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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 242753 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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Mount Ida, AR

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • River Bluff Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Lake Ouachita - 30 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 33 min drive - 15.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mt Ida Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shack Attack Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hickory Hill Cabins for Groups, families ,,Surrounded by National Forests

Hickory Hill Cabin and Retreat are going beyond deep cleaning between each group, to make your safety our number one goal!

Amazing small or large group getaway in beautiful Mount Ida, Arkansas adjoining the Ouachita National Forest. Hickory Hill Cabin and Retreat is located in Montgomery County, AR, one of the least populated counties in the state and is 82% National Forest. The scenic Ouachita River is less than a mile away, offering fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. A few miles away is the beautiful Lake Ouachita, touted as one of the United State's cleanest and clearest lakes. The lake is virtually surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest and has approximately 970 miles of pristine shorelines and numerous islands. Boats, party barges and houseboats may be rented at a number of Marinas around the lake, or bring your own.

Close to Camp Ozark and minutes from the Ouachita Trail and the Womble Trail (both designated as International Mountain Biking Association Epic Trails), and Lake Ouachita Vista Trail is minutes away. This property is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy. All this, within walking distance to river, Hiking, Fishing, Canoeing, Boating, Rock Hunting, Swimming, Hunting.

Montgomery County is also a hunter's paradise, with 82% of the county's 800 square miles comprised of the Ouachita National Forest and Muddy Creek Wildlife Management Area. Hunting opportunities include small game, deer, turkey, and black bear.

There are several Crystal Mines and a Diamond Mine in a near by town. Come dig your own.

LOG HOUSE: Large main house has queen master bedroom and futon downstairs and upstairs is a queen bed in bedroom. The upstairs loft has two twin beds and futon. Full kitchen, 1 full bathroom and fireplace - Sleeps 8. Fully stocked kitchen, dining room and relating living room. Has laundry room with washer and dryer.
Large wrap around deck on main log house with additional screened in porch to enjoy the warm Arkansas nights.

BUNKHOUSE: A separate Large Bunk House has 16 twin beds and has two bathrooms.
Log Cabin can be rented for groups of up to 8 (dining hall included at no additional cost)
For groups larger than 8, a bunk house within 60' of main house is available.
Bunk house sleep up to 16+, fully equipped with three bunk beds, 10 single beds, linens, towels and has two full bathrooms. Additional cots available. The bunk house is rented for parties over 8 at $19per person, per night , any age...


DINING HALL/KITCHEN: Large separate Dining Hall with all appliances, large and small, outside bathroom, large cook area, seated dining for up to 45 people. Fully stocked kitchen with pots and pans, bakeware, serving dishes and utensils in the up to date kitchen. Five long tables with chairs and seating for up to 45. There is even a TV for karaoke, Video gaming, and more. . . bring your entertainment. Everything needed for large group preparation is provided.

NOTE: LOG CABIN ACCOMMODATES UP TO 8 PEOPLE. FOR ADDITIONAL GUESTS: USE OF BUNKHOUSE FOR GROUPS LARGER THAN 8, $19PER PERSON, PER NIGHT.

Perfect for:
* GREAT HUNTING Retreat..
* Church revivals
* GREAT vacation spot for adults while kids go to Camp Ozark
*Family Reunions
*Girls Weekends
*Special Occasions Parties
Mom Dad and the Kids....
OUTDOOR AREA: Quite and a beautiful relaxing place has a large covered outdoor grilling area and a smaller charcoal grill behind the Log House. The lawn is a large, flat, grassy areas for outdoor activities including volleyball, frisbee, horseshoes, etc. There is space for you to enjoy your personal outdoor equipment, as bikes, kayaks, games, etc.
A separate large outdoor fire pit supplied with wood has seating around the fire ring. Hammocks and outdoor seating is located throughout the property. Easy access with large parking lot for trailers, boats and ATV’s.
Absolutely NO PARKING on grass!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,753 square feet

Important information

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Large or Small Group Ouachita National Forest Retreat

Hickory Hill Cabins for Groups, families ,,Surrounded by National Forests Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monty M., Rogers

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for big groups

Great set-up for large group. The separate kitchen/dining area provides a central location for the whole group and was well equipped to prepare meals for 20 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great guys get away!

Wonderful place for my dad & a few long time buddies to catch up. We loved the kitchen/dining building . We cooked & ate like kings. Had good time fishing , playing horse shoes & catching up. Place is amazing for large groups. Ray even help us out with jumper cables when one of our trucks was dead on Sunday Morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Times in Mt Ida

Great for large families, especially in the middle of summer with great things to do for small and large kids at the camp. Not many bugs to bite us, and we loved the firepit and the smores kit Ray left for us. The stand alone ice maker was wonderful since it managed to keep up with a group of 18 and it was HOT. The air conditioning working well in all buildings was a blessing. We liked the double fridges and the large dining hall. The bunkhouse having two bathrooms and the comfortable beds were great. The hunters in the group loved the cabin decor. The entire place was very clean and well kept up. The river was very close and the water was not too cold. We loved the rental. Chrystal mining, groceries and Dollar General just minutes away. We would love to come back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Space to relax

We were a group of 17 (12 Adults and 5 kids). This place was perfect! Ray was super communicative and was even able to help our guests who arrived early out. A communal dining hall, bunk house, and main cabin was way more space than we actually needed but we had no issues getting comfortable with the extra space. River access was just down the street, was able to do some Kayaking right by the property. The hour drive to Hot Springs was perfect for the kids to take naps before exploring the town. We also went to Lake Ouachita State park and found it to be very clean. The outdoor space was nice so that the kids could just be free and play around. If you have a large group this is a fantastic place to stay. Just as an FYI, there are no bath tubs. Our kids had no issues with taking showers but we do have other parent friends that only bath their kids in tubs. Would leave 10 stars if I could!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing group location!!!!! (Church Retreat)

We brought our church youth group for a Church camp retreat. Not only were the amenities great- large bunk house for youth, adult cabin and extra kitchen/meeting space, the amenities made it an ideal location for everyone involved. - Actual beds for all - AC in the buildings for comfortable gatherings - a convenient but tucked away location making it easy to unplug and unwind - plenty of yard space for games and activities - close to a lot of surrounding activities (we recommend the river, lake, and nearby gem mining!!!) From a rental- process perspective: - basics are taken care of so the packing list was minimal for easy travel. - Ray (owner) is kind, considerate, quick to respond to communications and makes everything a breeze! The kids are already begging to go back! Highly recommend for any family, work or church group gathering- for us it was a great place to build friendships and faith!!!! 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place!!

This place was absolutely perfect for our needs. We were in town for our sons wedding so bunkhouse was great for groomsmen. Dining hall was perfect for rehearsal dinner. Kids loved the games and karaoke machine. Lots of places for kids to sit and hang out. Forgot my crockpot but found two on site to use. Owner allowed early checkin for my elderly parents. Wonderful, wonderful place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Church Camp

The property worked perfectly for our camp. The main plus for us was the dedicated mess hall. We were able to hold our services there as well as all eat in one location. The host was very hospitable and quick to respond to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Family of 18

The property was perfect for my family of 18. Our grandkids loved having their own bunkhouse and the mess hall made feeding a large group easy. The place was very nice and we will stay again. All excursions were close and great adventures. We loved Hickory Hill Cabins.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic accommodations for large groups

We loved our stay at Hickory Hill. Our family plus our oldest daughter's college friends totaled 10 as a group, and we were very comfortable with more than enough room. For this trip we went to Twin Creek Crystal Mine twice (our favorite in the area), and the drive was only about 25 minutes. Mount Ida is 10 minutes away and has a good sized grocery store to stock the generous fridge/freezer space in the kitchen. This property is beautiful and Ray has numerous details covered for large groups to enjoy their stay. He was very easy to contact, helpful, and conscientious to take care of any issues. We'll stay again on a future trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Transaction

Good communication with Ray the owner. We had to delay our arrival by one day due to an ice storm in Dallas. Ray responded quickly every time as we worked out our plans.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation cabins for big families

This was our 2nd Christmas here and it was wonderful! Extremely memorable for the entire family. The owner is very helpful and easy to get ahold of for any questions or probs. The dining cabin is Amazing! Theres a huge kitchen with lots of cookware and plenty of fridge n freezer space. Theres Plenty of things to do and the Beds are super comfy. Love all the cozy quilts n blankets. Plenty of towels n basically everything you need for a comfortable stay. Thank you Ray for the Smores! They were delicious..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

Very well stocked and super cosy. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy get away with everything you need.

We had a great stay. It was a perfect location in between Mena and Hot Springs AR. The teens loved the bunk house and meals where enjoyed in the large dining/ kitchen building. The cabin was cozy & felt like home. Thank you to our great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen B., Altoona, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Beautiful Location and Great Host
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naresh A., Bixby, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin experience

We went as a group of 20+. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host and stay

The property was great and the host was very helpful and responsive throughout the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Umashanker D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent getaway!

We ( a group of 24 ) had a blast staying on this property for 3 nights. All facilities provided are top notch and well furnished. Very spacious dining room and kitchen accommodated all of us at same time comfortably. Large area near the fire pit and outdoor furniture for sitting out was perfect for all of us. Everyone had an amazing time and no one was ready to leave at the end of our trip. Created good memories that will be with us forever. Property is highly recommended and Ray is great to work with!.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

PHENOMENAL!!

This was the most amazing experience I have had. The location was perfect, the cabin and the bunkhouse couldn't have been better. My Mom was super surprised as this was for her 80th birthday and she had no clue! Access to the river was a huge hit for all! It really felt like home. I highly recommend Mr. Ray and Hickory Hill!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Nice secluded area with cabins with room for large groups with toys and games on the property, numerous gathering places on property to sit and visit! Memories made at a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Peaceful

Hickory lane cabins were wonderful. We had 16 in our group.Very clean and relaxing stay.We enjoyed our visit immensely.Will book again when in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week in Mount Ida

A spectacular 3 cabin property with yard games and plenty of nearby hikes and swimming in the surrounding areas. Great sleeping conditions and amazing for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

The best family reunion

We had a large group (over 20) Ray was very helpful, he sent me a list of items we might need so we could be prepared. The cabins are beautiful well kept and not too close to other people, the sleeping areas are clean and maintained, the kitchen/dinning hall had everything we needed including 2 refrigerators, 1 stand freezer and plenty of seating for all of us. Overall we had a great experience, you can stay in the property or the river is only 5 min drive. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie S.

Beware of “damage” charges

We had a blast at the cabin..Was even planning on coming back.. Even with paying almost $3,500 for 3 days.. It was a dated for sure and the main house can use some upgrades but overall it was fab… it was after we left when we realized maybe we won’t be back to this cabin again.. I received a very rude text message from Ray asking about the microphone for the karaoke.. we had a large group and one of the kids must’ve picked it up.. no biggie, we mailed it directly back.. then came the messages of how we tore blinds, cots, window screens, chairs, bikes, didn’t put trash in bags or bins, they had 2 1/2 hours extra cleaning time.. etc.. unreal! We worked our tails off cleaning before we left.. even had the bulk of the towels washed, folded and put away.. the dining hall was spotless and even swept, the bunkhouse needed new linens, swept and bathrooms cleaned and the main house was literally just slept in.. kitchen was not touched nor the living room.. the trash was bagged and we filled the bin.. we started placing the trash outside the bin bc well it was full.. there was a camper parked by the other bin and we didn’t realize it was ours to use.. So he sent a $95.00 charge.. that we paid.. I wake up this morning to that charge on my card and then ANOTHER $253.00 charge on my credit card that we was not aware of! Cabin is great, owner doesn’t handle the business side very well.. He could have approached us in a more business/respectful like manner but didn't. All the “damage” was not done by us.. Ray has taught us to take before and after pictures when we rent…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for large groups

We wanted to have a family reunion this year, the first in over 10 years. It's definitely hard to find a property that will accommodate 47 people so we looked for a large property that could accommodate a large amount of that 47 people. Hickory Hills was perfect for us. We had the max amount of people on the property and were able to have the rest of the family join us every night for dinner. Thanks to the large amount of space in the dining hall and outside, it worked perfectly! Our kids enjoyed playing all of the yard games in the back and we loved sipping coffee together on the wrap around porch. Ray was very communicative and helpful as well. I'd recommend this property to anyone needing a good amount of space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy secluded gem

Our stay was very pleasant and relaxing. Cabin was clean and stocked with the basic needs. The mess hall was a perfect amenity nicely equipped with 2 fridges, a freezer, dishwasher, stove,and get this, a trash compactor not to mention tables a chairs to feed any large group comfortably. The cottage is nestled and surrounded by mature woods and tree line. Wrap around porch is where me and wife enjoyed our morning coffee. Now let’s discuss the property owner Ray. Very nice and informative but not over bearing. Your left alone to enjoy your time away. No words to describe how pleased I am with him. I WILL be his guest again in the future. Thank you Ray for sharing your beautiful home and for allowing me to make great memories with my family. I will not forget your generosity and kindness. God Speed, The Frausto’s North Indiana 😎🤟🏼
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022