If you are looking for an unique spot for a family vacation, reunion or to spend a honeymoon, anniversary or romantic getaway these nightly / weekly rentals may be the place for you. The Riverview Compound is steps from a private access to the river and very close to (walking distance) the Bufford Beach Park with swimming, play and picnic areas and a boat launch. Within minutes of the Riverview Compound on the Spring River you will find "old town" Hardy, a step back in time, with antique and specialty shops, craft stores and gift nooks. Don't miss Hardy's Loberg Park with its walking path along the river's edge. One block from the historic Main Street, and steps from the Riverview Compound, you will find the Spring River for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or floating. The Spring River's source is 17 miles north at Mammoth Springs State Park, formed from the world's 10^th largest spring that flows from an underground cavern at more than 234 million gallons a day with a constant 58 degree temperature. This water temperature makes the upper Spring River one of the most popular trout (both rainbow and brown) rivers in Arkansas. At the rivers lower stretches large and small mouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, redear sunfish and tiger muskies can be found. For the canoeist, kayaker or floater to experience the rushing falls and whitewater shoals of the Spring River there are many local river outfitters. Hunting in the area (Harold E. Alexander Wildlife Management Area six miles south of Hardy) includes; deer, bear, turkey, quail, rabbit, squirrel, coyote, raccoon, muskrat, nutria, beaver and crow. There are also nature and hiking trails in the wildlife management area. Less than four miles and a few minutes away in Cherokee Village are found two 18 hole golf courses, seven lakes for boating, fishing and swimming, two recreation centers and more.  For an easy day trip are the famous Ozark Folk Center and Blanchard Spring Caverns.