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Cub Cabin for nature lovers and water enthusiasts.Pets are an additional charge.

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front of cabin with covered porch
Exterior
side view of cabin. Water hose and plug in access for guest use
front door of cabin with lockbox access on post for easy check in and check out
gravel driveway to cub cabin with plenty of parking for trucks and boats

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Mount Ida, AR
  • Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Twin Creek
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Wegner Crystal Mines
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Cub Cabin for nature lovers and water enthusiasts.Pets are an additional charge.

Our Cub cabin will not disappoint if you are needing some time away from your busy lifestyle. It is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains and offers quiet solitude for refreshing your mind and spirit. We also offer a Roku TV to enjoy with wifi (when wifi is working from company), if not you may use your personal hotspot once ready to come indoors.
Our Cub cabin is off the main drag but close enough to town if you should need supplies. It is well stocked with the essentials for cooking as well with plenty of linens. There is plenty to do within minutes. There are hiking and biking trails nearby and plenty of fishing and water activities in the Ouachita area.The Lovit trail is just a few miles from the cabin. It heads at beautiful Lake Ouachita and follows the lake for a beautiful hike and is great for mountain biking too! You can launch your boat within minutes at Twin Creeks boat ramp. We have plenty of parking at Bear Den Cub Cabin, along with a place to plug up your boat to charge your batteries! There is a great fishing pier at the launch site along with a place to swim. You can visit one of the crystal mines in the area where you can dig your own crystals and keep whatever you find. Hot Springs is east of the cabin about 30 minutes. Check out Bath House Row down town. If you are in to horse racing, Oaklawn Park is a big attraction in Hot Springs. (Seasonal) If you are wanting solitude, simple stay at the cabin where you can sit around the fire pit after you have grilled on the charcoal grill. The cabin offers some great star gazing opportunities with a big open sky at night! There is something to do for everyone! Come see us! @ 256 Shady Grove, Mount Ida, AR. 71957. Please note if you want to bring a pet, our policy is no more than two dogs allowed. An additional $50 per night pet fee will be required @ initial booking. If the pet fee is not made during initial booking please let me know and I will send you the pet fee once booked.

Property manager

MQ Cabin Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
No more than 2 pets. $50 extra charge per night
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We value all renters wanting to crystal mine but appreciate them not dumping any crystals at our property or $100 excessive cleaning will be charged.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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 deadlock

About the area

Mount Ida

Located in Mount Ida, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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.
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Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Twin Creek - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Ouachita - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 23 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mt Ida Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shangri La Resort - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cub Cabin for nature lovers and water enthusiasts.Pets are an additional charge. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cub Cabin for nature lovers and water enthusiasts.Pets are an additional charge.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cub Cabin for nature lovers and water enthusiasts.Pets are an additional charge.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cub Cabin for nature lovers and water enthusiasts.Pets are an additional charge. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ouachita National Forest and Twin Creek. Lake Ouachita is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Britney H.

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

Family-oriented

The Cub Cabin was super cute and comfortable!! Slept like a baby.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Cozy Cub Cabin

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we just love this place. Very clean and well equipped. There’s plenty of space to park a boat trailer too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Great clean place to stay.

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very nice, clean, and quiet. I will definately rent this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cabin, lovef it. Will com back. A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Cozy Cabin

We loved staying at this cabin. There was plenty of room for our truck and boat. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Peacefully

Nice properties, cute little cabin 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josette K.

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

New to Arkansas

Beautiful area, house is clean, quiet and close to many water accesses
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

My husband and his fishing buddy enjoyed their stay and we’re really impressed with the cabin and proximity to the things they needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne P.

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

Love it!

My favorite place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torie B., WESTLAKE

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

Nice cabin

Nice cabin very clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Extremely clean and cozy cabin! Exactly as described.

At a very wonderful experience in this comfortable cabin. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darryl H.

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

Great Cabin!

We loved the peace and quiet. The cabin was VERY clean and was just what we wanted for the extended weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne P.

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

Fantastic Cabin

I love staying here. It’s comfortable safe clean peaceful and the location is great! It has everything you need! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

The Cub Shack

Perfect space and location for a little get away. Loved the little cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

EuGene H.

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

A wonderful time for relaxing and unwinding

It was a great place to stay quiet and enjoy relaxing will be coming back again. You will like the stay and very clean and nice place I have to say it's better than any motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Most beautiful and cleanest cabin we've ever booked. Pictures are true to what you get when you arrive. It is so quiet and peaceful. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Fantastic

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vimcent T.

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

Great location to crystal mines. Very nice.

Just need an air fryer since there is no oven. Just a suggestion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great place for a get away!

My wife and I had a very nice stay at the Cub cabin. We came to see the solar eclipse, but it was a fantastic location for star gazing. The cabin was thoughtfully constructed and clean. If you bring a telescope, be wary of the gravel. There is a great variety of birds, if you are birdwatcher. The surrounding area is is forest and of course, Lake Ouachita. Plenty of outdoor activities. Mt. Ida is the nearest town. There are a lot of good restaurants and the locals were very friendly. I love visiting Arkansas and I would love to to return for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

Great Cabin!

This cabin is much better than represented on this site. Much newer and cleaner than photos depict. We were pleasantly surprised. Only negative was that the shower curtain and liner was a little dirty. And the liner was ripped. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Q., Montgomery

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

Beautiful, Quite and Peaceful

I very much enjoyed my stay at this lovely cabin. The pictures do not do it justice! The cabin is larger than expected, clean, and well furnished. Basic supplies are provided for cooking including some seasonings, and sugar. The bed is comfortable, not to hard and not to soft. Having a reclining chair was really nice. I would definitely book this one again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri S., Overland Park, KS USA

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

Quiet space and beautiful star gazing

This cabin had all we needed and was looking for. A place to disconnect from the city and reconnect with nature. Was clean and taken care of when we got there. Beautiful stargazing at night. We stayed at a time when both heat was needed at night and ac during the day. The temp was regulated nicely. Will for sure be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin P.

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

Great cabin! Will be back!

Excellent accommodation. There were some ants around the kitchen area but typical for summer and just annoying! We have them at home sometimes too so it’s just one of those things! Bed was comfortable, plenty of towels, and so many seasonings, trash bags, etc that the property owner provides! We were very impressed by that as many other condos and cabins are bare bones! We hope to make this cabin trip a yearly tradition!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Champaign, IL

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

Crystal Hunting

Nice property, quiet and clean. We enjoyed the campfire and crystal mining. Centrally located within all the mines around. The microwave quit working while we were there. No one close to replace it and VRBO had the wrong contact information listed. The property manager was working with VRBO to fix it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianna R.

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

Adventure Getaway

The cabin is just as described! Surprisingly, the shower was larger than imagined from the photo. The location was perfect for us as we were interested in activities just a few miles away. Overall, it was a great experience. I would recommend the hosts and this cabin to anyone wanting a get getaway in an area with multiple things to do! A couple of things to mention. The fire pit needs some help. The bottom was rusted out making it hard to light a fire and enjoy. The supermarket in town did have reasonable wood. Next, the plastic dinner plates with deep cuts were a put off. Considering it is plastic and you are hand washing there is no way to get all the bacteria out. The stove top and fridge were nice. For people with special dietary needs requiring cooking vs. eating out it was a little challenging but we did make it work! All in all it was a great stay! I highly recommend the area and the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by MQ Cabin Rentals

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Bear Den Cabin Rentals offers rustic charm to our renters. We have always loved the natural beauty of Lake Ouachita as well as the Ouachita Mountains. We are excited to offer others an opportunity to enjoy them as well .

Why they chose this property

This property offers a place of peace and quietness as well as centrally located to all Mount Ida has to offer

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests