Just 1 mile to Lake Ouachita & the famous Crystal Mines of Mt Ida Arkansas

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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Mount Ida, AR

Ouachita National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Twin Creek
‪6 min walk‬
Denby Point Public Use Area
‪4 min drive‬
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Big Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

After a long day on beautiful Lake Ouachita, you can make the short 1 mile drive back to the Ross Place Lake House and enjoy all the amenities that we have to offer like the awesome screened-in back porch! Free Wi-Fi! Fully equipped Kitchen. Plenty of Parking for boats and trailers. Pet friendly. Or if you have been digging in the famous Crystal Mines that are just a short drive away, you can come back and wash and clean your crystal haul for the day at our outdoor cleaning station.

Property manager

Lisa Jo Ross

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No cooking or grilling or any type of fire on the screened in patio or on the front porch. Please grill or use the fire pit in the designated area

Don’t wash or clean your crystals or rocks inside the house, in the bathtub, sinks, or showers. We have an outside faucet and a cleaning station.

Please bring your own beach towels/extra towels for the lake/boat days or to clean crystals. Our towels are supplied for bathing in the house only.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mount Ida

Located in Mount Ida, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lake Ouachita and Ouachita National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nirvana Star Farms and Wegner Crystal Mines. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Twin Creek - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Lake Ouachita - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Denby Point Public Use Area - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Wegner Crystal Mines - 25 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shangri La Resort - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
‪Colonial Grocery - ‬5 min drive
‪Jenn's Specialty Foods - ‬3 min drive
‪Point 28 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just 1 mile to Lake Ouachita & the famous Crystal Mines of Mt Ida Arkansas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Just 1 mile to Lake Ouachita & the famous Crystal Mines of Mt Ida Arkansas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just 1 mile to Lake Ouachita & the famous Crystal Mines of Mt Ida Arkansas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just 1 mile to Lake Ouachita & the famous Crystal Mines of Mt Ida Arkansas located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ouachita National Forest and Lake Ouachita. Twin Creek and Twin Creek Use Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

21 Apr 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place and great host

The VRBO is a little worn, but does not take away from the pleasant experience. The beds are comfortable. The host is Awesome!!! They made a point of coming out and getting the outside water turned on for us so we could wash the crystals my family had been digging. We had a power outage on our last night, and the host (LISA) was very accommodating and let us check out a little late without issue. All in all, we would be more than willing to stay in her VRBO again. Thanks Lisa for the great experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

30 Aug 2024

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

Great getaway minutes from the Lake

Really enjoyed our stay here! Will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

6 Nov 2024

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

Mt. Ida Rental

Great location for crystal hunting and hiking and trip to Hot Springs. Nice that rental is pet friendly too!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph T.

7 July 2024

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

Mt. Ida trailer home

The place was exactly what we needed and we would love to rent again next yr

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennon N.

7 Sept 2023

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

Convenient to lake

Just fine for a lake getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

21 Nov 2021

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

Great place to stay

We came to the area to mountain bike. House was close to the trail, had all the amenities we needed, and met the needs of our group.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Marisa G.

10 Dec 2023

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

Family Thanksgiving

It was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Heidi H.

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Cancelled upon arrival

The home had mouse/rat droppings everywhere. We had our reservation for over a month and there was no reason for it not to be clean. It was impossible to get another VRBO same day, so we had to find alternate lodgings. Very unhappy experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

4 Jan 2023

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

Clean Home

The home was very clean. We enjoyed our stay. The patio is especially nice. We appreciated dogs being allowed and the pet fee was reasonable.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

8 Dec 2024

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

Great location and home

We stayed over the thanksgiving long weekend. We prepared all our meals from the home. It was fully equipped with everything we needed. The back patio was our favorite. It was too cold to stay out for a long time but it was so peaceful. We used the firepit as well to make s’mores. S’more sticks were available at the house. The 2 teenagers had their own rooms and a bathroom near them, and the master bedroom is located on the other side of the house which was nice, also away from the laundry room which we also used. Don’t be undecided, just book it.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Whitney B., United States

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

June 2022

We enjoyed the location and options for different recreation areas nearby. Kitchen is not fully stocked, so luckily we meal prepped at home. We left a black box fan for others, as there is not a ceiling fan in either rooms located near the kitchen. The hall bathroom tub is questionable, so we utilized the shower located in the master bedroom (6 individuals stayed). Watch out for the wasps located at the end of the gutter where the sidewalk begins. We did enjoy being a mile or two away from the lake and being in a quiet area with a really nice back deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Matilde A.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property in Mount Ida

We were out and about most of the time. However mobile home needs a lot of updates. Some parts of the floor feel like you your foot is going to to thru the floor. The bathroom in the hallway felt like it needed support under to hold the shower. We were also informed about this by owner and that she was trying to get someone to come fix it. The house is big enough for 6 people. The cover porch outside is wonderful to spend the time when it's raining. Property ok just need some work done.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Morgan C.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

No sleep

We were cold. Bought throw blankets. Gas heater in the living room didn't work. 46 degrees outside. Every time the heater came on it sounded like a garbage disposal. Waking us up. Slipped and fell first night on leaves on the walk way. 1 small light to light the path.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby M.

15 Aug 2022

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

Great lake house

The house is great! Comfy beds, spacious living room and the porch is perfect for buggy Arkansas summers (it was our favorite part of the house). I highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

18 July 2022

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

Great location!

The house was very clean and so easy to get to the lake. Communication was super quick also.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Juli W.

24 May 2022

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

Great access to the lake and crystal mines

We enjoyed our stay and it was very convenient to the lake and the local crystal digs. Not far from Hot Springs for a day trip. The house was a little close to the main road so there was some noise. Not recommended for 10 adults as suggested.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M.

25 Apr 2022

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

Exactly as pictured/ wonderful

No complaints. Had a small issue that was nothing to do with the property or owner and it was resolved splendidly. Fantastic will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

2 Aug 2021

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

Family Float Trup

Great screened in porch to start and end each day!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Jo Ross

I have been coming to Lake Ouachita since I was 9 years old. I love this lake and this area. I want to share this beautiful place with others.

Why they chose this property

I think this house is great because it’s so close to the lake access and it has such a good vibe with the back porch area,

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd Bedroom

Bedroom 2

Big Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 en-suite

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property