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Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!

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A wooden porch with a rocking chair, string lights, and a view of a forested area.
A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a building with a covered porch.
A stone fireplace with a modern wood-burning stove, decorative elements above, and a metal fireguard.
A neatly made bed with a quilt, pillows, and a tray with coffee mugs and a magazine.
A stone staircase leading to a house surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mount Ida, AR
  • Place, Heritage House Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ouachita State Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa 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
Number of living rooms

About this property

Family-sized escape w/game room 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. 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Flat fee of $85
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
We ask just a few items at check-out: - Please remove the sheets from the beds that were slept in and pile the bedding on the beds - Please place used towels in the washer and start a load
- Please place any dirty dishes in the dishwasher and please start the dishwasher
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3038786vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mount Ida

Located in Mount Ida, this holiday 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 hiking and horse riding.
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Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Heritage House Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Caddo River - 21 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Lake Greeson - 52 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Lake Ouachita State Park - 56 min drive - 78.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Diamante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shack Attack Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Mount Ida holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Heritage House Museum. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Montgomery County Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Colleen and Brian

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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.

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