First of all, I'm perplexed at the Ozark Bluff Dwellers cabins being rated as the number 2 "specialty lodging" in this area (Jasper, Arkansas) on Tripadvisor--especially with it's one review a 5-star and the other number 1 rated lodging listed with no reviews at all. (???)

Anyway, that statement aside, we just got back from a wonderful stay in the Cherokee cabin (they also have the Choctaw and Osage cabins). We originally chose the Ozark Bluff Dwellers because they are pet-friendly and we have two dogs and a cat that we wanted to bring on vacation with us for once. The pictures on the website showed a cozy log cabin with all the amenities and in person the cabin totally delivered. The cabin is situated on a mountain-top bluff, with a view from its many decks into the Buffalo River Valley below. Most mornings dawned with fog banks heavy in valley and the days' end brought incredible sunsets over the same. The cabin had 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a full kitchen, dining area and living room with a gas fireplace, flat screen TV (with satellite service), a big comfy couch and chair and many accents in the decor that reflected the the Native American history that the cabins are named after. The master bedroom upstairs (or at least I think it's considered the master bedroom) had it's own deck off of french doors and a large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and big windows overlooking the distant mountains. The bed itself was a piece of artwork, made out of what appeared to be massive pieces of petrified wood intricately woven together--amazing! There was plenty of closet and drawer space and a small desk with a CD player and computer on it. There is dial-up internet access offered from the cabin; we were unable to use the computer there as a previous renter had apparently taken the power cord to the modem, but we were able to use my laptop to get online a few times.

There was another bedroom on the main floor (next to another bathroom) with an only slightly less impressive head and footboard. The third bedroom is on the very bottom floor of the cabin and was only accessible by going outside and down some stairs. But it also had its own small TV.

As I mentioned before, there were decks and porches probably encircling 4/5 of the cabin, with various sitting/viewing opportunities--patio tables and chairs, rocker chairs, even Adirondack-style chaise lounges. Of course, as lovely as the inside of the cabin was, the place to be morning and evening was on those decks, watching the changing horizon. The front porch was also welcoming and had a huge gas grill available for use (which we did!) There was also a fire-pit with stone and wood stumps for chairs a short distance away.

The drive into the cabin is on a narrow gravel road, with a few areas widened for passing purposes. It was relatively smooth (for a gravel road) and not too long and gave us the opportunity to come across deer several times. Also adjacent to the property (just outside the door, as a matter of fact) is the Raney Cove Trail, a 2-mile hike down the mountain to the Buffalo River. It is very rugged, especially the trek coming back up, but just a short distance down the trail are the bluffs the cabins were name for, with a huge overhang that Native Americans once used for shelter.

One thing I must mention is how the owners of the cabins thought of every comfort, yet were so unobtrusive. A small deposit held the reservation and check-in simply consisted of arriving at your cabin to find your key waiting. Someone came at various intervals during the week to empty the trash bin outside the cabin and a gentleman, who lived down the road and helped to look out for the cabins, swung by on his ATV at one point to make sure everything was okay. We also had access to calling the owners on the phone for any other needs, but other than that it was as though it were our own private paradise. At the end of the week an invoice discreetly left at the door let us know the remainder of our pament due; a check to cover it was simply left at check-out.

My family and I give only the highest recommendation for the Ozark Bluff Dwellers cabins--and believe me we have already been recommending them to friends and co-workers. If you want a beautiful, peaceful place to stay, especially one that accepts pets (Louie, Oreo and Oddball all recommend it too!) then you have to check out the website and make a reservation. It is breathtaking!

This is a beautiful cabin. My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. It has great privacy and the most wonderful view. I never wanted to leave. The small town there is great and there is plenty of outdoors stuff to do.