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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ponca, AR
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Steel Creek Use Area
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Compton

This cabin is located 3.7 mi (6 km) from Buffalo National River and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Lost Valley State Park. The cabin includes a fireplace, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 19 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Steel Creek Use Area - 24 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 42 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge - 54 min drive - 46.7 miles

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Mill Burggers & Bbq - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Valley Cafe And Bed And Breakfast - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Bunkhouse

The perfect place to enjoy what our area has to offer. Sleeps 6 people with 4 beds. Two twins and two doubles. Bathroom with toilet and shower. Kitchen is outside next to the fire pit. Heat and air in the cabin.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Only 6 allowed to stay.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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
Note from host: Only 6 allowed to stay.
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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Only 6 allowed to stay.

Property is also known as

Da Bunkhouse
The Bunkhouse Cabin
The Bunkhouse Compton
The Bunkhouse Cabin Compton

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cabin?

This cabin is located in Compton, close to Lost Valley Hiking Trail, Steel Creek Use Area, and Lost Valley State Park. Buffalo National River is also within a driving distance of 3.7 mi.

Is there parking available at The Bunkhouse?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Bunkhouse?

At this riverfront cabin, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace, a fireplace in some cabins, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at The Bunkhouse?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin include breakfast service?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at The Bunkhouse?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional), which is 28.8 mi away (57 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Bunkhouse?

No, there aren't any cabins at The Bunkhouse that offer a balcony.

The Bunkhouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean comfortable place to sleep

The description was very accurate. The refrigerator was inside the room though, which was great. Along with the coffee pot. My husband did see an elk which made the whole stay worth while!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eclipse Weekend

Eric and Ashlee are great hosts. They answered all our questions before we arrived, made us us feel super welcome and couldn't have been more helpful. The location of the cabin is beautiful, set in rolling countryside with stunning views, close to Ponca, and there are some great family walks nearby. Lost Valley is great for young children. I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting the Buffalo River area. Thank you. Martin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin Connection

My sister and I wanted to visit cousin's in Hilltop, Arkansas so we booked our stay at the Bunkhouse. The hosts told us where we could see elk only a short drive from the bunkhouse toward Ponca. The area is absolutely beautiful! I encourage you to check out the Ozark Grand Canyon and the Buffalo River National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

A perfect place to get away from the hustle and relax. The cabin allows for a comfortable place to sleep and get cleaned up while the kitchen and activities keep you close to nature. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This place was perfect! My son and I were in the area for a mountain bike race and The Bunkhouse was the perfect place to stay. We really enjoyed the indoor ourtoor/living.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bucket list hikes!!!

This place was absolutely perfect for what we were looking for! The “Kich inn” outside was perfect and had everything we needed. The fridge and little freezer worked great and stored what we brought for the weekend no problem! The location was perfect to get to so many trails and scenic drives. The hosts were so responsive and so helpful with tips on swimming holes and trails! Definitely will be back during the rainy season to explore again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara J., Fordland, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

We love it here!

Awesome place to stay! We saw elk from the cabin a few different times. Easy location to get to the Buffalo Outdoor Center where we floated the Buffalo River. Also close to hiking. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bunk house ponca

Very clean and neat place to stay. Very peaceful and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dottie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable and simple

Mainly just needed a place to sleep as our family met up at the RV park down the road. We were there visiting our last remaining aunt and spending time with cousins. Even though an inside kitchen would have been nice, we just use the refrigerator for a couple of items and it wasn’t to cold going out and getting creamer for my coffee. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tammy

Eric and Ashlee were excellent hosts. They were very helpful giving us great tips on trails to visit and directions to find the bunkhouse. I would stay again in the future if I return to that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Really appreciated the firewood for the fire pit. Everything was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We loved staying here! It was very clean, quiet and peaceful. We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend Getaway

Great location for visiting local attractions. Buffalo River, Hawksbill Crag, Elk at Ponca and multiple other locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It’s in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Cabin for the Camping Feel

We enjoyed our stay so much. This cabin was perfect for that camping feel without sacrificing comfort. We have been wanting to stay here for a while and I’m so glad we finally got the chance. The cabin was the perfect size for adventuring and coming back to sleep. The outdoor kitchen was neat. We didn’t cook anything or get to use the fire pit because of the burn ban and wildfire risk, but we hope to do that next time. We loved the isolated feeling. There aren’t a bunch of cabins or houses stacked right up on top of each other, so it was very peaceful. At the same time, we weren’t so isolated that we couldn’t get help if we needed it. We were super close to everything we wanted to do, like elk viewing and hiking trails. Always do Lost Valley Trail. It’s jsut beautiful. We finally did Hawksbille Crag. They say it’s a bucket list hike, and they aren’t lying. Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca has gas and souvenirs and coffee. There were also two dogs who visited us who were so sweet. My kids cried and cried when we left. They loved the dogs. They named them Columbia and Shadow. I wonder what their real names were. The only improvement I could recommend would be wifi. Not because I was wifi, but because our cell signal was really bad and we had trouble communicating with family back home who were watching our animals and wanting to know when we made it in from hiking. But that’s not to say we had no cell signal ever. It was jsut spotty. Again, we really enjoyed our stay and the owners were very helpful. We plan to stay again and have already recommended it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Briana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest, relax, and enjoy

This is a lovely property. The cabin accommodated our family perfectly and gave us a feel of camping and the outdoors with the outdoor kich-inn and fire pit. This location is miles from anything so make sure you bring your groceries and drinks. The cell service was very spotty for us but it gave us the perfect family time and break from all devices that we needed. My only complaint and it was not the fault of anyone just nature were the flies. Be sure to bring some fly spray or traps. Otherwise, enjoy the peace!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

We had a wonderful time spending three nights in the cabin. It was just me and my two children and it was awesome! Very clean, comfy beds, nice bathroom, outside kitchen area and grill, fire pit, and perfect location. As a single mom, I worry about safety but the area was perfectly safe and we had a blast! The owners were great and had quick response times! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

RECONNECTING

HAD A WONDERFUL TIME DRIVING AROUND AND SEEING THE COUNTRY SIDE AND SHOPPING DURING THE DAY AND AT NIGHT SITTING AROUND THE FIRE TALKING AND HAVING SOME WINE AND CATCHING UP WITH OLD FRIENDS THE CELL RECEPTION IS NOT GOOD BUT THAT DIDNT BOTHER US AS WE WERE THERE TO VISIT AND SEE THE ELK
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Easy access and a very clean comfortable cabin. Nice and quiet too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Arkadelphia USA

Liked: Cleanliness

So fun!!!!

This is a great place to relax and unwind!! We enjoyed our stay so much! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara J., Fordland, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing! A great get away!

We visited to see the elk and do some hiking! We stayed last year at this same property (different owners) and loved it just as much! A great place to get away and get to view the wildlife!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clay P.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Small but clean and comfortable. Host is most accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Off grid getaway

We talked our teenage boys into going on a last minute get away with just us parents. They just about died when we told them that we most likely would not have cell service for the weekend! We all giggled when we pulled up and saw the bunkhouse and kitch-inn! We had a great time exploring the area hiking and we also floated the river. My favorite thing was sitting by the fire pit in the evening and watching the lightening bugs out in the field. We planned ahead and took food in ice chests and we’re glad we did. There isn’t anything around for several miles or at least we didn’t see anything! We had a great weekend and would recommend staying here and going off grid for a few days. Our family enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little getaway!

The Bunkhouse was the perfect place to stay for our 4th of July getaway! It was the perfect location, very clean, and serene. We even saw two elk in the pasture behind the cabin! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

My kids and I came up to Ponca to float the Buffalo and do a little exploring. This cabin was the perfect place for us. It was exactly like the listing described. It is a beautiful place and we had the best time. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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