The Loft near Buffalo River | Hot Tub & Fire Pit |

Barn in Saint Joe, Arkansas

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bed
  3. 1 bath
Hosted by Jennifer
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

In the Ozarks, near the Buffalo River

In a secluded Ozark valley, minutes from the Buffalo National River and local restaurants in Gilbert

Private courtyard with hot tub

A private hot tub in a gated courtyard with a fire pit, seating areas, and a charcoal grill

Peaceful and worth coming back to

Guests describe it as peaceful, cozy, and beautifully decorated, with many returning for repeat stays
Unique loft above a gorgeous gambrel roof barn in a secluded valley 10 minutes from Gilbert & the Buffalo National River in the Ozark Mountains. The intimate space w/vintage vibes is a perfect adventure base! You'll love the outdoor hot tub, covered bridge, fire pit, deck, BBQ grill & blackstone. The king bed, rustic luxe interior, & private courtyard are perfect for a romantic getaway, anniversary, honeymoon, girls' trip, or solo retreat. Modern touches include wifi, full kitchen, + smart tv

The space
The Loft is a cozy studio style space with a king bed, bathroom with a cool old barn door, kitchen, coffee bar, & living space with vintage couch & chairs. There’s a small desk if you need to sneak in a little work. Get ready for your day at the bedside vanity w/mirror. We have a gas fireplace, smart tv, free wifi, and lots of outdoor spaces. The mini-split heat and air system will keep you at just the right temperature.

It’s the little details like the reclaimed wood on the walls (from my great-grandparents house), the vintage lights, and the record player (some of the albums were gifts from guests) that will make you feel right at home here.

The open-concept space has a full kitchen with an apartment-sized propane stove + oven, fridge, a beautiful old iron sink, an island with storage, and a dishwasher. All the pots, pans, plates, glasses, utensils, and small appliances you need are here.

The Loft is accessed from your private yard by two steep flights of stairs. Parking is about 20 feet from the yard.

The bench in the living room is great for clothing storage (hangers for use on the wall hook above the oval mirror are in the bench). Makeup and skincare can be stored on the antique table between the bed and the bathroom. Luggage fits neatly under the sloped wall on the side of the bed next to the fireplace.

The fireplace is propane (no messy ashes!) and operates on a thermostat. *We will light the propane fireplace before your stay in cold weather if you desire, just let us know* When it’s on, the fire kicks on and off as the temperature inside the space changes. You might hear a quiet popping noise. The mini split will keep the temperature where it's set. If you love the gas fire, you can turn the temperature setting on the mini split to a little cooler. Fireplace only for use during cold weather.

You have 2 outdoor cooking areas: a charcoal grill in the courtyard and a blackstone grill on your deck. The courtyard also features a fire pit with chairs. Fuel for the grills and wood for the fire pit are all provided.

The grounds have lots of places to snap the perfect photo, especially the covered walk-bridge.

The outdoor hot tub is in your private courtyard on the lower deck. The courtyard additionally features a fire pit with wood provided, 2 seating areas, a charcoal grill with charcoal and starter, a picnic table.

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The Loft is not safe for children or pets, therefore they're not allowed per our house rules.

Guest access
All of the loft, the deck, and the fenced yard with the hot tub are private spaces exclusively dedicated to our guests. The gated courtyard is blocked from view of the road and other houses on the property by a pretty privacy fence.

Other houses are about 100 yards from the barn loft, but the residents can’t see you unless you’re walking from your vehicle to your courtyard gate. There are no shared spaces.

Other things to note
The stairs are steep! Please keep this in mind when booking our space.

We're located in a *dry county*, which means that you'll have to travel about 15 minutes to get to a basic liquor store, and about half an hour to buy anything fancy.

The Loft has a kitchen with a gas range, fridge, sink, dishwasher microwave, crockpot and coffee pot with all you’ll need to use them. There is a flattop gas grill located on the deck and a charcoal grill downstairs.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi – 5 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 231 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Saint Joe, Arkansas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Our area is rich in outdoor beauty! Gilbert and the Buffalo National River are only minutes away. Several small, local restaurants are great for a night out or a leisurely breakfast.

Dry Creek Road is a beautiful drive under a tree-lined canopy. It’s a well-maintained gravel drive back out to Osborn Road or to the Gilbert Road. There are only a handful of other residents on our road.

Meet your host

Superhost
482 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Where I went to school: University of Central Arkansas
My work: Chef
Enjoying the simple, rustic life of the Arkansas Ozarks on the Buffalo National River, but love to travel. Always searching for adventure, great books, and delicious food. Welcoming all of y’all to my little corner of the world.

Jennifer is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Helen
  • Shelby

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water