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Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a rustic wooden wall.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a small coffee table. A kitchen with stainless steel appliances is visible in the background.
A gravel path leading to a house with a porch, surrounded by greenery and a sunset in the background.
A sign reading "TADLE N PLAY" in a rural setting with a dirt road and trees.
A bedroom with a wooden wall, a bed with a checkered bedspread, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Buffalo National River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Saint Joe, AR
  • Place, Buffalo National River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tyler Bend Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo River State Park
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway

Paddle N Play Hideaway is a 2 bedroom 2 bath cabin nestled in the heart of Buffalo River Country. Relaxing front porch, Fire Pit located one mile from Gilbert and minutes from Tyler Bend and Grinders Ferry. A great place to relax after floating the Buffalo or hiking the beautiful trails.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
When you get ready to head out just put the sheets,towels in bathroom floor where washer is. if any dirty dishes just load dishwasher and start. I'll take care of the rest.
Please send me message when you head out
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3329726vb
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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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

Saint Joe

Sky Hawk Ridge, a neighbourhood in Saint Joe, is home to this cabin. Collier Homestead and Rush Ghost Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Tyler Bend Visitor Center.
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Saint Joe, AR

What's nearby

  • Buffalo National River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tyler Bend Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Tyler Bend Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 53 min drive - 75.9 km
  • Buffalo River State Park - 53 min drive - 74.1 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craw Billy’s Seafood Boil & BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ferguson's Country Store & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coursey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Springs Trading Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alicia's River Market and Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buffalo River Paddle N Play Hideaway located?

Located in Sky Hawk Ridge, this cabin is steps from Buffalo National River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Collier Homestead and Tyler Bend Visitor Center. Tyler Bend Recreation Area is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing,easy to reach,and kind.The property was clean and stocked with everything and more than we needed.Would definitely rent again should we be in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described and very clean. The bed was comfortable. The host made provided good instruction and effective communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, well stocked, good communication. Very convenient to Buffalo. I hope we can come up again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mm e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thoma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Close to Buffalo River put in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taffy S.

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

Great Place

This cabin was very clean, beautiful inside and out! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaundra N.

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

Great Place and Host

The property was super clean and accommodating. Our host shared restaurant suggestions and was quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great place to stay

Super clean. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cecelia B.

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

Paddle N Play

Great location for access to the Buffalo River float trips. Place was clean, beds were comfortable, coffee for Kurig was helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah E.

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

River float

Very nice place great location would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Super clean, cozy cabin!

Super clean, comfy and excellent in every way! Host was great and the cabin had everything that we needed after day floating the Buffalo - highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

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

100% recommend

Fantastic location for kayaking! Place is super cute, cozy & clean! Hostess is top notch! Highly recommend! Does not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Short stay

We loved staying at this Vrbo it was so nice and peaceful. The owners were very responsive to any questions we may have had. We truly enjoyed our stay!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis H.

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

Excellent

Very good, clean, convenient, comfortable, nicely decorated, roomy, well stocked. We will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Great location near the Buffalo River

We had a great time. The house was well equipped and was within a few miles of great hiking and scenery along the Buffalo River. The host was responsive and made some great suggestions about places to visit during our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Extremely clean!

So nice with extra attention to details. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Buffalo float trip

Wonderful property. Very clean and well-appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN M.

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

Buffalo trip

Kids loved it they Enjoyed the home and looking for squatch and bear crossing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Great location near Buffalo River

Perfect spot. Very clean, loved the amenities inside for us to use. We didn’t even realize we were 2 miles from the Buffalo River Access spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Lovely hideaway - very nice!

Loved the overall look. They took great care putting this place together. A lot of nice touches and unexpected things to make the stay more enjoyable. They seemed to think of anything you might need and provide it. Would definitely recommend and come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn D.

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

Buffalo River

We needed somewhere to stay after floating and this was so convenient and cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice stay near the Buffalo river

My family and friends had an amazing time celebrating my birthday at this cabin. We loved the stay, cabin was very nice! The owner was also very nice. The only downside we found was that one of the beds were hard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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

1 night stay

Traveling up to Missouri and stayed 1 night here. Perfect place. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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Hosted by Becky Williams

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