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The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10179.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mount Ida, AR
- Ouachita National Forest1 min walk
- Nirvana Star Farms4 min drive
- Wegner Crystal Mines18 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
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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 (limit 2 total)
Flat fee of $85
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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.
Mount Ida, AR
What's nearby
- Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Nirvana Star Farms - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Montgomery County Library - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Wegner Crystal Mines - 18 min drive - 11.9 km
Restaurants
- Wayseekers Coffee - 4 min drive
- 270 Cafe - 5 min drive
- El Diamante - 4 min drive
- Dairyette - 5 min drive
- Mt. Ida Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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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