Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River

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Exterior
The back porch rockers are perfect for relaxing and visiting
A small table on the porch provides a place for lunch or nibbles
The farmhouse is an example of an Ozark "duple" farmhouse, with two front doors
The back porch looks out to the garden and pastures
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Ponca, AR
  • Popular LocationPonca Elk Education Center6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Valley Hiking Trail8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHemmed-in-Hollow Falls25 min drive
  • AirportHarrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)44 min drive

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

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.

Property manager

Maggie Davidson

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Compton

Located in Compton, this farm stay is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buffalo National River and Ozark National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
Map
Ponca, AR

What's nearby

  • Ponca Elk Education Center - 6 min drive
  • Lost Valley Hiking Trail - 8 min drive
  • Ozark National Forest - 14 min drive
  • Hemmed-in-Hollow Falls - 25 min drive
  • Arkansas Grand Canyon - 33 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Boxley Valley Farmstay On The Beautiful Buffalo River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Maggie Davidson

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