With a stay at this vacation home in Hot Springs (Lake District), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and Hot Springs Convention Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Hot Springs National Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Bathhouse Row.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Bathhouse Row - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Hot Springs National Park - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Garvan Woodland Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Malvern Station - 32 min drive
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - 6 min drive
Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Woodsy Lake Retreat
Nestled in a pine forest with 90 feet of frontage at the end of Birchwood Bay on beautiful lake Hamilton Arkansas This unique 4+ bedroom 3.5 bath is close to Oaklawn Park Horse racing and Casino, shopping, Garvin Woodland gardens, mineral baths and so much more. The home sleeps 10 friendly and has sit down meal seating for a dozen or more. For those of you who need an office, there is a great space overlooking the back deck and the lake. I prefer staying here than my own home.
Boat seen in pictures is available for rent to responsible adults. please ask for more details.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.
Property manager
james harney
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Boat
Golf
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Electric car charging station
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Woodsy Lake Retreat
Woodsy Retreat Hot Springs
Woodsy Lake Retreat Hot Springs
Woodsy Lake Retreat Private vacation home
Woodsy Lake Retreat Private vacation home Hot Springs
Woodsy Lake Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Olivia H.
16 Mar 2025
Good location. Well stocked kitchen
The location was good for visiting Hot Springs National Park, Oaklawn and Garvan Gardens. It worked well for group of 4 couples. Only negative comment would be that it needed a good deep cleaning, base boards, walls and cabinets needed washing badly
Olivia H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
jean f.
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break stay
We had a wonderful stay with our kids from 12-28 lots of room for all of us and close to everything with lovely relaxing deck on the water.
jean f.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tom P.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Had a great time!
Tom P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Rachel R., Church Point, Louisiana
28 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Christmas Getaway
Location was excellent. Short drive to all the places we wanted to see. Love that we were provided with fire log starters and plenty of firewood to burn along with other basics that you usually have to buy yourself (trash bags, toilet paper, soap). Loved the layout and spaciousness of the house Property could use some updating and deep cleaning. The hot tub was also not functioning properly which was very disappointing.since it’s one of the reasons we choose this location.
Rachel R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley S., Pearland, United States
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Thankful Fall Stay
My family and I traveled from Texas to stay near my parents in Hot Springs during Thanksgiving week. The weather was very chilly and windy, and the lake was down, but otherwise it was absolutely gorgeous. The fall colors lingered and the leaves crunched as my kids played in the yard. The home is very well maintained and has a lot of character, with brick floors and exposed beams. Our kids absolutely loved the house, played hide and seek, ping pong, and hanging out on the comfy couches. The kitchen is reasonably outfitted, the most convenient item being a large air fryer which is a must with small kids! This is a large house, with a kitchenette upstairs (and its own separate entrance), which makes it an ideal place to stay for a family gathering. The location is perfectly situated on the lake, close to one of the main roads in Hot Springs, but far enough back that it’s supremely quiet. We dream one day of owning a lake house in Hot Springs just like it, but will settle for booking again!
Ashley S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Kristi S.
21 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kristi S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Maggie D.
13 Nov 2024
Good place to stay
Good place to stay for friends visiting the National Park, easy to get to Central Ave. attractions. Very easy to get to beautiful Garvan Woodland Gardens. Nice spacious living area open to the kitchen.
Maggie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trinda M.
25 Oct 2024
Girls Getsway ♥️
We throughly enjoyed our stay! We did most of our visiting and relaxing on the back deck which supplied a gorgeous sunset. The kitchen was nice and had a wrap around bar with seating . It was fun sipping on a glass of wine watching the meal being prepared . Cleanliness and yard maintenance could use a little
attention but we still give it a 5 ⭐️
Trinda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
DeLora M.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Family Weekend
Our family enjoyed our time at this home! Very spacious, 4 bedrooms and three and a half baths, perfect! We had everything we needed. The popcorn machine was a hit with our 6 year old grand daughter!
DeLora M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle G.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful low maintenance property!
Great house - beautiful property with a nice view, lots of room inside with a big patio & hot tub overlooking the water, and James was a great host. Was ideal for our annual guys trip, but would also be ideal for couples with kids. Unlike some places I've stayed where you pay a cleaning fee but still have to follow 50+ steps before you check out, everything was very simple here; clean up after yourself and take out the trash.
Kyle G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie C.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Family vacation
We had everything we needed, and leaving the boat docked at the backdoor was great.
Jackie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Never wanted to leave
The house is beautiful. Owner/James explained building it himself. The brick flooring, dark wood floors, gorgeous windows, massive level deck- we want this house. Boating w raft was the kids favorite. Close to grocery store & WalMart. Walked around Hot Springs Natl park & ate at Bubaloo’s- super cheap. Went up tower & drank mineral spring water. Here for 5 days and spent most of our time at the house because it was lovely, so much space for 6 of us. Games at table over looking water. Want to come someday! Super clean & well taken care of. Thank you James!!!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi W.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
This was the summer getaway we were hoping for! The home was plenty big for our entire group to spread out and relax. A quick drive to everywhere that we wanted to go in Hot Springs. Jim was attentive and quick to respond to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend!
Heidi W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
pepper e.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family time!
We enjoyed our stay here! The house was perfect for our family of 6. The ping pong table was a hit. We had some great family tournaments. Dad won! Being able to use the boat was an awesome bonus at this property and a fun experience for us.
pepper e.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dina P.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th vacation
House was very nice. Plenty of space we had 4 adults and a soon to be 2 year old. Nice deck to watch the geese.
Dina P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kayley Q.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!! Perfect location
The house was perfect for what we needed. We loved being on the lake and being able to rent the boat for a day. The owner was very communicative and came early one morning to set everything up for the boat. Great trip!!
Kayley Q.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Angelia M.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
It was a nice property. We enjoyed our stay. It was close to town, which made it nice. We thought it could have been a little cleaner, but overall a good place for family.
Angelia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Connie L., Shreveport , La
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house is awesome ! I love the kitchen upstairs !
It is so close to everywhere
Connie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paula C.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation at the Lakehouse
Had a great vacation here, picture on VRBO was actually everything it looked like & I like that. Great house on lake
Paula C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S., Rogers, Arkansas
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family spot
This was our 2nd time staying here. We love everything about it. It’s spacious, great location, clean, and has everything you need including games, ping pong, popcorn machine, tv, and boat rental. Jim couldn’t be nicer or more accommodating. Highly recommend.
Kelly S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allison D.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Lake Vacation
We had a great vacation staying at "Woodsy Lake Retreat" over Memorial Day weekend. We had searched for a vacation rental that would let all three of our teenage/adult kids (and one spouse!) to have their own bedrooms, and this definitely fit the bill. There was plenty of room to spread out, and also lots of shared space to spend time together.
The location was fantastic, right on a cove of Lake Hamilton. We rented the boat on property, and it was so fun to walk right outside the back door onto the boat and hit the lake for tubing and swimming. (We bought the tube at Kahuna Mart, the marina that Jim recommended.) We even took the boat to dinner at Fisherman's Wharf. (YUM!) If you stay here, I highly recommend renting the boat also!
We also loved that the house was just a short drive to Hot Springs National Park, where we enjoyed shopping, hiking and soaking in the thermal pools at Quapaw Bathhouse. If you go to the historic Hot Springs downtown, be sure to eat at the amazing German restaurant, Steinhaus Keller.
The property owner Jim was very responsive during booking and when checking in. He came over to give us the boat key and make sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Allison D.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, very accommodating.
Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Beautiful deck to relax on. Comfortable beds were a plus.
Julie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Shirley S.
17 Apr 2024
Pleasant with some limitations for handicapped.
It is a very nice space for families. The multiple brick stairs and levels of stairs are an issue for handicapped persons might be an issue. Bathrooms have no hand rails. Had a great time though. The Property manager was very helpful with questions we had.
Shirley S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doug S.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay and Location
We and our extended family enjoyed our stay. Check in and the host were good and easy to work with. The inside of the house had plenty of room and amenities for our large group. The location was also great in order to get into Hot Springs and the surrounding area easily.
Doug S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren Z.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome eclipse spot!
I booked this property 2 years in advance for the 2024 eclipse and I'm so happy I did! We rented the boat and saw the eclipse from the middle of the lake. Stunning!