Title: The Islander - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105279578&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # The Islander ## Photo gallery for The Islander ![Exterior - The Islander (Mount Ida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105280000/105279600/105279578/f33ad23d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, bed sheets - The Islander (Mount Ida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105280000/105279600/105279578/f1667ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Islander (Mount Ida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105280000/105279600/105279578/1ea3a1e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, bed sheets - The Islander (Mount Ida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105280000/105279600/105279578/38854f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Islander (Mount Ida)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105280000/105279600/105279578/15cffc8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the mountains around Lake Ouachita, this unforgettable escape offers a serene retreat for families. Reconnect with loved ones while taking advantage of luxurious houseboats and personal watercraft rentals. ### Entire house boat 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - 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 Islander 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 - 4 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91890000/91882700/91882667/1e583d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Queen Guest Room located at the Joplin Inn at the entrance to Mountain Harbor, , just 2 1/2 miles from Lake Ouachita. by RedAwning Mount Ida - 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Pool - Free WiFi - Barbecue grill - Extra beds/cribs 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $122 CA $185 total includes taxes & fees Feb 23 - Feb 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=91882665&PinnedHotelID=91882665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92810000/92809500/92809441/fbf4f3e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Harbor King Guest Room on Lake Ouachita by RedAwning Mount Ida - Pool - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant CA $152 CA $210 total includes taxes & fees Feb 23 - Feb 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=92809441&PinnedHotelID=92809441&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=105279578&PinnedHotelID=105279578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=105279578,91882667,93121472,92809443,91882670) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 8:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 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 ## About the area Mount Ida is home to this houseboat. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain Harbor Marina and Turtle Cove Spa. Nirvana Star Farms and Wegner Crystal Mines are also worth visiting. [Visit our Mount Ida travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Ida.dx3000425628) [View more Houseboats in Mount Ida](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Ida-Houseboats.d3000425628-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.574585,-93.44163&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gv%60rEdiiyP%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40SBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBQ%40QBSDQBQDQBQDQDQDQDODQFQDOFQDOFOFQFMHQFMFOHOHOFOHMHMHMHOJMHKJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJMJKJILIJKLILIJILILILGJILGNGLGLGLENGLELGNELCNELCNELCNCNCLCNCNANANCL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNBLDLBNDLFNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHJFLHLHLHJHLHJJLHJJLHJLHJJJLJHLJJHLJLHJJLHNHLHLHLHNFNHNFNFLHPFLFPFNDNFPFNDPDPDNFPBPDPDPBPBPDPBRBP%40PBPBP%40RBP%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPARAP%3FRAPARAPCPARCPCRAPCPCPEPCPCPERENCPGPEPENEPGPGNENGPGNGNINGNGNINGNILILINILILKLILKLILKJILMJKJIJKJMHKJMJKHMHKJMFMJMFKHMFMFMHOFMDMFMDODMFODMDMDOBOBMBODO%40MDO%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOAMEOAOEMCOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOEMGMEMGOIMGKGMIMGMKKGMKMIKIMKKIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMGMIOIOGOGOIOGOGOGQEOGOEQGQEOEQEQEQEOCSEQCQEQCQAQCQCSCQASAQCQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e1zFc0pwQyrbT0EkKCearVE80Uk=) Mount Ida, AR ### What's nearby - ![Hickory Nut Vista, viewing an amazing sunset over Lake Ouachita ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647736/bf6799ab-ad45-45f3-83f6-8dce0a0d98ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Ouachita 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![490879812](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070773/e64cd8c1-bd5a-4f02-bd11-3d415f86ba59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hot Springs National Park 38 min drive \- 49.4 km - Mountain Harbor Marina 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Joplin Public Use Area 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Turtle Cove Spa 1 min drive \- 0.8 km ### Getting around - Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Shangri-La Diner 13 min drive - Lodge Restaurant 4 min walk - Point 28 7 min drive - Jenn’s Speciality Foods 15 min drive - Crystal Inn Resturant 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Islander pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Islander? ### What time is check-out at The Islander? ### Where is The Islander located? ## Have a question? 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