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Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mount Ida, AR
  • Place, Ouachita National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Creek
  • Place, Denby Point Public Use Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mount Ida

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Ouachita National Forest and Twin Creek. Also, Lake Ouachita is within 3 miles (5 km) and Twin Creek Use Area is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ouachita National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Denby Point Public Use Area - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Twin Creek Use Area - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Joplin Public Use Area - 19 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Wegner Crystal Mines - 28 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪270 Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Diamante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed

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 & 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. Please note: No pets allowed. A minimum of $500 fee will be charged to renter if a pet is brought to our property. Our cabin is in a natural setting surrounded by woods and lakes. Like any outdoor environment, there is a variety of insects and small creatures as part of the local ecosystem. Please be mindful of this and bring any bug spray, wasp spray, etc. you may feel you need to enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors..

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Put key in lockbox upon departure
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.6 mi (39-min drive) away from the Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed to downtown Mount Ida?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Mount Ida.

Cub Cabin has Star Gazing for Outdoor Lovers. No Pets Allowed Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

billybobstone U.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin, but not cleaned properly

Our family of 4 stayed in the Cub cabin for 3 nights. We drove 5 hours from Texas and didn't get in until around 10:30pm Thursday night. We were tired and ready to go to bed and get our two young boys in bed but noticed there was dog hair all over the place. The linens, furniture & all over the floor. There was human hair (long brown strands) in the sheets of the bed, in the utensil drawer & in the shower. The towels in the cabinet didnt smell fresh either. We messaged the host and were told to wash the sheets ourselves, which shouldn't even have to be done upon arrival. We ended up sleeping on towels that we brought because we didnt have laundry detergent with us and everything was closed that late at night, not to mention the washer and dryer were filthy and covered in dog hair inside as well. The bathroom sink had toothpaste splatter all over it, the bathroom vanity was covered with a white residue and the shower design allows for standing water around the bottom which is kinda gross to see. We ended up sweeping the entire cabin Friday morning and were shocked by how much dog hair was on the floor. It's a really cute cabin, but the cleaning crew needs to be fired or taught better, because those conditions are not acceptable for guests to arrive to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Cozy Cabin

Nice little cabin secluded quiet and close to town easy to find 100% would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Shane

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

8/10 Good

jason m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peacefully

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

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cabin in the Woods

Plenty of space surrounding the cabin for peaceful mornings and quiet evenings. Just minutes away from Ouachita Shores and Avant Crystal Mining. Not a lot of places to roam - everywhere nearby is private property, you need to drive a bit to wander on foot if you like hiking, trails, water, etc. This cabin was stocked with just the right amount of amenities. A coffee maker was provided (and tea bags, but no coffee). Several spices were stocked. We cooked a meal in the kitchen. We didn't plan on using the grill, but we did open it and see that it wasn't clean -- it had someone else's forgotten dinner on it. There is no dishwasher, and it's required that you leave all dishes clean, so bring disposable eatery or plan to do some old fashioned dish washing! There were no sponges or dish scrubbers provided, just some dish soap. You may want to bring these tools if you stay long term & plan to make meals. Everything was in working order. AC blew nice and cold, fridge is full sized. The galvanized shower is cute but the bolts are right at elbow-bumping level and hard to avoid in a quaint space. There were a few things we noticed upon arrival that were overlooked at cleaning, but this didn't affect our stay. We reported this so they can right with their cleaners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Josette K.

Liked: Cleanliness

New to Arkansas

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

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathryne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Vimcent T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Margaret Q., Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Austin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Torie B., WESTLAKE

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin

Nice cabin very clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness

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

Darryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Champaign, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

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