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The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

Cabin in Compton with kitchen

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Compton, AR
  • Place, Lost Valley State Park
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located cabin! The Roost is the perfect getaway in the Upper Buffalo River area! Located along highway 21 between Kingston and Boxley, you will be right in the middle of it all!

The location is perfect for almost any and all activities that the area has to offer. All of the most popular hiking trails and floating on the Buffalo or Kings River are only a few minutes away!

Wilderness rider is only a short distance and you can ride directly from the cabin to the entrance on your OHV!

Endless views to the East and West make for some of the most amazing sunsets and sunrises you could ever ask for!!!

There is a fire pit and we provide a moderate amount of wood for your stay. There is a charcoal grill and guest will need to bring their own lighter fluid and briquettes. The kitchen is stocked with most of the cooking utensils you will need. We keep a few spices along with coffee for the drip style coffee pot.
New HVAC
You won’t regret booking this stay!!!

Access is easy!! Great for any type of vehicle, motorcycles too! The house sits right along Highway 21 between Kingston and the Boxley Valley!
Other things to note
There is good cell phone service at the cabin along with WiFi and a land line, for emergency and local calls only. Guest should keep in mind that the closest grocery store is about 30 minutes away so come prepared!system FEb 2024!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

About the area

Compton

Compton is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest.
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Map
Compton, AR

What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Steel Creek Use Area - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 39 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge - 58 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Valley Cafe And Bed And Breakfast - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Roost-Close to Buffalo River & Wilderness Rider located?

Situated in Compton, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Buffalo National River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lost Valley State Park and Ponca Elk Education Center. Ozark National Forest and Lost Valley Hiking Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was delightful. Very clean, kitchen was well stocked. Bathroom was clean and well stocked. Comfortable beds. It was right in the center of the main things we had planned. Just across the highway from the road to Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch and trails! Just down the highway from Boxley Valley where we were able to watch the elk! I would definitely stay here again and would definitely recommend to others. Really nice place!
Sunset from the front porch
Elk about 4 miles from cabin in Boxley Valley
Waterfall at Wilderness Rider
Hole in the Rock Falls at Wilderness Rider
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

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

Birthday weekend

Spent the weekend there had a great time will definitely book this cabin in the future stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Roost cabin

Cute, well maintained cabin in a wonderful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Ponca trip

Really enjoyed my stay. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Hope to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leginia J.

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

Buffalo River Paddle Trip

Beautiful location, but easy to get to !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Time-off

Me and the guys needed a place to unwind. The place was clean, the kitchen was great, the view is amazing and Eden Falls nearby was a super fun hike.The only drawback was that we did not have time for two more nights due to our own personal schedules Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Incredible Vacation Spot

The cabin was gorgeous! The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We were close to all of the activities that we were interested in, such as, hiking and seeing the elk. We went as a birthday trip for myself and I could not have chosen a better place to stay or a better time of the year to go and stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

As easy as it gets!

Great little place! Just a 4 mile ride to Wilderness Rider. Quiet and comfy. Enjoyed an escape from city life. Turn off the porch lights and enjoy some star-gazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith W.

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

Great view

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great cabin, had ever thing you needed, and just up the street from the ranch. I would highly recommend it and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Boxley House

Loved the property and location!! The house was very comfortable. Views of the sunrise was wonderful. Location of seeing the elk was spot on. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Float trip weekend

We had a great weekend at The Roost! The property was very clean. There was plenty of firewood provided. The beds are were comfortable. You are very close to 2 outfitters if you plan to float. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Ponca weekend

We usually come during fall. This was our first time in the summer. And we still got to see some elk!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga A.

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

Peaceful cabin with magnificent views!!!

My husband and I stayed here for two night - and I am already planning another trip! This was a trip that we planned last minute- Nathan was quick to answer us and book our stay. Everything in the cabin was great - it felt like we’re were home! Beds were comfortable, everything was spotless, and the views - just beautiful!!! We went there to capture Milky Way - we were successful because it was right on top of us!!! This cabin sits on a top of the mountain- you can see clouds covering canyon in the morning!!! We took rides to nearby Jasper town- ate at Ozark Cafe ( was suggested by Nathan) - the food was so delicious! FYI - if you go there, chili bowl in the appetizer section is really good and enough for two to three people! Be careful if you end up going to Twin Falls trail - ride down to the trail is really steep on a gravel road and it took our van five tries to get back up that hill on the way back! Wonderful experience overall!!! Thank you, Nathan, for sharing your cabin!
Picture from back porch
We saw Elk family crossing the road on the way back from the trail
Milky Way at 10 pm from back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything great. The cabin was very clean and we enjoyed all the special touches. We loved all the "cabin decor". We had the cows say good morning which was so much fun. Thanks for sharing your cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Roost is a very clean and comfortable place to call home for your stay in the Buffalo river area. The lodge themed decorating was so awesome. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and provided all the necessary information for staying at the Roost. Very helpful with tips on what the area provided regarding food and restaurants. Such a beautiful view to drink coffee and enjoy the Sunrise and Sunsets. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place! We had everything we needed. The view was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Epic Sunrises

We had an excellent stay here. The home was clean and cozy. The sunrises were epic. We had a thunderstorm one afternoon and the lightning and thunder echoed through the valleys. We rode trails near by and swam in the Buffalo River. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Motorcycling the Ozarks

It was perfect for our purposes. Two good friends riding motorcycles in a motorcycle Mecca. The cabin was clean and well appointed. Will visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Willie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great setup with a beautiful view! We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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Hosted by Nathan Davidson

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