Family-sized escape w/game room on 10 acres of pristine forest. Pet friendly!

This was perfect for our extended family gathering! We were in town for a family reunion and this location was perfect for our part of the bigger group.

The house is in a beautiful setting on a 10 acre property. You can see trees from every window of the house, and the back patio is big and very peaceful.

It was an amazing, peaceful,relaxing getaway among the trees! Beautiful setting, home , the rear deck with fire pit. Wonderful experience! We will be back!! Thank you Brian!

This was hands down the best vacation rental home we’ve stayed at. The owners thought of and provided for EVERYTHING. The grotto is perfect for any family and has entertainment for all ages. It has a very recently remodeled and modern interior. Very clean. The outdoor space was also great. The back deck is very secluded and feels like it is in the middle of the forest which made it a great place to sit by the smokeless fire pit and cook s’mores.

We were looking for quiet and serene and that is exactly what we found at The Grotto. The home is comfortable and inviting. Communications with Brian and Collen were fast and easy, Would definitely recommend a visit here.

We had a wonderful stay at The Grotto for our crystal digging weekend! The cabin was clean, cozy and had everything we needed after a full day crystal digging. The location was perfect—close to crystal digging sites and town, yet peaceful and relaxing. Our host was welcoming and responsive, making everything easy. Highly recommend for a perfect getaway!

It was a beautiful place to stay. Looks like they really put a lot of time and effort into it.

Communication and check in was so simple. The property was clean. The view was serene. The kids enjoyed it and are ready for another weekend get away!

We had a great time. The house was really nice and had plenty of room for us. We loved listening to the birds and watching the bunnies in the meadow.

Loved, loved, loved this place! Also, the owners were so communicative and didn’t blink an eye when I asked if I might be able to add two people (they didn't end up coming but the owners were so open and generous with my request). This place is perfect, peaceful and a wonderful getaway! I wish I could give it ten stars!

Second time staying in this house and it didn't disappoint. Owners provided comfortable and whimsical decor.We had excellent communication with the owners.

Very beautiful place, and very peaceful. The Host's are the most thoughtful folks that we have ever stayed with. We stayed to get away, and celebrate our anniversary. They left an anniversary card at the front door! You can just feel the love and kindness in their home. We will without a doubt be repeat customers.

Our family enjoyed our time at the Grotto. We loved spending the evenings on the back deck eating dinner and making s’mores. The house had everything we needed with plenty of clean towels, blankets, paper towels, toilet paper, spacious laundry room, a stocked kitchen etc. The kids enjoyed exploring the yard and didn’t want to leave. I would definitely recommend!

Very cute house and really nice location. The property was beautiful and the surrounding cities and parks had lots of fun stuff to do. Everything was very clean and orderly when we arrived, the only problem I had was that the hair trap had been forgotten and the shower flooded out into the hall and into a neighboring bedroom in the few minutes it took for anyone to notice a problem. But Brian and Colleen were very helpful and had quick responses via text with offers of sending their cleaners out asap. Favorites from our stay include the record player in the game room, the lovely deck area, and the raccoon and bunny friends we saw hanging out together in the front yard on our last day.

We enjoyed the beautiful home surrounded by woods. It was a great place to have fun and enjoy time with family from Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Hosts have thought of everything to make the stay comfortable. Loved it! Highly recommend!!

The Grotto was perfect for our family, fur babies included! The kids toys were such a great added bonus, and everything was clean and easily accessible! The welcome book inside was so detailed and answered every question we could have had, and the labels and notes throughout the house were so thorough. Beds were comfy, and the back porch view was the perfect place for coffee in the mornings! The privacy made every bit of our stay peaceful and the grounds were wonderful to explore. We will definitely book here again for our next trip to Mt Ida!

The house and location was perfect! We So enjoyed the beauty of the house and the woods surrounding the property. So comfortable and the host was the best. Prompt replies and genuinely wanted our stay what we hoped for. I can't say enough. We definitely will book again the next time we come through. Thanks again. Dennis and Linda

Only a short drive to town, but you wouldn't know it. It was so quiet and peaceful and had all the amenities one needs to be comfortable. It was lovely.

What a wonderful place to stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything you could possibly need (plus lots of extras). It is a place that the owners have taken great pride in. They were very responsive to an early check-in. What a peaceful place!