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Awesome Home at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81933 sq ft
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St Joe, AR
- Place, Ozark National Forest
- Place, Buffalo National River2 min drive
- Place, Buffalo River State Park51 min drive
- Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Loft
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Awesome Home at Sky Hawk Ridge, a 185-Acre Refuge, ONE MILE to Buffalo River
ESCAPE THE CROWDS to the Great Outdoors!
Sky Hawk Ridge is place of extraordinary beauty, a 185-acre natural refuge at the gateway to Buffalo River National Park. This stunning vacation home is only five years old and sparkling clean! Farmhouse Style on the outside, bright and open inside. The cabin is nestled in the forest and affords a lovely view of a wooded hollow and distant mountain peaks beyond. The expansive, private-park setting at Sky Hawk is shared with just three other cabins.
THE LAND
When you stay at Sky Hawk Ridge, you won't stay inside for long. Roam the land and discover the wonders of this beautiful landscape. Enjoy misty morning walks through dew-covered fields. Watch golden sunsets over Ozark Mountains. When you walk along Sky Hawk's long ridge, you see up the Buffalo River Valley to layered green hillsides and distant blue ridge lines. You see rolling meadows with sentinel oaks, cattle grazing in lush pastures, deep green woods -- nature's beauty at every turn.
Explore miles of private trails that wind through dense forests and beside crystal streams. Wildlife is everywhere -- deer, turkey, fox, owls, songbirds, and all sorts of woodland creatures. Be dazzled by spring flowers, blue summer skies, rich fall colors, or foggy winter mornings. Sky Hawk Ridge is a nature-lover's paradise all year long.
LOCATION
Sky Hawk is just off US 65 on the north side of the Buffalo River. Restaurants, canoe rentals and river access points at Grinders Ferry, Gilbert and Tyler Bend are less than ten minutes away, but at Sky Hawk you’re secluded and surrounded by natural beauty -- away from it all.
The entrance is on the Gilbert Road (Hwy. 333), just 0.4 mile east of US 65. Two-tenths mile from the entry, across from an open meadow, a driveway leads down through the woods to a metal-roofed cabin with cedar siding, naturally weathered to blend with the surrounding landscape.
Sky Hawk Ridge has 3/4 mile of park frontage, and the Buffalo River Trail is just steps from the property corner. The park trail leads about a mile down to a long, wide gravel bar at Shine Eye Bluff -- the perfect spot to picnic, swim, fish or enjoy a lazy afternoon. (Shine Eye is also accessible by road, a five-minute drive.)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Completed in October 2018, this comfortable home has plenty of room for your family or three couples. Stunning architecture and tasteful furnishings make the house memorable in its own right. High ceilings and large windows in every room let you see forest and sky all around. The interior is sunny and uplifting, like the great outdoors. There’s a two-story living room with a towering slate fireplace, a full-size dining room, two private bedrooms, and two spacious bathrooms with walk-in glass showers. In the sunny, tree-top loft overlooking the living room, there’s a queen size bed and sleeper-sofa with a comfortable memory-foam mattress.
There are four homes at Sky Hawk Ridge: VRBO listings 1005119, 2844541, and 3613801.) Houses are spaced 500-1,200 feet apart, allowing plenty of separation for everyone's privacy. The land is for all to enjoy, so feel free to discover what lies around the bend.
Sky Hawk Ridge has the finest vacation homes anywhere near the Buffalo River. It's at the center of everything but peaceful and secluded. There are gorgeous views all around. 185 acres of natural beauty are yours to explore. Book your vacation today. You’ll love this place!
Sky Hawk Ridge is place of extraordinary beauty, a 185-acre natural refuge at the gateway to Buffalo River National Park. This stunning vacation home is only five years old and sparkling clean! Farmhouse Style on the outside, bright and open inside. The cabin is nestled in the forest and affords a lovely view of a wooded hollow and distant mountain peaks beyond. The expansive, private-park setting at Sky Hawk is shared with just three other cabins.
THE LAND
When you stay at Sky Hawk Ridge, you won't stay inside for long. Roam the land and discover the wonders of this beautiful landscape. Enjoy misty morning walks through dew-covered fields. Watch golden sunsets over Ozark Mountains. When you walk along Sky Hawk's long ridge, you see up the Buffalo River Valley to layered green hillsides and distant blue ridge lines. You see rolling meadows with sentinel oaks, cattle grazing in lush pastures, deep green woods -- nature's beauty at every turn.
Explore miles of private trails that wind through dense forests and beside crystal streams. Wildlife is everywhere -- deer, turkey, fox, owls, songbirds, and all sorts of woodland creatures. Be dazzled by spring flowers, blue summer skies, rich fall colors, or foggy winter mornings. Sky Hawk Ridge is a nature-lover's paradise all year long.
LOCATION
Sky Hawk is just off US 65 on the north side of the Buffalo River. Restaurants, canoe rentals and river access points at Grinders Ferry, Gilbert and Tyler Bend are less than ten minutes away, but at Sky Hawk you’re secluded and surrounded by natural beauty -- away from it all.
The entrance is on the Gilbert Road (Hwy. 333), just 0.4 mile east of US 65. Two-tenths mile from the entry, across from an open meadow, a driveway leads down through the woods to a metal-roofed cabin with cedar siding, naturally weathered to blend with the surrounding landscape.
Sky Hawk Ridge has 3/4 mile of park frontage, and the Buffalo River Trail is just steps from the property corner. The park trail leads about a mile down to a long, wide gravel bar at Shine Eye Bluff -- the perfect spot to picnic, swim, fish or enjoy a lazy afternoon. (Shine Eye is also accessible by road, a five-minute drive.)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Completed in October 2018, this comfortable home has plenty of room for your family or three couples. Stunning architecture and tasteful furnishings make the house memorable in its own right. High ceilings and large windows in every room let you see forest and sky all around. The interior is sunny and uplifting, like the great outdoors. There’s a two-story living room with a towering slate fireplace, a full-size dining room, two private bedrooms, and two spacious bathrooms with walk-in glass showers. In the sunny, tree-top loft overlooking the living room, there’s a queen size bed and sleeper-sofa with a comfortable memory-foam mattress.
There are four homes at Sky Hawk Ridge: VRBO listings 1005119, 2844541, and 3613801.) Houses are spaced 500-1,200 feet apart, allowing plenty of separation for everyone's privacy. The land is for all to enjoy, so feel free to discover what lies around the bend.
Sky Hawk Ridge has the finest vacation homes anywhere near the Buffalo River. It's at the center of everything but peaceful and secluded. There are gorgeous views all around. 185 acres of natural beauty are yours to explore. Book your vacation today. You’ll love this place!
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids love it here!
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact Host for details. Extra fees may apply.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet Fee: $20/night + tax.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside home. Smoker's Pole on deck.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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About the area
Saint Joe
Located in Sky Hawk Ridge, a neighbourhood in Saint Joe, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Collier Homestead and Rush Ghost Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Joe, AR
What's nearby
- Buffalo National River - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Tyler Bend Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
- Crooked Creek - 38 min drive - 51.5 km
- Buffalo River State Park - 51 min drive - 31.6 km
- Arkansas Grand Canyon - 56 min drive - 75.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coursey's - 14 min walk
- Ferguson's Country Store & Restaurant - 11 min walk
- Big Springs Trading Company - 4 min drive
- Tator Bugs On The River - 7 min drive
- Alicia's River Market and Grill - 4 min drive
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Reviews
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sally C.
31 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Audrey H.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Audrey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Presley D.
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Presley D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brad R.
5 Aug 2025
Brad R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James F.
24 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
James F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victoria J.
7 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
Victoria J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob W.
4 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buffalo river stay at Sky Hawk Rid
Jacob W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mindy H.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful time at Sky Hawk Ridge!
Mindy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie R.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Katie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie R.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Katie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam W.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jana W.
26 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and location
Jana W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melisa G.
3 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home away from home
Melisa G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel Micah B.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Float Trip
Joel Micah B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Addie S.
13 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin!
Addie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
David W.
20 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
David W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 🎄
Lori B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
wylie m.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
wylie m.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cynde S.
3 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cabin
Cynde S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roger Y.
9 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Roger Y.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea R.
30 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, beautiful property
Chelsea R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Patricia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
John F.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
John F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason B.
28 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as always!
Jason B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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