Ratterman Ranch-Fun Summer Getaway!
About this house rental
This beautiful, modern, farmhouse-style 3 story home is located at the top of a beautiful mountain top meadow. The property boasts breathtaking views, 26 acres of meadows and woods as well as bluffs and a seasonal waterfall to explore! With such a spacious house there is plenty of room for the whole family. At Buffalo River Vacations we believe beauty is found in the details and hope you will too. This home is the perfect spot for your family vacation! This home is a story house with beautiful views all around! The first floor has a kitchen, dining area, living room and a master bedroom with a king bed, as well as a newly remodeled bathroom. There is also a washer and dryer on this level. The living room has 2 sleeper sofas for extra sleeping space if needed. The dining area has a beautiful dining set with seating for 8-10 people. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking supplies, a coffee pot, coffee filters, coffee beans and grinder, sugar & creamer. The second floor has a bedroom with a king size bed in it, a sitting room with a sleeper sofa, and a bathroom as well as a daybed area to relax and enjoy the view. The third floor is one big room with a queen size bed and queen size bunk beds. The spacious deck has a outdoor dining set, a propane grill (propane provided), a propane firepit (propane provided), as well as some additional seating, rockers, swing etc. We provide all bed, bath and kitchen linens. The cabin is stocked with laundry and dishwasher detergent as well as dishwashing soap. You will have access to the entire house aside from a locked cleaning closet for cleaners' use. We are not on site but we are happy to help you with any questions that you may have via phone, text or email. HOUSE RULES -Check in time is after 4PM -Check out time is by 11AM -Must be honest about number of guests. Additional guests will be charged extra guest fees. -Quiet time from 10PM-7AM. -No pets, smoking, fireworks, substance abuse, or ATV use on property. -Vehicles must stay on designated driveways and parking areas. -No loud music or noisy partying. If these policies are broken, you may be charged a minimum fee of $250. Outdoor surveillance in use. DAMAGES If there are damages found, you will be subject to a damage fee or, if your reservation included an incidental deposit, Buffalo River Vacations, LLC reserves the right to charge for any damages found. CANCELLATIONS Strict - Free cancellation for 48 hours After that, cancel up to 14 days before check-in and get a 50% refund, minus the service fee and Taxes. Cancel up to 30 days before check in for 100% refund minus service fee and taxes. Cancellations less then 14 days prior to check in are no refund. Buffalo River Vacations, LLC is not responsible for any accidents. Guests are responsible to start the dishwasher and start the laundry upon checkout.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(32 Reviews)
5.0
I just can’t say enough amazing things about this property!! Absolutely breathtaking property and wonderful, extremely helpful hosts. Probably one of our best family get always ever. I literally could have stayed on the property the entire time, but we loved getting out to float the Buffalo River and hike. Completely stocked kitchen and linens, comfortable beds and they even provided toiletries/ plenty of towels.
Fresh baked brownies when you arrive. We are already planning a trip next year! Thank you Trudy for being so helpful and attentive.
Truly an amazing home!
5.0
This may have been our favorite vacation yet! The views from the property were incredible. The home and property were magnificent, pictures don’t do justice. Our daughters loved catching fish in the ponds! We will definitely be back!
5.0
We loved the house and the views/ The house was very clean and had everything that you need.
5.0
We had an amazing time staying here for 3 nights. We floated the Buffalo River and plan on coming back to hike. Property has every detail thought of for you and is beyond stocked. Great owners! Thank you so much! Will be back!
5.0
The house was beautifully decorated and was stocked with everything that we would need.. even Brownies!! The property had several places to explore from a fish pond to climbing cliffs to hiking.. let’s not forget the corn hole and hot tub😁 Thank you to a much needed family get together.. my husband had just passed away this past September unexpectedly and this was a tradition he started a year ago.. we would definitely stay again.. Thanks for the memories ❤️
10.0
The house was beautifully decorated and was stocked with everything that we would need.. even Brownies!! The property had several places to explore from a fish pond to climbing cliffs to hiking.. let’s not forget the corn hole and hot tub😁 Thank you to a much needed family get together.. my husband had just passed away this past September unexpectedly and this was a tradition he started a year ago.. we would definitely stay again.. Thanks for the memories ❤️
5.0
Annual Family Vacation
The house was beautifully decorated and was stocked with everything that we would need.. even Brownies!! The property had several places to explore from a fish pond to climbing cliffs to hiking.. let’s not forget the corn hole and hot tub😁 Thank you to a much needed family get together.. my husband had just passed away this past September unexpectedly and this was a tradition he started a year ago.. we would definitely stay again.. Thanks for the memories ❤️
5.0
This property listing is definitely accurate. We have stayed at other properties owned by this owner. You definitely can expect cleanliness, hospitality at its finest and a great experience. This property provides Mountain top views , sunrise, sunsets, and the cows grazing on the next mountain over is by far the best!!! Every room as well as the hot tub has a view. The trail around the property was a fun adventure too! You will not be disappointed in renting this property.
5.0
Breathtaking Views
This property listing is definitely accurate. We have stayed at other properties owned by this owner. You definitely can expect cleanliness, hospitality at its finest and a great experience. This property provides Mountain top views , sunrise, sunsets, and the cows grazing on the next mountain over is by far the best!!! Every room as well as the hot tub has a view. The trail around the property was a fun adventure too! You will not be disappointed in renting this property.
5.0
Spectacular views, extremely charming property. A really great set up for a relaxing trip.
5.0
Our family with children ranging from ages 3 to 19 absolutely loved the property! Everyone was taken a back from the stunning 360 degree views. There was room to roam, explore, see the daily deer, and other wildlife, catch sunfish and the massive blue catfish in the pond and roast s'mores in the firepit every night. The sunrises, the sunsets, the fog throughout the hills and valleys was breathtaking. While you are remote, you are central to explore everything in the river valley area.
10.0
Spectacular views, extremely charming property. A really great set up for a relaxing trip.
5.0
August 2021
Spectacular views, extremely charming property. A really great set up for a relaxing trip.
5.0
Scenic and Serene
Our family with children ranging from ages 3 to 19 absolutely loved the property! Everyone was taken a back from the stunning 360 degree views. There was room to roam, explore, see the daily deer, and other wildlife, catch sunfish and the massive blue catfish in the pond and roast s'mores in the firepit every night. The sunrises, the sunsets, the fog throughout the hills and valleys was breathtaking. While you are remote, you are central to explore everything in the river valley area.
5.0
We all had an amazing time on your beautiful, relaxing, pristine mountain. Thank you so much!
10.0
We all had an amazing time on your beautiful, relaxing, pristine mountain. Thank you so much!
5.0
Gorgeous Place to Experience
We all had an amazing time on your beautiful, relaxing, pristine mountain. Thank you so much!
5.0
We loved our stay at Ratterman Ranch. Nice little touches like fresh baked brownies, delicious chocolates on our pillows, and complimentary waters and snacks were a wonderful surprise. The location of this home is close to all the surrounding areas we visited, Jasper, Pruitt and Ponca. Was wonderful to come back to such a comfortable place after days of hiking and exploring and of course, floating the Buffalo River. All of the beds were super comfy, lots of pretty throw blankets for napping and just the overall decor of the home was so inviting. Definitely a 5-star experience for us!
10.0
We loved our stay at Ratterman Ranch. Nice little touches like fresh baked brownies, delicious chocolates on our pillows, and complimentary waters and snacks were a wonderful surprise. The location of this home is close to all the surrounding areas we visited, Jasper, Pruitt and Ponca. Was wonderful to come back to such a comfortable place after days of hiking and exploring and of course, floating the Buffalo River. All of the beds were super comfy, lots of pretty throw blankets for napping and just the overall decor of the home was so inviting. Definitely a 5-star experience for us!
5.0
This home and location are simply perfect!!!
We loved our stay at Ratterman Ranch. Nice little touches like fresh baked brownies, delicious chocolates on our pillows, and complimentary waters and snacks were a wonderful surprise. The location of this home is close to all the surrounding areas we visited, Jasper, Pruitt and Ponca. Was wonderful to come back to such a comfortable place after days of hiking and exploring and of course, floating the Buffalo River. All of the beds were super comfy, lots of pretty throw blankets for napping and just the overall decor of the home was so inviting. Definitely a 5-star experience for us!
5.0
This property did not disappoint! The home was beautifully furnished and extremely clean. The owners have a great swing for kids and a room filled with board games for the entire family. However, the best part was the setting. You have your own hilltop surrounded by beautiful mountains. We could not have been more pleased.
5.0
My husband and I rented the house for a week-long stay in May. The house is immaculate, the beds are super-comfy, the kitchen is well-equipped for cooking, and the outside BBQ on the deck was great. We spent most of our time outside on the large deck with a dining table (I don't think we ate one meal inside), playing Bocci ball in the yard, and lots of time in the hot tub, which was especially rewarding during a storm. The seclusion of the house among the trees with the hot tub tucked behind a privacy-screening shrub is what makes this location truly special. Our main reason for renting the home was the location, nestled in nature but not too far from hiking trails, kayaking on the Buffalo River, and of course - the hot tub. The views are amazing, and Ben and Brandi were quick to respond throughout our stay. Highly recommend staying here!
5.0
Beautiful Hill Top Home
This property did not disappoint! The home was beautifully furnished and extremely clean. The owners have a great swing for kids and a room filled with board games for the entire family. However, the best part was the setting. You have your own hilltop surrounded by beautiful mountains. We could not have been more pleased.
5.0
Mountaintop Respite
My husband and I rented the house for a week-long stay in May. The house is immaculate, the beds are super-comfy, the kitchen is well-equipped for cooking, and the outside BBQ on the deck was great. We spent most of our time outside on the large deck with a dining table (I don't think we ate one meal inside), playing Bocci ball in the yard, and lots of time in the hot tub, which was especially rewarding during a storm. The seclusion of the house among the trees with the hot tub tucked behind a privacy-screening shrub is what makes this location truly special. Our main reason for renting the home was the location, nestled in nature but not too far from hiking trails, kayaking on the Buffalo River, and of course - the hot tub. The views are amazing, and Ben and Brandi were quick to respond throughout our stay. Highly recommend staying here!
5.0
This was our first foray into travel since the pandemic started a year ago. We were pretty nervous, but Brandi and the owners worked with us and answered our questions with endless patience. When we arrived, the house was incredibly clean. The pictures don't do it justice - there are two outdoor eating areas that aren't pictured and an amazing tree swing that my kids loved. We brought our own poles but the wrong lures (the fish looked like bluegills but we had planned for bass), so we didn't catch anything, but the kids still had fun. Pros:- super clean, well-stocked, everything has been thought of. We have been in rentals where they provide a roll of toilet paper and no back-ups - this is not the case here. It really is well-stocked. The bed linens, towels, pillows, and blankets are also all in abundance.- views! we enjoyed every sunrise and sunset and all the time in-between- location - easy access to lots of great trails that were kid-friendly - most drives are under an hour- hot tub, swing, outdoor areas. There is a fire pit that was pre-stocked with branches, so we did smores (the house even has marshmallow holders, which we found after)- big enough for our family of 5 to spread out but still feel connected- the 'yard' is huge but we could still keep an eye on our kids from the house while they ran all over playing. We were careful to walk around with our kids when we arrived and point out areas that we made off-limits bc of the terrain- you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere but only 20 minutes from the closest grocery storeCons:- Honestly, we didn't find one. The only one we can think of but which didn't affect us was that there is no 3rd floor bathroom and you have to go through a second floor room to get to the bathroom. We knew this ahead of time, though, and planned so this would not be an issue for us.This place is an amazing find. Thanks to Brandi, Ben, and Sharla for a wonderful week of much needed relaxation.
5.0
Even better than the pictures!
This was our first foray into travel since the pandemic started a year ago. We were pretty nervous, but Brandi and the owners worked with us and answered our questions with endless patience. When we arrived, the house was incredibly clean. The pictures don't do it justice - there are two outdoor eating areas that aren't pictured and an amazing tree swing that my kids loved. We brought our own poles but the wrong lures (the fish looked like bluegills but we had planned for bass), so we didn't catch anything, but the kids still had fun.
Pros:
- super clean, well-stocked, everything has been thought of. We have been in rentals where they provide a roll of toilet paper and no back-ups - this is not the case here. It really is well-stocked. The bed linens, towels, pillows, and blankets are also all in abundance.
- views! we enjoyed every sunrise and sunset and all the time in-between
- location - easy access to lots of great trails that were kid-friendly - most drives are under an hour
- hot tub, swing, outdoor areas. There is a fire pit that was pre-stocked with branches, so we did smores (the house even has marshmallow holders, which we found after)
- big enough for our family of 5 to spread out but still feel connected
- the 'yard' is huge but we could still keep an eye on our kids from the house while they ran all over playing. We were careful to walk around with our kids when we arrived and point out areas that we made off-limits bc of the terrain
- you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere but only 20 minutes from the closest grocery store
Cons:
- Honestly, we didn't find one. The only one we can think of but which didn't affect us was that there is no 3rd floor bathroom and you have to go through a second floor room to get to the bathroom. We knew this ahead of time, though, and planned so this would not be an issue for us.
This place is an amazing find. Thanks to Brandi, Ben, and Sharla for a wonderful week of much needed relaxation.
5.0
Amazingly beautiful. Private. Very clean. Great service. Jasper AR a very friendly town, the Blue Mountain Bakery and Cafe is fabulous! Great hiking close by.
5.0
Simply incredible.
Amazingly beautiful. Private. Very clean. Great service. Jasper AR a very friendly town, the Blue Mountain Bakery and Cafe is fabulous! Great hiking close by.
5.0
We had a great stay! The only thing we wish were different is if the main room had recliners or more comfortable seating to watch football. Other than that, the place was perfect for us and we have already booked again for next year!
5.0
Almost perfect!
We had a great stay! The only thing we wish were different is if the main room had recliners or more comfortable seating to watch football. Other than that, the place was perfect for us and we have already booked again for next year!
5.0
Beautiful home, beautiful location, beautiful property. We had a wonderful week at this home. Relaxing and fun to watch the leaves change of the days we were there.
5.0
Views for days
The property has some of the best views in the area and a lot more to offer those trying to get away from it all. Highly recommend!
5.0
Wonderful week
Beautiful home, beautiful location, beautiful property. We had a wonderful week at this home. Relaxing and fun to watch the leaves change of the days we were there.
5.0
Simply said: The place is even bigger and better in person than online.
5.0
Gorgeous
Simply said: The place is even bigger and better in person than online.
5.0
Wonderful
We had three adults, a 7 yr old, and 14 yr old. The home is beautiful and the small touches were so lovely. We felt welcomed immediately with warm brownies waiting for us, toiletries, plenty of towels, even chocolates on the pillows! Not to mention the property — it was beautifully maintained. We found a trail on the property that lead to the pond. The views were difficult to capture on photos. We felt like we were solitary on a hill with acres of greenery. There were trails close by and some worth the hour drive. Alum cove Trail was the most fun with the caves and Whitaker point the most thrilling at the end. I highly recommend and hope to return to this lovely home.
5.0
So great, we never left the property
This pristine home and property was a great weekend stay for our family of 6. We were greeted with a warm welcome by Jay, a pan of still-warm brownies, and a perfectly comfortable and freshly-cleaned home. A newly-hung swing was a treat for the little ones, as was a catch and release pond. The beautiful hilltop location allowed for viewing a rainstorm, a sunrise, stars and a bit of fog. We enjoyed the large, well-equipped kitchen and spent lots of time on the porch together. We found the owners and each employee we encountered to be kind and welcoming. We had a really great weekend. Thanks so much!
5.0
AMAZING!!!!!
This place by far exceeded any expectations we had of a getaway! The property is beautiful to explore and the house is just as equally beautiful. This place was a dream. We will def be returning!
5.0
Simply beautiful!
What a beautiful and peaceful oasis. The house and property are beautiful! This was a perfect spot for our family to get away and decompress. Thank you to our wonderful hosts Ben and Sharla!
5.0
Already left the house and enjoyed our stay on the mountaintop overlooking the beautiful hills and v
Fun house and awesome views!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Arkansas?
The average price for a rental in Arkansas is $138 per night. This rental is $333 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ratterman Ranch-Fun Summer Getaway!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Ratterman Ranch-Fun Summer Getaway! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ratterman Ranch-Fun Summer Getaway!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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