Title: Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19450000/19449000/19448916/b0564ce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19450000/19449000/19448916/26c628fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19450000/19449000/19448916/d31f155f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19450000/19449000/19448916/76727c00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19450000/19449000/19448916/3a122704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Ouachita National Forest, this private cabin offers a serene escape with two master suites and three bedrooms. Unwind on the back deck or explore the mountain, discovering untouched crystals just steps away. With WiFi and Direct TV available, you can stay connected while disconnecting from it all. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking We are relaunching this property! Please search it under property ID 4713841 and book there! The G.O.A.T. Getaway! We are streamlining our account and have some bookings to honor here before shutting this old page down! :) We are very lucky to have some happy guests. Read our reviews and book ASAP so your family does not miss out on a great vacation experience. This gated private cabin that is located on a wooded lot on the footsteps of the Ouachita National Forest (3 miles from Mountain Habor on Lake Ouachita - a boating paradise (25mins from Camp Ozark!) this new cabin is the perfect location for a family getaway, peaceful weekend or a bass fisherman's dream-come-true! Every season is an ideal time to enjoy all that this location has to offer. Watch Steps meander down from the cabin's back deck to the edge of the mountain where you can explore and find untouched crystals. The world record striper was caught within 5 miles of the cabin and boat rental and fishing guide services are available. Fishing guide Wayne Compton is one of our favorites. Excellent lake and outdoor opportunities abound. Many hiking and biking trails are within 5 mins of the cabin. Several trails follow the Lake shoreline. We have maps to show all the different trails. The interior of the cabin is extremely comfortable with two master suites - master with new king size bed, and upstairs bedroom, with a queen size bed and private bathroom. The upstairs,also, has loft bedroom, with a regular bed and a twin bed. The downstairs bedroom has French doors opening onto the back porch with a wonderful view of the Mountains, while the upstairs suite has it's own private balcony. So be ready to totally Disconnect , however, don't worry we have WIFI and Direct TV. FYI- Our internet is rural, and only meant for checking social media and e-mails., NOT for streaming games, videos and movies, ! Copy and paste this article; Luxury cabin for summer fun on Lake Ouachita,hiking/biking, fish/boat +crystals ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: outside. Please, dispose of butts,properly ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,650 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside. Please, dispose of butts,properly ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Bring Fireplace Smores Your Holiday Stay Enjoy our Lovely log Spring is Just Ahead Come Play Ouachita Mtns Book Now Cabin Spring is Just Ahead Come Play Ouachita Mtns Book Now Mt Ida Spring is Just Ahead Come Play Ouachita Mtns Book Now Cabin Spring is Just Ahead Come Play Ouachita Mtns Book Now Mt Ida ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.52660%2C-93.41233&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DdW8DA8wi2e4seapY2CrjufUwoU=) Mt Ida, AR #### What's nearby - Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Lake Ouachita - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles - Denby Point Public Use Area - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles - Tompkins Bend Public Use Area - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles - Joplin Public Use Area - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles #### Getting around - Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shangri-La Diner - ‬11 min drive - ‪Burls Country Smokehouse - ‬7 min drive - ‪The High Water Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Point 28 - ‬4 min drive - ‪B&B Cafe and Catering - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking located? > This family-friendly Mount Ida cabin is located in a rural location, steps from Ouachita National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Ouachita and Joplin Public Use Area. Denby Point Public Use Area and Tompkins Bend Public Use Area are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Summer, in a Ouachita Mt cabin, close to lake crystal digging, hiking, biking Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 107 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger P. 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Red roof cabin Nice location everything we needed was there overall a great place to stay ##### Roger P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything was great. Cabin had everything we needed. Recommend. ##### Thomas Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian C. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain Getaway The property was amazing and our host did a great job responding and answering any questions I had during our stay! ##### Brian C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L., Willow Springs 17 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Arkansas getaway Beautiful cabin outside of Hot Springs! Really enjoy our stay! ##### Julie L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tammy m. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Trip The home has a lot of room to spread out. Everything you need in the kitchen. Very well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back. ##### tammy m. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew R. A. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good times All around great choice and location to all items wanting to do. ##### Mathew R. A. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom D. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### \--Arkansas cabin This cabin really exceeded our expectations! Well done inside and out. We loved the private gate and seclusion, even though still close to the highway. A nice place to stay. ##### Tom D. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie R. 13 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful trip We had such a great time! We’ll definitely rebook next year! Spacious, well stocked cabin. Nice fire pit with plenty of seating around the fire. ##### Stephanie R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeremy L. 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Beautiful cabin! The cabin was very beautiful and nice. The location is between Hot Springs and Mount Ida. It was a bit of a drive each way. Only complaint would be that the cabin is right next to the highway which I didn’t realize until we got there. ##### Jeremy L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie R. 31 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great base to explore the area This was a great place to stay while we explored the area and dug for crystals. The house was perfect for our family of four. It was somewhat secluded but still easy to find. You can occasionally hear a loud car pass on the road below, but it was not loud. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. ##### Jackie R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary D. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nature getaways This was a perfect little out of the way cabin. It is a well equipped spacious rental. If you have kids that like to explore and dig this is the place for them! Crystal mining is close and a fun experience. Plenty of nature to enjoy! Great experience all around! ##### Mary D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeanna C. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing place to stay. The cabin was exactly as advertised and perfect for our family to get to Mt. Ida or Hot Springs easily. Beds were all comfy and the scenery was beautiful. Would definitely return to this property. ##### Jeanna C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob H. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect spot The property is heavily wooded and private, very beautiful, and well taken care of. The owner was quick to reply to my questions throughout the stay and made sure we had what we needed. We did some crystal hunting while there and this location is in the perfect spot if that is in your plans. I’d easily stay here again if I’m ever back in the area. ##### Jacob H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very well equipped and comfortable Spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The owner was very helpful about everything and always quick to response. A perfect place for a family to enjoy the beautiful nature in Arkansans! You may hear the sound of the car traffic much in the daytime because it is located right next to the area's main road. It did not bother us at all since we were away exploring the places in the daytime and it was totally quiet at night. Highly recommended for a family fun! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mendy M. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect cabin This property was amazing! Plenty of room for the whole family. Great deck and fire pit area for fun conversations and s’mores. Crystal hunting in back woods was a highlight. Close enough to everything we needed and remote enough for peace and quiet. 10/10 recommend! ##### Mendy M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tony L. 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Spacious, Beautiful Setting My son-in-law and myself took my 3 grand children for 3 days of spring break to dig for crystals in the Mt Ida area. We hiked around parts of Lake Ouachita ate at several local restaurants. The kids loved the cabin and wooded surroundings to explore. Beds were comfortable and so nice to come back to this place to rest up for our next outing. ##### Tony L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda G. 8 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Very nice property. Well maintained and clean. Comfortable beds. Amazing wrap around deck. Owner was quick to answer any questions. Close to lots of attractions and crystal mines. ##### Linda G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and well-furnished / stocked My husband and I had a wonderful 10 night stay in this home. The space was perfect for the 2 of us, and would have also been great for another couple to stay upstairs. The king bed that we used was extremely comfortable. The bathroom and large walk-in closet were very nice. The kitchen had everything we needed, although we are spoiled so a Keurig would have been nice for our K-cups. Coffee grounds were supplied to use with the traditional coffee maker, so it wasn't a problem for us. We were able to watch Netflix on the smart TV, which was good because we didn't want to be limited to cable. The deck overlooked the highway, which was noisy with all of the cars and trucks driving by. But we got used to it. The back side of the house was surrounded by woods and a creek. That was beautiful. We felt secure with the gated entrance to the driveway. We enjoyed evenings sitting by the firepit, with a nicely stocked woodpile, sipping a glass of wine. Husband went fishing everyday on Ouachita, which was only about 10 minutes away. The interior of the house was clean and cozy, with nice decorating touches. It is clear that the owners take pride in the property and care deeply about the comfort and happiness of their guests. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Josephine O. 16 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Avoid VRBO To be honest, I cannot rate the actual house due to the fact we never made it in. We left our home in IL at 4am with 3 kids in tow (ages 11, 9, and 2) hoping to arrive by dinner. At around 7:30, we arrive at the house which has a gated entrance at the end of the driveway. I checked the email info for a gate code. Nothing. We contact the help line for vrbo. It’s now after 8pm and vrbo states the owner isn’t required to answer between 8pm and 8am. But before they attempt to look for a gate code, we need to send a pic of the gate to them because we sound suspicious. ?!? Sending pic. After confirming we are not criminals, they stated they couldn’t find any code and they would set us up in a motel for the night. At this time, hubby says no, I will walk all our luggage up the hill to the house before I go to a motel. (FYI it’s pouring rain) Vrbo didn’t want to hold and stated for us to call back if we needed further help. Hubby comes back down the hill (drenched) and says, key is not in the location stated in email. Call back vrbo and now told, they can’t find hotel so we will just reimburse you for anything you can find. And now the kids are screaming mad tired. Driving for an hour and finally get into a “hotel.” It had beds. I didn’t notice bugs. That’s about all I can say. Nothing open and now we’re hungry. Let salvage what we can from the groceries we bought BEFORE realizing we couldn’t get into the house. Then pitch the rest because we have no place to put it. “Sleep” in queen bed with toddler. Wake up at 8am exhausted. Call vrbo help. Since we can’t reach the owner, we’ll be happy to pay for 2 nights in a hotel…..WTH! (This is the time I flipped out) I explained to them the child situation and they said they would absolutely make sure we get 2 adjoining suites with full kitchens for our groceries (little late for that) and contact us as soon as the owner is reached. Drive to the hotel. None of their rooms join. Exterior entrance only. That’s a BIG no. Used other web site…Found a 4 bedroom 2 bath house ready by 4pm. No issues. Got settled. Started our vacation. Never called vrbo to tell them we went somewhere else. Figured they would check on us. Nope. 2 days later, the homeowner calls me direct. She’s pretty angry with vrbo. Says she was never told about our stay. Her son and co-owner was never contacted. Very apologetic. Gave personal cell # and offered 20% discount on another visit. I’m sure the house is great. Just don’t book through VRBO. ##### Josephine O. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### scott b. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### scott b. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie W. 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. Much better in person then in pictures! Very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed hiking & crystal hunting around the property. Convenient location to town. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Carrie W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharrie A. 12 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Mountain Getaway We were looking for A peaceful get away from lifes stress. My brother in law just had A major surgery. We took him there to heal . It made him fill calm and at peace again. Thank you! ##### Sharrie A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas C. 20 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd time and again a pleasure! This is our return visit for our 1 year wedding anniversary after I proposed here 2 years ago. We thought it would be a nice way of coming full circle. The property is gorgeous and very comfy. Betsy is excellent with communications and made sure everything was just right for our trip. Highly recommended! ##### Thomas C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reba W. 2 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome property close to tons of fun!!! The cabin is perfect - easy to get to, yet amazingly private. Close to fun and adventure. Well stocked with board games for evening fun. We loved it!!! ##### Reba W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay Our experience was great. House is beautiful and located in a very nice area. Perfect size for us. ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022