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The Hidden Gem Wooded Retreat near Lake Ouachita between Mount Ida & Hot Springs

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Nestled in the woods on Lake Ouachita's South Side, this home offers a serene retreat with its deck, patio furniture, picnic table and fire pit. Enjoy meals prepared in the full kitchen or grill outside while taking in the scenic views of nature all around.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6137 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Hidden Gem Wooded Retreat near Lake Ouachita between Mount Ida & Hot Springs

  • Nestled in the woods on the South Side of Lake Ouachita, "The Hidden Gem" offers both convenience and privacy. Situated on 6 wooded acres just off Hwy 270 E, this 2-bedroom 2-bathroom home is ideal for couples traveling together or a family. A full-size sofa bed in the living room accommodates up to two additional guests. Overall, we can host a total of six guests.

    Woods surround this home. Outside, we have a deck, patio furniture, a picnic table, a gas grill, a crystal washing station, and a fire pit. Inside, we have a 55" smart TV and an electric fireplace in an open-concept living room, a dining table with seating for 6, a full kitchen, and a dedicated workspace with an adjustable sit/stand desk. In between, we have a large screened-in breezeway with seating and extra towels.

    We are located mere minutes from Lake Ouachita, local Quartz Crystal Mines, and hiking and mountain biking trails such as the LOViT and Womble Trails: 1.5 miles to Twin Creeks Use Area. 8 miles to Mount Ida. 30 miles to Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping is permitted in the home.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,476 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Leave all beds that were used, unmade

Bag all trash and place in provided bin in breezeway

Return anything that was moved to original location

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No open flame is permitted inside the house. No smoking, no flame candles, etc.

No pets! Pets are not permitted to enter the home for any period of time - no exceptions. A $300 pet fee will be applied if this rule is broken.

No extra guests - only the guests indicated when you booked the property may stay with you at the property. Please list all guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking or vaping is permitted in the home.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hidden Gem Wooded Retreat near Lake Ouachita between Mount Ida & Hot Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hidden Gem Wooded Retreat near Lake Ouachita between Mount Ida & Hot Springs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hidden Gem Wooded Retreat near Lake Ouachita between Mount Ida & Hot Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hidden Gem Wooded Retreat near Lake Ouachita between Mount Ida & Hot Springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hidden Gem Wooded Retreat near Lake Ouachita between Mount Ida & Hot Springs located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ouachita National Forest and Twin Creek. Lake Ouachita and Twin Creek Use Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My whole family just loved this place from the super clean house to the forest view from the back porch. Just a great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely a Hidden Gem

This property is really incredible. The house has everything you could need and the property is very scenic. Would highly recommend this property. Owner was great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toshia Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Hidden Gem!

Exactly as described and much more. We had a wonderful long weekend with family and this hidden gem couldn’t have been better for my disabled mother to be able to come along and enjoy the trip. Very accommodating and accessible we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Name says it all

We had an absolutely fantastic stay here. The property is comfortable, quiet, and in a gorgeous location very close to a lot of interesting things to do - hiking, crystal hunting, visiting the lake, etc. Lots of nice amenities too - a fully equipped kitchen, a grill, a really nice breezeway, a fire pit, and even beach toys for kids. This is a "batteries included" place. We loved our stay here and look forward to staying here the next time we're in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Genevieve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Summer visit

The house was nice and communication with the host was very good. The only issue we had is that it is located on a busy highway and the noise of trucks and cars going by was disruptive, especially if you are trying to sit outside. We booked over 4th of July holiday so I'm sure the traffic was higher than normal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Inside this rental house was totally awesome. Clean, fresh look. Wish my house looked this good on the inside. Soooo much better than motel. Just needs to upgrade on bedding pillows. Some would want a tv in bedroom, however, we were not used to that, so the big tv in living area was plenty. We didn’t spend much time outside except for some strolls. Could have been a little better upkeep on outdoor areas. The breezeway is awesome. Just needs lots of seating and visiting/ bird watching areas. When we first pulled in I was a bit nervous, but once we opened that door inside, all worries were gone. Would stay here again if in area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than a Hidden Gem

This property is even better than described. The attention to detail was like no other place I have stayed. High quality sheets, thick bath towels and plenty of them, excellent charging station on nightstand for every device you could possibly have. Comfortable sitting areas with blankets. There is an ice maker separate from the freezer. Really this place is everything you could think of and more. I wish every place I stayed was this nice. It's a convenient location for crystal digging for most mines in the Mt Ida area. Short drive to eat in Mt Ida. The property is just off the main road but pretty quiet. If we weren't getting up early for digging we would have sat out on the lovely porch and enjoyed coffee in the peaceful wooded back area. Definitely a 5 star stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANTANU G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful cabin. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great property! This was our 2 time staying here and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing home near all the fun

We greatly enjoyed our stay at The Hidden Gem and we wouldn't hesitate to go back! This is a very private property that is literally minutes from everything. Beautiful swimming on Lake Ouachita, restaurants, museums, crystal digging...you can do it all! We loved how comfortable the house was for our family of five and the workspace was a huge bonus for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home tucked away in the forest

This property is beautiful, and the home came with every amenity we could have asked for in a vrbo. There are a lot of trails and lakes all around to hike and enjoy. I can't imagine the beauty in the Fall and Spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home

We have stayed at various properties around Mt. Ida. This is by far our favorite. Very cozy home with so many positives: comfy beds, plenty of space, great back porch with grill, well-stocked kitchen. Lots of little 'extras' that show Edwenna wants her guests to have a perfect stay. Excellent location, quick drive to trails, restaurants, lake, rivers. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An incredible secret getaway

My stay at this Vrbo in Mt. Ida was an absolute dream come true. The location is nothing short of magical. Tucked away just off the highway, it feels like stepping into a hidden paradise. Surrounded by a breathtaking forest of beautiful trees in every direction, it's as if you've entered a different world. One of the highlights of my stay was the seamless integration of nature into the property. Large windows and skylights provide ample natural light, and the surrounding forest creates a sense of serenity and privacy. Despite its secluded setting, this Vrbo boasts surprisingly modern amenities. If you're looking for a getaway that combines the beauty of nature with the comforts of modern living, this Vrbo is an absolute gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mt. Ida - House with Trees!

I really can’t express in words how beautiful this house and location is. It’s more than amazing! We arrived at night so couldn't see much when we got there but when we woke up– WOW we were surrounded by such beauty. So many of the tallest perfect looking trees I have ever seen. It was so peaceful and quiet and that’s exactly what we were hoping for. The inside and outside of the house was incredible. The inside has everything you would need and more. There's a grill outback and we took advantage of cooking and eating outside with all the beauty around us. The little town of Mt. Ida had such friendly helpful people. We also went to the horse races in Hot Springs which is only a 35-40 min. drive and so worth it. This is such a great place to get away and just hang out, relax and enjoy the wonderful world of nature around you. We will be going back to this place many more times and we can’t wait. Edwenna, it was so nice to know you were right down the road if we needed you. Thank you for all your help.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025