Location: Cave Creek, Buffalo National River N P, Arkansas, USA (Buffalo River Valley, East of Mount Judea in Newton County)
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2 Baths (Sleeps 17)
Keywords: Seculed Log Cabin
Cave Creek Cabin is an authentic 1840's hand-hewn log cabin with modern conveniences, which overlooks 125 acres of elk habitat. Take a video tour at our website link's home page. The property has 3/8 mile of year round creek nestled in an Ozark valley setting for swimming and fishing. Our ridge top location by the Gene Rush Wildlife Management Area is five miles from the Carver Input of the Buffalo National River, known for excellent canoeing and float trips. Mountain breezes, rushing creeks and great views abound in Newton County. Build memories that will last a lifetime around the massive fireplace and outdoor firepit. Moved from Kentucky to this secluded spot, restored and modernized for vacation fun and enjoyment of these Arkansas Ozark mountains, the cabin is very large, yet cozy, and sleeps 17. Full walkout basement, fully equipped kitchen, huge front porch and patio with picnic tables and porch swing.
Cave Creek itself rushes below beautiful limestone cliffs. When you are ready for some activity, there is a swimmin' hole, or fish the stream for small mouth bass and perch. Hiking, rock climbing, cave exploring, mountain biking, and magnificent star gazing are available right on the property. The bird and wildlife watching is great too! You may even see a bald eagle at the right time of year. Just look out the windows to watch deer graze by the barn almost every day. Newton County is the elk capital of Arkansas and our 125 acres are presently being developed into an elk habitat by Arkansas Game & Fish. Bring your binoculars and take a drive through the county to see the 'Arkansas Grand Canyon.' Scenic Highway 7 and Red Rock Point. Cave Creek Cabin and the surrounding countryside will truly restore your soul. You'll begin to wonder why we've all migrated to the cities!
Our smoke-free cabin sleeps 17 people. We have a queen sleeper sofa and three bunk beds (5 twins and one double) in the walk out basement with full bath, a perfect place for the kids. The laundry room is there too. The remote solitude of our secluded cabin is what draws people to Cave Creek, but cell phone reception is good so you can stay in touch. There are board games and a TV/DVD/VCR to keep the kids happy. There is no cable, so please bring your favorite movies or watch some of ours. We have provided a variety of paperback books for those who like a good read. In cooler months, relax in front of the crackling fireplace or snooze in the lounger and slow down for a moment at Cave Creek Cabin.
If you're looking for a secluded mountain retreat from the standard American pace of life, Cave Creek Cabin is for you! Show your city kids what rural country life can be! They'll love it here in the woods of north central Arkansas! The biggest complaint you'll hear is when you're getting ready to leave for home. We make an excellent setting for family reunions, church retreats, ladies or men's weekends out. Elk and turkey hunters love our location too!
You are minutes from Sam's Throne, a little further from Richland Creek, not too far from Hurrican River Cave and Mystic Caverns. Brochures and business cards at the cabin will put you in touch with opportunities for horseback riding, zip-lining and more! Branson is about an hour away if you just have to get back to traffic and crowds!
We regret that our rural location is also populated by ticks, chiggers, poison ivy and oak! Please come prepared to encounter these unwelcome residents and don't forget to arm the pets too!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 2 units, all rooms and basement climate controlled.
- Linens Provided : Except for bunk beds in basement. Coverlets, pillows and shams are provided for bunk beds. Mattresses are not thin bunk style, but are regular size mattresses.
- Washer : $1 Wash
- Dryer : $1.50 Dry
- Wood Fireplace : Firewood not provided, contact Manager to contract local wood delivery, if available.
- Beds
- King Bed : In master.
- Double Bed : Two in loft bedroom and one on lower bunk in basement.
- Twin/Single Bed : Five in bunkbeds.
- Bunk Bed : Three total bunkbeds sleep 7..
- Convertible Bed : Two total; one queen in basement, one small double in loft.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Some vhs videos. Mostly children's and animal related movies, a few classics and some on cabin restoration.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Four burner electric stove with self-cleaning oven
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Bring your own charcoal, fuel and lighter.
- Deck/Patio : Huge covered and uncovered sections.
- View/Location
- Water View : Green and lush in summer; best views of Cave Creek in the bottoms is after leaves fall.
- Mountain View : Mountain top views and rock faces.
- Other Amenities
- Linens Provided Except for 3 Bunkbeds which have regular,not bunk, mattresses, Charcoal Grill BBQ (bring your own chatrcoal, fuel and lighter for BBQ and for Fireplace and Fire Pit).
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Two pets maximum. 25# each. $35/pet fee.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Ourdoor receptacle provided. See lease for details.
- Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Canoe float trips on the Buffalo National River are the hallmark of Newton County's outdoor activities. We'll be happy to provide outfitter's information for your float.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150 per night for 2 people (2 night minimum, 3 night minimum over holidays)
$12.50 per night for each additional person. Pet fee:$35/ea.(2 maximum 25# ea.)
Infants and toddlers under three years old FREE!
Taxes are 9.5%.
25% non-refundable deposit to hold dates. Balance due 21 days prior to occupancy.
No refund for cancellations within 21 days of occupancy date.
$100 cleaning fee for ten or more people. $150 refundable damage/security deposit.
Dry trash to be packed out with you. $3.50/bag if county has to pick it up.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Secluded Mountain Log Cabin Rental near Buffalo National River - Cave Creek, Arkansas - Ozarks Mountain Log Cabin
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- Den with Lounger and Large Queen Sleeper Sofa - Cave Creek, Arkansas - Ozarks Mountain Log Cabin
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- Master with King Size Bed - Cave Creek, Arkansas - Ozarks Mountain Log Cabin
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- Upstairs bedroom with two full beds
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- Cave Creek and Harmony Acres lie below the Cabin
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- Ozark Mountain View from Porch and Patio
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- Cave Creek Cabin Sitting Area
Traveler Reviews (103)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: John & Ann
(Little Rock AR)
Date of Stay: 01/01/07
Review Submitted: 01/09/07
WOW! The cabin and property are better than the website photos. We brought DVDs but spent our TV time watching your classic movies. Great selection. It was so quiet....the perfect place to wind down. The bluffs, visible from the front porch, are amazing. We drove down to the creek and spent several hours exploring the cliffs under the cabin. The adjoining Gene Rush WMA is a great place to explore...with 4wd! Thanks for a great time!
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Our Experience
Guest: norm
(midwest)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11
Review Submitted: 10/07/11
Comment Text: Our experience: The nearly 5-mile off-road drive to get to the cabin was along crude, narrow, gravel rural lanes - fortunately we did not bring our good vehicle! Upon arrival, the creek could not be seen from the cabin front porch - the "vista" was of heavily treed forests all around. About 100-200 feet from the front porch, thru the heavy brush, we reached a 500-feet tall (+/-) cliff. At the bottom is Cave Creek. The only way to access Cave Creek, is to travel back off the property, down another rougher gravel lane, approx. 1 mile, across a field - absolutely requiring a high-clearance 4x4, unless you are a teenager or hale/hearty adult hiker. Water was low, muddy, with algae/weeds - hardly a swimming hole; but, the bluffs were pretty - somewhere up there was the cabin. Back at the cabin, we were a group of five, including us two parents, our 2 young children and a grandparent. The grandparent needed to sleep on the main floor near the bathroom, as was planned, yet no sheets were provided for the sofabeds, as advertised. The VCR was not operable/cables missing for the kids movies. The kitchen was less than clean. Doors to the basement bathroom and laundry were locked. The first evening, the caretaker received our call for sheets and access to the only usable shower (downstairs), and did not return our call. (The shower head for the claw-foot tub/shower was hanging off the wall attachment). We were later told by the Manager that the caretaker notified the manager/owner that night, who also did not call us at the mobile number/email we supplied. We left early, because the views were not as expected, we were unable to take walks down to the creek daily, nor were we able to watch our movies, as planned. We needed to run laundry, from all the chiggers in our clothes. And, the cliff siting was dangerous for our young children and dog, and the grandparent had no sheets. Manager later apologized to us for our inability to "relax and enjoy" the cabin. . . Owner unwilling to work out remedy; non-responsive.
Owner response:From owner: Cave Creek Cabin offers 125 acres of wilderness in an authentic huge and modern log cabin that has been professional rebuilt with modern amenities like central heat/air, washer/dryer, complete kitchen, 2 full baths, ceiling fans, oversized covered porch, huge picnic table with fire pit overlooking the beautiful Ozark Mountains. The owner has a significant invested in the property and surrounding. The property is in a Wildlife Habit Program and offers a unique experience. This client complains about lack of water in creek, this summer was one of the dryest on record, the creek can reach widths of 40-50' during periods of rainfall and is typically at least 20' wide. Client complains about bluffs being dangerous but they are very far from cabin. No child is going to accidentally be in danger unless you let them get lost in the woods where any child lost in woods is in danger. There are two TVs in the cabin and if a cable was inadvertently missing as a result of a prior guest they still had the ability to watch their movies. Client complains about bugs...and that is another reason they left early and wanted a refund. This client obviously does not understand nature; there are bugs, there are periods of dry weather that affect the surroundings, late in the season vines grow, trees have leaves that block views but also provide shade. Private areas of beauty are off the beaten track, and taking hikes to get from one part of the acreage to another should not be something to complain about but to be grateful for. As owner the refund policy is clearly stated and it takes considerable funds to keep this marginally profitable experience available. I hope by reading this review and my response you have a better understanding of the experience Cave Creek Cabin provides and understand that this client was unfortunately looking for a different experience. I also encourage you to read the other feedback on this site and if this is the kind of experience you are looking for you will not be disappointed.
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Awesome vacation place
Guest: rakesh s.
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 09/10/11
We were a group of 10 people for three nights and there is no doubt it was one of the best vacation we had in many years. Cabin is secluded very well to enjoy quiet and relaxing time with family and friends. There are many activities around such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, swimming. Not to forget cabin is equipped with all amenities so you don't have to worry about anything other than carrying your food and drinks with you.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/05/08
My family enjoyed several days & nights at the cabin and we will definetly be back. Next time, we'll bring the extended family as this cabin has pleanty of room for 12+. Thanks for the opportunity. Also, I was happy that even the backroads you have to take to get up to the cabin were on my GPS. We didn't have a problem getting there. Quit reading reviews and just book it!
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Guest: The Deans
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/07
Review Submitted: 12/24/07
Thanks for sharing your retreat with us cuty folks. It was wonderfully peacef8l. We enjoyed the eagles soaring everywhere, the deer were numerous and the walk down to the creek was invigorating; back up it was a chore. This view is best from the porth swing! All in all, we had a great time!
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Guest: The Rowells
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/07
Review Submitted: 12/24/07
We enjoyed the quiet, the creek and watching a pair of wrend feed their babies in a nest on top of the door behing the swing. Cave Creek Cabin is a lovely spot.
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Guest: the Lees
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/07
Review Submitted: 12/24/07
My husband and I came here to enjoy our 25th wedding anniversary. We had a great time. The view was spectacular. The cabin was very comfortable and rustic all in one. I have never been this far up in Arkansas. I loved everything about our trip. Thanks for letting s use your cabin.l
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Guest: H. Peacock
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/07
Review Submitted: 12/24/07
The cabin was awesome. Beautiful scenery! We enjoyed the fire and all the nature around us. It's truly special to have a haven away from the hectic life of cities. Thanks.
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Guest: The Millers
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/07
Review Submitted: 12/24/07
What a delight to stay here. The beauty of the area including this land, was beyond our expectations. Thank you for sharing Arkansas hospitality. People we met were very helpful and friendly. This was a very refreshing and fun week for our entire family. Hope we can come again. God Bless.
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Guest: S. Melton
(-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/07
Review Submitted: 12/24/07
With withered soul and beaten heart, I arrive at this place. Perhpas hope has driven me here, perhaps an inherant need to think there is hope is more likley. Nonetheless, I am greated by a retreat of solitude set upon a point of contemplation and reverance well suited to my needs.
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