Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, Hot Springs, AR.

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Lake side of home. Stone Fire pit patio added June 2021.

Fire pit new 2021. You provide firewood. new privacy fence in 2023 not shown

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Hot Springs, AR

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
‪10 min drive‬
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
‪11 min drive‬
Lake Catherine State Park
‪21 min drive‬
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

First floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Great family getaway home on beautiful lake Catherine in Hot Springs, AR. Sleeps 12 comfortably. As soon as you walk in the front door you can see the lake. Home features a large eat in kitchen with tv and all appliances including dish washer, microwave, coffee pot, Keurig single serve coffee pot, electric tea pot, electric knife, griddle, pots n pans, crock pot, toaster oven/air fryer and dishes. living room with sliding door to view the lake, gas fireplace, and tv & DVD player. Direct tv, bedroom on first floor with a double bed and a full bathroom on the first floor. Upstairs has a master bedroom overlooking the lake with a queen size bed, tv and entrance to the bathroom upstairs. Third bedroom (Arkansas room) with bunk beds twin over full and large forth bedroom (Iowa room) with a full and twin beds at one end and a twin bed with a twin trundle bed under it that when popped up next to the other twin makes a king size bed. Iowa room has a new dresser not shown in the pictures, no mirror on it, didn’t fit. pack n play crib and high chair in closet upstairs master bedroom for your use. Linens and towels provided. You do your own laundry. Laundry room with new washer and dryer (HE soap only). Large new deck February 2024, new privacy fence on 1 side of backyard December 2023, new dock to enjoy the lake built 2017, stone fire pit patio area added may 2021. Free wi-fi and direct tv, Gas grill outside. Dish soap, laundry soap provided.one Bar of soap in each bathroom. Located less than 10 miles to beautiful downtown hot springs, Oaklawn race track, magic springs, golf courses, bath house row, mid American museum, alligator farm, garland county fair grounds, Lake Catherine State Park, Walmart and shopping. Very centrally located to most attractions. We had a fire last year and we had to block most of 2023, and that is why we have no reviews for 2023. Most everything is brand new in our home once again. Please respect our vacation home. We have been through a lot last year to get it beautiful once again. Hope you all make family memories like we have when you enjoy our home. We can’t wait for summer 2024 so we can enjoy it once again.

Property manager

Donald and Diana

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please bring life jackets,not provided at the home

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside is fine please use an ash tray.

No vapor smoking allowed in the home. No smoking of any type allowed in the home

Fire place was converted to gas logs December 2019. When using the fireplace you must leave the doors open to it. So please supervise children

do not use any lighter fluid, gas or any accelerant in the fire pit to lite it. it will ruin the mortar and the stones.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Bathhouse Row is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hot Springs National Park and Lake Catherine State Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Magic Springs and Crystal Falls, or head to an event or a match at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.

Hot Springs, AR

What's nearby

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
Bathhouse Row - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
Garvan Woodland Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
Lake Catherine State Park - 21 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

Malvern Station - 22 min drive
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
‪Jose's Mexican Grill & Cantina - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, Hot Springs, AR. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, Hot Springs, AR.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, Hot Springs, AR.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Happy Place! 4 bedrooms 2 baths home on Lake Catherine, Hot Springs, AR. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of National Park Medical Center, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and Family Fun Park. T-Rex Laser Tag and T-Rex Fun Spot are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

17 June 2024

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

Family Recommended

Great cottage with new finishes and plenty of space for all ages. The deck is great and the kitchen well equipped. We enjoyed ourselves!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah H.

10 June 2022

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

Wonderful place to stay

Couldn't be happier with our experience. The property was exactly what we needed for our week long stay. The owners were amazing about answering questions and making sure we enjoyed our stay. Great place to go for a lake vacation. Will definitely stay here again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

9 Apr 2024

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

Eclipse Fun

Amazing time here. The owners answered all question timely and stayed in contact before and dueing the visit. Close to downtown Hot Springs and plenty of room.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee A.

26 June 2019

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful property with plenty of room for 3 families. Diane and Donnie were very gracious hosts! Plenty to do for my grandkids! Thank you for a wonderful time!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura Linn M.

27 July 2024

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

Summer Vaca

Cozy house situated on a cove just off the lake. The dock was well equipped with bumpers; we enjoyed leaving the boat in the water for the week. The fire pit was great for s'mores and visiting in the evenings. The property owners were readily available to answer questions, although we only had 1. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking. We would/will stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calista B.

2 July 2021

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

Nice Place

Nice and clean. We enjoyed the new fire pit. The kids loved swimming off the dock and a paddle boat ride. Plenty of beds and dressers. Nice big and well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janea C., Wichita, KS

2 Aug 2021

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

A Happy Place!!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! A great home and location for families! Hosts were very responsive to our questions. The dollar general right down the road was very helpful for any random items we forgot or ended up needing. Lake Catherine is beautiful and was a great meeting point for our family that lives across three states (Kansas, Oklahoma and Florida)!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britney R.

1 July 2022

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

Great Family Time

We had two families that stayed in this house. It was plenty big for all of us. The cove was nice & quiet also had great neighbors. Then kiddos had fun swimming. The neighbors were awesome! Thanks to the owners for always responding quickly to any question I had. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in you beautiful home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

17 June 2019

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

Family trip to Lake Catherine

We love Lake Catherine! We were in Arkansas for a family reunion in Malvern. This house was an awesome fit for our family group. The kids swam a lot. We even rented a party barge from the state park marina and played on the sand bar. This is definitely some place we'd rent again and recommend to friends & family - there were Stewart's, Morris' and Ray's - 3 generations in all!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krystal P.

7 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Stay that met our large family needs and more!

This property was perfect for our family of 12. There was plenty of room for every to sleep comfortably. The added extras like board games, Play Station, Paddle Boat, Corn Hole and Outdoor Connect 4 and Yahtzee kept everyone busy and having fun at the property. We had everything we needed to cook breakfast and grill. The location was ideal for short drive to both downtown and Magic Springs! The Property Owners were friendly and kept in contact to make sure we had everything we needed for the stay. I will definitely recommend this property to our family and friends!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S., Winona

13 June 2021

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

Love place.

Property is great for our 10 girls. Water was very cold. But we got in anyway. House was very nice. Note to answer any question you may have. Very helpful. Owners are super nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

12 Apr 2021

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

Paradise

This was the perfect getaway! A home that had all the essentials as you we’re away from your own. Close proximity to several state parks, grocery store, and convenient store. We even extended our stay by two days. I will miss my morning coffee outside on the deck overlooking the lake. Diane was so easy to talk to and made herself available through our stay. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yulonda W.

3 July 2022

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

Little Hideaway

My family and I enjoyed our stay. This house was a bit smaller than what we usually rent each year, but we enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and presentable. We had a small hiccup about the parking when we got there, but we got that corrected very quick. I would suggest maybe adding TVs to each room. Other than that, everything was great for our family! Thanks for allowing my family to stay in your home!! -Yulonda W

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

29 Mar 2023

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

Spring Break 2023

We had a great time. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Everything in Hot Springs was about 10 minutes away and easy to get to. Diana was responsive and answered all my questions. She was easy to get a hold of and was willing to make sure the house had what we needed. We have 5 kids and the house easily accommodated the 7 of us. We enjoyed using the fire pit and even a cold dip in the lake. Next time we want to come back when the lake water is warmer so we can enjoy the lake more. Definitely would stay here for a second time.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

7 Aug 2018

Loved It!

The house was updated nicely. Plenty of room for two families with lots of kids. The kitchen was equipped with everything anyone could need. Located near attractions and stores. The owners left little notes on how to operate remote controls for the TV and dish Network. The beds we're sooo comfortable. The outlets didn't work on the pier. We had to use an extension cord for our radio. Such a great relaxing time!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H., Olive Branch, Mississippi

30 Mar 2018

Great lake house

My wife and I came over with another couple that are friends of ours, each of us having 2 boys. There was plenty of space for our families with room to spare. We loved having the deck on which we could sit and drink coffee and look at the lake. There was a dock with a paddle boat available, but we didn't really take advantage of that as the weather was still a bit cool. The owners were very responsive and we had no issues during our stay. Would love to rent this lakehouse again during warmer weather when we could take advantage of the lake. Would highly recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Larry and Paulette B.

15 Sept 2023

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

What a great place!!!

It had been years since we had a friends and family vacation. This place…this hidden gem…was the perfect spot. There were 11 of us, and no one had to sleep on a couch or in the floor. There was plenty of space inside for meals, as well we used every inch of the large back deck. The kids even had a cornhole tournament on the deck one evening. At Diane’s suggestion, we rented a boat from Lake Catherine Marina, and drove it right up to the house (dock) to pick everyone up. It was a perfect day. Since this home was so close to everything Hot Springs, we also took in The Escape Room downtown, Magic Springs, the casino, and a variety of eateries. Diane was very quick to respond to our messages, and seemed to truly care that we enjoyed our vacation. We will definitely be back, and send referrals.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

15 May 2022

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

Clean, Well Stocked, and Well Managed

Our party of 10 (ages 4 months to 50 years) had a wonderful experience at this lake house. It was impeccably clean. There was room for everyone to sleep comfortably. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Diana was available, communicative, and very pleasant leading up to and throughout our stay. The house is cozy. The yard and dock are great. The paddle boat is a lot of fun. The neighborhood is quiet and calm. The next door neighbors were very friendly and welcoming. 10/10 would recommend highly!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey B.

17 Mar 2022

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

Peaceful, relaxing, clean and comfortable

We had a great stay! The house was very clean and comfortable, and it was perfect for our group of adults and several kids. The view of the lake with the hills in the background was beautiful to look at every morning and evening. The house had everything we needed. The yard is great for kids as well. It was too cold for us to swim but it was easy to access life jackets and the dock if it had been warmer. It was only a 15 minute drive to all the attractions of Hot Springs. The host was responsive and kind. Definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

30 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful Holiday

Our host was FABULOUS! While Diana wasn't actually in town, she kept in touch and made sure all of our needs were met. Everyone loved the house - especially our grandchildren! They played upstairs and downstairs and ON the stairs! The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to make a fairly traditional Thanksgiving meal with no trouble at all. Such a blessing!!! We would absolutely recommend this lake house and it's owners. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hope S.

26 July 2021

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

Little Gem

By far the best host I have ever had through VRBO. The house is in the perfect location. Close to everything you need but still on the peaceful lake Catherine. We did not have one complaint about this property. Everyone was also pleased with how comfortable the beds were, including the bunk bed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

29 June 2021

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

wonderful time

We just stayed at My Happy Place. The owners are so nice and very easy to reach for advice. We had never been to Arkansas. Our family of 6 adults and kids ranging from 5 -13 really enjoyed the house, lake and the surrounding area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

11 June 2021

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

Family Vacation Getaway

This house easily accommodated our family of 9 for 4 nights. Perfect spot for paddle boating, fishing, swimming, or just enjoying the views. Vey impressed with how clean the house was.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonathan c.

26 Apr 2021

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

Short weekend getaway

Home had excellent lake views and a perfect boat dock for fishing. House had plenty of space for our 2 families and kids!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

25 Mar 2021

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

Great Getaway

We enjoyed our stay! The house was perfect for our needs. We had 4 adults and 5 children in our group.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donald and Diana

We are from Iowa and I have been visiting Hot Springs as long as I can remember. My husband started coming down with my family since 1978. We married in 1982 and had 4 boys in 12 years. Our boys loved it every summer we would fill our conversion van with them and 3 or 4 of their cousins or friends to come with us. My poor mother, she welcomed us every trip and with only 2 bedrooms and a hida bed in the living room and one bathroom. God bless my mother. Our boys have so many memories of their grandparents and our trips here. They now bring their families to make memories with us. Its not the same without my parents here, we miss them greatly. Mom would tell me she loves to have us come, but it was good to see us go. I totally understand that now. LOL

Why they chose this property

we are from Iowa and have been visiting Hot Springs yearly all my life.
my parents had friends here and purchased this home in 1972. We purchased the home from my dad in 2014. We remodeled in 2015.
We added a second story and 3 more bedrooms and another bathroom upstairs. We have 4 grown boys with families now and they all come down for vacations with their kids. So much easier with more bedrooms and bathrooms. We hope others can enjoy our home and make memories while we cannot be here to enjoy it.

What makes this property unique

we chose this property, well because it feels like home and the view is great, the neighbors could not be any nicer. We drive 10 hours to enjoy our home away from home and it is worth every hour of the drive to get here. Close to most anything you would want to do in Hot Springs and only steps away from the lake.

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