The Details

Location

Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains on Golden Road in Mt. Ida, Arkansas

Sleep and Comfort

• -4 Bedrooms w/1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 1 bunk bed (sleeps 2)

• -2 Full bathrooms w/rain shower heads

Nearby Attractions

• -Mt. Ida

• -Crystal Mines

• -Hiking paths and two EPIC-rated mountain bike trails: LOVit and Womble

• -Lake Ouachita

• -Ouachita National Forest

• -Oaklawn Race Track

• -Hot Springs

Amenities

• -Fast WiFi

• -Gameroom

• -Foosball table

• -Record player

• -Bluetooth speaker

• -55" & 40" Roku HDTVs

• -Fireplace with wood-burning stove

• -A/C

• -Two full bathrooms with rain shower heads

• -Bathtub & shower

• -Soap, shampoo and conditioner

• -Hair dryer

• -Towels, bed sheets, toiletries

• -Iron and ironing board

• -Fully stocked kitchen

• -Combo Keurig/drip coffee maker

• -Dishwasher

• -Microwave, oven and range

• -Dining table with seating for 8

• -Bistro table

• -Refrigerator w/ice maker

• -Washer and dryer

• -Luxury-comfort mattresses

• -Bed linens

• -Extra pillows and blankets

• -Workspace desk and printer

• -Touch-operated nightstand lights

• -Cabin-style bunk bed

• -Board games and toys

• -Front porch with rocking chairs

• -Giant cable-railed back deck

• -Stargazing lounge chairs

• -Weber grill w/grill tools and marshmallow skewers

• -Breeo Smokeless Firepit

• -Pack n' play

The Space

The Grotto is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on 10 wooded acres in Mt. Ida, AR. With a rustic/industrial vibe, the Grotto welcomes you to unwind indoors in the clean, comfortable, newly renovated space.

Enjoy the foosball table and record player in the game room, cook up a meal in the spacious, cheerful kitchen, or watch a movie or game on the TV in the living room.

Every bedroom has a unique theme:

• -The Americana master bedroom features a king size bed, TV, and workspace.

• -The Woods and Stable bedrooms each have queen beds.

• -And the Lake room has a twin bunk bed that's perfect for the kids and has an assortment of toys to keep them busy.

Outdoors there are ten wooded acres to explore. Head out from the back deck and up to the top of the ridge or wander out to the pond from the front porch. There are seasonal streams that trickle down creating waterfalls and small clear pools. As you hike through the woods keep an eye out for crystals and the abundant wildlife.

At night you can relax on either the front porch or back deck and listen to the symphony of frogs, crickets, cicadas, and birds. The night sky at the Grotto is blissfully free of ambient light and perfect for stargazing.

The Surrounding Area

Lake Ouachita, Arkansas’s largest lake, offers 40,000 acres of clear, clean water surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. Enjoy swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing. Fish in open waters or quiet coves and catch bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass, and largemouth bass.

Geological treasures abound across the area. You can dig for crystals at nearby Twin Creek Crystal Mine and Wegner Quartz Crystal Mine. Or, venture 45 minutes to Crater of Diamonds State Park, the world's eighth largest diamond-bearing volcanic crater. There you can search for diamonds and crystals of all shapes and colors.

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) covers 40 plus miles of shoreline and ridge-top hiking/riding -- a favorite for both mountain bikers and distance runners alike.

The Womble Trail, listed as an IMBA Epic Ride, is considered the mountain-bike jewel of the Ouachita Mountains.

Hot Spring takes its name from the world-famous thermal waters that flow into the historic downtown district of the city. About a million gallons of the 143°F water issue forth daily from 47 hot springs. Named one of the most beautiful cities in the South, spend a bliss-filled day checking out the historic bathhouses, strolling through the charming downtown, and eating at any of its many fine restaurants.

Looking for the best in thoroughbred horseracing? It's hard to beat the Oaklawn Racetrack, home of the Arkansas Derby.

Parking

Accommodates 3 vehicles at main entrance;

2-3 vehicles + boat trailer by lower-level garage

Fun & Games

Game room

Foosball table

Record player

Collection of classic albums

Numerous board games

55" & 40" Roku HDTVs

Massive deck with stargazing lounge chairs

Breeo Firepit

Front porch with rocking chairs

10 acres to explore

Abundant wildlife

Night sky free of ambient light

Cooking & Dining 

Fully stocked kitchen

All kitchen appliances provided

Dining room with seating for 8

Deck with outdoor dining table

Weber grill w/tools & marshmallow skewers

Bistro table

Combo Keurig/drip coffee maker

Memories & Convenience

Seasonal pricing available

Children-friendly atmosphere

Pets welcome

Full-size washer and dryer