10/10 Excellent
Katie N.
Mar 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Grotto!
Katie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81936 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mount Ida, AR
- Ouachita National Forest1 min walk
- Nirvana Star Farms5 min drive
- Wegner Crystal Mines15 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
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.
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
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Flat fee of $75
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the neighborhood
Mount Ida
Located in Mount Ida, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. Heritage House Museum and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nirvana Star Farms and Wegner Crystal Mines. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Mount Ida, AR
What's nearby
- Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio - 4 min drive - 2.7 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
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Nadine G.
Oct 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in Mt. Ida
Nadine G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Traci B.
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fam time
Traci B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittany E.
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying at The Grotto!
Brittany E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Linda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana F.
Jun 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene.
Dana F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Don R.
May 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here!
Don R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David H.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private place in a beautiful town
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
Apr 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Michael R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lane S.
Mar 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Lane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick S.
Nov 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful
Patrick S.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wes B.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Grotto
Wes B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Henry B.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very neat place
Henry B.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric P.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The atmosphere was Hot, but the Grotto was COOLER!
Eric P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristi F.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Weekend Getaway
Kristi F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ed A.
Jun 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Ed A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie G.
Jun 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic and Serene
Katie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
Apr 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Rachel S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin M., Fairview, PA
Apr 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Kristin M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Torie D.
Oct 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature
Torie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Colleen and Brian
We are the Trainors. Brian, Colleen and seven kids ranging from age 6 to 22. Some of our favorite times when our oldest kids were still, well, kids were spent on family vacations to a cabin on a little acreage where we could just relax and get away from all the busyness of our day to day life. We bought the Grotto so that we could to continue making family memories that will last a lifetime. And we want to share that experience with you.
Why they chose this property
We are excited to share a special vacation spot with you. When we bought The Grotto it was in need of a lot of love. But the gorgeous 10 wooded acres, friendly community, and a sense of optimism that may not have been completely rational, compelled us to buy the property.
The physical renovations took several months and a lot of help from an amazing contractor. As each room of the house began to take shape we could see our vision coming into focus. We designed The Grotto to be a retreat from the world where we would look forward to spending time with our family. We hope you will enjoy it too.
The physical renovations took several months and a lot of help from an amazing contractor. As each room of the house began to take shape we could see our vision coming into focus. We designed The Grotto to be a retreat from the world where we would look forward to spending time with our family. We hope you will enjoy it too.
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