'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton
About this house rental
This cottage is one of 2 that we offer on vrbo.com for nightly rentals. You can see the other cottage at vrbo.com and search #314987. The Captain's Cottage is a quaint fishing cottage that makes the perfect retreat for honeymooners, a couples getaway or a family up to 4. The kitchen, dining and living room are all open to each other creating a bright and sunny atmosphere. There are many large windows which allow a lake view from every room in the house. Kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops. Just steps away from the front door, you are sure to enjoy swimming, sunning, fishing, bird and boat watching and all of the activities that lend itself to lake living. The house has a great swim area, a large swim dock and a deck on the front of the house that faces the lake. You don't want to miss the sunrises and sunsets from the deck of the Captain's House. They are truly breathtaking and yes, you can see both from the deck and the dock. Hot Springs National Park has been known as Arkansas' premiere resort town since Hernando Desoto. (That's a long time!) Attractions to see include: the National Park, Magic Springs Amusement and Water Park, The Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Oaklawn Race Track and Casino, Mid America Science Museum, The 5 Star Theater, Gangster Museum, Pirate Cove Mini Golf, and shopping in our beautiful downtown. Hot Springs is also a great place take a bath and massage, hike, horseback ride, shop, golf, eat--great restaurants, and of course.....relax. We hope to see you soon at the 'Captain's Cottage' Sincerely, Captain Mark and Gigi Buhrow Keywords: Lake House
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(143 Reviews)
8.0
Had a nice lake view
5.0
Split floor plan with plenty of space. Kitchen/bath towels were quality, furniture was comfortable,
windows provided a beautiful view, and gas provided hot water fast. Nice covered porch to watch the sunset, water, and/or birds fly by.
The owners are super friendly, and check-in was easy. Our overall stay was very nice.
A couple things to mention: the driveway is steeeep, minimal pots and pans, be careful on the rugs they slide easily, for parents with kids.. the pier doesn't have kid friendly hand/guard rails, and minimal privacy at night as you can see through the windows when the lights are on.
5.0
View from cottage peaceful and beautiful.
5.0
Great Lake View. Our stay was very nice. Mark very nice and helpful. Cottage very nice and clean.
Wonderful stay...
5.0
This lakeside cottage was perfect as a home base for a quick weekend fishing getaway. The private dock and sunset views were perfect for a quick, relaxing weekend away!
5.0
The cabin was very clean and well furnished. We enjoyed the dock. Unfortunately, the fish weren’t biting during our stay. The only comment I would make is the driveway is extremely rough and parking was difficult. But overall we enjoyed our stay. I loved that the cabin had a washer and dryer as well.
5.0
Amazing cottage, super clean and nicely nested in a great neighborhood with lots of stores and places to go. The owners couldn’t be more helpful and gracious towards us, super eager to help and ensure everything is smooth throughout the process. My wife and pups had a great time at the cottage. I 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice and peaceful place to vacation and enjoy life, can’t wait for next summer to come back again, Thank you so much Mark and Gigi!!! Y’all are rockstars.
5.0
Nice tucked away location with a great view. Most basic needs were met and made for a relaxing 4 days.
4.0
Nice location on the lake.
3.0
The Captain’s cottage itself was great. The description said there was room for a boat trailer which there was as long as it was disconnected from the truck. There is no boat slip. We tied up to the dock but there is so much boat traffic on the lake our boat took a beating. Had to go to Lowe’s to buy ropes and poles to tie the boat up. Also, there is not much room to turn a full size truck around. If our neighbors had had more than one Vehicle with them it would have been almost impossible. If you are going without a boat, this is a very quaint comfortable cottage. We weren’t able to find a place that rented boat slips by the day. My husband worried the entire trip the boat would break loose and float away. This place is great if you want to just hang out by the lake or maybe rent a boat.
5.0
We stayed here for a girl’s trip. We had a wonderful time and the cottage was perfect for the two of us. We watched the sunrise every morning from the dock. We laid in the lounge chairs every afternoon and watched the boats go by. We brought floats with us and tied off from the dock. We floated there for hours, it was so nice. We were close enough to Hot Springs to drive in every morning for some hiking. We will definitely be back.
5.0
Right on the water- so loved watching the little geese parades swim by! Clean and comfortable- great place and we will be back!!!
5.0
We loved the location and the house was cute and comfortable. The front yard was amazing and the view was spectacular. We will definitely be going back as soon as possible..
I guess if I have a negative it would be that we needed more utensils and pans in the kitchen, (pizza pan, cutter, baking dishes and frying pans)
But for the average person it probably has enough but we love to cook big meals so could of used more pans and spatulas.
5.0
Right on the water- so loved watching the little geese parades swim by! Clean and comfortable- great place and we will be back!!!
5.0
We enjoyed renting a pontoon boat and seeing the sites. The rental property was very nice. Mark and Gigi were wonderful hosts.
3.0
When I checked in, the only coffee in the cabinet was decaf, saw no soap, shampoo in restroom for the shower. Bed was stiff, didn't let me sleep well. Would not recommend this one, my family members were all on 5 points rd, there cabins were much better, comfortable.
5.0
We absolutely loved this house and the view! We are already planning our stay next year!
5.0
Had a nice relaxing stay! Will stay there if we are back in that area.
5.0
Clean quiet restful cabin. Nice decor comfortable beds ( double and a queen). 1 bath with plenty of towels.
3.0
The pictures and description of the property were accurate and the view of the lake was relaxing from inside as well as outside from the large deck.The cottage was decorated nicely with a lake cottage theme. Not mentioned in the listing was the fact that the driveway is very steep, narrow, and bumpy. There were some issues with the cleanliness as there was food left in the kitchen sink, the microwave needed cleaning, and the unit needed a good spring cleaning inside and out. On a safety note, there was only one smoke detector in the cottage which was located in the bedroom off the kitchen. The bedroom near the front door did not have a detector nor did the rest of the cottage. We like to cook and the kitchen lacked some basic items like a cutting board, measuring cups, and cooking utensils like large spoons, spatulas, and ladles. We were reminded in messages from the owners to keep our dog on a leash when outside and to clean up after it. Yet numerous dogs from other cottages on the property were allowed to roam freely and their owners did not clean up after them. I was constantly having to clean up after their dogs so I wouldn't step in something. There was also a large amount of broken glass at the end of the carport.
5.0
Great property with a great location. Will definitely rebook the charming house.
4.0
The property was clean and tidy. The location was perfect (lakefront).
The only two negatives: There were many flies inside the cottage when we arrived (which needed to be swatted), but there seems to be some entrance through which every once in a while another one would come in. Also, the mattress was a bit too soft for us.
Otherwise, this was great, and we very much enjoyed our stay.
5.0
We loved staying here! Hosts were very easy to communicate with and we enjoyed waking up to the view of Lake Hamilton every morning. Would definitely stay here again
4.0
Really nice and relaxing
5.0
Comfortable. Convenient. Great view. We really like staying there.
5.0
My overall impression of this property is that it's wonderful. I spent my childhood summers on a different part of Lake Hamilton, so I was curious to see what it was like in this location. It did not disappoint. The host was friendly and helpful in every aspect. The cottage contained everything we needed from cutlery to wi-fi. It was in a quiet area. The décor was lovely. The furniture comfortable. The bed was fantastic. The dock was perfect for fishing. It was too cold to swim, but from my experience, I know it would be a great place to swim. There are steps leading into the lake as well as a ladder on the dock. The dock has railings except on the front which would be ideal to dock a boat if we had rented one. I really look forward to staying there again.
5.0
Captain’s Cottage is delightful! Except for our groceries and personal bath items everything was furnished. The location is perfect, with an incredible lakefront and fishing and boating dock. We were able to drive to attractions quickly. Our only caution would be the steep hill that goes down to the cottage. Very drivable down, but pretty steep to walk up. We had our dog with us, and she requires exercise several times a day so we trekked up and down a lot. Walked off all the calories from the delicious restaurant meals!
5.0
The cabin was located in a quite neighborhood on lake Hamilton. It was convenient to hiking trails as well as down town Hot Springs. Our dogs enjoyed the lake.
5.0
Had a wonderful time
5.0
We had an amazing long weekend in the Captain’s Cabin with our dog. He loved getting in the water, and we had a great time exploring Hot Springs
5.0
The home was set up for comfortably for 4 adults. Loved the deck overlooking the water. We had a great trip.
5.0
This property was exactly as described and we enjoyed ourselves over the holiday weekend. Thank you!
5.0
Everyone had a great peaceful stay!
5.0
We had the absolute best and peaceful weekend stay! We will definitely be coming back to bring our kiddos! Thank you so much for a wonderful cottage and stay!
5.0
The cottage was charming! Excellent property. Well adorned with designer bedding and Pier 1 dishes. The location is excellent. We loved the yard and lake access so close to the water. We were able to sit on the patio and watch our 10 month old lab play in the lake. The swim dock was perfect for watching the sun rise and the sunsets were beautiful.
4.0
The house and stay were great. We loved the gradual walkout lake and how quiet it was. My only cons is the driveway, it is super steep and narrow and it is hard to turn the truck around when everyone is home in the neighboring houses. Also, there were 4 dogs from the long term housing that were on our street who were always around and used our front yard as the potty. They were sweet dogs, but they were all boys who were quite too fond of our girls. I know this is nothing that can really be helped by the owners. The owners were super kind and accommodating, but something to be aware of if you are bringing dogs as well.
5.0
This place was very cozy and in a great location. We loved relaxing either on the patio overlooking the lake or on the fishing dock. Great property!!
5.0
This rental had everything we wanted! The water is within steps of the front door. We had a relaxing time reading and swimming all week. The water was clean and refreshing. A boat dock is available if you rent or own a boat.
The location is fabulous! It’s within minutes of downtown Hot Springs and multiple grocery stores.
The owners and caretakers are hands down some of the best we have ever dealt with. Very friendly and accommodating. Made us feel so welcome and at home.
We plan to return in the future!
5.0
Great Location & Cute Cottage
We had a great time! We loved being able to fish, swim & play in the lake near the dock. There are a lot of boats that go by so staying by the dock is best. The cottage is a little over 15 minutes from downtown Hot Springs, which is a neat area. It's perfect for a family of 4.
5.0
Our Stay
Great little getaway cottage right on Lake Hamilton. The cottage was very comfortable and decorated nicely. We enjoyed watching the boats go by while relaxing on the front porch. Mark came by the first day to make sure we were settled in. I would recommend this place without reservation.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Hamilton?
The average price for a rental in Lake Hamilton is $263 per night. This rental is $13 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton. Enjoy the water!
Is 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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