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The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Aerial view
Game room
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!

ESCAPE TO THE GROTTO
Your four-bedroom retreat awaits on 10 acres of pristine forest in the Ouachita mountains. Completely renovated, enjoy the finest comforts and the most thoughtful touches, all in a breathtaking setting that will recharge your soul. (Pets welcomed too!)

Tucked at the end of a winding country road, you will be just minutes from quaint Mt. Ida, Lake Ouachita, bike trails, crystal mines, and more. Watch the deer as you sip your morning coffee on the front porch and enjoy the sunrise. Hike up the wooded hillside along trickling streams. Stargaze without a trace of light pollution on the multi-level back deck.

Property manager

Colleen and Brian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1936 sq ft (180 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Flat fee of $75

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 15 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Twin Creek - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 18 min drive - 12.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mt Ida Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shack Attack Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Mount Ida vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Nirvana Star Farms. Wegner Crystal Mines and Lake Ouachita are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nadine G., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in Mt. Ida
Very cute house and really nice location. The property was beautiful and the surrounding cities and parks had lots of fun stuff to do. Everything was very clean and orderly when we arrived, the only problem I had was that the hair trap had been forgotten and the shower flooded out into the hall and into a neighboring bedroom in the few minutes it took for anyone to notice a problem. But Brian and Colleen were very helpful and had quick responses via text with offers of sending their cleaners out asap. Favorites from our stay include the record player in the game room, the lovely deck area, and the raccoon and bunny friends we saw hanging out together in the front yard on our last day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fam time
We enjoyed the beautiful home surrounded by woods. It was a great place to have fun and enjoy time with family from Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Hosts have thought of everything to make the stay comfortable. Loved it! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying at The Grotto!
The Grotto was perfect for our family, fur babies included! The kids toys were such a great added bonus, and everything was clean and easily accessible! The welcome book inside was so detailed and answered every question we could have had, and the labels and notes throughout the house were so thorough. Beds were comfy, and the back porch view was the perfect place for coffee in the mornings! The privacy made every bit of our stay peaceful and the grounds were wonderful to explore. We will definitely book here again for our next trip to Mt Ida!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Yelm

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house and location was perfect! We So enjoyed the beauty of the house and the woods surrounding the property. So comfortable and the host was the best. Prompt replies and genuinely wanted our stay what we hoped for. I can't say enough. We definitely will book again the next time we come through. Thanks again. Dennis and Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene.
Only a short drive to town, but you wouldn't know it. It was so quiet and peaceful and had all the amenities one needs to be comfortable. It was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here!
What a wonderful place to stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything you could possibly need (plus lots of extras). It is a place that the owners have taken great pride in. They were very responsive to an early check-in. What a peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private place in a beautiful town
Long weekend, just the two of us. The property was spotless, everything worked, very private!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
House was very clean , beds were very comfortable, there were tools and gloves for searching for crystals charcoal and lighter fluid everything you would need for a fantastic weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Everything was clean, location was awesome, and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
Very peaceful. Nice location , easy to find.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Grotto
Excellent place to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very neat place
Stayed only one night so we could be nearby camp ozark to pick up kids from camp next morning. Great place, wish i could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The atmosphere was Hot, but the Grotto was COOLER!
We came up to Mt. Ida to get away from the Texas heat, well, on that we failed, but we stumbled into a gem of a short term rental at the Grotto, the decorations were fantastic, the property well maintained, and the amenities were perfect for our family of 4. We did everything from hanging out in Hot Springs to finding a hidden spot by the River about 9 miles away (Be careful it is a 7 mile dirt/gravel road) - but when we got there, it was amazing. The town of Mt. Ida was fantastic, the people friendly and we never lacked for fun things to do, the Grotto was perfect in that we played lots of family games around the kitchen table and many many fooseball games in which our youngest son age 20 let us all know that he was undefeated for the week - GRRR - next time I will get him....So from our family to whomever is thinking of coming to this area of Arkansas - we give the Grotto our highest rating - awesome place !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend Getaway
This property is exactly what we were looking for. It’s quiet and secluded. Everything in the house has been updated, which made our stay easy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Wifey and I booked it for 2 nights with our daughters family. It was perfect for us and Brian was very prompt and helpful when I had questions. I’d recommend The Grotto to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic and Serene
We were in Mt. Ida to pick up my son from camp. I was so excited to find a pet friendly place where we could do laundry and cook our meals. The Grotto was the perfect spot! As soon as we walked in it felt so cozy and welcoming. The decor is perfect and gives off such a clean and fresh feel. We were greeted with a sweet note from the host and a s’mores kit! They had me at the s’mores kit for sure. 😆. All rooms were themed which added to the flair of this place. The deck off the living room was such a fun and relaxing spot for us to soak up nature. We even had deer hanging out in the evenings and early morning so that was a treat. The fire pit kept my kids entertained with marshmallow roasting and my son enjoyed exploring the wood’s surrounding the home as he hunted for crystals. It’s in a great location to visit hot springs for restaurants, Murfreesboro to visit the Crater of Diamonds, and Glenwood to rent Kayaks. The Grotto is a great stay and we look forward to renting next summer. ☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a very nice stay. The property was excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M., Fairview, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
This was our first time renting a house for a vacation. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The hosts, property and accommodations were wonderful! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature
Perfect place to get away and do some crystal digging!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022