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The Upstairs Hideaway

Apartment in Mount Ida with kitchen and patio

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Escape to the heart of downtown Mount Ida at Upstairs Hideaway on Whittington, where relaxation meets convenience. Unwind in the open living room/kitchen area or enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in the cozy bedroom with bunk beds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Upstairs Hideaway

Relax and refresh at the Upstairs Hideaway on Whittington. Conveniently located in downtown Mount Ida within walking distance of restaurants, shops, parks and the museum. Just minutes away from Lake Ouachita and crystal digs.

Newly constructed upstairs apartment with open living room/kitchen area with queen sleeper sofa. Bedroom with bunk beds and closet space. Many comfy pillows and blankets available. Kitchen well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils, pots and pans, ice maker, condiments, reverse osmosis system for drinking water and ice and a dishwasher. Bathroom has large shower, good lighting, a hair dryer and small containers of necessities just in case. Out on the patio there is a gas grill and a wood firepit.

Behind the apartment is a perfect place to wash crystals, dirty boots, dirty kids, etc. A water hose and tubs are available. If you would like to use the gas grill just ask for the propane cylinder and I will hook it up. There is also an extra stall in the ground floor garage which can be used to store large valuables like bicycles or park your car inside during bad weather.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 8

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Apartment is not suitable for children under 8

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Mount Ida is home to this apartment. Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio and Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain Harbor Marina and Turtle Cove Spa. Nirvana Star Farms and Wegner Crystal Mines are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Mount Ida, AR

What's nearby

  • Montgomery County Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nirvana Star Farms - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rich Mountain Community College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Heritage House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Diamante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairyette - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wayseekers Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪270 Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mt. Ida Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upstairs Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Upstairs Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Upstairs Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Upstairs Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Upstairs Hideaway located?

Situated in Mount Ida, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Ouachita National Forest, Montgomery County Library and Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio. Rich Mountain Community College and Nirvana Star Farms are also within 15 minutes.

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The Upstairs Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Great place

Very nice and clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect place. We were a little hesitant about sleeping on a pullout couch, but it was extremely comfortable and really fit. The host had so many little considerations that it felt like being in your friend’s house. Extremely clean every convenience you can think of.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAWNY H.

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

Beautiful

We had an amazing stay. The place is beautiful, clean, well organized and quiet. We will return. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Camp pickup

The upstairs hideaway was a great, convenient location for our camp pickup. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda V.

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

Quartz digging retreat

Very clean, well maintained rental
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzette h.

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

Amazing location

This is a wonderful, cozy, fully equipped apartment. The location is central to any adventure you may have. Wish I was staying longer! Hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner is nice, the property is clean and well decorated. The couch bed is like any other, not all that comfortable, but it worked out. Not many food options around and the only grocery store nearby is a bit overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

T. C.

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

Charming!!!

So charming, cozy and comfy. The perfect hideaway for our group while in Mt. Ida on a crystal hunting adventure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codie S.

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

Wonderful!

My friend and I made a special trip to go digging for quartz and diamonds and this was the perfect spot to stay! Paula's space was very clean, convenient, safe, and thoughtful. She was kind enough to leave some tools for us to borrow for our dig and recommended a great spot for swimming!! Definitely would recommend to anyone making a trip to Mt. Ida and I plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Wonderful experience

Highly recommend this place! Very clean, so welcoming and cozy. Absolutely loved the property manager. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was impressed with the great craftsmanship of the apartment. It was very well equipped with lots of extras- there were cooking ware that you could cook anything you would want, plus a grill if you want! There were extra pillows, linens, towels, TP, etc. Anything you might need! In back there was a nice space for cleaning rocks- with a strainer and variety of brushes as well. I sat on the patio in the evenings and one night got to listen to pee wee football being announced over the loud speakers at the high school. It made me smile. The space was so comfortable and homey! Absolutely loved it!!! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ava s.

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

amazing little home

it was so cute there. she provided us with brochures, hiking trails, and a bunch of amenities. Such a cute little hideaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tesia D.

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

Lovely stay!

Super clean and cozy. Paula (host) is very welcoming and has truly thought of everything. We will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory F.

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

We had a great stay!

As advertised. The apartment was in great shape walking distance to several restaurants in Mt Ida
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Bike trip

Perfect spot for our weekend bike trip. Awesome accommodations, easy access to town and close to trails. Nice quiet location and Paula is a wonderful and helpful host. We will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Great place for us

The property was very comfortable. It was stocked with everything you could possibly need or want. Our host was so kind and flexible with our need to have a late check out. We will definitely stay again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Paula was an amazing hostess and provided a FABULOUS place to stay. Everything was new, clean and beautiful. She's thought of everything you could need while you stay there (and several things you never thought of!). I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Beautiful, private and spacious

A perfect place for a quiet get away. Paula thought of everything when opening this for rental. It is fully stocked with everything you can think of. Lovely place with the comforts of home. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great Place, Thoughtful Hosts

My wife and son and I stayed here one night before we picked up our daughter from Camp Ozark. The check in process was simple, the property was VERY well stocked (plenty of linens, toiletries, etc...), and it was just as advertised. There are lots of activities and things to do in this area, and the hosts have done a great job compiling brochures, information, and their recommendations for those activities and local restaurants. I would definitely recommend this property and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonny H.

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

Top Tier!

Amazing, comfortable and convenient! I have stayed in several places in the area the last few weeks and this is BY FAR the BEST! Honestly the pictures don’t do it justice at all. It is on the smaller side, but so cozy and brand new with high end fixtures and features. Beds were very comfortable and there were many extra blankets and sheets available. Everything was available for coffee and any other items you need for your stay. FYI: there is only room to park 2 cars so not to block the garage doors, but this was fine for us. Also, there was an extra twin mattress in the closet that was very helpful to us! Hope this is available when we come to the area again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

Peaceful and quaint

The property is set in a beautiful quiet area, the interior of the property and exterior of the property are new and very upgraded. Fabulous kitchen, amazing bathroom, almost better than home. The outside property was easy to access with seating and a fire pit and also a grill. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay it was amazing thank you Paula for everything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie K.

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

This is a great place to stay!

My husband and I loved staying at the upstairs hideaway. The first positive we noticed after arriving was that it was nice and clean. You can tell that the host took the extra time to make sure that even the small things were taken care of. Aside from the hideaway being so clean, it was a comfortable place to stay. It felt very safe and I was able to fully relax and sleep well while staying there. Checking in and out was a breeze and the host was very kind and down to earth. Aside from the physical place that we stayed in, we were takenhe state of Arkansas is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend that everyone plan a trip to Arkansas and stay at the Upstairs hideaway when you go! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe C.

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

Amazing and peaceful

I had a great experience in the house. Everything was clean and nice and I look forward to coming back someday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, homey, and had all the essentials.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025