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Paradise in the Little Buffalo River Valley less than a mile from Jasper.

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Buffalo River Bunkhouse & Pavillion
Entrance to Bunkhouse is a large covered pavillion for lounging or parking.
A great place to relax any time of the year.
Located alongside Hwy. 74 just a mile East of Jasper, Arkansas.
Concrete driveway takes you to the pavillion and the Bunkhouse.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Jasper, AR
  • Place, Bradley House Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, AGFC Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bradley Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise in the Little Buffalo River Valley less than a mile from Jasper.

The Buffalo River Bunkhouse features dormitory-style sleeping which families & groups find agreeable. A 40' X 20' covered patio is outfitted with gas grill, picnic tables and lounge chairs. This veranda overlooks the Little Buffalo River and provides a place to picnic and lounge while protected from the elements of weather. 200 channel Dish satellite t.v. & WiFi.

Standard features are clean comfortable beds made up with quality linens and topped with handmade quilts. The towels are plush and thirsty, and the kitchen - complete with full size appliances as well as a microwave, coffee maker & toaster - is supplied with cooking utensils, dishes and flatware.

A King size bed, a Queen size bed and a double bed is in the Common room along with sofa, t.v. kitchen area, dining table, etc. A smaller adjoining room with washer and dryer is furnished with a double bed. So a total of 4 beds can sleep up to 8 people.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
For paid guests only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Well behaved small dogs with pre-approval only.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking indoors. Smoking receptacles on patio.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 479980vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: For paid guests only.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Jasper

Located in Jasper, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Jasper, AR

What's nearby

  • Bradley House Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • AGFC Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bradley Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Henry Koen Experimental Forest - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasper Pizza Co - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ozark Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Pudgy Perch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza On The Square - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise in the Little Buffalo River Valley less than a mile from Jasper. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paradise in the Little Buffalo River Valley less than a mile from Jasper.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise in the Little Buffalo River Valley less than a mile from Jasper.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise in the Little Buffalo River Valley less than a mile from Jasper.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise in the Little Buffalo River Valley less than a mile from Jasper. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bradley House Museum and AGFC Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum. Bradley Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deepika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Warm hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host and son were the best! Very understanding and welcoming Great stay and close to shops, restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
I was happy to o host Roger's stay and appreciate his patronage very much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, good kitchen and great location for Jasper/all the nearby rock climbing spots

Good hosts, comfy beds, perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was everything we needed to be home away from homeShe has signs with directions on different things throughout so we didnt need to ask a thingWas very cleanNear where we wanted to goJust exactly what we hoped for Very private and quiet We heard no outside noise They have a sweet calm friendly dog named Scout He's great We plan to go back in the fall with my 84 year old mom, 2 adult daughters and 4 year old granddaughter They will love itThere is 1 bed and washer and dryer in room near bathroom. The main room has 3 beds, a great roku TV ,and satelite or dish that we didn't use. Comfortable chairs throughout and a fully stocked kitchen if we wanted to cook. Wonderful wifi signal especially considering this is in the hills and signal gets lost while driving. It has a window air-conditioning that works very well. Kept the place very cold like we like it. And plenty of extra blankets and towels if we needed it. Also the shower has great hot water that didn't run out. And I like very hot water. I have only the highest praise for this place. Nothing negative at all. This was a totally positive experience and the price was very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2026
Thanks so much for choosing the Buffalo River Bunkhouse for your lodging while you and your wife were enjoying the area. You folks are so friendly and we enjoyed your visit. Come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described and very easy to find, comfortable. My wife and I enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great place to stay. Close to jasper which is exactly what we needed for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was just as described, quiet, clean, close to attractions and hiking trails. Would definitely go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to town

Enjoyed our self rock climbing and hiking in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2024
Randy and Judy requested arrived a day earlier than planned and I was happy to accommodate them in that request with no extra charges - compliments of Buffalo River Bunkhouse, a clean and comfortable lodging which is centrally located to all the places guests will want to visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful setting

We had everything we needed for a restful stay. We especially enjoyed hanging out in the patio looking over the meadow view on nice fall days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bunkhouse Jasper AR

The property was just as advertised, actually better than I expected. We would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thank you for your kind review - and for sharing your book with us. I am anxious to get into it and learn about your inspiration for living and serving. I'll look forward to you bringing your grandsons back to more adventures in our area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful

My daughter and I stayed at this establishment and loved every minute of it. The owners were very, very accommodating and caring. Make sure that we were taken care of. It was a pleasure to sit and visit with. I have no complaints about this place. I never leave a review, but I had to for this one for a large group of people. This is a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & comfortable

Great views and super nice host. Highly recommend. Although not huge it Is set up for 6-8 guests. Very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Girls weekend

Thelma was easy to communicate with and we had what we needed during our stay. Would have liked a listing of avaliable restaurants in the area and ideas for things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
I appreciate your suggestion to make a list of places to eat and things to do. I do have a brouchere published by our local Chamber of Commerce that lists all those places. Thank you for choosing to stay at the Buffalo River Bunkhouse and I hope you will return as often as you are in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Thelma was very welcoming and accommodating. My sisters and I stayed for 4 nights and the place was as advertised. Thelma’s dog Scout likes to check people out but he’s a sweetheart. We hiked and toured waterfalls.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2020
I'm happy your sisters outing was enjoyable and that Scout and I got to be a part of it. Thanks for choosing to stay at Buffalo River Bunkhouse. I hope you will come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arkansas visit

It was great place to stay for a short amount of time. The yard was large for the kids to play in. The property was really close to a creek. The kitchen was fully equipped which made cooking meals easy. Plus the owners were very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2021
This group are wonderful guests and I would welcome them back for a return stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Acommindations

I really enjoyed staying at the Buffalo Bunk House. It is a very spacious facility with all kinds of room and it is well stocked with all kinds of cookware. I was very comfortable there. The bunkhouse has several beds and would be an ideal location for a large family. Thelma the owner is a great host and on top of all that it is also affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the homey feeling of Jasper and this place was everything we hoped for. Got to hike a little with my 4 kids before the rain moved in, but the Ozark cafe up the road was delicious as always and getting to hunker down, play board games, watch movies and just relax was a perfect way to spend the second leg of our trip. The kids kept asking on our way home, when we can go back? So we definitely will be visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Not a cabin

Good place for multiple people. But definitely not a cabin, nor rustic. Very close to owners house right next door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2023
Pictures and text on my site do not claim the Buffalo River Bunkhouse as rustic and it states that it is located close to the owners home. That has never been a problem because guests who chose to stay here know it before they book their reservation. Guests like that it is conveniently close to town and located central to all the features that draw people to this area. And they appreciate the cleanliness and the affordable rates.
Archival

8/10 Good

Craig W.

GREAT FOR GROUPS

Some friends and I take a bike trip to a different state every year. This time it was to Arkansas and had a great time. Accomadations were just what we needed. Plenty of room to park the bikes and lot of room to sit out on the patio and enjoy the cooler nights. Took several rides in the surrounding mountains, great scenery and winding roads. Would definitely recommend this place, great for a group get together.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hilda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Owner lives on property

Pros Owner was very responsive to messages Room was clean Cons Owner lives a few feet away, so if you’re looking for privacy for your family’s getaway, this isn’t the place The bathroom and laundry area are not air conditioned
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2021
Remember the important reasons you choose this place:. Very low rent and Close to services, Convenience,and Cleanliness. So in the end, you got what you paid for. Many other cabins located farther out in the country and accessable by gravel roads will give you the privacy you want - but you will pay high rent for it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is a gem, best deal in the area. It’s big and has 4 beds, a couch, a rocking chair and a table that can seat 6. There are also outdoor tables and a charcoal grill. The place is very clean and the kitchen is well equipped with pots, utensils, and plates, there’s even a deep fryer and a crockpot. There’s only 2 restaurants in town so this was a must for us. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of blankets. The bathroom has plenty of linens and the washer and dryer are new. It sits close to town but it sits on a large property and there are plenty of birds all over. I would definitely recommend this place and will probably return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

gary j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Okay

Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here if you appreciate good old fashioned hospitality

Everything about the rental was perfect but the surprise was the hospitality. We didn’t get to visit with Thelma as much as we would have liked, she has a busy schedule, but we did get to visit with her son Brian quite a bit. Between Brian and the family dog, “Scout,” we felt instantly right at home. He is very interesting to talk to and “Scout’s” adorable low key demeanor is absolutely heartwarming. Brian was very respectful of our “mission” for being there and he seemed able to sense that we enjoyed talking with him so much that we would lose track of our “mission,” (sightseeing), and could have easily spent the day gabbing with him and messing with “Scout” instead of doing what we came for. As a result, it was as if he would keep the morning visits brief, making sure that our stay was comfortable and letting us get on the road before we started “burning daylight” with more gabbing. After our day full of breathtaking scenery, we looked forward to returning to the bunk house for another helping of the hospitality that Brian and Scout provided. I’ve made many trips to the Ozarks and always love going there, but this was the best trip ever. There is a guest book there, and after reading some of the comments, it seems that my experience is very similar to those who stayed there before us. I will be returning for another “heaping helping” of the good old fashioned hospitality that they are serving there just as soon as I am able.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2023
We enjoyed the time you were our guest, and we look forward to your return visits.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was perfect for our motorcycle trip. The owners were super nice. If we come back to this area, we are 100% staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Thelma Pruitt

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My family goes back 5 generations in Newton County. After high school, I married Avery Pruitt and we built our home on a section of the Pruitt farmstead. I attended college when our children were pre-school and I served as center director/teacher for the local Headstart program for 13 years. I then managed our family trucking business for 10 years. I'm currently working as instrutional assistant at Jasper Public Schools.

Why they chose this property

Avery Pruitt was born and raised on this section of the Pruitt farmstead - a fifth generation in the Pruitt lineage. The place is decorated with family heirlooms, reminiscent of earlier times. I live in the home we built in 1964, ready to welcome family, friends and guests to the Buffalo River Bunkhouse.

What makes this property unique

Every morning when I awake, I'm reminded that I live in paradise, and I welcome guests to share the quiet and the pastoral scenery of the Little Buffalo River valley just one mile East of Jasper, AR on Hwy. 74 EAST.

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