Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River

Farm stay in Compton

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Exterior
The back porch rockers are perfect for relaxing and visiting
The farmhouse is an example of an Ozark "duple" farmhouse, with two front doors
The back porch looks out to the garden and pastures
The back hall--around the corner to the right is a washer and dryer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
AU$262
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lost Valley State Park
  • Place, Ponca Elk Education Center
  • Place, Lost Valley Hiking Trail
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$262
avg per night

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About the area

Compton

Located in Compton, this farm stay is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Buffalo National River and Lost Valley State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lost Valley Hiking Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Steel Creek Use Area - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Horseshoe Canyon Ranch - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 31 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Low Gap Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Low Gap Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River

Our 100-year-old farmhouse has been lovingly renovated and will accommodate 6 guests. The farmhouse retains its character through its screen doors, heart-pine wood floors, period furnishings, and wood stove. Interior furnishings were chosen to provide the plain and simple comforts of the early 20th Century.

The back porch rockers afford practically the same view today as they have for one hundred years. The house, old barn and outbuildings create a setting for you to not just see the valley, but actually be a part of it.

You can be as active as you wish—or as inactive. Watch the sun wake up the valley, experience the amazing vistas of a light-free night sky, hike the many trails along the Buffalo River. Canoe, fish, cook, read, visit, explore or just laze around. This farmstay offers many ways for you to enjoy the Upper Buffalo River and the woodlands, pastures, streams, and bluffs that make up the historic Boxley Valley.

Accommodations include two bedrooms upstairs with a full bath and one bedroom downstairs with attached full bath. Common rooms include a sitting room upstairs, a living room downstairs, an eat-in kitchen, and two covered porches.

James Larkin Villines and his wife, Eliza, who built the home, did without electricity or running water until 1942; now, however, guests can enjoy central heat and air, telephone, and wifi.

We require advanced notice of at least 48 hours.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask guests to follow our own family rules: No muddy shoes inside, no wet towels or bathing suits left on the floor, coolers stay on the porch.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Buffalo National River and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lost Valley State Park. Ponca Elk Education Center and Lost Valley Hiking Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best nights sleep I’ve had away from home. Quiet, had everything we needed, close to the valley. I would suggest a fire pit in the back for cool nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old farm house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most peaceful place I have ever stayed! We loved sitting on the back porch and just soaking in the scenery. The house is lovely and made us feel like we were visiting family. It is conveniently located to Ponca where my son was getting married. We loved our stay! And getting to meet Milo the Mule was an added bonus. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Were unable to stay due to a personal situation that arose. The owners were incredibly understanding, accommodating, responsive and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Buffalo River

Great place for access to River and Hiking
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Perfect location

Charming, cozy, easy access to wonderful hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Ponca hiking and farm stay

We loved the farmhouse! It was so nicely furnished and comfortable! The hiking was great and the farm was a relaxing place to come home to after a long day of hiking. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Peaceful family reunion

This property was perfect for my family. Statistic Maggie was very easy to communicate with. She was extremely responsive to my questions. The house is just lovely. I had driven by hundreds of times and always wondered what it would be like to stay in a Homestead property such as this. Everything was easy to find. The kitchen is wonderful. I cooked breakfast and baked a couple of cakes while we were there.We sat outside on the back porch on rocking chairs and enjoyed BLT sandwiches at night. Also, the air conditioning system is extremely powerful. We had to adjust it this weekend because it was keeping us so cool. That was a delightful relief.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Property was nice and well kept. We shared it with a little kitchen mouse that came to visit. Disappointed in having to pay a cleaning and service fee that added 27% to my bill. I have not seen these add-on charges in other places I have stayed. Not certain we will do this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Great Location for Exploring the Buffalo River

This property was perfect for 2 couples spending a long weekend exploring the nearby Buffalo River National Park and its hiking trails. The house is just as advertised and very quaint! The flowered wallpaper in the sitting room and the rocking chairs on the porch reminded all of us of our childhood visits with our grandparents. Yet, the modern kitchen with all its amenities, the very nice en-suite master bedroom and the super fast and reliable WiFi kept us firmly rooted in the 21st century. Because we were 2 adult couples traveling together, we especially enjoyed the privacy we had with the en-suite master bedroom located on the ground floor and the other bedrooms and a separate toilet and shower upstairs. Tons of room to spread out! Maggie is an excellent host and responded to our queries promptly and thoroughly and the check-in process was a breeze. We highly recommend Boxley Valley Farmstay for your next Arkansas getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed in VRBOs all over the world and this one is one of the most well equipped nicest ones to date! We would stay again for certain!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay, the home was great, and full of history, and books about Boxley Valley and surrounding area. We loved feeding 'Milo the Mule' apples & carrots, watching the bulls and stars. And spending our 35th wedding anniversary grounding ourselves in what matters.
Elk
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

Great friend weekend

We came to AR for a couples weekend get away with our best friends. We hiked, floated the lower buffalo over at Tyler’s bend. We loved hanging out on the back porch every morning and evening. We would cruise the valley every evening and watch the elk for a while. The house was as charming and perfect as ever. The host is the sweetest. We love it here and are already planning our third trip back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming farmhouse in beautiful Boxley Valley

A beautiful setting and a really neat farmhouse. Loved spending evenings on the back porch looking out at wildflowers and fireflies and listening to elk calling in the woods behind the property. The house had everything we needed and was a great jumping off point for a weekend riding bikes in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Very peaceful place, but with easy access. Made our Buffalo River float trip in Ponca effortless. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Dream vacation!

We’ve wanted to stay at the farmhouse for a long time and hike in the area. Both were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana B.

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

Nice Stay Near Hemmed-In Hollow

The house was charming and clean, and the hosts made sure we got in ok and had everything we needed. TIP: If using Google Maps use the address with AR, not Ar. They are two different locations. Also, download your route, the cell service is spotty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

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

Sweet Farmhouse

This was my second stay at the farmhouse and It was just as great as before. They have a Lovely Mule in the enclosure next to the house and we fell in love with him. The house is very nice and clean and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and pots and pans. We were unable to get the gas grill to work, but other than that, it was PERFECT!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Peaceful

The Boxley Farmstay was a wonderful getaway for our family. It was relaxing, quiet and scenic. We enjoyed floating down the beautiful Buffalo River and also sitting on the backporch reading and enjoying the scenery. Would love to return! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Solar Eclipse Trip

We stayed in beautiful Boxley Valley for the April 8th solar eclipse event. The farmhouse is charming! We had plenty of room and loved exploring the property and the general area. There were dozens of goldfinches and bluebirds hanging around. We heard owls at dusk and watched the cows meander from one pasture to another. It was just magical - loved every moment of it. Our host Maggie was always very responsive with any questions I had. I would totally recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Weekend stay

Nice place to get away for peace, quiet, and the outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Love the farmhouse!

This was our 3rd time to stay at the farmhouse. Great location as it is very close to our favorite hikes and the river. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Peaceful farmhouse

This house is cozy. We felt like we came to grandmas. Everything we needed was supplied. The big back porch with four rocking chairs were perfect! Our morning coffee was spent out there as was our evening wine. The steers came out to greet us at the fence. We could hear the Elk. The bluebirds were plentiful. Just a peaceful beautiful weekend. It’s the top pick out of our 10 trips we’ve been on together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

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

Great Location

We really enjoyed staying here. The house was precious and well stocked. The location was absolutely perfect since we came to see the elk. We were able to make our coffee and sweet tea and walk right out the door to see the wildlife. We will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023