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Lake Ouachita Shores Resort – reviews, photos

359 Quachita Shore Parkway, Mount Ida, AR 71957
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Lake Ouachita Shores Resort
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Mount Ida
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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Forney, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Comfy, Cozy, Good value, but no frills”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

This was our first stay here. We rented one of the motel rooms for a quiet couple's weekend getaway. We were very happy with just about everything. The lady in the office was kind and helpful. Our room was very nice and clean, but it desperately needed to be updated (60's flashback anyone?). While the room had no frills, it had everything we needed and kept us comfortable. We had a great view from our back door out onto the lake. It was beautiful. The units each have comfy chairs to sit out back and watch the sunrise, read the paper, or whatever. They also have a large 2 level deck that is great for looking out onto the lake from. We saw they have a pool (too cold to use when we visited), a volleyball court and horseshoes. This resort is located right at the marina and you can walk right down to it. They have boat rentals there too. You are about 30 miles from Hot Springs, so be sure to visit downtown while you're so close. Its a neat little place. As for Mt. Ida, there is not really much to do there (a couple of crystal shops, maybe a restaurant and a couple of antique/flea market places)and no one takes credit cards in town, so be sure you bring cash or your checkbook. We are going to plan another stay here with our 3 kids and rent one of the small bungalos. We think they will love the lake, the forest and Hot Springs too.

Room Tip: We had room 5A which has a lovely view out to the lake. Gorgeous!
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jackson, Tennessee
1 review
“Beautiful quiet treasure.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011

We spent 5 days at the resort and had a great time. The cabins was very clean, the beds were practically new, and the accessibility to the trails and lake was terrific. They couldn't have been kinder or more accommodating. We will DEFINITELY return for another stay.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Texas
1 review
“Great Family Getaway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2009

Location and room was appropriate for a nice family getaway. Site had pool, volleyball, horseshoes, nice grounds for walking around - lake visible from anywhere on the grouns. The cabin is a cabin so don't set up your expectations for anything different - it's well-kept considering its purpose - nice living room and sitting area for family gathering, dining table and kitchen facility - separate bedroom and single bath. Everything was provided - just had to bring the food. Hospitality was great! Teresa welcomed us and gave us the grounds tour. We would definitely go back with extended family and friends. Great location for any type of reunion as well... Recommending to family and friends for future reunion possibilities.

  • Stayed March 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Magnolia
1 review
“Will go back!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2008

We arrived with more people than originally expected ( you know how teenagers are) and a small dog.
Teresa was quite accomodating to the extra people and even my dog. They usually charge $20.00 a night extra for a pet but I told her that Poncho, my dog a Chihuahua, was not a $20.00 a night dog, that he was a $5.00 dollar a night dog and she laughed and said the best she could do wa $12.50 a night. I said OK, that's better than $20.00 for a half size dog.
We had even more people coming in the next day so we got another room. The folks at the marina were super nice also. We rented a ski barge and they told us where to go to catch fish and good places to swim. The trip was great!
We enjoyed the pool and the horseshoes and the outside grill provided. I cooked every night on the grill and it was great.
My wife even left her mouse to her laptop and my grandson left a Spiderman slipper and they mailed it to us.
Will go back for sure!

  • Liked — Locale
  • Disliked — No internet.
  • Stayed August 2008, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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little rock, ar
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Ouachita Shores - Very Relaxing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2008
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We stayed at Ouachita Resorts this weekend. The location was very peaceful and serene, but that is the only good thing I can say. The pool is small. The rooms were clean, but really old. We would have had a better time if not for the "lady" that manages the resort. She met us outside in her golfcart and told us we were only allowed to park in a certain spot, and was not very nice at all. She was very nosey and controlling. We felt as if we were being "watched" all weekend. Since we only had one coffee packet upon arrival for a 2 night stay, we requested another and were asked why we needed it? Hello? They are obviously penny-pinching and possible struggling financially? They counted the replacement towels we got and marked them on a notepad before they would hand them to us, which made us feel like they thought we were thieves. At any rate, the resort would have been a great, relaxing and peaceful retreat had it not been for the nosey staff lady.

  • Liked — LOCATION AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY
  • Disliked — NOSEY & RUDE RESORT MANAGER/OWNER
  • Stayed August 2008, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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