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'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Internet access
Kitchen

Explore the area

Hot Springs, AR

Place, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Hot Springs Mall
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Central Bowling Lanes
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton

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

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Children allowed with adults.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets must be approved by owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on outside deck only.

Please be informed that this cottage is one of 5 on this property. The dock is a community dock for the houses on this property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 169711

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the neighborhood

Hot Springs

Located in Lake Hamilton, a neighborhood in Hot Springs, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Magic Springs and Crystal Falls is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hot Springs National Park and Ouachita National Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort or Bank of the Ozarks Arena. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

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Hot Springs, AR

What's nearby

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
Hot Springs Mall - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Central Bowling Lanes - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
Family Fun Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

Malvern Station - 33 min drive
Hot Springs, AR (HOT-Memorial Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Wingstop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton on Aug 19, 2026 start from $225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton located?

Located in Lake Hamilton, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Hot Springs Mall. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and Central Bowling Lanes are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

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

Great place for relaxing and enjoying the view.

The Captain's Cottage was the perfect place for four ladies to reconnect and strengthen our bonds. The covered deck was where we enjoyed the most of our time. Such an awesome place! Will recommend over and over. Already planning our return trip....

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2025

You ladies were fabulous guest. We are so glad you had a good time and look forward to having you stay with us again. Gigi

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah V.

Nov 11, 2025

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

Everything was in great shape for our arrival. The house was comfortable and clean. Plenty of blankets and towels and pillows. The area was quiet and we had no noise from any neighbors. Was very relaxing .

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick a.

Mar 26, 2025

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

Lake front cottage

Perfect location and awesome views.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene K.

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

Great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie m.

Jan 1, 2023

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

Lake Hamilton Stay

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

10/10 Excellent

Crystalee C.

Oct 5, 2024

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

Dog family trip

Beautiful view!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Buhrow

Mark and Gigi Buhrow have owned the Captain's Cottage for almost 20 years. We also owned and operated the Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat on Lake Hamilton and Gilligan's Lakeside Café from 1983 to 2016. This is where the name 'Captain's Cottage comes from. Mark and Gigi have four children and four grandchildren. They have lived in Hot Springs for over 33 years and love the relaxed lake life atmosphere.

Why they chose this property

Hot Springs is a great tourist town and buying the Captain's Cottage just seemed like a fun and smart investment. We have been host to long term renters, weekenders and family and friends in our cottage by the lake.

What makes this property unique

We actually live right across the lake from our cottage and haven't really stayed there. Maybe we should try it sometime. Sounds like a good idea.

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Highlights

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

'The Captain's Cottage' on Lake Hamilton

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Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the neighborhood

Hot Springs

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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