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

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At Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!, you can look forward to a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £322
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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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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About the area

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 Wegner Crystal Mines and Gee & Dee Crystal. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Mount Ida travel guide
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Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a mountainous landscape with a river and forested areas.
    Ouachita National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • An aerial view of a network of islands surrounded by water, with dense green forests covering the land.
    Lake Ouachita
    13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • A person surfing on a wave with a sunset in the background.
    Lake Greeson
    52 min drive - 40.4 miles
  • Three kayakers silhouetted against a sunset on a calm body of water.
    Lake Ouachita State Park
    56 min drive - 49.0 miles
  • Heritage House Museum
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Dairyette
    5 min drive
  • Wayseekers Coffee
    4 min drive
  • Subway
    5 min drive
  • 270 Cafe
    5 min drive
  • El Diamante
    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 does it cost to stay at Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! on 18 Nov 2026 start from £322, 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 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).

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

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Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had an absolutely wonderful stay. This was one of the best maintained and stocked vacation homes that we have stayed in!The outdoor space was perfect for our kids and dogs to run around and the indoor space fit our two families perfectly!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Everything was clean, location was awesome, and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything we needed. The home was nice and included games and spaces for hanging out and gathering. Loved the back deck and the trails in the woods. Fire pit was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is so nicely decorated and furnished. Very clean and kitchen is well stocked. The property is very serene-we couldn’t get over how quiet it was while sitting on the deck. The owner was very nice and easy to communicate with-thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our extended family gathering! We were in town for a family reunion and this location was perfect for our part of the bigger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a beautiful setting on a 10 acre property. You can see trees from every window of the house, and the back patio is big and very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Grotto for our crystal digging weekend! The cabin was clean, cozy and had everything we needed after a full day crystal digging. The location was perfect—close to crystal digging sites and town, yet peaceful and relaxing. Our host was welcoming and responsive, making everything easy. Highly recommend for a perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private place in a beautiful town

Long weekend, just the two of us. The property was spotless, everything worked, very private!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Second time staying in this house and it didn't disappoint. Owners provided comfortable and whimsical decor.We had excellent communication with the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very peaceful

Very peaceful. Nice location , easy to find.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication and check in was so simple. The property was clean. The view was serene. The kids enjoyed it and are ready for another weekend get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Grotto is Amazing!

Loved, loved, loved this place! Also, the owners were so communicative and didn’t blink an eye when I asked if I might be able to add two people (they didn't end up coming but the owners were so open and generous with my request). This place is perfect, peaceful and a wonderful getaway! I wish I could give it ten stars!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene.

Only a short drive to town, but you wouldn't know it. It was so quiet and peaceful and had all the amenities one needs to be comfortable. It was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Anniversary get a way

Very beautiful place, and very peaceful. The Host's are the most thoughtful folks that we have ever stayed with. We stayed to get away, and celebrate our anniversary. They left an anniversary card at the front door! You can just feel the love and kindness in their home. We will without a doubt be repeat customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay here!

What a wonderful place to stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything you could possibly need (plus lots of extras). It is a place that the owners have taken great pride in. They were very responsive to an early check-in. What a peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the Grotto!

Our family enjoyed our time at the Grotto. We loved spending the evenings on the back deck eating dinner and making s’mores. The house had everything we needed with plenty of clean towels, blankets, paper towels, toilet paper, spacious laundry room, a stocked kitchen etc. The kids enjoyed exploring the yard and didn’t want to leave. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fam time

We enjoyed the beautiful home surrounded by woods. It was a great place to have fun and enjoy time with family from Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Hosts have thought of everything to make the stay comfortable. Loved it! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need

House was very clean , beds were very comfortable, there were tools and gloves for searching for crystals charcoal and lighter fluid everything you would need for a fantastic weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved staying at The Grotto!

The Grotto was perfect for our family, fur babies included! The kids toys were such a great added bonus, and everything was clean and easily accessible! The welcome book inside was so detailed and answered every question we could have had, and the labels and notes throughout the house were so thorough. Beds were comfy, and the back porch view was the perfect place for coffee in the mornings! The privacy made every bit of our stay peaceful and the grounds were wonderful to explore. We will definitely book here again for our next trip to Mt Ida!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome

The house and location was perfect! We So enjoyed the beauty of the house and the woods surrounding the property. So comfortable and the host was the best. Prompt replies and genuinely wanted our stay what we hoped for. I can't say enough. We definitely will book again the next time we come through. Thanks again. Dennis and Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place in Mt. Ida

Very cute house and really nice location. The property was beautiful and the surrounding cities and parks had lots of fun stuff to do. Everything was very clean and orderly when we arrived, the only problem I had was that the hair trap had been forgotten and the shower flooded out into the hall and into a neighboring bedroom in the few minutes it took for anyone to notice a problem. But Brian and Colleen were very helpful and had quick responses via text with offers of sending their cleaners out asap. Favorites from our stay include the record player in the game room, the lovely deck area, and the raccoon and bunny friends we saw hanging out together in the front yard on our last day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Grotto was fantastic! Roomy enough for our group of 10 and had everything we needed. Everyone loved the vibe and the hosts were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Couldn’t have asked for a better place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great Stay

We had a very nice stay. The property was excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful place to stay. Looks like they really put a lot of time and effort into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025