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High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River.

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Story, AR
  • Place, River Bluff Recreation Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Dragover Recreation Area
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ouachita
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River.

Welcome to High Shoals Cabins. We offer comfortable cabins and camping
on the Ouachita River, Lake area, and in Mount Ida.
Come experience the best of Arkansas, "The Natural State."


Cabins 1-3 are located on the Ouachita River and surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest.
It is a six and a half mile county road (dirt/gravel) drive from Mount Ida, Arkansas,
"Quartz Crystal Capital of the World."
Cabins 1-3 have a rustic appearance but modern amenities.

2 full size beds
1 couch
1 love seat
bathroom with shower/bath
refrigerator
wall unit A/C
heated with space heaters
dining table and chairs
stove with oven
coffee pot
microwave
HD television (HD Dish network satellite) and blu-ray dvd player
Charcoal BBQ grill, picnic table, and campfire ring outside
linens, towels, pillows, comforter, pots and pans, plates, cups, bowls
toaster, and silverware provided.

Cabin 3 rental rate:

$120 per night for a 2 or more nights stay

Weekly (7 nights or more) gets 10% off.

Cabin 3 Maximum occupancy is 4 people

If you are bringing pet/s you should select that option during the reservation process. Max number of pets is 2, and they should be well behaved, non-vicious, no fleas, no excessive shedding, house broken pets only.

Check out time is 11:00 A.M. Check in time is 2:00 P.M. or after.

Wi-Fi available at the office

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1626377vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mount Ida

Located in Mount Ida, this cabin is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ouachita National Forest and River Bluff Recreation Area, while Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights. Nirvana Star Farms and Gee & Dee Crystal are also worth visiting.
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Story, AR

What's nearby

  • River Bluff Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Dragover Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Montgomery County Library - 24 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 25 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 27 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shack Attack Pizza - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River.?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River. on 26 May 2026 start from AU$149, 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.

What time is check-in at High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is High Shoals Cabins, Cabin 3. Cabin on the Ouachita River. located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Ouachita National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of River Bluff Recreation Area and Rich Mountain Community College. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Montgomery County Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very very cool place to stay a lifetime friend of mine and i visited for opening of turkey season and it was awesome quiet access to the river. solitude the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet, perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

high shoals cabins

nice clean cabin, good location really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Great place to get away from it all.

Beautiful place to get away and enjoy the peace and quite. The property is located just a short trail walk, or ride if you have a 4 wheel drive, down to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zerah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed two night for a belated honeymoon. The cabin was perfect for us. We enjoyed a nice walk down to the river on the little "road" at the back of the property. Be sure and read the welcome letter to better inform yourself of the cabin and property, that's how my husband learned about the road leading down to the river. We also drove to Pine Bluff Recreational area and it was beautiful! We look forward to coming back again and again!
It was perfect weather for an evening fire.
You have to visit Pine Bluff Recreation Area while you're there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Nice getaway

We enjoyed our stay! It was very quiet and relaxing. Saw deer each day. Kitchen was well equipped for COOKING MEALS.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Great place

Very secluded. Nice place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Enjoyed staying at this cabin. Tried to figure out how to bring it home with us. Has everything you need. No surprises when we arrived. Will probably do this again when we visit the grandkids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

4th july trip

Had a great time... there sre deer that run through the area... it is so quite and very cool on back deck in the morning. Unit was well maintained and well stocked with all utensils for inside and out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cynthia s.

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

Crystal hunting trip

The cabin was better than I imagined, rustic and very private, with super comfortable beds and very clean. The host was nice and very willing to help. Only down side long gravel road to take my new truck on. Great way to escape the everday world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

The best isolation ever!

This property is so clean and perfect for 2 people (what we had). Maybe more! You don’t have an ounce of cell service, which was refreshing. They have Wi-Fi at the office if you need it. I can express enough what an amazing stay it was! Beautiful and walking distance to the Ouachita River! I’m so glad we chose this cabin! Thanks to the hosts!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonette M.

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

WiFi needs improvement

We had several teens with us and WiFi is a must. The repeater didn’t send a good signal to cabin 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Cabins 1 and 2 can receive WiFi. Cabin 3 is too far away. That's why on the description and amenities page for cabin 3 it says WiFi is available at the office.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darvon B.

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

Cute cabin in a very rustic setting

We enjoyed our stay! Very cute cabin. Deer every morning. You can hear the river running behind the cabin. Has a fire pit and picnic bench. Please note that cell service (T Mobile) is non existent in this area and the WiFi does not reach cabin 3. Also, if staying during colder months, the only heat is 2 space heaters but they keep it comfortable. We were there when it was mid 20’s at night. Loved our stay. Will probably stay in cabin 2 next time for the WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

A long drive but worth every mile. Absolutely beautiful area.

The cedar cabin is spacious with all needed some amenities. It was very clean and comfortable. My only problem was assuming it had internet since it had direct TV also. The ad did not state it did have it and never mentioned not having it. Not that me and my husband needed it, but our teen grandsons were disappointed. Other than that, it is a terrific location and relaxing. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry p.

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

peaceful

what you should expect of a cabin in the woods but is sometimes hard to find..the cabin and property were clean and comfortable. enough off the beaten path to be a great quiet get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marti G.

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

Serene retreat

Alan is a super host. He answered all of my questions and was helpful and considerate. This area has wonderful huge trees. The river is peaceful and beautiful. The setting is private, almost like it’s your own place. We truly enjoyed just spending time on the river and hanging out at the cabin. We did explore the immediate area a bit and found the main attraction to be the trees and the river which was fine with us. The one thing that would have made it perfect would be better beds. The beds were very noisy with the slightest movement which interfered with getting good sleep. It was hard for me to take even one star away though because everything else was so wonderful. If you are looking for a place to get in touch with nature—-this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald R.

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

This was what we were looking for!

The cabin and the surrounding area were what we were hoping for. The river bank, only a short walk away, was quiet and amazing... as were the stars. The 20 minute drive is a challenge at first but driving it several times was no problem for the mini van. Cabin itself was perfect. Alan was super helpful and we will bring more family next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bee H.

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

Perfect get-away…

Wonderful … so refreshing to my soul
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Better than Expected!

The pictures of this cabin do not do it justice. It was a lot bigger than we expected and the bedroom was separated from the living area, which made it a nice separation for our kids. We didn't get a chance to play in the river much during our stay due to heavy rainfall prior to our stay, however when we were able to get down to the river it was really awesome. It does take some time getting to and from town due to it being 7 miles off the main road, so make sure you stock up when you get to town. Being so far off the road was one of the things my family loved. We discovered something new every time we drove to and from the cabin. My husband and I are planning a weekend away again to dig in the dirt some more in Mt. Ida when the weather is cooler, and plan on staying here. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vera O.

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

Amazing stay in a beautiful and peaceful setting

The cabin was perfect - simple but renovated, well stocked and clean. Good bathroom with a shower; kitchen will all required appliances and dishes, two decks and a grill. Laundry room in a separate building was great, since the kids got dirty playing in the river. Satellite TV was a huge benefit for the kids when it rained outside. The setting is serene with a beautiful and private access to the river. thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan K.

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

Catching up with family

Beutiful surrounding clean and peaceful ... A little difficult to find from hwy 27 and far from everything not A lot of restaurants or places for supplies so be sure to get your supplies while in hot springs but over all it was awesome if your looking for a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

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

Nice getaway!

The cabin was comfortable and in a beautiful location. The property owner is quick to reply to questions or concerns. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

It was great!

I've stayed in the cabins a couple times and it has always been fantastic. Alan is easy to work with and gives you space to enjoy nature. The cabins have everything you need. The river is really close by. It's awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

High Shoals

Cabin 3 was spacious & private. Enjoyed the firepit & grill. We could hear the river from the cabin. River just a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah F.

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

Great peaceful honeymoon cabin!

We had a great experience with High Shoals Cabins. We spent a quiet, peaceful honeymoon in a clean, modern, maintained cabin. With it being just the two of us, there was plenty of space. We had leftovers from our wedding celebration; supplementing with a couple staples from the grocery in Mt. Ida, we were able to prepare all of our meals in the full kitchen. Alan was very nice and hospitable. Check-in & out were very easy. Just make sure to write down the lockbox code & Alan’s phone number in case you can’t connect to pull the information off the VRBO app (I’m not used to this well-deserves disconnect from society, but it was so needed). We will definitely be back; hopefully with a small group next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macie B.

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

Cabin

Great stay!

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Hosted by Alan Carpenter

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