeper cleaning and updating, we would definitely stay here again!
4.7
Lovely cabin close to Tyler Bend park.
4.7
Wits End
Lovely cabin close to Tyler Bend park.
4.7
We just needed a few days away from the chaos of home. We stayed over Christmas. It was lovely. The weather was so nice. We even camped out with the kids one night on the deck. The majority of our time was spent outside. The views from the deck are phenomenal. We had everything we needed. We just holed up in there for four wonderful days with one another and enjoyed the serenity of the entire place.
4.7
I was at my wit's end.
We just needed a few days away from the chaos of home. We stayed over Christmas. It was lovely. The weather was so nice. We even camped out with the kids one night on the deck. The majority of our time was spent outside. The views from the deck are phenomenal. We had everything we needed. We just holed up in there for four wonderful days with one another and enjoyed the serenity of the entire place.
4.7
Perfect for family getaway and beautiful view from the back deck!!
Our family had a wonderful experience at this property! Plenty of room to roam in this sweet, rustic log house. Love the view from the big windows and from the back deck! Everything we needed was here. Great internet service too!!! If you are looking for fancy and plush, this is not it; but if you are looking for serenity, simplicity, and somewhere comfortable to re-connect then you will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Loved it!!!
4.7
We had a great time at the ranch
4.7
Great fall getaway
Always enjoy our stays at wits end ranch
4.7
Serene
This is a very relaxing location that our family enjoyed.
4.7
They provided everything that was promised
Would recommend to any large group or family.
4.7
We will definitely be back!!
4.7
Comfy, roomy, great location and met all our needs!
We will definitely be back!!
4.7
Great time spent with family and couldn’t ask for a better place to stay!
4.7
The screenshots do not do this place justice. The back wall of windows in the living area had nearly as good of a view as from the deck. The deck was a perfect place to breathe and have morning coffee. My 9-year-old dog instantly turned back into a puppy upon arrival. My 4-year-old loved playing checkers. Also proximity to coursey smoked meat wasn't terrible hehe.
4.7
Wood Family Float Trip
Great time spent with family and couldn’t ask for a better place to stay!
4.7
Wonderful view of the Buffalo River valley.
The screenshots do not do this place justice. The back wall of windows in the living area had nearly as good of a view as from the deck. The deck was a perfect place to breathe and have morning coffee. My 9-year-old dog instantly turned back into a puppy upon arrival. My 4-year-old loved playing checkers. Also proximity to coursey smoked meat wasn't terrible hehe.
4.7
Had a great time. Cabin was clean and in close proximity to Buffalo river. Kid friend. Went there for snowball adventure race. Would stay there again.
4.7
St Joe stay
Had a great time. Cabin was clean and in close proximity to Buffalo river. Kid friend. Went there for snowball adventure race. Would stay there again.
4.7
Bachelorette trip
Stay was great! There was a little bit of issue with checking in but the owner was close by and handled it. Only issue was heavy rain one night and the celling by the pantry door leaked and got the counter top and everything that was on it wet. Very large space with lots of beds and room for a large group! The outside are and deck had an awesome view! We did have to walk a ways to take the trash out.
Did not like the fact that there is another small house next door to the main house that had people staying in it, that we were unaware of..a little odd.
4.7
Stay was great! There was a little bit of issue with checking in but the owner was close by and handled it. Only issue was heavy rain one night and the celling by the pantry door leaked and got the counter top and everything that was on it wet. Very large space with lots of beds and room for a large group! The outside are and deck had an awesome view! We did have to walk a ways to take the trash out. Did not like the fact that there is another small house next door to the main house that had people staying in it, that we were unaware of..a little odd.
4.7
Great Place
Had a great weekend! Beautiful view off back porch!
4.7
First night there we found bed bugs in one of the beds. We tried contacting the owners multiple times even leaving messages and they never got back in touch with us. While searching all the other beds for bedbugs I found candy wrappers and other things in the sheets of other beds giving me the impression that things were not properly cleaned.
4.7
Poor cleaning and Communication
First night there we found bed bugs in one of the beds. We tried contacting the owners multiple times even leaving messages and they never got back in touch with us. While searching all the other beds for bedbugs I found candy wrappers and other things in the sheets of other beds giving me the impression that things were not properly cleaned.
4.7
Disappointed
Bad communication with owner, kitchen was dirty and back deck was in bad condition not safe for kids and there wasn’t toilet paper in bathrooms.
Bunk house is not included but they never especifica it
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Buffalo River?
The average price for a rental in Buffalo River is R 3,767 per night. This rental is R 1,721 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Wits End Ranch - Near Buffalo River?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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