Secluded Retreat - 1 Mile from Historic Downtown Call for Weekly Rates
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
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Just think, 2 miles from the heart of the city, and yet you are the only house on the road! No houses on either side of you, Across the road is the National forest and 1000 acres of woods and trails that take you anywhere around the city. 32 foot in ground private swimming pool, Big Jacuzzi Tub, Big lawn, 3 bedrooms, living room- plus peace and quiet. Woods and trees in all directions. Fenced front lawn ideal for small humans or pets.
If you want more than pictures go to you tube type in 1000 acres hot springs and watch the 7 minute Steadicam walk through video tour taken April 8th 2009. Experience the peacefulness, NEW - Video link/tab at the top of this page.
Enjoy the tranquility of this lovely, newly remodeled vacation home . Enjoy the beauty of being nestled in the National Forest with all the modern conveniences you desire. With scenic serenity and easy access to the sights, you get the best of both worlds. Property is just a little under 2 miles away from historic downtown Hot Springs (2.3 miles from Convention center-4.5 miles to the Oaklawn Race Track)and bordering the lush shade of the National Park. Trail 200 feet from the property connects with the 10 mile Sunset trail that snakes its way around the outskirts of downtown- (and to downtown if you like to walk).
Hike up the mountain on any number of trails available starting 200 feet from the property line, Enjoy the short but scenic drive a few minutes down a winding road to Gulpha Gorge National Park camp ground and recreation area. If it's thrills you seek, Magic Springs Amusement Park is less than a 10 minute drive from your door, and it's 25 minutes to the sun and sailing of sparkling Lake Ouachita-3rd cleanest lake in the country- They rent motor boats for $55 for a 1/2 day .
At night, since we have no street lights, Its dark enough and secluded enough to actually see the stars, constellations.
Children will enjoy swimming in your own in-ground 32 ft pool (6.5 ft deep in center) or playing croquet, hide and seek or Frisbee in the idyllic backyard. Take a walk in on the winding roads or trails, and you will appreciate the convenience of being close to local restaurants, spa treatments, Mid-America Science Museum, Oaklawn Race Course, Lakes Ouachita and Hamilton and much more.
Note- This is the only vacation rental close to the city that is secluded and borders the National park. The slow road has about 10 cars driving on it per day so its a great road for kids playing or on bikes
Spend some time warming up after a swim with the wood-burning fireplace or melting away sore muscles in the over sized Jacuzzi bath.
If you need to stay connected to the outside, we offer free wireless internet connection and a computer. The house has central heat and air conditioning for your comfort.
Mountain Bike supplied for biking on the mountain trails- Just ask. Carport and plenty of safe parking
Basketball, Croquet, Badminton, Foosball, Volleyball, Horseshoes, swimming, hiking
Come enjoy the relaxation and rejuvenation of the Natural State!
Close to Historic Downtown with Bathhouse Row, Josephine Tussuad's Wax Museum, Hot Springs National Park museum, restaurants, spas and shopping. Lots to see and do. Tip- Go to youtube and type in secret cave hot springs or secret pond hot springs, These are little know and about 1 mile away and the videos have directions from the house.
Please notice if this house is booked on the dates you are needing please check our other listings by clicking on the link all the way down on the left below Calendar and above the Map & Owners Profile We now have an above ground 4ft pool available at two other locations for those families who absolutely want a pool
Sleeping setup
Bedroom 1 has a Queen bed (sleeps two)
Bedroom 2 has a Queen bed (sleeps two)
Bedroom 3 has a full size bed (sleeps two)
Family Room has 1 Sleeper Sofa (sleeps two) and two full size futons (each one can hold one or two children) also a another couch
If 12 or more people there will be an additional 10.00 per person per night.
Pets OK, $10 per day extra per pet
Please no pets over 50lbs without prior approval
Based on the size of group and/or pets a security deposit may be required and will be refunded 48 hours after your stay.
NOTE: Check in time 3pm Check out time is 11am - Depending on schedule - changes in early in/late out time may be possible with prior arrangement. There is a minimum reservation of 3 days during peak season May 10 - Aug 15. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE FOR 3 DAYS OR LONGER during peak season.
If you want, Google Map '182 Russell Hot Springs AR', the satellite button for a birds eye view, keep in mind the roads in the woods past the house are gated and now trails for walking. Many miles of hiking right from the front door.
Top 20 Things to do at 1000 Acres Retreat property.
1. Swim in the pool
2. Barbecue
3. Play ping pong
4. Play Volleyball
5. Play Mini Golf
6. Play Horseshoes
7. Play Croquet
8. Play Tether ball
9. Play Outdoor Chess
10. Play Outdoor Checkers
11. Hike the many trails across the street in the National Park
12. Gaze at the stars from the front yard during the dark nights
13. Play Foosball
14 Play Basketball
15. Play Badminton
16. Get a family touch football game going
17. Play some of the board games or puzzles
18. Relax with a book from the library shelf
19. Watch the deer and listen to the birds in the morning while you eat breakfast on the back porch.
20. After you do it all, take a nice Jacuzzi Bath
Keywords: Vacation Rental House as of April 10th pool Now Open, secluded Hot Springs Arkansas
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 8-12
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wood Fireplace
- Air Conditioning
- Parking Off Street
- Fireplace
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Ping Pong Table
- Foosball
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Broadband Access
- Internet
- Computer Available
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Wood Deck
- Porch / Veranda
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
Location & View
Activities
- Sailing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Golf
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Cycling
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Water Tubing
- Mountain Climbing
- Jet Skiing
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Waterfalls
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Forests
- Autumn Foliage
- Synagogues
- Water Parks
- Theme Parks
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Bird Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
Other Activities
- Other Activities: Mini Golf, Wildlife Viewing
Reviews
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AWESOME FOR FAMILIES!
AWESOME FOR FAMILIES!
- Guest Becky
- Date of stay 07/22/12
- Review Submitted 01/10/13
We had three families staying here with a total of 7 kids and it was perfect! The pool was in great shape and the jacuzzi tub was perfect for the adults. We brought our Playstation and set that up for the kids in the game room, which sat everyone perfectly. We also had the freedom to leave our dog outside because it was entirely fenced in. Since it is on a road to itself, you have the freedom to be noisy and not worry about the neighbors...which is perfect with 7 children. The air conditioning worked extremely well even though it was in the 100's outside. My husband and I enjoyed downtown Hot Springs and hiking on the mountain in the morning times. Overall, I would recommend this place and I would love to be able to come back every summer.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.
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Lazy days by the pool.
Lazy days by the pool.
- Guest Blindhawg
- Date of stay 09/09/12
- Review Submitted 09/25/12
My wife and I spent 3 nights at this property recently. John was great to deal with both on the phone and in person. We mainly wanted a private location with a pool to hang out next to. The location is close to bath house row which made it easy for us to get a bath and massage one day and to take in a live show at Maxine's the next night. The house is older, but everything works like it's supposed to-kind of like staying at your grandparent's place if they had a pool. Access to the sunset trail network was a bonus for me. I'd get up in the morning, eat breakfast and watch TV, hike a couple of miles and hit the pool and take a nap in the afternoon. This would be a great place for a family get together where the guys watched a ball game and cooked on the grill while the girls went downtown for shopping or pampering.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Wonderful Weekend Retreat!!
Wonderful Weekend Retreat!!
- Guest Loubug
- Date of stay 08/24/12
- Review Submitted 08/28/12
We had a wonderful weekend at this house perfect for our Girls weekend.What a wonderful rental experience. Martha the property manager was wonderful to work with and went out of her way to help us:} Highly recomend staying here.Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway.
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The Best Time Ever!!!!!!!!!!
The Best Time Ever!!!!!!!!!!
- Guest Disa
- Date of stay 06/17/12
- Review Submitted 07/03/12
My family & I had the best time ever. John & his wife were wonderful with every step of the process. They meet you at the house & walk you through & explain everything. It was so peaceful there. The children loved the pool. The house was very clean, the kitchen was fully stocked, & everything was in great condition. You are so close to downtown its a great walk when its not to hot. We thoroughly enjoyed everything that 1000 acres had to offer. A week wasn't long enough to enjoy all that the house had to offer or the town. If you are visiting hot springs then 1000 acres is the place to stay. We will definitely be back. Thanks John for such a memorable week.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Perfect for 2-3 families with children!
Perfect for 2-3 families with children!
- Guest weekendaway
- Date of stay 03/16/12
- Review Submitted 03/19/12
This was our 2nd stay in this property and we were pleased both times. The back yard and large rec room are so much fun it's almost hard to describe. We have twin six-year-olds and were joined by two families, each with one additional child of similar age. They played basketball, (giant) chess, tetherball, mini-golf and more. The adults also worked up a ping pong tournament that lasted for three hours! There are a number if in-door games and movies too, if the weather fails to cooperate. The house is nothing fancy, but all is clean and cheerful; plumbing, lighting, etc. work well. The landscaping is similarly attractive and the nearby hiking is spectacular given the adjacency to the national forrest. To boot, it's an easy <1 mile walk to the Arlington Hotel on the historic main drag. Portions of the neighborhood en route to the house are marginal (which, sadly, seems to just be part of the Hot Springs experience right now) but we walked and jogged down the street during both daylight and dark and were greeted warmly by nearby residents. We look forward to next year!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
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Our family getaway
Our family getaway
- Guest Madea
- Date of stay 02/24/12
- Review Submitted 03/15/12
This place is awsome. All the comforts of home but big enough to sleep everybody. You are downtown close to everything but yet you are surrounded by trees and feel like you are in the country. You can enjoy sitting on front porch and listening to the birds chirp. We spent more family time here instead of sightseeing like we planned. Definetly will stay here again. Thanks John !Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children.
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Relaxing getaway
Relaxing getaway
- Guest Dana
- Date of stay 05/08/11
- Review Submitted 05/14/11
Let me just start by saying that John the owner is great to work with... extremely helpful and wonderful to deal with! The house is really set up for larger families and I was worried it was more house then my husband and I needed. But we thoroughly enjoyed the house, it had everything we needed and more and we loved the privacy. You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere and yet it was just a short jog into town. As it turned out it was unseasonably Hot and having our own private pool was such a plus... we also really enjoyed playing horseshoes! Highly recommended, Relaxing fun getaway!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Wonderful stay
Wonderful stay
- Guest Thelma, Louise, and Gang
- Date of stay 02/18/11
- Review Submitted 02/28/11
We enjoyed our stay at 1000 Acres Retreat. The property was just as described and the location was wonderful. It is in town, but in an area which is private. We also enjoyed hours of entertainment playing ping pong, chess, and checkers. Thank you and we will probably return this summer.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Great weekend
Great weekend
- Guest kojack
- Date of stay 02/18/11
- Review Submitted 02/27/11
We had a really great weekend.The house was a great place to stay and would stay there again.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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1000 Acres Resort
1000 Acres Resort
- Guest Steve
- Date of stay 11/24/10
- Review Submitted 12/11/10
The property was exactly as it was described. Excellent condition, near downtown, excluded area across from the national forrest. Marvelously maintained with full aminities. The photos depected were very accurate. The upkeep and cleanliness was also what we expected. The owners were exceptionally helpful and available. We had our entire family with us and they were all very impressed with our stay. We all highly recommend this as a very advantageous place to stay for a short or long-term visit to Hot Springs!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Rates
Peak Season:May 18th - Sept 30th $325/nt Fri & Sat nights $350/nt Low Season: Oct. 1st - May 17th M-Thurs:$225/nt $275 Fri-Sun Pets are $10/night extra. No pets over 50 pounds w/o prior approval Check in 3:00pm check out 11:00am Over 12 people, add $10 per person per night. Weekly rates quoted upon request- varies with the time of year. Last minute booking discounts possible
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2008
About the owner: Annie and John Cooksey met at church camp and 1985 and fell in love a year later. We have been married for 18 years. John is a video producer and owner of EliteVideo dot com a video training company, Annie homeschools but years back she was 'Sparkle the letter clown' for the PBS series 'The Letter People' We moved from Connecticut in 1991 for the nicer climate, frest air and friendly people.
Why the Owner Chose Hot Springs:
We have had success with our first vacation rental here in town and we were looking along time for a secluded private house with a nice yard and plenty of parking that was also close to downtown.
When we found this house bordering on the national park with trails 300 feet away we knew this would be the one.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Quiet and peaceful. Secluded. Hiking and the pool. Nice level yard. Very Close to the historic downtown.
Contact us
- Primary: (501) 318-4117 (Arkansas, USA)
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Cook your secret recipes. Wifi internet throughout the house
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Spacious family room exits onto covered patio with picnic table
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Melt away stress in the Jacuzzzi Tub
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Splash about whenever you choose in the 30 foot pool.
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Family room w/TV, game table, patio access, sleeper sofas &DSL internet
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No houses to the left or right, Across the street National Park and trails
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