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The Ouachita Nook-home near lake, crystal digging, in the heart of Mount Ida!

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Mount Ida, AR
  • Place, Montgomery County Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nirvana Star Farms
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ouachita Nook-home near lake, crystal digging, in the heart of Mount Ida!

Be our guest and Escape to this charming home in the heart of Mount Ida. 10 minutes to Lake Ouachita, 5 minutes to the Ouachita River, 5 minutes to local crystal mines. Walk to downtown Mount Ida. 30 min to Hot Springs, Boat parking on property and high speed WIFI.

This newly remodeled home features two bedrooms (3 beds) and one bathroom, making it perfect for families or small groups.

The trendy kitchen boasts open shelves and has everything needed to prepare a meal. It is complemented by an oversized bar for casual dining.

The living room is furnished with comfortable seating and a large smart TV for entertainment or enjoy playing board games with friends and family.

The master bedroom offers a cozy queen bed adorned with luxury linens and boho-inspired décor, ensuring a relaxing retreat.

The second bedroom features an adult queen-size bunk bed, equipped with comfortable mattresses and luxury bedding for a good night's sleep.

The bathroom is well-appointed with all the essentials, and for added convenience, there's also a washer and dryer available.

Relax on the porch and take in the small town ambiance, or head out to explore the natural wonders nearby.

This property combines style, comfort, and lots of amenities, providing everything you need for a delightful stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

Mount Ida

Mount Ida is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita, while Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights. Nirvana Star Farms and Wegner Crystal Mines are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Montgomery County Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Heritage House Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪270 Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so nice and clean. Very comfortable, quiet neighborhood for my family. The host was so sweet! They got my boys a gift bag with little activities to do while we stayed. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just as described. Everything was very clean and orderly. It was also close to the crystal mines
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 15, 2026
Hope we get to host you again. Would recommend to anyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay here was absolutely fantastic! The host ensured that the house was thoroughly cleaned and perfectly prepared for our arrival. The kitchen is well-stocked with a variety of utensils, making it easy to whip up meals. Additionally, there are games available for the kids to enjoy, which kept them entertained throughout our stay. To top it all off, we were pleasantly surprised to find a selection of snacks ready for us to enjoy. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for all the mining sites! The house is within 10-15 minutes of several crystal mines, and just a quick hour drive to Crater of Diamonds. We had a wonderful stay and truly appreciated the thoughtful hospitality! Oh, and the washer and dryer came in very handy after a long day of digging in the dirt!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2025
Thank you for being a great guest! I Recomend to anyone!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfortable, cosmetically the restroom could use a little improvement but it’s nothing that would stop us from coming back again! Really appreciated all the snacks and drinks left by the host. They even left a surprise welcome gift for my daughter. Situated very close to gem mines which is what we went for. Everything was clean! Bedding was fresh, beds comfortable. Washer and dryer was a lifesaver after the mines. No list of a million chores upon leaving (whew) We had a great time and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 15, 2026
So glad you had a good time. Hope we get the pleasure of hosting again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Nook could not have been more perfect for us. Easy to find. Quiet neighborhood. And the Nook itself was charming. They had everything we could possibly need -great snacks, comfy bed, very accommodating kitchen. And, Gunsmoke on the tv! The management was very responsive to our questions. We had a wonderful time and should we go back to Mt Ida, I would definitely go back to the Nook!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2025
So glad you had a good time at the Ouachita Nook. Thank you for taking such good care of our place. Looking forward to next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great! Rented this place to go digging for crystals in the surrounding area. This house is 10 minutes away from a few different mines which is perfect so you don’t have to wake up too early or take too much time getting back home to relax after a hard day of digging. Everything was just as described, they even had little snacks out for us to enjoy while we were there which was awesome. Really quiet neighborhood and nice spot to stay, I can’t wait to come back! Less than 5minutes away from all the grocery stores and restaurants so if you need anything it’s basically right there. There was plenty of towels, the mattresses weee pretty soft. It was really nice to have a washing machine and dryer when getting super dirty during th day too. The only thing that happened was The digital lock stopped working the second day but the host got In touch with me pretty quickly and they had a physical spare key so thankfully they had a backup plan for when the digital lock breaks which made sure tvacation stayed in track. All in all a fantastic little place in Mt. Ida that everyone should consider if they are staying in the area. The place looks exactly like the pictures, a nice cute little getaway home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again. Thank you for taking such good care of the Ouachita Nook!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2026
Thanks for taking care of Ouachita Nook. We would be happy to host you again!
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