[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87799800/87799743/d885a2f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87799800/87799743/85d18c0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87799800/87799743/23b2b8f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87799800/87799743/304501b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87799800/87799743/fe89f93c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Ouachita mountains on 10 acres of forest, ESCAPE TO THE GROTTO offers a serene retreat. Enjoy hiking along trickling streams, sipping coffee on the front porch while watching deer, and stargazing from the multi-level back deck. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81936 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Grotto - Family-sized retreat 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. Completely renovated, 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,936 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83430000/83427900/83427897/w1065h790x4y0-994ace62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverview home at Mt. 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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 This property does not have elevators ## 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%7C34.54938%2C-93.65603&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nNIKLlsNxKN4KpejuA3ZmeE_oBo=) Mount Ida, AR #### What's nearby - Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Nirvana Star Farms - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Montgomery County Library - 4 min drive - 2.9 km - Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Wegner Crystal Mines - 18 min drive - 11.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪El Diamante - ‬4 min drive - ‪270 Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dairyette - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Grotto - Family-sized retreat on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly! located? > This family-friendly Mount Ida vacation 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 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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