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The Upstairs Hideaway

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mount Ida, AR
  • Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nirvana Star Farms
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double 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.

Property manager

Paula Morphew Newsom
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ouachita and Ouachita National Forest, 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/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 17 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mt Ida Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shack Attack Pizza - ‬5 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 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Upstairs Hideaway on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$220.07, 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 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nicole K.

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

Great place for us

The property was very comfortable. It was stocked with everything you could possibly need or want. Our host was so kind and flexible with our need to have a late check out. We will definitely stay again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Beautiful, private and spacious

A perfect place for a quiet get away. Paula thought of everything when opening this for rental. It is fully stocked with everything you can think of. Lovely place with the comforts of home. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great Place, Thoughtful Hosts

My wife and son and I stayed here one night before we picked up our daughter from Camp Ozark. The check in process was simple, the property was VERY well stocked (plenty of linens, toiletries, etc...), and it was just as advertised. There are lots of activities and things to do in this area, and the hosts have done a great job compiling brochures, information, and their recommendations for those activities and local restaurants. I would definitely recommend this property and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie K.

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

This is a great place to stay!

My husband and I loved staying at the upstairs hideaway. The first positive we noticed after arriving was that it was nice and clean. You can tell that the host took the extra time to make sure that even the small things were taken care of. Aside from the hideaway being so clean, it was a comfortable place to stay. It felt very safe and I was able to fully relax and sleep well while staying there. Checking in and out was a breeze and the host was very kind and down to earth. Aside from the physical place that we stayed in, we were takenhe state of Arkansas is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend that everyone plan a trip to Arkansas and stay at the Upstairs hideaway when you go! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Perfect for Us!

We enjoyed that the host takes care of those staying for Quartz Crystal Mining!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonny H.

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

Top Tier!

Amazing, comfortable and convenient! I have stayed in several places in the area the last few weeks and this is BY FAR the BEST! Honestly the pictures don’t do it justice at all. It is on the smaller side, but so cozy and brand new with high end fixtures and features. Beds were very comfortable and there were many extra blankets and sheets available. Everything was available for coffee and any other items you need for your stay. FYI: there is only room to park 2 cars so not to block the garage doors, but this was fine for us. Also, there was an extra twin mattress in the closet that was very helpful to us! Hope this is available when we come to the area again!!
Stayed 1 night 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

Giuseppe C.

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

Amazing and peaceful

I had a great experience in the house. Everything was clean and nice and I look forward to coming back someday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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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