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This is the ultimate in private escape

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Buffalo National River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ponca, AR
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Arkansas Grand Canyon
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

This is the ultimate in private escape

The Cabin at OZK Ranch is truly an exceptional experience. With easy access to Highway 103, while maintaining ultimate exclusion, this is the best of the best in the Upper Buffalo River area. Ponca and the Buffalo River are just 5 miles away from you. You have a King bed in the bedroom, with a Full-size pull-out sofa, and a Queen air mattress in the living room. You have a great view of your own pond and beautiful bluffs across the fields. The cabin also has a washer and dryer for your adventures. Please note: You are welcome to bring ATVs and ride with care on the property only if you have booked the entire property. Please contact me for more information. We want to ensure that all guests get the chance to quiet enjoyment of this incredible property.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9467841
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Ponca

Located in Ponca, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lost Valley Hiking Trail.
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Ponca, AR

What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lost Valley State Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 23 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Low Gap Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This is the ultimate in private escape pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at This is the ultimate in private escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This is the ultimate in private escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This is the ultimate in private escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This is the ultimate in private escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Ponca Elk Education Center and Buffalo National River. Lost Valley Hiking Trail and Lost Valley State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place is perfect for a getaway, that is truly secluded. My husband and I enjoyed our stay. Everything is as listed, the property and land are beautiful. The host was excellent with communication, it wasnt too difficult to find. We enjoyed ourselves and if I could make any suggestion, I would definitely do some upgrades to the shower, towels and sheets, etc. For the price per night, I expected a few extra luxury touches,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and peaceful! Such a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The cabin was tucked away in the perfect spot.. amazing sunsets and view of the stars from the hot tub on the porch. Prob our fav place while we were there. I was, however surprised at the beds… there was only one bed and the description said 2 bedrooms, but overall it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was as advertised, very secluded and peaceful. I would just make sure you get the directions and check-in procedures saved before you get there as you likely will not have cell service. The host can't help that though and was very helpful once we able to connect. Great overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy k.

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

Starry nights

Perfect getaway when you want to get away from it all. Beautiful setting and nice star gazing from the deck and hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya W.

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

Beautiful view

This is a romantic spot with beautiful view of stars and mountains
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

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

Anniversary get away

Most relaxing time. A great getaway from everything. No traffic noise, phones or neighbors. Totally private Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Wonderful escape

Lovely Location and experience. Everything was prepped for our arrival. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josh S.

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

Great for a get away weekend

Overall it was a great experience. The surrounding area was beautiful and the location of the cabin was great. Check in process was easy and the owner was extremely helpful. I thought the overall price was okay, but I did feel like the cabin and the furniture was a little dated. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

danny t.

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

Quiet

Quiet place you really feel out and away from the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

Nice secluded cabin

This is the place to be if you want to be surrounded by nature. We only had time for a one night stay. The hot tub was great, and you could see the stars while sitting in it. It was a little crowded for three adults and one teenager - one bed and two couches, but was fine for our quick stay. This would be a great place for a couple wanting to get away!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarret M.

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

beautiful get away

went to hawks bill crag, went through Ponca hoping to see some Elk. some some deer hitting the acorns around the cabin. just a great relaxing weekend. You need to bring a small fishing rod.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlton F.

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

Fall Getaway

The host was most accommodating in every way. It was as if the property, which is beautiful, belonged to us. It has long vistas in 360 degrees with abundant wildlife. It is well maintained and being land owners ourselves, takes a lot of work. Absolutely recommend the host and we will return God giving us the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

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

Great Host

While we ended up switching from the Ozk Ranch to the Ozk Fly Away Cabin for these dates I would like to leave a thankful review to the Host Mr Hansen. He was very quick to respond to our changes and requests that it really made our trip much more enjoyable. I sure appreciate all the extra help he did to accommodate our family. We were able to enjoy staying at the other cabin for the same dates and that worked out great for our situation, Thank you again! We made some amazing memories in Ponca and the drive was just beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle B.

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

Beautiful Serene Location

We paid a lot to stay at this cabin for two nights over Memorial Day weekend. When I first walked into the cabin my first impression was this place is way over priced. However, the view and all the windows in the cabin made it worth it! The cabin itself is small and a bit dated but the view and location are incredible!! Overall, I was very happy with the stay! One complaint is that I reached out to the owner of the cabin via VRBO app right after I booked it and never received a response.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant D.

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

Cabin

We had a great time and really did enjoy the seculsion this property gave us. We have a few short supplies on tolietries and contacted the owner. They quickly responded and brought us more supplies within an hour. You have to make sure and go to the pottery shop down the road at Osage Claworks. The owner was so kind and really did engage our children with pottery demonstrations. Don't forget your hiking maps to the trail locations when you go out because GPS doesn't work :) We really did enjoy the trip and will be back to visit Arkansas again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deanna C.

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

Unhappy with several things

There was a major water in the roof of the kitchen , the water in the hot tub was green with cigarette butt in it so we didn’t use it , the coffee pot was dirty , the shower needs more pressure . Spot was beautiful though !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray R.

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

Hot tubbing under the stars

To potential visitors: Imagine being surrounded by rolling hills accented with a spring-fed pond and trees to make super-relaxing breezy sounds... birds chirping during the day, frogs croaking in the distance at night. At night my wife and I enjoyed a hot tub under a clear sky and watched shooting stars while lightning bugs glittered in the darkness above the grass. Too much goodness to write before losing you. Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed our single night there. To our host: My wife and I probably added three or four months to our lives with that one recharge. Thank you for sharing your wonderful property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nickalas S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We greatly enjoyed our stay and feel everything was as described. The host has you set up for success in most every area. The hot tub was not working during our stay, but we weren’t really planning to use it anyways. While the kitchen was very well stocked there was no dish soap or dish brush. We used the grill every day and had plenty of propane. There was not a second tank as described. We stayed in early/mid April, know that the front bushes homed honey bees and many wasp live in the front rocks. We had no issue with them but good to know they’re right there. We’d welcome a trip back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Albert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Very outdated and cold. Bathroom was freezing along with bedroom

Sorry but I expected better for the price
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Almost exactly what we were looking for

Absolutely beautiful property secluded in the mountains. No cell phone service but the wifi worked great! I downloaded offline maps to help me navigate to the nearest town half an hour away. Only negative I could find was there was only 1 heater and it was a chilly November night outside so I would probably add a second heating unit for the really cold months. Overall I would say 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana D.

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

Beautiful, magical, and peaceful cabin!!!

Really felt the magic of nature at this location on a beautiful hill with surrounding trees and changing autumn leaves, pastel skies at sunset, so many stars at night, and a view of the sunrise. The cabin was super comfy, cozy, clean, and relaxing and we loved the big windows. Our dog loved roaming the big grassy outdoor space!! Truly beautiful and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sacha M.

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

Wonderful!

This property was amazing! First, I made a mistake on the original reservation. The hostess was very kind and helped beyond measure so my husband and I could enjoy our vacation. The cabin was amazing. Will definitely do this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephenny L.

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

Book it!

The property is exactly as described. It is very private with beautiful views. The location is perfect. The home is clean and comfortable and has all the basic needs. Hansen was extremely helpful and responsive leading up to and through our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Awesome location

We found all the things we needed. An awesome experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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