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The lodge and black bear cafe at Forest Farm and Retreat Centre

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Master bathroom garden tub
Master Bathroom view of sink
Master bathroom has separate shower and garden tub
View of Black Bear's Brown Cabin as seen from Master bedroom window
Master bedroom with beautiful handcrafted Mexican queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mt Ida, AR
  • Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Twin Creek
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The lodge and black bear cafe at Forest Farm and Retreat Centre

You won't find a more unique property as this one! If you are looking for privacy and an opportunity to get in touch with nature, look no further. This property has: a pond, organic garden, greenhouse, hen house, giant teepee and Arkansas' largest dream catcher. The Guesthouse has three bedrooms and sleeps up to 8, Black Bear's Brown Cabin, a bunk bed cabin located across the driveway sleeps 4 and is included for an additional cost. This cabin is considered the 4th bedroom and will be included with your reservation when you have a large group that exceeds the capacity of the Guesthouse.

Quartz crystals have been placed in many gardens on the land. Quartz crystal digging at the local mines is just a 15 minute drive away and so is beautiful Lake Ouachita, one of the cleanest lakes in the country. The Womble Trail, as determined by the International Mountain Bike Association, is an EPIC trail. This trail is just 2 miles away from the Guesthouse so you can ride your bike to the trail. The Ouachita River is located 1/4 of a mile away.

Nature surrounds and evening star gazing is a favorite activity for our guests. You can see the Milky Way on a clear night. This is an Arkansas Dark Sky approved site.

The Guesthouse is on a 15 acre retreat property and when combined with other units, can host larger groups. On the back end of the property is "tiny house row" where there are three tiny house sleeping units, a community kitchen, dining hall and bath house that service the sleeping units. This entire retreat property can host large group bookings of up to 22 guests. Also available are two RV spots that can be rented with additional fee.

The giant Teepee is for viewing purposes only at this time. Also next to the Teepee is Arkansas largest dream catcher and other unique "yard art" There is much to explore on this unique and private property.

Property manager

Connie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Mount Ida

Mount Ida is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ouachita and Ouachita National Forest, while Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights. Nirvana Star Farms and Gee & Dee Crystal are also worth visiting.
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Mt Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Twin Creek - 21 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 23 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 24 min drive - 21.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪P & R Dairy & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The lodge and black bear cafe at Forest Farm and Retreat Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The lodge and black bear cafe at Forest Farm and Retreat Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The lodge and black bear cafe at Forest Farm and Retreat Centre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The lodge and black bear cafe at Forest Farm and Retreat Centre located?

Situated in Mount Ida, this holiday home is steps from Ouachita National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fulton Branch Recreation Area and Dragover Recreation Area. Rich Mountain Community College and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Hosted by Connie

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