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Elk View Cabin in Boxley Valley - 5 min to the Buffalo River!

Vacation home in Ponca with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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PONCA, AR
  • Place, Ozark National Forest
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ponca

This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Lost Valley State Park and Buffalo National River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Steel Creek Use Area - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 30 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Mystic Caverns - 39 min drive - 30.9 miles

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Low Gap Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Low Gap Cafe - ‬11 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.

Elk View Cabin in Boxley Valley - 5 min to the Buffalo River!

Elk View Cabin has everything you need for a getaway in the beautiful Boxley Valley!

Have a relaxing morning on the front porch looking for elk or enjoy the wet-weather creek in the backyard. After your morning coffee, venture to the Buffalo River for floating fun or feel free to explore the many hiking trails close by!

Elk View Cabin is less than 3 miles from:
-Buffalo River
-Elk Education Center
-Buffalo Outdoor Center
-Lost Valley Canoe
-Ponca Low-Water Bridge
-Lost Valley Trailhead
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ponca, close to Lost Valley State Park, Ponca Elk Education Center, and Lost Valley Hiking Trail. Buffalo National River is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Elk View Cabin in Boxley Valley - 5 min to the Buffalo River! good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Elk View Cabin in Boxley Valley - 5 min to the Buffalo River!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional), which is 29.7 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Elk View Cabin in Boxley Valley - 5 min to the Buffalo River!?

Yes, every accommodation at Elk View Cabin in Boxley Valley - 5 min to the Buffalo River! comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Elk View Cabin in Boxley Valley - 5 min to the Buffalo River! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H., Cabot

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful atmosphere and experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thelma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean. Beds was comfortable. Most every thing you needed for the stay. Elk viewing short distance from the house. Saw lots of elk both days we was there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the convenience to the Elk.Everything was clean. It was equipped with anything we needed. Communication was great with host but we needed nothing during our stay. Would definitely stay here again. We would plan better though as there it's really remote from shopping or eating establishments .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time during our quick weekend stay in the Boxley Valley. First thing I will say is that the host(s) are top notch good people. We had all sorts of problems getting along our 6 hour journey there and the hosts were able to go above and beyond for all the accommodation we ended up needing. The property is beautiful and secluded(tucked up in to a "mountainside"). There were endless places for the kids to safely explore right on site including a dry creek bed, open grassy areas, wooded areas, etc. It rained quite a bit one day we were there and sitting out on either porch was very peaceful and enjoyable. The cabin itself has basic accommodations and fit our family of 5 just right. 4 minutes drive from Lost Valley trail which was our main destination on this trip and well worth the day we took to explore it. 10/10 would recommend both the host and the cabin and we will be back to stay again some day!
Front porch sunrise
Back in the back wooded area(also wooded on sides of property)
Open grass area in the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful outside area; choice of weekends was rainout … but house was adequate if older than I expected. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host BBC was available by phone to assist with things we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the privacy of the cabin and the woods to walk in. We could let our dogs run loose and play. The entire house was clean and very nice.
Our dogs loved running on the property and the view was spectacular! It was also convenient to where the elk usually were, but unfortunately, the elk were not very cooperative this year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location to view the elk
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The only complaint I have is the bed was not comfortable at all. Other than that it was fine. Everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESS H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean house, plenty of room, pet friendly, easy communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location. Close to many main hiking trails and waterfalls. We have had bad experiences at rentals but this one was great! Very clean which is important to me. The view was amazing! Elk in the evenings across the street and cows in the morning. Tips for future renters: bring binoculars and a good camera if wanting to get elk pictures. My iPhone couldn’t handle zooming in far enough. Bring cards and board games if wanting entertainment besides tv. Great place and would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P., Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

If you’re looking to get near the wilderness of the Ozarks, then this is the perfect stay removed from civilization.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote

Property was great, we saw elk and floated the Buffalo River with BOC. Found a coffee pot but only a Keurig style coffee maker, 30 minute drive minimum to find food or groceries.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous escape from the speed of regular life

This cabin is just peaceful. It's very well maintained, house decor is circa the 90's and gives the nostalgic feeling of home. The surrounding area is GORGEOUS. The Buffalo River is an amazing float, and the cows across the street offer a peaceful pastoral view from the front porch. There is no cell phone service, but with the quite and wifi it is not missed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

ITS GHETTO

Ew. Half the light bulbs dont work. There is a creepy lower level. Its locked off. No access to the dungeon. Its not mentioned at all in any description. The hand soap dispensers were full of WATER! EW! Save your money and stay in a tent. There wont be a FUNK so embedded in the walls you couldn't burn it out. This is a target audience stay. Must enjoy stank up close, appliances that scare wildlife, minimal ghetto multi-colored lights and the dirtiest water you have probably ever seen in the USA. This is the epitome of poverty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRITTIANY N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome family getaway!

We had a great time in Arkansas! The house was perfect for our family and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elk looking

Really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable and relaxing. We enjoyed the internet and comfy furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

First I want everyone to know-super clean spot and just like the listing. But I strongly suggest the directions to be spelled out with the code to get in with exit instructions. WiFi in the cabin is great but not on the road. I thought we were going to have to find another place to stay. Thankfully I got WiFi in the driveway and got the code to get into the cabin. Beth Greening
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elk View

Very relaxing! Great view of the valley. Saw a bald eagle land in the field and walk around, lots of squirrels too. New furniture and very comfy beds. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Very clean, comfy beds, all the things you need, great location - close to lots of hiking and floating. Very basic accommodations but we didn’t need anything more than that. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

We had a nice stay. Our adult daughters were able to join us for most of our stay. We loved the semi secluded location nestled in a valley at the base of the mountains it was just far enough off the main road to offer privacy but close to town, with the river and several hiking trails just minutes away. The property was beautiful and was fun to explore. The house itself was clean and had a cozy home feel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location for Hiking

The cabin was very clean. It was in a great location for short drive to hiking trails. We were there in mid to late October. We saw some pretty Fall leaves in spite of the drought. Most of the trails we hiked would have had beautiful streams and waterfalls in the Spring. The cabin was not fancy but it met all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024