Hot tub
A round stainless spa set on its own flagstone pad, with a bench and towel post close by. Soak after a day on the lake or under a clear Ouachita sky.
Story, Arkansas · Ouachita Mountains
Ten quiet acres in the Ouachitas.
A private house in the woods with a soaking tub under the trees, a fire pit down the path and nothing on the calendar but slowing down.
The stay
Room to spread, room to unplug.
Story Hill Retreat sits on ten wooded acres outside the small community of Story, in Montgomery County, Arkansas. The whole house is yours: three bedrooms, two baths and a fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, bowls and utensils.
There's a chest freezer too, handy for deer hunters, extra groceries or the day's catch from the lake.
Book directly with the owner: no platform service fees, and a real person on the other end of every message.
- GuestsUp to 9
- Bedrooms3 bedrooms, 2 baths
- Beds4 queens, 1 twin XL
- Land10 private acres backing the national forest
- KitchenFully stocked, plus a chest freezer
- CoffeeKeurig K-Duo, carafe or single cup
- LinensFresh bedding and towels provided
- BookingDirect with the owner
Outdoors
The best rooms don't have walls.
Fire pit
A custom Corten steel fire bowl on its own 20-foot flagstone circle, ringed with Adirondack chairs, a short 200-foot walk from the house.
Flagstone terrace
Hand-laid flagstone links the house, the pavilion and the hot tub, with landscaped beds and lawn around them.
Timber pavilion
A white oak timber-frame pavilion, milled and built on site, is underway. It will be a covered spot for meals and evenings outside.
The area
Close to the water, far from the noise.
Story Hill Retreat backs up to the Ouachita National Forest, in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, close to Lake Ouachita and the town of Mount Ida. Hot Springs is an easy day trip.
- Boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Ouachita
- Hiking and scenic drives in the Ouachita National Forest
- Quartz crystal digging around Mount Ida
- Deer, turkey and bear seasons on nearby public land
- Bathhouse Row and Hot Springs National Park
Where we are
Just outside Story, Arkansas, north of Mount Ida in Montgomery County.
Map shows the general area. Your exact address and turn-by-turn directions come with your booking confirmation.
Hunters welcome
Your base camp for the Ouachitas.
Story Hill Retreat backs up to the Ouachita National Forest, and Muddy Creek Wildlife Management Area, more than 146,000 acres managed mostly by the Forest Service, starts a short drive away. Come for deer season, spring turkey or a long weekend chasing squirrels with the kids, then come back to a hot shower, a real bed and a fire.
Public land close by
Muddy Creek WMA, just northwest of Mount Ida, is known for deer, turkey and squirrel, with bear seasons in the fall. The Ouachita National Forest around Story offers miles more to scout.
Room for the whole camp
Three bedrooms with four queens and a twin XL sleep up to nine. Bring the crew, split the cost and skip the tent.
Somewhere to put the meat
A chest freezer for your harvest, a full kitchen for camp breakfasts, and a fire pit for telling the story of the one that got away.
Licenses, season dates and WMA rules are set by Arkansas Game and Fish. Check the current deer seasons and the Muddy Creek WMA page before you come. Ask us about early booking for opening weekends.
Book direct
Request your dates.
Tell us when you'd like to come and how many are in your group. We'll confirm availability and your total, then send payment details by email.
Prefer to email? stay@storyhillretreat.com
FAQ
Good to know
Is my booking confirmed when I send the form?
Not yet. The form is a request. We'll reply by email to confirm your dates and total, and your stay is booked once payment is received.
How do I pay?
We'll send payment instructions with your confirmation.
Can I also book on Airbnb or Vrbo?
Yes, but booking here directly means no platform service fees and a direct line to the owner.
Do you host hunting groups?
Yes. The house sleeps up to nine and has a chest freezer for your harvest. Hunting licenses, seasons and WMA rules are set by Arkansas Game and Fish, so please check their current regulations before your trip.
How many guests can stay?
Up to 9 guests across four queen beds and one twin XL.