Indulge In A Mountain Resort Vacation Without Ever Leaving Arkansas
By Carol Ann Carson|Published December 15, 2020
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
Discover a relaxing mountain resort in Arkansas’ backyard – no plane ticket needed! The Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa is quite the vacation. Tucked away in the small town of Mt. Ida, on its own quiet corner of Lake Ouachita, this resort will easily become your new favorite getaway. Let’s indulge a little as we tour this spectacular spot.
Lake Ouachita is an absolute treasure but has a few hidden gems of its own, too.
This Arkansas retreat has been a beloved family-owned business for over five decades! They've had the experience to create the perfect vacation for any traveler.
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The lake and resort are beautiful but what really makes this resort pop is Turtle Cove Spa.
Have your aches and worries massaged away the resort's Turtle Cove Spa. The spa offers holistic therapies, beauty treatments, and a selection of massages.
You can read about all the safety precautions the spa takes again COVID-19 by heading to their website.
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There's a variety of lodging options to work with every budget.
Just because the resort has it all does not mean you have to spend it all! Choose from the rustic lakeside cabins, charming motel rooms, or one of the spacious condos. No matter if you're needing a secluded getaway for two or a full family retreat, Mountain Harbor can accommodate!
There's certainly plenty to do during the warmer months including boating, swimming, and even secluded island camping! However, the resort provides a wonderful escape during off season, too.
Besides cozying up by the fire, Mountain Harbor also has a couple of activities to enjoy during the chilly seasons.
Miles of nearby mountain bike trails are in this area as well as some fabulous daytime hikes! This is also the peak place and time for some eagle spotting as well. Although it's year-round you also won't have to worry about overheating when digging for crystals around Mt. Ida.
If a spa retreat isn't your go-to relaxation method, then try the resort's horseback riding and carriage rides instead!
