Your own private Ozark cabin retreat with mountain views and over twenty acres to explore minutes from Buffalo National River.
"We could absolutely live here!" - recent guest from Arkansas
"The cabin was amazing!" - recent guest from Louisiana
"We are in awe of the property!" - recent guest from Missouri
"Perfect slice of nature!" - recent guest from Louisiana
"We had the best family get-a-way! You make your cabin a home away from home." - recent guest from Georgia
This is a place to be enjoyed and appreciated in all seasons. Winter brings chilly temperatures, perfect for mornings wrapped in a blanket, sitting in a rocking chair on the deck, coffee in hand, watching the deer graze while frozen fog rolls through the valley below. Winter is actually our favorite hiking season. Spring brings warmer temperatures, a riot of color with the wildflowers, surrounding land and trees all bursting with new growth. This is the time of year wildlife is abundant as birds nest, migrate through and the deer and turkey become active. Summer is river time. It's hard to beat taking a dip in a beautiful Buffalo River swimmin' hole after a warm afternoon. This is the time of year to restore your soul with a float down the Buffalo River. Fall brings back cooler temperatures and the hills turn red, orange, yellow and thousands of shades thereof as the leaves change colors before beginning their journey back to the earth. Fall evenings are perfect for a campfire in the fire ring to ward off the chill of the night as owls and coyotes call. Any season is the right time for night sky viewing here. You'll want to stay out after sunset to gaze and be amazed at the nighttime star show, with dark sky views of passing satellites and shooting stars streaking through the inky black sky. Don't forget to make a wish on that falling star. It's a magic show, and you have a front row seat here.
"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." - Henry David Thoreau
During your stay, wander along and through the surrounding forest and National River land, which is studded with massive oaks, walnuts, sycamores, dogwoods and many other species of trees. Look and watch for the birds, insects and wildlife that share this ridge top with you as you breathe in the clean, mountain air. You will be comforted by the privacy and solitude you experience. Settle in at the pavilion and fire up the grill to cook dinner, before sitting down together to eat while enjoying the mountain views. Early mornings are a great time to take a walk with a mug of coffee, watching the pink spread across the sky or the fog roll through the valley below as you listen to the natural world awaken. These opportunities are all right at your feet at Blue Canoe Cabin.
If you must go inside...
Blue Canoe Cabin was completely remodeled in 2021 and boasts modern amenities, including high speed WiFi internet, comfortable furnishings and thoughtful upgrades throughout. There are large windows everywhere, providing views in all directions to the hills and woods just outside. The downstairs was reconstructed with accessibility in mind. The lower level is wheelchair accessible with wide doorways and ADA features in the bathroom, including a low profile shower basin. There is a wheelchair accessible ramp to access the front deck and cabin entry. The cabin itself contains approximately 1000 sf on two levels and can comfortably host up to six guests. Additionally, there is generous outdoor living space which includes a 150 sf screened in porch facing southeast with sunrise views, a huge 375 sf covered front porch with seating and dining table which faces northwest for spectacular sunset views and a detached 320 sf covered pavilion with outstanding views of Pilot Mountain. The cabin floorplan includes:
- One private bedroom downstairs (full sized bed)
- Open concept full kitchen and living room downstairs
- One private bathroom with shower and laundry facilities downstairs
- A semi-private sleeping loft upstairs (queen bed) with a large sitting area and sleeper loveseat (full bed)
The Middle Buffalo River is right here.
This is the ideal location to serve as your home base to explore the middle Buffalo River, especially if your plans include a float trip through the family friendly stretch of river between Tyler Bend and Gilbert. The Buffalo River is less than 1/2 mile as the crow flies from the cabin back door. The river is so close you will feel it here in the weather, the foggy mornings, the dew on the ground, seeing the herons and kingfishers passing overhead to and from the river. The Buffalo National River park boundary borders the property for 1/4 mile, providing direct foot access to the park. In fact, it's possible to hike to Shine Eye in 45 minutes or to Gilbert in about 1 hour directly from the cabin, enjoying river bluff views and historic sites in the forest as you hike along the old Buffalo River Trail. If you choose to go by car, Gilbert is less than 5 minutes away while you can be at Shine Eye (Shhhh, don't tell anyone, but one of the best swimmin' holes on the river) in less than 10 minutes by car. If you do visit Gilbert, it's interesting to note that this quaint hideaway is the smallest municipality in Arkansas (population 26, according to the 2020 census), is the only town located directly on the banks of Buffalo National River and is known as 'The Coolest Town in Arkansas' as its daily low temperature is often the coolest in Arkansas - a good thing in the warm Arkansas Summer months. Other locations nearby include:
5-10 minutes to Silver Hill for restaurants, canoe and kayak rental outfitters, Dollar General for groceries
10 minutes to Tyler Bend Recreation Area or Grinder's Ferry
15 minutes to Marshall for grocery store, drive-in movie theater, restaurants, gas
15 minutes to Red Bluff Overlook (Pictured below)
20 minutes to Woolum
35 minutes to Harrison
1 hr to Branson
