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The Upstairs Hideaway

Apartment in Mount Ida with kitchen and patio

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Interior detail
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio
  • Place, Montgomery County Library
  • Place, Nirvana Star Farms

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Upstairs Hideaway

Relax and refresh at the Upstairs Hideaway on Whittington. Conveniently located in downtown Mount Ida within walking distance of restaurants, shops, parks and the museum. Just minutes away from Lake Ouachita and crystal digs.

Newly constructed upstairs apartment with open living room/kitchen area with queen sleeper sofa. Bedroom with bunk beds and closet space. Many comfy pillows and blankets available. Kitchen well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils, pots and pans, ice maker, condiments, reverse osmosis system for drinking water and ice and a dishwasher. Bathroom has large shower, good lighting, a hair dryer and small containers of necessities just in case. Out on the patio there is a gas grill and a wood firepit.

Behind the apartment is a perfect place to wash crystals, dirty boots, dirty kids, etc. A water hose and tubs are available. If you would like to use the gas grill just ask for the propane cylinder and I will hook it up. There is also an extra stall in the ground floor garage which can be used to store large valuables like bicycles or park your car inside during bad weather.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 8
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Apartment is not suitable for children under 8
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mount Ida

Mount Ida is home to this apartment. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain Harbor Marina and Turtle Cove Spa. 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 horse riding and mountain biking.
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Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montgomery County Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heritage House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Diamante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪270 Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upstairs Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Upstairs Hideaway?

As of 19 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upstairs Hideaway on 20 Nov, 2025 start from S$164.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Upstairs Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Upstairs Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Upstairs Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Upstairs Hideaway located?

Situated in Mount Ida, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Ouachita National Forest, Montgomery County Library and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio. Rich Mountain Community College and Nirvana Star Farms are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect place. We were a little hesitant about sleeping on a pullout couch, but it was extremely comfortable and really fit. The host had so many little considerations that it felt like being in your friend’s house. Extremely clean every convenience you can think of.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, homey, and had all the essentials.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very nice and clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camp pickup

The upstairs hideaway was a great, convenient location for our camp pickup. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAWNY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had an amazing stay. The place is beautiful, clean, well organized and quiet. We will return. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very nice. She thought of everything. She makes you feel at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quartz digging retreat

Very clean, well maintained rental
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzette h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

This is a wonderful, cozy, fully equipped apartment. The location is central to any adventure you may have. Wish I was staying longer! Hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner is nice, the property is clean and well decorated. The couch bed is like any other, not all that comfortable, but it worked out. Not many food options around and the only grocery store nearby is a bit overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

T. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming!!!

So charming, cozy and comfy. The perfect hideaway for our group while in Mt. Ida on a crystal hunting adventure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

My friend and I made a special trip to go digging for quartz and diamonds and this was the perfect spot to stay! Paula's space was very clean, convenient, safe, and thoughtful. She was kind enough to leave some tools for us to borrow for our dig and recommended a great spot for swimming!! Definitely would recommend to anyone making a trip to Mt. Ida and I plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

It was a great stay and very professionally run.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

Highly recommend this place! Very clean, so welcoming and cozy. Absolutely loved the property manager. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy and it feels like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Beautiful place! Even better than the photos and listing. We very much enjoyed our stay and will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ava s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing little home

it was so cute there. she provided us with brochures, hiking trails, and a bunch of amenities. Such a cute little hideaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Upstairs Hideaway

Such a beautiful place, we enjoyed our stay very much. Paula was wonderful, the area was amazing, will definitely try to make it back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay!

As advertised. The apartment was in great shape walking distance to several restaurants in Mt Ida
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cara b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything we needed and more.

We had a great time, any questions we had were answered within a few minutes. If we are ever in Mt. Ida again we would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

Super clean and cozy. Paula (host) is very welcoming and has truly thought of everything. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Upstairs Hideaway

Cute little hideaway was perfect for a girls trip overnight befor our LOVit marathon. Clean, comfy, and close to our destination. Thank you, Paula!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bike trip

Perfect spot for our weekend bike trip. Awesome accommodations, easy access to town and close to trails. Nice quiet location and Paula is a wonderful and helpful host. We will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little over the garage house!

Very clean, well appointed little house! Host was extremely communicative and accommodating! Would definitely stay over again if in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paula Morphew Newsom

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I'm Paula and I live in the little rock house just in front of the Upstairs Hideaway. I really enjoy meeting my guests and hearing about where they are from and why they happened to be staying in Mount Ida.

Why they chose this property

Mount Ida is a quaint and quiet little town. It's known as the Quartz Crystal capital of the world. There are 4 crystal mines in the area. Lake Ouachita is just a few miles away too. I'm lucky to say that both sides of my parents' families are from this area and I'm very happy to be retired now and able to return here.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is newly constructed in 2022/2023. Guests are within walking distance to downtown with restaurants, parks and stores. During summer months there is live music every Saturday night on the town square which is only a block away.

Languages:

English

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