Title: The Admiral 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 house boat # The Admiral Houseboat in Mount Ida, near Lake Ouachita ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105290000/105280500/105280438/c34cc5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105290000/105280500/105280438/2536b226.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![8 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105290000/105280500/105280438/b97d71d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105290000/105280500/105280438/c566e34e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105290000/105280500/105280438/dbc59258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Admiral provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire house boat 8 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 17 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Admiral Reconnect with family while nestling into this unforgettable escape tucked in the mountains around Lake Ouachita. Beginning in 1989, our location was the first water toy rental operation on Lake Ouachita. As the business grew, houseboat rentals were added in 1996. Today we offer 7 of the most luxurious houseboats available on Lake Ouachita as well as personal water craft. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105290000/105280900/105280832/5f105104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ouachita Lady Mount Ida - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=105280832&PinnedHotelID=105280832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105280000/105279100/105279013/003fb37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Executive Mount Ida - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=105279013&PinnedHotelID=105279013&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32648700/32648601/c5523866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful semi secluded home minutes to North end of Lake Ouachita. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Mount Ida, this houseboat is in the mountains. Mountain Harbor Marina and Turtle Cove Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Ouachita and Ouachita National Forest. Nirvana Star Farms and Wegner Crystal Mines are also worth visiting. [Visit our Mount Ida travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Ida.dx3000425628) [View more Houseboats in Mount Ida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Ida-Houseboats.d3000425628-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.57044,-93.43951&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%7C_rE%7C%7BhyP%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBQBSBQBQDQBQDQDQBQDQDOFQDQFODQFOFQFOFOFOHOFMHQFMHOHMHMHMHOHMJMHKJMJKJMHKJKJMLKJIJKJILKJILKLGLIJILILGLGLILENGLELGLENGLENCLENELCNCNCLCNCNCNALANCN%3FNANAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40P%40L%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBNBLBNBNBLDNDLBNDLFLDLFNDLFLFLFLFLFLHLHLHJFLJLHJJLHJJJHJJJLJJJJJLJJHLJJHLHLHNJLHLHLFNHLFPHLFNFNFNHNFPDNFPDNFPDPDNDPDPBPDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBPBP%40R%40P%40PBR%3FP%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPAR%3FPCRAPAPARCPCPCRCPCPCPCPEPERCNEPEPEPENGPEPGNENGPINGNGNGNILGPILGNILINKJINILILKLILKJKJKLKJKJKJKHKJMJKHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFMFMFMHMDODMFMDMFODMBOFMBOBOBMDO%40OBOBMBO%3FOBM%40Q%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCM%3FOCOCOCMAOEOCMCOCMGOCMEOGMEMGMEOEMGMIMGMGMIKGMKMGMKKIMIKKKKKIMKKKKKIMKKKKKMIMKMIMIOIKIOIMIOGMIQGMIOGOGOGOGQGOEOGQEQGOEQEQCQEOESCQEQCQCQCQCSCQAQASCQAQASAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ARFjjr8Igu0MT1KWCuWnmJXtXXU=) Mount Ida, AR ### What's nearby - Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Joplin Public Use Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Lake Ouachita - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Twin Creek - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles - Tompkins Bend Public Use Area - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles ### Getting around - Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 37 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Shangri-La Diner - ‬13 min drive - ‪Jenn’s Speciality Foods - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pop Pop's Pizza & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Point 28 - ‬7 min drive - Subway at Brady Mountain Resort ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Admiral pet-friendly? > Yes, this houseboat allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). ### What time is check-in at The Admiral? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Admiral? > Checkout is at 8:00 AM. ### Where is The Admiral located? > Situated in the mountains, this houseboat is steps away from Ouachita National Forest and Mountain Harbor Marina. Lake Ouachita and Turtle Cove Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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